Rita’s POVIt was Evelyn; I heaved a sigh of relief, somehow I thought it was Finn because he visited me last weekend.“Hello Bestie” Evelyn jumped into my arms.“Hi Evelyn” I responded sheepishly disengaging myself from her.“Why do you still look surprised to see me here, I already informed you earlier when I was at the nearest junction” She said.“You didn't inform me that you were already at the nearest junction, I thought you’ld arrive later in the day” I replied.My phone buzzed, it was Zane. He called to ask of who visited me.“It was Evelyn, I didn't know she will be here so soon. Talk to you later my love" We disconnected the call.“I’m guessing, you just finished speaking with Zane” Evelyn chipped in.“Of course, who else? We were gonna converse all day but looks like your presence here has disrupted our plan” I told her.“Oh sorry. I should not be here too but Adam’s out. I don't know where he went to and besides, it’s been a while I came over to your place. You don't have

Rita’s POVWhen I arrived at the office the following day, I met Evelyn and Adam who informed me that Finn had just returned to his office, and he has been at our department waiting for my arrival.Deja Vu! Finn was always expecting me.I knew he was eager to hear what I wanted to tell him, so I went to meet him.“Good morning Finn” I greeted right from the door before moving closer to him.“Have your seat, make yourself comfortable Rita” He said, leaned forward a little to adjust the seat.“I hope you have come to give me good news” He asked immediately after I settled down.“Ugh!” Oh jeez, he thinks I have come to say yes to him.Oh no, never.“Uhm, it’s actually a request that I really hope you would grant” I pleaded.“Say it out already. I am the boss, is there anything I cannot do? for you?”I smiled a little then continued freely:“I have come to request for a leave of absence” I said, slowly sliding the neatly folded letter on the table towards him“A leave of absence ?” He was

Rita’s POVI felt relieved throughout the rest of the day because of the fact that I won't be at work for two good weeks; away from stress, toxic older colleagues and away from CEO Finn.Evelyn and Adam walked with me to the bus stop so they could extend their farewell.“I’m amazed Finn didn't come bid you Bye before we left the office” Evelyn broke the silence.“Poor lover boy, well there were so many clients and visitors today, so he didn't have to chance to express his feelings for me for the next zillion time” We laughed out loud.“Yeah, poor billionaire CEO” Adam said; “I do not like him one bit ever since he flirted with my Evelyn and maltreated you Rita”“That was a misunderstanding Adam, and it’s bygone, you should like him now. Aside his sudden feelings for Rita, Finn is a good man” Evelyn retorted.“Uhm, well once I dislike one already, it’s very much difficult for me to like the person even if he’s changed”I huffed; “Even Zane, a winning rival is not so mad at Finn like you

Rita’s POVI ran into the company like cinderella abruptly leaving the ball before 12:00 midnight. I was breathing heavily when I got to the entrance, I had to stop so as to catch my breathe because I was breathing too fast. I brushed up my face inwardly and sniffed heavily. My eyes was clouded with tears, so I wiped it off, comported myself and walked inside the company as if everything was fine.I bumped into Evelyn.“Rita! What are you doing here? Aren't you suppose to be at the airport?” She asked me.“Finn ruined my plans, you didn't know? He told me to run down here at once, he said there’s a lot to do” I said.“But he granted you the permission to leave, didn't he?” She was puzzled.“He claimed it was a mistake and that we’ve got a workload this period but look at you, doing absolutely nothing ““Probably this has to do with you turning him down, go meet him quickly, he might still let you leave” Evelyn motioned me.Other colleagues that were aware of my supposed absence gazed

“What d’ actual fvck??!!” Finn screamed when someone suddenly flung his door.He was on only shorts, he quickly grabbed the duvet and covered himself.“It's just me” Alex walked in, laughing.Finn exhaled. “I thought it was Madison, she would knock, wait for my permission before entering my room. You should knock too before coming in” He scolded.“It was me, your brother. It wasn't Madison!” Alex said.“I was almost naked, why wouldn't you knocking? And what are you doing here?” Finn querried.Alex smirked; “I arrived earlier at noon, slept off and I didn't know when you returned from work”His brother gazed at him waiting for a proper explanation.“Chill bro, I am leaving tomorrow” Alex retorted.“So you have been under my roof, peeping on me and eavesdropping maybe” Finn chided.“No” He responded bluntly.“I told you I don't want surprise visits and it’s getting frequent these days. Alexander, you have a home and I never visited you often like you do” Finn continued to lambast even a