𝟑𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥

~~ 32. ~~

          Maybe saying those mean words were for the best.

        He was still in his thoughts when Uche walked in. She saw he was not looking pleased with any report and he was angry.

        So she quickly said. "Sorry. I'll come back."

"What is it Uchenna?" He asked.

        She turned around and gave him a small smile.

"It can wait. I'll come back." She said with a tone of finality and she left his presence.

           She returned to her seat wondering what could make her boss so angry about the pretty lady's visit. Something was odd. She was confident when she was coming in but that confidence had faded away when she was leaving and it was obvious she was hurt.

           She doesn't look like any of Demilade flings or a one-night stand. She looks better than that. And she wasn't family either.

           She doesn't know what their relationship is but she kind of wishes she was his girlfriend. She knew most of her boss's friends. Some are married and some have a girlfriend but he is the only one among them with the least interest in women.

         Ever since Angela extort money from him and left, he had not dated any other woman. He has a one-night stand with woman at the club when he feels like having a physical release. But she knows he makes sure whatever happens ends that day. He adds no feelings to them.

        Angela was a mistake. Something she knew when she first saw them together but she couldn't interfere because at that time she was newly employed as Demilade's secretary. And she couldn't tell her boss that his girlfriend was a slut.

         So she hoped he could live more. Move on and try to be happy. He needs to live outside his work, family and mansion. There is more to life than all that.

        She shakes her head, heaved a sigh and go back to her work.

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          She sat on the bed weeping. She keeps wondering why it hurts so much. Every time the words played in her head, there bring fresh tears to her eyes. She doesn't know why this hurt so much more than all the others.

          Her phone had been ringing since she had left Demilade office but she wasn't in the mood to answer any call.

          But now, the caller was persistent. So she digs her hand into her handbag and brings out her phone. The sight of the phone brings tears since the phone was bought for her by Demilade. She quickly wipes away her tears. He didn't worth it. She said to herself before answering the call.

"Hello." She said.

        And her best friend's loud voice came on the phone.

"Hey, babe. What's wrong we've been trying your number since and you won't pick up. Is everything okay over there?" She asked.

"Yeah. Just left the house for some minutes. But I am back in the hellhole." She chuckles.

"Are you sure you are fine?" She asked sounding quite worried.

"Yeah. Why have you been calling? Is something wrong at home?"

"No. David is back."

"Wow! Dave is back. When did he return? He didn't even call me."

"Hey, girlfriend I am here." David's voice sounded in the background and she smiled broadly. She was so glad to hear his voice. He is always busy at school that he has little time to talk with family and friends. She realized how much she missed him. "Miss me?" His voice was now audible.