Neither he called me nor did I try to ask them anything. I left him alone and without telling him to come back home. He doesn't need me. The whole night I twist and turn in thoughts about them. Curiosity killed me completely. My fingers tap on the phone continuously in confusion. I want to thank him but he's very angry with me.
Why?
Maybe I need to thank him by making his favourite food. He loves pie. Yes, tomorrow I'm going to thank him with his favourite pie. He loves my food and he's going to be impressed by me.
May be
The next morning I went shopping early and bought some blueberries. Making food is now my favourite thing. I came into the office so early. Setting all things in his office I came outside and sat on my desk. Office hours began and my eyes were on the elevator. Little sweat drops came on my forehead in nervousness. What if he doesn't like my pie? Don't worry, be positive.
Two hours went and my eyes were on watch. Why is he taking so long? Am I missing something? Two seconds later his security person Theo came. Why is he here not Ronald? He looks in a hurry.
“Umm .. Mr. Ronald is not here.” He stops immediately with my sentence.
“I know and he told me to bring a document for him. He’s in a meeting.” Ronald is not here? What does that mean?
“Where’s he?”
“Paris.” Paris? I stand immediately in shock. He's not even trying to inform me. I hate him.
“When?”
“Miss Rose, you're Mr. Ronald's secretary. You have a planner.” Yes, there's no meeting.
“Oh yes, I forgot. See you then.” When he is gone I sit at my desk and start thinking. So he simply ignored me and went without informing me. Good for me. It's better if we keep our things professional.
The whole day I felt so sad. Ronald is not here but his presence is always here like always I feel around me. He needs nothing from me so it's on me also I stay away from him. But every time I came inside his office the smell of his perfume hit me. A feel for touching me runs in my sleep cell.
Stop it
Office hours are closed and everyone goes one by one. Taking my things I turn towards my home. Heavy rain is coming again. I hate rain. It's kind of sad. There’s no cab available for this time so walking is the best option right now. Suddenly I saw people standing around something. Someone laying on the road. In heavy rain people just talk. Why don't they call someone for help?
Maybe it's an accident and they're waiting for the police. Crossing the road I stop for a second but my whole world stops after seeing who's laying.
“Jessie!” Everyone clears the space for me when I scream so loud. She's on the road in heavy rain. Her body looks so cold. She's not waking when I shake her.
“Jess!” Her pulse was running low.
“Someone call the ambulance.” Fear hit me hard. What happened to her? The thunder came again in my life like a horror.
“We can take her to the hospital.” Someone offered me help and without thinking I took it.
Two hours
One for coming here and once they're spending on checking Jessie. Why does it take so long? Heavy tears slipped from my wet eyes. Please don't do anything to her. The smell of the hospital was never gone from my thoughts. The pain is what I feel every time I come here. Doctors doing a test on Jessie. I think I need to call Ronald. So I did but he never picked. Better for him if I leave a message.
‘Ronald Jessie in hospital. Call me soon please.”
“Excuse me, you're with the patient?” A nurse came outside wearing a smile on their face. Why is she smiling?
“Y.. yes t... Jessie.” I point towards her room.
“Come inside please.” Nodding, I start following her. In-room Jess lying on the bed looking okay now and a doctor standing near her checking something. But still unconscious. Her colour came back and again she's looking like the most beautiful girl.
“Don't worry she's okay. Just sleeping.”
“But what happened to her?”
“Congratulations, she's pregnant. It's just a weakness. We checked her completely. She's absolutely fine and fit.” My Jessie is pregnant. Jessie is pregnant... oh god wow. I can't believe my ears. First time I hear a piece of beautiful news. Tiny hands, cuteness... heavy happy tears start coming. She's going to be the most beautiful mother.
I bet
Then a sudden sadness came over happiness. She's pregnant, not me? Why not me? My hands touched my belly. Why not? it hurts the most when I...
“R..”
“Jessie..”
“Jess, are you okay? oh god, I’m so happy for you.” She looked confused and her eyes ran between the doctor and mine.
“Remember you faint. How can you be irresponsible? You need to be more careful about your health.”
“Wait.. what happened to me?” Afterwards, I told her she can't control herself and cried so much. We both cried in happiness.
“I thought it's my imagination. I feel like there's a thing in my belly but...”
“Like a tiny breath.” She stops talking. Shit!
“How do you know?”
“Doctors told me to just take a rest when I'm coming.” I left her alone but why do I feel so bad about myself? Two hours later we came home and it's the first time I came to Jessie's house. It's a beautiful and big house not like Ronald but best. Her picture is everywhere with Ronald and her husband. Once she sat on the couch I gave her a pillow for rest.
“Tell me what you want to eat?”
“Some chocolate cake.” Her face lit up again with chocolate. It's her favourite but Ronald hates it.
“In a few minutes. Till then call your husband and give him the good news.” She nodded and called her husband so I left her alone. Today is a different day for me after so much sadness. She looks so happy and me, I’m in heaven. Her husband is not here right now. Laura hates her husband because he's not her standard but Ronald is always on Jessie's side. This is what I want. I know he cares about Jessie more than anything.
One hour after I set a table for Jessie. Her favourite food and cake. She jumped when she saw her favourite food.
“Jessie be careful please.” Taking her plate she starts eating.
“Easy Jessie.”
“You don't know how much I’m hungry right now. I think I love my pregnancy and I love your food. Yummy...”
“Jessie!” Suddenly we hear Ronald's voice. What is he doing here?
“Jessie! Where are you?”
“Here! You tell him?” I nod and She starts eating again. Ronald is in office clothes with horror on his face and messy hair. He stops after seeing me with her.
“Come Ronald, let's eat. Look Rose makes so much food for me...”
“What the fuck Rose? You send me messages about..”
“Jessie is pregnant.” I cut his words and he stopped immediately and looked shocked.
“Say again.”
“Jessie is pregnant. She faints on the road. The doctor said she's fit and fine.” His mouth opens wide. He came and sat on the chair next to Jessie. Still speechless.
“Jess, I'm so happy for you.” First time I saw tears on a stone. He's crying for Jessie. I can't control myself too.
“Thank you to Rose for taking me to the hospital. If she's not there then ...”
“I'm always here for you whenever you need me. Just be happy now.” Ronald hugs her tight and laughs like a child. If I have a camera then I can take a picture.
“I can't believe my Jessie is now taking her next step. She’s ready to hold a child.” I can see a brother that hides behind a cruel boss and arrogant man. They look like the same Jessie and Ronald as I know.
“Be ready for handling another jumping toddler.” We all burst into laughter. Happy moments with happy tears.
“Now eat.” I just sit over there watching them. Feeling lonely with friends is what I feel now. They both feed each other and talk like I’m not here.
“I... I need to go.” Both stopped talking when I said.
“No.”
“Yes.” Both said together. Jessie's face falls again. She doesn't know Ronald doesn't need me here for you.
“At least eat with us.” Shaking my head I picked my things and planted a fake smile on my face.
“She needs to do some work. Let her go.” Bitterness comes from Ronald's words. Why does he hate me so much?
“Then go and take her home. See the weather and its night. Not safe for her.” Outside heavy rainfall comes down from black clouds. It's not the first time I walk alone at night.
“Fine! Theo is here if you want something, tell him.” He kissed her head and we finally said goodbye to her. He takes me towards my home. A deadly night with deadly rain.
“It's the first and last time I’m giving you a lift and staying away from my sister.” If I’m feeling shocked then I’m a fool here.
“She's my friend.”
“She's my sister first and I don't want you around her.” Anger bubbled in my veins.
“What's your problem Ronald? Why are you doing this to me?” Hard thunder running in my heart. I want an answer from him today.
“Don't push me, Rose. I'm controlling myself.” He turns and watches me with anger. Clutching white with a tight hold on the steering wheel. Flashing light looks enter horror.
“Hah like you're controlling yourself around your employees.” Car stopped immediately and his body turned towards me. Backing away from him I put some distance between us. Maybe it's a mistake saying those words.
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