Amelia
"Hey mom" I called immediately I picked the call, "hey baby," she said on the other side, "how have you been?" She asked concerned. "Doing just fine and you?, How's Dad too?", "He's okay. Urmm, we are planning on paying Adam a visit in the rehab center so I thought it would be necessary to let you know in case you would like to come too" she said and I kept quiet as the memories rushed in. "It's okay if.." she was saying before I cut her off, "I will be there, just text me on the date you plan on going" I answered and I could feel her smiling, "it's a good thing that you are finally letting the grudge you had for him go. I will talk to you later" she said, "okay" I replied. "My regards to Daisy too, you can bring her along you know" she said but Daisy was quick to answer, "not interested mom!" She yelled earning a chuckle from my mom. "Let's talk later mom, I love you" I said going off the line.
I sighed heavily and stretched myself, I and Daisy rode home in silence. I entered the kitchen and prepared dinner for the both of us and while we were eating, I decided to tell Daisy of the dinner with my boss's family. She dropped her spoon in shock and began to laugh hysterically.
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"What's up with you girl?" I asked confused. "Me?, Nothing, absolutely nothing" she said after a while. "I will just fold my arms and watch as your relationship with your boss blooms into an office romance. Don't say I didn't tell you" she said filling her mouth with food. I scoffed, "it's not what you think girl. Not all boss and employee relationship turns romantic, besides I'm not a fictional character and this is not a fictional story" I answered munching my meal. She looked at me for a while before focusing back on her meal.
"Why have you decided to pay a visit to that rapist" she asked, anger visible in her tune. "Hey, calm down. He's not mentally stable, that's what the doctor said. He might not be raping girls out of his own will. He needs to be heard out at least and probably be given a second chance" I reasoned and she hit the table angrily, "and you believe that sh*t?, You actually believe what the doctor said? Oh My God" she said pulling her hair, "that monster clearly raped more than twenty girls and you think he did all that because he was abnormal?, Come on, not you too" she said packing her plates.
"Listen to me Daisy, that I'm going to see him does not mean I believe everything the doctor said. I'm going there to look him in the eyes and ask him why he derives joy in hurting other people?"I explained and she laughed in a sarcastic manner, "and you think he will tell you?, You know what, I think we should just go to bed. Mere thinking if him makes be sick. Goodnight" she said walking into her room and closing it behind her. I took a deep breath and packed our plates away, I washed and cleaned the sitting before going inside my room.
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About the dinner, I think I will wear something simple. I lay in my bed and soon I was in a deep sleep.
Work went as usual the next day and soon it was evening and time for the family dinner. Daisy was watching a show in the living room and I was preparing for my boss's family dinner.
"There's a package for you Mel" Daisy yelled from the living room, "i'm coming in with it" she added opening my door. Together we tore the package open, it was a simple black gown with shiny diamonds on it. I and Daisy gasped in surprise before bringing out a pair of sandals which came along with the gown. There was a card inside too.
"Wear this tonight. I'm coming to pick you up, Do not waste my time" Daisy read aloud before finally looking at me. I  was as shocked as she was, when did boss become so caring? I thought to myself. "Go on, try it" Daisy said and I began to change into the black gown. It fitted as if my measurements were taken before purchasing it. Daisy let out a loud scream on seeing the dress on me, "I told you that your relationship with your boss will turn to something else, I think I smell love hanging in the air" she said wriggling her brows but I was too amazed to react to her words. "Come on, let's make you look more beautiful, your prince charming is on his way" she said dragging me to her room.
She finished making me up and I looked at myself in the mirror, can't believe that timid Amelia grew into this beautiful lady before me. The sound of a car pulling over our house made me Yelp, I ran to my room and picked my purse and wore my shoes before walking out my room. Daisy gave me a good luck sign as I walked out of our house.
My boss waited inside the car till I came out, I opened the passenger seat and was about to enter when Daisy ran out with my glass case. "Just in case" she said and left immediately. I finally entered the car, "good evening boss" I greeted with a smile and he cleared his throat, "I see you Amelia" with that, he drove off to the family house I suppose.
Rolland
I couldn't believe it was the same Amelia from work that was coming out of that house, she looked like a princess that I couldn't help but drool, it's a good thing she didn't notice. I know how hard it was to fight the urge to open the door to the passenger side for her and probably kiss her hand like a gentleman.
I couldn't help stealing glances of her as we traveled to my uncle's house. "Thank you for the dress boss, I like it" she said and I smiled slightly so that she won't see it, "I'm glad you do" I answered and threw a file at her keeping a professional face and voice, "look into that file, it's the picture and names of the people we are going to meet. Like you know, as a successful businessman, I have many enemies. I don't trust my uncle, but we're family. Know your limits and talk very little. I will answer anyone I think you won't be comfortable with. I hope you understand me?" I asked, "I do sir" she replied. "Good. The two names I wrote with a red marker are like my enemies, do your best to avoid them. Do not talk to them at all, am I clear?", "Yes sir" she replied and I focused on driving and allowed her to study the file.
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We entered the compound and I drove into the garage, after I had packed my car, I took a deep breath, "Amelia, I don't know how you will see this, it's not as if I care but in there, I might introduce you as Personal assistant and my.. my girlfriend" I said and she nodded in agreement, "it's just for the time being, am I right sir?"she asked. "Of course, nothing more. I hope you've studied that file enough? I won't entertain any mistake from you" I said in a strict tone. "I will try my best sir" she replied as we got out of the car. I held her hands for the first time as we walked into the house. Her hand felt so small and the feeling I get when I look into her eyes was strong. I shook my head and tried to concentrate on what we have ahead.
Amelia
I was amazed at such beautiful mansion, I noticed about Five cars in the garage and for a moment I felt tensed. I wonder what his family would be like. Boss held my hand as we walked into the house and I must confess, it felt warm and consoling. We entered the dinning room and everyone raised their head to look at us.
A man was sitting in the middle of the table and a woman sat at his right. I recognized them to be his uncle and his wife. I looked round the table and my eyes met with them, the people whose name was written with red pen. My brain echoed with red and I took my eyes off immediately. There were about six people on the chairs and just like I studied earlier, I could tell their names. I recognized Steven among the six and he winked at me and I smiled. My eyes travelled back to the man in the middle and I thought of where I first saw his face.
Nevertheless, I and boss greeted everyone on the table before settling down to dine with them. My mind was not at rest as I tried to remember where I have seen the man's face.
TBC
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