AFTER TWO WEEKS
Landon tucked his shirt and pulled his blazer from his hanger. He placed it on his bed and reached for his tie. He knotted it in less than two minutes and then he was done. 
He pulled the blazer to himself and was about to go out when Kimberly walked in. 
“You are going already? The food is almost done.” Kim stated and Landon sighed walking closer to her and planting a kiss on her lips.
“Kim I am deadly late.” He said and she shook her head sadly. 
“you are yet to use your medication, you are almost done with it why skip it?” She asked and Landon bowed his head. 
“Fine. I will take little and then I use the drugs.” He said and she nodded smiling. 
“Good of you. Now come join me at the dining table.” She said holding his hand and pulling him to the living room. 
He smiled widely looking at her as she walked.
“Stop staring.” She said as her cheeks flushed. 
“You look beautiful.” He teased and Kim laughed. 
“Can you please stop?” she said as they got to the dining table. He sat down and she began to serve him. 
The doorbell rang all of a sudden and Landon looked at the door. 
“come in!” He said and the door opened to reveal Ruby. She walked in majestically in a smart gown and fitted blazers. 
“Good Morning Mr. Landon.” She greeted and Landon smiled picking up his cutlery. 
“Good morning Ruby, you look amazing.” He replied and Ruby's eyes widened in shock. This was the very first time he would compliment her look. 
“I guess the rumors are true then. He must have truly changed.” She thought before replying to his compliment. 
“Thank you, Mr. Landon, you don’t look less handsome neither. I am so happy you are resuming today, the company misses you.” She said ignoring Kimberly. 
“I miss the company too.” He replied chewing the chicken.
“I called to tell you about the meeting at 10 am today, but all your lines were not reachable. That is why I came to pick you, sir. It is starting less than an hour.” She explained and Landon furrowed his brows. 
“My phone was on, it should have come in. I forgot about that particular meeting already.” He said.
“I switched them off when you fell asleep, I didn’t want anyone to disturb you,” Kimberly said and Landon's mouth curved into a circular shape.
“Oh, no wonder. Thank God you came.” He said and Kim saw Ruby looking at her angrily. 
“You shouldn’t have switched it off, next time please don’t do that. There are many important things he does on the phones.” Ruby stated and Kim scoffed. 
She was about to talk when Landon stopped her. In anger, he dropped the fork and stood up abruptly. 
He walked up to Ruby who was looking so scared already. 
“Listen, and listen to me very well.” He said trying to stay calm, and she nodded in haste. 
“It’s none of your business what my girlfriend does, it’s your job to come to see me at home when I can’t be reached on the phone. Okay?” He asked and she nodded speechlessly.
“and this is a warning. The next time you talk to her like that? I won’t think twice before firing you.” He said and Ruby looked at him in surprise. 
“I am sorry sir.” She said trying to stay obedient. 
“Good. Now you can leave, I would meet you, I can drive myself.” He uttered walking back to the dining table. 
“Okay, Sir.” She said walking out. Tears filled her eyes as she turned, the tears rolled down her cheeks and she cleaned it using her hand. 
“So sorry about that babe. Ignore her.” He said and picked up the fork to continue eating. 
“Baby.” She called smiling widely. He put the salad in his mouth and raised his head to look at her.
“Hey. What’s up?” He asked and she walked closer. He moved back and she sat on his thighs, he smiled widely as she stared into his eyes. 
“Thank you.” She said and Landon shook his head. 
“you don’t have to. She can’t talk to my woman that way.” He said making Kim blush again. 
“I know baby but you shouldn’t have talked about firing her. You met her long before you met me, and she has been here till now because you trust her. You can’t fire her because of me.” She said and Landon sighed. 
“Baby I understand, but you can’t keep treating yourself that way. I need to make her understand she can be replaced.” He said and Kim nodded kissing his lips. 
“You should be on your way now. You can’t get there late.” She said standing from his thighs. 
He used his drugs and drank the water on them.
“are you sure you don’t want to go with me? I mean you would be bored at home.” He said and Kim smiled. 
“No Landon, I would do just fine. You need to go now.” She said feeling slight pains in her tummy. 
“Fine! I am going.” He said grabbing his briefcase. They both walked to the door and then he turned to look at her and saw she was sweating profusely.
“baby are you okay?” He asked and she nodded smiling falsely.
“I am fine babe. I am just tired.” She replied and he looked so worried.
“Are you sure? We can go to the hospital.” He said and she shook her head.
“no-no! You don’t have to. I just need a nap and I would be good.” She said and he nodded. 
“Okay. I will leave you now. I love you.” He said kissing her. 
“I love you too.” She replied in haste. Immediately he stepped out, locked the door, and ran up the stairs.
She was yet to use her mediation. She got to the room, poured the pills in her mouth, and drank the water in her bottle. 
After using it, she laid on the bed breathing hard and after few minutes she felt at ease.