Uncontrollable Tempration

Not to mention, he never really asked me to be his girl. I’ve been the one proclaiming it and I don’t know how he would react once he’s found out what I’ve done.

My intercom on my desk rang.

It had to be Sean because Mr Wilson wasn’t in the office right now. He said he had an appointment with someone whom he refused to tell me. In his diary, I wrote ‘Appointment with anonymous.’

“Hey.” I said when I picked up the phone. I didn’t need to be formal because I knew it was him.

“What are you doing right now?” He asked.

“Uh, just preparing for tomorrow’s presentation. Why?” I asked slyly. Maybe he had something in mind for both of us to do together after work. It’s been so long since we went out.Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

“I needed your help with some extra work on my desk, nothing too serious.”

Oh. Guess I was wrong.

“I’ll see you later at 5 then.”

“Why?” I asked again. Hope springing back. Maybe he did want us to go out…

“I’ll drive you home tonight like I always do.”

“Okay.” Nope.

“Bye.”

Just like I said. Things were going nowhere.

I turned my attention back to my slides on the computer. We have some business prospects coming in tomorrow and Mr Wilson insisted that I lay out our business rundown for them. Usually he does that, like that time in Michigan but now he wants me to do it.

Lately, he has been giving me more roles and tasks to do. I’m starting to think it has something to do with my resignation. I don’t know why he’s pounding me with more work.

What has me really fazed is his constant benefaction. I haven’t gone down to eat lunch for weeks because Mr Wilson always had it delivered right up to both of us, which is something he never did before. And every morning it’s either a box of chocolates, or flowers, or a really cute keepsake, or even a teddy bear! One time he got me a teddy bear!

I couldn’t lie, I loved these little souvenirs from him but his motive behind them is what I don’t like. I’m not going to sleep with him because he buys me little gifts all the time. No matter how cute it is, it’s not changing my mind.

I sighed and continued working.

When it was 5pm, I packed my things. Mr Wilson had still not returned from his anonymous appointment so I take it that he’s not coming back. Not by this time.

Sean took me home. I offered for him to come in but he refused saying that he had somewhere he needed to be.

I invited Lily instead because I honestly didn’t feel like being alone.

When I opened the door for her, she smiled at me.

“Hey!”

“Hi. That’s a pretty necklace.” She said to me as she walked in.

Subconsciously, my hand slipped to my chest where my beautiful necklace lay. I looked down at it and saw my name carved in a gorgeous font, dazzling with diamonds.

It was the first time that I wore this piece ever since Mr Wilson got it for me a few months back. I had kept it treasured away but I decided to wear it today.

“You should wear it more often. Where did you get it?”

“Uh, he got it for me. I don’t know where, but it was back home in Virginia.” I closed the door.

“You mean you’ve had this ever since then?!” She knew who ‘he’ was without me mentioning it.

“Yeah…”

“Gosh Sophia! That man spoils you! Every day he buys you stuff like you’re his girlfriend or something. I have to admit that I’m jealous. I wish I had that much attention from a man.”

“Yeah but his attention is laced with bad intentions.”

“What bad intentions are you talking about? Is it bad for a man to love?”

“Can we please not talk about him? I’m with Sean now. He’s the one I love.”

“You can’t keep lying to yourself Sophia. Don’t make me say ‘I told you so’.”

At least I’m trying but he’s just not giving me the opportunity. He’s always keeping me at a distance. Even as he dropped me off today, he didn’t look back before he just drove off. I think his heart is not in it… or maybe it has something to do with Mr Wilson.

Had he told Sean to back off?

“So we’re baking cookies today.” Lily changed the subject. “You could take them to work tomorrow.”

“Yeah, I’ll set them up at the meeting in case anyone wants some.”

“Good idea.”

***

Hours Later as I lay in bed, I picked up my phone and decided to text Sean. I hope it wasn’t too late. I was only 11pm.

Hey

I waited for about 10 minutes before his response came.

Hey, you okay?

I decided to be very honest.

No.

I saw the three dots start bouncing, indicating he was typing a response.

Why what’s wrong?

What are we Sean? You’ve become very distant from me and I was just wondering why. I hope it has nothing to do with Mr Wilson.

I waited for longer before his reply came.

You shouldn’t worry about stuff like this late at night. And no, Adam has nothing to do with this. I’ve been busy lately that’s all.

I don’t believe him but it took him for his word.

Okay, can we go out sometime?

I can’t believe I just asked that.

Depends.

On what?

My schedule.

Oh really?

Okay then.

I’d let you know Sophia. Till then, goodnight.

I didn’t even bother replying. I just tossed my phone aside. This is beyond him. He never had excuses, I don’t know why he has them now. Somehow he had managed to always fit me into his schedule before.

I groaned in my pillow.

I need to secure myself a new job as soon as possible.

Because soon enough, my time here will be up.