LAUREN ZSANELLE
I am ready to go out of this mansion when Harrold is standing in front of his mansion with his black sports car. “Hop in, I’ll drive you to your workplace,” he said so I arc my brow. “You don’t have to because if I’m going to escape I’m pretty sure that you’ll find me instantly,” I told him and shook my head. “I also want to talk to your parents. You know, to have no complications in the future,” he stated and I glared at him.
“It’s too early,” I told him but he smirked. “I need to show to the whole world that I have a woman to marry soon,” he said and open a door for me. “Good day, boss.” someone greeted him in my back so I look at that person without turning my back. It’s the man whom I punched yesterday. “Oh, have you treated your wound?” I asked him innocently and just glared at me.
“Be thankful that you are my boss’ woman because if not, I’ll punch your face!” he shouted. “Gertrude, don’t raise your voice to her.” Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle stated. “I’m sorry, Ma’am,” he said and bowed to me. “No one has ever raised their voice to me except for my parents,” I told him and he remained silent. “I’m sorry, Ma’am,” he repeated. “Apology accepted,” I said to him and when his head rose, I smirked at him.
“Let’s go. Gertrude and Jade, get in one car.” Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle said to them and nodded. I hope in his car and Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle entered his car. “Don’t piss him off, Lauren,” he said. The sound of him mentioning my name is like music in my ears. “I’m not,” I said to him. He started his engine and the gate automatically open.
“I’m telling this to you again, Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle. I’m going to quit my career as the head of my department you better treat me right as your secretary.” I told him. He nodded and rolled his eyes on me. My phone beeped. A message coming from Mama.
“Oh my gosh! Mama will kill me.” I said and I felt worried. “Why?” Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle asked while his eyes are fixed on the road. “I didn’t go home last night,” I responded. I open the message and I was surprised. Huh? How does she know about it?
“It’s fine. I told her already even to your father,” he said and I want to struggle with his neck and choke him to death. “You told them?! Hey, that’s so fast you know. I’m even thinking about how can I tell them.” I said to him. “I saved your ass so just shut up,” he said to me. “Okay fine. Que sera sera.” I told him and my eyes fly outside of the window car.
We reached the Avedam Network and I noticed Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle have dagger looks in the building. I just ignored it maybe he has a personal issue with the president of the company.
“You worked in this cheap company?” he asked and eyed the whole building. “Don’t insult it, I know it’s not big as yours.” I defended the company. “Of course, mine is a corporation.” he boasted and I rolled my eyes. We entered the building. People are eyeing us especially the man who’s beside me.
The lift opened and a bunch of women are aboard. I saw the b***h with no class. “Oh, the Queen has finally appeared,” she said and her eyes set on Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle whose just looking at them coldly. “Lauren, after you brought the president to heaven, he’s your next target?” she’s degrading me and I hope he won’t believe her. I secretly, cross my fingers.
I smiled at her and act like I didn’t hear her. “Excuse me what did you say? I can’t hear you I have an ear disease called I don’t f*****g care.” I said to her and I smile brightly because I saw how her face turned red and the women she’s with are laughing. “Now, get your ass off or I’ll drag you out of this lift so don’t try my patience, Ms. Brainy.” I sarcastically said the last word.
My tolerance for feeling brainy like her is extremely low today. She walked out and glared at me so when the two of us get inside the lift, I laugh hard. “This is one of the things I will miss in my work,” I told him. He’s just looking at me intently. “Is that true?” he asked me. At first, I was puzzled but when I realize I smiled at him and shook my head. “You see I just started here 4 years ago and recently I was the head of the feature writing department that’s the reason why about all indecent fabricated stories about me,” I told him. He nodded. “I’m sorry about she mentioned that you are my next target,” I told him and he just nodded.
We remained silent until we reached the 11th floor where the EIC office was located. His eyes wandered the place and I hit his stomach a little. “Don’t act arrogant here please.” I pleaded to him and he nodded and sighed.
“It’s okay if that’s your decision, Lauren. You’ve worked hard for the past 4 years and it’s time to settle down now.” my EIC stated and I got teary-eyed knowing that she acknowledge my hard work. “Thank you, Ma’am. I’m sorry if I failed you.” I said again but she nodded. We went next to my department and we cried and hugged each other. I look at Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle who’s just looking at us.
“In fairness, you hide secret wisely,” Scarlet said and I just smirked at her. She helped me to get my things and put them in boxes. I have 5 boxes so Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle called his two men to carry the boxes. When two of them arrived here all women giggled and I wasn’t able to stop them because they are uncontrollable. “Bye, guys!” I told them and give a final wave to them as the lift’s door closed.
A tear escaped from my eyes and I wiped them immediately.
Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle and I bought a dessert for my parents and my cousin who is Mikee. It’s like time walks so fast or just the driving skill of Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle that makes it fast? I’ll go for the latter. Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle parked his car in front of our house. I saw my parents who are waiting for us there.
When I come out, Papa is giving a death glare while Mama is just smiling. “Good morning, Ma, Pa, and Mikee,” I told them and they just nodded. Mama was fascinated with Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle so I shook my head. “Ma, don’t act like that.” I restrained her. “Shut up, Lauren. Do you think that you are saved?” she said and glared at me.
I heaved a deep sighed and Mikee walks towards me. “You are lucky,” she said and giggled but I shook my head because she doesn’t know anything. “You have no idea,” I told her but she misinterprets it. I’m about to change it but I saw Mama holding Mr. Harrold Thunder Lamnelle's arms. She led the way to the house.
“We will talk, Lauren,” Papa said so I nodded.
Papa and I were talking in our mini garden in front of our house, while Mama and the rest are inside talking some random. “Are you sure that man is not syndicated?” Papa asked. He’s a mafia boss so it seems like that, Papa. “Of course not, he runs a corporation,” I replied and I diverted my attention to the flower that has different colors. “He owns the Lamnelle Corporation--Pa?” I said and turn to him; I was surprised to see that he’s not in his seat anymore and he’s walking inside the house.
So, he left me here? I breathe harshly and stomped on the ground. We’ve done eating. “Mikee, help Lauren in packing her clothes,” Papa said. “Papa! I’m staying here until I am not yet married to him.” I said but he just shook my head. “You’re old enough. You need to go out from your comfort zone and try on another zone, kid.” Papa said.
I stomped on the floor and walk after Mikee.
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