I FELL IN LOVE ON THE JOB

UPSET PARTY.

Stephanie was visibly stomping her feet in a futile attempt to control her increasing anger, she couldn't believe what was happening. How could he do this to her? just when she thought she had gotten the promotion she'd worked her butts off to get and he just hands it over to someone else? What was she to do now? Leah had finally gotten out of her way, now there was a new obstacle. B.D team belonged to her and no one else's, who the hell was this woman who just swoops in and steals her spot?

" I know you've all been taken aback by Leah's death, we all have. On a different note, Sarah is a close friend to Leah and an even better cook. I employ you to__

" Sir, " Stephanie's shaky voice called.

Tyler felt like he was stung by a bee as he bit his lips, " I never said you could speak, much less to interrupt me. "

Stephanie was about to utter another word when Felicity pinched her.

Tyler sighed, " I employ you to treat her with love and most all, respect. Do I make myself CLEAR? " Tyler asked focusing his stoic glare on Stephanie.

" Yes sir but__

" I apologize for scheduling a meeting on your off day, but as you can see, it's important. " Tyler took to his feet, " If there's no question, I'll leave you all to familiarize yourself. "

" Sir! " Stephanie called, " I have a question. "

" Oh-oh, " Anna whispered to Felicity as they prepped for what was about to happen next.

" Is the boss aware of this? " Stephanie asked.

" Excuse you? I'm your BOSS, " Tyler shot at her.

" I'm sorry sir, I meant miss Olivia, she's the manager. I was wondering if__

Tyler chuckled, " Maybe you have forgotten who I am, my authority supersedes everyone. " His powerful voice covered the room.

Stephanie was too frightened to speak.

" But, to answer your very reasonable question, No she doesn't know about it yet. "

" But sir__

" BECAUSE, as of today I'm also co-managing Jacksonville head with my sister. "

Xavier almost spat the juice that was in his mouth, he trusted Tyler to be thorough, the hits just kept getting better and better. All eyes turned to Stephanie who looked like she saw a ghost, her eyes fiery red as she clenched her fists.

" Excuse me. " Tyler retorted as he walked out.

******

Sarah cleared her throat as she stared at them, " I uh, I hope that we all can__

" Are you really a friend of Leah? " Anna asked.

" Yes, I am. " Sarah answered awkwardly rubbing her palms together.

" Any friend of Leah is a friend of ours. " Xavier replied with a smile.

" You're welcome once again. " Rico seconded.

" This is bullshit! " Stephanie retorted as she took to her heels, following Tyler.

Sarah bent her head now feeling embarrassed, she wanted the ground to swallow her, she was prepared to do anything to get out of her predicament.

" Don't listen to her, " Felicity called out to Sarah, " She's just bitter. "

" But why? " Sarah wanted to know.

" She thought your position would be given to her instead. " Anna replied.

" Oh, " Sarah exclaimed, it now made a lot of sense to her.

" Just give her time, she'll come around. " Rico replied.

" No she won't, " Felicity scoffed, " It's Stephanie. "

" Okay, " Xavier has had enough, " She just got here, enough with the bad energy. "