His Toxic Obsession
1995 Words
WENDY'S POV
I stare at the man before me in horror and astonishment. Did he just suggest that I come leave with him when he doesn't even know me?
"Thanks but I don't need your help and I can handle it" I retorted and he scoffed, "How do you intend to do that? Do you realize how much danger you expose yourself to?"
As if I don't know, as if I wasn't the one who tolerated all the pains and emotional trauma, he doesn't know what I have been through. He shouldn't be acting like he cares about my well-being.
"Thank you for wanting to help me sir, I appreciate your kindness," I said in a polite tone dismissing his proposal, he sighed and pivoted back to his seat, "You know where to find me, my offer still stands and just so you know I will still help you with or without your knowledge," He remarked and I felt chills, is that a threat or is that supposed to make me feel better.
"Thank you, sir," I said in a formal tone.
"You can go now, Miss Campbell" He dismissed in an authoritative tone I hate so much, but what can I do? He is my boss and I can't tell him I hate when men order me around.
Let's just say I hate when Nate orders me around and it probably made me hate it in general. I left the office in haste heading for the elevator.
There were two other employees inside, they looked calm and had bags under their eyes. These are assistants to higher-ups on this top floor. I have heard rumors about how they use their assistants to do their jobs even assistants have assistants and the whole thing is just to make the workload less. But the world we live in isn't that fair so the lesser assistants take care of the whole thing.
If I'm ever promoted that is just a dream that wouldn't come true in the next three years, but theoretically speaking I wouldn't want one.
The elevator dinged and the two of them went out on the fourth floor. Maybe they are going to collect documents from the operation directors on this floor.
I got to my floor and the moment I stepped out of the elevator a pop sound made me flinch as I noticed the confetti being thrown at me, "Surprise!!" My colleagues yelled in unison and I looked over my shoulder if they had gotten the wrong person.
Is this the party? And is it for me?
"Congratulations on being the most dedicated employee of the year" Susanne smiled at me walking up to me with an award in her hand, I blinked as photos were taken and I just smiled through all of it.
There was even a big cake, with my name on it and congratulations written under it.
I do deserve it but I have been sloppy lately I don't think I deserve it at the moment, "You know I can't take this Susanne, I haven't been consistent these days" I whispered only to her hearing as she handed the award over to me, I took the award because I was aware of the eyes on me now, including the glares of jealousy.
"You have always put your work first Wendy, and I'm sure you already took care of yourself and it's not going to happen again because I know you" She touched my chin affectionately and all my doubts and worries melted away.
It's not like I didn't work diligently until I became a shell, I already fixed that and I'm going to make up for it, "I'm so happy for you" Loretta sobbed and I noticed it was genuine compared to some haughty glares I ignored as most congratulated me, while some just stood there.
"Thank you, your time will come" I pulled away as she sniffed so she wouldn't get a snot on my shoulder. I did all the workload on my desk happily and kept looking at the award whenever I felt tired.
The fact that I got recognized is crazy and I have Susanne to thank for this. It happens in each division and the CEO asks their boss who did well so they can be rewarded.
She could have picked anyone but her assistant, I left work beamed with smiles. "Have a great day, enjoy the rest of your evening." I greeted anyone on my path, ordered a ride, and hummed a happy tune throughout my ride to Caramel’s house. I'm sure the Uber man kept stealing glances at me to confirm if I was alright.
We got to Caramel's apartment building and I hopped out of the car, paid, and rated him a five-star even when he was frowning throughout the whole ride, not that I blame him.
It's hard not to look like what you've been through most especially when you have to go through the same thing over and over again, I know that feeling and I was glad he smiled when he saw how I rated him.
"Have a beautiful day sir" I waved and veered as he drove off. My joy didn't last long as I saw the figure standing in front of the building obviously waiting for me. I quickly took out my phone from my purse and sent a template text to Caramel.
"Where are you? I need your help now"
He was wearing a hoodie with his hands tucked inside his pocket as he leaned on the wall. I swallowed a thick lump in my throat and walked towards the building.
The moment he saw me his eyes widened and he came running sweeping me off my feet with his bone-crushing excuse of a hug, "I looked everywhere, I even called your office they didn't respond" He said and I sighed tired of my life and his facade.
He doesn't care, he only wants a housemaid I pulled away from his embrace and headed inside the building while he followed from behind me like a creep.
The security men in Caramel's building are pretty intense and I know that's why they didn't let him in. I gave them Caramel's spare card and they let me in while they assumed the man behind me was with me.
I didn't say anything as we climbed up the stairs because I was scared he would throw me down. The moment we got to the hallway I decided to tell him what he needed to hear.
"Didn't you get my note? We. Are. Done, what part of that don't you understand" I affirmed and he looked shocked at my outburst.
"You don't mean that, it's Caramel, right? She is feeding you with all these lies and stupid advice on breaking up with me, she is just jealous" He accused her of looking so innocent trying to sway me, but I'm done with his mind games and manipulations.
"Jealous of what exactly?" I folded my hands on my chest and he sputtered absolute nonsense.
"Of.. Of our love and our connection, you are my Sweet Wendy you can't fall for this. Why don't you just come back home? Let's talk about it. I will change and do better." He proclaimed fiercely but only an i***t will believe any words that come out of his lying mouth.
I don't want him following me to Caramel's room. It's better to be in an open space than to be alone with him, even though he has been here before to seduce her like he did with the rest of my friends thinking she will fall for his tricks. He only got pushed out and humiliated that is why he hates her with his whole being.
"Do better? You say that now after ruining my life and acting like you owned me, you screwed Lara, Brittany, and Sarah just to spite me. You made me miserable sleeping around with my friends and making them my enemies, just because Caramel didn't give in to your whims you told me to stay away from her, because she bruised your ego. I'm done with you and your games go be with your blondies. I'm sure one is on the couch right now waiting" I scoffed as he went on his knees.
"You know I don't love them, I only use them to get what I want. You are the only one for me Wendy" He said with a pitiful expression on his face, it could have fooled me.
"Get lost Nate, or else I will tell every woman you have slept with how you use them for just roles, and you can kiss your career goodbye" I threatened but that didn't make him c***k, he remained on his knees.
"Baby please, you need to understand why I did all that we could to go to therapy you know, couples therapy" He blurted out.
"Therapy can't fix you, you need to be in a psych ward, an asylum, you should be glad I didn't get you arrested" I turned to leave and a painful grip on my hand made me halt as he yanked me back forcefully.
"Do not walk away from me!" He yelled harshly and I winced as he tightened his grip on my arm. It's probably going to leave marks on my wrist, another of the souvenirs he left on my skin. He stood up towering over me as he came closer…
"Get your filthy hands off her!" Caramel yelled running towards us and I had never seen such perfect timing before, the security men were with her and I used the opportunity to force my hand out of his tight grip.
She pulled me away, hugging me and checking if he hurt me while the security men held his hands behind his back, "Stay away from her, or else I will put you in jail" Caramel threatened and they glared at each other.
"You can't do s**t" He counters and my jaw dropped at the sound of the resounding slap, her palm landed on his face leaving a red handprint on his left cheek.
"Maybe I can't but I'm going to tell her boyfriend, I'm sure he will take satisfaction in kicking your ass" She retorted and I furrowed my brows, no she didn't.
As the security men dragged him away he directed his gaze at me, and I felt the unhinged look on his face. Cold chills rushed down my spine, "If I ever find out you have someone else, you will be sorry and I'm going to make sure you suffer. Wendy" He said fiercely and I knew he meant those words even as they dragged him away from my sight I still felt goosebumps and I was so afraid of what he would have done if she hadn't come to my rescue.
"Are you okay?" She asked, jolting me out of my pathetic thoughts, I nodded and she pulled me into another hug.
"I'm so sorry I should have ran faster, I hate seeing his hands on you. Are you alright though?" She asked again.
"I don't know Cara, with my ex-boyfriend ruining my already perfect day of freedom and happiness and oh, my CEO is in California and he visited today" I replied and she patted my back in a comforting manner.
"That's great news" She hummed.
"Yeah unless my CEO is the guy from my date at the cafe, he is Hayes Goldman and he made me have a conversation alone with him acting like he cares about me, he even said I should come leave with him because he thinks I'm not safe at my friend's place or an apartment of my own. Can you believe that?" I chuckled and wasn't sure why my best friend was silent.
"You should take his offer"
I pulled away from her embrace to stare at her face in disbelief.
"Wait what?"
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