How my EX-HUSBAND became my BOSS

Chapter 6. David's dismissal

Mary couldn't believe it when she heard about David's dismissal. The news hit her like a thunderclap. Thoughts swirled in my head: "Why did Tom do this? Is getting fired the only way out? Mary felt confused and alone. It felt like the world around her was collapsing, and everything that was precious was disappearing in an instant.

Since David had left the company, Mary had been restless. She was constantly thinking about what might have been the real reason for his dismissal. In her heart of hearts, she suspected that this was not a matter of business considerations, but of Tom's personal feelings. Mary knew that jealousy might have played a significant role here, but she still couldn't accept such a sharp and harsh step on the part of her ex-husband.

Every day at work now seemed like a challenge to Mary. She tried to concentrate on her duties, but her thoughts kept returning to David and Tom's decision. Mary could feel resentment and frustration growing inside her. She was beginning to question her decision to work for this company, where personal feelings might be more important than professional principles.

Nevertheless, Mary tried to remain calm and not show her emotions to others. She knew that it was important to keep her composure and think about her next steps. But every time she passed David's empty workplace, she felt a pang of pain in her heart. Memories of dates, conversations, and moments spent together flashed through her mind, making her heart beat faster.

At the same time, Mary couldn't deny that her attitude toward Tom was complex and contradictory. On the one hand, she felt hurt and angry at what he had done, but on the other, she couldn't forget the feelings that had once bound them together. Mary was torn between the desire to distance herself from Tom and the desire to understand his true motives.

Tom, for his part, was watching Mary's reaction closely. He could see the bewilderment and hurt in her eyes, but also the spark of interest that gave him hope. Tom knew that his decision might either alienate Mary or bring her closer to him, make her think about how strong his feelings were. He waited for Mary's reaction, hoping that she would see in his action not only the cruelty, but also the strength of his love.

As the days passed, the tension between Tom and Mary grew. Each of them was considering their next steps, trying to figure out how to proceed in this difficult situation. Tom waited for Mary to come to him with questions or accusations, and Mary tried to sort out her thoughts, to understand what she really wanted: to forget the past and start a new life, or to give Tom another chance.

Meanwhile, there were various rumors in the office about David's dismissal. Employees whispered to each other, made guesses, and tried to find out the true reasons for such a drastic decision. Elizabeth Taylor, Tom's secretary, was sure that there were some personal feelings involved. She could see the way Mary and Tom looked at each other, and she knew that there was still some connection between them, despite the divorce and the time that had passed since then.

Richard Morgan didn't lose sight of this situation either. He saw David's dismissal as an opportunity to advance his career, to strengthen his position in the company. Richard began to plot again, trying to use the situation to his advantage. He knew that a conflict between Tom, Mary, and David could open up new horizons for him, give him a chance to prove himself and get a higher position.

Mary, meanwhile, was becoming more and more absorbed in her own thoughts. She often stayed in the office late, trying to distract herself from her worries by working. But even in those moments, she couldn't fully focus on business. Memories of David and thoughts of Tom kept nagging at her. Mary knew that she would have to make a difficult choice that could change her whole life.

One evening, when Mary was staying at the office longer than usual, Tom came into her office. He looked at her and said:

"Mary, I know you're upset about David's dismissal. But I hope you'll understand that sometimes business requires difficult decisions.

Mary looked up at Tom. Her eyes were filled with hurt and disbelief.

- Do you really think it was necessary?" Couldn't there have been another way to solve the problem?

Tom sighed and sat down across from Mary.

- I acted in the best interests of the company. But - - he paused - " but I also had to consider my own personal feelings.

Mary felt something inside her shudder. She looked at Tom and tried to figure out how sincere he was right now. On the one hand, she wanted to believe his words, but on the other hand, the resentment and disappointment were too strong.

"Your personal feelings should not influence decisions about other people's careers," Mary said. - David was a good employee, and his dismissal is a big loss for the company.

Tom nodded, knowing Mary was right. He felt guilty, but at the same time, he couldn't regret his decision. Tom knew that he would go to great lengths to be with Mary, even to take such drastic and difficult steps.

The conversation with Tom had left Mary with mixed feelings. On the one hand, she saw a hint in his words that he still had strong feelings for her. On the other hand, her resentment over David's dismissal didn't make it easy for her to forget what had happened.

Mary knew that she had a long road of reflection and introspection ahead of her. She had to decide whether to continue working for this company, where every day reminds her of a difficult relationship with Tom, or leave to start over. But in her heart of hearts, Mary knew that her feelings for Tom were still alive, and that knowledge made her hesitate, made her doubt every decision she made.

Meanwhile, Tom was also in a state of internal conflict. He knew that his actions might alienate Mary forever, but at the same time, he hoped that she would see in him not only a cruel boss, but also a man who still loved her. Tom was ready for any consequences of his decision, because at stake was his happiness, the opportunity to be near Mary again.

And while they were both lost in the maze of their feelings and doubts, fate was preparing them for new challenges, new twists and turns that could both destroy and strengthen their bond. Tom and Mary were at a crossroads, and only time could tell where this difficult path would lead them.

But it was already clear that their relationship would reach a new level, that they would have to face serious difficulties and make difficult choices. And everything will depend on this choice: their future, happiness and the opportunity to be together.

The days after David's dismissal dragged by like thick honey. Mary became more and more lost in her own thoughts, trying to sort out her feelings and figure out what to do next. Tom was also lost in thought, analyzing his actions and their consequences. The tension between them was growing, but at the same time, the air was filled with the expectation of something inevitable that would change their destinies.

Mary often stayed in the office late, trying to concentrate on her work, but her thoughts always went back to Tom and David. She thought of their conversations, their looks, their moments together, and her heart skipped a beat. Mary knew that she was going to have a serious conversation with Tom, which could be a turning point in their relationship.

Tom, too, felt that it was time for a frank conversation. He knew that Mary was hurt and disappointed, but at the same time he hoped that she would be able to see behind his action not only the cruelty, but also the strength of his feelings. Tom had been preparing for this conversation, thinking through his words, trying to find the right arguments that would explain his decision and at the same time express his love for Mary.

One evening, when Mary was still late at the office, Tom came into her office. His footsteps were soft, but Mary could still feel his presence. She looked up and saw Tom standing in the doorway. There was a look of determination mixed with uncertainty in his eyes.

"Mary," Tom said, " I know you're upset about David's dismissal. But I hope you'll understand that sometimes business requires difficult decisions.

Mary looked at Tom, and he saw hurt and disbelief in her eyes.

- Do you really think it was necessary?" - What is it? " she asked. - Couldn't you have found another way to solve the problem?"

Tom sighed and sat down across from Mary. He looked into her eyes and said:

- I acted in the best interests of the company. But - - he paused - " but I also had to consider my own personal feelings.

Mary felt something inside her shudder. She looked at Tom and tried to figure out how sincere he was right now. On the one hand, she wanted to believe his words, but on the other hand, the resentment and disappointment were too strong.

"Your personal feelings should not influence decisions about other people's careers," Mary said. - David was a good employee, and his dismissal is a big loss for the company.

Tom nodded, knowing Mary was right. He felt guilty, but at the same time, he couldn't regret his decision. Tom knew that he would go to great lengths to be with Mary, even to take such drastic and difficult steps.

The conversation reached a dead end, and they both fell silent. Mary stared out the window, wondering what to do next. Tom watched her, trying to read her thoughts in her expression.

After a few minutes, Mary turned to Tom and said, " I don't know.

- We've been avoiding serious conversation about our feelings and past for too long. Maybe it's time to discuss everything openly?

Tom felt his heart begin to beat faster. He nodded.

"Yes, you're right. We need to sort out what's going on between us.

And then Mary began to speak. She talked about her feelings, how she had tried to forget Tom, how she had hoped to start a new life with David, but in her heart of hearts she still compared him to her ex-husband. Mary admitted that her feelings for Tom are still alive, but she can't ignore the fact that he is married.

Tom listened with bated breath. He knew that Mary meant what she said, and that gave him hope. When Mary had finished, Tom took her hand and said:

- I never stopped loving you. My marriage to Sarah is just a shadow of how I felt about you. I understand your concerns, but please give me a chance to prove that our feelings can be stronger than the circumstances.

Mary looked at Tom, and felt a great conflict of emotions in her heart. On the one hand, she wanted to believe him, but on the other, she was filled with fear and doubt.

"I do not know if I can ever forgive you for what you did," Mary said. - And I'm not sure that our relationship can have a future, given that you're married."

Tom bowed his head.

- I'm ready to fight for our love, no matter what. I know I have to sort out my family situation first, but I want you to know that you're the only one who's on my mind.

Mary didn't answer right away. She sat there, looking at Tom, trying to figure out what she was feeling. Her passions were raging in her soul, her mind was fighting with her heart, and the past was fighting with the present.

Finally, Mary looked up and said:

- I can't give you an answer right now. I need some time to think about it.

Tom nodded, accepting her words. He knew that this was only the beginning of a long and difficult journey, but a spark of hope lit up in his soul.

When Mary and Tom left the office, each of them felt that their lives would never be the same again. The first serious conversation opened up new horizons, but at the same time raised difficult questions that still had to be answered.

Meanwhile, rumors continued to circulate in the office about David's dismissal and the possible reasons for this decision. Elizabeth Taylor was keeping a close eye on the situation, and Richard Morgan was plotting further, hoping to use the situation to his advantage. But for Mary and Tom, it was all a bit of a sideshow now. Their destinies were intertwined in a complex pattern in which love, jealousy, resentment and hope for a happy future were intertwined.

Mary walked home, lost in thought. She knew that this conversation was just the beginning of a long journey, and that she would have to make some difficult choices. Tom walked back to his house, feeling a growing sense of hope. He knew that he was ready to fight for his love, despite all the obstacles and circumstances.

But new challenges, new disappointments, and new discoveries lay ahead. Their journey was just beginning, and no one could predict where it would lead.