The last Woman standing

Chapter two-We Meet Again

As I rested on my arm chair, I closed my eyes and released a long breath, hoping to offload to the universe yet my shoulders felt heavier.A soft gentle knock caught my attention but I refused to open my eyes,the door opened and my eyes were still stubborn,"Mrs Smith." he said, and I jumped, embarrassed,over nothing really.

Our eyes locked and I gave a faint smile, my lips trembling, I wasn't controlling that though.

I stared mercilessly at this creature in front of my eyes, my entire body worshipping him, he was incredible,perfect in all possible ways."aren't you going to invite me in?" he asked steppin in, his sexy frangence overpowering my office ,"oh!my bad, I'm just overwhelmed to see you." I said, standing from my desk and walking to meet him half way the office. "you disappeared." he said, my face swept the floor, I truly had no words to defend myself, " I woke up and you were gone." he added, " it was supposed the mean nothing, remember?" I said ,my voice brutal, purposely.

"Ouch!" he exclaimed, obviously hurt by my statement, " so, why am I seeing you?"I asked, trying to change the topic,he sat on a black couch by the large window, unbuttoned his navy Blazer and relaxed, his gaze not leaving me .

"I have a meeting with Tessa." he replied, "oh!of course." I said,deep down I hoped he would tell me he came to confesse, he s feelings for me, to tell me that he was my soulmate,that a moment we shared in Chicago meant something. "you sound disappointed." he stated, and it was true.I was disappointed. "why would I be?" I said, sarcastically." I don't know, you tell me." Oliva replied, standing from the couch and walking towards me,a few inches from me he stood still,my heart was on my throat, my cheeks burning,i cleared my throat and asked, "can I offer you tea, coffee?" I muttered, with what I hoped was my neutral voice though nothing was neutral about my body at the moment.

"you can offer me you" glancing at the watch on his left hand, he said, I gave him a quizzical look,as though his statement made no sense, "I don't know what game you play with your other guys Harley but I'm not them, " he said, "I don't know the game you play with your girls and I don't want to find out" I shot back feeling disrespected, " you are the one who left me hanging Harley." he stated "It's Mrs Smith to you Mr Page" I rebuked him and he gave a little laugh disrespectfully, " I think you should leave now, Tessa is waiting for you" i ordered him, ,"Enjoy the rest of your day then." he added, "likewise." I replied politely

Turning away i watched him, annoyed by the feeling I had for him, one that I couldn't shake, as the door closed i recalled the article I read about him fdw days back, about how he bed models and threw them into trash after.l shoke my head with disgust, i had fallen for a player.

She stood by the window going through some bridal magazine, her beautiful eyes rose as the love of her life enters, Tony Morrison," hi babe." she said, with a smile that reached her eyes,. " Hey! what are you looking at?" Tony asked, as Tessa handed the magazine to him , he sighed , his face looked defeated, " Are you ever going to make a decision?" he asked, and she laughed loudly, Tony smiled, she meant so much to him, he wanted her to be happy

"i m not sure about the white one I chose before, but I think the creamy on on page 3 is nice, not too complicated." she said and Tony went to the page, " Mary said she saw you coming from my office earlier, did I forget anything we needed to discuss?" she asked and Tony frowned, closed the magazine and stood up nervously "Oh that, nothing serious, that's why I'm here now, I want to have double wedding" he lied " oh that's nice, she went to the desk where Tony was leaning, brushed her hands against his broad arms, Tony was well built, visible muscles and all," I thought maybe you came for something else, " she said, soflty seducing him,her hands went from the arms to his neck, then down to the chest, slowly she kissed him but Tony refused to respond.

"I miss you" she said, "We are at work" he said, with hesitatoin, " Come on, it has never bring a issue." Tessa replied,Tony took her hands off, " Not here Tessa" he said, pleading, she took a deep look into his eyes," What's taking you away from me,what's troubling you?" she questioned,frustating him more, he looked away " Nothing, I'm just not comfortable here.", he lied, again, he knew exactly what Tessa meant, he was not himself.

Soft knock distracted their moment, saving Tony," It must be Oliva, we have a meeting." Tessa said softly, " Its open" she cocluded walking to her chair, the door opened and oliva greeted Tony happily, they exchanged hand shakes. " I'm not late right?" oliva said as Tony closed the door, "No, please sit, how was Chicago?" Tessa said, with a genuine smile " It was amazing " Oliva replied, his mind racing back to Harley, she was what made it amazing, there was something about her, something inviting.

Oliva Page was a man of his own kind, he never found it necessary to allow women close to him, but with Harley it was different, he was scared, thinking of what he felt for Harley sent a sharp pain up his spine,he was in denial, why was he not able to forget her?

I was focused on the laptop when an alarm rang,"interview" it read, argh! i rolled my eyes, I had a stupid magazine interview with George, I took my hand bag, and car keys and head out. My whole life was a lie, acted like I had it all yet I had nothing, I was a empty vassel. I jumped into my SUV, fastened the belt and drove out.

Phoebi's office, Tony went up and down in frustration," Relax Tony." Phoebi said softly, annoyed that Tony found it suit to come vent about Tessa in her office " I can not relax Phoebi," he barked, "Ok!suit yourself, Tessa is still going find out" she replied, calmly " Will you tell her?" Tony roared, his eyes burning "No! not me" Phoebi said.

I reached my destination, a huge house, painted in creamy green paint, his car was already packed, I jumped off and walked in, I could hear them laughing upstairs, my husband and his lover, this was usual, it didn't hurt anymore,I placed my keys and bag on a couch and walked to the kitchen.

Tessa stood up, shaking Oliva's hand, "I'm glad you will be joining us for the summer launch this year." she said , walking Oliva out, "I'm excited already." he replied, they walked down the corridor in laughter, Phoebi ' s door opened and Tony walked out, his eyes met Tessa's " Tony?" Tessa called, " What are you doing here?" she asked with a frown " I ... i-i...I." he stuttered, "Tony?" Tessa called him again, " I ll see you around then." Oliva said, "Cools." Tessa replied, her mind now confused.

" What's going on?" Tessa pleaded,but Tony could not face her,his head remained down, " Tony Morrison." she barked, her voice impatient, " Fine, I ll find out myself," Tessa pushed him and walked in Phoebi's office, "Whats going on?" she asked impatiently, her breathing raising.