" Stella? Again?" Karine exclaimed in anger as she looked at her bruised face; even the makeup could not hide the swollen cheeks and the bruised lips.
Stella tried to conceal her pain and suffering with a fake smile, " I'm good, I fell on the file", she said leaning towards Karine's desk,
" C'mon, you know that lie isn't for me; we both know the reason behind this; for how long, Stella? How long will you keep up with this?",
" He's going to change Karine, he promised me",
" He promised you? After this or before this?" she asked in disdain, pointing at the bruises on her face.
" Lower your voice," Stella pulled her hand as she could see some employees gathering and looking at her from the corner of her eyes.
" Sorry", Karine apologized, realizing she was raising her voice, which was o
