Again and Again..

Not again!!!

It’s been two years since the break-up and I never heard from Calvin except for his pictures and videos all over the internet, , he’s been promoted from Manager to Director of his bank, I don’t care about him anymore though.. I opened up to Jessie and she helped me through it all, healing from the hurt was easier with her by my side.

“Just put them behind the sunflowers,” He said to me, I smile and do exactly what he said, Marcus Grey is the owner of the flower and pots shop where I work, even though it’s been a year here, I still ask a lot of questions just to be sure of the right thing to do.

Moving back to my apartment with Jessie was hard for me as Calvin has overly pampered me with luxuries, I didn’t know where to start from, I didn’t save enough money and I was totally lost.. I started job hunting and after moving all around the city without any luck I met Marcus Grey, he owns my current work store and even though I had no experience related to the business, Marcus liked me and took me in, he allowed me to work for him and he also patiently taught me the ropes.

It took me months before I could finally make a close to perfect pot, Making pots out of clay is close to sculpting and it needs a lot of patience, dedication and consistency and that’s why I started to love the job even more than I expected. I didn’t know I have a creative part until Marcus let me experiment with different shapes, designs and colors of pots, slowly the store became famous and we’ll known for its unique pots and flowers. The reason most clients keep coming back is because no single pot made in the store are the same, it’s either custom made or Marcus always find a way to make it unique.

Marcus has about five staff including myself, There’s the delivery truck driver, there’s one who handles local delivery within the city, there one who makes regular pots, there’s the flower picker and also the cashier and then, me who’s response for filing daily works and taking customized pots orders. Work is great and fun with these humans as Marcus e Suresh no one is bossy anyone around.

Marcus grey is in his late forties, tall and a handsome. He’s divorced and his ex-wife left the city after the divorce, there was no child from the marriage and that I think made him move on really fast from the divorce, the way he loves his business is so admirable.. He’s always working and always the last the leave the store.

“Aren’t you tired Marcus? That was a very heavy lifting you did, I said referring to the pots he carried outside for a client.

"Alice, I carry more than that when I was here alone without these many workers, I’m strong you know,” he answered joking.

“ I heard lifting heavy objects makes a man weak and even affect his performance” I said almost laughing out and hoping he won’t understand it

"You’re not wrong and that’s why I need a girlfriend to always test run my equipment' he answered and gives me a weird look.

“Well, if you want a girlfriend you would have one, Rose is always asking about you and even yesterday when she came to pick up a pot, she was disappointed that you were not in shop, why not give her a chance?” I asked him knowing fully well he’s aware of Rose’s likeness for him

“Alice, you’re so good at reading and analyzing people, What if Rose already has a boyfriend? Besides she has never made a move and I don’t want to assume things. Marcus said while he still lifts another sets of pits out for a client.

“I still think you should talk to her, she clearly doesn’t have a boyfriend and I know for sure she likes you, I said to Marcus and he just smile and continue with his own part of the works, I’m so close to Marcus that I feel the other workers will be envious and might secretly hate me for it, sometimes we stay together after close of work to discuss life happenings and he’s always an absolute pleasure to talk to..

It’s close of work and getting to the front door, I heard  a very familiar baritone voice coming from inside the house, Maybe my mind is playing a trick on me or I’m definitely hearing wrong because it can’t be his voice. I stood frozen to a spot and I can’t open the door to confirm or just run away from the door , I’m afraid of why I might see when I open the door. I hear Jessie laughing softly and I’m still not making a move to either open the door or run away…

Just as I was about making a decision, Jessie swung  open the door and exclaimed “ Oh Alice, you’re back??? I was just about to call you.

At this point, I’m scared of what exactly is going on, is Jessie panicking???? And who is the man inside??? Why is he sounding so much like Calvin.

“He is here” Jessie said.

“Who???” I asked and she opened the door wider for me to see.

 I closed my eyes for a while and took a deep breath. I gasped for air when I finally saw his handsome face. His face didn't even change a bit. His thick perfectly shaped eyebrows  and brown eyes can still set my body on fire. Flashes of memories come rushing down my mind, how he touches me in every part of my body and how his kisses trails down to every inch of my being.. Our eyes met and he smiles, damn I’m blushing.

“Alice!!!!!!!!  Get a grip.” Jessie said to me mumbling and rolling her eyes.

"What are you doing here?" I coldly asked him when I finally walked into the living room.

"We need to talk," he said calmly

"I think we have nothing to talk about, you may take your leave," I rolled my eyes at him and tried to walk past him when he suddenly grabbed my arm and is looking directly into my eyes, I fell myself burning and thinking of how those charming eyes have great effects on me.

"I will just leave you here to talk, call me if there’s anything” Jessie said and went into her room.

"I will handle this, thanks," I assured her and pulled his hands away from me.

“What the hell are you doing her Calvin??” I snapped right after Jessie locked her door and we are alone.

"I want you back to my house," he said without even blinking.

Are you kidding me right now???!!!!!!! What?????

"Oh, yes sir. Please lead the way and I will gladly obey your Royal Majesty, and I will do as you command?" I sarcastically said.

"Great" he arrogantly declared and is smiling.

“ I can’t even believe I ever thought you’re the smartest man I ever met,” I said and gave him back a fake smile.

His smile instantly turned dark and knowing him very well, his ego is bruised and I smile more and try to kneel and call him my Lord to agitate him even more..

“Stop faking your smile Alice, you know I hate it,” He said while gritting his teeth and I just roll my eyes at him to make him feel more hurt.

"Your majesty sir, I think we are done talking and you have to leave now cause I’m just coming back from work and I need to rest,” I told him now maintaining a very straight and serious face.

“Alice, can you just stop this act and follow me back home??? You don’t even understand why I’m here doing this,” He said coldly and try to grab my arm again.

He grabbed my arm yet  again and started pulling me  towards the door and I tried to snatch my arm back again but he’s just too strong for me..

"Where are you taking me?!" I shouted at him hoping Jessie will hear and save me.

"Somewhere you love," he blandly said.

"I don't want to go with you," I shouted back at him, this time I raised my voice and Jessie was outside her room before we knew it.  He has pulled me close to the door now and Jessie quickly come to stand in between us..

“She clear says she don’t want to go with you” Jessie said.

"I don't owe you an explanation for wanting to take my girlfriend home with,," he arrogantly said. He then tried to force open the door…

"I won't let you take her away. You are even an ex and she clearly doesn’t want to go with you and I won’t let  you take her against her wish”, Jessie insisted.

"Jessie please stay away, this doesn’t concerns you, she’s my girlfriend and I’m taking her with me” Calvin also insisted.

"I'm not your girlfriend!" I said, still trying to put a distance between us as Jessie is fully in-between us now.

"Oh really?" he said coldly and walked away from where we are standing towards the TV and my mouth opened as Calvin carried out Television and smashed on the floor.

I don't know what suddenly got to him and why he wants to talk to me. He didn't even bother to call or text me after the breakup and now, he will come to me and announce saying that I need to go back to his house? Never!!!!

I and Jessie’s  eyes widened when we saw what he has done, we both know Calvin is violent but not to this point and I’m thinking of what else he would destroy if I don’t go with him.. When we were still together, he has smashed my phone, destroyed the car he bought for me and even set my whole clothes on fire after a heated argument.

"Are we okay now? Can I take my girlfriend with me?" he calmly said.

Jessie and I looked at each other for a while contemplating what to do next and glanced at Calvin.

"You may be her ex or even current boyfriend, it’s not my business but Alice said she doesn’t want to come with you and I won’t stand here and let you take her… I’m calling the police tight away, you’ve destroyed our TV and what else do you crave to destroy?”, Jessie said irritably.

Calvin is clearly losing his patience and now frustrated by the situation. I'm quite glad that Jessie is standing up for me and not minding what is being destroyed or at risk..

"You really want to do this, Alice?" he warned. He then started to remove his wristwatch and take off his Jacket.

"I'm coming with you!" I screamed. Jessie  confusedly looked at him having no idea of what's about to happen. I shifted my gaze at him and I rolled my eyes at him when I saw him smirking.

"Alice, are you sure?" Jessie worriedly asked.

"Yes, Jes, I will be back as soon as I finish hearing what ever he has to say." I gave her a quick hug and  walk towards Calvin dragging him out of the house.

“ I’m sorry Jessie and will definitely get a new TV first thing tomorrow morning delivered to you. Sometimes, I just have to be a little violent to get what I want.” Calvin said to Jessie.

I dragged him till we got to his car parked just before the house, It wasn’t parked directly outside the house so I didn’t notice it was his car.

"Now, where's my own hug and a kiss?"