Return of revenge

Daniel Smith Kelley

"I"m sorry" I said, utterly ashamed. I never liked to disappoint Kyle. As confident as I was last night. I knew this was a major step back. And so did he.

"Never apologize Kate, God." he said sternly "Nothing that is happening is your fault. Now get inside the tub and I"ll be right back. I didn't close the door, in a hurry." I nodded and he turned around to leave me to get undressed.     

Jacobs clothes slowly from my body and slid inside the tub filled with warm water. Kyle came back and sat beside the tub looking at me, waiting.

Waiting for me to speak up, tell him everything. That was all I wanted when I left Jacobs apartment. But now, I just wanted to forget. Clear my mind of anything that will make me forget what I endured in the past hour.

Seeming to know what I want, Kyle moved behind my back and started shampooing my scalp. When I was totally relaxed, my tears subsided. Only then my mind wandered to the real situation at hand. My eyes snapped opened and I moved forward to get up as fast as I could. ”Oh my God.

How could I forget this?” God there wasn't any time to waste. I got up and dashed towards the towel.

"What's the matter Kate? Where are you going?" I heard Kyle call from behind me but I was on a mission. I looked at the time and took a deep breath. I still had an hour. I could make it.

Rushing towards my closet I opened and pulled out the dress I specifically picked out for today. A half sleeved burgundy knee length dress paired with mustard yellow belt. I turned in time to see Jacob rush out the bathroom with a troubled look. But when he took one look at the dress he helped me picked he relaxed slightly.   

"I forgot about my job Kyle. Today is my first day. I need to hurry up." My voice still hoarse from all the crying but I snapped into action. Momentarily forgetting about the nightmare that almost cost me my dream.

I rushed into the bathroom and shut the door. Taking the fastest shower in history. After brushing my teeth and taking care of everything I hurriedly applied my makeup and got dressed. Walking out I saw Kyle sitting on my bed with a confused look on his face.

"Kate, I don't think you should go today. Just call them and reschedule. I know they would understand." He said softly.

I turned towards him  "I'm finally getting something I wanted Kyle. I"m not gonna let him take this away for me as well. He already ruined everything else." I knew I was close to a breakdown so I turned and continued to get ready. Changing the subject. "Why were you downstairs when I arrived?" I asked putting my feet inside my black three inches coat shoes.

"Jacob called me." He shrugged and I looked at him wide eyed. How on earth? Seeing my bewildered face he explained "He called me when you ran off. 

He sounded scared shitless and by the looks of that man. He doesn't scare easy."

I looked away embarrassed "Can you message him now that everything okay? I would apologize myself but I just cant do it"

"Already done baby girl. He didn't stop messaging until I told him that"

I smiled thankfully. Leave it to Kyle to think of everything.

"I made you coffee while you got ready. I believe breakfast isn't a good idea?" He asked teasingly.

"Unless you want to clean my sickness after I left, then sure. Breakfasts a good idea" I said lightly, playing along, hoping to defuse some tension I caused.

He gave a soft smile and got up from the bed, walking towards me. He pulled me in a tight hug which I returned full heartily.

I knew I had to get my s**t together, because I couldn't take down this selfless man with me every time I have a bad thought.

Walking inside the DSK building again was just  as nerve wracking as it was the first time. But this

time I was even more nervous. This time I would be meeting Mr.Smith

With my chin up and shoulders straight, I walked towards the receptionist who I didn't see the last time I was here.

"Good morning Madam, My name is Kate." I spoke in the most professional tone there was. "Today is my first day as Mr. Smith personal assistant. Can you please help through Miss Evans?"

She looked me up and down with raised eyebrows and a bored look. Picking up the phone she called someone. I took a look around trying to seem nonchalant but was extremely nervous. Please just get through this day without any problems Kate

A cough came from the receptionist, ""Go to the twentieth floor. Miss Evans would help you with everything. Good luck" she said in an unwelcome tone and a smile that seemed mocking.

"Thank you" I said politely, not caring the least bit about her rudeness and walking towards the elevator.

I tried to give myself another pep talk in an elevator full of people. I needed every mental strength there was.

Stepping out of the elevator, I saw a desk on my left, hoping to find Maria Evans. I met her last time I was here and she was the sweetest girl I knew. She answered every question professionally but had the softest voice that could put anyone at ease.

Feeling a tap on my shoulder, I turned coming face to face with Maria. She smiled huge when seeing me and returned her with my very big grin. She and I were almost the same age so that helped us bond in no time.

"I'm so happy to see you Kate. How are you?" I smiled at her politely voice. Instantly losing some of the nerves I had when I entered the building.

"Really nervous but excited at the same time."

"I can feel you. My first day was so bad I literally cried when I got back home" She laughed probably hoping to calm my nerves but that didn't help me at all. Before I could ask her anything else. She was ushering me towards a door that said DANIEL SMITH KELLEY, C.E.O

God please let this go smoothly. I prayed.

But I should have known. Today God wasn't paying attention to me at all.   

How did i not see this coming? How could I let this happen?