way out of your league

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Nora's POV

After that fall out between me,my brother, Rita and Andre,I was very happy I took Natalie's advice to move on.it is way over Six months since this mess started and I just wanted it to be over and done with.True I still care about Andre but I have accepted the fact that he has moved on and I am happy with the direction my life is taking.I just realized being single isn't as bad as it seems,yea I have flings here and there but nothing serious.I was tired of this conversation between Rita and I,I plan to avoid Andre more in future if that would solve this mess but then when I thought everything was sorted out,it started again with Andre saying "I have a request to make,since apparently Nathan has already sabotaged my girlfriend's gigs could we make her like the brand ambassador of Loveskis or Hans construct as a way to give her a push in her career".

Everyone was quiet for a while before my brother said "No,it's not going to happen" "who are you to just decide that, it is suppose to be a group decision, stop acting like you have sole ownership there"Rita said infuriating my brother who simply ignored her saying "it's not going to happen dude,try something else" "Why are you being a pain in the ass Nathan,it's not like she wouldn't work for the brand besides you caused this mess" Andre said "Our business is not a charity organization which can be used to promote just anyone,she wouldn't do any good for the brand,it's not like she is even that big as a model"Nathan replied "You are acting like a prick dude, and you need to remember that lately you haven't been present to run any of these businesses for you to start acting bossy all of a sudden"Andre said "I don't know about Hans construct but as for Loveskis I wouldn't want her as our brand ambassador,we need someone big who understands the app,uses it and can be actively involved in taking it to a wider audience which your girlfriend doesn't fit"Judah said "I would say the same thing about Hans construct dude,your girlfriend knows nothing about our business or the construction industry,we are also at a critical point now we are about to go into electrical and electronics we do not need a brand ambassador who is simply a figure head"Hansel said "why are you guys acting like this,I remember I was supportive when it came to pulling out funds to supporting your girlfriends with their projects so why aren't you guys as supportive of my girlfriend"Andre asked "she just doesn't fit the bill dude,you don't see me recommending that you all use my sister or my girlfriend as the brand ambassador even though I know they would do a much better job at it, neither is anyone using their girlfriend cause this is serious business and emotions shouldn't be involved in this" Nathan said "While your girlfriend can't be our brand ambassador Andre,Nathan I know you can help her get a gig which would suit her"Judah said.

Cutting in I said "how about making her the brand ambassador of the jewelry stores you are setting up" looking at me my brother said "Sandra wanted you to be the brand ambassador for that so are you ok with us replacing you with her" "It's ok I have my hands full anyway and I also have a business to run so I think I'll be fine"I said "That settles it then,I would have to discuss with Sandra about this and you would have to come to the office on Monday"my brother said "Thanks man"Andre said and Nathan nodded "Ok so my wedding is in three months time and I have just one request to make to you all,please can we cut out the drama till after my wedding,it's already giving my fiancee anxiety"Hansel said and we all apologized for that.As we left,I got a call from Rita who after thanking me, told me it was only right that I do this cause I was the genesis of the whole issue.We ended up quarrelling again and I was pissed since she brought up Andre once again.I avoided Andre after this and it was easier since I had to travel for a runway show.

when I came back,I met up with the girls at Julia's apartment to have that discussion. There I found out that Sandra's Jewelry stores has already been opened a day ago from Rita,whose tone sounded condescending but Julia cut in "we are going to keep this brief and direct so all our points are simple and clear,let's start with you Rita here are the boundaries you should keep

1)On no account should you put your hands on anyone

2)On no account should you accuse Nora on a group hangout of trying to steal your man

3)Any issues you have with Nora's behavior towards your man should be discussed privately between you two aside the group setting

4)If you feel uncomfortable with Andre's and Nora interaction during our hangouts call your man to order there but be respectful of the other party"

when Julia concluded Rita was frowning "This just seems unfair,it all sounds like you are playing favourites" "let tell Nora her boundaries and then we can discuss what isn't fair"Joy said which made Rita keep quiet.Turning to me Natalie said "As for you Nora some of the rule are similar so here are some of the boundaries you should keep

1)On no account should you put your hands on anyone that is totally unacceptable

2)In group setting please only interact with Andre when absolutely necessary

3)If you have an issue with Nora's behavior address it with her privately, between you two

4)If Andre approaches you unnecessarily please remind him to back off to keep the peace and inform Rita to get her man just to keep the peace." When Natalie conclude I simply nodded "Are you ok with these boundaries Nora" Joy asked "Sure,I don't even talk to the dude so I'm fine"I said "So Rita what exactly doesn't seem fair to you"Cathy asked

"what if Nora is acting inappropriate with my man,why am I not allowed to confront her"she said "cause rule 3 solves it,call your man to order,if he shuts Nora down fast and fiercely she would have no options but to stop unless your man is actually entertaining and enjoying her advances which now makes that a problem between you and your man about boundaries and respect"Joy said "but Nora would only play into this, she would take advantage of this"Rita said "To me you just seem scared that your boyfriend might still be attracted to his ex,if that is the case, take that up with your man, leave the group out of that" Julia said "He is not and you are being mean"Rita said "No I'm not,I see things clearly for what it is cause I was once in your situation and I understand your fears which might or might not be true, in my case it was true,my boyfriend at the time was madly attracted to his ex which I was taking up with the wrong person" Julia said "I can't believe you all would take her side"Rita said "I'm exhausted with the back and forth so Rita since you have no reasonable objections,the boundaries stands breaking them would lead either of you into being kicked out from the group cause we are all tired of the drama"Cathy said.Rita who seemed pissed called Andre to pick her up.

Rita kept brooding until Andre arrived and we walked her out,Joy called Andre who stepped out of the car towards us "I have to say your girlfriend is being unreasonable,I have send the rules we gave her and Nora to your loveskis account and we are sticking to it,I think you should know about it cause if either one of them should breaks it there would be no pleading on their behalf" Cathy said and Andre brought out his phone going through it,after a while he said "I'll talk to her,she just need time to come to terms with this" Andre said "Well Dre until she comes to term with it,don't bring her to group settings"Natalie said "come-on lil Nat"Andre said but I stepped away to answer a call.This guy I had a fling with is getting clingy,yea he was a good f**k but I'm not looking for a relationship right now especially not with a model.I was basically telling him that but Xavier don't seem to take the hint,we ended up agreeing to meet up when we have an itch to scratch but that's it.When I was done,I turned to join the group but collided with Andre falling on my ass "s**t"I said "Sorry Nora,hope you are fine"Andre said pulling me up,Once I was up,I put some distance between us before walking away from him without saying a word but Rita came out of the car saying "That is exactly what I'm talking about"Rita said to the group "Well take that up with your man"Joy said "Are you f*****g serious Rita,I'm not doing this with you,it has to stop now! you are acting crazy" he said as they got into the car obviously quarrelling as they drove off

That was weird I thought,but Cathy said "who is Xavier,Nora" and I was shocked "we heard a part of your conversation" Natalie said "He is no one, we just hangout sometimes"I said "Am I the only one who noticed Andre becoming tensed after Nora left"Joy whispered to Julia so I won't hear but I heard her and now I was listening while acting like I wasn't "I did also but let's hope this has nothing to do with Nora or the guy she was talking to"Julia said and I couldn't help wondering why Andre would be tensed, obviously it must have nothing to do with me.