THE REJECTION

Chapter 5

Reaching the top floor, I went straight to the CEO's

office, and after walking in without a knock, I was met

3.

with the most horrible sight. My boss, the famous Ryan

Anderson , was sucking face with his new flavor of the

week. I think her name is Darcy or Daisy, whatever. Gross.

I cleared my throat to announce my presence. They

immediately stopped and looked my way. Embarrassed, she

jumped off his lap and rearranged her black, way-too-short-

for-the-morning dress and stood next to Ryan's desk.

I had gotten used to that kind of situation over the past

seven years of working with Ryan. He excused her and

whispered something in her ear, making her blush. Giggling,

she gave him a peck on the lips and headed to the door. I

walked her out with my eyes. After seeing the door close, I

turned back and looked at him.

"Well, well, well, I see you had a great weekend." I

teased.You should try it sometime. It's refreshing and relieves

stress. I'm all at your service." He said, wiggling his

eyebrows.

I laughed; full belly laughed so hard I had to put my hands

on my stomach. A few tears left my eyes. Moments later, I

could finally open my eyes and look at Ryan.

"Every time it’s the same reaction. Will you ever consider

my proposal?" he asked, annoyed with my response.

"You know I love you Ryan, but this," I pointed my finger

between us, "will never happen."

"I'm persistent."

"And I'm stubborn."

Sighing, he sat in his chair and put his hands on the black

wooden desk.

"What brings you here at 8:00am? It's not something I

forgot, is it?" He asked, a little nervous.

"No, you are off the hook this time." I smiled.

"Uff, then what is it?" he visibly relaxed.

"David." was my simple response.