There she was again. Showing off her smile and laugh to every other person. I still don't know why that bothered me.
"Secretary Sarah" I called out to her, "follow me " were my words to her
As usual she would say "Good morning Mr President." with her emotion less smile of hers.
It has always hurt me all these years we worked together. Her fake smile and laugh.
As we entered the office, she informed me of my schedule of the day.
As she finished talking and headed towards my desk to prepare my coffee as usual.
"So I see you are now friends with the general manager Mr Samuel." I told her as she gave me my coffee.
"I think you are mistaken Mr President, it was just a small morning conversation between two colleagues." She said that with her business smile.
Her response really annoyed me. I have no idea why.
"Mr President the Chairman told me to remind you of your blind date today at 7. He also said that you know the consequences.
"should I do what I always do Mr President?"was her question
I looked at her. I always tell her to deal with it and make excuses for not going. But somehow I felt like testing her.
"No, I will go for the blind date"was my response. I looked at her to see her reaction, but as always nothing. I didn't like this feeling.
"Please make the necessary arrangements" I said before she asks.
"Anything else?" she asked
"No" I replied.
As she was heading towards the door, her image of her laughing with that simon pissed me off. The moment she tried to unlock the door, I slammed the door with my hand not letting her escape.
"Are you that eager to go meet him Wifey?" I asked.
She turned around with a serious look.
"We had agreed that it was a stupid mistake of the past and not to be mentioned again. Do you the problems your negligence will land us if anyone else found out." she said that in Abit raised tone."We are no longer married so what is making you act like this after all this time. let me go Mr President.
"It's Mike" I told her as I bent my head over to her ears. It is starting to piss me that she has never said my name after we met.
She shook me off and escaped. I headed towards my chair. I took a cigar and smoked while relaxing on my chair. I laid myself back and closed my eyes.It all came to me. My old time memories with my beautiful wife Sarah.
we were college sweethearts. I wasn't a big man then. I was an ordinary guy with an ordinary life. I was introduced to Sarah by a friend. We hated each other at first and never realised when it changed to love. I know it sounds cliche but that's what happened to me.
At that time Sarah was the most innocent pretty lady. Her smiles were the most incredible part of her. very genuine and sweet. When we were in our final year of college, we decided to get registered for marriage and then after graduation we would officially hold a wedding. We moved in together after legally getting married, and enjoyed our lives as married couple would. I loved her to the point I couldn't live without her. But happiness has it end. Before our graduation, a tycoon business man approached me claiming to be my dad. He had me leave my 25 years of my life without giving anyone any explanation. the main reason to bind me was my mom. she was waiting for that man for all these years to call her his wife. I had to give in.
It's after five years I saw her in my company applying for a secretarial position for the president. She was still stunning. but I was over her is what I thought. there is no going back. Since we met it's only been a year and not once has she spoken like how she used to.
But it's not like I care. Im over that life and now is my time to move forward and get myself a wife who my family likes.
After I opened my eyes looked at my table and continued working. At 6:50 I prepared myself for the so called blind date and headed out. I looked over her desk she was not there..thats wierd ..she doesn't leave until 8. I asked the other secretary lucy she informed me that Sarah had some commitments and that's why requested to leave ahead of time. That's not like her.
I reached my destination and headed towards the hotel dining. I had already reserved and so was directed to my sit. I patiently waited. After five mins a lady walks over me and introduces herself as the blind date. We sat down had some drinks, but I was least bothered my mind was not there. She was indeed a beauty. All the men were staring at her but I wasn't interested.
My eyes were in shock when I saw a familiar figure coming across my table. She was absolutely stunning hot. My heart was racing. It was none other than Sarah. She was damn sexy in that outfit. I felt like grabbing her and hiding her from all the men looking at her. I felt like punching them. I felt jealous that everyone is seeing her.
" jealous, I'm jealous!" I was amazed at myself.
Suddenly she passes through me and goes over to the table across. There was a fine young men who was with her. I hate saying this but they made a fine couple.
My blind date was trying to get me talking but I didn't care. My eyes were just gazing at her.
"Please excuse me" is what I said to my blind date Jenny and headed towards the men's room to clear my head. While I was in there I was just trying to talk to myself. Why is it what Sarah does still affects me. Am I not over her.I can't stand her talking to other men happily showing her cute looks to them. That is when I realised that she is the only woman in my life who drives me crazy. Suddenly I hear"excuse me, whoever is out there could you please assist me with a tissue roll" it sounded like a kid.
I helped the young boy out and waited for him to come out.
When he did, I was suprised how young he was.
"Hey pal, what's ur name?" amazed at myself that I was interested in this kid.
"it's Sam,thank you for your help earlier" is what he said.
"how old are you?"
"im turning five today" was the boys reply. he was quite the serious type just like me I thought.
After he was done he headed back.
"if I was still with Sarah we would also have our child of the same age." what am I thinking I said to myself.
Later when I went outside, I saw sam sitting with Sarah and the guy.
As I sat, Jenny said" what a lovely family don't you think Mike" is what she said hinting at them. This pierced my heart. That could have been my family. As we finished dinner and planned to go head home, I decided to go over to my secretary and say hi. Jenny grabbed my hand, and we headed over to their table.
"hello" I said
and as usual out of respect Sarah stood and greeted me. Sam looked over me and said something like" Da. But was interepted by Sarah .
"Mr President this is my fiance Jack and our son Sam"
For a moment I froze. I was expecting this but is still shook me.
It kept me still for a minute and that is when Jenny grabbed my arm tightly and so I introduced her as my fiancee. This made jenny look at me at shock. I don't know why but it just came out.
After a minute or two we said our final goodbyes and headed home.
The moment I reached home, I was slamming and kicking and throwing whatever came across me. I felt like killing someone. I felt like I was stabbed. I felt so jealous that woman would have been my wife. We could have our own family. What did I do. I knelt down and started crying. Later I went over to my bar and drank until I passed out.
