Chapter 7

Jason was one of the people that came to work early on Tuesday morning, which was odd and I being one of this people made me cross path with Jason's anger.
He started with the files that the last secretary had left incomplete and why I haven't done them to why I didn't reply to his last text last night.
"I slept off"
"You slept off while your boss was texting you?"
"I'm sorry sir"
"You don't have to. This shows how serious you really are with your work"
"I'm really sorry sir"
"I said you don't have to! And mind you, I want all those files unfailingly today"
"But..."
"No but. You may go"
I went back to my office with an hectic headache and took out all the necessary files which I knew I had no way of finishing in two days and started going through them.
I met up with Stephanie during lunch and she told me a couple of things about Jason
"I heard Mr Stokes showed his other side today"
"Absolutely, I almost freaked out"
"You're going to get use to it" Stephanie said and smiled
"I doubt that"
"Of course, you will get use to it. Everyone of us did. But I think it has something to do with Dixie"
"Who is Dixie?"
"His girlfriend. His anger always have something to do with her"
I involuntarily spilled out the Sprite that I was about to swallow inside my tray and asked "He has a girlfriend?"
"Are you okay?"
"Of course yes. Did he really have a girlfriend?"
"Of course he does. Why are you affected? Don't tell me you are falling for our boss"
"Absolutely not. I can't just believe that anybody can be in a relationship with that freak"
"I think freaks too deserve to be loved"
"Maybe"
I could hardly do anything right after that afternoon incident because the thought of Jason having a girlfriend still couldn't sit well with me.
'If he has a girlfriend that he truly love, why is cheating on her with me? Did he get me a job because he wanted to cheat more on his Dixie with me? If that is the case, I'm going to prove him wrong. I decided and continued with my work.
The company was as quiet as a grave yard when I checked the time which was 6:32pm and the fear of I being the only one still in the office made me make up my mind and packed some files to work on later that night. And I was about to pickup my bag and leave when the adjoining door opened.
I became at alert instantly and prepared to defend myself if I have to
"I didn't mean to scare you. I brought you burger" Jason said
"Thanks but I'm not hungry"
"I know you are. Have some bites"
I collected the burger, but I made no effort of eating it
"Are you through with the files?" He asked and made his way to my seat
"No but I've packed some to take home"
"You don't have to, drop those. You need your rest"
"Thanks"
"Seat down and eat your burger" he said motioning me to the other chair "and what drink do you care for?"
"Any" I replied
He came back with two glasses of wine and handed one to me, which I sipped instantly because I've been thirsty for some time
"Wow, this taste good"
"It does"
"Name?"
"Merlot. It's my favorite"
"It's Cool"
"So how was your day?" He teased and gulped his drink
"Stressful, thanks to you"
"I didn't mean to be that hard"
"But you were"
"I'm sorry" he said and left to refill his cup
"That sounds strange coming from my boss"
"This is not a working hour"
"Meaning?"
"Meaning right now, I'm not your boss. You can call me Jason"
"Like seriously?"
"Yes"
"Noted"
We chatted throughout my eating and I was surprised when there was nothing left out of the burger.
"But you said you weren't hungry" he said and gulped the rest of his drink
"I thought I wasn't. I didn't know you drink this much"
"Sometimes"
I packed my cup for cleaning and wanted to take his when he drew me closer to him and drew my head down for a long kiss which I couldn't resist
"I want to fuck you" he said into my mouth
"Likewise I, but I need to get some things straight first"
"Like what?"
"Like knowing your relationship status"
He stared at me for some time before answering
"I'm single but I'm not ready to commit myself to a serious relationship"
"Are you sure that is the truth?"
"Yup. I missed you" he said and drew me more to himself
"Who is Dixie then?" I asked
He released his hands and gave me an intensed look
"How do you know Dixie?" He asked quietly
"It's shouldn't be a shock to you when it was easier for you to find out who I was"
"What I did was to check your I.D when you were in the restroom and I later did some background check"
"Consider mine too some background check"
"Lexi, joke apart, who told you about Dixie?"
"No one. I found out on my own and that isn't the only thing, she also has an appointment with you on Thursday"
"It's not what you think. Dixie isn't my girlfriend, she is just a girl I used to fuck"
"Okay but I'm still worried"
"You shouldn't be because you are the one I want now"
"And tomorrow, it's going to be someone else and you're going to be repeating the same 'Lexi isn't my girlfriend, she is just a girl I used to fuck'"
"What do you want?"
"Something that will give me hope. A relationship"
He got out of the chair instantly as if I've burned him and his expression once again became hard.
"I'm not interested in being anybody's fool! I'm not interested in a relationship!" He said sharply "I can give you a ride if you're ready to go" he added while making his way to his office
"No need. I'm gonna order a Uber"
"Ok"
I got home, freshen up and was about to go to sleep when a message popped up on my phone
'You awake?'
I ignored the message and went under my blanket when another message popped up
'I know you're still awake. I'm sorry for being a dick'
'Why should I accept your apology when you have no control over your temper'
'You should and you must because I'm your boss'
'Okay sir, I'm going to accept your apology when I'm in the office tomorrow'
'Are you feeling sleepy yet?'
'No, you?'
'Same. What is the color of the pant you're putting on?'
'None. Just I and my blanket'
'You mean you sleeps naked?'
'Absolutely'
'Good night' he texted
'Good night? I thought you aren't feeling sleepy yet'