Two

Chapter 2 — Annoyed

Checking paperworks. Asking for coffee. Sipping that coffee. Pen spinning. Checking paperworks again. That has become the daily habit of Allerick in his office. He can't wait to go home and sleep on his bed.

Thinking of his bed, he checked the time and saw that only 1 minute was left until the clock finally hit 6 o'clock. 1 more minute until he can finally leave the place he calls hell.

His thoughts were pacing from his father to Lyle, his ex lover, and it's nowhere near comfort. Both of them were bringing him nothing but pain.

He heard his alarm go off, that's when he rummaged through his stuff, looking for his wallet and car key. Once he found what he was looking for, he ushered himself out of his office and into his car. You can say that he was excited to go back home and lay on his bed for the way he's acting.

Before he could even touch the hood of his car, his assistant— Cole, stepped in.

"Sir, where are you going? Are you in a rush?" Cole asked, frowning at him while his hands were filled with papers that should be delivered inside Allerick's office

He saw his employer rush out the company by the back door connected to his personal parking lot and the first thing he did was to follow suit.

"I much appreciate it that you became my assistant, Cole but I must tell you that there are things that are not supposed to be shared with anyone rather than yourself" Allerick grimaced, rubbing the bridge of his nose

"But sir, someone claims to be someone you know. He's waiting for you at the lobby" the latter defended

"If it's the J&Y's then please escort them out"

"I've never seen him my whole year working here sir so I believe he's not from J&Y"

"Then.. Is it Khaelus? Khaelles' husband? Or maybe Mr. Sirvan from the neighbouring company?" he bombarded his assistant questions, waiting for him to nod at the name in acknowledgement but nothing of that sort happened

"I don't think so, sir. As I've said, I've never seen him before" his assistant repeated making the latter frown

"Then who is it?"

"Again, sir since you seem like you didn't get it. I've never EVER seen that person my whole life and I really think that it would be better if you come with me to meet him. Perhaps it's someone you know and close with before just like what he said"

"And if he's not? How are you so sure that he isn't here to kill me?" Allerick placed a doubt but the assistant never gave it much thought

"He doesn't look like a murderer, sir. Stop overthinking or maybe stop being delusional. You're worth nothing to be fucking honest"

Allerick was caught off guard by his assistant's cussing. He was also a little annoyed.

The assistant saw how the forehead of his employer creased so he sucked his breath and formed a thin line with his lips. He knew he went too far with what he said.

Mental note: Never irritate your employer, he might cut off your salary or better yet, fire you. Cole thought.

"You're a big asset of my company, Cole, but I would very much like it if you just keep your mouth shut at this time"

"Sorry, sir" the assistant lowered his head, showing submission

"It's alright. I'll let this slide this time. Follow me, let's meet the person you're talking about" Allerick said while waving his hand, gesturing the man to follow

They made their way to the lobby and looked for the person the assistant was referring to.

There were few to nothing at all people in the lobby, probably because the others were told to work overtime if they can or maybe they already headed home like what Allerick planned to do once the clock strikes 6.

"Where is the person, Cole?" Allerick asked when he finally gave up on looking for his 'visitor'

Most of the people in the lobby are someone he recognizes because he knows every employee in his own building —more than his family— and there were no outsiders inside. Well, it will have one if the person who was looking for him is still waiting for him.

"He was waiting for you on the couch over there but I guess he got bored and left?" the assistant suggested

"Let's wait for 5 minutes and if the person who's looking for me didn't come back then you let me be and do whatever shit you're going to do" Allerick said before making his way to the couch which the assistant pointed at earlier

While waiting, his insides were feeling a bit weird. He can feel it twisting and spinning, he feels nervous for some reason. He frowned at the feeling.

What the heck is the deal with me? He mentally asked himself but disregarded it after, he just waited there thinking that it would all be better once he finally got back home and lay on his bed just like what he planned minutes before Cole stopped him.

To be continued...

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