Three

Things were really busy at the fast food restaurant was busy as usual, Emily was busy with others serving the customers who seems to be getting more and more

“one more serving for table three” Louis who was busy preparing the dishes just nodded his head without looking up

she watch him as he prepare the dishes he seems really good now compare to when he first started, she look at him and smile he’s just so helpful, the opposite of Lucy

Unlike the two of them all she does is to spend the money they earn and complain of it not being enough, she collected the dish on the table and continue serving till closing time

The three sat down as usual to eat dinner they asked her why she was home earlier than usual and she told them she was just taking a break for today

they pack up and headed home, Louis walking in the front while Emily and Steve walk side by side behind him

“Your business seems to be doing very well”

“Hmm”

“Why don’t you move to a better place than this place, am sure you have enough money”

Steve turn his face to meet hers “why? You don’t want me here anymore?”

“Not that, just that I don’t want be a burden to you anymore"

"you move here because of me and have been feeling guilty about you don’t doing what you want or go after your dream”

“you are not a burden to me, you are my friend Emily you don’t need to feel guilty about anything I decided to follow you, is not like you force me to, and besides am living my dream here” he said and gave her an assuring smile

“Your dream is to be a fast food owner?”

“No, just don’t worry about me and take care of yourself and if you ever need a friend am always there”

“Thanks Steve for everything” she said and gave him a hug

They walk home holding hands, when they got to their different room they bid each other goodnight.

~

Aiden fill up his glass emptying the whole bottle, he take a gulp he was drunk but didn’t want to stop he has just cut off his engagement of five years

he gulp down again finishing the whole content he stood up and staggered to his room he lie down face up

he didn’t expect her to just leave like that when he said to break off their relationship but she just took off as if she doesn’t care.

Aiden have no idea letting go of her would be this hard for him he really loved her all those years even though she cheat on him and never took his feelings serious

he remembered when he confessed his feelings to her, it was one of the hardest thing for him to do and he was so happy when she accept to be his girlfriend back then.

he was a fool not to realise he was just her plaything, they never go on a proper date and all they do is have sex anytime she wants

Although he enjoyed those moments he did not only want that from her he wanted more than that

he close his eyes and let out a drop of tear look like he’s going to really end his one sided love for Alyssa he thought as he falls into a deep sleep.

Classes were over and Emily hurry out thank goodness she only has morning lectures today, she will able to make it to the interview for her new job

she had called the number before she left home and was glad when she was told to come for an interview today it was like they have been expecting her call

she check her phone for the address it was a less than thirty minutes journey she could board the bus there.

when Emily got to the address given to her instead of a store she had imagined it was a big corporation the biggest in the whole state, MAC corps

she check the address again to be sure she wondered what kind of connection he has with this kind of place it must be a big connection for him to secure a job for her.

Emily proceed inside with doubts in her mind she took the elevator to the sixth floor and got to an office full of people who are busy doing one thing or another

she was confused for a minute, she must be at the wrong place she concluded checking it out she call the number and told him she has arrived there

she ask to wait a second, she waited taking down her environment someone tapped her on her shoulder and she look to see who it was

“the manager is waiting for you in his office” she said and lead her to an office

she got there and meet a man the one who she seems to have been talking to on the phone the lady her excused them and left

“What is the name?” he asked picking up a pen

“Emily Pearce” she replied not really sure what was happening, she was not sure of the kind of job she’s here to do

“you must have a good connection with the Boss for him to give you a job without the proper requirements”

The manager said writing something in the file in front of him he finish writing whatever he was writing and gave the file to her, she hold it without moving not knowing what to do

“How do you know the boss?” he asked more directly this time facing her

“I don’t know what you are talking about sir but can I ask what I should do with this?” she asked

“Oh that just read through and see if you are satisfied with the terms and sign it”

She open the file and read through, she has been offered a part time job at the company the salary was much more than she expected and it doesn’t seems to affect her lectures time table she smile as she read on

After reading she signed on it and hand it over to him, he collected it.

he rings the lady that brought her to him it appears she’s his secretary he asked her to show her to her desk and wish her good luck she was taken to her desk it was smaller compare to others but she liked it

She wondered what work she should do since she was not informed and it was not written in the file she read she open her computer and stare at it

she then remembered what the manager said about her knowing the boss she wondered if the guy was one of their bosses here since the manager refer to him as boss

then he must be of high position in the company she wished she has his number or even know his name so she could thank him for the job.

~

Aiden sat down on the sofa in his office he was having hangover due to the alcohol he consumed last night his secretary brought him medicine to use, he took the drug but he was still feeling a little bit sick

“I don’t have anything scheduled right?”

“You do, but I cancelled them, the important ones I reschedule”

“I'm sorry for the troubles” he said relaxing his back

“You should be, you have no idea how much stress it was persuading those old men to reschedule”

“That’s why I pay you so much money”

“And that’s why I haven’t quit”

“You are free to leave” he said demonstrating with his hands

“Did something happened? You don’t drink more than you can handle” he asked ignoring his last words

“I broke up with Alyssa yesterday” he said and sat upright putting on a fake smile, he move close to him

“Are you sure you are okay? You seems to like her a lot”

“Like” he chuckle

“Anyway, it all over now there’s nothing between us again” he said and went to sit on his seat

“The lady you said to inform you when she comes has already arrived minutes ago and has settle in” Aiden nodded at his words not saying anything

“Is there a reason you gave her special recruitment?”

“I owe her a debt and that my way of paying the debt”

“A debt? What kind of debt can you possibly own her?”

“It nothing to worry about” he replied not wanting to go into details

“I hope you know what kind of attention you created for her” he said and left his office

“she really came”

Aiden wondered how she is doing he thought of going to see her but he discard the thought there’s no need he repaid his debt to her and that’s all.