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Enough with the act
SOPHIE’S POV
As I was driving to work, I wondered to myself if what Davis had said were true or they were just the regular talks to upset me.
Davis’s remarks about Karl’s ex-wife coming back upset me since it implied that my stay in his house would be short – lived. I knew it was a temporary contract but this meant I had to leave earlier than anticipated. “Was Claire truly coming back?” I wondered.
I shook my head, not wanting to think that Karl would allow her return after hurting him so much when she asked for a divorce. He had said he did not want to have anything to do with her after what she did. ” But what if, for the sake of his son, he changed his mind?” I pondered.
I shook my head again not wanting to think about the implications of her return. ” What is going to happen to my plans then?.” I questioned myself. Claire’s return was going to completely wreck everything for me and I was not sure I was ready to leave Karl just yet.
The traffic light turned red and indicating a stop, so I applied the brakes, almost breaching a driving law because my mind was preoccupied with Claire. Even though she had not arrived yet, she was already too much of a hassle.
I sighed heavily as I wondered what would happen if she did return, as I hought about the situation, I could only hope she remained where she was, at least till the contract was done.
The traffic light soon turned green and I was allowed to go, I continue my trip to the office, trying to wave off the thoughts about Claire and concentrate on driving so I would not have an accident.
” Those are just Davis words, it might not be real.” I thought to myself as I decided to think about other things and my mind drifted to Ryan. After all, my efforts in getting a job in Karl’s company was all to get back at him. I smirked as I thought of my plans as I drove to the office. ” Ryan was in for it.”I mumbled.
The car soon came to a halt. I rested my head on the steering wheel for a few moments before retrieving my bag and leaving the car.
“Two weeks Sophie and all of this is done.” I mumbled as I raised my head to leave the car. My excitement for beginning today’s work was short-lived when the comment about Claire’s return came. I never thought there would be a time when I did not want Claire to return, but here it was. I did not want her back just yet, but just now I need to put my plan into action. I groaned again as I got down from the car.
I needed to confirm from Karl anyways or I did not need to bother about it too much. I headed to the office, trying to wave off the thoughts about Claire and prepare for the day’s work.
“Welcome, ma’am,” one of the employees said as I entered the office. The smiles on their faces as they greeted me appeared odd. “Did Karl inform everyone that I was coming? Why did they seem excited to see me?” I puzzled and just then one of the workers hurried in to take my stuff.” I could get this up for you, ma’am,” she offered, motioning for me to let her take the bag.
” It is not a bother, thank you anyway.” I replied as I headed down the hall. The unusual reception made me question what was going on.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
“They believe I am Claire.” I grinned, thinking that was why I had garnered so much attention when I entered. I was mistaken for Karl’s wife. “It makes sense why there was a warm reception,” I muttered.
I entered my new office, sat down in the chair, and turned around to face the office. “Congratulations, Sophie. As I settled into my new role as Karl’s secretary, I could not help but worry about Ryan and how everything was going to work out. However, as the day progressed and I became more involved in my work, Ryan and the Claire receded into the background.
Karl was not in his office as I arrived, he had gone out for. sime business meeting already.
I focused on my tasks, organizing Karl’s schedule, managing his emails, and handling any other administrative duties that came my way. I was appreciative for the opportunity and eager to prove myself in my new role, maximising it for my personal benefit.
But, deep down, a part of me still wondered about Karl’s secretary; I had no idea what had caused her to be engaged in whatever had occurred, resulting in her suspension, but I was glad it happened. I hoped she was okay and that all would work out for her in the end.
As time passed, I realised that things happen for a purpose, as I later learnt that he had suspended his secretary for two weeks for something she did, which was why there was an opening for me. I was overjoyed with the offer and relieved that the secretary had done something. I mean, if she was still there, there was no way I could have gotten the chance to work at the office.
I had two weeks right before she resumed to carry out my plan. Perhaps Ryan’s involvement, as well as his secretary’s suspension, led me to this new opportunity. I was glad for the opportunity to work with Karl and eager to explore where this new chapter of my life would lead me.
As I sat in, a woman walked briskly into his office, “I want to see him.” She said chewing gum in an uncultured manner as she walked to where I was. When I raised my head to look at her, she began laughing.
“You are his secretary now?” The lady said as she stepped in, and I wondered what she meant. She laughed heartily which was embarrassing. ” What was she and why was she laughing like that?” I questioned myself as I tried to fake a grin. ” Yes I am,” I responded as I felt a rush of anger and embarrassment as the woman continued to laugh at me.
“Who was she, and why did she act like she knew me?” Trying to maintain my composure, I stood up from my desk and faced her directly.
“Excuse me, but who are you and what do you want?” I asked, my voice trembling slightly. The woman’s laughter died down as she looked at me with a mischievous grin.
“Oh, actress, enough with the act; it disgusts me!” she exclaimed with a scrowl on her face showing her disapproval of me. My mind raced with questions as I tried to gather myself. ” She knew!!” I muttered as I stared at her trying to her to maintain my compusure.
But, who was she? And how did she know who I was? I puzzled as I was baffled by everything happening on. ” What was I supposed to do?” I wondered.