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Mr Gordon sits quietly on his office seat. He has been daydreaming since he got to work in the morning. He couldn’t seem to have the thought of his mind and it was starting to border him.
He stares into space and thinks of who he could discuss the issue with. His mind drifts to his secretary and he smiles at the brilliant idea.
He picks up the office phone and places a call across to his secretary who she picks up at the first ring.
“Harley, could you please see me in my office?” He speaks with respect and drops the phone after she has promised to come to his office immediately.
There comes a soft knock on the door and he ushers the person in. Harley walks in and closes the door behind her.
Her heels make a loud noise as she stylishly walks up to him. “Good afternoon, boss!” Harley greets warmly.
“Please have a seat, dear.” Mr Gordon says and then adjusts himself on the seat.
“Why did you call for me, Alfred?” Harley asks. She knows he is not talking business with her since he calls her ‘dear’ he only does that when he has personal information to discuss with her.
“How are you?” He asks and she shrugs her shoulders.
“I’m good. What’s up?” she says, and he needs no soothsayer to tell him that she wants him to fire on.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.
Mr Gordon clears his throat before opening his mouth to discuss the issue with her. Aside from her being his secretary, Harley is the only friend he had. She has been working with him since the first day he opened his firm and he makes sure he pays her more than she deserves.
He has been always wanting her to work on her own but she declined to say she can’t be earning more than what he is paying her and that she enjoys working for him.
“Hmm,” Mr Gordon sigh. “I’m having a hard time with my love life and I think I should discuss it with you.” He says and Harley’s expression change at the mention of love life but she quickly covers it up with a wild smile on her face.
“Can you be more elaborate? Let me know in detail so I can know where your trouble lies.” She chuckles and he moves his palm to his face, feeling embarrassed.
“There is this lady that I like. And I think she likes me too! I don’t know but I seem so.” Mr Gordon state and Harley tilts her head to think of who it could probably be.
“We have been doing a lot of things together lately and my heart beat loudly anytime she’s close to me, and I’m sure I’m not the only one feeling that way.” he let it all out, sweating profusely as he stare nervously at his friend.
“That lady! Are you by any chance referring to Melanie, your son’s babysitter?!” Harley asks almost in a whisper.
Mr Gordon hitches his nape nervously. “She is the one.” he laugh shortly as he didn’t know how to react at that moment.
Harley stares at him in surprise, she hasn’t seen his behalf like that before because of a lady and she wonders how much he loves Melanie for him to act out of character.
“I always feel something in my heart that I always feel complete when she’s with me, then all of a sudden, I will feel a void in me when she left that I assume she made the void in my heart and she is the only one that could fill the void. And… we’ve kissed several times and we almost made out last night. Good thing my son walk in right in time.” He says with his cheeks as red as a crimson. He couldn’t believe he is saying all those things to his friend and he shyly move his gaze away from her.
Harley gulps down the lump of froth that suddenly develops down her throat. She rubs her sweaty palm together and remains silent for a while before speaking up. “How much do you love her?” she asks and he arches his brows at her.
“A lot! I love her a lot that I want to do anything for her.” He confesses and Harley nods in awareness.
“I can see that.” she chuckles. “But do you think she feels the same way you feel? Did she want you as much as you want her?” she asks him the question he has been battling for weeks.
Mr Gordon’s face falls in disappointment, recalling how she is hiding something from him earlier this morning. “I don’t know if she wants me as much as I do.” he sighs for the umpteen times. “I think I’m the only one feeling this way.” He says sadly then drops his head on his desk.
“Maybe you should open your eyes to see the truth,” Harley smirked and then pats his back lightly. “You can’t let a feeling that is meant to fade away control you the second time. Listen to your heart but don’t let it decides for you.” She beams and he chuckles at her words.
“I think you are right.” He groans and she laughs at how timid he seems when he is in love.
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Melanie stare at Andy in surprise. Shock is clearly shown on her face as she couldn’t comprehend what he has been saying.
Andy stands up from the seat, walks up to Melanie and rests his butt on the table. He takes her hand in his and looks her right in the eyes.
“Right from the first day, I set my eyes on you at the gathering. I have been thinking about you, I couldn’t believe it when you said you were with Alfred. I have been hoping to strike up a conversation with you, but it seems futile until when had our first chat on Insta. I was so happy to hear from you again! even when I met you at the store with Alfred, I couldn’t stop my heart from beating for you.” he squeeze her palm gently and she shake vigorously at his touch.
“I know you have a thing for me, it’s right there in your eyes. I don’t want you to see me as a snitch and I would appreciate it if you could give us a chance.” Andy says, he moved her palm to his chest and she couldn’t do anything than watch.