Chapter 1.

'President, the same lady is here again, requesting to see you' 

I snarled angrily. 'Do you need orders to send her out?'

He bowed slightly. 'I'll do that right away, sir'

Before he had the chance to depart my office, she stumbled in, scurrying close to where I stood. She looked disoriented unlike her usual self. Her hair was a mess, her face had sweat smeared all over it, her eyes red and swollen. The mere sight of her triggered memories I've tried so hard to seal within me. To my irritation, She dropped to her knees, looked up at me with tear filled eyes.

'What do you want me to do hunhh? To portray my remorsefulness? To beg for forgiveness? Tell me. I'll do anything you want' she clamored.

My expression turned cold. Few days before, this was what I wanted. Her kneeling before me, begging desperately with doleful tears in her eyes just like she made me plead but now, it angered me that she's doing this. 

I allowed my hostile blue eyes peer deep into hers. 'There's nothing you'll do that'll appease for your sins, woman. Stop pestering me and save yourself the tiny dignity you have left' I croaked frenziedly, turning my back towards her.

She grabbed my legs to stop me from moving.

'I made you. Don't forget that!' she squealed.

I spun to face her. 'I won't remind you again to leave my office!' I roared rigidly.

She slouched her shoulders, weakly stumbled to her feet, stare up at me scornfully and whispered. 'How did you turn a devil overnight?'

Seven Weeks Earlier.

****DYLAN****

I stopped dead in my tracks. The gleeful expression I wore disappeared immediately, replaced by a frown. My mouth downturned, my face muscle tightened as I peeked harder at the couple, through the partially opened door. My dilated pupils stared unblinkingly while I digested the unexpected occurrence taking place indoors. I saw the lady I've been in a relationship with for three years now, the woman I've absolutely devoted myself too, showered with an unending, firm loyalty... She laid on the table, allowing my boss explore her partially naked body, lustfully. 

She moaned, grabbed a fistful of his hair, encouraging him as he continued to trail kisses around her naked tits. 

I swallowed hard.. my fist tightening unconsciously around the cup of coffee I was holding. What the hell was happening? She knew more than anyone else that he's my boss. Did she try to lure him into getting in a relationship with her? Is my boss unaware this woman is someone I'm dating? Maybe if he knew, he wouldn't be doing this…

 This is wrong!!! How could she do this to me?!! I screamed in my head. I drew in steady breaths, tried to control the doleful tears that threatened to slide down my cheeks. I felt frustrated, helpless.

Extremely attentive to all that was happening in there, I didn't notice I was obstructing someone's path.

'Move!' he said through gritted teeth and pushed me rather violently, sent me an irritated glare before disappearing out of sight.

As I attempted to stir myself back to the reality of all that was happening, the door unexpectedly swung open. My eyes met Lauren's. She stood there, her earlier naked tits now concealed in a shirt. Her gaze pierced into mine and her lips curled into a dazzling smile.

'Baby.. Your coffee is here' she announced, acting down to earth normal, making me wonder whether she's trying to pretend I'm some kind of stranger now? 

My frown deepened. ''Lauren. What are you doing here? Why do you call him baby?!' My voice shook miserably. I was unable to hide the hurt in my voice.

Her eyes widened in false disbelief. 'Really? He is your boss? It's a small world, isn't it?' she gasped.

I'm not given a chance to give her a proper response when my boss interfered. 'Let him in' he asserted.

I stepped further into the office.

I went in quietly, placed the coffee on his desk as required. As much as I wanted to say something to him, I decided to not do so, I could'nt afford to lose my job to this situation. I'd sort it out with Lauren when she's home. 

I was one step out of the office when he summoned me back in.

'Do you not have something to say?'

I turned to look at him, my frown deepened when I noticed the wide, mischievous grin spread on his face. I'm doing enough to contain my anger and he's trying to provoke me?

'Or are you going to let this go as well?' he mentioned. I tried to place the intent his question is geared towards and I regretted doing that immediately. The truth I was trying hard not to believe stared at me in the face wildly.

My mind reeled. So he knew about us. He knew all along that I'm together with Lauren. 

Again, I drew in several breaths to calm the surging rage within me. 

'So, you knew?' My broken voice made my question come out like a whisper.

He took stealthy steps to where I stand.

'She deserves better, champ. It was disheartening to watch her go through a lot because of your incapability'

I didn't need to be told to know the incapability is referring to my financial status. He is right. I'm nothing but a poor messengerial staff whose job is to run errands for high staff. I depend on the measly tips they give me for upkeeps before my initial salary comes in.. 

'You should be grateful. At least, she is yet to dump you'. He added spitefully.

She snickered from where she sat, watching me under half lidded eyes. 'I'm doing that right now. Thinking about it, I've no reason I'm still dating him,' she mocked.

My heart pounded violently against my ribs at her statement. 'No Lauren. You can't do this to me.. you can't dump me!' I cried.

'Of course, Dylan. I can and I'm doing that right now…'

I rushed over to her, knelt on one knee, took her palm in mine. 'Remenber the promise you made to me. You don't want to defile it. Right?'.

She snorted. 'Promise?? Those are just mere words, Dylan. You shouldn't believe them.'

I shook my head rather aggressively, tears I was preventing now slid down my cheeks. 'Wait for me. A little more time.. I promise, I'll make it up to you'.

She snatched her palm and slapped me hard on the face. 'Never mention that to me again!!! I waited three years. Fvcking three years. I can't continue to be ridiculed because I'm with you. I'm putting an end to this relationship right now. I want nothing to do with you'...

The situation was driving me crazy.. Regardless of the fact that she cheated on me, I was ever willing to accept her back. I loved her so much and right now, I regret how hurt I'm feeling because of that..

'See… she doesn't want you anymore.. if I were you, I'll save myself some respect and stop begging like a st*pid man' my boss uttered.

I set to leave but was stopped again on the order of my boss, received more insults and curses the duo lashed at me till I was discharged.

My heart is hurt, I felt as though it's going to tear apart. I was a fool to think she was different. They're all the same.. they'll always leave the poor for the wealthy.. My raw grief doesn't make me stay any longer in the company. I left and hit the road home. Unknown to me, another tragedy was lurking in the shadows.