Chapter 9 Jealousy

• ELIZA
• Shock!
• Followed by embarrassment washed over me. I quickly threw the note under my desk and adjusted in my seat.
• “I was”. You just met me in my one minute out time I wanted to say “I’m sorry sir” I said. I didn’t even look at him “ I’m expecting a guest in a while, place an order for lunch”
• “What am I supposed to order?”
• “Anything a man and woman can enjoy for lunch”
• I shot him a surprise look but then again I’m not his girlfriend so I kept my emotions in my pocket.
• “Anything else you want to say?” he asked “Nothing sir. I’ll place your order right away” I passed him a fake smile. He stood, staring at me for a few seconds and walked away. I rolled my eyes at his retreating figure.
• Arrogant much.
• Just when I wanted to thank him for being cute.
• ‘Anything a man and woman can enjoy for lunch’ I mimicked him and scoffed. I can’t believe he actually had the audacity to make me order lunch for one of his other mistresses. I can’t believe that even for a minute second, I felt special. Of course, he was very good in making me feel stupid all the time. I took out my phone and scrolled through apps, trying to figure out the best meal to order; like I even give any fuck about whatever stupid meal he was having with the bitch.
• I had placed the order and was going on about my day when I heard a tap on my cubicle. I lifted my head up to look at the gorgeous being before me.
• “Hi I’m Imani” she flashed her teeth widely. She had such nice dentition.
• “Hello Imani, how may I help you?”
• “uhm I have a lunch date with Lincoln.”
• Oh she was the bitch. I guess they are so close, she couldn’t even be polite with calling out his name.
• “Mr. Lincoln? Right, he has been expecting you” I stood up to lead her to his office; sadly that was also part of my job “Come with me” I feigned a smiled, and turned to walk ahead. She followed suite, I knocked gently at his door and was sure I heard a come in before stepping in.
• “Your lunch date is here.”
• “Let her in” he replied huskily. She brushed past me and walked straight to his desk.
• “Linc” she squeaked.
• Linc???
• “Hey Imani, you’re looking really good” he smirked, starring at her.
• Oh and did I mention how beautiful her body was? Her thighs were thick enough to support her big behind, her pretty face complimented her body structure and her voice was ethereal; she was the definition of perfect. If Lincoln had a really gorgeous mistress as this, what in the bikini bottoms does he still want with me?
• “Liza? You can leave now” He told me, jolting me out of my reverie. I faked another smile and walked out of his office, now I feel even more stupid. My insecurities kicking in.
• I made my way to my corner and plopped myself on the seat. I looked at the package on the table and dropped it carelessly on the floor, tore the note into shreds and dumped it in the paper bin beside me. So much for thinking he actually truly cares about anything.
• The food order soon arrived and I directed the delivery man to his office. I wasn’t going to make myself feel more stupid by giving them the food myself.
• It took another hour before his door opened, I heard Imani’s giggle and I felt insecure again. Even her laughter was perfect.
• “I can’t wait to see you again Linc” she said, with Lincoln walking out of his office behind her.
• “I’ll walk you to your car” He told her as they walked past me.
• Imani turned to look at me and waved, mouthing a ‘bye’. I smiled in faux and nodded. Was she trying to torture me further? In a minute, he was back in our floor and he stopped at my desk.
• “I’m leaving soon, round up with whatever you’re doing” he told me and walked back to his office.
• I picked up my phone to check the time, it was 4PM which was earlier than the time he usually got off work. I suddenly remembered the dinner meeting he had to attend, and I was obliged to attend with him. I started clearing off my desk to leave before he walked out of his office again. The journey back home – to his house – was awkward and quiet as usual, I was getting used to it.
• “Did you check if the dress fits?” he finally broke the silence.
• “No”
• And we said nothing again, till we got home. As the car was turning into the driveway, he added, “We leave by 7pm, you go in, I have somewhere to be”
• “Okay” I got off the car and went into the house, the car drove out of the driveway with him still in the car.
• I sighed on getting into my room, Maggie was probably in the kitchen because she didn’t notice my presence. I entered the bathroom and turned on the shower faucet, letting the water through my hair and down my naked body. I suddenly remembered Imani and considered hitting the gym. I know I’m not fat, I just realized I needed to grow my glutes.
• The thought of hitting the gym because of Lincoln wore me off, why should I do that for someone who doesn’t give any damn about me.
• After I got out of the bathroom, Maggie was in the room arranging my washed clothes in the closet.
• “Maggie” I called out.
• “Hello Eliza, welcome.”
• “You don’t have to do that though, I can do them myself later” I told her “Well I already started, allow me get on with it."
• After she was done, I was dressed in a normal staying in cloth, she paused and looked at me, “Mr. Lincoln already informed me about the dinner meeting. Have you fitted your dress?”
• I remembered the package I dropped carelessly on the bed. I took it and unwrapped it, it was a red silky gown; I won’t lie Lincoln had a great taste. Maggie helped me try the dress on, and I watched her smile behind me as I stood in front of the mirror. My pear shaped body came out nice on the dress. It had a slit at my left thigh, I looked hot in red.
• “You’re so sexy, I’m jealous” Maggie spelt out.
• I giggled, she was right.
• I had taken off the dress, waiting in my room for Lincoln and at exactly 6:30pm he was back, by 7pm we were in the car on our way.
• Lincoln was dressed in a wine suede suit that somehow complimented my red dress. As we alighted at the event, he walked up to me and whispered behind my ears “You look so sexy, I want to eat you up right now.”
• My legs shook and shivers ran down my spine. There was no way of being completely angry with him, he always had his ways. He stood straight and adjusted his suit, leading me into the building.
• Our investor, Mr. Clyde was already seated alongside his secretary.
• “Mr. Lincoln”
• “Good to see you Mr. Clyde.”
• They started exchanging pleasantries, I stood there smiling till Linc introduced me to them as his secretary – not plus one.
• I at once noticed the way Mr. Clyde glared at me, like his eyes were digging through my dress. I saw the way he stared at me from my face to my silver shoes. He took out my hand and kissed it against his lips,
• “Nice to meet you. You’re so beautiful”
• “Thank you” I beamed widely.
• I also couldn’t help but notice how uncomfortable that made Lincoln feel. Soon the dinner started, at some points they talked about work and investing in the new stock our company was releasing soon. I just sat there and ate, contributing nothing. I only talked whenever Mr. Clyde said anything to me. It was so obvious that he wanted my attention.
• “What did you say your name is again?” Mr. Clyde asked.
• “It’s Eliza. Eliza Vance.”
• “Oh Eliza, such beautiful name.”
• I smiled for the hundredth time. After the dinner, Lincoln was discussing with Clyde’s secretary, I was standing at the entrance waiting for him when Clyde came up to me.
• “Hey Eliza, did you have a nice time?”
• “Yes I did”
• “Wonderful, if you don’t mind we can have this again, but just you and I instead. That’s alright?” he asked “I’ll think about that” I briefed a smile.
• “Oh alright then”
• Lincoln had started walking up to us, I could see the emotions in his eyes – looked like jealousy.
• “Thank you so much for this opportunity today Clyde, I really appreciate” Lincoln said.
• “Yeah sure anytime”
• I turned to walk with Linc to the car.
• “Bye Eliza” I heard Clyde say and he blew me a kiss.
• “Bye” I returned and entered the car.
• We hadn’t driven for long when Linc decided to break the silence.
• “You seemed to enjoy his company alot that you forgot he was our investor”
• “Oh well maybe because you already had a great time with your mistress at lunch, I also wanted to loosen up” I scorned. Oh I was beginning to love this surge of confidence.
• “Mistress? Who said anything about mistress?”
• “Then who was she, I mean Imani?”
• “She’s my cousin.”
• I paused as realization hit me “Oh” I found myself mutter.
• “Were you jealous?” he suddenly asked.
• “No! Though I could say the same about you.”
• “I wasn’t” He retorted. We said no more, and the car drove slowly and quietly.