MARRY ME NOW

I tucked the strand of hair on my face to my ear and pressed my lips into a thin line. As usual Mr Kings has that annoyed scowl on his face.

Should I even answer him? Yeah, he’s the boss, remember? “Uh… This is Carson, my huh…” I tried to say something, but I don’t just know how to put it.

He raised an eyebrow. “My… Ex-husband.” That made him scowl, if possible, harder than before but this time it wasn’t at me but at Carson.

He’s so grumpy.

I looked at Carson’s face to see if he was fazed by this. “Who are you?” Carson asked.

“I should be asking you that. You’re in my building.” Mr Kings said in the same cold tone.

I thought I was the only one Mr Kings was being mean to, you know, from the very first day. You have no idea how I am relieved by this.

At least I’m not the only one, I thought he had a ‘special” hate for me.

“I’m here to see my wi- ex-wife and I have every right to.”

“She doesn’t seem like she wants to see you. You’re going to leave? Or I’m going to have to call the security.” Mr Kings say. Why was he even doing this? He hates me!

Carson’s jaw clenched. “What are you?” He asked. It looks like he was going to throw a punch anytime from now. Just great, he wanted drama.

“Carson stop. Can you just leave? I’d talk to you later.” I said. I said that only so he could leave. I’m a hundred per cent sure Mr Kings would fire me if a fight breaks out here. Hell, that’s just another reason for him to fire me. I’m pretty sure he’s doing this so a fight could break out and then he would take that as an excuse to fire me.

I noticed his eyes widen at what I said, what’s probably going on in his mind right now is ‘it’s confirmed, she’s a slut.’

Carson smiled relieved. He was going to say something but Mr King’s cold voice boomed. “I don’t think you know who I am, ’cause if you do this wouldn’t be happening. I won’t waste my time on you, leave or the security could escort you.” His jaw was clenched.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

You could tell he was restraining himself from hitting Carson. “Yeah, bye. Please go.” I said to Carson. He smiled and mouthed I’d call you later. With that, he walked out. This was unlikely Carson, though.

Normally, he would have made a scene, but I’m glad he didn’t. I don’t know who’d win if they fight.

Mr Kings.

Carson.

My subconsciousness argued. Who cares. But I know Mr Kings is a lot more powerful than Carson. No doubt he’s richer too.

Since when have I ever cared about who is richer? “I wasn’t joking when I said you should go home and change, if you’re not back in the next 30 minutes, consider yourself fired.” He said tucking his hands into his pockets and then walking away.

He’s so arrogant.

I watched him walk away. I sighed when he was out of sight. After waiting for 5mins I got out of the building, you might be wondering why I waited, well it’s because I wanted to make sure Carson is long gone.

I got into my car and drove off. On getting to my house, I changed into a suit, not bothering to check how I looked, I rushed out of the house.

I drove back to my working place. I ignored the weird stares from some of the staff. They’re probably wondering why I’m changed. I got to my office door. Opening the door, I saw Mr Kings standing next to the filing cabinet.

He turned towards the door. He probably heard me opening it. “What took you so long?” He asked.

I looked at him confusedly. “You’re 3 minutes, 43seconds late.” He finished. He was counting the time? Again? Wow.

“I’m sorry sir, but there wa-”

“Save it. He said cutting me off. He took a file from the cabinet and turned toward me.

“This is going to be the last time something like what happened earlier happens again or you’re fired.” He said and walked out of the office

“Yes sir.” I sighed when he was gone. Every time he’s around my heart increases at an abnormal rate.

I did a little work in my system and also some paperwork, I was glad Mr Kings hasn’t called me. My computer beeped, looking at the message, it was an invitation letter.

I read it carefully. Is Mr King getting engaged? It’s not that I’m against him getting engaged or something but there was no way I would go to an engagement of a man who hates my guts.

My eyes fell to the part which says ‘all employees from King’s enterprise are expected to attend really?

I don’t think Mr Kings have a good relationship with his employee so why invite them? As much as I wanted to ask him why and to tell him I won’t go to his engagement party, I couldn’t.

Who knows, he might use that as an excuse to fire me. And the engagement was tomorrow night, he didn’t even give us early notice.

Groaning, I closed my computer. I heard a knock on the door. I wondered who it could be. It can’t be Mr Kings.

He wouldn’t even knock, he would just barge in here. Clearing my throat, I said, “come in.” Jake walked inside the office.

He had the usual smile on his face, a smile which can brighten a dark room. “Jake, I wasn’t expecting you. But it’s a good thing you came, I was getting bored.” I said. He chuckled.

We talked about how recently we haven’t been talking much. We talked about so many other stuff. And I couldn’t stop laughing at his jokes.

My computer beeped, I opened it to look at the message sent. ‘I don’t know what’s going on in there but will you shut up?’

It was a message from Mr Kings. I was being loud? I wasn’t!

He’s so rude.

“About Austin’s engagement, I wanted to ask if you’d be my date?” Jake ask.

Jake normally refers to Mr Kings as Austin. Austin is his first name, but I’d never call him that during work period or he’d fire me. He once did that to a lady.

She had mistakenly called him by his first name and he fired her immediately.

Do I really have to go to that engagement party? “Why did he even invite his employees, he has no relationship with them.” I groaned.

He smiled. “It wasn’t Austin who invited them. It’s his dad.” He said and my mouth fell into an ‘o’

“So, what do you say?”

“Yes. But why do they have to give short notice? Jeez.” I groaned again.

We talked again for a little while and soon enough he had to go. I smiled and asked to walk him to the elevator which he agreed.

We stepped out of my office only to see Mr Kings and an elderly man in front of his office. The man was saying something about how proud he is of Mr Kings.

He must have noticed us as he turned towards us. “Jake!” The man exclaimed and walked towards Jake.

Now I see him, he looks a lot like Mr Kings, they have so much in familiar. But he doesn’t look as cold as Mr Kings.

He must be his father.

They exchanged greetings as a father and son would. He turned to me when done. “And who is this beauty?” He asked.

My cheeks turned red. What’s wrong with me? Blushing at an old man’s compliment. He’s not really old though, probably in his early 50s.

“She’s the one?” He asked before anyone could reply to his earlier question. I shook my head frantically. He laughed.

“You don’t have to deny it. Jake was barely his female friend, the last one he had was his first love. I’m so happy he’s found another one, I bet his dad would be happy too!” He said.

Is he really Mr King’s dad? Maybe an uncle? His personality is way different to Mr King’s own.

He wrapped his hands around me for a hug and released me a minute later. “So when is the party?”

“Yo-” he cuts Jake off.

“Let’s announce it at Austin’s engagement party!” He said.

“No, we’re just friends,” I said quickly.

“I told you, there’s no need to deny it.”

“Dad.” I heard Mr King’s call, but he ignored him. “I forgot! I’m Alex Kings, and you are?”

“Tessa. Tessa Carl.”

“What a beautiful name for such a beautiful lady. So are you ready to announce it tomorrow night?”

“N-” I tried to say but Jake’s voice overshadowed mine.

“Not yet.” He said. I threw him a ‘what-the-hell-are-you-saying look. Alex’s smile disappeared, but returned a few seconds later.

“Whenever you’re ready we’re going to have a huge party.” He said as his wristwatch beeped.

“Well, that’s work calling. Anyways, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Carl.” He said. I just bowed my head a little bit and watched him say some things to Mr Kings, he patted his shoulders several times.

He left. Mr Kings didn’t bother to hide the glare he was sending toward me and Jake. I shifted my eyeballs to look at Jake. He had a smile on his face and it was straight directed to Mr Kings.

This is not the first time I have seen both of them taunting each other.

Why was he glaring at Jake though? I heard they were best friends. They’ve been friends since they were babies.

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I turned back around and headed straight to my office, I just saw Jake off. I was glad there was no work tomorrow and next tomorrow.

The engagement must be huge.

I mean, I would be surprised if it wasn’t considering he’s a multi-billionaire. It also looks like his girlfriend is from a wealthy family.

I got to my office to find my office phone ringing, I quickly got to it and took the call. “He-”

“What took you so long to pick up? You seem to be trying my patience Miss Carl, I told you. Behave or I’d fire you.” I wanted to shout at him for the way he said that. But only God knows my fate if I do that.

“I’m sorry, Mr Kings, i-”

“File F45E.” And with that, the call died. I wonder how his past PA took all this. That poor girl, I heard she lasted for only a week, he must have been hard on her to make her quit that quickly.

I got the file and walked to Mr King’s office. Strolling the o table, I dropped the file on the desk and quickly turned around, and walked to the door.

“Miss Carl.” I heard him call. Oh, why does he have to call now?

“About you and Jake-” he cut himself off. “Forget it.” He said then wave me off. Jeez, I wanted to hear what he was going to say.

I turned around and walked out, hoping it would be 2 pm by the time I get to my office.

I’ve got tomorrow and next to spend with my daughter!

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