Sunny sat on the bed wondering why Melissa isn't back yet. "It's been over an hour now. Where could she be?" She asked.
The door slowly opened as someone enters the room.
"You know I was worried that you were abducted by aliens, for you to have taken so long" Sunny said as she placed her phone on the table.
"I came here as soon as I heard the news"
Sunny paused, she looks at Olivia in shock. "Miss Olivia? How did you get here?" She asked.
"Melissa stopped by the shop. She filled me in on everything"
"Melissa. Of course it's her doing" Sunny said as she dragged her palm across her face.
"I was beginning to worry when you didn't show up for work yesterday"
Olivia placed a box of cake and a bouquet of flowers.
"What's all this?" Sunny asked. "Haven't you seen a get well soon gifts before?" Olivia said.
"Is that a lotus bouquet?" Sunny asked. "Yeah" Olivia said.
"Those are expensive..."
"You're worth it tho... Forget about the flowers. How're you feeling?" Olivia asked. "I'm better"
"Thank goodness. When I heard the news, I lost my mind..."
"I'm sorry for making you worry"
"Don't apologize.... I'm happy you're fine love" Olivia said.
"How was sales yesterday?" Sunny asked. "Yesterday was a complete disaster. I mixed the wrong color for a gender reveal, I gave a package to the clients side chick instead of his wife and I forgot to deliver Mrs Esmeralda's bouquets and cakes for her husband's birthday"
Sunny hissed. "She must have been pissed about that"
Olivia laughs nervously. "She was livid. I had to add in an extra cake and appetizers as apology" She said.
"I guess you're too irresponsible for someone to stay mad at you" Sunny said.
"Ohh are you saying you find me irresistible?" Olivia said.
"No no no what I said was irresponsible not irresistible" Sunny said.
"Ouch... That hurts my ego honestly. I can't be that bad" Olivia said.
"Nah you're not that bad. You're quite loveable"
"Do you find me loveable?" Olivia asked
Sunny's voice hitched. "You're my boss so of course whatever you do is loveable"
"You know that's not what I meant" Olivia said.
"B... Boss don't..."
Olivia placed her finger on Sunny's lips. "Stop... Don't say anything... Gosh Sunny you're making it hard for me to control myself right now" Olivia said.
She looks Sunny in the eyes.
"I know I said I'll wait but it's driving me insane. I'm aware you like Alejandra and that's the reason why you can't accept me but I don't give two fucks about your past. I'm willing to wait as long as you love me"
"Even after knowing I already like someone?" Sunny asked.
"Especially after finding out. To be honest I don't care at all if you still love her, I'm willing to give you reasons to forget her" Olivia said.
"I... I don't want to hurt you" Sunny said.
"I know. It's my choice to wait.... I really don't want you to accept me out of pity"
"That's kinda difficult to do. You deserve someone who loves you more than you love me" Sunny said.
"I want you Sunny"
"No you don't... Don't waste your time on a fucked up soul like me" Sunny said.
"You don't get it Sunny. I love you regardless, fucked up and all.... It's you I want and I don't mind waiting five years for you to feel the same way" Olivia said.
Sunny could see the sincerity in her eyes and that scared her.
"You deserve to be happy. You deserve to get married to a handsome guy and you both would have three kids that you'll adore" Sunny said.
"Guy? You have to understand that my parents already know I'm gay and they are happy, they know that there's no way in hell I'm ever getting married to a guy
"..... And if you wanted me to be happy Sunny then I'll be happy if I had you by my side. With three little kids that we'll both adore"
"You're sick. I'm sorry.... I know you're my boss but you're actually sick. You want to picture me in your life? Tell me the future women have from marrying each other. We are both women.... It would never work" Sunny said as she gripped the blankets tightly.
"Now you sound homophobic. Look Sunny just because Alejandra was a chicken to accept who she really is, doesn't mean I'm like her.
"Besides you've dated a lot of women and that wasn't a problem. So why is it such a big deal now? I want you Sunny. No one else but you" Olivia said. She held Sunny's face gently.
"You can have any girl in the world. You can have everyone else, anyone else... why me?" Sunny refused to look her in the eyes.
Olivia lifts Sunny's chin pulling her closer.
"Because you're the only one who came into my life when I least expected it. You made me feel things I wasn't supposed to feel"
"Your smile, gosh your laugh and the way you interact with people it's mesmerizing.... For what is worth I really really have feelings for you"
"But if that makes you uncomfortable.... Then forget about everything. Forget about the confession and move on. Let's go back to the way things were" Olivia said as she stood up from the bed and walk to the door.
"Wait" Sunny called out.
Olivia looks at her "What.... what is it?" She asked.
Her voice filled with emotions that she's trying so hard to hold back.
"You can't just confess to me and expect me to forget about everything. How can you tell me to pretend it never happened?"
"I know.... I know... I know it's going to be hard but right now I don't know what to do.... I don't know what I'm doing" Sunny said.
"That's why I asked you to take your time to think it through. I'm not going anywhere.... I'm right here by your side. I want you to know that If you want us to go back to being professional, I'll respect that. Never forget that I'll always be there when you need me"
"You.... Promise?"
"I promise" Olivia said with a weak smile.
"Why don't you get some rest? I'll see you once you're discharged"
Olivia left the room.
Sunny clutched the blankets tighter as hot tears fell down to her cheeks.
"Why didn't I meet you at a better circumstances? Why did I meet you now that I'm all so broken?..... You would make a perfect partner but not for me"
"You deserve better than me..... better than a broken piece of shit like me. Why am I so terrified to tell you that I actually feel the same way?.... But I'm just scared to get my heart broken"
"Forgive me.... Find it in your heart to forgive me.... Cuz I think I really love you too" Sunny said to herself.
Olivia who stood by the door smiling to herself heard everything.
"Finally I get to know how you feel about me... Don't worry, I won't give up till you're mine Sunny. I swear it" Olivia whispered to herself.
The next morning Sunny was discharged from the hospital. "Hold on let me call an Uber" Melissa said as she brought out her phone.
A purple Rolls-Royce phantom pulled up infront of them. "The fuck!" Melissa said pissed.
"Hey bitches" Ariana said. She stepped out of the car and went to hug Sunny.
"Oh my God baby. I'm so sorry I wasn't able to show up yesterday.... I had things to do" Ariana said.
"Dude where did you get that sweet ride?" Melissa asked "Did you steal money from Roberto?" Sunny asked.
"Did you rob a bank?" Melissa asked.
"No... My mother-in-law gifted me three cars, fifteen properties and an entire gold company" Ariana said awkwardly.
"Hehe.. she said mother-in-law" Sunny laughs.
"I guess the name Gonzalez suits her well" Melissa said.
"Ugh shut up you guys" Ariana said in embarrassment.
"Why would she gift you a car when you barely know how to drive?" Sunny asked in confusion.
"Because I have my personal driver" Ariana knocks on the window and signaled him to step out.
"Guys this is my driver Walter..... Walter this girls are my friends. Melissa and Sunny" Ariana said.
"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance" Walter said.
"Ohh fancy" Melissa said teasing.
"Alright let's get going" Ariana said. "Where would you like me to take you to Mrs Gonzalez?" Walter asked.
"Oh you can take a cab home" Ariana said
"I'm to drive you anywhere ma'am. You can't drive if you don't mind me saying" He reasoned.
"Dude relax, I'll drive her. Don't fret I'll bring her back in one piece" Melissa said.
Walter throws the key to Melissa.
"Don't scratch it" Walter said. "What am I? Your chauffeur?" Melissa enters the car.
Ariana helps Sunny to the car. Melissa turned on the car, the engine roars to life.
"Yeahh now that's what I'm talking about baby.... I never thought I'll ever touch a steering wheel again. The Lord sure answers prayers" Melissa said.
"Melissa drive like a sane person" Ariana said. "Ohh girl you know I'm insane" Melissa said.
Half an hour later, it took exactly half an hour of Ariana pleading with Melissa to drive responsibly.
Melissa stopped Infront of an abandoned house. "Melissa are you sure this is the right house?" Sunny asked.
"Yes!! That's the address on my phone" Melissa said.
"This is the house? The almighty house Antonio got for us? I'm disappointed.... I was expecting an entire estate..... This looks like a haunted house" Ariana said.
"This would suffice for now. I mean with a little home touches here and there it would look like a perfect home" Melissa said.
"This house is too poor, even for our standards" Ariana said. "Don't be dramatic Ariana... Cut him some slacks"
"I expected more from Antonio.... I expected him to show off his wealth a little or at least get us a decent house" Ariana said.
"Many years ago, we prayed for a house like this. Now we're beneath it?" Sunny asked.
"Sunny we have to set standards for ourselves or else people would use us" Ariana said.
"It doesn't mean everything is about money..... Why would... "
Melissa's phone rang easing the tension. "Good afternoon boss" Melissa said.
"Were you able to locate the house?" Antonio asked. "Yes I'm there as we speak" Melissa said.
"Do you like the house?" Antonio asked. "Define like? Define house?" Ariana asked.
"Is it that bad? I made sure everything was up to your taste....." Antonio said. "To her taste? Melissa since when did you have a shitty taste?" Ariana asked.
"Ariana shut up" Sunny said.
"Alright then how do you see the entrance?"
"If he's asking about the bushes then tell him it's like a jungle in here. I feel like Tarzan and George of the jungle" Ariana said.
"Bushes? Where did you guys go? A forest?" Antonio asked.
"Well we're at um....." Melissa scratched her head.
"Put me on camera"
Melissa puts Antonio on. He saw an abandoned and damaged house.
"That's not your house. Your house is about six blocks away" Antonio said.
"Ohhhh, my bad" Melissa said. "Text me when you get there" Antonio said.
Melissa drove infront of a beautiful white gate. It had two lion statues by the side.
"Wow nigga proved me wrong" Ariana squeals in excitement.
The gate automatically opened as Melissa drove in.
They were greeted by a beautiful mansion that had a fountain by the side.
"This is amazing" Sunny said.
Inside the house a beautiful chandelier hung up in the middle of the house.
There was a grade staircase leading upstairs.
The kitchen was beautifully furnished. The fridge was fully stack with food and the cupboard were filled with cereals.
"Let's check out our rooms" Ariana said as she ran upstairs. "You act as if you're going to stay here" Sunny said.
"Doesn't matter" Ariana yells.
Melissa went upstairs, the first thing she noticed was that each door had a name on them.
She walks up to a door that had her name on it. "Wow.... He took the assignment seriously" Melissa said.
She enters her room. "Purple and lilac?" Melissa asked herself.
"You've gotta be kidding me. I remember him asking what my favorite colors were. I thought it was weird but I told him a random color. To actually think he'll take it literally"
Melissa opened the closet to find a lot of expensive clothes, shoes, bags and perfume.
"That's unfair.... You and Sofia have the best rooms in the entire house" Ariana said.
Melissa sighs in exhaustion. "Don't be overdramatic" Sunny said.
Melissa's phone rang again.
"Is it to your liking? Do you like your room? I remembered you said purple is your favorite color... The house has a total of twelve rooms and each of your rooms are master bedrooms... I didn't think...."
"Sir we love it. Thank you so much for what you've done for us. As for my room, it's lovely...."
"You like the clothes I've arranged for you?" Antonio asked.
"Yes.... I really love them" Melissa replied with a smile.
"I'm glad to hear that" Antonio said.
"Get some rest, I'll see you tomorrow" Antonio said. "Sure thing sir" She ends the call.
Melissa laid on the bed staring at the ceiling. Sunny and Ariana joins her. "Things are starting to make sense" Ariana said.
"I hope it stays that way" Melissa said. She hugged the both of them.