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At Brandson Industries, Smith walked into the building with several staff members greeting and congratulating him on his marriage to Elena.

“Is the boss not supposed to be on honeymoon?”

“True, why is he here?”

“Probably his wife couldn't satisfy him that much,” The junior staff gossiped from ear to ear, giggling at the fact that the boss left home early due to his wife's inability to perform her marital duties. Ignoring their voices, he took the elevator down to his office.

“Hello John, meet me in my office.” He made a call to his assistant as soon as he got to his office.

“Boss, you called for me.” A young man walked in through the door.

“Yes, I did. What about the Secretary I asked you to get for me?” Mr. Smith asked.

“Em, I tried my best but we couldn't get the one suitable for you sir. But we have one last option and I am currently interviewing her when you call me.”

“Send her to me. Let me access her myself.” Mr. Smith ordered.

A knock was heard on the door cutting their conversation short. Mr. Smith signaled to his assistant to get going as he called for the one at the door.

“Mr. Smith, your wife is here.” She said

“What!” He screamed.

“What is she doing here?” He thought for a moment.

“Should I send her in or ask her to wait?”

“Tell her I am busy.” He said and stood staring at the glass window opposite his seat.

“Well, it seems she has some packages for you.” She added.

“Tell her to drop it and let her know I will get busy so she should not wait up.” He added and signaled to be left alone.

“I am sorry, Mrs. Brandson but the boss is currently busy right now but he says you can drop the package and not wait up.” The fair lady said with a smile.

“Did you tell him it was me?” Elena asked with shock written all over her face.

“I am sorry, Mrs Brandson, there is nothing left I can do.” She said, collecting the package and making her way to leave.

“He doesn't want to see me. But what have I done?” Elena thought as she wiped the tears rolling down her face.

A knock was heard on the door.

“Come in.” He ordered.

She walked in. An Elegant, beautiful lady in a red French suit appeared before him with files in her hands. She coughed to bring him back seeing he was lost.

“Em, sorry. Have your seat.” He said, adjusting his tie.

“Thank you, sir.”

“Can I see them?” He asked

“Sure.” She hands over the files to him while she steals glances at him as he goes through the files.

He nodded his head surprised at her works and recommendations. After thorough questioning and evaluations, Mr. Smith finally concluded.

“You are hired, Miss Emma……” he stretched out his hands for a shake.

“Anderson” she replied, returning the handshake.

“Mr. John will show you your office. See you at 9 tomorrow morning.” Smith said

BRANDSON RESIDENCE.

“Hello”

“Hey, Elena, what's up?”

Elena broke down in tears overwhelmed with the feeling that her world seemed to be crumbling.

“Hey, why are you crying? I am coming over now.”

“No, don't worry. I am fine. Did you get the job?’ Elena asked, wiping her tears with her soft hands.

“Maybe.”

“Don't worry, it will be fine.” Elena encouraged.

“So Elena, did you guys do it?”

“What exactly?” Elena beaming with smiles

“What you’ve been waiting for? Common gist me. How did he do?”

“Sharrap. We ……..” a knock was heard on the door cutting the conversation on the phone.

“Girlfriend, talk to you later, my husband is here, bye.” She hung the call quickly and rushed down to the door.

“What kept you for a long time?”?” He said, kissing her on the forehead. Shocked at his expression, thought to question it but waved it to enjoy the moment.

“I was…

“Have you been crying?” He cuts in.

She hid her face to hide her swollen red eyes. He turned her face towards his and softly kissed her lips.

“Elena, I am sorry if I hurt you but you know I love you right.” He asked

“Then prove it.”

“I knew you would say that, so I brought your favorite white rose flower,” he said, giving her the bouquet. She inhales the fragrance with a smile on her face, she tries asking a question but is shut with a finger on her lips by her beloved husband.

“Not tonight, let's enjoy the moment, can we?” He whispered to her ears sending shivers to her spines. He carried her gently into the bedroom, caressing her tender lips with his thumb causing her to moan, he slowly took his hands down her chest line, and he noticed she was beginning to enjoy then he stopped. Shocked at why he stopped, she asked with curiosity.

“What's wrong?” Trying to search for answers in his eyes.

“Nothing, I suddenly remember I have work to do. I am sorry.” He said.

He climbed down from her and left to the guest room, Elena noticed her husband didn't go to his usual work table and trailed where he was heading and saw it was the guest room.

“Smith, wait! What have I done wrong?” She ran towards him hugging him from behind. He turned and gave her a peck on the head.

“I have to work. Goodnight.”

He turned to leave.

"What did I do Smith? Talk to me, don't shut me out. Smith! Smith! Smith!" Elena cried, banging on the door for a while before giving up. She quietly went to her room cowered under her duvet and wept.

"She doesn't deserve this, Smith," Smith told himself

"But, I have to work." He comforted himself with an excuse.

"Sooner or later you have to tell her, Smith" He thought, scratching his hair and groaning in agony.