230-Sell Yourself "Anyway, keep the phone. It will help you connect with Zane," he said in a bit of a sad tone.

The silence remained between US for a few seconds, during which we only heard each other's restless breaths.

"I will go now. I have to take orders," I excused softly and hung up on him. I didn't enjoy treating him this way, but his constant denial of letting me see Helel had irked me.

The rest of the day was tiring.

I finally called Zane to tell him I wouldn’t be able to meet him today, but now we were arguing about even more stuff.

"So, Akin gave you this phone?" he asked. I could hear a little complaint in his tone. But I understood why he was feeling this way.

"Yeah! He wanted to make sure I was settling well in my new home. But I told him now I have you, so he doesn’t have to worry about me," I comforted him, and in response, he wheezed.

"I was going to gift you one. Why did Akin give you a phone?* he asked, still sounding very upset.

"I told you already, Zane." I answered, "Okay, listen, I called you to let you know I am unable to come meet you today. I'm so sorry but the workload is heavy today," I excused, not wanting to tell him anything about Pamela being difficult.

I didn't want to use Zane and his status to bend the rules of my workplace. Since Maura and Pamela would stay here for lunch, I decided to do that too.

As he asked, I couldn't help but let out a little laugh.

me what work you can do," I shrugged, my lip curling upward to form

give a shower to the dishes," he answered very sweetly. I bet he pouted,

he continued to talk, but I knew where he was going with his

shower myself." I

with the dirty plates and passed

to your boyfriend?" she teased, making me blush even

go now. Take

care,’ I said and heard him hang up

Look at you! You are all red. Must be someone very special." Maura was nonstop teasing me ever since she caught me on call. I bet she will be so shocked and happy when she finds out

After finishing work, Pamela, Maura, and I left for home

groceries in an hour. Since we didn't have time earlier that day, she will be getting them late. The grocery stores

she wasn't in the mood to have

said, turning my attention from

honest with me. She truly cares about me and my son. You know, she never even met my son like that, yet she packs food

She is," I agreed.

do anything for her." She then

walking a few feet ahead

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