You Are My One and Only

Patricia let out a murky breath at that. I knew it. He’s upset and annoyed that he’s rejected. Then, his second text came. ‘Still paid for.’

She rolled her eyes at that. I won’t say a thing even if you decide not to pay me. She went to work as usual for the following days of the week. However, with Isaac’s absence, she wasn’t tasked with anything, resulting in extreme boredom.

She would look toward his desk every now and then. The office was super quiet with Isaac gone, like she had taken over his space.

Just then, her phone rang. It was a call from Isaac. “President Arnold.”

If it weren’t for the fact that she was sitting in his office every day, she would think that she had created this man out of her imagination when she hadn’t seen or heard from him in the last week. As long as he doesn’t want to see you, you won’t be able to find him.

“Pick me up at the airport with Tom.” He hung up the next second, not giving Patricia a chance to answer. How merciless of him! Ah!

At that, Patricia grabbed her bag and went to the underground parking lot. The chauffeur was waiting by the car when she arrived. Upon seeing her, he stubbed his cigarette and greeted, “Miss Aniston.”

“Tom,” Patricia replied, “we need to pick President Arnold up at the airport.”

seat and

Patricia went to the arrival hall and waited for about twenty minutes

managers in suits and ties. It seemed that

she didn’t see him, nor even received a single call from

waved toward him while calling out, “President Arnold, over

Adeline ran toward him.

his arm and

was utter ridiculous. She was just

could she compare herself with Adeline?! Alas, she had flattered herself, thinking he would be happy if she came

when he passed by

did,” answered Patricia after glancing at the dessert in her hands as she followed

hungry, so she deliberately picked

and Adeline entered the back seat while Patricia took the

the whole week.” At that, she rested her head against him. “Can I stay

the rear-view mirror and happened to meet Patricia’s