It's been months since I stepped into work ever since the engagement party disaster. I was really nervous. What if the security checks changed and my credentials failed all of my access? That's not possible. I was the one who set up the entire system. Unless,someone changed it.......So many things were going through my mind. None of which consisted of Victor. I had to stay focused.
Jean dropped me off at the main lobby entrance. I carried all of my stuff and made sure no one saw me. I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone. I definitely did not want to hear any 'condolences' or 'welcome back' in the most insincere, cheery tone from random people.
I entered the lobby area and no one was in sight. That was good news. I made my way through the security checks and headed towards the elevator area. Just then, I realized I dropped something and my hands were too full to grab them. That, was a bad start.
Out of nowhere, I heard footsteps. Someone was definitely running towards me.
Man: Excuse me, Miss Anderson. You dropped these. (picking up the cables from the floor)
I turned around and put everything on the floor. Before me, stood a man in brown laced loafers which looked a bit worn out. He had a light colored hoodie and a denim jacket on. My immediate thoughts were "he must be the maintenance guy".
MJ: Thank you.......(collecting the cables)
Man: That's a lot of stuff you have there. Let me give you a hand with those..... (grabbing the huge box from Melanie)
As much as I was hesitant to let him help me, I knew that he was about to make my trip upstairs a lot easier. I was trying to think of a reply and the elevator chimed.
MJ: Thank you......
The elevator door opened and we stepped in together.
MJ: So.....which department are you from?
Man: Erm....photoshoot......and set....erm.....on the fourth floor....
MJ: Oh! Have we met? I can't recall ever seeing you during photoshoots......
Man: Actually, I have seen you at the photoshoots. I don't think we've ever actually spoken to each other though......I'm kinda new here.......I just started working here a few months ago.....
MJ: I see.......what uh......what's your name?
Man: Capri. Mike Capri.
MJ: It's nice to meet you, Mr. Capri. (smiles) I'm Melanie Jayne.....erm.......
Mike: (laughs) I know who you are, Miss Anderson.......
MJ: (blushing) Right.......
I lead Mike across the hallway passing the meeting rooms and several administrative desks. I looked straight ahead and made sure no one spoke to me. I opened my office and let Mike in.
MJ: You can put those on the floor......
Mike: Ok. (putting everything on the floor) Is....everything ok?
MJ: (setting up the desk area) Why wouldn't it be?
Mike: Oh erm.....everyone stood up and stared as we passed......
MJ: Oh, it's probably nothing. I just haven't been around in a while......
Mike: Ok......Is there anything else I can help you with, Miss Anderson?
MJ: (busy setting up the computers) Hmm.....? Sorry, no......I mean....Thank you, Mr. Capri.
Mike: It's Mike. No problem, Miss Anderson. I'll just be on my way then......
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Melanie Jayne Anderson
General FictionFor someone who seems successful, things are not as easy going and simple for this famous designer.What seemed like a fairytale ended as her personal life comes crashing to the ground after learning and witnessing truth.Melanie Jayne must endure her...
