Devil in red – episode 57
Devil In Red – Episode 57
© Goddy Francis
~GOLD~
” You should get out.” I say to the guy.
” Seriously ?” Mom asks.
I walk to the door and open it. I stand beside the door and gesture him to leave.
” Get the **** out ! ” I yell at him.
” Gold , are you alright ?” Mom asks.
” The **** I’m alright. Tell him to leave or I’ll get mad at him.”
He surrender and walk out. I slam the door angrily and cross my arms.
” Mom , what is the meaning of that ?”
” Really ? You don’t want to let him go ? You must let him go.”
” You can’t force me to love someone else. Mom go back home and leave me alone.”
” I’m not leaving till you move on.”
” I’m not willing to move on can’t you understand. He’s still alive and I have that strong feeling. You can’t force me to love someone , why can’t you understand Mitchel isn’t a bad person. You don’t know him.”
” What makes you think you know him ? You don’t know him either. I don’t want to Know him.”
I wave my hands in the air and walk out of the living room. I locked my door and throw my shoes aside. My phone rang and Perkins is the dialer.
” Are you at home ?” She ask.
” Yeah , I’m at home.”
” I hope you’re okay ?” She asks.
” Yeah , I’m fine.” I sigh and clean my eyes.
” Okay. Becareful.” She hang up.
I slump on the bed and cuddle my pillow. My eyes are w-t and I’m crying again. Why can’t he just return and save me from this humiliation and emotional stress.
The weekend roll by and I resume work on Monday. I sigh at my reflection on the mirror and get dressed properly. This will definitely save me from Mitchel’s stress and Mom’s boyfriend’s haunt.
I carried my bag and walk out of my room.
” Hi Miranda.” I k-ssed her on the cheek as she hug me.
” Where are you going ?” Mom asks.
” Mom I work.” I say to her.
” You work ? When did you start working ?” I roll my eyes at her question.
” Anne , she has an internsh¡p and she works with a magazine. It’s because of the accident that she had to take a break.” Aunt Elna says.
” Hmm..” mom mutters silently.
” I’m late.” I walk out and entered my car. I drove to work that morning and alight the car.
It’s been almost two months , how am I supposed to get used to everything again ?
” Golden..” Kim squeal as she rush to hug me.
” Good morning , Kimberly.” She smiles and disengage from the hug.
” How are you ? I didn’t expect to see you.”
” I’m right here.” I said.
” Are you back for real ?”
” Yeah..” she squeal again and hug me.
Someone cleared his throat and it’s Cameron.
” Cam.” He smiles and hand me a coffee.
” Thanks.” I take the coffee and hug him slightly.
” We need to see Kiki.” He takes my hand and lead me to her office.
We knock and her voice ordered us in. We walk in and she’s talking to a guy.
” Gold…”
” Hi , kiki.”
” I’m so happy to see you .” She stands up and pull me in for a hug.
” Are you back for real ?” I smile and shrug.
” Aww . Look at you. This is Anderson , the new editor.” She says pointing to the guy she was talking with before.
” Hi.” We exchange handshake and he smile. So terrible but he’s really good looking.
” She’s Gold. An an-lyst and our really good worker. Kiki owe her a lot for giving us a chance with Peggy.” I lower my head shyly and smile.
” It’s a pleasure meeting you. I believe you’re the awesome popular Mitchel’s girlfriend ?” Why is he talking about Mitchel now ?
Aren’t they aware he’s dead ? Cam clears his throat and hang his hands around my shoulders.
” I promise I’m gonna make you a manager.”
” I don’t need it , thanks. You should give it to Cam.”
” No I don’t need it. Gold you deserve it. I mean you brought life back to Kiki.” Cam says.
” Thanks guys. Please I love my Normal job. I really don’t wanna change anything.”
” If it’s fine by you then we’re good. I want you to be familiar with Anderson , he’s a good person.” I nod as he flash me a sed-ctive grin.
We walk out of Kiki as every single girl in Kiki greeted him. What’s up with him ?
” I’ll leave you both.” He tells us and left.
Cam and I walk to my office as I slump on my chair.
” When was he employed ?” I ask referring to Anderson.
” A month ago. He’s super hot.”
” You like him ?” I ask.
” The fact that I’m g-y doesn’t mean he should attract me . Although he’s hot.” I laugh and Cameron shrug.
” I’m being sincere . Almost every girl likes him.”
” Weird. Don’t care. It’s nice he’s not my assistant , I might puke you know.”
” Wow. I’ll leave you to work.” I nod and he walk out.
I sigh and rest my head on the chair. I hope this will work out. Forgetting Mitchel isn’t something easy though.
My door opens as Anderson walks in.
” I’m sorry , do you have knocking issues ?” I ask him.
He smiles and take a seat.
” I’m sorry , just wanted to drop by you know.”
” Thanks.”
” You look like a legend and beautiful too. You wanna hang out tonight.”
” I’m sorry , I’m not sure. I’m gonna be busy.”
” With Mitchel ?”
I furrow my brows and look at him. Why’s he acting like Mitchel is still alive.
” Yeah..” I blink my eyes because of the tears.
” Ooh okay. You are through with the article ?”
” I’m about to start.”
” I should leave you.” He stands up and smile again. Good , I don’t like him.
” Thanks. And please knock next time.” He nods and walk out.
I sigh and start typing. It’s afternoon and I’m hungry. If Mitchel was still alive , he would definitely bring me lunch.
God I missed him. I rest my head on my desk and cry again. A knock distracted me from my sad situation. I quickly clean my eyes and order the person in.
” Troy.” I exclaim.
How did he find me ?
I mean , what the **** is he doing here ?
” Are you crazy ? What the hell are you doing here ?” I yell at him.
” Come on , I was driving by just decide to check on you. I bought you lunch.”
” You ****in b******. Take that s*** out , now.”
” Gold , look, I know you love Mitchel. He has left and I’m willing to make you happy. I would love it if things work out for us.”
” Things can’t work out for us you a****le . I have a boyfriend and I want you to get out.”
” Come on please. Go out on a date with me.”
” Oh , I see. Your ears ain’t working. Get out.” I yell.
He sighs and drop a bag on my table.
” I brought you lunch .” I bite my l-ips and facepalm myself.
My mother is the cause of all this. What’s up with her ?
” Get out.” He nods and proceed to leave.
” And take this nonsense out.”
” I really like you , just think about it.” He open my door and walk out.
I look at the lunch he brought and hiss. Even if I decides to move on , how can I date someone like Troy. So annoying.
Someone knock and I let the person in.
” Gold , you’re always attracting good things . Look at that cute guy.” Gossip , she hasn’t changed.
” Thanks , Kim. What are you doing here ? I guess you’re supposed to be busy.”
” Yeah. Just wanted to check on you. Is that lunch ?”
” You can keep it , I mean take it.” She smiles and snatch it.
” Thanks, Gold. Is Mitchel coming later on ?” What’s happening ?
” I don’t know.” I reply and sigh.
” You’re okay ?” She asks. It seems she noticed my sad look.
” Yeah , I’m fine. I need to concentrate.” I said looking down on my computer.
” Okay , thanks for the lunch.” She winks and walk out.
How come Mitchel is dead and no one is aware ? Something is wrong and I just don’t understand.
For two months, I’ve not check the internet cause it’s weird the TV didn’t announced Mitchel’s death. Why didn’t I notice this ?
I check the net and saw nothing useful. His biography and Andrews death. I read about Drake and every other Cooper’s who are dead , but yet no Mitchel.
What is happening ?
I scroll down and read about Mitchel and yeah I read the crazy part that says I’m his girlfriend. Where’s his death news ?
” Gold…” Cameron knocks on my door.
” You can come in.” He walks in and shut the door.
” I brought lunch.” He smiles and drop it on the desk.
” Thanks , Cam.” He nods and turn to leave.
” Please , wait.” He stops and turn to look at me.
” So how come the internet didn’t write about Mitchel’s death ?” I ask. His jaw drop as she shrugs.
” I really don’t know. I think the family didn’t want to. They never wanted to announce it to anyone. The mourning would be terrible.” He sighs and I nod.
” Thank you.”
” Sure , becareful.” He walks out and I had to rest my head.
Something isn’t right , I need explanation. But who’s gonna give me these explanations ? Evening arrive and I closed for the day. Today was better than most days. I stop by in a pub and order for drink.
” Thanks.” The bartender smiles and nods.
” Are you okay ?” He ask. It’s obvious I’ve been thinking too much.
” Thank you , I’m good.” I take a deep breath and gulp down the second glass.
I ordered for another glass and gulp it down again.
” You’re about to get drunk.”
” I don’t ****in care.” I whimper and wipe my tears.
I gulp down the fifth glass till I’m really full. I facepalm myself and rest my elbow on his counter. I turn to look at the doorway and someone familiar is standing close to the door.
He stare at me for a while and walk outside the pub. I stand up and followed him outside. My heart almost drop to this strange figure.
” Mitchel…” His look is pale.
He’s standing few steps away from me as I take a bold step closer. We’re a step apart.
” Am I drunk ?” I ask looking at this cute eyes I haven’t seen for almost three months.
” I don’t think so.” He says.
” You talk.” I raise my hand gently and touch his chest. I move my hands to his check and feel it.
A smile curl up in his l-ips as he smile at me.
Please don’t let this be a dream.
To be continued