Mess

"Do you like this?"

Angel and Nora went out for shopping, though, Angel was doing it on purpose.

Why are you doing this?" Nora asked with confusion.

Can't I take my bestie to get some clothes?".

Angel lied.

She actually wanted Nora to get a dress she could wear for the date.

Ohh, it isn't a date, it's a meeting.

Angel was very certain that Nora won't suspect a thing because she was very oblivious and innocent.

Angel felt guilty because she was using her innocence against her, but she had no choice.

"Pick as many as you want" Angel said to Nora with a fake smile.

I'm so sorry Nora but I really have no choice.

***

Jason's apartment

I don't have to dress like I'm going on a date" Jason declined.

It's not a date, fine but you still have to dress properly" Butler Park insisted.

Jason wore a white tee with black shorts and probably sneakers.

I'm meeting an ordinary person so I don't have to dress like I'm actually going out for something vital " Jason walked out of his dressing room.

Jason was as stubborn as a mule. He only does whatever he feels is right.

Though he always has planned ahead in case his actions backfire.

***

Don't you think the makeup is too much?" Nora looked at herself in the mirror.

No" Angel was on her phone, texting Jason.

It's pretty intense".

I told them to do it that way" Angel smiled.

What's that supposed to mean??".

Mr. Anderson will be here soon" Angel checked her phone for the time.

What! Who's coming?" Nora dropped the mirror instantly.

"I'm sorry... I didn't have a choice. He realized that we were friends and asked to meet you" Angel voiced with an apologetic look.

"You should have pretended not to know me!!".

"He said he would find out on his own!... I was scared that he would find out that you are his employee".

You should have at least warned me" Nora hit the table in frustration.

Would you be here if I did??".

Nora wailed in anger and anguish.

He thinks you owe him an apology so just say you are sorry".

What?".

I'm going now. I'm sorry" Angel stood up and ran out of the restaurant.

Angel! Angel!" Nora called out.

She sat for about two minutes to process what just happened.

Was she dreaming?" Nora pinched herself.

Oh no, I'm not" Nora also stood up to take to her heels but she met Jason at the entrance.

Oh my!!".

Where are you rushing to, miss?" Jason questioned with a smirk.

Nora swallowed hard " I....I...wa... want... want".

I didn't know you stammer" Jason smiled and walked to the table.

Nora stood there in am awe "This is going to be bad".

Have your seat, miss..." Jason stopped because he didn't know her real name.

Nora sat reluctantly.

How much did you get to impersonate Ms. Addams?".

Ahh.... so.... $4000" Nora answered with her face down.

I'm in so much trouble. I will kill that girl if I survive this.

You tried to scam me for only $4000"

Nora had a bang and looked at Jason. He just hit the table, what do I do?

I kept telling her I didn't want to but she didn't believe me" Nora bit her lip.

Going as a replacement isn't technically a scam...is it?"

You pretended to be someone else and also wasted someone's precious time for your own benefit. And you don't think is a scam?".

What the f**k? Is he interrogating me?" Nora muttered inwardly.

I... needed money urgently and it wasn't yet the end of the month so I couldn't collect my paycheck".

I thought you were just a regular scammer... but you have a job" Jason smiled.

Nora's cheeks were as red as tomatoes already. she was really scared.

I need to get out of here real quick.

I...I wish I could pay you for all of your time I wasted but unfortunately, I can't. So I will just apologize" Nora dared on to look at him.

Nora knew his angry face because she has been his secretary for two years and seven months.

Though you might find it hard to understand his expressions but she knew her boss best.

Do you think that would be enough?" Jason asked.

I can't repay him with money or gifts because he has way more than I do but what else can I do?

I promise that I will do everything in my power to help you out if you ever need a favor" Nora placed her hands on her chest awkwardly.

Are you still angry?".

In what way do I not look handsome?" Jason sat upright bringing his face closer to Nora.

I was just blabbering the other day... I'm sorry" Nora smiled.

So that's why he got so angry?".

I would like to take my leave" Nora picked up her phone.

So you and Angel live together?"

No, I live at Garson street, about ten minutes after the Garson bus stop" Nora smiled.

OMG" Nora covered her mouth.

There was something about both of them, they were both dumb.

Jason dialed her number "Pick up my calls when I call you. If you don't, I will come to find you... and.. what's your name?".

Isabel" Nora was more cautious this time.

That's my name... Isabel" She grinned weirdly.

Jason saved it and walked out of the restaurant.