24

Calvina

Waking up made me sick cause I didn't want to see or hear Caroline's voice. It was the worst thing that happened in my life. I really hated myself for allowing Caroline into my life. I'm about to loose the most important people in my life and I can't let that happen. I got up and dressed for work before leaving the room. I met Lucy downstairs which was confusing.

Calvina: What's going on?

Lucy: Erm.....nothing. Lisa is going to be back tomorrow.

Calvina: Oh....so you'll be going back?

Lucy: Yeah. I haven't told Marcel I'm a twin.

Calvina: Why haven't you?

Lucy: Well.....Marcel. She's nice and all. She makes me feel things I didn't know was there and I'm scared. I don't know if I'll be good enough for her.

Calvina: Oh Lucy. You don't want her to know?

Lucy: Please Cal. At least for now. I'm going on a date later today. Can you help me.

Calvina: Will do. So let gets back to work. Try and tell her before you go.

Lucy: I will.

We left to the office where we met Xavier in my office. He looked tired from his facial expression he didn't want to be here.

Calvina: What do you want Xavier?

He turned and quickly got up from his seat.

Xavier: Good morning Mrs Stone. I came to congratulate you on a successful partnership with our company.

Calvina: Oh okay.

Xavier: Please accept this small token as a gift.

I looked on the table and saw a box wrapped beautifully with a bow on it. I was conflicted as to what was in it. I turned my attention back to him and smiled or at least tried to.

Xavier: I'll be on my way Mrs Stone.

He left and closed the door behind me and I collapsed on the ground. I didn't know how it became like this. How we moved to become mere business partners in just a day. I was blaming myself for everything. I shouldn't have allowed Caroline into my life. I shouldn't have given her a second glance at all. I got up from the ground and went to drown myself in my work.

After lunch break I was back to work again. I was busy that I didn't see Andrew come in.

Andrew: Hey Cal.

Calvina: Andy? What are you doing here?

Andrew: I came to see how you're doing? So how are you doing?

Calvina: Not good. Xavier is totally ignoring me. I don't know what to do. I'm dying inside. I don't know how to behave around him anymore. Its like we've become strangers.

Andrew: Oh really?

Calvina: Yes. Today he came to my office and started addressing me as Mrs Stone. We've become formal now.

Andrew: That hurts. Oh by the way. Where's Lucy? I didn't see her in front of your office.

Calvina: She's going out with Marcel so made her leave. Lisa is coming back tomorrow.

Andrew: Great. I can spoil her before her wedding.

Calvina: Marcel doesn't know Lucy's a twin. She said we shouldn't say anything at the moment.

Andrew: What is wrong with you girls. When you see an opportunity opened you back out. I'm going to talk to her when I see her.

Calvina: She'll be gone before you know it. She'll leave after her date.

Andrew: Poor girl. So what you going to do about Caroline.

Calvina: I think I have to do the impossible. Can you convince Xavier to divorce me?

Andrew: Are you mad? He's already thinking you don't love him anymore. A divorce is something else.

Calvina: I know but I'm lost. I can't see him suffering. Someway somehow I have to let him go.

Andrew: You were only married for two days. How about two weeks more. That would be good.  I can't convince him now.

Calvina: Okay I'll be waiting for that. I just hope what I'm planning goes accordingly.

Andrew: Don't worry.

Xavier

Xavier: I'm not waiting another day again. I'm going to tell her I love her and I don't care what Caroline does.

Harry: Then you die. Who's she going to mourn again? You? Don't be heartless.

Xavier: But I'm dying and so is she. You can see it on her face. I want to hold her and tell her she's doing good.

Andrew: To be honest Xavier. You being with her is what is killing her.

I turned my head to the direction of Andrew's voice. He was standing in the doorway with Brad.

Xavier: I thought you left already.

Brad: Naaaa we just came to say goodbye before going into hiding.

Xavier: Very funny.

Harry: But come to think of it. You can get Caroline behind bars easily.

Andrew: How? We tried everything.

Harry: What of attempt murder? On one of the leading business men in the country. She wouldn't stand a chance.

Brad: So who would it be?

Harry: I was thinking maybe you Xavier. Find a way to provoke her and we'll take care of the rest.

Xavier: How do I do that? Without getting killed early?

Harry: Please just flirt with her. In Caroline's presence. She'll genuinely fall for that.

Brad: I think that's a good idea. What do you say Xavier. Its definitely better than being a divorcé.

Xavier: You guys would have to help me.

Brad: Don't worry. I'll do that for you. They don't call me the flirt king for nothing.

Andrew: They sure do. Now what were you and the waiter talking about last night.

Brad: Erm...that was not what you think. I have eyes only for you.

Andrew: Oh really?

I laughed at the way Brad became an obedient puppy for Andrew. I wished Cal and I were the same. It can wait. I'll be with my Calvina soon. I just have to be patient and go according to plan. If this works I'll be so relieved.

Xavier: Okay. I'll do it so when should I start?

Harry: When we get home.

Xavier: Okay. Andy wish me luck okay.

Andrew: Don't worry you'll be fine.

Brad: You're supposed to flirt with Calvina not my boyfriend.

Andrew: Oh shut up Brad.

He frowned for being scolded by Andrew making Harry and I laugh so hard. I cleaned the tears that formed at my eyes and smiled. I really needed that laugh. Now I'm more ready than ever.