9. In what capacity sir?

I spent a whole hour thinking about Walter and his friend, but I had to remind myself that it was none of my concern, I tried to refocus my attention on my problem which was Sipho because has been too quiet, I finally decided to call him first, but he did not pick up and I sent him a text, the two ticks confirmed that my message was sent. I did not like the way he was starting to make me feel, it took me back to the worst breakup of my life, and I immediately remembered the vow I made to myself and I decided to let him be. Now I can say I also do not like the way he handles his problems. 

I threw my phone on the bed and quickly went to take a shower, and when I came back there was a text, at first I thought it was Sipho, but as I got closer, I saw that it was from an unknown number:

"Ms Thandie Lohan do you mind joining me for a drink downstairs"

I knew who it was immediately, but I was shocked because he said we will see him tomorrow' 'Did the friend he went to see blow him off?' I thought to myself, I immediately replied "No, not today sir, I am not feeling well", trying not to sound rude, before I could even put the phone down, I saw another text notification,

"Oh no...are you sick? Should I bring you some medication", 

I replied: "I have already taken some sir, thank you for your concern, see you tomorrow"

He finally sent his final text: "Alright then, sleep well."

I think he could sense that I was not comfortable with the idea, I was honestly disappointed that he gave up so easily, but it was for the best, especially since I didn't know where I stood with Sipho, I was happy with that.

The next morning I was first in the lobby, again, but I was met with a scene I wished I never witnessed, I caught a glimpse of Walter escorting the female colleague from yesterday to a cab, and he gave her a gentle perk on the cheek before closing the door behind her. I was so annoyed, I immediately thought 'The nerve of this guy, just yesterday he was asking me for a drink and today he is busy with other women!' I felt a huge wave of jealousy, disrespect, and anger at the same time.

"Ms Thandie Lohan, how are you feeling today?" He said while touching my face, 'with the same hands he just used to touch that woman!' I felt the disrespect overpower all the other emotions, I violently removed his hand from my face, "I am feeling better sir, thank you for asking"

"So you will be able to join me for a drink tonight?", he ignored my rage, instead, he looked amused by my reaction...which fueled me even more, the arrogant jerk! I had to know if I even have the right to be pissed, I mean what if asking me for a drink was at a professional level, that means all these emotions I am feeling are unjustified, and once again, I misread the situation, and so with a firmer and more serious tone, "In what capacity sir??" at this point, I did not bother to mask my anger.

He smirked and observed me for a few seconds, then gently lowered his head and whispered in my ear, "Whichever one you want?", his voice went back to being manly and seductive....