~~~~~~~~~~Samantha~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I couldn't see Oliver leave after what happened just few minutes before. I really don't understand what was this all about. His behavior and mood swings gives me headache. One moment we had such nice conversations, having lunch together. But then he asked me such weird questions about me and Ben.

He literally asked me if Ben was my boyfriend. Why? Then again he dropped me home in such a good mood. He even tried to be extra protective when that guy was rubbing his filthy shoulder on mine. He came inside my house and was leaving in a good mood, but I don't know what made him so mad after Ben came. I saw anger and hatred in his eyes. He again called Ben my boyfriend, as if he didn't believe my words. But why? Why was he so bothered? Why did this matter to him? Was he jealous of Ben? It certainly felt so. But he is getting engaged, then why would he be jealous of Ben or any of my male friend. Could this be because he likes me too, the way I like him.

But he talked to me so rudely. He reminded me to call him 'Sir', and said he is going to pick Julianne up tomorrow at the airport. The thought of his rude tone, hateful eyes and unfriendly gesture made me teary. And few drops of tears fell from my eyes on the ground.

"Hey Sammy, what happened? Are you crying?" Ben turned my face towards him holding my chin up to see my face.

I couldn't hold back anymore and I hugged him tightly and started sobbing silently.

"Hey Beautiful, you are making me nervous now. Stop it. Don't cry please." He said and moved me out of the corridor back into my house. He made me sit on the sofa, brought a cup of water, handed it to me and sat down on the floor in front of me."

I took a few sips from the glass and handed it back to him.

"So, do you want to talk about it?" He asked placing the glass on the side table.

"It's Oliver, my boss. His behaviour is so confusing. I don't know what happened. He was fine a few minutes before but then he stormed out for I don't know what reason."

"Well, did he scold you or something?"

"No."

"Then?"

"He accused me that....", I didn't want Ben to know what Oliver thought of us so I just stopped myself from speaking further.

"Well let's leave the topic here. I'll sort it out tomorrow with him. Let's search your T shirt for now", I said standing up.

"That's better. Anyways I was not interested in knowing more about your rude boss. But mind you, if I ever saw you crying again because of your boss, I swear, he'll lose all his teeth that day", he said cocking his head on one side.

I couldn't resist myself from smiling.

"Hmmm, that's better", he said.

That is why he is my best friend. He just knows how to make me smile in any situation.

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I couldn't sleep at the night as Oliver's angry face kept haunting my thoughts the whole night.

I finally fell asleep at five in the morning after my mind and body lost all the energy from over analysis.

My sleep was broken after the sunlight strated hitting straight on my face and warming my room up. I wake up rubbing my eyes. I reached for my cell phone to see the time. It was 1:30 pm. I fell back on the bed lazily and jumped out of my bed screaming the next second. I rechecked the time. It was actually 1:30. I overslept. Damn!

I checked my inbox and call records. There were five missed calls from Christine and one from Oliver. There were two messages from Christine too.

1. Received at 1:17 am... 'Sam, where are you, it's already 1:15, boss has asked for you five times already. Come soon.'

2. Received at 1:29 am.... 'Sam, boss has asked me to type your expel letter. Where are you?'

The second message made me so angry. Who does he think he is. Always show off his power and money to all. I am just half an hour late and he has already asked to type my expel letter. He always treat me as if I am his slave or his private property.

I climbed down the bed, grabbed my clothes and went in the bathroom to get ready. Normally on work days I take just fifteen minutes to bath, but I took all the time to take bath and dress up. I was ready to go out in next one hour. Then I came out of my room and went straight to Ben's house and pressed his call bell. I was not sure if he would be at home but I needed to use his laptop to type my resignation letter. I wanted Oliver to realise that he is not the only one who get to choose everything for everyone. I pressed the button again and again but there was no reply. He must not be back, I thought and left.

I took a bus and went to nearest cyber cafe to type the resignation letter. Then I took another bus for the office. I reached office after fourty five minutes. I looked at the clock, it was 3:50 pm already. I am sure Oliver must be waiting with my expel letter in his hand to throw at me as soon as I enter his cabin. He wish!

I entered the office and looked towards Christine's desk. She was talking to someone on the phone, but as soon as she saw me she put the receiver off and headed towards me.

"Sam, where were you. See about that expel letter, Oliver actually...", I stopped her before she could finish.

"Christine that's OK. I'll speak to you, but first I need to talk to him", I said moving towards Oliver's cabin.

I opened the cabin door as I heard Christine's fading voice in the background, " But Sam, I had to tell you that....."

"May I come in Mr. Taylor?", I asked. Oliver was leaning back on his chair with his eyes closed and brows strained. He opened his eyes and sat straight as he heard me.

"Where were you Samantha? I asked you to report at 1. And I called you too. How irresponsible of you!", he said almost shouting at me. Typical Oliver.

"Actually, I was busy. Sir, I have come here to tell you that I won't be able to work with you anymore. Here, this is my resignation letter. Also, I won't be able to serve the notice period because of some personal reasons", I said and handed him the resignation letter.

He was obviously shocked. He was staring at me as if suddenly two horns grew on my head. He took the letter from my hand and opened it to read.

"What the hell Sam? Why?"

"I have written the reason there. It's personal I can't tell you."

"Did he asked you to quit?" He said with more anger in his eyes now.

"Who said?"

"Ben, who else!", He said with a disgusted look.

"What? Ben! Are you serious. Why would he tell me to quit. This is solely my decision", I said raising my voice a bit.

"I can't accept your resignation", he said and tore the letter and threw it on the dustbin.

"Well, anyways I quit. I don't care if you accept my resignation or not", I said and turned around to leave.

But before I could open the door Oliver took my wrist, and swinged me around forcefully and pinned me to the wall behind me. He gripped both my arms with his palms and said, "You can't leave me."

I was shocked. How can he force someone like this. And he himself wanted to throw me out, then why this. I am sure this was about his ego.

I tried pushing him to free myself but he was too strong. I couldn't even move an inch.

"Oliver, leave me. You can't force me to work for you. I don't want to."

"But why?", he said loosening his grip but still holding me up.

"I can't tell you, damn it", I said looking away from him.

He cupped my face in his palms and turned my face towards him and said, " Look Sam, I am really sorry for my yesterday's behaviour. I shouldn't have shouted at you. I am sorry. But don't leave. Please!"

I looked into his eyes. There was pain in his eyes. His voice was soft and he looked so vulnerable like a child who was scared to be left alone. I immediately lost all my anger.

"Ok", I said looking into his eyes.

"Thanks", he said moving away from me.

This was awkward.

"I'll be back in a few minutes. Excuse me", I said and moved out to avoid this awkwardness.

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