Danger Zone
In the car, Aziel looks straight ahead as he pulls out of the parking lot. He doesn't look at me, but I can sense his disapproval of the situation.
“Loraine, pictures of you and Mr. Fellogan are going viral on social media. Did you indeed dump Danner for him? Is he the man you're in love with?”, he asks emotionlessly. I sigh and decide to tell Aziel the truth. “The answer to both questions is yes,” I tell him.
“I don't have to tell you that you're moving in a danger zone. The man is married, for God's sake! And you are with him next to his wife's sickbed. Are you mad? You are playing at high risk and it could be fatal for you. Do you realize the impact of your decisions?”, he responds a bit angry now. “I can't believe you let yourself be in such a relationship. This can never end well.”
Another sigh from me. I know I broke my own rules by getting involved with the married Dordrich, but I don't regret it. The strong love between us is worth enjoying once in a lifetime, whatever the outcome may be. I can only pray that the end of our relationship doesn't break us both to a point where recovery is not possible.
“You are absolutely right, Aziel. But you know the saying, the heart is not so smart?! I know this will have to stop somewhere, but I intend to enjoy it while I can", I answer him. "I'm glad I was able to be with him during the hours when he needed me. He was really devastated when he learned that his wife and children were injured."
Silently we ride on to my house, each lost in his own thoughts. I know that Aziel is not taking this new information about Dordrich well, his attitude tells me all about this. He is always protective of me and sees doom approaching.
When we arrive, he turns to me. “I have a suggestion on how to handle this. Let's go on holiday together for a few weeks. And when we get back, you'll end your relationship with Dordrich. Loraine, you have to cut this off. One day, a huge scene arises that can destroy your reputation. This never ends well.”
I look into his eyes and see the disappointment in them.
Although I am responsible for my own life and do not owe Aziel anything, I feel guilty for it. I hang over and hug him as tightly as I can. He's a little stiff at first but still takes me in his arms. His warmth is so comforting, like a safe haven after a raging sea voyage. I would like to stay in these arms forever, they offer security, strength, and selfless love. Aziel kisses my forehead and his lips lower until they find mine. An impetuous kiss follows, deep but tender as he always does, and I feel the familiar slight trembling through my body.
Again, I think how Aziel would be the most suitable life partner for me, if only I loved him enough. My feelings for him don't go that deep despite I need him in my life. Breathlessly we let go of each other, our foreheads still connected. “Let's run away together, take a few weeks of vacation and when we get back, we'll put things in order. You have to realize that you can't go on like this, you really have to get rid of your wild side now, Loraine”.
I let go of him with a smile. “Aziel, I'm really too young to go into a stable. I want to enjoy my freedom for a few more years before I settle down and start a family. It's really not the time yet", I tell him. “And about that vacation, let me think about it. You yourself have just returned from the Caribbean. Do you have a taste for it that you want to go back there so soon?". I laugh and open the car door.
We get out and he walks in with me to make sure everything is safe in the house.
After one last kiss, he leaves. It is still early in the afternoon, so I decide to continue my day in front of the television. With my phone in one hand and red wine in the other, I sit comfortably on the couch while the world news is presented. I scroll through my newsfeed on Facebook and Instagram and read the hottest stories about myself, Danner and Dordrich. Photos of me and Dordrich intimate, my arrival at the hospital where Dordrich's wife is being nursed. Thank God nothing was said about Aziel picking me up, they probably assumed he was there as part of his job.
And when I watch the business news on TV, I see Kaylah explaining my company's progress very professionally. Our latest collaboration with a Chinese business partner and the projects that have resulted from it, our shares in the mall and our grand plans and share expansion in other companies. Well, well, that Kaylah is turning out to be a real businesswoman, who would have thought that of my secretary. I always knew she had a greater capacity, and now she's proving it superbly. Her presentation is certainly newsworthy and interesting and the way she sells it is sublime.
I understand her strategy, it's one of damage control. She is trying to shift the focus of my company from my private affairs to my business interests. Windrug&So is a business enterprise, the personal life of a member of the staff is separate from the collective performance. And Kaylah clearly proves that here. My irresponsible behavior is in stark contrast to her confident, professional demeanor as she points out the fact and figures of Windrug&So.
But I won’t fool myself, she also ensures that her big salary and bonus remain guaranteed. Windrug&So won’t get bankrupt because of my careless acts, so does not have to go out looking for some low-paid job.
That bitch!..
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