You Are Dispensable

Mr Olsen wouldn't stop making fun of Jake. "Even after the apology and bribe, you are still being kicked out of your house," Mr Olsen laughed. "I told you she is difficult to handle. What was the bribe?" Jake responded. "It's a secret between us," Mr Olsen winked. "You are up to some mischief," Jake said. "Will you prepare our dinner?" Mr Olsen asked. "No, I won't unless you tell me what the bribe was," Jake replied. "I'm the best cook in the world. My cooking prowess is unmatched and that's why Jake wants to eat my meal," Mr Olsen sang as he made his way to the kitchen. Jake laughed walking behind him. "You definitely cherish the bribe's secret," Jake said.

Katherine submitted some files to Mr Olsen. "They all just require your signature. I've checked and considered each pros and cons. This," she placed another file on the table, "The terms and conditions are ambiguous. I think you should check it yourself and determine what will be done about it," she said. "If it is ambiguous, just discard it and tell them to prepare something better if they are interested in the collaboration," Mr Olsen responded. "Alright sir," Katherine nodded. "Your efficiency at work makes me fall harder for you," Mr Olsen said. He was holding her hand. "I believed we are over this matter," Katherine said. Mr Olsen stood up and spun her around. "Remember, I told you I won't give up until you are mine," Mr Olsen said. "Not in this lifetime," Katherine replied.

"Why wouldn't you agree?" Mr Olsen questioned. "Because you are my boss. And the CEO for Christ's sake," Katherine questioned trying to wiggle herself out of his range. "Is that a barrier?" Mr Olsen asked. "No. It's a wall," Katherine said the words that came to her mind at that moment. "Oh? A wall? Strong or weak one?" Mr Olsen has a mischievous smile on his face. "A very strong one," Katherine said. "What if I break it down?" Mr Olsen widened his grin. "That is quite impo......." Katherine was saying but he pulled her closer to himself such that a move from him will make his lips crash on hers. "Sir?" Katherine mumbled. "When you call me sir, it sounds so alluring I'm afraid I will break the wall now," Mr Olsen said in a whisper. Before she could even react or make a response, he made their lips come in contact. She felt the time freeze. The earth spun. Her heartbeat went into turmoil such that she was afraid she would have a cardiac arrest.

Katherine with all her strength freed herself from Mr Olsen after coming back to her senses. Mr Olsen smirked and let go. He realised that his kiss has an effect on her but didn't make a comment about it. "Sir! That's very bad of you. Someone could have entered upon us. How was I suppose to explain this then?" Katherine fumed. "You sound like someone who has been waiting to be kissed by me but is afraid of how to initiate it," Mr Olsen said. "Never! I just don't want the wrong message passed around. I only allowed you to kiss me because I invaded your privacy and I know there was no way I can compensate you for it," Katherine said. "A very brilliant excuse to give after giving in to my kiss because of how electric it was," Mr Olsen said. "Mr Olsen," Katherine hit the table with her palm, "Let today be the last time you will ever try to get intimate with me. As from now on, I'm just your assistant. Nothing more. Nothing less," she warned. "If I go against what you've said, what will happen?" Mr Olsen laughed. "You will leave me with no other choice but to resign," Katherine responded. "Resign. You are dispensable after all," Mr Olsen said.

Katherine angrily went to her table and drafted out her resignation letter. When she was done, she sent it to Mr Olsen's mail. She also printed it in paper form and dropped it on Mr Olsen's table. "Your resignation letter is rejected. You have to state the reason for your resignation," Mr Olsen said. "Really? Is this really it?" Katherine scoffed. "Yes. State the reason for your resignation," Mr Olsen said. "I stated it there already. You are abusing your power and also taking advantage of me," Katherine said. "Oh? That's really there but I want evidence," Mr Olsen said. "Evidence?" Katherine was surprised. "Yes, I want evidence. I might as well sue you for privacy invasion," Mr Olsen said, "And fake identity," he added. "Privacy invasion? Fake identity? When did I commit all these? When?" Katherine questioned.

"You've forgotten so soon? You went to the Olsens' mansion without me knowing," Mr Olsen said. "So? I went to visit Gina," Katherine responded. "Oh? You went to visit Gina? Then what were you doing in my room that you even took my hairpin?" Mr Olsen queried. Katherine didn't say anything. "You are tongue-tied?" Mr Olsen said. "Alright. Go ahead and sue me for privacy invasion but you'll never win if you sue me for fake identity," Katherine said. "Why? Why won't I win if I sue you for fake identity?" Mr Olsen asked. "Can't you see? It's an offense I never committed," Katherine said. "How can you be so slow witted? You didn't commit fake identity? Weren't you in the Olsens' mansion as their only son's girlfriend?" Mr Olsen enquired. Katherine glared at him. "Are we dating? No. I agree that I asked you out but did you accept? No. Then, why go like you are my girlfriend? Fake identity," Mr Olsen said. "These are baseless. It's like you knew this will happen so you planned to attack me like this. This is bullying," Katherine grumbled. She took the printed resignation letter and shredded it into pieces. "You are a cheat," she threw the shreds on Mr Olsen. Mr Olsen had a smug smile on his face.

Jake called Sophia when it was almost time for her to close. "Should I come pick you up?" he asked after they have exchanged pleasantries. "Of course, my driver. If you don't, do you want me jumping from bus to bus?" Sophia replied. Jake sulked where he was but he didn't grumble to make Sophia aware of his sulkiness. "Alright. I have a surprise for you," Jake said. "Hmmm. Let's see what you got for me this time around," Sophia said. "I have a question for you," Jake said. "What question?" Sophia responded. "Are you still angry with me? I apologised already," Jake said childishly. Sophia was tempted to laugh but she refrained herself from doing so and put on a straight face. "I will answer you when you come to pick me," Sophia replied. "Why not now?" Jake asked. "When you come to pick me. Bye. Love you," Sophia said and ended the call.

Jake sat swirling around on his chair. He was wondering what exactly was going on in Sophia's head. He has a feeling she was up to some mischief. He began to think of what mischief Sophia might do and planned a counter mischief too. He was giggling as his mischief scenario played on his head. He didn't even know his secretary has entered the office. The Secretary stood wondering what was wrong with his boss. "Sir? Sir!" Blake, the Secretary called up to three times before Jake answered him. "Yes," Jake quickly composed himself and faced his secretary with a straight face. Blake began to tell him why he was in his office.