La sucked in a deep breath as she stood on the porch of Nn’s apartment. She was about to go to work. Nn was long gone.


    Well he went to work alone in his car while she had to board a taxi.


    She would get a car once she learnt how to drive.


    She began to walk towards the road, so that she could catch a taxi and she wanted to visit the pharmacy also to get some drugs.


    La had still not forgotten what Nn had done to get, after that day, she made sure never to break any of his rules and stayed away from him as far as possible.


    “Taxi..” she waved down a taxi which was passing by.


    Luckily for her, she found one early. Before she had to wait for ages.


    “Take me to Raleighpany and please drop by any nearest pharmacy..” she informed the driver who shook his head in agreement.


    …..


    La got down from her taxi after paying for her fare. She safely tucked the drugs she bought into her purse before heading inside.


    “Good morning Bertha…” She greeted Bertha as she walked away from her as fast as possible.


    From her little observation, she was bing the main topic in thepany amongst the women as they gossiped about the expensive clothes she recently started to wear.


    The least she could do was avoid them all.


    “Hi La..” Bertha waved back cheerfully but La was already out of earshot.


    Getting into her office, she sat down after settling down ready for the day’s job.


    “Oh my goodness..” La groaned looking at the work that was stock piled for her.


    She wondered if Nn had no conscience for her. He just stock piled work for her, not even thinking of the fact that she’s just one, there’s no one to help her.


    Little wonders that none of his past secretariessted for more than a month. They were obviously fed up.


    She hissed in annoyance beginning the day’s job.


    ……


    La was buried in her work when Xander walked into her office and said to her.


    “Hey there, La! Are you ready to take a break from all that hard work and grab a bite to eat with me?”


    La looked up with a smile and replied “Haha, you’re such a smooth talker! But I’m pretty busy here, so I’m not sure I can take a break right now.”


    She totally forgot that it was lunch time, if not for Xander who hade to inform her, she would have probably had no idea about that as she was so engrossed in work.


    “Aw,e on, just a quick lunch break to recharge your batteries. You’lle back to work feeling refreshed and ready to tackle anything. Besides, my treat!” Xander yfully said as he stood in front of her desk.


    “Thanks for that Xander but I’m pretty much upied. Maybe another day..” She politely refused his offer, though she was starving.


    “Oh, you’re trying to act tough. But I’m not giving up that easily. How about if I bring the food to you, and you can eat it at your desk while you work? Then you can kill two birds with one stone.” He offered but La shook her head.


    “I don’t know why you’re being nice, but I’m good.” she smiled warmly at him. She would just grab something after lunch.


    “Hey, I’m just trying to be a good friend, who’s looking out for his Luna. No ulterior motives here, promise! But I understand if you’re busy. Can I at least bring you a coffee?” He offered. He knew that Nn must have kept a lot of work for her, that’s why he was being nice.


    “Okay, I get it, you’re a tough cookie! I’ll back off for now, but know that the offer stands if you ever need a break. I’m always happy to help!” He intoned, raising his hands in surrender. He can’t possibly force her.


    “I know you’re a good friend Xander, but Nn would kill me if I eat at the office” she uttered, dropping her pen on the desk. She was afraid of what Nn would do if he caught her eating in the office.


    “Haha, I totally get it. You don’t want to get on Nn’s bad side! He’s a lucky guy to have such a hardworking and loyal Luna. But trust me. He’ll be okay with this..” he assured as La snorted inwardly.


    ‘ if only they knew how cruel Nn was ‘


    “Alright let’s go out to eat” she finally relented not to make him feel bad. And also to think about herself for once. It was lunch break. It was not wrong if she had something to eat.


    “That’s the spirit! I know a great little Italian ce nearby, how does that sound?” He suggested as La shook her head in approval.


    “That would be great!” She eximed standing up from her chair, putting some things in order.


    “Let’s go..” she said, grabbing her purse.


    “After you..” Xander opened the door slightly for her to pass.


    “Don’t be silly Xander,” sheughed.


    “I have hands..” they both walked out of the office, on their way out they met with Ca.


    “Ca!!” Xander eximed in surprise on seeing Ca.


    “Hi Xander, La…” she forced out a smile waving at them.


    “What are you doing here?” Xander grilled curiously.


    “I came to see Nn, is he in?” She pointed at the direction of Nn’s office.


    “Yeah he is..” La replied, tugging Xander’s arm.


    “Let’s go..” she muttered and they both left.


    “Bitch..” Ca cursed under her breath and she headed for Nn’s office.


    As Ca entered the office, she passed through La’s desk with the files she was working on, then an idea struck her.


    ncing around to make sure no one was looking, she quickly grabbed the files and headed to the shredding machine in the corner of the office. With a sly smile on her face, she feeds the files into the shredder, watching them turn into tiny pieces of paper. She then put the shredded remains into the recycling bin and wiped her hands on her pants.


    “Gotcha..” she grinned wickedly as if she had just won a lottery. Nn will scold La if he realizes what has happened. As La will be the one to me for it.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.