Chapter 2: Unquenchable Thirst
If being majestic was a crime, they would be guilty in court,
Sabastian couldn't stop looking at Tiffany, as he drove her to the Airport.
They savored each moment, and appreciated the little time,
for he knew it would be a week before he saw her again after the plane started to climb.
He later drove to work, holding back mild tears,
but was congratulated upon entry with arousing cheers.
Champagne popped, glassware glistening,
but deep down, a part of him was missing.
"So how is my Assistant?!"
Chloe exclaimed
"Ms. Moore, Good Morning."
Sabastian replied
"I admire your professionalism getting the promotion and all but you don't have to address me as 'Ms. Moore', Chloe is fine."
Chloe replied
"Are you sure, I don't wanna be crossing any boundaries?"
He added
"It's okay, we're friends, and besides; me calling you 'Mr. Baldwin just sounds totally unorthodox."
Chloe explained
"Well if it's okay with you, no problem.
Did you receive my pitch on the annual sales insight?"
Sabastian asked
"You got impeccable taste,"
Chloe replied
"I don't follow."
He replied
"Your suit is very exquisite, I really love how you always look so captivating whenever I see you"
Chloe added
"Well, thank you, but I can't take all the credit it's actually Tiffany's choice."
He replied
"Tiffany?"
Chloe enquired
"Yeah, my girlfriend, we have this thing where I ask her what suit to wear and she'd pick the one she doesn't want me to wear because she knows I'll always pick the opposing one. Kinda weird I know but that's just us."
He outlined
"You umm- you have a girlfriend?"
Chloe surprisingly asked
"Yeah I do, so umm what about those insights?"
He enquired
"Insights? What Insights?"
Chloe asked
"The ones I submitted to you in the pitch." He explained
"Oh right, the annual sales insights; It was good, really good well done"
She replied
"Thank you"
He added
"I'll let you get back to work"
she replied
"Okay"
He responded
"Hey, Jack!!"
Sabastian shouted
"My man, what's up? Congrats on that promotion bro."
Jack replied
"Yeah Thanks, bro I appreciate it, could you pick me up a burrito for lunch while you are at it I gotta submit these fiscal reports by the end of the hour,"
Sabastian asked
"I got you fam, we're still on for this evening right?"
Jack asked
"Definitely; can't skip leg day right," Sabastian replied
"You got that right, by the way, how's Tiff?" Jack asked
"Well she landed a couple hours ago, but I haven't been able to get through to her as yet,"
Sabastian replied
"Oh her Book Publication, that's today?"
He asked
"Yup no day like the present"
He answered
"That's great bro, two of you reaping your successes at the same time; talk about the power couple!!"
Jack added
"Hey I've been thinking, but umm, when she gets back, I think I'm gonna ask her to marry me. I know it might be too soon but-" Sabastian stated
"Too soon? It's about time!!!!"
Jack replied
"You don't think that I'm moving too fast?" Sabastian asked
"As fast as a tortoise? Sure. Come on bro, you guys have been together since high school, and college and have been living together for what 2 years. It's full time you make it official and what better time to propose that after the success of her Book? You have been the tortoise for far too long bro, be the hare for once."
Jack replied
"Thank you bro"
Sabastian replied
"Don't thank me, you got this. See you in a bit okay"
Jack replied
"Remember my Burrito!!"
Sabastian shouted
The sunlight dimmed, and his work was done,
He pumped some metal, it was loads of fun. He went home early to an empty bed,
but on the answering machine a familiar voice said-
"Hey babe, I've seen your missed calls and I've been trying to return them but I'm unable to get through I want you to know that-"
as Sabastian picks up the phone
"Tiff?" He answered
"Hi baby, how's your first day? I've been calling but the call keeps dropping?" She replied
"My phone died, I was at the gym with Jack, how are you doing? How's everything, did you land safely, how was the flight-" Sabastian spoke
"Babe, babe, babe; breath. I'm fine everything is fine. I've just settled in, I'm supposed to meet up with my publisher tomorrow, where we will do so proofreading and confirm illustrations and all but yeah I'm actually great. How are you settling in as Assistant General Manager?" She asked
"I miss you." He replied
"I know you do babe, and I wanna be next to you more than anything else but we've been through this." She added
"I know I'm sorry, work has been great. I submitted my pitch on those Annual Sales Insights and ummm, she love it. Although she seems to be interested in my suit for some reason" He replied
"First impressions are lasting, and what can I say, I have impeccable taste." She responded
"That's what she said." He added
"That's what who said?" Tiffany asked
"Chloe, My General Manager, I must say for a Boss, at times she's pretty weird" Sabastian laughed
Tiffany Chuckles
"Well I finished the fiscal reports in my lunchtime so that's something right" He stated
"Sabastian, a man of time management" Tiffany chuckled
They went on and on, from minutes to hours He even contacted the publisher, on his behalf to deliver her some flowers.
From work to gym to home, his routine was set,
And his constant calls with Tiffany, it was like she never left.
It was almost the end of the week, which would mean she'd be back soon.
And he was looking forward to seeing her on that Saturday afternoon.
"Catalina,"
Sabastian called
"Yes, Mr. Baldwin?"
Catalina answered
"I've uploaded the monthly shares of our projected income, could you cross reference those with last month's marginal increase and send me those via means of a PowerPoint?"
Sabastian enquired
"I'll get right on it Sir,"
Catalina replied
"I'll be in my office,"
Sabastian added
"Love that you're getting acquainted,"
Chloe stated
"Ms. Moore- I mean Chloe,"
Sabastian replied
"You're getting a hang of this."
She stated
"Well, my resume did say I easily adapt to changes"
Sabastian replied
"You know, I'm about to go and get some coffee, but I have some matters I really need to discuss with you, so can you meet up with me say lunchtime, in my office ?" Chloe asked
"Well huh, okay sure,"
Sabastian replied
"Wonderful, see you then."
She replied
"Sabastian?"
Jessica called
"In here!"
Sabastian answered
"Oh hey"
She replied
"What's up, Jess?"
He asked
"Have you seen Jack?"
She enquired
"I think he went by the vending machine down the hall."
He replied
"Perfect, so I need to ask you a favor."
She stated
"Okay.."
He replied
"You and Jack have been friends forever right?"
She asked
"I mean yeah, he's my best friend"
He replied
"Splendid, so his birthday is coming up Friday and I wanted to surprise him but our house is currently under renovation so I was wondering if it would be a bother to ask if I could have his surprise party at your place?"
She asked
"Woah, that's a little short notice don't you think? I mean if you had asked me yesterday then I would have had so much time to think about it you know, but today is Thursday; which would mean the party is tomorrow. Jess, I would, I really would but it's just too soon and besides, Tiff is coming home Saturday; it would be unwise to have a party the day before she arrives."
He elaborated
"I know it asking for a lot in such little time, but it would be perfect. Think about it, he wouldn't suspect a thing; all I'm asking for is just a couple hours at your place, while you guys work, we'll be setting up for the party. All you have to do is have him come over for some protein powder or something after you finish hitting the gym."
Jessica outlined
"Jess, I don't know."
He replied
"I assure you, I'll have everything cleaned up before Tiffany arrives."
Jess insisted
Sabastian Sighs "Okay, fine; You're lucky your boyfriend is my best friend. Just make sure it's nothing 'GRAND' okay, I have a plan for Tiff's arrival and I really don't wanna mess this up."
He added
"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you- You have nothing to worry about," Jessica replied
~Cellphone Rings~
"Hey Babe!!"
Tiffany called
"Hey Beautiful, you sound overwhelmingly happy."
Sabastian replied
"I guess I am."
She added
"Come, come; Spill the beans."
He replied
"Guess who published and sold over 400 copies of 'You, Me, Us' on the initial day of publication?"
She asked
" Oh my goodness babe, that's incredible!!!!!"
He exclaimed
"I know right, I wasn't expecting that percentage at all, you know a couple hundred there and a few at the book review, but I never thought all copies would have been sold on the first day you know." She added
"I'm so proud of you babe, I just wish I was there to kiss you right now."
He replied
"Aren't you the sweetest, I love you too babe; by the way, am I supposed to be calling you during work hours?"
She asked
"Babe, you have worked so hard on this, not to mention your poetry collection. I don't care about workplace policies right now, I'm just glad you are reaping the rewards you so deeply deserve. I'm so proud of you." He expressed
"Babe, your gonna make me cry."
She commented
"Then cry; but your success deserves to be recognized. It's safe to say your volcano has erupted; you've been mining for a while now, I'm not surprised by the diamond you've found."
He replied
Tiffany cries tears of joy
"I love you Tiffany Patterson, and I will always ensure that your light shines as bright as it should."
He stated
"What did I do to deserve someone like you,"
She asked
"Ummm...Exist."
He replied
Tiffany chuckles
"Unfortunately I gotta go, I have a meeting with the General Manager and it's within my lunch time so yeah, it kinda sucks but it is what it is."
He stated
"Okay babe, I bet the other coworkers are gonna be on edge, I mean my lunchtime, is MY lunchtime."
Tiffany expounded
"That's the thing, it's just me,"
Sabastian replied
"Wait, What!!" She exclaimed,
"I get that you are her Assistant and all but come on, it's your lunchtime, you should at least get that break for yourself rather than be working during both lunch and work hours."
She added
"Babe, I agree with you but it's not like that. She simply wants to speak to me about a matter at hand that's all."
He replied
"What matter?"
She asked
"She didn't say, that's why she's having the meeting."
He responded
"I don't have a good feeling about this"
She replied
"Babe, it's okay. We are just gonna discuss some matters and I'll be back at my lunchtime. Besides, this is your day, let's enjoy the moment okay."
He expressed
"Okay, fine"
She replied
"Talk to you soon."
He replied
He arranged his documents and went into the meet,
His body was there but his mind was out of reach.
He tried to remain focused and conditioned his head,
But he couldn't stop wondering about what Tiffany had said.
"And that's about it, so what do you think?" Chloe asked "Sabastian!!"
She shouted
"Oh, sorry, I –I'm not in my head space at the moment."
He replied
"Oh I'm sorry, if your mind is elsewhere I'll just find someone else whose mind is where it ought to be"
She replied
"No, no. I do apologize. It was unprofessional of me and I shouldn't let my personal issues get in the way of work, but I'm totally focused now; totally on board." He replied
"Are you sure you're okay? Would you like some water?
Tell me what's on your mind."
She stated
"Naah, it's okay I rather not."
He answered
"Sabastian, you can talk to me.
Here, have some water."
She stated
"Thank you.
It's actually something Tiffany said, never mind."
He added
as he drank the water she offered
"Sabastian..."
She insisted
"Sigh, she has this weird theory that you might have a crush on me."
He stated
"What-"
she replied
"That's what I said!!"
He laughed
"What if I did?"
She asked
"Excuse me?"
He questioned
"No, no, no, don't get it wrong; I'm just saying what if I did in this scenario, what would you do?"
She probed
"I mean, you're an amazing woman but I'd just have to keep things professional, I'm already taken."
He replied
"Good, and that's how it should be; right?" She asked
"Right."
He answered
"Well I guess you should be on your way then."
She stated
"Yeah, gonna hit the gym with Jack in bit, I hope what Tiff said doesn't makes things awkward between us?"
He replied
"Psssh, no!!
Why would it, it's not like have a crush on your or anything, that's childish."
She replied
"Exactly!!
I'm glad we're on the same page.
See you tomorrow Ms. Moore"
He replied as he went home.
She went back to her desk, picked up the glass from which he drank,
She traced it along her lips, further in his love she sank.
She left her office and went into his,
She basked in his aroma, within his presence she hoped she lived.
Her eyes glanced at his desk, a picture caught her eye,
It was a picture of Tiffany, she smashed as she ragingly cried.
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