Xo Novel
EPISODE THIRTY-TWO
EPISODE THIRTY-TWO
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The staff walked out, Leaving only me on the seat.
Am I this useless and ignorant?
Maynard had Leukaemia and I didn’t noticed?
He’s been keeping it to himself all this while?
Is this why he broke up with me?
Tears ran down my cheeks, I sobbed softly not wanting to let anyone know I’m crying.
Then, I heard footsteps walking towards me, I didn’t raise my head up to see the person.
Then, I got tapped.
” Mateo “I stuttered and he smiled softly.
” Is it true? “I asked holding his jacket and he sighed.
” I don’t know “He replied simply.
” You guys were best of friends, You’re always with him, You should know when he’s fine or not, How was he able to cope?, It must have been so hard for him “I lamented, He touched my hair and pat it slowly.
” You should focus on yourself for now, Don’t think about Maynard, He will be fine, I don’t know whatever is going on between you two but I don’t want you to get attached, Please “He mumbled, I nodded slowly.
He’s right tho, There’s nothing good to come out of our relationship, He’s too much for me.
I’m glad he broke up with me before I get too attached.
” Thank you ” I mumbled.
” Is there any sort of romance going here?, You guys should go back to your work “I heard a domineering voice and turned to the direction.
Maynard!
” Uhmmm, it’s not what you think, We don’t have anything together “I sniffed, Hoping he won’t misunderstand me.
” I don’t think it’s something bad if you guys are in a romantic relationship, Both of you are adults, But office romance isn’t allowed “He snapped and I drooped
Office romance isn’t allowed but you took pleasure in taking me to your table, Pounding into me like I’m a trash?
I thought slowly and he scoffed.
” I should get going “Mateo said softly before walking out of the conference room.
Maynard turned to go, I rushed to him and held his hand.
” For how long have you been keeping this to yourself? “I asked tearfully and he scoffed
“I don’t think it’s any of your business, Miss Magnolia, I should be worried out it instead ”
” Is that why you broke up with me?, Is that why you refused to give me audience?, Is….. ”
” We were never in a relationship, Don’t be too happy, I don’t think I’m ready to start this conversation with you ”
” Please, Be good, I will never give up on you Maynard, Take care of yourself while you’re away from me, Maybe things will get better, I don’t want to hurt you anymore, I hope you find someone who can fit into your world Perfectly, I’m sorry I wasn’t able to help “I said softly before withdrawing my hands from his shirt.
Maybe giving him distance will solve everything, I don’t want him to get hurt because of me anymore, Maybe I’m not worth it.
I walked away with my feet wobbled.
God!, I really hope he will get better, I don’t want him to get hurt anymore.
Leukaemia is a deadly disease.
Getting to the office, I started working on my laptop soberly.
I have lots of documents to attend to and I hope I will be able to cover everything.
I want to push Maynard off my mind!
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MAYNARD POV
I watch her leave the corridor dejectedly, She thought giving me a space will help, It only worsen things.
I can’t do without Magnolia, I’m obsessed with her.
I hope I will be able to come back hale and hearty so as to make her feel loved again.
I’m sorry, Magnolia.
The door to my office opened and Mateo entered.
” Will you let her go?, Just like that? “He asked staring at me keenly.
I sighed deeply before walking up to him.
” I don’t know what to do anymore, Zoe, Brea and Dad…, I can’t concentrate ”
” You should push them off so you can achieve what you want to, They are mere distraction”
” Including Magnolia? ”
” No, Magnolia is different, You’re in love with her, But not with Zoe, That makes things hard for you, Please, Make sure you come back to fight for Magnolia, So she won’t be like your Mom, Your Dad wasn’t strong enough to do that ”
” I will try, thank you “I mumbled and patted him.
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ZOE POV
” What?!, Maynard has Leukaemia?, How come? “I screamed at Gael and he sighed
” I don’t know, I think you should go to the Company to clarify things yourself ”
” Will that work out? ”
” You don’t know maybe it will work out or it will not if you keep standing here all day doing nothing, Stop pissing me off, Do what I ask you to do now “He yelled at me, I nodded quickly before picking up my bag and rushed out of the house since I’m dressed up already.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
Getting to the Company, I introduced myself and they let me in immediately.
Seeing Magnolia crying profusely while working on her laptop, I knew something is wrong already.
” Is there anything wrong? “I asked her softly and she glared at me.
” Don’t ask me maybe something is wrong or not, You should know what you caused already, And you will be responsible for the consequences “She yelled at me, I could see pain, Dejection and disappointment in her eyes.
For the first time, Magnolia showed her real character, She’s so good in hiding pains, I never knew she’s going through something much like this.
She look like she’s going to pass out anytime soon.
I took a deep breath before talking a step towards her place.
” You know, I have never been your enemy, And I won’t, You should take things slowly so we can sort things together ”
” Did you think I’m a plaything?, Because I’m poor and less privilege, You think you can toss me around the way you like?, Fineee…, I got jilted my Maynard but can you please stop talking about helping me?, He’s a good man for taking his business as his priority but you don’t have to keep hurting me with your words, Don’t you ever show your face in my presence anymore because you lost your dignity the moment you came here for the first time, Dressed like a prosti*tute, I ha*te you, Zoe, I despised you ”
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