47. Everything I Wanted

                                    

                                          
 "  I had a dream
I got everything I wanted 
Not what you'd think
And if I'm being honest
It might've been a nightmare"

𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗 47: 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓭
-Hey, love, just wanted to tell you not to wait up. You wouldn't believe how many nutcases I had today. If only it didn't come to this.- An evil part of me is glad he's going through that struggle, after all, he is trying to find my replacement at work. It wouldn't have happened if he had let me do things my way.
-Okay. I did make lasagne, but I guess you can have it later... Never mind, tell me how was it today, did you find a good replacement for me?- I bit my lip secretly hoping he would find me irreplaceable. 
-If I didn't know you I would say you sound concerned.- He chuckled, making me blush before continuing to speak.
-No one would be you that's for sure, and I already miss coming to work and seeing your face.- A smile broke on my face as I continued with what I was doing before the call. The kitchen is so dirty after my cooking and I don't want Nicholas to come home to it.
-I miss you but not the atmosphere at work. How is it btw? Is anyone giving you a hard time?- I can only imagine all the gossip going around now. I'm sure everyone knows he's getting divorced, they must have connected the dots that it's because of me.
-Ah, I know they're talking, I hear it and feel it. But it's not like anyone would say anything directly to me.-
-Yes, you are the boss, still. You have Stephanie to thank for that.- I don't understand really. In her place, I would give my best to destroy him. She could have. If she convinced enough people they could have taken him down from the position of CEO and he wouldn't be able to do much about it.
-Yes I do, it's more generous than what I deserve. She is... ah, doesn't matter now. I am grateful.- Even tho she did nothing for the company and he was busting his ass for it? I know she hates him now. I mean, she probably hates him. She must be, right? Yet it would be kinda unfair given how invested he is with that company to just take it away from him.
But the thing is, the way she handled things only lifted her in higher regard. If I thought I could measure up to her before, I got nothing on her now. She is a saint. The ultimate victim. Whenever she is brought up, Nicholas behaves like a sick puppy.
-Listen, I gotta go. Like I said, it would be better not to wait up. Also, I was thinking... Maybe you could train the new employee. Whoever will be hired is your replacement and it would take a lot of my hands if you are willing to help.- Ah, again, some bitterness in me is preventing me from agreeing wholeheartedly. However, if I don't, it will go to Nicholas's disadvantage. That means I will see him even less, and he is already as busy as it gets.
-I don't know. Honestly... I am not too eager to get back there.- The loud sigh from the other end made me feel a bit guilty. He sounds exhausted. 
-Violet, at this point it doesn't matter what they think. It would be just a couple of days, up to a week at worst and you would be doing me a favour. I would appreciate it.- Not that there is any way for me to decline and not be a bitch. It's anxious enough imagining being back there but thinking I'll really have to do it, it doesn't sit well with me.
-I, I... I mean... Yes... I'll do it. You can count on me.- My heart is pounding and I pinched the flesh on my arm. It will be alright. I don't owe them anything. It doesn't mean I'll work there again so I shouldn't care what they think. With some luck, I'll never have to see any of them again after it.