PHARAOH #2
“That’s great to hear. I am sure you know why we are calling you in today. But I wanted to personally offer you the partnership position if you are still interested.” I watched her expression intently. Her eyes looked glossed over, but she recovered quickly.
“Yes ma’am! I do, I really do, still want it. I worked extremely hard to get it.”
“Yes, you have dear. Pharaoh was due to tell you the Monday before you were scheduled to leave but he didn’t get a chance too.
So, I apologize for the delay in getting this to you.
In this envelope is your offer letter, welcome details, official title and compensation.
Please read through it thoroughly. But if you accept, sign here.
” My eyes stayed glued to hers, but she focused on my mom and the paperwork.
Her left hand reached for the pen and signed the documents without a second thought.
“Congratulations! Shall we go tell the team?”
“Yes of course.” We all stood. My mom taking her hand and shaking it gently. “I know you will be a great asset Blythe; all I ask is that we have no workplace drama.” My mom looked between us both.
“Yes ma’am. I understand. Oh Mrs. McCallum, before you go. Have you seen Lloyd today?”
“No, I haven’t actually. Is everything alright?” I was locked in, curious why she was asking too. His ass was weird as fuck. I don’t even know why he was interning here.
“No, reason. I just had some cards for him. He asked for them a while back.”
“Oh okay. If I see him, I will let him know to find you.” My mom walked out leaving Blythe and I standing there alone. We had a brief stare down, I was hoping she would speak first and answer all the questions in my mind, but she stood stoic.
“Congratulations.” I reached my hand out for her to shake. I wanted to pull her into a hug but I was still upset.
“Thank you.” She placed her small hand in mine. Heat radiated through me from her simple touch. She must have felt it too because she looked up at me and quickly averted her stare. “I checked on you every day.” She looked down at her trembling hands.
“But never called.”
“I wanted to. There is just a lot of shit I need to take care of Pharaoh.”
“Coo.” She looked up shocked at my words. I’ve told her countless times I got her, but she refused to put down her tough girl act and let me in. We stood there silent. I wasn’t giving her the cold shoulder just letting her lead. But I wouldn’t let her run any longer.
“Shall we go?”
“For now. But you owe me a lot of explanations angel.” Nodding she removed her hand and walked out of the conference room with me on her heels.
“Good morning, everyone. I hope you had a well enjoyed sabbatical. We are back and ready to go full force.” We made it to the front of the office just as the last of the staff was gathering.
“To start I want to welcome our newest partner. Please give a round of applause to Blythe Livingston.” The room erupted, clapping loudly in our direction.
B wouldn’t move; she just stood stiff waving with a straight lipped smile.
I nudge her forward by the small of her back and she reached back grasping my hand.
Her touch made me smile slightly, she was nervous and seeking solace in my touch.
She held on tight so I moved closer so no one would see our interaction.
“That’s my girl!” Autumn screamed, her claps the loudest in the room.
“Thank you everyone, and Autumn.” She paused smiling genuinely at her friend. “I hope I can continue to bring success to the company we all love.” The laughs and cheers continued, and her hold loosened a little.
“Oh yea, you slut! The success from sleeping with the rich married men and making them join this bullshit company.” Everyone’s attention turned to the voice near the entrance.
Whispers sounded throughout the room. Blythe’s nails dug into my hand as soon as she looked in the eyes of the woman speaking. She looked scared shitless.
“Mrs. Rosewood. This is highly inappropriate. I need you to leave immediately.” My mom’s stern voice broke through the quiet chatter. I tried to pull my hand away from Blythe, but she held tighter. I was confused why she looked like she seen a ghost.
“No, I will not leave got damn it. This little tramp needs to be fired. Immediately.”
“Oh no bitch.” Autumn started removing her earrings and tying her hair up.
“Okay everyone back to work. Get security, now!” My momma spoke to Tamisha who looked like she was ready to pull her phone out and start recording.
The staff all slowly moved away hoping to hear more of what was going on.
I pried Blythe’s nails from my skin so I could step in and handle whatever the hell this was.
I stepped forward ready to snatch this lady up if need be.
“Ma’am, you need to calm down and get the hell out.” I pointed towards the door showing this crazy ass lady the exit.
“Tell them. Tell them how you fucked to the top. And don’t you dare lie.
I saw you. I saw you with my husband last night.
” The woman was moving towards Blythe. Frowning I looked back at her with a questioning stare.
She wouldn’t look my way even though I know she felt my eyes burning a hole in her.
“You just won’t stop you bitch. You ruined my life for the third damn time!
” The woman had tears streaming down her face at this point and Blythe stood there like a deer caught in headlights.
Her expression carried a slight frown from her last statement.
“Let me the fuck go!” Autumn was pulling at the hold one of the security guards had on her.
“Okay that is enough. Security, get her out of here now!” My mom screamed.