Leila's head was spinning as she sat down alone in her apartment. She had called Gavin and he promised to circle back to her place, he had an important virtual meeting with some clients. The whole Adele issue could wait for a bit. Her phone chimed, she checked it and it was a message from Frank
'I'm on my way sweets, traffic. Be expecting me in five'
She smiled. At least she was not going to be alone. She did not want to admit but she felt scared. Adele had taken a picture of she and Gavin last night and for all she knew, there was probably an hidden camera in more than one place. She felt naked, she did not like the fact that she did not feel safe in her own apartment. It was all annoying and Adele was at fault. Maybe a little bit was hers too, frolicking with an engaged man would definitely not go smoothly. She was not ready to have that conversation with herself nor anybody else for now. She just wanted to keep going with the flow with Gavin. What they had was special.
Frank barged into the apartment, he had his own key. "Leila loveeeee, I have missed you" He said, while enveloping her into a bear hug. She felt safe in his arms. Frank was the perfect definition of a work friend turned bestie. He was just too cute.
Leila sighed, "I do not know where to start from but a lot has really gone down this past few days. But take my mind off it, what has been happening at work"
Frank pointed an accusing finger at her, "Things happened and you did not let me know?" He put an hand on his chest, "What if I died from lack of information?"
Leila laughed, Frank was just so dramatic, "But I am listening, give me all the tea from work"
Frank paused for a minute, "Okay, but when i am talking, you are giving me the detailed information I need right?"
"Okay, okay"
"Skinny-legged Jone, remember her" Frank said lightly
Leila burst into laughter, how could she forget skinny-legged Jone, The poor woman earned the nickname when she showed up to the office wearing leggings and tank top. Rumor had it that she came to the office straight from her boyfriend's place. Others said she had a mental breakdown and did not care anymore. She was sanctioned though but the image of her wearing leggings and red heels could not leave their heads. Hence, the nickname. "What happened with her? Gimme details Frank, you are keeping a woman thirsty"
Frank rolled his eyes, "dramatic much? Anyways, she and Adam were caught making out in Armstrong's personal closet"
Leila's mouth hung open, "Wait! Adam? The janitor? And Jones? Wow! I did not see that coming"
"Anyways, HR heard about it and they were suspended for a week for having sexual relations in the work place. And that is the highlight of the week. Now your turn"
Leila covered her eyes with her hand, "My turn what?"
Frank gasped in disbelief, "You tricked me! You this monster"
Leila started laughing hysterically. This was why she liked Frank, he always managed to make her laugh whenever she down, the guy was the most carefree person she had ever met. "Mine is pretty much a sob story though. You down?"
"That is what i am here for darling, I am listening"
Leila sighed, "Okay, I have had the most crazy week, Gavin's fiancée, Adele, has the footage of my night with Gavin and has been threatening me with ever since. She even came to my apartment!"
Frank stood up and screamed at her, "I knew this was going to happen, what part of STAY AWAY FROM HIM don't you understand Leila!?? Now what are you going to do?"
Leila sighed again, "I do not know Frank. Honestly, I'm scared because last night, Gavin came over and stayed till this morning and Adele magically got pictures which she sent to my mail this morning"
Frank was still standing, his mouth hanging open for the second time, "Girl, you are in big trouble! Manipulation? That's crazy. I think you should inform Gavin"
"I have told him and I think he went to confront her. I'm not really sure, he said to chill and he will come here but I have not heard anything from him yet. He is probably still busy"
"He is probably still busy" Frank said in her voice, trying his best to mimic her. "But jokes apart Leila, we have to do something"
Leila's phone chimed with a text. She checked her lock screen, it was from Gavin, she unlocked her phone and the details of the text made her open her mouth in shock.
Frank kept his hand on his hips, "Well? I am waiting"
Leila could not speak, she just handed the phone over to Frank, he stared at it for a few seconds before reading it aloud. Typical dramatic Frank
'SORRY FOR REPLYING LATE BABE. BEEN BUSY ALL DAY MAKING PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR NEW APARTMENT :)'