Julian, the head of human resources, was seated behind his desk and was on a call. Victoria respected the fact that he was speaking to the person on the other side. She gently shut the door behind her and took gentle steps to his desk. She still had her phone and documents with her.
After about three minutes, Julian finally ended the call. Not that Victoria cared about who he was talking to, but it was evident that it was an unofficial call with the way he was laughing to his heart’s content.
“See who’s here to visit? You swear not to ever come in here, didn’t you?”
She glared at him.
“Take your seat,” he ushered.
She said nothing, still glaring at him.
“Dora said you wanted to see me, but why wasn’t I notified about the change in time of the meeting?”
“This new product was literally my idea. The board liked and approved it because they fell in love with the vision, and I’ve been working back-to-back on this project. Why the hell was I not notified about the meeting?”
“Take your seat, Victoria.”
“Cut that crap, Julian. I would have sat since if I wanted to.”
“Still feisty and stubborn. I see.”
“Just answer me! Why wasn’t I notified?”
“I would have loved to take this the easy way but since you want it the hard way, then no problem.”
“What the hell do you mean?”
“The board came to a decision and I was told to give you this.” He picked up the white envelope on his desk and handed it to her.
Victoria stared at Julian, at the paper, then back at Julian, wondering what the hell was in the envelope or he was just trying to play with her feelings by avoiding her questions.
“My hands are getting tired, woman!” Victoria sighed. She placed the papers she was holding on the table, went towards him, collected the envelope from him, and opened it immediately. bringing out the paper in it
Following the company’s letterhead was a sack letter directly addressed to Miss Victoria Adlyn. Vicky froze with her eyes glued on the letter. Her heart raced as she stared at the paper trying to interpret what was actually happening.
Coming out of her thoughts, She turned her attention to Julian. “This prank is way too expensive”
He chuckled, “You think I’m pranking you?”
“This is probably just another of your tricks to make me go out with you even after I told you I’m not interested.”
Julian laughed, “You’re so full of yourself. Aren’t you?”
“Then this doesn’t make any sense to me!”
“Not that I want to brag but I’m literally one of the most hardworking staff this company has. I do my work diligently, I mind my business, and I’m on good terms with everyone, why the hell would I deserve a sack letter?”
Julian chuckled, “You sure you’re on good terms with everyone? The Boss asked me to prepare the sack letter.”
“What? Oscar?”
He nodded,
“No, that can’t be true!” She shook her head, trying to shake off all that Julian was saying.
“Why? Because you’re f uc king him?”
Victoria’s heart stopped.
“Please don’t give me that look. You think no one’s gonna ever find out?”
“You pretend to be a saint by refusing to go out with me, now look at you?”
At this point, Victoria’s eyes felt itchy but she tried her best to hold back her tears.
“You know nothing about me and I’ll request you keep your mouth shut before throwing silly allegations at my face.”
Julian shrugged, “whatever makes you sleep at night, dear. The order was from the Boss. You’re sincerely fired ”
“How’s that even possible? The letter didn’t say why I was fired.”
“You sure? You didn’t see the grounds of misconduct there?”
“What misconduct? I’ve literally dedicated my whole life to this company. I work my a ss off every time too?”
” F u cking the Boss?!”
“You’re nothing but a piece of sh it!”
“For someone who just got sacked, you have some balls!”
She glared at him, didn’t bother taking the document she placed earlier on his table, and took her leave.
“If you said Yes to me, I would have tried to negotiate with the boss to see…” He didn’t even finish his statement when she slammed the door.
Getting outside Julian’s office with tear-filled eyes, Vicky unlocked her phone and dialed Oscar’s number. She brought the phone to her ear, waiting patiently for him to answer. Her call went to voicemail but that didn’t stop her from trying again. This time around he cut the call from his end. She dialed his number again and got the same response.
“Oh my God!” She sniffled, trying to get her sh it together. She was so da mn worried but was trying not to look like it.
Since he wasn’t answering her call, Vicky decided to go look for him in his office.
“Is Mr. Wayde in the office?” She asked Dora the moment she got back to her floor.
“No ma’am. He hasn’t been to work this morning”
“Are you sure? What about his assistants?”
“They aren’t here, either.”
Knowing that was so unlike Oscar, Vicky unlocked her phone again and dialed his number..
“There they are, ma’am” Her eyes darted at the entrance of the floor and truly she saw Oscar. He literally just came out of the elevator and as usual, his two assistants and bodyguards were walking behind him, and beside him was a light-skinned lady. She looked like someone that was brought out of a model magazine. Not only did she have flawless skin, she was really pretty, her hair was stylishly done and she was putting on one of those rich designer dresses.
Vicky’s heart fell the moment she sighted her laughing with Oscar as they came in like they both owned the company.
Victoria was never someone that liked attention or loved being in the spotlight but she needed answers right now and without giving a f uck, she did
what her heart told her.
She approached them, making Oscar and the gorgeous woman stop in their tracks.
“How may I help you?”
Tears instantly rushed to Victoria’s eyes. She has no idea what hurt her the most. The Statement he made to her or the fact that Oscar spoke coldly to
her in front of people which he had never done and never had he raised his voice at her.
She swallowed painfully, trying to gather some courage. “Julian served me with a sack letter.”
“So?” He glared at her, speaking without any empathy.
“So?” Her broken voice came through. She knew he had a brutal personality but he had never been brutal towards her.
“You’re going to obey or you want me to call the securities to escort you?”
The tears in Victoria’s eyes rolled down her cheeks and at this point, she didn’t bother to wipe them off.
“Let’s go, Babe.” He circled his arm around the gorgeous lady’s waist and led the way.
“O…….car!!!” She called by his first name, wanting to go after him but was stopped by one of his assistants. “You should leave, ma’am.”
“Why? I didn’t do anything?”
“I’ll have no choice but to call the security.”
“If everyone is being unfair to me, not you too.” She sobbed, ignoring the fact that people were watching, a few of the staff on the floor who came out to see what was going on.
“I care about you, Miss Victoria and that’s why I want you to leave.”
“No…no…I need answers.” She sobbed even more.
“Mr Wayde ordered that you be sacked.”
“Why? I didn’t do anything to hurt him.”
“I don’t know. He has moved on and I think you should too. That woman is his fiancee and they are getting married this weekend.”
“What????!” Victoria stared at Oscar’s assistant in horror.
“I hope you disappear forever!” He gave her a small smile before disappearing in the direction of Oscar’s office.
