HIS TRUE BEAUTY

Beauty’s face was obvious, she really missed him, but was trying not to show it.

“Hello Jessi, have you found Beauty yet?”

He sounded drunk.

I heard sounds of shattering glasses.

Beauty pulled a hand like she was about to help Bruno, then she put it back maybe realizing it is completely stupid and useless since, it’s not possible.

“No … but where are you? Are you okay? Hope you are not hurt”.

He laughed drunkly.

“Sorry I disturbed you, about this again. I am such a nuisance”he said and hunged up.

I stared at Bea, she looked away to avoid my eye contact with her lip shivering.

“Just hearing his voice I so much wanted to hug him, he sounded same

(Smiles and gasps). sweet and so calm so sexy so handsome, he is a perfection”.

She chuckled sadly drying her eyes.

“I wish I can experience that sort of love Bea”I replied sadly.

“Don’t wish for it, it hurts alot, especially when you have to let go”.

She broke down crying

Junior was wiping her face

“Bea please accept your feelings, you don’t have to give up, I am very sure Bruno will do anything to have you back”.

“I can’t Jessi”

She ended the video call.

I tried calling her back but it’s of no use, she won’t answer.

****

I got to the work the next day, I was the only one in the company by then but sir Bruno’s car was parked outside, I looked over towards Bruno’s office, it was locked , I was about going to my department, when I saw him sleeping on Beauty’s desk.

It’s been years yet he still yearning for Beauty, I wonder if he will ever move on , it’s not easy but at this rate , he need to stop punishing himself.

I walked over to Beauty’s post and tapped him gently on the shoulder.

“Are you alright sir Bruno?”I asked calmly.

He opened his eyes, yawned tiredly then he smiled back at me.

“It’s my birthday today, I decided to sleepover here, since I decided not to go back home yesterday”.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“All by yourself”I asked, can’t believe, he slept alone in this big company though I am more concerned why , he choose to sleep here Beauty’s desk than in his office.

“Oh I didn’t sleep alone, Beauty was here too”he replied.

“Ooooh… kkkk”

I replied blankly thinking if he finally gone insane.

Wait did he just said today is his birthday?

“Well happy birthday sir Bruno”i said to him, he ignored me instead, I wonder the sudden change of mood.

Then I saw the shattered bottles on the floor, he must have been drinking all night and been hard on himself.

“Did you hurt yourself sir Bruno?”I asked concerned.

“I’m fine Jessi, you don’t have to worry about me”he mumbled and got up from the chair , heading out of Beauty’s post , I watched him stagger towards his office.

I really hope this two are going to come together, at least maybe telling him about his son is going to make him feel better.

The cleaners will be here in few minutes later.

“Good morning miss Jessi”.

The elderly woman waved at me.

“Good morning mrs Elizabeth”.

“You are punctual today, congrats, what did you take for dinner, just curious”she asked.

I smiled and shrugged with my hands spread out.

“What are you trying to say Elizabeth, she is always punctual as far as am concerned”Sarah , another cleaner said putting on her company cleaner’s suits.

“Thanks Sarah for your sincerity, I have always been this punctual”.

I replied Sarah.

“You welcome honey”.

“Really? Sarah what did she bribe you with”Elizabeth queried.

We all laughed out.

“Gigi is sick, she pleaded with me to talk to boss on her behalf”Sarah said to Elizabeth, talking about their colleague.

“Aww Gigi bless her, I hope she gets better soon”.

I shook my head and smiled at them, its funny Elizabeth teased me because I was this early.

They’re usually the most punctual, they got the place cleaned up , I went back to my department, I got my works arranged and put in the office word documents and other workers too.

Then my mind went back to Bruno.

What if I told them about Junior , and ask him to be strong and patience, I know that Beauty is still inlove with him but somehow, she is trying everything possible to get him off her heart, that’s one thing I’m sure is that. It won’t be so easy for Beauty, I wish she will just let go and follow her heart.

I should probably tell Bruno, everything I know about junior, I guess it will make him feel better, on a second thought No , if Beauty can trust me enough to tell me, I should respect her choice and decision, it’s better I let her tell him herself.

I sighed and got up to summit my work to the editor, the senior editor was there already with our main fashion designer.

“Good morning”.

I greeted no one in particular.

Mrs Grace the main designer turned to me.

“Oh it’s you Jessi”.

“What are your sizes again?”

“36, 24, 38″I replied.

“36, 24, 38”.

Mrs Grace mumbled and headed for her office.

I walked over to the editor’s desk and handed over the documents.

“For the Halloween designs?”she asked.

I nodded.

“I have the graphic samples in the flash drive, it’s inside the envelope”.

I told her.

“Alright, you are fast, I like that, I was worried last time you seem really lost and messed up the work I had to clean it up , it was exhausting, hope you are feeling better now?”

She asked softly.

“I am fine really, thanks”I replied nervously.

How obvious I must’ve been these past days, I thought.

Mrs Grace returned to the editor’s office.

“Guys check this out..”.

The chief editor called for our attention.

Mrs Grace walked towards with a clothing in her hand, we both went over to the editor’s desk.

“What’s up?”Grace asked.

“Kylie Jenner wore our Beauty sick design at yesterday’s award ceremony, it suits her perfectly”.

“She’s pretty”I said admiringly.

“I think Beyonce and Jennifer Lawrence also wore something from our summer designs”Mrs Grace contributed.

“Yeah I saw it too, I mean we are the best , we make idols and celebrities look good”

I said boastfully.

“Yeah right I just love Kylie’s, it looks better on her than the rest”the chief editor stated. .

“It does suit her but I will go for Beyonce,”i agreed.

“I love it better on Jennifer ….(she turned to me).. Here ..”Mrs Grace said.

I turned to her , she handed me a gown, I checked it out on me and I admired it.

“I love the color”.

I said to her in satisfaction.

“You should try it out, so I can check for adjustments, they’re more to try out for the new fashion show, I was instructed to use Kathy as the model ofcourse, I don’t like that girl, she is so full of herself so I want you to be my model instead “she said and gave a friendly smile.

“Well…(chuckle surprised) I appreciate Mrs Grace , hope it won’t cause you trouble?”I asked heading to the changing room.

“Nahh, sir Bruno won’t have a problem with you”.

“Oooh okay”I said absentmindedly and went inside the changing room, few minutes I came out.

“Perfecto!”she exclaimed.

The chief editor looked up from her computer and adjusted her glasses , while staring at me for clear view I guess.

“You are a genius Grace”she gushed.

It was a perfect fit on me.

“I know honey , I know”Grace said pridefully.

The decorating groups came and lit everywhere up.

They knew it was his day, so we had a little meeting without him for the birthday surprise.

Instead of us surprising him, well we got surprised ourselves ( I am not totally included).

“Oh my gosh!”Peaches screamed loudly and pointed at the entrance to the conference hall.

“Is that Beauty?”

One of us asked doubtfully.