Adam Wilson

"Flowers, chocolates, teddy bears... there's nothing that I haven't given her! Yet she still doesn't approve of me."

"Why do you need her approval?" The shrink asked. I wonder how he is a shrink if he does nothing else but asks stupid questions.

"Because she is the woman I love!!! Wouldn't you want the approval of someone you love?!" I snapped angrily at him.

The only reason why I was here in the first place was because of Mason. He ensured that I seek therapy because of my smoking and relationship problems with Sophia but I'm not sure this is working.

"Calm down Adam, I can see you're frustrated because of Sophia's rejection and your lack of nicotine for the past few hours."

"Then don't ask foolish questions."

"I asked for a reason. Just take a deep breath and try to answer the question, why do you seek the approval of Sophia?"

Ugh! I would have beat up this guy right on the spot. But I'm trying to change... for Sophia.

"Because it hurts that she doesn't like me and wants nothing to do with me. It hurts to see her with another man. What I want is for her to like ME and be with ME. I want her love, not her hatred."

He was jotting down god knows what as I was talking. I hope this session is useful because this is the first and the last.

"Do you know why she rejects you?"

"Of course. Sophia was causing me so much trouble and pain that I decided to get away from her. That lasted for a short while before I came flying back to her just like an elastic band."

"Hmmm, the elastic band theory. Go on."

"She was heartbroken because just before I left, she had wanted me. But I rejected her. I got back in time just to catch her resigning from the company. I had to compromise a reason to make her stay and that's what's happening. However, each passing day she avoids me at all cost. Even after all the gifts, she never reduced her hostility towards me. And worst of all, she has a man in her life. And this man and I are good friends. I feel totally betrayed."

"It sounds like she doesn't love you anymore."

"No. That's what she tries to believe." I laughed. "But we both know that she's wrong. Somewhere in that little heart of hers, she still feels strongly for me. From time, she has always tried to hide her emotions. That's because she doesn't approve of me. If she does, I'm sure she would have given herself totally to me because she loves me deeply." I said with confidence. "I'm madly and deeply in love with her. And I'm never giving up on her like before."

"Maybe it's not about flowers or chocolates. Maybe she wants something more."

"Oh no. I don't think so. If I touch her she won't be happy. Although she may respond... I don't want to take advantage of her."

"No Adam. That's not what I meant. You need to show her that you're a man and you're willing to go the extra mile for her. After all that you've told me, I'm sure she's terrified that you only just want to sleep with her. Show her that you care for her too."

"But I do want to sleep with her though." I whined.

"Let her know that you have other intentions. On that note, this session has come to an end."

Thank god. I need a smoke break.

"Congratulations. We would meet same time next week and then you would tell me about any developments with Sophia."

I doubt I'll be here.

"For the meantime, I'd like to hand you this trifold brochure. Read it, it will help to quit smoking and stay cigarette free for good."

I doubt that too.

"Thank you for your time."

"Thanks for listening."

We shook hands and then I left without a second glance.

***

Sophia Parker

"Mark me Sophia. Someday you will belong to me... And when you become mine, I will make love to you."

"I will make sweet and passionate love to you. I will set your whole body on fire in a way that you've never experienced before, make you feel things you've never felt before, make you scream in a voice you've never heard before. Someday, you will be in my arms and I will pleasure every inch of you. And you're going to enjoy every single second of our lovemaking... I swear to you."

The words rang clearly in my ear like it was yesterday. It was like I had memorized them.

They affected me in so many ways... more than I was comfortable with. I couldn't help but wonder if someday, they would actually become true. If he would keep his word like he said and do all the things he said he would do to me. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want him to, even if I know it isn't the right thing to do.

It's a miracle how I've been able to avoid him when all he seems to talk about and try to do is have sex with me. All his stupid and expensive gifts are just ways to try and make me consent but I won't. Not like that.

He doesn't even have a chance with me anymore because I'm with Sean now... but things between us don't seem to be moving at all.

Sean is very hesitant in our relationship, like he's not very interested in it. He always ends our kisses abruptly and tries not to get personal. It's been a while, but I have been in a relationship before and things were very different. I would say he's more caring than loving. He doesn't seem like a boyfriend... just a really good friend.

Not to mention, he never really asked me to be his girl. I've been the one proclaiming it and I don't know how he would react once he's found out what I've done.

My intercom on my desk rang.

It had to be Sean because Mr Wilson wasn't in the office right now. He said he had an appointment with someone whom he refused to tell me. In his diary, I wrote 'Appointment with anonymous.'

"Hey." I said when I picked up the phone. I didn't need to be formal because I knew it was him.

"What are you doing right now?" He asked.

"Uh, just preparing for tomorrow's presentation. Why?" I asked slyly. Maybe he had something in mind for both of us to do together after work. It's been so long since we went out.

"I needed your help with some extra work on my desk, nothing too serious."

Oh. Guess I was wrong.

"I'll see you later at 5 then."

"Why?" I asked again. Hope springing back. Maybe he did want us to go out...

"I'll drive you home tonight like I always do."

"Okay." Nope.

"Bye."

Just like I said. Things were going nowhere.

I turned my attention back to my slides on the computer. We have some business prospects coming in tomorrow and Mr Wilson insisted that I lay out our business rundown for them. Usually he does that, like that time in Michigan but now he wants me to do it.

Lately, he has been giving me more roles and tasks to do. I'm starting to think it has something to do with my resignation. I don't know why he's pounding me with more work.

What has me really fazed is his constant benefaction. I haven't gone down to eat lunch for weeks because Mr Wilson always had it delivered right up to both of us, which is something he never did before. And every morning it's either a box of chocolates, or flowers, or a really cute keepsake, or even a teddy bear! One time he got me a teddy bear!

I couldn't lie, I loved these little souvenirs from him but his motive behind them is what I don't like. I'm not going to sleep with him because he buys me little gifts all the time. No matter how cute it is, it's not changing my mind.

I sighed and continued working.

When it was 5pm, I packed my things. Mr Wilson had still not returned from his anonymous appointment so I take it that he's not coming back. Not by this time.

Sean took me home. I offered for him to come in but he refused saying that he had somewhere he needed to be.

I invited Lily instead because I honestly didn't feel like being alone.

When I opened the door for her, she smiled at me.

"Hey!"

"Hi. That's a pretty necklace." She said to me as she walked in.

Subconsciously, my hand slipped to my chest where my beautiful necklace lay. I looked down at it and saw my name carved in a gorgeous font, dazzling with diamonds.

It was the first time that I wore this piece ever since Mr Wilson got it for me a few months back. I had kept it treasured away but I decided to wear it today.

"You should wear it more often. Where did you get it?"

"Uh, he got it for me. I don't know where, but it was back home in Virginia." I closed the door.

"You mean you've had this ever since then?!" She knew who 'he' was without me mentioning it.

"Yeah..."

"Gosh Sophia! That man spoils you! Every day he buys you stuff like you're his girlfriend or something. I have to admit that I'm jealous. I wish I had that much attention from a man."

"Yeah but his attention is laced with bad intentions."

"What bad intentions are you talking about? Is it bad for a man to love?"

"Can we please not talk about him? I'm with Sean now. He's the one I love."

"You can't keep lying to yourself Sophia. Don't make me say 'I told you so'."

At least I'm trying but he's just not giving me the opportunity. He's always keeping me at a distance. Even as he dropped me off today, he didn't look back before he just drove off. I think his heart is not in it... or maybe it has something to do with Mr Wilson.

Had he told Sean to back off?

"So we're baking cookies today." Lily changed the subject. "You could take them to work tomorrow."

"Yeah, I'll set them up at the meeting in case anyone wants some."

"Good idea."

***

Hours Later as I lay in bed, I picked up my phone and decided to text Sean. I hope it wasn't too late. I was only 11pm.

I waited for about 10 minutes before his response came.

I decided to be very honest.

I saw the three dots start bouncing, indicating he was typing a response.

I waited for longer before his reply came.

I don't believe him but it took him for his word.

I can't believe I just asked that.

Oh really?

I didn't even bother replying. I just tossed my phone aside. This is beyond him. He never had excuses, I don't know why he has them now. Somehow he had managed to always fit me into his schedule before.

I groaned in my pillow.

I need to secure myself a new job as soon as possible.

Because soon enough, my time here will be up.

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