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Chapter 113: Secret Affair
Chapter 113: Secret Affair.
When Ivy got into her car, Bud lifted his head. “Are you alright, ma’am?”
“Yes,” Ivy answered, nodding. Her heart raced from all that Rita had told her.
Her phone buzzed and she reached for it. Tim New was calling.
“Hello,” she said, her voice was so small that she thought he hadn’t heard her.
“Mrs. Stone. We are officially done, you can come around,” Tim said, sounding pleased.
“Okay. I’m on my way,” she said and ended the call. Then she faced Bud, “Tim New is done with the building.”
“Okay, ma’am,” Bud said, and started the car.
Ivy sank into the car, her heart racing with emotion. She didn’t even know where to begin with her thoughts.
Was Theresa cheating on Wills? How true was this? Did Wills know? Was this why they had issues? Or was Theresa just feeling guilty?
She had to know, so she dialed Theresa’s number, hoping to convince her that they could meet.
But Theresa didn’t pick up, so she tried again. On the third ring, when the call was still not answered, Ivy gave up.
She sighed out loud just as Bud entered the premises.
“Thank you, Bud,” she said getting out of the car.
Tim and Lynn were outside, sitting by a car. They straightened up when they saw her.
“Mrs Stone,” Tim greeted.
“Are you all done?” Ivy asked.
“All done, ma’am,” Tim smiled, then he pulled out a bunch of keys from his pocket. “Your company keys, ma’am. Congratulations.”
Ivy’s breath hitched as she took the keys, happiness swelling in her chest. “Thank you.”
“Congratulations, ma’am,” Lynn added.
“Thank you, Lynn.”
“The place needs thorough cleaning. I could link you with people who could help,” Lynn suggested.
“That would be nice,” Ivy smiled gratefully.
“They will get the job done immediately,” Lynn added.
“That’s great. Please let me have their contact,” Ivy said and Lynn gave it to her. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome, ma’am.”
“It was nice working with you, ma’am,” Tim said, extending his hand for a shake.
Ivy shook him. “Thank you so much.”
“See you some other time. Bye,” Tim said and proceeded to his car.
“Bye, ma’am.” Lynn waved.
Ivy waited until they got into the car and drove off. Then with Bud following behind her, she unlocked the door and stepped inside.
“Wow!” Bud exclaimed.
“I know right,” she chuckled, pride swelling in her chest.
This was hers! Her dreams had finally come true!
She walked around, checking each room and nodding with approval. She went upstairs and smiled.
This was looking even better than the last time she saw it, though she could smell a faint smell of paint.
She went to her office and opened it. It was big and beautiful, with a view that was to die for. She could almost see all of San Jose by just standing by her window. She touched the mahogany table, happiness coursed through her as she realized it was all hers.
“Is this your office, ma’am?” Bud asked, interrupting her reverie.
“Yes it is,” she said with a warm smile.
“It’s beautiful,” Bud commented with a big smile.
Ivy chuckled. “Thanks, Bud.”
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She walked to the ensuite toilet and realized it still needed extra cleaning. She took her phone and dialed the cleaning company’s number.
She told the woman on the phone that she was in need of their services. Ivy gave her her address and they discussed rates. “They would be on their way,” the woman said. “Thank you for choosing Sparkle fresh services.”
“You’re welcome,” Ivy said, ending the call.
Some moments later, she heard a truck pull into the premises. She peeped from the window and saw that the cleaners had arrived.
“We have to hire security guards for this place,” Bud suggested as they went downstairs.
“Yes,” Ivy agreed. And janitors too, she thought.
She opened the door and three middle aged women entered. The one with the large broom spoke. “We’re from Sparkle fresh services.”
“Yes. Come on in,” Ivy smiled as she opened the door wider.
She watched as the women got to work, moving efficiently around. When she realized she was in their way, she and Bud stepped out of the building and entered the car.
Ivy smiled with her excitement, until her thoughts trailed off to Rita’s situation. Her chest squeezed as her excitement was replaced by disbelief and sadness.
She knew what it felt like to be cheated on, which was why she understood and sympathized with Rita. But Theresa being the other woman? she couldn’t come to terms with the occurrence.
Her phone rang and she took it out of her bag. The delivery company was calling. “Hello.”
“We have a package for you ma’am,” a man said. “I am on the way.”
“Alright,” Ivy said, dropping the call.
Excitement sprang through her again as she realized her company was coming together, but sadness followed again.
Ivy spotted a black car entering the premises. “My equipment is here,” she said, almost shrieking as she stepped out of the
car.
She waved the driver in and he honked as he parked the car. Ivy walked over to him, a smile on her face. “Hello.” “Hi, ma’am,” the driver said as he got out of the car. He brought out a list and handed it over. “Please sign here.”
Ivy collected the list and signed, then she returned it to him. He took it, kept it back in the car and opened his trunk. Ivy walked over, her excitement intensifying as she saw all of her equipment arranged nearly in the trunk.
“Should I bring them out?” Bud asked the driver.
“Sure,” the driver said.
Ivy watched as the men lifted the equipment just as the cleaners came out the door. She turned to them. “Are you done?”
“Yes,” the same woman answered with a nod.
“You can take them inside,” Ivy told the men as they made their way inside.
“You can pay,” the woman said, and Ivy nodded.
She opened the payment link that was sent to her and paid. “Done. Thank you.”
The woman nodded and together with others, they entered their truck and left.
Ivy waited until Bud and the driver were done before making her way inside. The whole place was instantly transformed, delighting her.
“Where do they all go?” Bud asked.
“The cameras go upstairs.” Ivy pointed to the big box, and the men obeyed.
An hour later, everything was where it was supposed to be.
Ivy tipped the driver. “Thank you for your time.”
The man grinned, turning to the door. “You’re welcome, ma’am.”
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When he left, Ivy inspected the place. It was sparkling clean and everything seemed just right. She glanced at her wristwatch and realized it was getting late.
“Let’s go home, Bud. We’ll continue tomorrow,” she said.
Bud nodded and together they left the building. On the way home, she tried to focus, but her emotions kept switching from excitement to sadness, guilt, and disbelief.
But when Theresa called her as soon as she got in front of her room, all the emotions spilled as she picked.
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Hey by I missed your calls. Sorry got busy Therese sad, sounding cheerful as usual “What’s up?
Ivy swallowed, not knowing how to begin 1 wanted to can we set
Theresa’s tone changed “Sure What happened?
Ivy shut her eyes, trying to steady her feelings fots was her cousin, her blood, and Theresa was the other woman. She had to pick Pit’s side
“It’s… about your secret affair, she said, hearing the strain in her voice
Theresa gasped, and her voice dropped “Can we see tomorrow? I will call you.” Then she ended the call
Ivy blinked, her chest tightening She couldn’t believe it. Theresa hadn’t denied it
“What the hell,” she gasped as she opened her door, but her disbelief immediately turned into shock as she found Silas sitting on her bed
“What are you doing here?” she asked, her heart pounding, wondering how much of the conversation he heard
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