Page 24 of Care: Part 1

"Kensley," he said into the phone.

Avelina found herself tensing as not even a second passed before Zaria walked in. One thing Avelina noticed about the personal assistant was that she was carrying a bunch of bags in her hands.

"Boss," Zaria greeted as she placed the bags down beside Avelina. "I got you more clothes to wear to work. One thing I noticed was that your skirt was a little small. Some girls like their skirts small, and I didn't know if you did or not. So, I got you every skirt in size small but also some in a larger size. Whichever one you don't want or can't fit, we will donate."

"Oh, thank you," Avelina smiled as she opened up one of the bags to see more business attire.

Zaria returned the smile before turning to look at Adrik. There was an uncomfortable silence that settled on them.

"He finished the paperwork," Avelina finally spoke up.

Zaria nodded her head and grabbed the papers from his desk before turning and walking out of the office.

"So, have you and Zaria ever had a relationship?" Avelina asked.

"No.”

Avelina bit down on her cheek as she contemplated asking the next question. Her mind was inquisitive, and she was beginning to believe that Adrik's blunt behavior was rubbing off on her.

"Why not?"

"Miss Kensley is a lesbian, and I am not a woman," Adrik said in a tone that reeked of the words 'it's obvious.’

"Oh.”

All of the jealousy was for absolutely nothing.

"I'm sorry," she said softly.

"Your apologizing is quite annoying. We've spoken about what over apologizing does to one's character, Avelina.”

Letting out a sigh, she decided just to say nothing at all.

"Tomorrow will be more chaotic with meetings and such, so be prepared. As for now, we are finished," Adrik told her.

She nodded her head and stood up from her seat as he did.

"Let's head home, Avelina."