MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 1 – 10
By Rejoice U Jason
Chapter 07
Gray couldn’t understand what was going on between the two ladies. He wanted to mind his business but couldn’t help but ask
“What is going on here?”
“Teresa was making seduc_”
“Nothing is going on sir. We’re just having a friendly argument” Teresa cut in not wanting Noel to finish her sentence
“It wasn’t a friendly argument. If it was one,I wouldn’t have called you an overgrown elephant” Noel said
Gray wanted to laugh but it turned to a grin instead. They didn’t even notice his grin
“Noel it’s okay. Teresa stop bothering her” Gray said
“What? I wasn’t bothering her. She just insulted me out of the blue and you’re okay with that?” Teresa snapped and realized she was talking to her boss
“Were you talking to me?” Gray gave her a stern look
“No…No sir. I wasn’t talking to anyone. I’m sorry” She apologized
“Better be” Gray brought his head down again
Teresa glanced at Noel and Noel stuck out her tongue for her before continuing her work. Teresa frowned and pouted
After Noel finished what she was doing,she came to meet Gray
“Mr Gray” She called
“Hmm?” Was his reply
“I think I’m done for the day. I want to leave now cause I have to meet my mum” Noel said
“Oh really?” Gray rested both elbows on his desk and rested his jaw on his hands
“Yes or is there something for me to do again?” Noel asked
Teresa just watched them
“There might be so you are not going anywhere” Gray just wanted to look for her trouble a bit
“But…that’s not fair. The poster says I will be closing 4pm and it’s half past four already” She frowned
“Yeah,I changed my mind”
“Then you have to change your mind again. I can’t overwork myself besides I haven’t even eaten” She complained
“Why haven’t you eaten?” Gray couldn’t believe he just asked her that. Since when did he start caring? He couldn’t comprehend what was happening
“I don’t like today’s menu” She answered
“It’s Mac and Cheese”
“Yeah. Have you seen it? Yuck! It looks like poop. I can’t eat that”
“Fine then. You may go” Gray said and returned to his work
“Thanks” Noel smiled while Teresa glared daggers at her
She didn’t mind but left the office instead. She was off to her parents bakery
Teresa was about standing up to leave the office
“Sit down” Gray ordered with eyes fixed on his laptop
“But sir,I_”
“Sit down!” He half yelled and she found herself on her chair
Gray shook his head
“Women are really troublesome species. So obstinate and rebellious” He muttered and hissed
Teresa heard it and frowned
MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 1 – 10
PAT’S BAKERY
Noel finally got to the bakery and met her mum attending to some customers while her dad was busy in the kitchen. Quinn was in the kitchen too and was assisting their father.
The bakery was not that big but the sales they got from there was enough to meet their needs and also for some upkeep. Thanks to her father’s professionalism,customers wouldn’t stop coming.
He was good at making different kind of snacks and even gets contracts to bake for diverse events. If only he had extra money to make the building bigger
Noel stayed and helped her mum serve the remaining customers till 6pm when they were to close for the day.
“I think that’s all for today” Evie,her mother said
“Yeah” Noel smiled and fliped a board with “CLOSED” written on it. That way,the customers would know they’re done for the day
Her dad came out with Quinn wiping his hands with a towel
“Good evening sis” Quinn greeted flashing her a cute smile
“Hey Quinn. Good evening dad” Noel greeted
“Evening honey. How are you?” He asked
“I’m fine”
“Mum told me you’ve gotten a job. Is it true?” Quinn asked shaking her
“Yes it’s true now quit shaking me” Noel said and ruffled Quinn’s hair
“Come on! You know I don’t like that” Quinn pouted
“But I like it so I’m not gonna stop” Noel ruffled the hair again
“Mum!” Quinn whined
“Noel stop troubling your sister” Evie said
“Fine” Noel rolled her eyes
They sat down on some chairs there
“So tell me honey,what kind of a job were you employed for in Mr Gray’s company?” Her father asked
“A cleaner”
“Eww” Quinn said and Noel glared at her
“A cleaner? With the kind of result you’re carrying? Why?” Mr Patterson asked
“Because that was the only vacant place left. You don’t expect me to sit at home doing nothing dad”
“I understand dear. I pray you get a good one soon” Her father patted her head
“Me too sweetie. I know with time,we will have more than enough. We thank God that we even have all these” Her mother said
“Yes you are right. Thanks mum,dad” She smiled and they smiled back
“How is Scarlet? Hope you two are getting along?” Evie asked
“Scarlet is fine. And yes,we are getting along. She is my bestie and nothing can separate us” Noel said confidently
“I hope so my dear. So what was it that you wanted to tell me?” Her mum asked
Noel glanced at her dad and Quinn
“Um mm…can you two excuse us please?”
“Hey! That’s not fair. Daddy say something” Quinn protested
“She wants to have some time with mum so let’s excuse them” He said
“But it’s unfair. I was the one that told mum to call her so I can spend some time with her” Quinn said
“I’ll spend some time with you later” Noel said
“No. I want it now. I have so many things to tell you about my first day in Royal Woods High School. I have alot and I mean alot to say” Quinn was adamant
Noel sighed
“Okay I’ve heard you. How about you come visit I and Scarlet Friday evening? You can tell me everything then you go back home on Sunday. How about that?” Noel said
“That’s a great idea” She smiled
“Alright we’ll be heading home. Take care Noel” He pecked her fore head “See youu at home darling”He said to his wife
She nodded and he left with Quinn
“So what is it dear?” Evie asked
“It’s about Gray” Noel said
“I’m listening”
“Let me ask you this question. Why do you think most people are rude to their fellow? Like…they don’t seem to care about what happens around them. They have this tsundere attitude and don’t like making new friends”
“Sweetie,in most cases,people like that are traumatized. It could be as a result of distrust. They might have lost hope and they trust no one except themselves but it isn’t entirely their fault. It could be because of a past experience”
“Woah”
“Yes dear. They might have suffered a h©rrible past which makes them insecure. They don’t want what happened in their past to reoccur so they behave like that. While some people are naturally like that” Evie explained
“So that means,Mr Gray didn’t have a pleasant past”
“What do you mean?”
“I think the reason for his cold attitude is because he is in pains. He isn’t happy. It’s not his fault that he’s a tsundere. Something or rather someone made him that way”
“But who or what could have caused such?” Her mum asked
“That…I am going to find out. I will make sure I put a smile on his face” Noel vowed
“Good luck with that. I pray it yields good results but make sure you’re careful okay?”
“I will be careful” Noel smiled
“I’m not joking. I know how cray cray and troublesome you can be. Don’t go about frustrating the young man’s life” She warned
“I’ll try. I have to go now” She stood up and her mother did same
They switched off the lights,stepped out and locked the door
“Bye mum” She hugged her
“Bye sweetie. Stay out of trouble”
“Okay. I’ve heard you” Noel said and walked away
Evie kept watching her till she was out of sight before turning to leave.
MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 1 – 10
Scarlet was pacing forth and back. It was obvious that she is worried. She kept glancing at her phone every now and then. Suddenly,she heard a knock on the door. Without wasting time,she quickly opened the door and Noel came in
“Hey girl” Noel smiled
“Where have you been?” Scarlet asked with both hands on her waist
“I went to the bakery to see my parents and sister” Noel replied
“And you couldn’t call to tell me. I called your line but it wasn’t going through. I was worried sick. I almost had an heart attack” Scarlet nagged
“Sorry babe. I ran out on airtime” Noel said
“Why didn’t you buy to call me huh?”
“I said I’m sorry mum” Noel teased
“I’m not your mum” She snapped
“But you act like one. Jeez,you nag a lot” Noel said
“I don’t have your time now. Thank your stars you’re back unhurt. So how are they doing?” Scarlet asked
“Oh they’re fine. Mum asked after you”
“Awwwn thats so nice of her”
“Yeah. So when are you going to see your parents?”
Scarlet was the only daughter of her parents. They were rich and raised her in a disciplined way making her different from other rich kids. She met Noel in the university and they became best of friends.
“I’ll take a leave from work and visit them soon. You know they’re in Detroit. It’s not that easy yunno” Scarlet sighed
“Yeah. But you could have found a good job over there. Why stay faraway?”
“I like changing environment Noel. Besides,my annoying cousin brother is there to keep them company”
“Okay. Hope there is food because I’m famished”
“Go to the kitchen. Serve yourself” Scarlet said
“Are you serious?” Noel pouted
“Are you expecting me to serve you? Oh No!” Scarlet said and laid on the bed
Noel groaned and entered the kitchen
MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 1 – 10
THE NEXT DAY
G.G ENTERPRISES
Teresa dressed specially to work today. She had studied most of the business textbooks she had. Not everything. She only did the ones she felt she knew and now she is confident that she would impress Gray.
Noel has cleaned the office and sat on the desk facing Gray’s chair too. He stepped out to go get something.
Teresa entered the office and showed off before sitting down
“Good morning loser” She winked at Noel
Noel ignored her and hissed
Teresa wasn’t bothered. After all,she was going to be the one laughing in the end.
Few minutes later…
Gray entered the office and sat down. Austin was with him. Teresa greeted him and he nodded
“Let’s just get this over with. I have a meeting by 10am” Gray said
Austin nodded
“Okay ladies. Gray set this question himself. It’s only two questions and you’re to answer two of them. So take it” Austin said and handed the papers to them
“I’m so going to nail this” Teresa said and dragged the paper from Austin
“10 minutes is all I give you” Gray added
Noel glanced at the question and took a pen. Teresa’s face was drained of all color. This looks like an exam question. Where is she supposed to start from?
Austin watched them with a satisfying smile. He like that Teresa was having a hard time while Noel was almost done.
Noel finished her work and dropped her paper on his desk. She saw Teresa chewing her pen and racking her brain for what to write
“Seriously? You’re a beaver now? Chewing your pen? That’s pretty low for a responsible young lady” Noel smirked
Teresa frowned and returned to the paper in her hands
“Time’s up” Gray said
“I’m not done” Teresa complained
“I don’t care” Gray said
He collected the paper and went through it. He was really impressed by Noel’s work while he almost burst into laughter at Teresa’s own. He looked up and faced both of them
“Congratulations Noel. You’re my new assistant” Gray forced himself to say that. He can’t believe he’ll be spending his days with this ¢razy but intelligent lady in front of him from now onward. The thought alone made him shudder.
“Wow thank you” Noel smiled
Austin shook her hand
“Congratulations girl” He said and she laughed
“Thanks”
“Wait…what…what about..me?” Teresa stuttered
“You’re fired!”
MENDING HIS BROKEN HEART : CHAPTER 1 – 10
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