His Addiction

1

"Please excuse me "Olivia said as she hurried towards the elevator holding five nylons.

As she went in holding the nylons her hands couldn't get to the button because the elevator was crowded.

"Please, can you help me press the button there? "she told a middle aged man and he did with a smile.

"Thank you sir "she said and bowed slightly.

She adjusted her glasses and touched her pig tail then she smiled. As she entered the office, she was already hearing her name all over.

"Olivia, where is my spaghetti?" Tina, one of the employees yelled from a corner.

"l'm coming "

"Here, it is "she stated as she handed one of nylons to Tina.

"Jeez! It is already cold! How am I going to eat this, huh? "Tina grouched with sarcasm.

"How you are gonna eat it is your business "A voice spoke up as footsteps approached. Olivia turned to see Isabel.

She got to where they stood and crossed her arms.

"lsabel, please don't do anything silly. l will take care of it "She pleaded but lsabel paid deaf ears.

"Give her the money for buying you the spaghetti "lsabel stated as she glared at Tina.

"Who said I won't give her the money? "she scoffed as she transferred the money through her phone.

Then she hissed and walked away.

"Olivia, stop this your attitude of pleasing people before you get into big trouble".

Then she left. lmmmediately she stepped out, I started hearing my name. Olivia!

"Where is my coffee?? "

"I am coming "

"My bagel, Olivia! "

"Coffee! "

"Olivia, help print this paper "

"Okay "

"Olivia, help send this paper to the manager's office "

I guess this is my work as an administrative assistant.

It was a scene as former employees gathered at the lobby of the company.

Mr Noel came downstairs to calm the former employees as they came with quilt and noodles saying they will sleep at the office until Mr Leo, the CEO attend to them.

"This isn't proper. Let's discuss this in a more proper way "He tried to calm them down but they paid deaf ears to him.

"I need to call Mr Leo "Leo's assistant said from a corner.

"Hello? Mr Leo, they refuse to leave and they are attracting other employees "

"Okay "Leo stated as he disconnected the call.

"Hello? Hello? "Timothy repeated and looked at his phone. He panicked, knowing Mr Leo disconnected the call.

Everyone's attention on the scene was diverted as Mr Leo walked slowly but majestically towards them. The noise died down.

"Everybody, leave except those that is demanding for an explanation and you, Timothy lock the front door on your way out "

"Yes, Boss "

He sat down and looked at his watch.

"You have five minutes to state the reasons why you should not be sacked"He stated, coldly and they stared at each other.

"Well ... Mr Leo, you have replaced us with robots and machines, we are precious employees and you can't find others as capable as us, you see "The eldest started and Leo scoffed.

"Machanical arms produces thirty soaps in two minutes, can you do that? "He asked and entwined his fingers.

"Instead of complaining about the decisions of the headquarters, propose plans and show them your worth"

Then he looked at his watch and smirked. "Your time is up "

Then he stood up and walked away. The employees left afterwards.

"CEO, why didn't you tell them that you have been the one helping them so that they could stay up to this time? " Timothy started.

"Would that change anything?? "Leo answered.

"Don't argue about unnecessary things and focus on necessary things "

"By the way, have you prepared what I asked you to prepare?? "

"Yes sir "

"Okay, I will go and visit my grandma. She invited me for lunch "

"Okay sir "

****

"Leo, you are here "she smiled and Leo hugged her

"Grandma! "he said and kissed her at both cheeks.

They sat down afterwards.

"What would you like to eat?? "

"Anything my grandma orders is suitable cos she's the best "

She smiled as she handed the menu to the waiter.

"Grandma, l got something specially for you "Leo said as he brought out a jewelry pack.

"Wow, it looks so valuable. Hold on a sec ...you gave me those to prevent me from nagging you, isn't it? "

"I'm not getting any younger, you know. I need a grand child "

"But you also have Max to tell all these "

"There you go again, always changing the topic. Will you get married or not?? "

"I will, I will get married to Anna "

"Leo, you and Anna can barely see each other. You only contact on phone".

"We also call on video calls which is also the same as seeing each other "

"Leo, how can it be the same?? "

"But grandma, I am not complaining" He chipped in and his grandma sighed.

"Grandma, I will get married, okay?. Now eat before the food gets cold "

She breathed a sigh of relief.

****

"Olivia, go home and continue tomorrow "One of her colleague said as she headed for exit of the office.

"Okay "She stated and her colleague walked out. But she continued working.

Shortly , the cleaner walked in with a bucket and mop.

"Olivia, you're still here. Won't you go home? "

"l will just ... "Her voice trailed off as she checked her phone and remembered that she had a date with Mark.

"i need to leave right now "She stood up, packed up the documents and hurried out.

Mark was at the park waiting for Olivia when a lady passed, he licked his lips but the lady glared at him and scoffed.

Olivia ran towards Mark, panting.

"Mark, I'm sorry I came late. l had extra work to do in the office and you know .. "

"It's alright, Olivia. No need to be sorry, a boyfriend should wait for his girlfriend, right? "

"So how can I make it up to you? "

"Let us go to my house and I will cook for you then you will leave tomorrow"

"Mark, my mom warned me over again not to stay overnight at a guy's house .. "

"Until you are married "he interrupted her, completing her statement and scoffed.

Her attention was diverted when she saw the road screen displaying a cruise ship.

"Olivia, I think we should better .. "

She intruded I think we should go on the trip to Venice with that cruise ship.

"But I don't have money. l invested all my money in my business "Mark replied.

"I have money "Olivia chipped in.

"Okay. we should go. Just me and you, no disturbance, no work "

"Okay, let's go and eat "

Anna came into the training room and saw flowers on her desk. She smiled and took a look at the note from Leo.

"Best performance, my dear Anna"

She smiled and changed her clothes then called him.

"The meeting will begin in three minutes "Leo said but just then, his phone rang and when he checked, it was Anna.

He smiled.

"Timothy precede over the meeting for me"

"Me? "Timothy asked, alarmed.

"Yes, you "

Then he stepped out.

"Hello? "

"I saw the flowers. They are pretty, and I love them. Leo, how do you manage to send me flowers in my auditions in different countries? "

"That's because I am your number one fan and you are my ballerina "

She giggled. "Leo, are you busy? "

"No, I am not. When are you coming back? "

"By tomorrow. I have an audition there and I think I will be staying for half a month "

"By the way, how is grandma? "

"As always, she is always setting blind dates for me"

"Leo, I am sorry for not staying by your side "

"Don't be. You have my support "

"Okay. Bye bye "

"Bye "

****

"Mr Leo, why are you so hypocritical? "Timothy asked. "You can convince sponsors in five minutes and destroy your grandma's blind dates but for Anna, you are so slow "

"I am not hypocritical "He stated and sipped his drink. "I can't just propose, what if she rejects? "

"Mr Leo, you clearly don't like her ballerina lifestyle but you send her flowers on every audition so take this "he handed him a slip.

"What is this? "

"It's a cruise ship and proposing there is the best choice. All you need is a diamond ring then you propose and dance under the moon, my friend said it works "

"Okay "

Olivia almost emptied her account making a reservation for the cruise ship.

"My happiness depends on you now "she said while staring at the ticket. She stepped in and adjusted her glasses.

Leo stared at the diamond ring he was holding, thinking about Anna. He was going to propose.

Anna's plane arrived as she walked towards the exit of the airport. Her phone rang amd she picked up.

"Miss Anna, are you ready? "

"Yes I am. l will there soon "She said as she heaved a sigh.

Then he headed to where her audition was to be held.

AFTER DANCING

"Miss Anna, that was amazing and we would like you to play a subordinate role in an audition in Paris so what do you say? "

"I want to play the main role "

"Well, that has never happened before, no one from the East has ever played the main role "

Then, Leo came and Anna was surprised. She hugged him with smiles on her face.

"Why are here? "She asked after disentangling from the hug.

"To see you, of course. Anna, why don't you reconsider playing the subordinate role?, after all, dancing in Paris has always been your dreams "He stated, vehemently and she shook her head.

"No. If I am not playing the main role, then, I am not playing any other roles "

"Okay then "

"Sorry " he said to the women. "Seems l will have to take her "

Leo held Anna's arms as they walked towards their car.

"Anna, won't you regret not going for the Paris audition? "

"Nope. l don't wanna think about that, I only want to think about you "she said and giggled.

"Just me and you, going to the cruise ship "

"Lovebirds, let's hurry up. You don't wanna miss the ship, do you? "Timothy interrupted and entered the car.

They smiled as they got in the car.

"Mark, see! That the ship is very large "Olivia said as she walked in circles.

"Calm down "Mark responded but Olivia ran excitedly towards the ship.

A lady who also came with her boyfriend bumped into Mark. He smiled and the lady smiled back as she stared at him, seductively.

Olivia came back when she noticed that Mark wasn't following her.

"What are you looking at?? "Olivia asked as she looked around.

"Nothing, let's go "he said and they walked away. But he was still searching for the girl who had bumped into him earlier and when he saw her, he ran after her.

Olivia took the luggage and went in, looking for Mark whom she just saw earlier.

Anna excited ran towards the ship then Leo to Timothy.

"Have you made the arrangements? "

"Of course, go for it "he said and walked away.

"What were you talking about? "Anna asked.

"Nothing serious. He just told us to have a good time "

Anna came with a red luggage while leo came with a silver one. When they got in, Leo gave Anna his luggage as he went to settle the procedures.

Olivia came in still looking for Mark when she bumped into a waiter and the wine spilled on her shirt.

"I'm so sorry "She apologized and the waiter stared at her.

"Where do you serve as a waiter? Watch where you are going! "The waiter yelled, angrily.

"l'm sorry. But l'm .. "

"Cut the crap and clean up this mess! There are so many guests here "he retorted, angrily and Olivia nodded.

She bent down and Anna walked closer and pulled Olivia's arm up.

"Instead of saying sorry after soiling a guest's shirt, you told her to clean it up? Have you any shame? "Anna yelled, infuriated .

"Oh. You are a guest? Oh jeez, l'm sorry. l apologize sincerely. l thought you were a waitress because of your outfit .. l'm so sorry "He apologized, bowing slightly.

"It's alright. You don't have to apologize "Olivia rasped, feeling awkward.

Then two kids who were playing, unknowingly switched the silver luggages and left it without being noticed by anybody around.

Anna gave her a scarf to cover the stained part of her shirt and told her to clean it before it sticks to the shirt.

"Thank you for helping me back there. l really appreciate "Olivia countered and Anna smiled.

"Don't mention. I have to leave now .. have fun "Anna responded, took one of the luggages and walked away.

She went to her room to wash it off but still confused that she hasn't seen Mark the whole time.

Anna's phone rang as she picked the call slowly because she didn't recognize the number.

"Hello? "

"Miss Anna, you have been chosen as the leading role for the Paris audition "The caller spoke up.

She screamed with excitement but held her mouth to avoid making a scene.

"So, Miss Anna, you still have your chance if you come now "

Her smile disappeared because she knew she would be be disappointing Leo again.

"Okay. I understand "She answered and hung up.

She tried calling Leo but he didn't pick up.

Olivia stepped out of her room and saw Anna who passed without noticing her.

"So she lives opposite "she muttered.

Leo who had discussed his engagement with the captain who agreed to hold the engagement on his ship was at the back of the ship, practicing.

"Anna, I want you to be my wife. I love you .. jeez, that sounds like a command "

Olivia saw him as she was taking pictures around the ship.

Two kids ran around him, playing and pushed him and ran away without knowing what they had done.

The ring fell down beside Olivia's leg.

"Help me get the ring "Leo told her.

As she turned around, her leg hit the ring and it went down and rolled to different directions as it was kicked by different people.

Leo blamed her for not picking it before.

The ring fell on a net that was on top the pool, she stretched her hands to Leo to hold her.

Leo held her as she stretched her hands out to take the ring but it was far, as she stretched further, she fell inside the pool.

Leo jumped in and brought her out but she was unconscious. Leo was baffled and tried to do the mouth to mouth resuscitation when she coughed.

Leo glared at her.

"You wanted to kill yourself for a ring you still weren't able to bring out "he scolded her and she smiled and brought out the ring.

"Wow, thank you "

"You are welcome "

As Leo walked towards his room, he noticed Olivia was following him.

"Why are you following me? "He stopped walking and asked her.

"My room is over there " She replied and he looked at her with suspicion.

Olivia saw Leo step into the same room that Anna came out from earlier.

"So she is the girl he wants to propose. Wow .. they make a great couple "

Olivia freshened up and unzipped the luggage but was confused when she saw men's undies.

When Leo also opened his luggage, he saw lingerie, he brought it out with his fingers, surprised.

"Whose luggage is this?! "