"The memories bring back memories bring back you"
-Maroon 5

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Ruby's POV

"Where am I suppose to sit?"

I asked as I looked around the empty conference room. There was suppose to be thirty chairs present. Twenty eight for the investors, one for the boss, and one for me.

There seems to always be a shortage of chairs for some reason.

Before I could go find an extra chair Noah pulled me on his lap. I tried to get up but he pushed me back down on his Jr.

"Problem solved"

The moment he said that the conference room became full of people. Everyone looked at us with weird looks on there faces but, they decided to not say anything.

They could immediately get fired if one word leaves their mouths. Half of the workers had families and a wife or husband so they knew better.

"Let's get started shall we"

He said from behind me. His voice sounded muffled since his head was leaned on my back for some reason. I felt him squeeze my waist and take a whiff of my hair.

These Caucasian's be wilding.

"Is Ms. Carter running this meeting? Because she's the only person we can see"

Some guy said. He continued talking like his boss wasn't in the room  I tried to signal him to be quiet but he kept on talking. He even started mocking the way Mr. Cruz speak.

"What was that Carl?"

Mr. Cruz asked from behind me. He stood up and placed me in his seat. Carl looked shocked as Mr. Cruz was standing in front of him.

So he's going to act like I wasn't signaling him to shut up. It's not my fault he has diarrhea mouth.  I could Carl was scared. His legs were bouncing up and down and his hands were shaking.

"Oh nothing. I was just telling my coworkers how much of a great boss you are. Have you dyed your hair? You look dashing sir"

He was talking all reckless a few seconds ago. Now he's saying sir and he's giving him compliments. I mean I don't blame him though. You have to do whatever it takes in order for you to get to the bag.

"I expect to see your office empty by lunch. You're fired."

Carl knew not to say anything. He just nodded his head and got out of the room. After Carl left Mr. Cruz decided to start the meeting.

As he was talking I could hear the people next to me having their own little conversation. They were talking about which animal is better, cats or dogs.

In my opinion it was neither because I don't like animals.

"Do you guys have something you'll like to share?"

Mr. Cruz asked. He was standing next to the door a few seconds ago and now he's right in front of me. The guys that were talking all of a sudden pointed to me.

"It was your assistant, she was saying how yummy Aaron looked today"

Those bastards know damn well I wasn't talking to them. I was just eavesdropping. This is what happens when you don't mind your business.

"Those two was talking about cats and dogs while I was doing my work. They even said that you have a bald spot in the middle of your head"

Since they decided to throw me under the bus I decided to do worst. I added fuel to the fire by throwing in the insult. I didn't even say that Aaron looked tasty, I was just thinking it.

"Your wives loved my bald spot when I spilled my kids into her. Now get the hell out of this building, both of you"

I was trying to hold back my laughter but I couldn't. The look in the guys face said it all. They both will be sleeping on the couch tonight.

The meeting went on without any problems or disruptions. The rest of them knew better than to start something with Mr. Cruz. Three people got fired in less than twenty minutes.

As I was cleaning up the conference room I felt him staring at me. I tried to ignore it but then he started clicking his pen making that annoying sound.

"Can you please stop"

At my command he stopped for a moment. He had to click it one last time since the pen was left open. Instead of him staring at me like an idiot he could help me clean up.

I don't know why I have to clean up after grown men and women though.

"You and I are are going out tonight"

I slowly turned around. He was just staring at me like what he said was normal. I've been working here for a few months now and I can tell he doesn't know how to properly speak to people.

"Are you asking me or telling me?"

"I'm telling you. I'm picking you up at eight tonight."

"You won't find me there. Aaron and I are going to the movies"

I said nonchalantly. Even though I was lying I didn't want to make it obvious. I can't make it seem like I'm always available and able to be flexible to his needs.

"Well your plans just got cancelled because I'm picking you up tonight at eight. I will personally pick you up from the movies if I have too"

I don't know why he's so persistent on taking me out. I'm not even that much of an interesting person. I've never even had a boyfriend for God's sake.

The ride back to the office was full with sounds of the air conditioner and breathing. You can just imagine how happy I was to hope out the car the moment we pulled up to the office.

The moment I walked into the office Yolanda pulled me into the break room. I'm guessing it's lunch time already.

"Tell me how I got a man"

She said excitedly as she jumped up and down. She was pulling on arm as she danced around the room. I've never seen her this happy before.

"You're going to tell the whole office huh?"

"There's no way I can do that. I'm the president of 'niggas ain't shit', the Vice President of 'chicks before dicks', and the secretary of 'trust no nigga'. I can't just up and say that I have a relationship. That means I've betrayed my people"

I busted out laughing. I remember when she was telling me that she'll never have a boyfriend because they're useless. Look at who's all boo'd up now.

"How does he look like?"

"He's this tall, handsome, white guy. He's even the CEO of his own company and everything"

She said with excitement. I watched her eyes shine as she went on about her new man. I thought I was the only black girl that is down with the swirl. 

It's nice to see that at least one of us is happy. I'm stuck with Mr. Cruz.

That's how the rest of my day went. Yolanda and I spent it talking in the break room since I was off at the same time she was. Thank God Mr. Cruz was at a private meeting. When it was time for me to go I flew out the doors.

I can finally sleep my life away after spending eight hours with disgusting humans.

The moment I stepped foot into my condo I put my belongings on the table and ran to my room. I took off my shoes and snatched my wig off my head. I put it on the nightstand and went to sleep.

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I woke up in a dark room. When I went to sleep it was around three or four. The first thing I did was check my phone to see if I was in the same time period I was when I went to sleep.

What I didn't notice was the fact that it was seven thirty. I have thirty minutes to  get ready for the date. I quickly took a shower and ran out in the matter of seconds.

I went through my drawers and took out a red bra with a matching lace underwear. I lathered my body lotion as I also put on deodorant. Maybe I should've set an alarm before I went to sleep.

After I was done I walked into my closet and picked out a random striped tube top with some ripped jean shorts.  Since the white Air Force was the first sneakers that I saw I went with them. I had to pair that out with my trusty gold hoop earrings and gold necklace.

I put on my clothes then went over to my wig that was sitting on the drawer next to my bed. I really hope we're not going anywhere that has too much wind. I wouldn't want my wig to fly off.

The thing is I want my hair to be done. I want a new wig but then I want braids. I also want to cut my hair but then I want to shave it all off. It's safe to say that I don't know what I want.

A ring sound filled my ears once my hair was on my head. I sprayed on some perfume then took one last look at me. I walked to the front door and twisted the knob.

Well, here goes nothing.