Bobs pov
My mind went blank the moment I caught sight of the scene in front of me. William was pinned against the wall, Mike's's figure loomed over as he rained down blows on him.
"You motherfucker,you think you can just sleep with what belongs to me because you're rich and have some fancy job?" Mike screamed, his fists steadily connected to William's jaw.
I could see William slowly giving up.I had stayed away to avoid William's ferocious anger,but I had to do something before he killed William.
*Stop it Mike!!" I grabbed his hands and pulled him away from William who saw this as an opportunity to throw his own blows.
Before I could realize what was happening, Mike flinged me to the floor and was about to give William the beating of his life before the apartment security that I had called earlier stormed in and pulled him away from William.
"You bastard, you're going to regret this Bob"He hesitated
"Please just go Mike" I pleaded
He looked at me with disgust and spat into my face"fuck you!"
He pushed the security aside and left the building murmuring.
"Are you alright William?" I asked William who was nursing the injury on his mouth.
"Let's go" He shrugged me off and walked out.
What the hell was Mike doing here,it sure is over now, he isn't going to make up with me,even if I tried.
Before I could get to the car William had driven off,I simply took a cab and made my way to the office.
"Feliz navidad,feliz navidad....." Christmas carols were heard across the street on my way to work,it was Christmas Eve,and most outlets were closing down for the holidays.
But for me,the holiday was meant to start earlier this week but somehow I still see myself working on Christmas Eve, trying to finalize the acquisition deal.
Work was somewhat awkward today.I literally spent every minute of the day trying to avoid William. We were supposed to work closely for this acquisition deal,but I'd rather go through his secretary .
"Good afternoon sir,Mr Baxter wants you in his office,he said it's urgent" the firm's secretary announced.
"William?"
"No,it's Mr Richard Baxter sir" she responded.
Why does he want to see me now?I have been here for barely a week and I have made it my paramount duty to avoid him. I can't afford to give him an actual reason to fire me.
I reluctantly got up and went to his office.
"Bob,how are you?" He asked, his eyes still fixated on his laptop.
"I'm fine sir"
"Please have a seat" He motioned me to sit in front of him.
"Do you have any plans for the holiday?" he questioned,his eyes finally leaving his laptop.
"Not really sir,my family lives in the US" I responded.
"Ohh really,how do you like the apartment my son bought you this morning?" He asked with a rather demeaning smile,I couldn't tell whether he was judging me or he was just being inquisitive.
He was now relaxing on his seat, a posture which made him exude confidence that intimidates anyone around him.
'What do I say to him now, how did he get to know about this so fast' I thought to myself.
"You don't have to be surprised now boy,I know everything that happens around here,be sure to enjoy whatever he gives you,his interest doesn't last for long,.... read this" he tossed an envelope into my hands as he returned back to his laptop.
In the envelope was a plane ticket to Madrid,the flight was to leave on the 25th , and a room reservation at a hotel in Madrid from the 25th to the 2nd.
"I don't get sir"
"Ohh,well,that's your flight ticket to Madrid tomorrow and your hotel reservation,I leave tonight,but make sure you're there on time tomorrow,we are going on a business trip" He replied with a smirk.
"Sir but it's the holidays"I tried to hesitate
"Stop whining Bob,you said it yourself ,you have no family to celebrate with, besides you there'll be bonuses,now be quick and go get ready "
Was he really going to make me work on the holidays?This must be a joke.I had planned to use the holiday to make up for the shifts I missed at the club.I had to call Frank.
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"Hey Frankie"
"Hey baby,how are you, hope you're coming to the club today?" He seemed excited over the phone,I was sure his closest friend at the club .
"That's why I'm calling Frankie,see ,the old man wants me to go in a business trip with him to Madrid,I won't be back till the 2nd of next year"
"Now that's risky Bob,how do I explain to Baron,....you know what, don't worry,I'll see what I can do"he said as he disconnected the call,this bitch was being dramatic again.
I trust him though,he'll come up with something to tell Baron the manager.
"A little birdie told me you're going to Madrid with my father," William said as I walked past his office on my way home.
"Yeah, he said it's something about a business trip"
"Oh, you're so innocent,the homo wants your ass,we have a country home in Madrid,this has nothing to do with business" he whispered into my ear and went back into his office.
How the hell did I get into this squabble between William and Mr Richard? I liked them both ,but I see this turning into chaos in a little while.
I took a cab home to find the most horrifying scene, everything I owned was scattered in front of the apartment building.
Mike sure wanted this to get messy.
"Merry fucken Christmas" he yelled from the apartment as he went in and shut the door.
I picked up my stuff gently and, thankfully the cab man was still waiting,I stuffed everything into his trunk.I was heading to my new apartment,I had the key and I do hope William has not cancelled the payment.
On my way to the apartment,all I could think of was the Madrid trip,what really was his plan?