****FLORA NASSER****

Me: Hello, Miss you are? I said turning back to the lady.

The Lady : …. She said standing up suddenly.

Justine: Uh…. This is Leanne Akewa, the new secretary Madam.

Me: Hmm okay…. I say sitting down. You can continue Justine.

Justine continued to talk about the new rules we established my fiancé and I for the smooth running of the agency. Our agency is the most famous in Gabon, and of course, my darling's baby. His goal was to propel this company to the top... But I won't hide it from you, it wasn't easy for both of us... We met abroad in London at a gala organized by the company Axa. And that's how we started this relationship 4 years ago. He was promoted to CEO in Gabon, and I followed him and I don't regret my choice. The meeting is over at 5 p.m., then I go to my office, waving to Justine.

Justine: Ms. Nasser, I'm really sorry about what happened with the new secretary.

Me: I would like to speak with her in private, can you call me please?

Justine: Uh ok then. She said leaving my office.

After a few minutes, she came back with her. I told her to take a seat directly in front of me, and I motioned for Justine to leave us. But I know that from the expression on her face she was disgusted to leave us.

Me: Leanne Akewa, I feel like I've seen you somewhere before.

Ms. Akewa: Yes, at the hair salon. I did your hair the other day.

Me: I thought so. I say smiling. So you're going to be our secretary?

Ms. Akewa: Yes Ms. Nasser.

Me: I see in your CV, that you are single? and you have a little boy too.

Ms. Akewa: Yes Madam…

Me: How old is he?

Miss Akewa: 7 years old today. She said uncomfortably.

Me: Oh I see... But there is something that escapes me, you just stopped at the Baccalaureate, I don't see any other diploma for your expertise apart from hairdressing. I do not hide from you that your CV does not delight me, because I need someone with more knowledge.

Ms. Akewa: I understand you… But I assure you, give me a chance to prove it to you. I really need this Job Mrs. Nasser.

Me: Alright then. You can go Leanne. Oh I forgot, does it bother you that I was familiar with you?

Miss. Akewa: No, I don't mind Mrs. Nasser. Madam, I would like to discuss with you my working hours.

Me: I'm listening...

Ms. Akewa: I have to pick up my son from school at 5:30 p.m., and I would like to know if it is possible that I can finish early.

Me of course ! There is no problem Leanne.

Miss Akewa: Thank you very much Mrs. Nasser. She said standing up.

Me: See you tomorrow Madam.

She closed the door to my office quietly behind her. I straightened up, telling myself that maybe I'll leave all this month to convince myself, but I feel that this woman has character. I saw it very early when I went to the salon the other day. But, I have a feeling that we are going to get along well…I continued to work until 6 p.m. when I decided to return. There was hardly anyone left when I left the agency. My fiancé and I live in Mindoubé in a big house with a swimming pool and everything. When I arrived, the housekeeper had already prepared food for me and made the table. At the same time, I took my phone to dial Alexandre's number.

Me: My heart?

Alexander: How are you?

Me: Yes, just a little tired... and you on your side?

Alexandre: What did you just get back?

Me: Yes, not long ago. I say taking off my shoes.

Alexandre: I see, so the meeting you sent them all the new rules?!

Me: Yes… I think that there, they are still a stroke of pressure. But it's much better if you were the Alexander.

Alexander: You are not wrong. But don't worry, I'll be back soon.

Me: Yes because I miss you so much my heart!

Alexandre: That's nice, me too.

Me: In fact, Justine has hired a new secretary for you…

Alexander: Oh yes? She's fine ?

Me: She seems very determined to me… In any case, you will see for yourself.

Alexandre: Anyway, as long as she's not lazy, that's fine with me.

Me: Don't worry sweetheart. If not, did you eat?

Alexander: Yes, yes. Not long ago. Well I have to go…

Me: Oh, ok sweetheart. I say surprise. I'll call you tomorrow… Kisses I love you.

Alexandre: Month too.

Click!

I don't know if I introduced myself, but I'm Flora Nasser, and I'm the Deputy Director at OGARVY and my fiancé Alexandre him and the CEO. He is the one who makes all the decisions concerning the agency, but I only come in the background. I am 36 years old, I have no children. I preferred to focus on my career but today, my advanced age I have everything I want in my life and I also want to start my family with Alexandre….

***** LEANNE AKEWA****

I am in front of the agency waiting for the taxi… If I tell you that I was not braiding in front of the lady there, it is that I am lying to you. I'm not hiding from you that if I could disappear during the meeting, I was going to do it especially when everyone started looking at me. I did not know that I had been heard I tell you, because my surprise was great. I did not expect to find that my boss would be the woman I did my hair and moreover the one I saw with Alexandre. But what did I get myself into? Moreover, when she summons me to her office, I said to myself, it's fine, she's going to fire me in the face of my remark and also she knows of my existence, but apparently, she doesn't know who I am... If she's with Alexandre, don't has he ever spoken of me? At the same time a dark blue Mercedes AMJ pulled up in front of me which cut me off from my reverie.

Him: Good evening, Mademoiselle… He said, lowering the window.

Me: You again!

Him: Yes, me again… Can I drop you off somewhere?

Me: No need.

Him: Are you always like that?!

Me: Listen, sir, you are preventing me from taking my taxi!

Him: How beautiful is this young lady? You had a hard day?

Me no. I say with a sigh.

Him: Let me just drop you off for today then.

I looked at my watch and saw it was already 5:15 p.m., and I had to pick up Logan from school. I reluctantly opened the door to get into his car. The gas smiled it looks like he had just seen his favorite artist in front of him I did not understand myself.

Him: Where do you live? He said turning

Me: Uh…I would like to go first to pick up my son from his school in Damascus.

Him: Oh you have a son?! He said surprised as he started down the road.

Me: Yes, do you mind? !

Him: Not at all…just that you seem very young to me. Without you being disrespectful, how old are you?

Me: 30 years old.

Him: And you don't ask me my age?

Me: I'm not interested sir.

After 20 minutes of travel, we arrived at the Damascus school complex. I have the gentleman to park not too far from the entrance so that I can go down to get my prince. The one I don't even know his first name and that doesn't even interest me. When Logan saw me, he ran towards me then I gave him a big hug, then I took him by the hand to lead him to the car.

Logan: Mom, whose car is that?

Me: Mom's friend. Go upstairs and be polite to the gentleman.

Logan: okay.

I made him get up behind and then fasten his belt. Then, I came back to get in the front of the car to tell the gentleman where we live. In any case, towards my house, the road is very bad for him with his car there, he wants to enter here in any case, he manages himself, huh.

Logan: Are you mom's sweetheart?

Ah, what is the child doing like that?

Him: No champion… He said laughing but maybe one day.

Me: Chiip…We stay here.

Him: Okay then.

Me: Logan, thank the gentleman before we decent.

Logan: Thank you sir.

Me: Thank you for bringing us home. I say opening the door.

Him: The pleasure is all mine...

Logan: Goodbye sir!

Him: Wait, what do I do if I want to see you again?

Me: Sorry, I'm not interested...

Him: Very well but I could have your first name at least?

Me: Leanne Akewa

Him: Oliver Sama. I would expect you now every day when you leave work at 5 p.m. as I know that you work at ORGAVI.

Me: Oh how do you know?! I say surprise.

Him (smiling): Your Leanne badge….

He started the car with a trunk and started down the road. Wait is the gas serious with me? So he thinks that life is the milk that I will pick you up at 5 p.m., he will see where he will find me tomorrow. I took Logan's hand to go home where I found Mom sitting in the living room with my stepfather squarely.

Me: Mom, what is he doing in my house?!

*****LEANE AKEWA*****

Me: Sir, please get out of my house!

Mom: Leanne respect my husband!

Me: You want me to respect your husband? a pig like that?! I say shouting.

Logan: Mom…He said crying.

Me: Baby…Go to your room.

I waited for him to take refuge in his room so that I could continue to talk to his two.

Me: Mom I asked you one thing that this man does not come home!

Emmanuel: Leanne calm down, I just came to see your mother. I'm already leaving. He said standing up.

Me: Yes quickly get out of my house! Mom if you also want to go with him the door is open too! But what is this madness?!

Emmanuel: Before, I would like us to improve our relationship Leanne… I consider you my daughter.

Me: Your daughter?! I say outraged. Ah good huh when you openly made advances to me at that time you thought that I was your daughter too?! I'm sorry, get her out of my house!

Mom: Leanne….

Me: I'm going to my room, I'll be back in 15 minutes, I don't want to see him here anymore Mom.

I went my close to my room to take a shower. I even lasted, I needed to relax between that long first day and now I'm going home to see mommy's husband there. Without realizing it, I started crying. I was in pain, because until today she continues to take her part but when they are their problem, these homes that she always comes to, I am fed up. In any case, if she goes away, so much the better… it will be the last time I see her here. Better, I get out of the shower and go take care of my son.

Mom: I'm going with Emmanuel...

Me: It's no surprise. I say putting on my dress.

Mom (sighing): Leanne, you know that Emmanuel helped us a lot after your father passed away.

Me: Oh mum please… How are they helping us? Keep turning a blind eye to his nonsense mom. I'm even tired of wasting my saliva on your filthy husband. In any case, keep hiding your face, mom.

Mom: My daughter, you are not married yet… There are things you cannot understand.

Me: You are right mom. I say leaving the room.

I went to the kitchen to see what I could get Logan and me to eat tonight. I took out minced meat and pasta, I think he will like it. My son is too complicated I do not make you say it looks like his father's things when we were together. I felt my heart tighten all of a sudden... Just thinking about us. I don't think I'm ready for everything you explain about the story I lived with Logan's father. At the same time, mom arrived with her bags…

Mom: Leanne I'm leaving...

Me: Ok, bye. I say without looking at her.

It was only when I heard the front door close that I looked up from my pan. I know that surely in a month, she will come back to apologize for me to take her back. Anyway, when I was done prepping, I headed to Logan's room to have him set the table. On returning to his room, Monsieur was playing with his toys.

Me: Sweetheart, are you coming to set the table?

Logan: Okay mom. He said standing up.

Me: Just put two assists for you and me.

Logan: Mom left with Grandpa Emmanuel? But she didn't even say goodbye to me. He said sulking.

Me: Don't worry darling... Finish cleaning the table as we eat quickly and I'll help you with your homework.

Logan: okay mom!

He started to make the table while I put the food in the hot dishes. It was only a few minutes later that we were able to settle down as lovers to start eating. Logan telling me about his school day and how he did well…Honestly, Logan is a very intelligent little boy, he must have inherited that from his father because I'm sorry, I was fighting to get the average huh I'm not going lie to you.

Logan: Mom, who is the gentleman who dropped us off earlier?

Me: I told you honey, he's a friend of mom.

Logan: Tomorrow he'll drop us off again?

Me: Uh…No why?

Logan: Because I like his car mom! He said smiling. I hope when I am older, I will have one too.

Me: Don't worry honey…Go-finish your food!

We continued to eat quietly, Logan went to put down his plate and then go and sit in front of the TV. I got rid of the rest of the things that had on the table, then I started to do the dishes when I heard the fixed. I told Logan to answer since I was busy doing the dishes. But after a few minutes, he appears in the kitchen.

Logan: Mom, is there a gentleman who wants to talk to you?

Me: Really? did he tell you his first name? I say, wiping my hands.

Logan: He said it's Alexander's part.

Me: Hey what?! I say running to the landline.

Alexander: Leanne….

Me: Who gives you the right to call me?!

Alexandre: Did you receive my message last time?

Me: Yes… I received Alexandre.

Alexandre: The little boy I had on the phone… Is he your son? He said in a calm voice.

I do.

Alexandre: I see… Listen, Leanne I really want to see you. For the moment, I am away but when I return I would like to see each other.

Me: We haven't had anything to say to each other for a very long time, Alexandre. I say in a firm tone.

Alexandre (sighing): I do, I need to talk to you Leanne.

Me: Anyway, I have to go.

Alexander: Ok I understand. I'll let you know in the future.

Me: Goodbye.

Click!

I stood on the phone for a long time when Logan called me to help him with his homework. I'm not going to lie to you... The timbre of his voice still gives me shivers despite all this time. Anyway, it was only then that I was able to come to my senses. We settled on the dining table to start working… You know, I like that moment, because Logan teaches me a lot because there are lots of things that I really forgot.

Logan: Mom, who was the gentleman?

Me: No, just a friend to my mom, my heart…Come on, finish your dev, then you're going to shower and sleep.

Logan: Okay.

We finished working, then I followed him to his room while he went to the shower month I was cleaning up at play. When everything was put away, I left his room to put on my pajamas when I heard his little steps heading towards my room….

Logan: Mom, can I sleep with you? He said with a broad smile.

Mom (sighing): Ok then. Just lie down….

Logan: I love you Mom.

Mom: I love you too sweetheart. I said hugging him.

Last night, I haven't really slept well yet Logan he was sleeping haphazardly. But I was thinking of the conversation with Alexandre. Why does he absolutely want to see me? I consider that when he decided to leave me 7 years ago, it was for good. He wants to talk to me? Isn't he busy with his new girlfriend... My boss. Shit, I feel ashamed, how am I going to watch it tomorrow knowing that Alexandre called me the day before? …Or maybe they're just friends?! I ask myself too many questions…I don't know how I'm going to handle this whole situation. When the truth comes out, what will happen?

A week later……

As usual, I got up very early this morning to get ready and made Logan's breakfast. I took care not to make too much noise, so as not to wake him up because you know your child there. He doesn't get any grumpier than him. At 7 a.m., I went to wake him up so he could already go to the shower and start getting ready while I warmed up his milk.

Logan: Hello Mom

Me: How are you sweetie? Sleep well ?

Logan: Yeah…yeah. Mom, can I ask you something.

Me: Anything you want. I said putting his bowl of milk in front of him.

Logan: My friend, Charles invited me this weekend for his birthday and I would like to go.

Me: Hmm…. Tonight, I'll tell you my answer Logan.

We finished our breakfast, then we left the house to take the taxi. By the time I drop Logan off at school, I got to work at 7:45. I quickly settled into my office. A few minutes later the Queen Mother entered the room.

Justine: Hello. she said haughtily.

Me: Hello Mrs. Obone, would you like to?

Justine: Mrs. Nasser, hasn't arrived yet?

Me: Not that I know of. She normally has an appointment at 9am…

Justine: Hmm… I see. Well, around noon you'll get me a sandwich at the same restaurant last time.

Me: No, sorry Mrs. Nasser gave me chores to do before noon.

Justine (getting angry): Oh, but who do you even think you are here?! I'm your boss as much as Mrs. Nasser! I can give you orders!

Me: Hmmm…I said laughing. Listen, Mrs. Obone, you yourself promoted me to work with the CEO who is Mrs. Nasser. I am not someone else's servant here!

Justine: As you say, the same way I hired you, I can get you fired with your rudeness.

Me: You are within your rights Mrs. Obone. I say looking at her.

Justine (staring down): You won't even last here, believe me!

She left my office, slamming the door. But wait, I want to know what the lady has been with me since day one? I don't remember him stealing his guy, huh?! I don't understand what relentlessness she has with me. Honestly, it does not surprise me because friendships between girls have always been difficult with me since very young. That's why today I only have two friends, Valérie and Anne. I continued to answer the phone to schedule appointments for Mrs. Nasser. If I tell you that the lady works tirelessly. She comes early and leaves after everyone else...I understand why Alexandre chose her, she is a very intelligent woman who has studied compared to me...Speaking of the wolf.

Mrs. Nasser: Leanne, what time is my Mr. Dupons appointment?

Me: I see on your schedule that your appointment is 2 p.m. Madam. I say uncomfortable.

Mrs. Nasser: Oh shit, I could pick up my fiancé at the airport, because the interviews with Mr. Dupons and his collaborators will take me too much time.

Me: Ok...

Mrs. Nasser: Leanne could you pick up my fiancé with the driver? Moreover, it's a good thing, because he will finally be able to meet you in real life...

Me: Met me in person? I say lost.

Mrs. Nasser (smiling): Yes, my fiancé Alexandre Andjambé is the CEO of the agency. Didn't you know Leanne? I'm just his assistant. So technically, it's for him that you have to serve. Well, I have to go… Ah yes the flight is at 4 p.m. the driver will be waiting for you at the entrance of the building. Please don't be late, he hates being late. She said leaving my office.

Me: Uh…Who is what?!