Chapter Thirteen-...There areThose Who Meddle.
Charity raced into the busy hallways of Harmoine, late of course.Felicity not too far behind her boss, and Vicky and Sicilly glaring on like usual Sicilly chomping down on that blueberry muffing like there was no tomorow.
"you're late!"Felicity trailed as if singing.
"I know, I know and I'm sorry."Charity began genuinly apologetic,"it's just harder to get around, when you're pregnant."
Vicky nudged her friend, as her eyes followed Charity and Felicity."look at her trying to blame her tardiness on her pregnancy," she started" oh look at me, I'm pregnant.Jesus why can't she just go on maternity leave, so I can steal her job already."
Sicilly's only response was a"hum." as she casually rolled her eyes, and chomped on.Honestly, she kind of admired Charity she knew exactlly what she was doing and she did it well, not like her vengeful jelous friend.Yeah, Vicky's drawings were okay but they didn't have what it took to make it but whatever to keep the peace Sicilly let her friend rag on about injustices as she nodded and smilled.
"so what's on the schedual today?" Charity questioned, as she settled herself down into her chair.Sighing with exhaustion.
"well, lucky for you there isn't much to do Drew needs your sketches for the new maternity line and there's some paper work you have to look through..."she trailed as she thought."and I think that's about, I've got everything else under control."
"thanks... Felicity."Charity smiled gratefully.
"that's what you pay me for boss."she giggled lightly, as she headed towards the door."oh, and Charity."
"yes."
She turned around to face Charity, as she closed the door behind her."yesterday, when you took the day off some one came to see you."
"really."
"yeah, an Anthony....Anthony Rodriges."
Charity, felt ill as the name rung through her."excuse me." she said quietly, as she walked past her secretary and opened the door.Felicity's voice trailling behind her, as she walked she suddenly felt her heels fall to the ground.She looked down to see what had just happened, and she found her left heel unattached from her shoes.She stoped and winced, because she just baught those shoes and she grew quite fond of them...but anyways that wasn't the fact of the matter she would be throwing up any minute and on the floor if she didn't hurry up and get to the bathroom.Casually and coolly, she slipt off the shoe and made her way to the bathroom.Thinking of ways this this day could get any worse.
"so you went out with her!?" Jason exclaimed in dissbelief and slight jelousy, after Miguel told him evrything.
"yeah."Miguel sighed."it was hell ,man"
"what are you talking about, I'd kill to be in your shoes."
"trust me, you'd never what to be mixed up with a girl like that she drove me insane.It was always about her,"Miguel began."shit, I can understand what those other girls where talking about." Jason chuckled at the joke."but anyways, I don't want her back in here okay?"
"alright."
"now, could you go down stairs and tell Antoine and Sanchez that?"
"will do."Jason replied, as he headed out to give the security guards the news only to find both of them gone from there posts."that's wierd."Jason said to himself as he decended the stairwell, into the first floor he looked from right to left and neither of the security guards could be found.Turning left to a stairwell he decided to find the two.
"back so soon?"Miguel questioned, as he looked up to the footsteps.Only to let out a sigh of irratation as he saw the person.
Felicity rushed, to the bathroom door and knocked on it furiously."Charity,"she called out."Charity are you okay?"
"yeah."she replied faintly, as she walked out."I'm fine."she smiled tentively, as she straighted herself and began to 'limp' back to her office."Felicity."
"yeah Charity."
"would you mind getting some glue to my office."
"I'll go right to that."she started, as she observed her."wow, Charity now I mean this with the most respet."
"um hum." Charity replied as she sat herself down.
"but sweetie you look like Hell."
"well, that's the wonderful world of pregnancy for you."she smirked, as she shifted through her paper work.
"well do you want me to bring you anything, coffee...tea, your husband anyone, just say the word and I'll..."
"I'm perfectly fine, I just need that glue."
"okay, right at it."Felicity ended as she bolted out of the room.
'alright, Charity' Charity's mind began to go off ' you have to keep things together, you just can't ,let a few minor setbacks get you down, no!'
Marcus danced his way to the bank, to withdrwal some of the serious cash he's been making with the steel pan.He cascaded his way down Harmonies small walkways, before brushing past some one.
"hey watch out!" the person exclaimed.
"sorry man."Marcus began as he turned."well I'll be damned, it really is you."
"Brown?"
"in the flesh, Tony so tell me what brings you back to Harmony?"Marcus began, as the two began to walk.
"business, remeber Marcus I used to live here I could come and go as I please."
"really? so why in the hell haven't you 'come and gone' before?"Marcus questioned catching on quickly to what Anthony was trying to do.
"I don't have any time for this."Anthony rose his voice as he tried to walk away.
"look you better have some time, for this Rodriges because I'm sensing the only reason you came back round here was to start trouble and I'm not about to let you do that."
"how the did you get in here!?"Miguel thundered as he glared at Beyonce.
Her only response at the moment was a sly smile as she walked further into the office."now, Miguel is that how you talk to your ex girlfriends."
"no but this is how I talk to crazy stalkers who just waltz into my office whenever the hell they please!"Miguel went on thundering."now you still haven't told me, how you got in?"
It was simple all Beyonce had to do was make a slight diversion to toss Sanchez and Antoine 'cause she knew there wasn't a way in hell her ass was getting up in there any way else!
"I walked in, did you know both of your security guards are gone."
"no, I didn't"Miguel replied crisply."so come in sit, tell about the poor men you've tried to devower lately."he smiled crudely.
She had no response, she only made herself comfortable on the seat across from him."no one's ever turned me down, Miguel."
"really?that's a surprise."
"and I was wondering, if we could go back to where we left off."
"do you really want to go back there?"
"well before all that, look I'm willing to forgive you for being a tottal jerk to me back and Trinidad and I'm also willing to look past the fact that your married...so what do you think?"she questioned him as she got out of her seat and walked over to him playing with his shirt collar.
"I'd rather not."he said, as he pushed her hand away.
"oh c'mon, Miguel don't play this I'm a straight edge faithful husband junk with me okay?I know perfectly well you want this."she went on as she got her grips on him."so stop fighting, just give in."
Anthony just glared back at Marcus, before continuing."like I said, I was here for business...I wasn't even thinking of Miguel if that's the trouble you'd think I'd be starting.So how is he anyways?"
"well for your information he's doing very good, got married build himself a good career and here you are still holding on to that old grudge."
Anthony laughed the very true fact off."so who did he marry? I bet you it was that blonde chick what's her name again, Cassy,Carie..."
" Charity."
'Charity.' he thought to himself, well this would make things allot more difficult but did he have any intentions of stoping, no."I've met her, he got lucky...just like he did with my girl remember Brown."
"hey, he didn't force her to cheat I guess you weren't as great as you thought huh."Marcus laughed as he began to walk again.
"think what you want man, he stole Jennifer from me."
"man that was years ago, we were kids."Marcus sighed."look, we've never really gotten along, but I'm asking...no I'm telling you to leave Miguel and Charity alone."he continued seriously as he stared dead in Anthony's eye."have a visit."
Anthony nodded blankly, as Marcus walked past him and dissapeared down a street corner.Like he'd listen to what Marcus had to say, he didn't care.What he and Jennifer had was something that could've lasted forever, but then Miguel had to come along and screw things as Miguel always did while they were growing up.Anyways enough about that he was steps away from the Hermoine building, and he was about to follow through with his plans.He made his way to the doors, as he opened the door and walked in.
Felicity popped her head in as she did ever so often through out the day to chek on Charity, who was surprisingly looking better with each visit."how are things going in here boss?"
"better, I don't feel like throwing up anymore!" she teased, as she continued to look over her paperwork."looks like I'm almost done here."she smiled as she fixed things on her desk only to look up and see Felicity talking to someone outside.
"no you can't come in."she said."look she really isn't up for this."
"Charity."Anthony called out, as he walked in.
"Anthony,"Charity began"I was expecting you."she smiled.
"you were?" he asked as he stepped in.
"yeah, I was."she replied, as she finished up her paper work and looked up at him."so why are you here?"she asked bluntly.
"well, Charity I had some business up here and I heard you work here so I decided I'd pay you a visit.You know congradulate you on the wedding "
"so you've heard."
"yes, I'm very happy for you."he grated his teeth through each word.
Charity laughed coolly, as she foccused on Anthony."well, I'm glad that you came but I'm really not in the mood fro playing games right now, just tell me the real reason why you're here?"
"isn't it obvious, Charity I want to get back toghether."
"Anthony---"
"look I know your married, but Miguel isn't the man for you."
"he isn't?"
"no you told me yourself he cheated on you why would you want that, I'm the real guy for you."
Now you all know, Charity had a good and proper response for what she was hearing and it wasn't a very pleasant one.However she wanted to keep her cool for the baby so she calmly rubbed her stomach, as she continued."I know what he's done, but I also know that he loves me and he's comitted to me.That's why he married me right? "
Anthony had no response.
"and I thank you for comming all the way up here, to tell me all of this but I'm sorry you've done all this for nothing.I love my husband, and I intend to stay with him."
"so what we had..."
"we didn't HAVE anything!"Charity exclaimed sotly, as she got up from her desk and began to walk out."Felicity, same time tomorow?"
"you bet, bye Charity."
"bye."she smiled, as she headed for the stair well Anthony on her tail.Finally caught up with the woman once they reached the parking lot.
"okay? Charity maybe it wasn't much for you, but it was something for me and I think we should give it another try."
"look I'm sorry, Anthony that won't happen...haven't you noticed something different about me!?" Charity questioned, as she placed her hand on her stomach.
Anthony closely observed her, nothing seemed different still cute as ever."you've gained a bit?"
"goodbye Anthony."she laughed softly, as she walked away.
"cut your hair!"he trailled on as she left.
"what out of no, can't you understand!?"Miguel exclaimed, as he stood almost making Beyonce fall flat on her face."Charity's my wife and, I love her---"
"you can love me too..."
"no I can't, because I hate you too much."
"well you hated her, and now she's your wife."she snorted.
"anyways, there is no way I'm going to cheat on her again so you just better get up and leave."
"I don't want to!"
They two continued to fight, as Charity made her way in and passed Jason."hey Charity."he spoke blankly, as his eyes widened."Charity! where you going?" he questioned as he slided infront of the stairwell.
"I'm going to see Miguel, what's wrong isn't he here?"
"no...yeah."he fumbeled."but you wouldn't want to go in there, you know how he is when he's really busy..."
Charity smirked, as she played along."actually I don't know, how does he get Jason?"
"he get's mad." he replied crisply."hissy fits and all."
"really, well I'll risk it thanks for the warning though."
"Charity wait..."Jason trailed as he followed her up the stairs."you can't go up there!"
"it's alright I know she's there."
"you do?"
"yeah."she had a feeling Beyonce would be back, and as she was driving home she couldn't help but pop by and say a little 'hey' to her husband, and...claim her territory no harm in that right?
"look Beyonce I've already said all I have to say, door's where you left it."
"Miguel---"she began as she turned around to meet Charity.
"I'm I interrupting?"Charity questioned, pretending she acctually cared.
"no...no you weren't Beyonce was just leaving"
"oh hey,"Charity smiled."it's nice to finally meet you."
Beyonce smiled in response.
"well it's nice to finally meet you too, Miguel sure has allot to say about you." 'a little too much.' she thought to herself."anyways, I better get going I'm leaving tomorow."she continued, as she began to leave."good luck with marriage, and all."she trailed as she let herself out, deafeated yet not done.
The two looked at eachother for a brief period, before laughing.
"do you know how happy I am to see you right now."he smiled, as he went over to her.
"maybe."Charity smirked.
Before either of them could get in the next word, Miguel's phone rang.Reluctantly Miguel went over to answer it."hello?"
"Miguel man, I'm so glad I got you."Marcus began.
"why what's wrong?"
"Anthony Rodriges."
Next---Someone turns twenty-three!Anthony returns to Charity's office but meets up with someone else.Beyonce and Charity have another run in, while Miguel and Charity plan to get Beyonce and Anthony out of Harmony and their lives for good and Joe preforms at the Steel Pan.Keep reading!
Charity raced into the busy hallways of Harmoine, late of course.Felicity not too far behind her boss, and Vicky and Sicilly glaring on like usual Sicilly chomping down on that blueberry muffing like there was no tomorow.
"you're late!"Felicity trailed as if singing.
"I know, I know and I'm sorry."Charity began genuinly apologetic,"it's just harder to get around, when you're pregnant."
Vicky nudged her friend, as her eyes followed Charity and Felicity."look at her trying to blame her tardiness on her pregnancy," she started" oh look at me, I'm pregnant.Jesus why can't she just go on maternity leave, so I can steal her job already."
Sicilly's only response was a"hum." as she casually rolled her eyes, and chomped on.Honestly, she kind of admired Charity she knew exactlly what she was doing and she did it well, not like her vengeful jelous friend.Yeah, Vicky's drawings were okay but they didn't have what it took to make it but whatever to keep the peace Sicilly let her friend rag on about injustices as she nodded and smilled.
"so what's on the schedual today?" Charity questioned, as she settled herself down into her chair.Sighing with exhaustion.
"well, lucky for you there isn't much to do Drew needs your sketches for the new maternity line and there's some paper work you have to look through..."she trailed as she thought."and I think that's about, I've got everything else under control."
"thanks... Felicity."Charity smiled gratefully.
"that's what you pay me for boss."she giggled lightly, as she headed towards the door."oh, and Charity."
"yes."
She turned around to face Charity, as she closed the door behind her."yesterday, when you took the day off some one came to see you."
"really."
"yeah, an Anthony....Anthony Rodriges."
Charity, felt ill as the name rung through her."excuse me." she said quietly, as she walked past her secretary and opened the door.Felicity's voice trailling behind her, as she walked she suddenly felt her heels fall to the ground.She looked down to see what had just happened, and she found her left heel unattached from her shoes.She stoped and winced, because she just baught those shoes and she grew quite fond of them...but anyways that wasn't the fact of the matter she would be throwing up any minute and on the floor if she didn't hurry up and get to the bathroom.Casually and coolly, she slipt off the shoe and made her way to the bathroom.Thinking of ways this this day could get any worse.
"so you went out with her!?" Jason exclaimed in dissbelief and slight jelousy, after Miguel told him evrything.
"yeah."Miguel sighed."it was hell ,man"
"what are you talking about, I'd kill to be in your shoes."
"trust me, you'd never what to be mixed up with a girl like that she drove me insane.It was always about her,"Miguel began."shit, I can understand what those other girls where talking about." Jason chuckled at the joke."but anyways, I don't want her back in here okay?"
"alright."
"now, could you go down stairs and tell Antoine and Sanchez that?"
"will do."Jason replied, as he headed out to give the security guards the news only to find both of them gone from there posts."that's wierd."Jason said to himself as he decended the stairwell, into the first floor he looked from right to left and neither of the security guards could be found.Turning left to a stairwell he decided to find the two.
"back so soon?"Miguel questioned, as he looked up to the footsteps.Only to let out a sigh of irratation as he saw the person.
Felicity rushed, to the bathroom door and knocked on it furiously."Charity,"she called out."Charity are you okay?"
"yeah."she replied faintly, as she walked out."I'm fine."she smiled tentively, as she straighted herself and began to 'limp' back to her office."Felicity."
"yeah Charity."
"would you mind getting some glue to my office."
"I'll go right to that."she started, as she observed her."wow, Charity now I mean this with the most respet."
"um hum." Charity replied as she sat herself down.
"but sweetie you look like Hell."
"well, that's the wonderful world of pregnancy for you."she smirked, as she shifted through her paper work.
"well do you want me to bring you anything, coffee...tea, your husband anyone, just say the word and I'll..."
"I'm perfectly fine, I just need that glue."
"okay, right at it."Felicity ended as she bolted out of the room.
'alright, Charity' Charity's mind began to go off ' you have to keep things together, you just can't ,let a few minor setbacks get you down, no!'
Marcus danced his way to the bank, to withdrwal some of the serious cash he's been making with the steel pan.He cascaded his way down Harmonies small walkways, before brushing past some one.
"hey watch out!" the person exclaimed.
"sorry man."Marcus began as he turned."well I'll be damned, it really is you."
"Brown?"
"in the flesh, Tony so tell me what brings you back to Harmony?"Marcus began, as the two began to walk.
"business, remeber Marcus I used to live here I could come and go as I please."
"really? so why in the hell haven't you 'come and gone' before?"Marcus questioned catching on quickly to what Anthony was trying to do.
"I don't have any time for this."Anthony rose his voice as he tried to walk away.
"look you better have some time, for this Rodriges because I'm sensing the only reason you came back round here was to start trouble and I'm not about to let you do that."
"how the did you get in here!?"Miguel thundered as he glared at Beyonce.
Her only response at the moment was a sly smile as she walked further into the office."now, Miguel is that how you talk to your ex girlfriends."
"no but this is how I talk to crazy stalkers who just waltz into my office whenever the hell they please!"Miguel went on thundering."now you still haven't told me, how you got in?"
It was simple all Beyonce had to do was make a slight diversion to toss Sanchez and Antoine 'cause she knew there wasn't a way in hell her ass was getting up in there any way else!
"I walked in, did you know both of your security guards are gone."
"no, I didn't"Miguel replied crisply."so come in sit, tell about the poor men you've tried to devower lately."he smiled crudely.
She had no response, she only made herself comfortable on the seat across from him."no one's ever turned me down, Miguel."
"really?that's a surprise."
"and I was wondering, if we could go back to where we left off."
"do you really want to go back there?"
"well before all that, look I'm willing to forgive you for being a tottal jerk to me back and Trinidad and I'm also willing to look past the fact that your married...so what do you think?"she questioned him as she got out of her seat and walked over to him playing with his shirt collar.
"I'd rather not."he said, as he pushed her hand away.
"oh c'mon, Miguel don't play this I'm a straight edge faithful husband junk with me okay?I know perfectly well you want this."she went on as she got her grips on him."so stop fighting, just give in."
Anthony just glared back at Marcus, before continuing."like I said, I was here for business...I wasn't even thinking of Miguel if that's the trouble you'd think I'd be starting.So how is he anyways?"
"well for your information he's doing very good, got married build himself a good career and here you are still holding on to that old grudge."
Anthony laughed the very true fact off."so who did he marry? I bet you it was that blonde chick what's her name again, Cassy,Carie..."
" Charity."
'Charity.' he thought to himself, well this would make things allot more difficult but did he have any intentions of stoping, no."I've met her, he got lucky...just like he did with my girl remember Brown."
"hey, he didn't force her to cheat I guess you weren't as great as you thought huh."Marcus laughed as he began to walk again.
"think what you want man, he stole Jennifer from me."
"man that was years ago, we were kids."Marcus sighed."look, we've never really gotten along, but I'm asking...no I'm telling you to leave Miguel and Charity alone."he continued seriously as he stared dead in Anthony's eye."have a visit."
Anthony nodded blankly, as Marcus walked past him and dissapeared down a street corner.Like he'd listen to what Marcus had to say, he didn't care.What he and Jennifer had was something that could've lasted forever, but then Miguel had to come along and screw things as Miguel always did while they were growing up.Anyways enough about that he was steps away from the Hermoine building, and he was about to follow through with his plans.He made his way to the doors, as he opened the door and walked in.
Felicity popped her head in as she did ever so often through out the day to chek on Charity, who was surprisingly looking better with each visit."how are things going in here boss?"
"better, I don't feel like throwing up anymore!" she teased, as she continued to look over her paperwork."looks like I'm almost done here."she smiled as she fixed things on her desk only to look up and see Felicity talking to someone outside.
"no you can't come in."she said."look she really isn't up for this."
"Charity."Anthony called out, as he walked in.
"Anthony,"Charity began"I was expecting you."she smiled.
"you were?" he asked as he stepped in.
"yeah, I was."she replied, as she finished up her paper work and looked up at him."so why are you here?"she asked bluntly.
"well, Charity I had some business up here and I heard you work here so I decided I'd pay you a visit.You know congradulate you on the wedding "
"so you've heard."
"yes, I'm very happy for you."he grated his teeth through each word.
Charity laughed coolly, as she foccused on Anthony."well, I'm glad that you came but I'm really not in the mood fro playing games right now, just tell me the real reason why you're here?"
"isn't it obvious, Charity I want to get back toghether."
"Anthony---"
"look I know your married, but Miguel isn't the man for you."
"he isn't?"
"no you told me yourself he cheated on you why would you want that, I'm the real guy for you."
Now you all know, Charity had a good and proper response for what she was hearing and it wasn't a very pleasant one.However she wanted to keep her cool for the baby so she calmly rubbed her stomach, as she continued."I know what he's done, but I also know that he loves me and he's comitted to me.That's why he married me right? "
Anthony had no response.
"and I thank you for comming all the way up here, to tell me all of this but I'm sorry you've done all this for nothing.I love my husband, and I intend to stay with him."
"so what we had..."
"we didn't HAVE anything!"Charity exclaimed sotly, as she got up from her desk and began to walk out."Felicity, same time tomorow?"
"you bet, bye Charity."
"bye."she smiled, as she headed for the stair well Anthony on her tail.Finally caught up with the woman once they reached the parking lot.
"okay? Charity maybe it wasn't much for you, but it was something for me and I think we should give it another try."
"look I'm sorry, Anthony that won't happen...haven't you noticed something different about me!?" Charity questioned, as she placed her hand on her stomach.
Anthony closely observed her, nothing seemed different still cute as ever."you've gained a bit?"
"goodbye Anthony."she laughed softly, as she walked away.
"cut your hair!"he trailled on as she left.
"what out of no, can't you understand!?"Miguel exclaimed, as he stood almost making Beyonce fall flat on her face."Charity's my wife and, I love her---"
"you can love me too..."
"no I can't, because I hate you too much."
"well you hated her, and now she's your wife."she snorted.
"anyways, there is no way I'm going to cheat on her again so you just better get up and leave."
"I don't want to!"
They two continued to fight, as Charity made her way in and passed Jason."hey Charity."he spoke blankly, as his eyes widened."Charity! where you going?" he questioned as he slided infront of the stairwell.
"I'm going to see Miguel, what's wrong isn't he here?"
"no...yeah."he fumbeled."but you wouldn't want to go in there, you know how he is when he's really busy..."
Charity smirked, as she played along."actually I don't know, how does he get Jason?"
"he get's mad." he replied crisply."hissy fits and all."
"really, well I'll risk it thanks for the warning though."
"Charity wait..."Jason trailed as he followed her up the stairs."you can't go up there!"
"it's alright I know she's there."
"you do?"
"yeah."she had a feeling Beyonce would be back, and as she was driving home she couldn't help but pop by and say a little 'hey' to her husband, and...claim her territory no harm in that right?
"look Beyonce I've already said all I have to say, door's where you left it."
"Miguel---"she began as she turned around to meet Charity.
"I'm I interrupting?"Charity questioned, pretending she acctually cared.
"no...no you weren't Beyonce was just leaving"
"oh hey,"Charity smiled."it's nice to finally meet you."
Beyonce smiled in response.
"well it's nice to finally meet you too, Miguel sure has allot to say about you." 'a little too much.' she thought to herself."anyways, I better get going I'm leaving tomorow."she continued, as she began to leave."good luck with marriage, and all."she trailed as she let herself out, deafeated yet not done.
The two looked at eachother for a brief period, before laughing.
"do you know how happy I am to see you right now."he smiled, as he went over to her.
"maybe."Charity smirked.
Before either of them could get in the next word, Miguel's phone rang.Reluctantly Miguel went over to answer it."hello?"
"Miguel man, I'm so glad I got you."Marcus began.
"why what's wrong?"
"Anthony Rodriges."
Next---Someone turns twenty-three!Anthony returns to Charity's office but meets up with someone else.Beyonce and Charity have another run in, while Miguel and Charity plan to get Beyonce and Anthony out of Harmony and their lives for good and Joe preforms at the Steel Pan.Keep reading!