The Ups and Downs of Life ( Chapter 2)

Abigail went to work the next day and just plopped down in the chair. She stared at the stack of papers, or what seemed like a stack. Todd then came up to her.

" Good morning," Todd said.

" Morning Mr. Manning," Abigail said.

" You talk to Vickers yet?" Todd asked.

Abigail then sighed, " I saw him and Craze," Abigail answered," He didn't want to hear it. David is still convinced that something happened between us when we were stuck in that stupid elevator."

" But nothing did," Todd said, " We talked, you fell asleep."

Abigail looked away, " I was scared in there and in that time I told you that David and I haven't.."

" You don't need to repeat it," Todd said, " I remember what you said, but I didn't ask."

" I know," Abigail said, " I don't blame you, but David does."

" Like I said, Vickers doesn't know what he's lost," Todd said, " I think you should tell him how you feel, it's obvious that you love the guy."

" I do," Abigail said, " But what if he won't talk to me?"

" Then you know it's over," Todd said, " Do me a favor and check that article right away it has to do with Dorian."

Abgail just looked at the artice and then just dropped it and ran out the door.

" Where are you going?" Todd asked.

" I can't to this anymore," Abigail said, " I have to talk to David."

Todd just got a smirk on his face and hoped it would help, if it didn't then he would have to explain it to Abigail on why he made it up.

Abigail ended up at David's office about fifthteen minutes later.

" What brings you here?" David said.

" Youdo," Abigail said closing the office doot, " I have to talk to you."

" I have a lot of work to do," David said, " Why don't you just go out the door you came in."

" Because what I have to say can't wait," Abigail said, " David for some reason you are my main reason for living. When I first came here I knew nobody, but then you showed up. You're my best friend and became more."

" And?" David said not taking his eyes off her.

Abigail took a deep breath and closed her eyes, but then she slowly opened them and looked at him.

" I love you," Abigail said, " David, I love you."

David got up and walked towards her.

" You do believe me?" Abigail asked, " Don't you?"

" Yes I do," David said, " Now will you sleep with me?'

Abigail backed away, " I don't believe you," Abigail said, " Is that all you think about?"

" Yes," David said, " And Craze."

" Thanks for being honest," Abigail said," I want you back in my life, but don't pressure me to have sex with you."

David went up to her and hugged her, " I'm sorry," David said, " You don't know how much I have missed you."

Abigail just looked at him, " I have missed you too. Todd was right."

" Todd?" David asked, " You still didn't quit?"

" No," Abigail answered, " But he did give me some advice and to tell you how I feel."

" I asked you to quit," David said, " Todd.."

" I don't want to hear it," Abigail said bringing a finger to his lips, " I'm with you. I don't want anyone else."

David tightened his grip around her, " That's a good thing to know."

David then kissed her, a kiss that got a little too intense that Abigail pushed him away.

" Sorry," David said.

" We should talk about this later," Abigail said, " The right place, time, ect.."

Abigail then went to the door, " I have to get back to work before Todd sends out a search party."

Abigail waved and then left the office and David smiled, looks like he was finally going to get what he has been waiting for.

Abigail ended up back at work singing to herself and sat down with a smile.

" For a minute there I thought you quit on me," Todd said.

" Oh David would love that," Abigail said, " But you are stuck with me Mr. Manning."

" You can call me Todd," Todd said, " So what if I'm your boss."

" Todd," Abigail said, " It worked. I told him."

" And?" Todd said.

Abgail didn't say a word, Todd didn't need to know any more then he already did.