𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝓰𝓸𝓭𝓵𝔂.

“    ugh , boring  !  can’t even lie , i’m not any better. the only thing that i’ve really been doing is getting into it with those fucking interns  &  getting into it with my ex.    ”  she shrugged.  “    speaking of shoots , i need to inquire about something.    ”  trusting people was not the easiest thing for athena , but she def’ thought that she could put something precious into naomi’s hands  &  get good results in the end.  “    that fucking building is full of criminals  &  unhinged idiots. it’s kind of concerning if you really think about it. they are really letting any tom , dick  &  harry get a job.    ”  athena still couldn’t fathom how people were getting away scot-free even if it were just gossip.

“    stop lying to me. look at my skin. i look like a fucking reptile.”  athena’s words were full of dramatization because she knew her skin was top notch. she didn’t have an extensive skincare routine for ‘nothing. plus , getting facials since she was  ( 15 )  &  her clean diet really aided to that as well. athena was right there with the blonde  &  agreed with her sentiment.  “    it’s all of those cheap face masks from the drug store or whatever you call them. they probably have your skin feeling like sand paper.    ”  athena’s face scrunched up at the thought , guiding the other out of her office so they could be on their way.  “    you’re gonna be shocked once it’s all over , trust.    ”

nodding at his answer , athena couldn’t agree more. cheeto dust would literally ruin everything she touched  &  she was not going to be able to live with that pain.  “    right  ?  you see , you could always mentally trick yourself to not feel the kernel if you have the will power. but cheeto dust  ?  you couldn’t even wear fucking white. you would have to just opt out for the color orange. i look way too good in white to give it up  &  i refuse to look like an oompa loompa. but orange would look good on you. especially burnt orange. are you sure you don’t want cheeto fingers  ?     ”  athena could honestly go all day with her  ‘    would you rathers.    ’  it was an easy way to get to know people’s thought process behind the outlandish things they were asked.  “   okay , would you rather be able to read minds or be invisible  ?    ”

“    really  ?    ”  athena made a face at his answer , pressing her silverware into the fruit in front of her. how could he live if that were ever to actually happen ?  “    so you are willing to have to deal with never being able to touch anything without transferring that gunk onto it  ?  your clothes would be filthy. imagine texting or having sex  ?  a fucking tragedy.  i’d rather feel like choking for the rest of my life. i have way too many things to touch to live like that. nope.    ”  the brunette shook her head in disapproval.

“   i have a serious question. like , it’s life or fucking death.    ”  okay , she was absolutely being dramatic , but she was itching to know the answer to the question she was about to pose. she took a seat in the break room  &  twirled her fork around in her manicured hand as she prepared the very vital question. being that she was with the theatrics , she had to keep the anticipation with a long , drawn out pause.  “    okay , so...    ”  she started with a serious look spreading across her face.  “    would you rather have a popcorn kernel stuck in your throat for the rest of your life or have cheeto dust stuck on your fingers for the rest of your life  ?  choose wisely  &  i also wanna know why because this is key information that i need to gather. for research.    ”

the staples in athena’s work attire includes lots  &  lots of black , oversized blazers , oversized cropped sweaters , cream / beige , celine , silk blouses , loose / oversized slacks , high waisted bottoms , heels  &  more heels , fitted skirts , diamond earrings , re/done jeans , matching skirt  &  blazer sets , layered necklaces , lots of gold accents , vintage designer bags , chanel brooches , leather belts , cartier love bracelets , bvlgari rings  &  a lady-datejust rolex.

athena felt naomi’s text a little too much. she was absolutely right. turning down a girls’ night was out of the question even if it was during the work week. it just made it all more worth it since she knew for a fact the other wouldn’t be texting her if it wasn’t much needed. once she finally arrived in the lobby , a small smile graced her cherry lips.  “    i hope you have enough bottles to wash away the aggravation that i’ve been sitting on  &  it’s only fucking tuesday.    ”  she grumbled , looping her arm with naomi’s.  “     &  you know for a fact you need to give me the run down on anything messy going on with you or i’m disowning you as a friend.    ”

it was as if the universe knew she needed to step away from her office  &  sent mardra as the messenger. she was always a bright ball of energy that the brunette welcomed with open arms. her new position left her no time to actually have a life  &  athena was not feeling like her usual self. stress did not look good on her whatsoever.  “    as if you read my fucking mind.    ”  athena let out a sigh of relief before pointing at her face.  “    do you see my fucking skin  ?  it looks like shit. i wasn’t even this bothered when i was applying to columbia.    ”  her mini rant rolled off her tongue naturally. she snatched her purse from her desk followed with her phone  &  was ready to bolt towards the spa.  “    oh  & my answer is yes.    ” 

athena: like a date?

athena’s eyes did another roll at his childish antics. now she was really going to have to do a deep clean of her bag because her mouth always ran at  ( 90 )  mph.  “    what  ?  is there another adjective you would prefer  ?    ”  with her head cocked to the side  &  her lashes batting slowly , athena’s eyes wandered for a few seconds. they only fell back onto his own when he began to address her again.  “    hm , i’ll be fine.    ”  she shrugged nonchalantly.  “    she knows how insufferable some of the security guards can be , so she’ll sympathize with her favorite employee.    ”  athena probably should’ve taken his advice so that she wasn’t late  &  wouldn’t have to deal with her boss scolding her , but messing with him was entertaining. he couldn’t help but rebuttal what she said  &  she wasn’t someone to let someone else have the last word. it was a mystery how they still end up sleeping together despite not being able to be around each other without going at it.  “    i’m sure you do.    ”  athena chuckled to herself. she was really beginning to think that that metal detector really was broken because she honesty had nothing in her bag or on her person that would set it off.  “    i wouldn’t have to complain or whine if you knew how to put me in my place , but whatever you say , doof’.    ”  she continued to chuckle.  “    like you said , hurry the fuck up before my boss starts crying. unless you’re taking forever because you secretly love my company.    ”