Husband With Benefits

Ian stared at his silent phone for the nth time. His Isabella was still not talking to him apparently. Maybe he needed to send her something stronger than a cutout of himself and some darts. With a sigh of frustration, he decided he needed to do something more for her.. hmm what should he?

A glance at his watch told him that it was already time for her to report in. She was late today of all days when she’d never been late ever before? It seems she was intent on punishing him to the core. Fine. He’d could wait for her till the end of time..

Finally, she walked in, and he felt his heart tremble. It always seemed to do that when he saw her. He was pretty sure it was unhealthy for him but he loved it.. he tried to read her expression, and whatever it was that he saw, he did not like.

He waited until she was in his office before ordering her to close the door, which she did. But somehow, she failed to look at him, instead moving to place something on his desk. He looked at the envelope on his desk as if it were a snake and raised an eyebrow," What is this?"

"It’s my resignation, Mr Frost."

Ian paused and stared at her in confusion," What are you talking about? Resignation?"

"Mr Frost, I initially took up this position because you needed someone who could not be bribed or blackmailed into sellling your secrets. That threat has already passed. So, as per my original intention, this is my resignation."

"Is this some kind of a joke, Isbaella? Are you so angry at me?" Ian asked carefully, though if this really was a prank, he did not like it one bit.

Isabella sighed and looked up for a moment before looking down at the carpet again," It is not a prank, I assure you. I’ve been offered a position elsewhere and after careful consideration, I think that it is most suitable for me. I will be taking on that position soon. But don’t worry, I’ll be leaving after this weekend so I will train my successor immediately."

When Ian remained silent at Isabella’s words, she continued," I know that I am required to serve a notice period of 14 days but I will be willingly foregoing my pay for this month in liu of cutting short the notice period. The job is out of the country so I have to leave at the earliest."

Ian once again remained silent as he stared at Isabella. She sighed and peeked one more time at Ian before continuing," Then, I’ll go and report things to the HR so that they can make sure to arrange someone for you at the earliest."

Isabella breathed a sigh of relief when she reached the door. She knew she did not have long before Ian questioned her. She needed to avoid that at any rate.