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Jordyn: A Fictional Narrative

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Jordyn rested her head on her desk hoping for a quick nap before the office got too busy. She groaned when the scent of cologne filled the air. Of course Lucas would have a few comments about her marriage. For a second, she didn't bother looking up to acknowledge him standing in front of her desk.
"Nice ring."
"Thank you. We really need to concentrate on work right now."
"Work? Yeah, I guess that's all we'll ever have in common."
"Oh give me a break. You had more than a year to ask me out, and you finally ask me out when was I was on the rebound."
"I didn't think you were that into him. As a matter of fact, I'm still shocked that you would pass over a good black man for a white man."
"This is not about race."
"Less than two weeks ago, you completely ignored him in the coffee shop."
"I don't have to explain anything to you. I'm married, and you are my coworker. All conversations …show more content…

Lucas is upset and Jaycee is coming around to us being married."
Cole raised an eyebrow wanting his wife to continue. Jordyn dropped her purse on the kitchen counter and plopped down on a barstool.
"She is taking her husband's advice and staying out of our marriage."
"I'm glad she's finally realizing she needs to concentrate on her own marriage.”
Jordyn groaned and pressed the ignore button on her phone. Lucas had been calling since she left the office. He insisted on her meeting him for dinner, but she let him know they would no longer be hanging out after office hours.
"You need to get your number changed."
"I'm planning on it. The guy just can't seem to take no for answer. It's crazy we never even dated, and he can't let go."
"Never kissed?"
"Nothing. We've only ever been work friends. Lunch and sometimes coffee dates before and after work. There was never anything more than that between us."
"I can help him get the hint that you don't want to be bothered."
"He should figure it out when I continue to ignore

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