BROKEN My bestie and I

On the third floor of L.H. Group, Lerisa Jonah stood up from her secretary seat, having completed her office work for the day.

She worked as Anthony Gregson's secretary. She stepped out of her office desk and picked up her black handbag, as she was ready to go home.

Lerisa was a fair-complexioned young lady, 24 years old, wearing a yellow shirt, a black pencil skirt, and black shoes. She wondered why she hadn't seen Anthony step out of his office.

She knew that Anthony usually closed by 5 PM and left the company before 6 PM, which was the company's normal closing hour.

Lerisa made her way toward Anthony's office door to find out what was delaying her boss, since it was already after 6 PM and most of the staff were heading home.

Approaching Anthony's office door, she knocked and heard him respond, "Come in."

She pushed the door slightly open and stepped into his office, where she saw him seated in his chair, staring at a red ring box in his hands.

Lerisa's heart dropped the moment she saw the beautiful, sparkling diamond ring in Anthony's hand.

At that moment, she realized that Anthony was in a serious relationship with Clara Harry and would soon propose to her.

Lerisa felt like crying out, as she secretly loved Anthony, but she couldn't muster the courage to tell him the truth.

Her fair complexion flushed red with sadness, and she cast her gaze downward to hide the sorrow on her face.

Anthony was too absorbed in admiring the diamond ring that he held, not noticing Lerisa's presence.

They were childhood best friends due to the closeness between their fathers. Lerisa's father had been Anthony's father's former assistant, supporting him in building the shoe company, which was now owned by Anthony.

Lerisa knew that Clara Harry was unworthy of a man like Anthony. She had witnessed Clara flirting with various men behind Anthony's back, but she felt unable to advise him against dating her.

Lerisa had even seen Clara visit Anthony in his office and had caught them kissing, making her heart sink further, knowing that Anthony was seriously in love with Clara.

Anthony was a 30-year-old man, dressed in a black suit with a red shirt and black shoes, which made him look handsome.

He had a short beard that enhanced his looks, adding to his charm as a man.

Finally looking up, Anthony noticed Lerisa staring downward in his office. He wondered what she wanted, as he thought he had seen her for the last time that day.