“I need your help.” Opal managed to say between sobs.
“Calm down miss and take a deep breath.” Dennis couldn’t stand to hear this beautiful sweet sexy voice in so much pain. He waited until Opal took a deep breath to speak. “Okay good, how may I help you and please call me Dennis.” He insisted.
Opal was still in tears but still managed to maintain her composure. “Alright, my name is Opal Reese-Brown. I’ve been working at the Atlanta office a little over eight years and I’m having very serious problems with my supervisor, Alexandria Bass.”
“Exactly, how serious?” Dennis already had a feeling that these problems were more personal than professional.
“How much time do you have, because it’s a long and highly personal story.” Opal warned.
“I have time and no matter how personal I want you to tell me everything. Now start from the beginning.” Dennis instructed. He wanted to help this woman. Her voice was so beautiful. He could also tell by her voice alone that she’s been through hell and back for a long time. His suspicions were confirmed when Opal spilled her guts about her marriage to Kayson in great detail. His outside baby with Alex and her mistreatment towards her. Opal also told Dennis about Clover’s rape accusation. Dennis wanted to find Kayson and tear him limb from limb for what he did to this beautiful queen and her sister. Dennis didn’t believe that Clover was making up the rape accusation. He thought that Opal was just distraught by Kayson’s abuse for so long she was prone to believe anything, but he kept his theory to himself in order to gain her trust.
“This is very unacceptable,” Dennis responded after Opal wrapped up her story. “We’re going to put a stop to this right now. Also, during our conversation I pulled up your file to review your performance and tenure and I’m very impressed. There’s a job opening at our headquarters for a new QA and I think you’d be perfect for it.”
“Me?” Opal asked in disbelief.
“Yes, you.” Dennis answered with a smile. “You seem bright and passionate enough for the job. It also sounds like you need a fresh start to clear your mind. You can’t possibly perform your job with satisfactory results dealing with the kind of stress you’re going through. At least think about it.” He subtly begged.
“Alright, I’ll think about it,” Opal said with a smile and a giggle. That voice just got sexier and more beautiful! Dennis thought with a smile. Hearing Opal giggle with some hope in her voice made his day. He imagined that she had a beautiful smile.
“In the meantime, I’ll look into Alexandria Bass’ profile and do a full investigation.” Dennis informed.
“Thank you so much Mr. Xames,” Opal said with hope.
“Call me Dennis, remember and you can thank me by taking the job,” He said.
This man is being pushy! Opal smiled to herself. She hasn’t smiled like this in years which made her consider the offer. “Alright, I’ll consider it. Thank you and goodbye Dennis.”
“There you go,” Dennis said with a laugh. “Goodbye Opal.” After Dennis hung up he had a big smile on his face. The thought of meeting the beauty behind the voice which is Opal Reese-Brown in person made him all giddy inside. “I think I’m in love!” He sung to himself before getting back to work.
*****
Opal laid on her couch thinking about how things had transpired over the course of her life. She thought back to that dreadful day when Kayson got locked up, Clover accusing him of rape and, low and behold, Alex was