CHAPTER 7 ~ MISSED YOU

FLAVIA'S POV

After my call with Jazmine, I brought out my laptop and started looking for a nice building to rent for my office space. I mean, one of the reasons I decided to accept the contract deal with Louis is so that I can have money to set up a proper office space for my business and even though he hasn't paid all my money, what he paid me should be able to get a decent space for my business.

"Hmmm, wow." I said to myself as soon as I saw a beautiful office space for lease. "This is perfect or not." I pointed out as soon as I saw the price... I didn't expect that amount at all, it's way above my budget.

I spent about an hour or so on my laptop, surfing the Internet, looking for a nice affordable place but it was a complete waste of time. I mean, I saw lots of beautiful options, places that are perfect for what I have in mind but the prices are ridiculous... "It doesn't even make sense to pay this much for an office space." I pointed out when I noticed another outrageous price.

"Come in." I called when I heard a knock on my door.

"Sorry to disturb you Miss, I just wanted to inform you that your friend is here." Alison stated as soon as she stepped in.

"Oh okay, I am coming." She stepped out of my office and then I took my laptop and phone with me before leaving my room. Hopefully, has will be able to find more affordable options. It's obvious that my tastes are too high for my budget.

I hurried down the stairs as I made my way to the living room and as soon as Jazmine saw me, she stood up and gave me a hug. "Hey, babygirl." I said excitedly while holding her tight. "I have missed you so much." I informed just as I pulled away from the hug.

"I have missed you too girl, how are you?" She sat down and I was about to sit when I remembered that Louis instructed me not to seat on his favorite Italian couch but I don't care.

"I'm fine Jaz, how are you?" I asked as I got comfortable on the forbidden couch with my legs tucked in.

"I'm good. Wow, this place is beautiful." She said while looking around and admiring the place. To be fair, it's actually very beautiful, in fact, he has great taste. Everywhere is tastefully furnished and classy.

"Yeah, he has great taste but very annoying though." I chipped in. "Anyways, have you paid the house rent?" I asked curiously because that was the first money I transferred to her the moment Louis sent me my part payment.

I know that I am not currently staying there with her but I can't just leave her with the whole payment to handle besides, I will be returning there when the one year contract is over.

"Yes I have, I am finally at peace."

Making money and paying bills hasn't exactly been easy, which is why I took the contract deal even though the last thing I want is to be with Louis especially after what he did to me years ago.

"Well, since that's done. The next thing is to get a good office space but from what I can see, it's going to be very difficult... Every space I like is way above our budget and I really don't know what to do because I need us to set up the office on time, so that I can have somewhere to go because I can't afford to stay locked up in this house every day, I will literally go crazy." I need something that will distract me from all the Louis' drama.

"Hahahah." Jazmine laughed and I don't see what's so funny. "I actually think it's your fault. Louis looks like a good guy and I think that if you are nice to him, he will be nice to you." She explained like it's my fault.

"So it's my fault, you think I just wanted to fight him? He is very rude and annoying, he is always getting on my nerves." I clarified.

"Fine, if you insist but I know you and I know you are the reason for most of the issues you guys are having. Look, this is just like day one and you have a year to go, so calm down and stop stressing, try and be nice." She advised and I decided to just ignore her because it's obvious that she's on his side. "Okay, for the office space. I will check it out too and hopefully, we will get something affordable but honestly, I think you need to reduce your taste because what you have your eyes on requires a lot of money." She's actually right about that.

I love fancy things, big classy office space and it's obvious that I can't afford it, at least not yet and I honestly can't wait till Louis pays the rest of my money.

"There you go." I said as I handed her my laptop. "Why don't you go through the list of properties for lease and let me know what you come up with."

"Alright."

I went over to the kitchen to get some drinks and snacks for myself and Jaz and I am so amazed at how beautiful and spacious the kitchen is. It has all the necessary equipment and it was tastefully furnished like every other part of the house.

"Oh Miss, you should have called me." Alison pointed out as soon as she saw me.

"It's fine Alison, I can do this." I pointed out as I opened the fridge and I grabbed a pack of juice.

"I'm sorry Miss Flavia but that juice is for Mr Frederick and he doesn't allow anyone else to take it. Please can you take something else because he will be mad if he comes back and find out that it's finished. That's the last pack in the house." She explained and I honestly don't want to get her in trouble but I like to get on Louis' nerves and this will definitely do the trick.

"Don't worry about it, I am his wife and he won't mind." I said while smiling at her.

"Are you sure because he doesn't joke with that drink." She pointed out which makes it even more interesting.

"Don't worry Alison, I got this." I grabbed two glasses and some freshly baked cookies before I stepped out of the kitchen.

I mean, if he doesn't want to share, why then does he have a wife because as long as I am his wife, everything he owns belongs to me as well even if it's just for a period of one year.

"Any hope?" I asked as soon as I returned to the living room with the juice and snacks.

"Well, I saw a few options but I am not sure you will like it because the distance is a little far from here and I know you mentioned you want somewhere close and civilized." Jaz explained as I handed her a glass of juice.

"Yes, I want us to be able to get frequent, good and rich clients and the location of our office matters a lot. Because people like Louis will not drive to a remote environment just to hire us, so I need the office space to be close." I explained.

"Well, that's true but the closer it is, the more expensive they are."

"Yeah I noticed."

"I think the best thing to do is to be a little patient till when Louis will pay you again because that's the only way we can actually afford the space of your choice. I mean, we can just focus on running the event planning business online like we have been doing for a while now till we have enough money." She suggested and she's actually right, I just want to get to leave the house everyday instead of staying back and getting annoyed by Louis' every move.

"You have a point, I will be patient." It's not easy but instead of getting a place I won't like because of my limited budget, it will be best to just wait.

We spent the rest of the day chatting and having fun and I didn't even realize that the time was far spent until Louis showed up. "Welcome Louis." We greeted as soon as he stepped in and saw Jaz and I.

"Hi jazz, how are you?" He asked and totally ignored me even though I was sitting right there. This is why I don't like to be nice to him, he always finds a way to annoy me, I think his love language is fighting.

"I'm fine Louis." She replied just as his eyes landed on his empty pack of juice that's laying on the table and then he stared at me sitting on his special forbidden couch and I can already tell that he is mad.

"Alison." He called and she immediately rushed out to the living room looking scared. He stared at her for a while and I wondered what the issue is. "You are fired."