Chapter 5

ELEANOR’S POV

He turned to Anderson and me in a threatening manner, but Anderson didn’t seem to be fazed.

“FME’s opening?” He scoffed. “I’ve got something that’ll interest the media more than that.” I felt my breath hitch.

“Son of a bitch, what are you going to say this time?” I murmured between my teeth.

Anderson was beside me and didn’t say a word. I feared for a second, but then if anything bad was supposed to happen, Anderson wouldn’t let it happen.

“This may sound weird, but I will say it anyway…” He cleared his throat and looked right into my eyes. My heart raced, and my palms become sweaty as I folded them.

Anderson tilted his head slowly and kept his ears up to hear what he had to say.

“It better not be something shitty…” I muttered under my breath.

“On behalf of the CEO of FMC, we are going to make a toast to Eleanor.” He raised his glass and pointed at me.

The whole crowd turned to me, the guest, and the media looked into my soul. I don’t know how to feel at this moment.

I took a deep breath and tried to walk backwards.

“What. In. The. Hell.” My eyes popped out while looking at the flashing cameras around and all the distinct conversations I could hear.

“She has always been my admirer; I found this to be the best moment to express it to her. She will be in my arms soon.” He made a mischievous smile as he raised the glass for a toast.

“To Eleanor!!” He shouted.

“To Eleanor”, the crowd chorused.

I let out a nervous smile as I held the gown up and hid behind Anderson.

“Planned?” I could see that look of jealousy written all over his face.

“N-no” I stuttered andok my head negatively to whatever he was trying to say.

“So….” I didn’t let him say whatever he was thinking before I interrupted him.

“It’s not what you think; I don’t know anything about what just happened. I do not know what mind game he is trying to play…” I explained quickly.

“Mmm…” he scoffed.

His attention was drawn to the men that were in front of us.

“Stay put.” He warned, whispering.

I nodded, and he walked away immediately.

My eyes wandered around, and I found Robert by a corner.

He pretended to be busy with something;ng; I couldn't care less.

With a fast pace I walked towards him.

“Hey, Miss Admired...” One of the pretty ladies that was having fun walked up to me.

‘If she doesn’t fucking get out of my face, I’m going to pull her tooth.’

I let out a fake smile, just so I can get away.

“Love to join us?” She pointed at the other ladies that sat there and was giggling for no reason.

“Ohh…” her eyebrows furrowed as she created a way for me and gestured for me to pass.

“Sorryyyy…” I raised my cheeks and pretended to give them a blush.

Oh, I’m getting good at this.

By this time I had lost track of Robert; I had to stop and wait to search around if I would get a glimpse of him. I heard the girls giggle and laugh loudly.

I slowly turned and caught one of them staring at me.

This was when it dawned on me that I was being mocked, and all those gestures were just to prove some points to her friends.

“Gosh, how could I possibly fall for that?” I bit my lower lip in anger.

Robert knows exactly what he was doing when he stood there and made that false announcement about admiration.

I wish to just slap him on the face once I behold him.

“There!!” My prayers seem to be answered quickly this period.

I left the ladies and walked towards him.

He led me outside; it was good for him to know that I wasn’t coming with a good intention.

He stopped in front of a pool, holding his drink while one of his hands was in his pocket.

“Care to explain what all these are?” I stood behind him.

I gave distance for whatever nonsense was going to happen.

“Why do you want to speak to me all of a sudden? What happened to your muscular hero?” He smirked.

“That is not the answer to my question, Robert!” At this point I was losing my patience and would literally push him into the pool.

“What?” He shrugged.

He looked unbothered by anything that came out of my mouth.

“Really? You want to do this?” My eyes shut for a moment, and I opened them again.

I shut myself off from reality and accepted everything that happened.

“You caused all these. I mean, why would you barge in there and…and…“ Bro began to stutter.

“You have no fucking excuse. Stay out of my life and do not ever mention love or second chances to me, ever again.” I warned him severely with tears running down my cheeks.

I turned to walk away but was pulled back by Robert. He held me firmly by the wrist and pulled me to him.

I was too weak to defend myself or shout. What else was he going to do that would hurt me? I am shattered already.

 

“You know how much I want you back; let me make the things that are wrong….” I interrupted him immediately.

“Don’t say that shit you want to say; you know deep down that you have nothing to do and there’s nothing you can do.” I smirked in pain.

The thought of hearing the word “RIGHT” makes me laugh.

 

Like, what the fuck does he want to make right?

He couldn’t even arrange his words right, and he thinks he can do anything about this?

While we were in silence, I heard someone clear his throat.

I jerked up immediately and looked back; it was not just anybody.

 It was Anderson.

His eyes were burning in fury.

I tried to get to him and realised that Robert was still holding me.

“Let go of me!!” I forced my hands out, causing me to have a fracture.

I ignored the pain and rushed to him.

“GET IN THE CAR!”

I didn’t say a word before I got the command.

It sent shivers through my spine, and I froze for a second.