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Chapter 8 "Shitty alarm," I grumbled as I moved my left hand around the table. With my eyes still closed tightly, my fingers brushed against the alarm clock and immediately switched it off. I opened my eyes slowly, and just like I had expected, Kathy was on her bed, her body sprawled out on the small bed. I walked to the wardrobe and picked blue jeans and a purple top with a purple bandana. I threw it on the bed and shuffled into the bathroom. Thirty minutes later, I was out and I pushed Kathy off the bed. She fell with a thud and I burst out laughing as she scrambled up, glaring daggers at me. "Get your shitty ass off the bed. You will be late for work." She rubbed her eyes and stood up. I watched as she staggered into the bathroom and shook my head. Kathy wasn't a morning person. I made some pancakes and scrambled eggs and by 7:30 am, we were all done. I grabbed my bag as Kathy wobbled down her meal. I sent a message to Aaron and the next second, he replied. "Hey, sis. I'm
Chapter 9 It was one thing to be in one of the most affluent companies in the country but to stand in the CEO's office with a dashing young man staring right at you, was something I could have fainted from. Averting my gaze from his, my eyes scanned through his office, taking in the beautiful decor. Starting from the small parlor on the left side of the office with a long sofa and small glass table in front of it, a 60-inch flat-screen tv, a refrigerator to the left, a water heater, and back to the main dish. Seated at the center of the office was a big glass table with two black leather chairs situated in front of him. To his side were a telephone, a notepad, a stack of beautifully designed pens, and an award frame with his laptop situated directly in front of him. I let out a short breath as I brought my eyes back to him, letting them hold the god-like being before me. I had seen him before but the way his black hair smoothed backward, and how professional he looked suited up
Chapter 10 As soon as we got into the car, my nostrils were once again assaulted by the same scent of Elliot I had perceived back at the office. For a minute there, I inhaled deeply, ignoring everything else as I let my eyes flutter to a close while I tried to have this scent forever imprinted in my brain. "Drive." In a simple but clear order, Elliot instructed the driver and we left. All through the drive, no one spoke to each other until it pulled up in front of a breathtaking building. Elliot's door opened and I watched as he stepped out of it before rounding the back to get mine for me. Such a gentlemanly act, I noted inwardly but kept my smile simple. My eyes remained glued to the magnificent structure before me, as they screamed one word – rich. I couldn't help but look around and take note of the decorations hanging from the ceiling which was covered in glass that showed my reflection. With our elbows locked, Elliot led me to a table he had reserved for the occasion a
Chapter 11 "Hello," Drew greeted from behind me. His trademark smile was still plastered on his face. "Hi," Kathy responded, pursing her lips into a thin line before gesturing with her eyes for me to enter. "I am in a hurry. I will take my leave first," Drew informed me with a wave and got into his car. With that, I proceeded into the apartment and was greeted first with numerous questions. "What the heck, Zora? Are you going out with two dashing young gods at the same time?" "Relax, Kathy. What happened to welcome, Zora? How are you?" "Not with what I just witnessed, Zora. Now tell me quickly. Who is he? What about Elliot? What happened out there? I rolled my eyes and shook my head. "You worry too much. I am not double timing. He is Elliot Garrett's friend," I explained. "Uhm-uhm." "Yes. On the other hand, I see you have left some juicy details from me." My words had hit straight at my aim and immediately she blinked shyly and turned her head away. "Oh no, you don't. Not
Chapter 12 Elliot stepped out of his car and entered my workplace. He searched around and I watched until our eyes met. He walked over to where I was standing and narrowed his eyes at me as he took in my overall appearance. He glared subtly at me, annoyed that I was still putting on my work clothes. He was likely pissed that I asked him to come by and I wasn't even ready yet. I was still running around in my work clothes, waiting tables. "What is the meaning of all this?" He hissed. "You asked me to come to your workplace and even gave me a fixed time, and here I am only to see that you are not ready. You are still even working. Why do you like being so tardy at everything?" His glare did not diminish as he was still glaring at me fiercely. So fiercely that it almost threatened to burn holes into my skin. I was annoyed by his tone but I decided not to react to it. I was learning to take it in stride so as not to make everything harder between us. Even though I didn't like him, I sti
Chapter 13 I looked at Kathy and rolled my eyes in annoyance. "What do you want to know?" I winced, waving her off. "I have no juicy news this time." Kathy grinned at me, her teeth shining as if she just won the lottery. "I want to know everything!" she squealed. "There's nothing interesting to know about, Kathy. He just behaved like the asshole he is. He thinks because he is a billionaire, he has the right to be arrogant. I don't even care about his status." I squeezed my eyes shut, shaking off the blue eyes that kept popping into my mind. Kathy shook her head at me, a smile gracing her lips. "I know you're attracted to him. I mean, who wouldn't? He is so hot with his ever-permanent smirk and his icy blue eyes. He is also the perfect height and most women would kill to have him," She winked and I rolled my eyes. She was right, and as much as I didn't want that to get to me. It did. I was just his fake fiancee and there are many ladies out there willing and wishing for a one
Chapter 14 The day has been hectic. The smell of good food still filled my nostrils making my stomach rumble in hunger. I scolded myself like that would actually help. I'm glad the day was over and the best thing that has been in my head all day was the thought of Elliot. I can't seriously like the guy….pfft. It was supposed to be an act. I did what I did before, pushing the thought at the back of my head since I couldn't abolish such thoughts from my mind these days. They always find ways to resurface again. Memories never truly die, they always remember themselves. I thought I was done for the entire day when I saw this unknown man sitting across the tables close to the window. His hands were loosely clinging to the newspaper he was reading. I realized that his table was empty, so I took a glass of iced tea and placed it before him. He let down his newspaper for a bit and smirked at me. I grimaced, thinking why he would do that. I have felt strange advances from men and even s
Chapter 15 The memory of our previous date still lingered in my head. It was like when I wanted to forget, it remembers and always gives me a cause to smile. It was everything and more because I found comfort in it. Sometimes, I forget that I was actually very mad at him for not reaching me since then. Did all of that even mean anything to him? I have been rethinking that question, maybe I would get some divine answer but Elliot was the only one that could answer that. I hated not knowing at all, nothing in the world prepared me for days of utter silence. I wanted to call but I would sound desperate if I did. That wasn't something I would let myself do, I had too much pride, and not a pin was going to waste on Elliot. "Why am I bothering myself so much.?" I muttered to myself. If I was doing this, then it proves only one thing that I liked him and cared for him that much. It wasn't even that deep, we only looked out for ourselves and this was his version of making it up to him. Th