Lana~"What?”Sasha and Ellie stare at me shocked. Why? Because I told them I have a date with Nathan.“Lana, what are you doing?” Ellie asked, placing her hand over mine, eyes filled with care and worry. I glanced at Sasha who had the same look in her eyes.“Lana, are you sure? Nathan?” Sasha asked.“Yeah, stop behaving like I gave you an invitation to my funeral. It’s just a date to see if something can develop between the both of us.” I replied confidently but the look on their faces tells me they don’t believe my bullshit. “That’s preposterous, Lana. Nathan has been trying to go out with you for two years! He’s flirted and basically done everything in the books to make sure you date him but you’ve always turned him down, you’ve behaved like you don’t see him and now it’s convenient for you to just opt for him like he’s a second option?” Sasha snapped.I raised my eyes at her, surprised at her outburst. “Sasha!” Ellie calls out her name.“Face it, Ellie. Lana is being an ass to Na
Lana~I woke up the next day, feeling cramped up and tired like I ran a marathon yesterday even if I did none of that. I groaned, getting off the bed, my joints still feeling cramped.I walked to the bathroom, splashing water on my face, I grabbed the face towel by the door and wiped my wet face, staring at my reflection in the mirror.My brown eyes seemed so dull, eyes puffy and face swollen. Oh, I had doughnuts last night. That’s why I feel like a bloated goat. I stood up straight, putting the towel back on the door and grabbed a robe, wrapping it around my naked frame. I glanced at the time to see it’s 11-30 am. Thankfully today’s a Saturday which makes it okay to sleep in.I stepped out of the room, glancing at the room next to mine. Sasha cried herself to sleep last night even after we spoke. I could hear her sobs as I struggled to sleep but couldn’t. I contemplated going to comfort her but gave it up. She probably needs to cry alone for some time.I let my feet carry me to th
Lana~“So…” Ellie dragged out, the sound of her fork dropping to the plate clicked hard. “Sasha said you have some news for us, so?” I pretended to not know what she’s talking about, dead on pretending to be unaware.“Please, Mine can wait but yours! Yours is more juicer. What happened to the story?” Ellie asked and Sasha snorts. I threw her a dirty look and she rolled her eyes.“So? What happened to the plot? You both were sucking each other’s face.” Ellie wiggles her eyebrows suggestively.“Well, turns out we both had a miscommunication. He likes me and we’re going on a date.” I say and Sasha squealed hard while Ellie groaned.I covered my ears, shooting a glare at her. “What? I’m allowed to squeal seeing as I won a hundred bucks.” Sasha says smugly, now sitting down. “Uh? How did you win? From what?” I asked, confused and Sasha groaned.“Ellie here was confident that your trip to Greece would do nothing to bring out your very obvious crush on him.” She deadpanned. I gaped at them
Aaron~“Do you realize were being a fool and won’t have known if I didn’t tell you?” Kai asked, quirking an eyebrow up, trying so hard to concede his his smug look.I rolled my eyes, gulping the rest of the red wine. “I asked her out on a date.” I chose to reply instead. Kai chuckled, dropping his glass cup on the table and leaned to stretch.“Be good to her.” He says or warned. I quirked an eyebrow up, wondering why he think I won’t be good to her and even more why he is warning me for her.“Just like you be good to Cecilia.” I shot back, watching him groan at the mention of his ex.“Speaking about exes, where has your creepy ex been? Haven’t heard from her in a while.” He says. I was immediately reminded of her message to be back in Greece, choosing to brush it off instead.“Meh, I couldn’t care less and I’m just happy I don’t get to hear from her anymore.” Kai hummed, raking his hair backwards.“Whatever you say man, Where is Asher?” He asks. The door suddenly opens, revealing th
Lana~The pile of papers hit the table loudly. A satisfied grin laid at the corner of my lips. "You good back there?” Natalie’s voice boomed through the store room. “Yeah, got what I needed and will be out of your hair.” I yelled back, leaning down to pick the papers. I walked out of the store, coughing slightly at the amount of dust in the store room.Sasha owes me a lot for helping her get this down here. I clutch the papers against my chest as I climbed the stairs up. “It’s a mess down there and we haven’t gotten the time to clear it up. I’m sorry you got choked.” Natalie says apologetically, tucking her hand into the pockets of her green suit.“Eh, it’s fine but you guys should really find a way to clean back there. I’m not sure Mr Carlsen would like to see that.” I say, quirking an eyebrow up so she could see how serious I am being.Natalie grimaced, probably imagining of Aaron’s reaction when he sees the huge mess down there. “Yeah, we will get it sorted out. Thanks for stoppi
Lana~“That’s it.” I grinned as I hopped into the car. Aaron glanced at me, a tired smile laid on his lips.“I’m glad.” He whispers, taking my hand in his. “We can leave now.” I tell the driver that merely nodded. Aaron brings up my hand and kisses it softly, shutting his eyes close. “How far is your house from here?” I asked“Twenty minutes.” He replied without looking up at me. I hummed as we drove out of the company. Aaron went silent but his grasp on my hand still tight.I took the opportunity to look at him properly again, his long lashes sat prettily. At this point I’m convinced it’s some sorcery because why are his lashes longer than mine. “Creep.” He mutters, his eyes shooting open. I felt a blush creep up my face, he caught me staring at him.“Don’t worry, I like it when you look at me and only me.” He tells me, pulling me closer to him.“You shouldn’t be displaying much strength, you’re sick.” I scolded and he rolled his eyes. “Are you going to be my nurse too?”“Exactly
Lana~“Where is my son?” Her sharp gaze accessing me. I gulped the pile in my throat, taking a step back to allow her into the house. She removed the shades sitting on her nose, a look of irritation flashed through her features.“He is in his room and is sick.” I replied, she quirked an eyebrow up, looking at me from head to tail.“Why are you dressed like a tramp on sale? Is this how you manage the company with Aaron? Are you trying to seduce him?” She asks. Let me introduce you to Melanie Carlsen. Eugene Carlsen’s second wife and Aarons stepmother, she’s not a fan of me and it’s nothing new. To be honest I still can’t pinpoint what exactly it is I did to make her dislike me and frankly I couldn’t care. Melanie is someone like my mother, well, they sure almost the same personality. Averagely tall, plump with a lot of cosmetic surgeries, extremely pale skin.“Excuse me ma’am but I don’t think my dressing is in anyway your business. Your son is sick, you’d hold probably be after that.
Lana~I groaned shifting slightly only to hear someone chuckle beside me. My eyes flew open to see Aaron gazing at me, face inches away from mine.He leaned back, allowing me space to breathe and grasp the situation. “You’re awake?” I croaked out, cursing my subconscious for making me sound like a frog in need of hot water.“Yes, woke up earlier than you.” He responded and just then did I take a better look at him. He seemed extremely better than yesterday. “Do you feel better?” I asked, sitting up.Aaron nods "Thank you for staying with me last night, I’m sure you had better things to do than this and I shouldn’t have-“ I furrowed my eyebrows, wondering just what he is apologizing for?“Are you apologizing for being sick? I don’t regret staying and making sure you’re alright. It’s alright with me.” I replied. Aaron glances at me, a smile taking over his face.“Still thank you. I’m sure you were pissed with the way Asher and Kai kept calling you.” He grumbles and I chuckled. Rememberi