I sighed and focused myself on my laptop, trying to get some work done as most of the employees had left, including Safina. That girl has been through so much from what she has told me, having to deal with a lazy, rude, unappreciative and ungrateful man for a boss.But I feel like she’s leaving something out.I shake my head to get rid of my nosy thoughts as whatever she’s leaving out isn’t my business and tried to focus once more onto my laptop screen“Seriously man? You’re working again?” Leo says as he walks into my office“I am and isn’t that what you’re supposed to be doing too? I don’t pay you to slack you know.” I rolled my eyes at him then focused on my laptop once again“I’ve already finished my work a few hours ago thank you very much.” He quipped and sat on the loveseat “You’re being too much of a workaholic again.” He points out“I’m distracting myself.” I closed the laptop, not bothering to lie to my best friend of 33 years “Rosie told me she wants me to get a gir
Safina’s POV “It was glorious darling. I wish you could’ve seen Leo’s friend defend you from Ruby! She was about to get fired but he stopped it and gave Ruby pity money… although Leo still fired that p*ta.” Mama Benj chuckled as he excitedly called me as I get up and get ready for work to tell me what happened on my day off at Fire and Desire “Can’t say I’m surprised Ma, she deserved it. The other girls will definitely benefit from Ruby’s firing.” I chuckled, tying my hair up into a low ponytail after I did my makeup “What did Ruby even say to Le- I mean Mr. Moore?” I ask “She exposed your rough upbringing to him, called your mom a dr*ggie. And how you got here in Fire and Desire.” He scoffed “But he said and I quote ‘I’d rather spend my time with someone that has a bad past yet a decent person than a desperate, insecure b*tch like you.’ Well after he rejected her and insulted her fake t*ts…” he giggled “Nobody’s rejected her before though.” I point out as I wore my heels and smoot
I huffed as I gulped a full glass of whiskey to steel my nerves, biting my lower lip as I felt my pocket that contained the engagement ring suddenly feel so heavyGod I hope she attends the party, she’s been receiving the tulips I gave her so that must be a good sign.“You seem nervous Max, is there something on your mind?” A feminine voice spoke with a kind smile, it was Giselle… my future stepmother.I scoffed “Why do you care Giselle? You’re only marrying my father, that doesn’t mean I’ll be your f*cking son.” I spat “Although, you do realize upon marrying my father, you’ll just be second fiddle to the woman he’s loved since his childhood. He’s done it to my mom, and he’ll probably do it to you too.” I added“He’ll always love Camille, and I understand that. But I love your father and love makes us do things that may be odd or even stupid to some, but it’s a very easy sacrifice to do… For me at least.” She smiled but it didn’t quite reach her eyes, faking a giggle“Anybody wh
Safina’s Point of View“You’re so freaking lucky Safina, being the illustrious widower’s date for the night.” Karen, a former coworker swooned as she ogles Lex who was talking with a fellow businessman from afar“Oh please, he probably is paying her to be his date as he prefers the company of well educated and classy women.” Agnes, one of Bella’s so-called “Ednas” at her department spat. I just ignored her She’s technically right after all“Nobody asked for your opinion Agnes. You’re just jealous because Safina got herself a man while your husband is probably f*cking around with a blonde bimbo.” Bella spat back, I held back a giggle at my best friend’s comeback“Bella, enough. Agnes isn’t worth wasting witty comebacks for, her humor’s is as dry as her hoo-hah maybe that’s probably why she hates Safina going on a date with Henry Moore.” Karen quips as my eyes met with Lex, smiling at me. I smiled back kindly as he went to my direction. I instantly remembered my bold action earlie
Safina’s Point of View We’ve been sitting in the car for at least fifteen minutes as Lex drove around the city. I had already wiped my tears away and calmed down a bit but I am so embarrassed for bursting into tears in front of my boss’ chest“I’m sorry for ruining your night Mr. Moore, it was a bad idea for me to attend that party in the first place.” I apologized “And I’m sorry for making your shirt wet with my tears, I shouldn’t have cried in front of you.” I added, praying to god that I’m not blushing“Hey, you didn’t ruin my night. I actually had fun! And I understand, that idiot hurt you so badly and you didn’t deserve losing your job just because you wouldn’t forgive him for his infidelity.” He sighed “I sort of felt that you’re uncomfortable with me during your first week in Moore Industries, I had no idea why until tonight-” he began but I decided to tell him the story of how I met Max to shut down why I was uncomfortable around him“It's because I don’t want to fall for
Once Safina left the party, I stayed at the bar, drinking my heart out and not caring what the f*ck is going on around me. I didn’t even realize that the guests were sent home by my father after the scene that transpired with me, Safina and that f*cking date of hers. “She shouldn’t be with anyone else, only with me. He’ll never love her like I would.” I growled in anger, downing another glass of whiskey, just as I was about to pour another glass, the bottle was snatched from me “You have some explaining to do Maximilian.” My father spat with an angry glare directed to me as he placed the whiskey away from my reach “What for? I’m a grown f*cking man, I’m allowed to date whoever I want whether you approve of her or not.” I spat back, glaring back at him “I don’t give a sh*t on the b*tches you decide to stick your d*ck in! What I care about is you looking pathetic like a f*cking loser in front of a lot of people, on my engagement party no less!” he says angrily “You’re a King, act li
As Monday finally rolled around, I was nervous to go to work… because of what had happened this past Saturday.It was so f*cked up of me to kiss her that night and it was just in the heat of the moment.But a part of me doesn’t regret kissing her as if it was the perfect thing to do and I don’t even know why I feel that way.I made my way to the elevator, greeting my employees back as Leo got in with me at the elevator. Some women also looked away and stopped talking to one another as I greeted them.“Hi Lex! Had a great night with Safina last Saturday?” he jokes, looking at me with a playful smirk “Nothing happened Lee, it was just a dumb party and we had to go home early.” I looked at my watch and pressed the button to the penthouse floor“Too dumb because Maximilian King begged Safina to take him back as his girlfriend and employee?” he quips “I overheard a few of the women here on my way to the elevator, who are talking about how you defended Safina to her ex boyfriend, som
As Angel and I went inside the room, I felt a sense of déjà vu on the night of my birthday…A night that I’ll never forget… especially with a woman like Angel in my arms.The door was closed and locked and Angel sighed “I appreciate you defending me Lex but you shouldn’t have done that.” She crossed her arms across her chestI frowned a little, stepping closer towards her “And why wouldn’t I defend you? You were being harassed and any decent guy would defend a girl in your position.” I looked at her up and down, seeing her body up close, pants tightening once again at the view of her luscious lips, bodacious curves and those tantalizing brown eyes of hers that is heavily accentuated by a lighter shade of contact lenses.“I’m a stripper Lex, I’ve been doing this for almost seven years! I’ve handled my fair share of men like them before and it won’t be the last.” She retorts back, shaking her head “Most men I’ve met my whole life aren’t much of a gentleman like you so I get used to