RAPHEAL'S PENTHOUSE 11PM
Raheal had waited and waited but still there was no sign of Elsa since she left, He had been waiting for a whole three hours but still she didn't come back home like she said.
He still couldn't believe how she just suddenly transformed in just a day,It wasn't even up to a day.
Another question that flooded his mind was when she said, She might have liked him before but that Feeling she had died. He didn't even know that she liked him or something.
So her feeling for him had died last night? He felt something strange in his chest again and he sighed. Did his words get to her so much that she changed herself to prove him wrong?.
What was she doing now? Fucking? He hoped not cuz she wouldn't just give her virginity to a stupid guy that's probably ugly....
He took his phone, searching for her number and that's when he realized that he didn't even have it.
He didn't have his wife number! How fucking strange was that! He shook his head and dropped his phone.
Why was he suddenly Caring? He scoffed and lighted a cigarette again, connecting his headphone.
She could use her body however she wanted and he doesn't care. He shouldn't care.
But what if the guy she goes out with tries to force himself on her? He shook his head again.
That's her business not his.
RYAN'S APARTMENT
Ryan's eyes widened in surprise as Elsa told him that she was married.
"Oh, I...I didn't know you were married," he stuttered, staring at her nervously.
"It's complicated," she said calmly, looking away from the movie that they both were watching.
"Ohh"He muttered softly. "I don't mind at all,We can be friends"He smiled widely.
"I'd love to be friends with you, You're really nice and I feel comfortable around you. I'm still surprised that you don't have a girlfriend"
His face flushed red and he smiled nervously. "I don't...I act like a chicken around girls."
Elsa chuckled.
"But you were bold enough to ask for my number and even ask me out on a date"
He laughed and touched the back of his neck nervously. "About that..."He trailed off, staring at her.
"I've been secretly crushing on you for a while now...I didn't know how to say it to you"
Elsa stared at him in surprise and her expression softened. "You've been crushing on me for a while,Wow I'm surprised...I thought no guy would like someone like me"
"What do you mean someone like you? You're amazing Elsa. I liked the old you and I still like the new you"He smiled sweetly and Elsa smiled widely.
"Thank you Ryan"She replied, still smiling. "So do you have siblings?"
"Yeah, I have an older sister. She's always bossing me around, but I love her anyway."
Elsa laughed.
"I have an older sister too"
"Really? What's she like?"He asked curiously.
"She's cool, We're not really that close,You use Instagram right? Cecilia Fredrick."
Ryan's eyes widened in surprise. "Cecilia Fredrick? As in, the Cecilia Fredrick?"
Elsa nodded, with a small smile.
"Yeah, that's her. We're step-sisters."
"I follow her on Instagram I had no idea you two were related."
Elsa chuckled.
"Yeah, she's a bit of a social media celebrity....."Elsa said flatly.
"I'm not really the social media type...I actually hate it"She added.
Ryan chuckled lightly. "Not surprising"
"Can we continue watching the movie now?"Elsa asked and he smiled widely.
"Yup, I'll go grab more popcorns for us"He stood up and left the living room.
Elsa sighed and continued staring at the TV.
EVERSTON INC 8AM
"That sounds perfect," Liam said, smiling at Marco. "My secretary and I will be there. I assure you that this event is gonna be a huge success."
Marco nodded, a pleased smile spreading across his face as he stood up.
"Excellent Mr Everston, I'll see you in Italy."
Liam stood up and shook Marco's hand.
"I'm looking forward to it. My secretary will send over the details of our arrival and accommodation."
Marco nodded, tucking his briefcase under his arm.
"Sounds good. I'll have my team prepare everything."
Marco left the office immediately and Liam turned his attention back to Hazel.
"Hazel,Can you please book our flights to Italy and arrange for accommodation?"
Hazel hesitated, staring at him nervously.
She didn't know how to tell him that she couldn't go to Italy with him... Not without Dawson's permission and she knew that he'll definitely refuse to let her go since he already hated Liam.
"Sir..."She trailed off, biting her lips nervously. "I can't accompany you to Italy"
Liam frowned as he heard her words and he immediately looked at her.
"Why?"
Hazel racked her brain for any excuse but there was none.
"Uhm...I..I can't go.... Because...My Husband and I are going to visit his family in Boston for our anniversary, and we've already made plans to spend some quality time together...I was about to ask for a leave for two weeks because of that, and I also need to take care of some personal stuff...I'm really sorry, sir."
Liam stared at her blankly, clearing not believing her words. "You're lying"
"Huh"Hazel blinked, biting her lips again.
Liam stood up,His chair rolling backward as he rose from the chair.
He came in front of her and his arms gripped the edge of the desk, trapping Hazel between him and the desk.
Her eyes unintentionally went to his veiny, strong arms gripping the desk,Her cheeks flushed slightly and she quickly looked away.
"I can tell when you're lying, Hazel. You bit your pretty lips, You stutter and You avoid eye contact."
Hazel felt a blush rise up to her cheeks again at his words. Did he just complement her lips?
"Sir...I... Can you step back a little?"She said nervously.
His closeness was making her unable to think or even lie.
"No"He refused, leaning towards her more closely. "Tell me the truth.... Why can't you accompany me to Italy or are you still mad at me?"
Hazel shook her head, swallowing hard.
"Then why?. Tell me the truth"
"T.. the t..thing is...I... I'm not lying sir"She responded softly. "I'm telling the truth"She lied again.
Liam frowned again,His eyes scanning her face and then he leaned in,His breath hot against her face.
"I don't care about your plans with your husband. You're my secretary and you'll accompany me to Italy. It's not a request Hazel, It's your job"
Hazel stared at him in surprise and she nodded slowly.
"Fine, I'll accompany you to Italy"She said, without looking at him.
"Haz..."
"No, It's my Job Sir. I'll take my leave now"
She walked out of his office immediately and Liam sighed.