The minute Mr Stone shuts the door to the bedroom I slam my hand on the table multiple times out of frustration. Okay why am I getting so worked up over a man that's not even mine for that matter. I'm mad that all my efforts of impressing Mr. Stone have gone to waste.
Loneliness.
That's what's fueling this crush I have for my boss. I haven't had a boyfriend in forever cause I've been focused on building my acting career but since it's on pause now I guess it's time to get back in the dating field and have a little fun. Can't risk making a fool of myself in front of Mr. Stone a second time.
A rich handsome man like him will never give me a second glance. I'll always be his secretary and nothing more. One more thing the guy is old enough to be my dad.
'But you still want him' the voice in my head says but I ignore it. Traitor.
It's a good thing his bodyguards are in the other side of the cabin watching TV otherwise they'd think I'm crazy hurting myself over a guy that likes another girl. I admit I'm totally acting crazy.
"Are you okay Miss?" a voice startles me making me jump. I look up to see it's only the hostess.
"You scared me" I put my hand over my racing heart.
"I'm sorry. Didn't mean to" she covers her mouth sniffling a giggle.
"It's alright" I wave her off.
"Would you like something to eat?"
"I don't see why not" I shrug.
She hands me a leather menu and leaves to get me something to drink. I pick something I wouldn't usually choose feeling the need to be spontaneous. I'm going to a whole new place with different everything. I might as well start trying new things. I have to keep my eyes on what's important and that is this journey of a lifetime. It's not everyday that I get to be fly on a luxurious jet to Tokyo. I might as well enjoy myself instead of worrying who my boss is bedding.
If Mr. Stone is into red haired bitches instead of sweet ladies like me then it's his loss. I mean there's a guy my age whose shown interest in me back at work and his name is Kace Brady. He's multi racial and is one of the most good looking men in my workplace. You know how cute these mixed kids can be only they can get really crazy. A distant relative of mine is a mix of black and white and when she gets mad she tears people apart like an ogre. Okay maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit but you get my point. Okay back to Kace Brady he's in the accounting department and has been trying to get me to go on a date with him but I always turn him down. I've been too caught up in getting my boss to actually give him a chance. When we return I'm so going on a date with him.
Wednesday morning I tag along with Mr. Stone to a nice Japanese restaurant to discuss business with the sellers of the product we had seen the previous day. I had looked at anything but Mr. Stone the entire time. I even tried holding my breath so I don't inhale his expensive cologne that I loved while we rod here but ended up getting light headed and resumed breathing normally. Avoiding the things I loved about him was going to be harder than I thought. I can't wait to get back to the Island and seeing Kace. I need to erase anything Mr. Stone from my memory desperately.
Yesterday the Japanese had concluded the meeting promising to call Mr. Stone as soon as possible. It's a good thing Mr. Stone and are having breakfast without that red head bitch when his phone rings. He receives the call and when I hear his voice turn into one of excitement I look up and see his face break into a smile as he talks on the phone I almost faint. Big mistake. Wish he still didn't affect me this way. When he hangs up the call he's so happy he pulls me to my feet and hugs me and when he pulls away I'm left frozen in place. Did that really happen.
"We got it Claire. Oh I'm so excited. I should get back and let Zoey know" he throws a couple of bills on the table and hurries back to his hotel room.
I guess the Japanese had finally signed the contract we came all this way for. He had been trying to get them to sell him their latest technology equipment for the new hotel project he's working on which he's building right next to the ocean surrounding our Island and it's bound to attract tourists around the world which would mean more money for him so I guess that's why he reacted the way he did.
The hug must have lasted for at least 2 seconds or even less but it got my heart beating fast and my body buzzing with excitement.
Just yesterday I told myself that my boss was out of bounds after my failed attempt to get him to notice me. Why did he have to hug me, now the way his body felt when he hugged me will never leave my mind and I hate that I want to feel that feeling again even when I know it's never gonna happen again. He'll never have another reason to hug me again. Maybe he will. Fingers crossed.
My phone buzzing snaps me out of my daze.
MR. STONE: Go out and see the city. A driver will be waiting for you upfront. Be ready at 7. We'll be good out for drinks.
I groan. This was supposed to be our moment where we got drunk and connected but bloody Zoey Jones had to ruin everything by showing up. Now I'm stuck being the third wheel.
I check the time and it's only 11am. I decide to go out and see more that Japan has to offer. I grab my things and head back to my room where I change to a casual outfit and explore more of the city. I take lots and lots of pictures. I even video call my colleague Jeanie. Overall my day is well spent.
When I get back I take a bath and put on my best outfit. I just want to look and feel good tonight. At 7 I head to the bar to wait for Mr. Stone. Minutes later he arrives with his bodyguards who escort him anywhere and everywhere and maybe even to the toilet who knows. When I see Zoey I almost fake a medical emergency just to avoid her but that's just childish. I bet she wouldn't be surprised if I did that cause I could see in her eyes that all she saw when she looks at me is an annoying teenager or something which annoys me.
I watch Mr. Stone help Zoey onto her chair and I can't help rolling my eyes. She's a big girl. She doesn't need help sitting on a chair. They order drinks and I see them back to being all lovey dovey. The fact that every male here has their attention on her makes me feel like an ugly duckling. I mean she's with a man yet she's still attracting more men. Like what about us. And here I was thinking I was wearing my best outfit.
When the bar attender puts the cocktail in front of her I'm tempted to grab that drink and pour it over her head and watch her scream as the cold liquid runs through her hair, down her face ruining her make-up and all the way to her dress just to steal her thunder but quickly wipe off that thought. I still want to keep my job thank you very much.
We order a couple of rounds and I'm tortured by the sight before me as Mr. Stone and Zoey Jones keep flirting and that makes me drink my cocktails like a fish. I don't want to get embarrasingly drunk and end up saying or doing something I shouldn't so I excuse myself, not that they even noticed my presence as I only got to talk to Mr. Stone's bodyguards the entire night.
When I get to my room it's around 11pm. I order room service hoping and wishing with all my heart that Mr. Stone and Zoey wouldn't come to their room before I'm asleep.
Why you might ask?
Well because their room is right next to mine and the wall separating us isn't thick enough to muffle their noises when they...you know.
For the past few nights I had been forced to listen to them. I was disgusted.
But of course my wish wasn't granted because an hour later I'm woken by her screams again. I couldn't go back to sleep so I ordered a bottle of wine and drank myself to oblivian.
HAVEN ISLAND...
When we landed on home soil I took my car which I had left at the airport. To my relief Mr. Stone gave me the rest of the afternoon off as it was already 3pm. Thank God tomorrow is Friday, one more day of work then comes weekend and I can rest.
When I get home I greet my parents and they excuse me seeing that I'm back to looking like a dog as I'm so tired. I'm thankful that even though they had wanted to ask me what Tokyo was like they let me get some rest first. There's no rush I'll tell them all about it weekend.
I slept the whole afternoon all the way through the night.
When I get to work the next morning I make my way to the second floor to get Mr. Stone his coffee at the cafe right on company grounds. Some of my colleagues are waiting in line and I greet them but since I'm the boss's secretary I head to the front of the line and nobody protests as it's a known fact that the boss's secretary should be served first (company rules not mine).
A few minutes later I have two coffees on each hand as I exit the cafe and make my way to the elevator.
I almost bump into somebody and when I look up I'm meet by Kace Brady's grey eyes. What a beautiful sight.
"Kace. Hi" I greet him with a smile.
He looks surprised probably because he didn't think I'd know his name.
Well of course I know his name he had told it to me but I had forgotten it the minute he said it because back then I wasn't in any way interested in him but Jeanie had told me his name again and added that he was a good guy probably because she knew Kace was into me.
He blinks a couple of times then clears his throat.
"H-hey Claire" he says hesitantly and runs a hand through his hair nervously.
"Would you like to have lunch with me say maybe today" I ask after a short pause and his eyes widen in shock.
His reaction is expected after all I had turned him down more times than I can count.
He looks like an honest guy but he's just a little taller than I am unlike Mr. Stone who towers over me and is muscular.
Okay why am I comparing Kace with that sex maniac. Focus Claire.
"Yeah sure t-that would b-be nice" he smiles. Yeah he's cute.
"Say we meet at the restaurant then" I say and he nods in agreement.
I bid him good-bye and leave him standing there as I make my way to the elevator. I can feel him watching my back but I don't turn to confirm.
When I get to my office I can tell that Mr. Stone has arrived as I can smell his oh so heavenly cologne all the way here. Remember he has a girlfriend Claire. Right. I drop my handbag and my coffee on my desk then proceed into his office.
I knock twice like I always do then enter expecting to see Mr. Stone sitting behind his desk working as usual but not today.
He's kissing some woman whose sitting on his desk while fondling her exposed thighs. I turn away gasping. What in the world. Does this guy not have any respect for himself sleeping with anything in a skirt.
They pull apart in a rush like two teenagers who've been caught doing wrong.
"Oh my goodness Mr. Stone I'm so sorry. I didn't know you had company" I apologize a blush creeping up my cheeks from embarrassment. The woman is fixing her clothing in place while looking anywhere but at me.
"Next time wait for an answer before you just budge into my office" he warns. I can hear the edge in his voice, he's pissed. I hope I'm not fired after this incident.
I hand him his coffee the apologize once more and he waves his hand in dismissal.
When I get back to my office I slump on my chair and cover my face with my hands not believing what I just witnessed.
What's wrong with Mr. Stone anyways, not even 24hours ago he was with Zoey Jones and now he's with a different woman, in his office.
I mean shouldn't he be like done sleeping around at his age and be married or something. You know what it doesn't matter what he does with his life as long as I get my cheque at the end of the month. I have other exciting things to look forward to like my date with Kace Brady.