At last, I was finished with all the paperwork and was faxing it to the Clarks. I looked up to see the time on the wall clock and it was 7:48 pm. I hate Nayel so much right now. I cannot put into words how pissed off I am at this very moment. I had never stayed at work this late, the entire building was practically empty, all the lights on our floor were turned off and the only people in the office were me and Nayel himself. I honestly have no idea what he was doing or why he was staying this late but I don't even care. He's the worse person ever I can't believe there was a time in my life where I was actually considering having feelings for this guy, what was fucking wrong with me? He's just an asshole who deserves to die alone.
I finish filling the paperwork and was going to walk into Nayel's office to tell him I'm off but that very second he walks out wearing his coat and carrying his briefcase.
"Was just coming to tell you I've faxed the paperwork to the Clark's even though they won't be getting it till Monday so I don't know what the rush was but I'm done" I shrug angrily.
"Good" Is all Nayel says.
I put on my coat and grabbed my things, I looked out the window to see it was raining cats and dogs outside. Fucking great. Today has been such a stellar day. The universe really was like Nah fuck Maria.
Nayel was holding the elevator for me as I was packing up. What a gentleman I thought to myself and roll my eyes.
The elevator door closes and Nayel clears his throat, "You walk to work don't you?" He asks. He already knows the answer to that, why is he pretending like he doesn't.
I simply nod, "yup"
"Let me drop you home, it's raining pretty bad out," Nayel says.
I turn my face to scowl at him, "I'd rather kill myself" I spat out.
"You're so dramatic" Nayel rolls his eyes, looking at me with disgust.
The elevator opened to the first floor and I was about to walk out but Nayel promptly pressed the button closing it so we go into the basement.
I glare at him as the doors open to the basement and Nayel wastes no time grabbing my wrist as he drags me out of the elevator. His car was the only car in the parking lot.
"What is your problem? Let me go!" I screech trying to break free from his grasp but he was much stronger than me dragging me to his car like I was a crying child whose mother just yelled at them.
"I'm doing you a favor, Jesus, can you calm down for once in your life," Nayel says unlocking his car and letting my hand go.
"I don't need any favors from you" I bicker, "And why are you doing a favor for me? I'm just an employee aren't I?" I quote his words and I see a strange expression flash across his face.
Nayel puts his briefcase in the back, his hands on the hood of his car, "Because if you walk home in this rain you're going to get sick and then take a week off, I can't afford that" He shrugs.
"I won't" I narrow my eyes at him.
Nayel runs his fingers through his hair, "Just shut up and get in the car, stop squabbling with me" He says sitting inside.
I sigh frustrated but decided to give in as it was raining very heavily and it's also freezing cold so I should just let him give me a ride. He owes me that much after making me stay late for a stupid fucking task.
I slam the car door behind me rather hard, "It's a 50 thousand dollar car Maria, please be a little gentle" Nayel scoffs while I just roll my eyes at him.
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The car ride to my apartment was filled with loud, uncomfortable silence. I hated it. Luckily, I only lived 10 minutes away.
We reach my apartment complex and Nayel parks the car right outside. I pick up my things and wait for him to unlock the door so I can leave his car but he doesn't do it.
"Are you going to let me out or not?" I furrow my eyebrows at him.
Nayel unbuckled his seat belt and tilts his body so he was facing me directly, "I want to say I'm sorry" Nayel says looking at me in the eyes.
"What exactly are you apologizing for? Because there are plenty of things you owe me an apology for" I huff.
"I'm sorry about acting like a jerk earlier" His eyes were sincere, "I have a bad habit of running away from my problems and feelings and lashing out at other people. I know I keep apologizing to you then fucking up again, I'm sorry. You don't deserve the shit I put you through" Something about his tone made me feel like he meant every single word that was coming out of his mouth.
"I think I need to start being honest with myself and you," Nayel says, he moves his hand and rests it on my cheek sending shivers down my spine. What is going on? His fingers caress my cheeks and I feel them heating up. Nayel eyes roam up and down my face, they fixate on my lips for a second before looking back to mine. His eyes were soft and brown, his beautiful eyes making me feel like he can see through my soul.
"I kissed you a few months back because I've been wanting to do it since the day I met you. I lied. It's been killing me inside seeing you with Winston and then your ex when you should be with me" He moves his other hand to my face, cupping it in his large hands, "I know I've been a prick, I know I should've been more mature instead of acting the way I have been and there is no excuse for my actions but you have no idea how hard the last 2 years have been for me" Nayel whispers softly, "figuratively and very literally" Nayel chuckles at his own joke making a smile appear on my lips.
Nayel bites his lower lip as he brushes his thumb against my pulp lips, pushing my lower lip slightly then rubbing it, the sensations were running through my body driving me absolutely insane.
"You're so fucking beautiful Ria," Nayel says in a whisper as he starts to lean in and presses his warm lips against mine, I don't know why but it felt like fireworks were exploding in the back of my head like this was the ending scene of a romantic movie or an episode where the couple finally gets together.