Evita's pov
"I'm sorry ma'am but he isn't available at the moment,please call back later" I said and hung up. It's been two weeks since I started working with Mr lockewood. Everything has been going nice and smooth, except from the little fights and arguement. Like right now, we are not on talking terms. We haven't spoken for 2 days now.... Can you believe he called me "good for nothing" in a room full of 5 charming men, and they all laughed. I've never been so mad and embarrassed in my entire life. Just Thinking of it is getting me upset.i dropped the file I was holding and walked over to the glass wall. I sighed as I watched people walk around the streets, cars moving to and fro, and the night lights.
"I'm glad the day is almost over, I feel so suffocated in here" I said and sighed again.
"What's the matter miss valkov?" A voice startled me and I turned around as fast as lightning. Mr lockewood. My tired expression turned into a scowl instantly.
"Nothing, how can I help you Mr lockewood?" I replied with a fake smile and from his expression, he knew it was fake.
"Miss valkov are you by any chance avoiding me?" He asked with his hands crossed in front of his chest. I wanted to slap him across the face so hard but I chose to remain calm
"I certainly am not, and since you don't have any work for me, I'd like to continue with what I was doing" I said and walked back to my desk. As I was about to sit,a strong hand griped my wrist and spun me around.
"How dare you walk out of me miss valkov? You have no right to do that" he said his face burning red with rage.
"And you have no right to embarrass me like you did two days ago" I spat. He left my wrist and went back to the position he was before
"What are you talking about?" He asked, his face expressionless.
"Of course you won't remember, because you dont know what it feels like to be laughed at" I said and sat on my chair. For about a minute, there was no sound from him. I had to check if he was still there and yes, he was still standing with hands crossed in front of him.
"Do you need something? " i asked with my brows raised.
"So all this is because of that?" He asked. What sorta question is that? I thought to myself
"I dont know what you are talking about" I shrugged and picked up my phone.
"You very well do. You have been avoiding me for the past 2 days and it's because of what happened. "
"And so? What are you going to do? I'llkeep avoiding you as long as I want. It's not like you care any way" I said and I earned myself a glare from him.
"What?!!" I yelled,stood up and stared at him, I'm not going to be intimidated by him, not this time.
" I don't see any problem with me not talking to you, everything has been going fine for 2 days now, but if you want me to stop avoiding you, then you must apologise" I continued with a huge smile on my face
" in your dreams" he said and walked out of my office,slamming the door really hard. Okay then. I have no problem not talking to you. infact, talk ing to you stresses me out.
*****
I sighed as i stood by the kitchen counter with a cup of tea in my hands. Today was really stressful for me, and to make matters worse, Mr lockewood was in an awful mood so i had to watch and monitor his every step so he doesn't mess anything up.
"Vy I won't talk to you until you and killian stop fighting"
Lilly's words crept back in my mind as I sipped my cup of tea in the kitchen. I can't believe she turned against me. How did she find out i wasn't talking to killian? ....right, Rolland must have told her. He really is something. "Wait, I just realised that I know little to nothing about the people I live with. Way to go evita, you are really good at making friends" I told myself sarcastically.
"What do you want to know?" I screamed and turned around only to find Rolland at the door way laughing.
"How long have you been standing there?" I asked him. He must see me as a mad person for talking to myself or worse, a stalker or something of that sort.
"Long enough to know you want to ask me about myself, don't worry I don't think you are mad for talking to yourself " he chuckled.
" How did you....."
" Oh come on its written all over your face, so, what do you want to know? I'll tell you anything because I also want to know more about you, you seem.....interesting" he said with a smirk. To be honest he's really cute,and funny, unlike Mr lockewood.
"Okay so tell me everything there is to know about you" i asked sitting on the nearest stool.
"Well I am rolland, as you know. I love watching movies, eating, gaming, let's just say having fun in general....." his voice trailed off as my train of thoughts went through another track.
"I know this might seem a bit personal but, how did you and Mr lockewood become friends? I mean you guys have different personalities" I said and he laughed
"Well, it's a long story but I'll make it short. Killian and I went to the same high school. We didn't really know each other until graduation. I was taking my graduation pictures when all of a sudden, I pushed out of the way by killian who was sprinting towards something, at first I was like what on earth? But after I settled I figured he was sprinting towards joan....."
"Rolland" Mr lockewood's voice interrupted Rolland's not-so-short explanation.
"Ahh killian" Rolland chuckled nervously.
"I didn't see you there" he continued
"Obviously" Mr lockewood replied through gritted teeth. It was very obvious that the tension was growing, I had to do something to break it.
"Mr lockewood sir" I called hoping he wouldn't yell at me and fortunately, he didn't. His head turned in my direction, the scowl still on his face and one of his eye brows raised.
"I need to talk to you about something" I said but I knew fully well that I had nothing to say, I have to think of something or else I'm done for.
"Well I don't want to see your face, at least not until you learn not to keep invading my privacy" he said and turned to Rolland.
"But it is very important sir, it's serious" I quickly added. With that he sighed and looked right into my eyes.
"Rolland, wait for me in my study" he said Still staring into my eyes. Rolland scurried out of the room and I was left with Mr lockewood in the kitchen.
"Well go on" Mr lockewood half yelled.
"Ah, yes I actually wanted to talk to you about something important" I started, my palms were sweating already. I looked up to see his bright blue eyes already staring down at me, waiting for me to continue.
"Well, I....I was....um ...I was wondering if...if you would allow Lily and I to move to a room upstairs. I mean, Lilly has been going on and on about the twins and she asked me to tell you that she wants to move upstairs, close to their room, and you know Lilly and I, we...."
"That's enough, I'll ask some maids to transfer your things upstairs, is that all?" He asked.
" Ahh yes, thank you " I said but he just walked out. He must still be angry, but Rolland didn't mention anything about him, the only thing he mentioned was a girl called joan. i definitely need the whole story, I'll ask him next time, and I also need some tips on how to handle him at work. I went over to wash the dishes.
*****
I was laying on the magnificent bed in our new room when I got an text from Mr lockewood.
"Meet me in my study" it read and I responded with
"Unfortunately sir, I have no idea where your study is. I need directions" although I was still upset about what he did, the anger was slowly fading. I got out if the room and followed the direction he had sent. His study was close to the library upstairs. I knocked on the door and waited for him to allow me in, which he did in few seconds. As I walked in, I was greeted by warmth and sweet scent to citrus. The place was well lit but not too bright, it lights were warm. He was standing by the table and chair with a cup of coffee in his hands.
" have your seat" he said Still standing and I did as he said....all I want to do right now is sleep so I don't want to argue with him.
"Miss valkov I know you are still upset about what had happened 2 days ago, it was uncalled for. And i apologise for my behaviour". She continued quickly.
"Well it's about time you apologized" I said with a smirk.
"Is that all sir?" I asked. "I mean I need to get some rest so I can prepare for tomorrow" I added when I noticed the slight confusion on his face.
"Yes that's all for now, I'll call you if i need anything". He answered and I stood up and made my way to out.
"Good night sir" I said and closed the door.
"Good night evita"
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