A picture of Daniel appears on the side.
Nate was on my arm as I made my way to work. We both wore broad grins on our faces. We were talking about how things would play out and what Ashely and Victoria's responses would be. It's probably safe to say that Nate and I couldn't wait to see their disbelieving looks when they realized that I had succeeded in a task that was destined to fail.
I responded wistfully, "Mm, Starbucks certainly made my Carmel Latte taste fantastic this morning.
Nate complained, "Yeah, I know, mine tastes like perfection. I gave him the 'WTF look' and he grinned, "But you know what would taste better?" Robert Woods' abs were "licked clean."
I smacked Nate after my jaw dropped open in disbelief and couldn't help but laugh. He was such a perverse bastard. "Oh, come on. Don't act like you wouldn't want to eat off that man's body."
I pursed my lips and resisted grinning as I cast our eyes forward. "Maybe..."
Nate chuckled as we made our way arm in arm to our cubicles. Nate appeared stunned out of his mind, and I wrinkled my brow in perplexity. Daniel Olivia was sitting up on my desk, fidgeting with my stress ball, as I followed his look.
He stutteringly said, "I'll um, uh, be in the photo copying room," keeping his gaze fixed on Daniel. He turned to face me and spoke softly. I chuckled and shoved him away, saying, "I'll be behind the cubical wall listening to everything."
I smiled at Daniel as I approached him as I entered the small office that Nate and I share. He immediately smiled when he saw me. He got to his feet and began scanning every inch of my body. I flushed and averted my eyes.
He grabbed my hand and gave it a kiss while grinning. Good morning, beautiful.
"Good morning," I said with a smile.
He asked you nicely, "How are you today?"
I grin and say, "Really amazing actually. A: "How about you?"
He winked, "I'm good now. He smiled as a result of my giggle. Have you begun the assignment my mum gave you?
I clenched my teeth and went to my desk to set my suitcase down before I faced him. "Yeah, I did."
He scowled and placed his hand over mine. "Have you gotten in touch with him? Did something happen?"
"Yeah, I emailed him, and he threatened to file a restraining order against me."
He shook his head and clucked his tongue at the roof of his mouth. I'm sorry you didn't get the interview; he really is such a shithole.
I smirked and replied, "Oh, I said he threatened to seek a restraining order against me, that doesn't mean I gave up. He gave me the cutest puzzled expression I've ever seen as he glanced up at me. "I went to his office down the street yesterday."
He was surprised and questioned, "You did what?" "Did you even get a chance to talk to him?"
I said, "Yep," with a smile.
"What, how? You need to meet with a CEO like Robert or be a major millionaire with a company, right?"
I answer hesitantly, "Let's just say I pretended to be looking for a job interview in order to see him. Daniel chuckles loudly and leans back. One of the most wonderful noises is his chuckle. I enjoy seeing him smile.
He grins, "Wow, my little intern is a little badass," and I cockily shrug. "So you got the job interview?"
I bit my lip and turned my head away, trying to appear upset. He moaned and rose to his feet so as to be just inches away from me. He pulled my chin up so I would be looking at him while rubbing my arms up and down. I tried to remain calm as goosebumps appeared on my skin, but on the inside, I was fucking dying. He was so close to me that I wanted to fucking scream and cry.
He said, "What'd he do?"
His sincere and caring beautiful brown eyes caught my attention as I glanced up at him. Compared to Robert's, they were so very different. Roberts lacked feeling and was dispassionate. I chuckled, "He gave me the interview."
His mouth begins to smile as his eyes enlarge in surprise. Oh my god, he says with a smile. The fact that you succeeded in completing a task that was doomed to failure will make my mother and Ashely furious.
He abruptly gave me a hug as we both laughed. My stomach flipped around. I grinned happily as I breathed in his earthy aroma. He smelled wonderful. He didn't smell as good as Robert, but he still did.
He backed away and held me by the arm. "I can't wait to see the look on their goddamn faces when you say you got that interview."
I chuckle, "I know me ether! It's everything me and Nate have been looking forward to.
He beams while averting his eyes from anything in particular. He bites his lip and appears to be very contemplative. He might not be aware of the harm that is being done to me. He has become quite serious all of a sudden, and I have no idea why.
I hesitantly inquire, "...Is everything okay?"
He turns to face me and gives me a timid smile. As he approaches me, he scratches the back of his neck and smiles uncomfortably, "Look, there's this thing on Saturday that I need to go and honestly it's going to be very boring. "I was, um, wondering if you'd like to accompany me to the event."
The world appeared to have actually stopped spinning to me. My chest felt as though it were about to split apart and my heart would jump out. My hands started to tremble, and I was honestly unable to think clearly. Daniel turned his head to look where the cough was coming from when he heard it coming from behind our cubical. God forbid, Nate.
He asks hesitantly, "So, um, is that a yes?"
I chuckle and say, "Oh...Uh yeah, yeah it um, yeah I'd love to come with you." He shakes his head and chuckles while pronouncing the word "cute." What kind of occasion is this, and what should I wear?
He giggles, "Oh, it's just a fancy evening where the rich strut about giving money to charity. And any outfit you own will work.
I grin and say, "Okay, that seems cool." "What time should I be getting ready?"
He smiles, "Be ready by 7, and I'll come pick you up from your apartment." Just text me your address; I already have your number from all the numerous times I've texted you about work.
I see him looking at me carefully with a smile on his magnificent lips, and I nod and smile. He says, "See you in the boardroom." And then he does something that utterly catches me off guard and makes my insides feel like butterflies are being attacked. He smiles at me and gives me a kiss on the cheek before walking away. After saying that, he exits my office.
When he is no longer in view, I support myself by holding my desk. I work to regulate my breathing by taking deep breaths. I feel a sudden grasp around my waist and a spinning motion. I squeal with delight and whirl to hug Nate as tightly as I am able.
He beams, "I'm so god damn happy for you El." I'm eager to assist you in getting ready.
I shout, "Oh my god I know, I'm so excited, B!"
He asks with a grin, "So, um, since Mr. Olivia's all yours now, does that mean I can take Mr. Woods?"
I sigh and avert my gaze. He is totally yours, Natey.
He clutches my hand while giggling. Daniel is already seated in the boardroom when we enter. I blush and turn my head away as he keeps glancing at me with a smirk on his face. I give in to Nate's request that we sit next to him. Ashely moves Mrs. Olivia's chair out for her as she and Mrs. Olivia enter with a strut.
Daniel gives me a death-stare as I roll my eyes. The only guy I've ever met who despises his mother is this one. Thought almost makes me laugh, but I restrain myself. I give the impression that I am overly upset and lack any expression of joy.
I kicked Nate and Daniel under the tale to get their attention because they were trying to hide their grins by looking down. Victoria asks about everyone's jobs for this month and inquires about their progress on their plans as she moves around the room. When she eventually reached me, everyone instantly fell silent and turned to face me. I took a swallow and covered Nate's hand with mine.
So...Isabella," chuckles Victoria. Do you have a contact for Mr. Woods?
I lick my lips and nod my head. "Yes. Yes I have."