*Isabella's POV*
Our ride home was awkward, to say the least.
"You skipped dinner" he suddenly spoke breaking the silence. "Do you maybe want to...grab something to eat" I looked back at him in terror, of course he was being nice, but to actually try to invite me out? That's just unexpected....
"I said I was fine, sir. I should be home soon my boyfriend is waitingfor me." I said after being quiet for quiet some time. And then it hit me... I did have a boyfriend and he was waiting for me at home. Damn, we had dinner plans and I only realize now that I haven't checked my phone in hours. I had put it on silent to keep me focused.
I take out my phone and as soon as I I turn it on I was shocked to see 11 missed calls and some texts from Harry, my boyfriend. "I'm waiting"
"Still waiting"
"Screw this I'm opening the bottle" the texts read.
"I did know you had a gentleman awaiting your arrival back home" Damien said drawing my attention from my phone to him. 'Yeah, a gentleman' I thought rolling my eyes slightly. "I hope everything is okay."
"Of course it is" I replied "That's the house. Tony please stop the car"
"Have a good night, Isabella" Damien said in a soft but firm voice
"You too, sir" I said stepping out of the car and walking into the house.
"Harry!" I shouted as I walked into the house.The lights were off. "This place is a mess" I said to myself. I stomped into the bedroom and as I entered the bedroom a strong smell hit me. The room reeked of alcohol.
I look towards the bed only to see Harry passed out on the bed with beer bottles on the floor around the bed. The motherfu**er got wasted and crashed on the bed with his clothes on. And he knows Damm well I hate this.... not only the alcohol but being dressed in bed. I can practically see the germs from the street dancing inside my sheets and he is drolling.
Adding one day to my sexual frustration and here I was hoping to relieve myself after all those hours with Damien. All those long hours. I changed into my pajamas and climbed into bed next to Harry. It's like I want to sleep with this pathetic drunk.
*The next day*
I got up took a shower and wore a white long sleeve shirt with a short red pleat-skirt a yin-yang necklace and 3 inch heels to match. I did my makeup and I was ready to head out for work. "Morning" I heard Harry hungover ass say.
"Morning to you too" I responded nonchalantly.
"Oh wait where were you last night." He said.
"Working"
"You said you'd be home for dinner. I waited like a fool for hours" Harry said sounding rather annoyed.
"I'm sorry, we're you worried"
"Of course I was" he responded.
"And in the midst of your worry you can to the conclusion 'let me drink I'll find her tomorrow."
He rolled his eyes, " anyway I'm meeting the guys tonight"
"OK whatever, bye" i replied and left the house.
*08:00am*
I was typing away on my computer busy filing spreadsheets when Damien walked in. "You're here early " he said in a relaxed tone.
"Damien" I greeted enthusiastically. I realized my mistake when I saw him smiling "I mean-"
"You finally succeeded! You called me Damien" he said with a smirk. "Kudos to you" he said and chuckled.
" I'm actually review what we did last night it was late we could have made mistakes" I said changing the subject." That's wht I'm here.Come to my office" he said. I nodded and followed him in. "I was thinking."
"Yes sir."
" You know this presentation in and out. You know the numbers by heart and you could surely persuade stakeholders with that confidence. So you are coming with me to the Country Head Meeting."
"But sir... that's all the way in New York " I responded feeling rather uneasy. He sighed, "Look Isabella I've been losing focus lately. I've been really tired and I need you there" he said sounding fatigued.
" Okay sir, I accept but can you please tell me how long we will be out of town?"
"1 week"
"One week....But sir it's exam season and-" I was saying when he cut my sentence short. "You can retake those exams. I said I need you there" he said calmly but for some reason it make me feel giddy.
"I will be there Mr. Lancaster " I replied sweetly.
"Did you print those out?" he said going back to his professional tone. " Yes let me go see if they're ready" I replied as I stood up. As I was walking out I bumped onto someone " What the hell....Mr. Lancaster "