Dakota Lennix
I looked at my daily journal that I put into my box sadly and I looked around my office that's completely empty now. I brought my last box out and closed the door. I felt so heavy leaving this place and I don't know how I feel either. I walked towards my boss' office and knocked on his door two times. I put down the box and walked inside.
Mr. Denver was currently busy reading some files and when he saw me entering. He gestured me to sit down on the chair in front of his desk.
"I'm disappointed, Dakota. I can't believe you suddenly just throw all your responsibilities like this." He said as he turned to me.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Denver. It's something that I can't control. I have to go back to LA as soon as possible because I don't want to risk anything." I said seriously and he started to look at me coldly.
"You know that I'm depending on you for my work all the time and I just want to say that we don't end it in a really good terms, Dakota."
"I'm really sorry, Mr. Denver. If I can stay, I will stay but I can't. It's a really emergency situation and I can't avoid it." I said and he sighed.
"When will you go back to LA?" He asked.
"Tonight, Mr. Denver. I really need to leave New York as soon as possible." I said and he nodded. He suddenly opened his drawer and he gave an envelope to me. I looked at him confused and he gestured me to open it.
"You worked for me for 5 years and I think you deserve it." He said and my eyes widen when I saw a check inside the envelope.
"Mr. Denver, I think it's too much. I already received my salary earlier." I said and he shook his head.
"You said your grandpa is sick so.. I just want to help and you earned that." He said genuinely and I smiled.
"Thankyou, Mr. Denver." I said and he nodded gesturing me to go.
"Thankyou so much once again, Mr. Denver." I said as I stood up. I walked out from his office and looked down to my box that's sitting waiting for me. I put the check into the box completely not planning to take it because I don't need to take his money when my family has a lot of it and I don't want to take that as a chance for me to just take his money.
I took out my phone and called Eric, my bodyguard slash personal assistant that my dad sent me. I asked him to bring the car to the lobby because we're leaving for LA now. When I picked up the box, suddenly Mr. Denver came out. He was surprised that I'm still here.
"Why are you still here?"
"Do you need anything?" I asked.
"Coffee." He said and I put down my box planning to go to make him coffee but Mr. Denver held my wrist preventing me to go.
"Let me do it myself, just go." He said and I turned to him. I smiled and I gave him a hug. I felt his body tense up and I quickly released the hug.
"I'm sorry, I just.. I love this job and the idea of quitting still.. I'm sorry and thankyou once again, Mr. Denver." I said nervously. I quickly took my box and ran away to the lift. I pressed the button and walked inside. I pressed the L button and closed the door real quick.
I let out a deep breath and I sighed big time. My phone rang and I took it out from my pocket. It's Cameron and I quickly answered the phone.
"Hey." I said as I held the phone with my shoulder. I picked up the box and walked out from the lift. Eric saw me and he immediately helped.
"You're coming to LA tonight?" He asked.
"Yeah, why?"
"Just asking, I never thought you will end up things in New York this quick." He said and I sighed. Eric opened the door for me and I got inside.
"Yeah but it's better to go back faster. I don't want to mess this up, I have to take over quickly." I said and I told Eric to stop by at McDonalds to buy dinner before going to the airport.
"Yeah I understand but you know that grandpa is going to arrange marriage you right? I heard that that guy will come to LA tomorrow." He said and I closed my eyes sighing big time.
"I hate this idea so much. It doesn't make any sense."
"I know but I guess you will see that guy tomorrow." He said.
"I don't have any other choice."
"Catherine, if you don't want to do this, it's okay." He said and I found myself shaking my head even though he can't see it.
"No, just do your own thing.. it's not that I don't want it. I just don't want to have that title now. It's not that I want to have fun or I want to stay in New York working under someone but.. you know why."
"Yeah, I understand. It's been 5 years-"
"I know, that's why I've decided to go home now. It's time.. but this idea of arrange marriage sucks." I said.
"Yeah.. I know but I suggest you should see the guy first. I bet he's not that bad."
"Yeah, I'll try. I'll see you later on." I said.
"Okay, see you." I ended the call and put my phone back into my bag. I looked outside the window and I took one last look at the times square.
"It's time.. You're back to Catherine Ashton now, you're no longer Dakota Lennix." I said to myself.
"Ms. Ashton, I got a call from your grandfather that you're going to Las Vegas instead of Los Angeles. He said he wants you to meet someone there before going back to LA the next day." Eric said and I sighed.
"Okay, tell him that I will go to there." I said and he talked to someone with his ear piece again.
"Great.. just great."
Catherine AshtonI looked at myself in the mirror, I let out a little smile. At last, the real Catherine Ashton is here. I'm not Dakota Lennix anymore and the hiding is over now. I'm back with my blonde hair, my own fashion style and just be Catherine. I'm glad that I decided to come back even though I loved my work back in New York.I looked at my watch and I quickly walked out the hotel room to go downstairs having dinner with a man named Jacob Williams that my grandpa wanted me to meet. Instead of meeting in LA, he has work in Vegas so he said he wanted to see me.I walked into the restaurant and the waitress asked for my name. I told her my name and she led to a private room. I opened the door and yes, there's a man my age already waiting for me. He stood up and smiled at me when I entered the room. He
Catherine AshtonFirst day of work.My grandpa got me a secretary that will be helping with all my works just like my old occupation. He introduced me to her and her name is Tiffany Brooks. She told me that I can call her Tiff.She led me to my office and told me a lot of things about the company that I should know. She's been working with my company for 3 years and that's why my grandpa decided to assign her for me.I looked around the company to get to know everyone who's working with me and get to know the meeting rooms and etc. I'm a little nervous though but I think I can do it. I need to continue my family's legacy and this is the only thing that I can do.Tonight, I will be taking a flight to Toronto with my grandpa
Catherine AshtonI woke up early this morning to take a long bath because I really need it. I couldn't sleep last night and I just need time to relax. After taking a 40 minutes bath, I walked out of the bathroom getting ready. I dried my hair first and curled it with my curling iron. I put on my dress and started to put on my makeup.After finishing my makeup, I put my earrings on and necklaces. I put on my white ankle strap heels and checked myself on the mirror to see how I look. I took my LV bag and wore it checking it again on the mirror. I checked the time and I still have 10 minutes left. I turned on some music and started to dance weirdly. I mean.. I bet you all do that at home or somewhere right?After 10 minutes, I went downstairs to the lobby and waited for my grandpa. He walked towards me with h
Kyle Denver"The wedding is in a month and Catherine will be staying here in Toronto until then. We will have the wedding here before the two of you move to LA for good." My grandpa said in a serious tone. I looked at him completely not liking the idea that he just gave us."We'll give you two a time to talk now." Tim Ashton said. He and my grandpa walked out the room leaving me with Catherine or should I say.. Dakota, my ex-secretary. She moved to the seat in front of me and we both looked at each other completely speechless."I never thought we will meet again in this way, Mr. Denver." She said and I started to observe her more since she's sitting in front of me right now. She dyed her hair blonde and they way that she dressed completely different when she was my secretary. She was proper and I can see h
Jacob WilliamI walked towards the kitchen to get water and I saw Catherine currently on the phone with someone. I took my water and I looked at her raising my eyebrows.Last night, my grandpa insisted Ashton stay at our mansion. I hate the idea but I can't complain about it. She's staying in the room right across the mind and I know the elders obviously tried to arrange it that way.I drank my water and started observing her again. How can she turn into a completely different person in a blink of an eye? She was calm, kind and really caring when she was my secretary but when she's Catherine, she's fierce, tough and really proper. It was weird to see that, it was like seeing 2 different people instead of the same person.She ended the call and she walked into the h
Catherine Ashton"This park is really beautiful." I said as I looked around."I used to go here with my parents." He said and I turned to him. He looked down to the ground sadly."I'm sorry." Jacob's parents passed away in a car accident around 8 years ago. I know about that and he only has his grandpa for now."It's okay, it was a good memory here." He said smiling to me."So what do you want to talk about?" I asked because he brought me here to talk about the arrangement."How are we going to make this work? Our grandparents are not dumb so it will be so hard to fool them." He said and I stopped walking. I turned my body fully to him."We
Jacob WilliamI'm back in New York this morning and I went straight to my office to work. Edna gave me some details about my schedule and I started to check on some contracts and files before going on a meeting."I need my coffee." I pressed the intercom to Edna and I leaned my body back to my chair. I closed my eyes and it automatically gave me a replay of the kiss yesterday. It's been hunting me since last night, that's why I have eye bags.I didn't expect her to kiss me because I thought he was only going to teach me not to be awkward but her lips were so addicting. Her lips tasted like cherry and it made me want more. It was hard not to see her lips every time she talks and not to mention that I can see her body clearly under that drenched white tank top."What
Catherine AshtonI walked into the wedding dress shop and my eyes completely glued to all the beautiful dresses inside. My heart tingles seeing all of it and I can't help but to be excited to try some of them."Wow, there's a lot." Jacob commented and one of the staff walked towards me smiling widely."Good afternoon, I'm Anny. How can I help you?" She asked us both."We're looking for a simple wedding dress." I said and she welcomed us inside."Your name, miss?""I'm Catherine Ashton and this is my fiance, Jacob William." I said introducing Jacob as my fiance so people won't get suspicious with us and I don't want to risk that."Ms. Ashton,