As I made my way to the exit, eager to leave and find some solace, a hand suddenly landed on my shoulder. I turned around to see Jessica, wearing a concerned expression on her face. Oh, girl, I seriously needed a break.
"Where are you going, Ella? Are you okay? You look pale!" she bombarded me with questions. I tried to reassure her, saying I was just tired and planned to head home, assuring her that nothing serious had happened.
Jessica was quite possessive as a close friend, and she wasn't about to let me go so easily. "No way, silly. If you're tired, you're not going anywhere just yet. Let's meet Mr. Maxwell's son, Aaron. You can go home afterward."
Reluctantly, I agreed, feeling exhausted. Jessica led me through the crowd, and eventually, we came to a stop. There stood a man with broad shoulders, towering at least 6'3" in height, while I stood at just 5'4". I couldn't see his face as his back was turned towards us, but he wore a royal blue suit. Jessica called out to him, and he turned around. He seemed oddly familiar, and I struggled to recall where I had seen him before. Jess moved to the side, bringing us face to face.
"YOU!" we both exclaimed simultaneously. It hit me then—he was the arrogant jerk from the café a few months back who had ruined my entire day. We glared at each other, neither willing to back down.
Breaking the tense atmosphere, Jessica asked if I knew him. "Know him? I definitely know him, Jess. He's the arrogant, self-centered bastard who ruined my interview day at the embassy," I replied, a smirk forming on my lips.
He was fuming, and it was evident to everyone around. "Anyway, he's not worth our time. Jess, you wanted us to meet Mr. Maxwell. Why did you stop at him? Let's go," I said, grabbing Jessica's hand, ready to walk away from the jerk.
But she didn't move. Confused, I looked back at her, and she explained, "Ella, uh... he is Mr. Aaron Maxwell, CEO of Max Corporations. That's who I was talking about." I stood there dumbfounded, mouth agape, staring at Jessica. Oh, I had messed up big time. This jerk was the CEO, and my dad worked for him. He could easily fire my dad and take away his job. I needed to apologize to him, even though I really didn't want to.
Slowly, I approached him, raising my eyelashes to meet his eyes, which were already fixed on me with a smug, arrogant smirk. Ella, you have to do this for Dad. "Mr. Maxwell, I... uh... you... I mean... no, I don't... What am I saying? I guess... no..."
"He is my father," he interrupted, his voice dripping with superiority.
"Huh?"
"Mr. Maxwell is my father. I am Aaron."
What a jerk! A complete shithead! Arrogant idiot!
"Oh, sorry, Aaron. I mean, Mr. Aaron Maxwell. I apologize for my previous behavior, though you deserved it," I said, not helping myself. "I mean, I apologize for it. I'm sorry, and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me." Who needs his forgiveness? Right now, it's about my dad. I don't want to disappoint him.
He put his index finger and thumb on his chin, pretending to think. "Let me think... how about... a... no."
That was it. "Up to you, then. I'm done here," I said, strutting toward the exit. Everyone's eyes were on me, but I didn't care if he was the CEO or not. He could shove his arrogance up his butt for all I cared.
Sometimes, I could be a bitch, radiating attitude. I swayed my hips, allowing them to drool over me, and left the venue. I called an Uber, and within five minutes, my ride arrived. I hopped in, and the car started moving toward my home. After a few minutes, we arrived, and I paid the fare before heading inside.
I assumed my mom and Janice were already asleep, so I made my way to my room, dropped myself onto the bed, and fell into a deep sleep. Cleaning up could wait until tomorrow. Right now, my sleep was the most important thing, and the comforting embrace of darkness consumed me.
I woke up to find that nobody was at home. My mom had left with an aunt for reasons unknown, and Janice had stayed over at her friend's house the previous night, which I had just found out in the morning. I got ready for work, feeling tired even before the day had begun. Today was shaping up to be a long and exhausting day. ... A few hours later... Roman didn't show up at work today, probably due to a hangover, and thankfully, Janice didn't mention anything about yesterday. Other colleagues were giving me curious glances here and there, but otherwise, things seemed relatively normal. I set down my pen as I heard the ting sound of an old, rusted wall clock on the wall in front of me. I glanced at it and realized that it was already past 9 o'clock. I had stayed late, thanks to Jessica piling on extra paperwork for me. Taking a deep breath, I felt a sense of relief knowing that I had finally completed all the files that had been sitting on my desk. Now, I was the only one left in the
I sat there, listening to him say those words, panic building inside me. This was a dangerous situation, and I needed to think quickly to escape this psycho."First, let's untie your blindfold, shall we?" he said, coming closer to me. I could feel his body heat, his breath fanning my face. I started struggling, but he held me firmly, his grip unyielding. "Stay still, Ella. I won't bite...yet," he taunted.My breath hitched, and the discomfort of his proximity overwhelmed me. It was clear that he was enjoying this situation, while I was trapped and helpless. I fought against him, but realizing that it was futile, I stopped struggling.He continued, "Don't you want to yell at me or report me? You can do that. I won't stop you." It was all too much.He must be insane. I averted my gaze from him, not wanting to give him the satisfaction of seeing my fear. "Alright, I was just teasing you," he said, grinning at me. He was sitting just a short distance away.I fought back the urge to cry. I
The past few days had been in vain, as I was still deeply disturbed by Aaron Maxwell's audacious attack on me. He didn't need to escalate things to that level. We were no longer children, and he should behave like a grown man instead of someone with a stick lodged up his ass.That day, Mr. Maxwell dropped me off a few blocks away from my house, which I was grateful for. The car ride from the unknown location to my neighborhood was filled with complete silence. He blindfolded me again before leaving, ensuring I couldn't see where I was. Although, even without the blindfold, I wouldn't have been able to guess. Regardless, I didn't want to provoke him further, so I allowed him to do as he pleased, yearning to reach home as soon as possible.Upon arriving home, I met my mom at the doorway. I knew she must have been worried sick about me, and I could anticipate the onslaught of questions coming my way. However, I wasn't in the mood or had the energy to explain anything to her at that moment
After convincing roman,I left for home to pack for the entire week.I don't even know what should I pack. so I decide to put some formals ,informals and gown "just in case of emergency,you never know when things will be needed" shoes,heels,flats , small kit of makeup I have to look presentable. Somehow I manage to put all my stuff in just two suitcases,I know,I am great. The day went by so fast,mom currently hangs out with my aunt so often ,we barely at home at the same time but she perfectly took care of our meals and other necessities plus with her now a days famous note stick on our freeze door. On the other hand Janice move into dorms at her college to focus on her studies completely.I don't know what happened with her but I can surely feel something is up with the girl.I have decided to figure out after my trip to Geneva,I can just hope my baby is alright because with dad not being around so often I have to take care of both of them
"You know,you should not sabotage other's reserved table" Maxwell states sitting in front of me. All the colour drained off my face remembering past events with him. The way he manhandled me. I gripped my bag's strip tightly. Standing up to leave from there but his voice stopped me from moving further. "I wouldn't do that if I were you unless you want a repeat of last time!" The nerve of this man ,he practically threatened me in public. I can't control my anger with this guy, seeing me not moving further he added. "Good,now that you are here shall we have our dinner like normal people " I can't keep up with him anymore "I am not here for having dinner with you" I grit my teeth in anger. He made a smug face saying "Too bad i thought you don't want to make a scene but i don't mind repeating last time events ,i actually enjoyed your company ELLA " HE
Did you ever get a feeling just by seeing someone to rush to them and hug the life out of them in pure bliss ! That's what I am feeling right now! just by looking at roman ,god's really with me today ,huhh . I was so busy , staring at roman that I forgot about my surroundings and the situation I was in. Till the throat clearing sound burst my bubble of happiness,I came back from my lala land, looking around. Roman is giving me the look "what the hell is going on" through his eyes. when I turn my head towards Maxwell ,I saw him glaring daggers at roman then his gaze shifts from him to I. After a min or two ,well I wish he was better glaring daggers at roman because the look he's giving me ,looks like anytime he is going pounce on me and eat me alive. Red eyes with no emotion, clenched jaw ,his whole demeanour is giving vibes of devil himself. I need to do something real quick
"And I don't know where to start,what to tell him, Should I tell about my abduction or Maxwell's threatening me. what will be his reaction I don't know,will he believe me" all these things were going in my head looking at Roman and he become impatient this time. "Ella you can't run away everytime,you have to face it. Whatever is it going between you two. I want all the details right now. I am not letting you go before you tell me everything and truth Ella only the truth" "Roman I ,umm I.....I don't know from where to start roo" sighing softly , remembering all the previous events happened to me. "Wait let's go to my room and don't worry I am with you" I smiled softly at him, nods my head in acceptance.we went inside his room ,I move forward walked till the bed and sat at the edge looking down on my joined crossed fingers resting on my lap. After loc
A hand clasped my mouth,my scream got muffled by it. I started hitting the person here and there. Lights suddenly turned on,my eyes got shut automatically because of the sudden force, after few seconds I open my eyelids. slowly adjusting to it and saw the person I currently hate the most! Can't he just stay away from me for a day but no he had to come around, I tried to remove his hand from my mouth but he is too strong that I couldn't even shake his single finger. he is eyeing me up amusingly. Everytime he does that ,it frustrates me to no end. I don't know when he will grow up because from my point of view he is a jerk and a****** I stopped struggling because I know it's of no use then he said "Are you done" anger took the best of me but I knew I couldn't do anything,mom you need to feed me more I need more muscles to beat the shit out of this man. he jerked me forward