Arthur POVShe just sat there, her face few inches away from mine and her warm breath was close to me. I noticed the look on her face, the way her eyes scanned mine and the brief second whern they retreated to my lips. It was difficult to look away, and i did the same thing too and for a second i thought she saw the images in my head.Clearing my throat, i pulled away from her and raked my hands through my hair.“We got rid of every evidence that showed that we went out together, images of both Juliet and I went faster and i don’t think its going to be a problem for you.” i said and glanced down at her plate, she had taken a couple of spoons but made no intention of taking another bite.“Okay, i guess it all make sense now.” She muttered and reached for the glass of water. “Is that why you were mad at me-”“No, i wasn’t mad at you Dani, i just- it was best that you didnt know what was actually happening then. I didnt want to worry you.” i pointed out and our gaze met.“It should make
Dani POV“I’m doing this as a friend.”It was impossible for my eyes to not widen at his words, he was plainly declaring that all he was doing was because he saw me as a friend and nothing more. I sucked on my bottom lips and waited for reality to dawn on me, for him to say that he didn't mean that but it never came.“You’re an asset Dani, it would be foolish to not take anything you say seriously and most especially protect you. Its easier to not have a distracted woman working on a minimum.” he said and my heart plummeted a million miles down. Right, he was protecting me because I was his staff and i was useful to his company.“Right.” I muttered and nodded my head slowly, there was no need to make this much of a big deal. “Well thank you for thinking about me and my family but i can fend for all of us, like i have and will.” I objected calmly and his eyes softened at my words.“Dani-” i raised my hands to stop him from speaking, I gave him a small smile before i retired back to the
Dani POVI never thought i would sleep this well, my body was already getting accustomed to the luxury of the bed when i woke up the next morning, my hands curled around the duvet which had been moved up to my chest. I stretched out and smiled as my hands rubbed against the soft white pillows supporting me. I stayed back in bed as i stared out the window, it was a little bit dark but it was only a matter of time before the sun came up.I sighed and got out of bed remembering that everything was going to end. I turned to the clock sited on the bedside table, it was a little bit after five. I was about to lean back on the bed when i heard something fall followed by a loud curse. I jumped out of bed and opened the door racing towards the direction of the noise, I ended up standing in front of a door which I realized was Arthur’s room.I swallowed as my hands reached for the knob but I was too slow as the doors swung open revealing a shirtless Arthur staring down at his thumb. He raised h
Dani POV My alarm rang and my heart sank. It took me a second to make sense of my surroundings, after that I remembered where I was as my memory came rushing down like a tap. I sighed as I stood up from the bed, I needed to get ready, whatever it was that I was thinking off I needed to put it aside.He wasn’t here in the room, but at the mirror stand I could see that he had ordered some clothes for me. I stood up and tried not to remember what he said yesterday or the previous things that made us argue like we were some couple.I stared at myself as I saw my reflection.“He was right.” I said to myself as I could see that my messy hair not only elevated my look but it made my lips and eyes pop out. I shook my head as I calmed myself,I didn’t want my heart racing at his little comments or my head being messed up with questions that I find challenging.I looked at the outfit and I snapped out of my dream world, it didn’t look like the dresses that I get at discount prices, the clot
Juliet POV My eyes brightened as I saw him, I just wanted him. “Hey baby.” I purred as we entered the elevator, I licked my lips as I smiled. I didn’t like the fact that she was here too.She has her head stuck in her phone like it was her body part. I wrapped my arms around Arthur, he shrugged but I didn’t care, I wanted to see how Danielle would react, Arthur is really difficult right now.I looked over to Danielle, expecting a reaction but she wasn’t even making any efforts. I did get a nudge or a side-eye. Not even a sneak. I glared at her but she didn’t even look back at me, I grinned my teeth, my attention was on her and no one else.Ding.The elevator doors opened and we walked out first, I scoffed as I was glad that she knew her place even with all that drama that Arthur acted back then. Danielle followed but she just wanted to get to her workstation, I could see the eagerness in her pace and how she avoided even the slightest eye contact.“You don’t know how much I enjoyed th
Dani POV“Taxi!” i flagged down a taxi, the driver was a man who wore a starbuck t-shirt and had a pack of open dougnuts by the side.“Where to?” he asked as i entered.“Floral street.” I said and pulled my coat with me as i got comfortable, the cab was cleaner than seventy percent of the cabs in the city and i was happy with the turn out.“Oh, do you have a family down there?” he asked as he started the ride, i stared at him wondering how he knew that.“Oh, floral streets host one of the best family events, everyone is a big family down there, my mother stays there. I just figured that it may be that.” he said and i relaxed.“Yeah, i’m just going to see an old family friend.” i replied trying to hold up the conversation.The ride was short and not as bothersome as Pete the driver, didnt speak to me as he sang along to the song from the radio.“Thank you.” i said as i exited the cab, he waved and drove away and when i turned to the apartment bulding. It was made of strong red bricks a
Dani POVIts been three days.Three days since my apartment was broken into, three days since i started staying with Mary-ann and three days since i started apartment haunting. It has been the most daunting task ever but its also been a whole lot of work. Right now i was currently finishing up a list which HR sent for me to review before i send it over to Arthur.Arthur.It has also been three days since i last saw him. He had not shown up to work and even when i saw his car parked out front, he was no where in sight. There was no one to ask about him, not even Robert, he has been busy in the past few days and anytime we cross paths he only waved at me with a broad smile which always made my day.Now as i was waiting for the elevator to open, someone called out to me. It was Robert and he was rushing towards me when i turned. The elevator doors opened at the same time some staffs from marketing stepped out.“Wait! Don’t go in yet!” he yelled out and even though eyes turned to the both
Juliet POV(the day of the masked ball)“What dress will you wear? And will you be going with him?” Lisa, my friend asked over the phone as I smiled.I had to adjust myself while they were working on my hair, I didn’t like the fact that they were wasting time. I couldn’t process my thoughts with how they all acted.“Give me a second please, I need to do something.” I said to Lisa as my eyes were around the room, I couldn’t understand why they all acted like some child.“Okay. I will be on hold.” Lisa said as I stood up.“Hands off!” I tutted as I looked around, Disgust took over my face.“How long will this take?” I yelled at every one of them and they all shook, all I did was turn my head and they were aligned.The silence was deafening, they were all rushing to get things done properly.“Sorry, Lisa. Sometimes they just need to be yelled out. I am tired.” I rolled my eyes and I sat back down. I shook my head as I waited for them to continue with my hair and may the good lord help the