When Chloe put her feet at the restaurant entrance, she was five minutes late. "Good evening. How can I help you, milady?" a handsome man, wearing a black suit asked her."Good evening. I have a reservation in the name of Evan Bailey." she said trying to sound calm.The man leaded the way to a private room, where her boss was waiting for her. At each step taken her nervousness was increasing."Good evening." she said shamefully."Good evening, Ms. Rodriguez." Mr. Bailey said while he stood up on his feet.He brazenly assessed the woman from head to toe, which made Chloe embarrassed.The maître of the restaurant pulled out the chair for her to sit."Oh, thank you!" Chloe simply said. Mr. Bailey took his seat as well.She felt like a fish out of the water. It was her first time at a fancy restaurant. She was used to attend middle class establishments, just like her parents' restaurant in New Jersey. "May I ask what this beautiful lady would like to order?" the maître asked, shamelessl
Walking on her way to the office, Chloe felt the icy morning air on her face, which made her feel alive. When she closed her eyes for a moment, she felt the taste of that kiss. The kiss that kept Chloe awake during all night. She was not sure about his true intentions. After one year working for him, that was the first time Mr. Bailey crossed the line. Did he do that just to push Chloe to accept the deal?How could she look at him from now on without thinking about those lips?Already inside the elevator, Chloe made the to-do list on her mind, as always. She decided she wouldn't think about what happened with Mr. Bailey last night. That was a misunderstanding. He was out of his mind for sure."Good morning!" Chloe said when she passed through the Coffee Room's door."What are you doing here?" Brianna asked with a surprised face."Lovely in the morning, huh?" the brunette mocked."No, you got it wrong! I'm sorry." Brianna was working on the coffee machine. "I just thought you would n
"Take it." Brianna gave a glass of water to Chloe and sat in front of her friend."Thanks" the brown-haired woman just said."What happened?" Brianna was worried. She had never seen her friend like that."I know why he's giving all my duties to you. He didn't give me a free day."After a long pause, Chloe looked at her friend. "It's punishment.""Punishment? How come?" Brianna looked confused."He offered me a deal… and I didn't accept it." Chloe had her head down, feeling embarrassed."What kind of deal, Chloe?"Brianna couldn't imagine what her friend was about to tell her next."He wants to marry me. It would be a one year contract marriage.""Oh, f**k! And in exchange?""One million dollars." Chloe simply said, looking at her friend.Brianna widened her eyes even more, as if it was possible. Her mouth was half-open in surprise."Insane!" that was the only word that came out of Brianna's mouth."Yeah, I know." Chloe said, sadly. "What kind of girl does he take me for?"After a few s
Two days since Mr. Bailey came to the office for the last time.During one entire year, Chloe had never seen Mr. Bailey miss a single day at work. Was he with his ex-fiancée? Chloe sighed heavily. That question was around her mind since Brianna told her Jill was back in town.Chloe was in the elevator with two other people, waiting for another workday to start.Suddenly the doors opened on the parking floor and she smelled that unique scent. When she lifted her head, there he was. Staring at her with that intimidating glance.All of a sudden she felt a shiver all over her body. Her senses were in alert. Chloe didn't know how much she had missed him until that moment. Mr. Bailey entered quietly.The elevator stopped at the third floor and the two people got out. Damn, she was alone with him in that metallic cubicle, Chloe thought. She couldn't even glance at him. Mr. Bailey was concentrated on his phone when the elevator suddenly stopped and had a blackout."Wh…at is it?" Chloe was c
"What's this, Chloe?" Mr. Bailey asked angrily.He was seated imposingly in his chair. His questioning eyes were on her.Chloe kept her expression indifferent, as if she was determined to do that. She was standing on her feet, in front of his desk."It's my resignation letter. I quit." She simply said, keeping her eyes on his."Are you f**king kidding me?" he was really mad. Mr. Bailey got up and started to walk around the room. Chloe was quiet, still in the same position."Why?" he had a dry tone. "Who do you think you are?"Suddenly Mr. Bailey was right behind her, talking low in her ear. "I won't let you quit." He was clearly trying to control his anger. Chloe trembled."I don't wanna work here anymore." she tried to remain confident."Are you doing it because of the proposal?" he glanced at her.Mr. Bailey was now in front of her, holding her shoulders. As she didn't answered his question, he shook her and asked again:"Why don't you just accept it? It's easy money! After one yea
"Ms. Rodriguez, come to my office." Mr. Bailey hung up the phone right away.Chloe rolled her eyes. He would never change. At that cold morning, she was sadder than the normal. She was tired of doing nothing at the office. It felt like a waste of time for her being there. While Brianna was freaking out overworked, Chloe was playing cards online."Good morning, Mr. Bailey." She said, with her head down."Is there a problem, Ms. Rodriguez?" he asked cautiously, analyzing her moves.Mr. Bailey saw her earlier that day in the Coffee Room. She looked sad and bored. Something about that bothered him.He got up from his chair and walked around the table to stop in front of her."No. I just don't have a lot to do, you know." she was sarcastic. "Look at me." he ordered calmly.Chloe looked up at his eyes without saying a word. She didn't want to fight.Mr. Bailey approached and placed his index finger on her chin, lifting it slightly."Go talk to Brianna and take your duties back." he simply
"Oh my God, I can't believe we're actually here!" Brianna was ecstatic in front of the imposing facade of the nightclub."Yeah, neither am I…" Chloe said faintly.She was not feeling comfortable with those high heels and that short black dress. "Let's have fun tonight!" Brianna was way too excited.As they had special invitations, they didn't wait in line. Brianna went straight to the bar, ordering two Cosmopolitans."Do you know how much does it cost?" Chloe asked worried."I don't care! It's my first night out in years!" Brianna simply said and Chloe glanced at her with a half-smile.After minutes walking around the place, Chloe could feel the alcohol effect in her body. She was not drunk obviously, just happier. They were laughing and dancing when Brianna saw Tyler coming in their direction."Hey girls!" Tyler said with a broadly smile. "You came! Are you enjoying the place?""Of course! Is there a possibility to not have fun in a place like this?" Brianna joked and they laughed t
"Let's go, Chloe!" Evan said coldly, grabbing her hand."Are you defending her? How long have you been together?" Jill was incredulous."It's not your business!" he said and walked away, leaving an angry Jill behind.He was so pissed at that moment. Who Jill thought she was to try to slap Chloe?And there was Victor, that sarcastic idiot. Evan would take him down on business once and for all. When they reached the parking lot, Evan realized he was still pulling Chloe's hand."Are you ok?" he asked cautiously.Chloe nodded in affirmation while she was trying to hold the laughter, what made him confused. "What's the matter?""Nothing… You look sexy when you're angry." She said shameless.Evan narrowed his eyes and murmured:"You're drunk. I should have known it." After a pause, he completed: "Let's go! I'll take you home.""No, I can't leave Brianna here!" she complained."Yes, you can and you will. I'll call Tyler and he'll take care of her. No more excuses, Chloe. Get in the car." H