I was in the building restaurant buying lunch. I opted for the spaghetti bolognese and went to sit by an empty table. I dug in right away and hoped that nobody would join me.
The sooner I finished my lunch the sooner I could continue with work and forget about this day.
I do however need to speak with Thomas, we need to get our story straight.
”Excuse me, is this seat taken?” Speaking of the devil.
”No, please, sit,” I said and smiled at Thomas as he took a seat.
I looked around to make sure that nobody would hear me before I spoke.
”Thank you for not showing that we knew each other earlier,” I said.
So much fucking drama.I groaned, burying my face in my pillow, dreading the day ahead.I felt sore, but not from working out nor from being too physically active. I felt sore from top to toe from all the shit going on. My mind was begging me for a break, for a pause.I desperately wanted to obey but there was no way in hell that Ashton would allow me to take a leave of absence.It was Friday, meaning I had tomorrow to look forward to. The scary movie marathon with Thomas. We had agreed that I would bring wine and two scary movies that I liked and he would get the snacks and two movies that he found scary.And we would binge-watch scary movies and eat crap all day and night until our eyes couldn’t bear to stay open.
He had glistening blue eyes. They were really a sight to behold.”The name’s Elena,” I said with a smile.”Charles! What’s your input on the DC project?” Mr. Abarnathe asked him.His eyes however were still on me. He didn't move his head or pay any attention to his father.I felt myself shivering under his gaze. As if he was asorting dominance over me.I automatically leaned towards Ashton without thinking about it. When I felt his arm I jumped in shock and looked up at him.I can't rely on him for protection anymore.
We had all gathered around the conference room table once again. Charles was next to his father and Pazzi was next to me.The tension was so thick you could cut through it with a knife. Everyone was uncomfortable and I couldn't wait for this fucking meeting to be over. I needed to speak with Ashton and it was urgent.Nobody was talking, everyone was silent as the only noise came from the clock on the wall. Edging me into madness with every ’tick’ it made.”I believe this meeting is over,” I said, unable to take the awareness nor the gun-pointed dickheads that were sitting both in front of me and next to me.I needed answers. I may not deserve them but If I want to have any chance of being happy, I need to know why he told me he left the Ma
”Hi, where’s Mr. Carlson?” I asked one of the IT guys by the coffee machine.”No idea, he hasn’t been in the office for three days,” He said and I nodded my head.I hadn’t been here for two days either, I called in sick.When I got here I noticed how calm everyone was, Jasmine was moping by her desk and the other girls were doing their job without talking much. It was all very weird.Apparently, Ashton hadn't been here for the past few days and neither had Pazzi.I walked to my office and got ready to work. But as I sat there, I couldn't think of what to do. As if I had forgotten all my assignments, papers, jobs, and even how to start the computer.
”Pazzi you don't understand,”I said in a gasp.”Then help me to understand!” He yelled as he paced around the apartment.”I can’t!” I shouted from where I stood.Pazzi turned around and took quick steps towards me.”You were nearly killed today, Elena! Whatever the fuck it is, you can tell me!” He shouted. His warm breath hitting my face with every word.I stared at him befuddled.”How much do you know Pazzi?” I asked him in merely a whisper.”Everything,” I drew in a deep breath before nodding my head.I grabbed his hands in mine and locked his eyes with mine.
I walked over to the window in the kitchen and looked out, only to see a black car standing there with its headlights on. Ashton was leaning against the car and so was another man but I couldn't make out who it was.I looked back at Thomas who was standing by the sink. His eyes held panic and mine must’ve held a helpless ’we’re screwed’ look.”You should probably,” Thomas started off. I nodded my head and opened the door to meet the devil.”What do you want, Ash?””Watch the attitude, Elena,” He countered. The closer I got the more I could make out the other man. It was Pazzi.”Get in the car,” Ashton said. I looked at him in sh
”Leave.” I said plainly as I stared into the eyes of the man I least wanted to speak to.”We need to talk,” he said.”I said leave, there is nothing you can say that I would be interested in hearing. And I have nothing to say to you,” I saw the pain in his eyes but I couldn't let myself be fooled. I said it once before and I’ll say it again. I have no interest in being played with by more than one person.”Elena please,””I SAID LEAVE!””Please just hear me out!” He begged as he stepped closer. I got up from the bed and walked further away from him.Pazzi sighed and took a seat on the foot of the bed where I had previously sat.
I was looking at Ashton and he at me. Our eyes were locked to one another. All sounds were closed out and I barely remembered that Pazzi was present.I controlled my breathing and stayed calm. I couldn't let him know that I lied.Ashtons gaze intensified as he took a few steps towards me.He was standing inches away and he was searching my eyes for answers.”You’re lying.” He said.My breath got stuck in my throat and I gulped hard.”I’m not lying Ashton.” I said and lifted my head.”Promise me. Promise me that you didn't know.” He whispered.