His Ruthless Assistant (completed )

Chapter 8

By the time Ava and Khloe reached her parent’s house the party was already in full swing. Her mother was very angry at her tardiness but she refrained from lashing out because of the guests.

It was a black tie event and she blended in with the elite in her bold silk red floor length dress that molded her body perfectly. It was simple in the front but was open dangerously low at her back. Khloe had great fashion choice Ava mused looking around for her friend’s silver dress.Khloe had ditched her as soon as they got into the ballroom.

Her mother’s parties were a bore with snotty socialites and business associates but at least today the masks hid their judging faces.

“Fancy bumping into you here.” A voice of the last person she wished to see interrupted her thoughts. She couldn't believe he still had the guts to show up.

“Well it is my mother’s party and I did give you an invite remember. "Ava replied turning to Steven who had a blonde lady hanging on his arm. He was in a black tux and a green mask his date had a pink mid thigh high dress that hugged her slim frame.

“I thought you would be at home l*****g your wounds.”

Ava chuckled “ shows how little you know me and how little you meant to me.” She smirked when she saw the pissed expression he had at her words.

“Have I introduced my girlfriend Valery Strauss?" Steven said trying to get a rise from her.

“Nice to meet you Valery I’m his ex just dumped him this morning." Ava said giving the girl a genuine smile.

“well it was good riddance another day with a prude like you would be hell.” He spat.

“I told you it was because you couldn’t make me hot you were not man enough. "

“You are nothing but an ice cold b***h who will die dry and alone cause you are a prude.” Steven said his voice laced with venom.

Ava just scoffed ,flipped him off and walked away from him. She took a second flute of champagne from a passing waiter and downed it in one go. Drinking alcohol was not her usual way but she really felt like getting drunk and letting go.

She was on her sixth glass standing by herself near the wall when she felt him. Whoever he was he was standing close enough that she could smell his after shave and cologne. Something musk and woodsy with a bit of citrus.

“What is a beautiful woman like you doing all alone?” he whispered close to her ear his voice husky, deep and low it made goosebumps appear on her skin.

Ava scoffed a laugh. “That’s a lame pick up line but I’m feeling generous so I will humor you."feeling tipsy she decided to have some fun. " I’m waiting for someone to entertain me.” Ava turned around and came face to face with a six foot two body in a slim fit tuxedo. He had a black mask that covered half his face leaving just piercing grey eyes and plumb lips that were giving her a sinful smile. He looked familiar but the alcohol clouded her mind.

“well then may I have the honor of this dance milady?” he said bowing and offering his hand to her.

“The floor is all yours my good sir.” She curtsied then placed her hand in his and allowed him to lead her to the dance floor.

He placed his hand on the small of her back were it was n***d. His hand moved up and down on her flesh before settling sending warmth through her body.

He pulled her closer his heat and scent embracing her. Moving slowly to the classical music being played by a band.

“So may I know your name fair lady?”

“But that would break the mysterious ambiance  around us.”

“I can’t call you lady all night I need something. "

“Katarina, call me Rina. "

“Beautiful name you can call me Ezekiel or Zeke. "

“So Rina tell about yourself. "

“um let’s see I love car racing and was forced to be here.What about you?”

“Car racing huh interesting, I’m into motorbikes and I had to be here for my father.”

“so you are not one of those stuck up rich people huh?”

“ I don’t think I am, I hope I’m not. I abhor those types of people. "

“Well me and you both its so tiring keeping up with them right?”

He chuckled it sent shivers down her spine she wanted to keep hearing that sound. They kept on talking and dancing till the call for dinner was made but they stayed in each others arms.

“Do you want to go for dinner Rina?” He bent down and whispered in her ear.

“I’m not really hungry plus all those snobs and you won’t be there to entertain me.” She replied in the same tone.

“So what can we do now the music has stopped? "

“How about we get out here there is a cottage close by and I have the keys.”

That was a bold move maybe it was the alcohol speaking.

“OK let’s go.” She took his hand and led him towards the back door were she knew there were no guards also it was closer to the cottage.They passed through the kitchen where she grabbed an open bottle of champagne.

The cottage had white walls and flowers and vines growing around it.She used it when she wanted space and privacy from her parents which was often. She took the key from under the doormat and entered with Zeke behind her.

“So who owns this place?” Zeke asked as he looked around the living room and kitchen.

Ava downed the champagne then passed the bottle to Zach who did the same. She kicked off her shoes and walked toward Zach.

“A friend of mine ." she lied.

Zeke just hummed and raised his hands to the back of his head to remove the mask.

“stop don’t take it off. Im enjoying the mystery we have going.”

“Really you Rina are different. "he said walking closer to her.

“Good different I hope.” She stepped closer too until their bodies were almost touching.

Zeke gave a sexy grin at her  as his fingers moved to tuck a loose hair behind her ear. “OH a very good different. " he responded before his lips descended on hers.

His lips on hers were soft, warm and tasted like champagne. He damn sure knew how to kiss, it made her want more and more. He pulled her closer his arms wrapping around her.

For him she tasted like nothing he had experienced before sweet, soft and warm with a hint of innocence. And her body felt perfect in his arms all he wanted was to pull her as close as humanly possible.

They pulled back for air breathing heavily but smiling. “ Rina what do you want.” Zeke asked his voice deeper and his eyes darker.

“I want a night to remember."  she answered which earned a sinful smirk from him. He scooped her in his arms bridal style which made her squeal.

“Your wish is my command, now where is the bedroom?"