Mr. Imperfectionist

2 Bossy

I was getting my makeup fixed in a room inside the hotel when Abhishek came to me and said, "Sabil wants to meet you. He's on the first floor's suite. Please don't refuse, these people are very powerful." 

"Who's Sabil?" I asked.

"One of those men who came here yesterday. I don't know if you remember him." Abhishek replied hesitantly.

"What does he want?" I asked in bewilderment.

Abhishek shrugs his shoulders. "He didn't say. I guess he likes you maybe."

I scoffed "Likes me? Well that's strange". 

It wasn't really a surprise since I noticed him staring at me yesterday. But what really surprised me was why would someone so gorgeous stare at someone like me? I wasn't even half as beautiful as him. I have dusky skin, not so beautiful brown eyes, straight black hair, and I was only 5'7. He was really tall. Around 6'1 and he had a sharp jawline with beautiful lips, stubble beard, gorgeous green eyes, and...

'Stop it Saanj. You're drooling.'

After my makeup was done, I went to the said suite.

He opened and asked me to come in. I sat on the brown couch near the window. He sat on the bed across me and greeted me in his accent " Hola Bella. How are you doing today?"

'God help me. His accent is so beautiful. And his voice so husky...Phewww!!'

"I'm...g...good, sir. What can I help you with?" I stuttered. I had never been this nervous even while auditioning for this Magazine. I could feel my head whirl from his amazing perfume and his green eyes that were locked on my face.

"Please call me Sabil. I really like your personality. Come on a date with me". He said blatantly.

"What?" I asked incredulously.

"Meet me for dinner". His tone was bossy. He wasn't asking, he was ordering. 

I went speechless. 

I spoke after a short silence when he didn't speak too and waited for me to talk by staring bluntly at me. "But I...I have to shoot till...till late at night." My voice was skittish.

He noticed my nervousness and gave me a devilish smile. He seemed to enjoy this. "No problem. I will pick you." He said.

"I shall let you know". I tried to sound normal but failed.

"Your number? I'll call you in the evening." 

I knew he won't take no for an answer so I gave him my number and left. 

Abhishek came running when he saw me on the beach. He asked while walking by my side, "What did he want?"

"A date," I said, my voice was still shaky.

"Take my advice and go. I'm sure has good contacts." He suggested.

"What do you know about him?" 

"He is a very influential person. And I think I heard someone say, he has a wife".

"What the f**k?" I felt my blood boil in my veins. How can someone be so shameless? I was under the impression that he liked me but it now looked like he just wanted to use me.

"Yeah. It's strange, I know." Abhishek replied.

"Well strange doesn't even cover the d**k he's being to me and his wife. Why does he want to go on a date with me if he's married?"

"Babe, you think such things matter to him? He's one of the biggest industrialists in Spain. This must be his everyday thing."

I shook my head in exasperation and went on the set for the shooting. We completed the shoot and without informing Abhishek, I ran to my suite. 

Though he was incredibly good looking, I cannot neglect the fact that he sounded dangerous. Like some Mafia. He had bouncers around him with big guns. I couldn't risk going out with him. At around 08 PM I got a call from an unknown number. I knew it was him. I didn't answer and let it ring. He kept calling again and again. I ignored it at first. But when he continued calling like a teenager, so I switched off my cell and slept. 

The next day we began our shoot inside the hotel's Ballroom. After the first part of the shoot, Abhishek asked me about my date. I told him I wasn't interested. We completed the shoot and on the 4th day, we were about to head back to India. 

Abhishek came to my room and told me that Sabil had called him. He asked him to send me to one of his bungalows or there will be consequences. Abhishek begged me to go.

"Abhishek, how can you ask me to go on a date with someone who is married and who is threatening you like a Mafia?" I asked irately.

"I know it's wrong. But believe me, he can't touch you without your permission. Just have dinner and come back to India. He said he will arrange for your tickets. And I'll have to cancel your ticket for today." Abhishek said. His eyes were apologetic.

"I'm sorry Abhishek, but I won't take such a big risk. I am returning today with you guys." I said.

"Saanj, he has good contacts. He might be able to help you get bigger projects than this." He sighed. "Look if you don't go, he'll do everything to throw me out of this job. They play a big role in this company. Sabil's company gives funds. I'm not using you to save my ass. I'm saying it because he can really help you. If you still don't want to go. Just call him and speak to him once."

I nodded. "Fine."

Abhishek left my room and I called back on that same unknown number. He answered in the first ring.

"Saanj." He said softly.

"Mr Sabil, I'm really sorry. I won't be able to come to your bungalow. I can't do what you ask me to. Okay?" I said without any hesitation. I did not fear him anymore.

I heard him scoff. "Saanj, if you don't come, then I'm afraid I'll have to abduct you."

The blood drained from my face. I was terrified but also furious. Did he just threaten me?

"What the hell? You cant do that." I bellowed.

"Saanj you have no idea what I can do. I'm sending my car in an hour. Meet me for lunch and then we shall go for our dinner date." He said in the same bossy tone.

"Well, you can't force me."

"Fine. I'll let Abhishek know that I am going to have him fired and my men will come in some time to abduct you from the hotel." He said and disconnected the call.

I sat loosely on my bed in shock. I could feel the pulses thud behind my ears. I was trapped. I knew the only option I have is to do as he says and quietly return home and never come back to Spain. I not only had to save myself from getting kidn*pped by a Mafia but also save Abhishek's ass from getting fired. 

I left a text to him 'Fine I'll see you in an hour.'

I received his reply instantly. 'Now we're talking.'

I rolled my eyes. I decided to keep it casual to show him I wasn't really interested in this forceful date. I wore a yellow top and blue jeans. Left my hair open with no lipstick, no makeup, no earrings, nothing.

Someone knocked. I opened the door and saw Abhishek.

"Saanj. Thank you and I'm really sorry." He said grimly and walked inside.

I closed the door and said, "Don't worry about it Abhishek. I just want to get this over with. He threatened to have you fired and I couldn't understand what to do." 

He sat on the bed. His face was morose. "See, I told you he was capable of doing that. I feel so helpless Saanj. I wish I could do something to save you from him."

I placed a hand on his shoulder. "It's okay Abhishek, really."

He nodded. "Well, he said you will have to take your bags. You'll have to stay in his spare bungalow. He'll arrange for your return ticket as well."

"Okay! As long as I'm living in a spare bungalow I don't mind." I said.

He hugged me and left.