The Pure Seduction

LyftByMyBoss

Chapter Three, lift by my Boss

SCOTT'S POV

I was at my office almost rounding up to get home when a message popped on my phone ,it was from a strange number I hadn't saved on my cell phone. It read " I know you never loved being with me but that isn't enough to avoid me for two weeks, it seems you blocked both my number cause each time I try calling you it isn't always going through,return home Scott or I'll report this to your father and you know he wouldn't like this. —Rosalie." I scoffed,only I knew who it was. And that was my little secret.

The cellphone fell to the floor,I could have broken it but I didn't care. I took out a pill from the medicine bottle on my table,and threw it into my throat, swallowing it. It was a depressant the only thing that had helped me to be same being a CEO was not an easy business,the pressure was getting too much,I needed peace of mind,I couldn't remember the last time I laughed genuinely, For the past two weeks I have been sleeping in an hotel,home didn't feel like home anymore, I was scared of going back to the known.

I grabbed my suitcase walking out of the office majestically and headed to where my black sedan was parked. Immediately I got in and started the car, driving out of my company to go home finally.

But then the sky turned dark and it started to rain heavily. my eyes caught a sight of a woman walking briskly in the rain,she seemed very familiar. I looked closely and I soon recognised her to be the lady I bumped into this morning.

Why didn't she just order an Uber,how could she come walk in the rain without an umbrella,or hide under a shade?

Could she be going through a hard time?

Instantly I felt I needed to help her so I honked my car twice ,she didn't turn,then I did that continuously trying to get her attention, winding down motioning her to step in,and she did.

She sat at the passenger's seat,not looking at me,her clothes dripping and drenched in the rain.

There was sudden silence. I decided to break it.

"So,why didn't you hail a cab or book a ride?"I asked.

A grin was spread across her face ,she looked like was about to say something really feisty but then she stopped and smiled at me

" I don't really stay far away from here,in fact we are almost at my house"

"Alright,but are you sure you are feeling okay?" I asked.

"Yes I am Mr Anderson,Thank you!"

"Just Scott please" I corrected.

"Oh… alright Sir,I mean Scott" she said in a hilarious way,which made me smile.

"What is your name?" I asked.

"Adeline Sir,I mean Scott"

I nodded stopping in front of a neighborhood watching her get down from the car walking away,her posture was hunched and defeated,I wondered what could have happened to make her so sad and upset. Well it wasn't any of my business,but still the thought nagged at me

When I finally got home,I was greeted by an empty house. There was no sight of Rosalie,where could she have gone.

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ADELINE'S POV

I quietly closed the door behind me, glad to be home after a long day and a bad date. But as I entered the living room, I was met with a sight that made me stop dead in my tracks. There, on the couch, were Betty and Tommy, They were tangled together, Betty's hand resting on Tommy's chest, her long hair splayed out behind her. They both looked up, and the room was filled with an awkward silence.

"Hi, Adeline!" Betty said, trying to sound casual. "We were just...um,watching a movie."

I raised an eyebrow. "You call that watching a movie?" I asked, my tone laced with sarcasm. "I can't believe you two!" she said, half-laughing, half-fuming.

"How did your date go?" Betty asked, sitting up straighter. I didn't know whether to lie or be honest about it.

"Just please, don't do this here next time , go to the bedroom okay? I'm traumatized for life" I said, turning to leave.

"Adeline, we're sorry," Betty said, her eyes pleading. "You're right, we shouldn't have done that here. We're really sorry."

I nodded,"I'm going to go change," I said, and hurried to my room, closing the door behind me.

I had a warm shower and changed into my night gown then I sank into my bed. I put my head in my hands, her emotions swirling. Today was a bad one,maybe love wasn't meant for me, something in her envied Tommy and Betty's relationship that was now leading to marriage. Betty met Tommy at a conference and they hit off real quick,before a month they were already dating and shagging each other. Now they are engaged. Lucky girl.

A knock sounded at the door. "Adeline, are you okay?" Betty asked softly.

I didn't want to talk at this moment but I knew I had to. "Come in," I said, my voice cracking.

Betty opened the door and sat down next to me on the bed. "Are you good babe? You look so tired Adeline," she said, her eyes full of remorse. "How did your date with Elvis go? Was he hot? Did y'all hmmm hmmmm." Betty said,her brows dancing.

I bit my lip. "It went awful Betty, he is a misogynist and a narcissist,imagine saying ordering a meal on my behalf,I don't think i can ever go for any dates again"

Betty nodded, her eyes downcast. "I understand," she said, her voice quiet. "But I just want you to know that I got you and I love you "

"Love you too"

"Guess where I want to do my bridal shower at?"

"Where?"

" A night club - Club Eden,a masked party"

"Wait, what?!" I exclaimed, my eyes wide. "Your bridal shower is going to be at Mask?" I'd heard of the nightclub, of course - it was one of the hottest spots in the city. But I couldn't believe that Betty was planning to have her bridal shower there.

"Yes," Betty said, a grin spreading across her face. "Can you imagine how much fun it's going to be? The music, the drinks, the food?"

I shook her head, still trying to wrap my head around the idea. "But it's a nightclub! Not exactly the typical bridal. Party"

"I know, I know," Betty said, her eyes twinkling. "But I want to do something different, something special. And with everything that's going on with the wedding planning, I just want to have a night where we can let loose and have fun. Plus, it'll be a great way to celebrate with our friends!"

I bit my lower lip, considering Betty's words.

"Okay ,so far you are happy and Tommy is fine with it"

"Of course he is "

"Guess what?"

"What is it? Spill peach!"

"So after I left Elvis angrily and it started to rain,Scott came to my rescue."

Betty widened her eye in excitement hugging me tight.

" Happy for you boo. But I have a surprise for you"