Vindicated

Bon Apetite

"Good to see you again Stella," Mitch smirked at her. She began to blush. I rolled my eyes. I heard Mr. Sky chuckle. What was so funny about my cheating asshole of a boyfriend flirting so openly in front of me. 

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"So, Mr. Wilmer, you have been quite successful with your architectural designs. Why do you want to venture to bigger cities?" Mr. Sky asked.

Wait, what? Does he think I'm moving to a big city. I don't f*****g thinking so. Over my dead body. I gulped. Quickly taking a drink of my Champagne. Mr. Sky gave me a curious look. I put my head down not letting my emotions show. 

"Well as you know I've been pretty successful with cutting down costs using my specific designs and investors. I think this would be a huge deal for me. I'm willing to relocate anywhere if that means I have a chance to be even more successful than I have already been." Mitch said.

"What do you think about that,  Miss Evermore?" Mr. Sky said. 

I look ever to Mitch he grabs my thigh and squeezes. I widened my eyes and said, "U-umm, w-well, whatever Mitch wants to do, I'll support him. He's very successful and deserves the best." My face saddened at the thought that I had just lied to the most beautiful man that I had ever met.  

"Wow, such a supportive woman you have there Mr. Wilmer," Mr. Sky said.

"Thank you sir, she really is," Mitch smiled grabbing my hand and kissing it. I turned my head and rolled my eyes not thinking anyone was looking because who would look at a weak woman like me. 

I heard another  chuckle come from Mr. Sky. I gave him a glare instantly. His eyes and face softened and smiled apologetically. I smiled back and immediately lowered my head. He was so f*****g handsome. Those blue eyes were going to be the death of me. I wanted him to be mine. Was he the super hero I've been praying for? I wish. I doubt it though. No one is going to save me. I'm not worth saving. I sigh moving my food around the plate. 

The rest of the lunch was basically all business. I excused myself to freshen up. It was an excuse to get the f**k away from Mitch and his little slut for a minute.God he was an asshole. Who flirts with another girl in front of their girlfriend when business partners were watching their ever move. What a smug bastard.

I take a breath and readjust my hair and dress. I make my way out the door not even paying attention to where I am going when I smack right into Derek, err, Mr. Sky. 

"Derek, I-" I gasp. I hear a small moan escape from his mouth. What the f**k was that about?

"Mariah, " he whsipers back smiling. 

"I- I- I am s-so s-s-orry. I should've paid attention to where I was going," I said. I felt really bad. I don't know how else to react. My first instinct is to apologize.

He gives me a confused looking lifting the sleeve of my cardigan and kissing my bruise. I blush. I am ashamed and turned on at the same time. How the f**k is that even possible? I gulp. I quickly pull my hand away and rush my way to back to the table. 

I can feel his eyes on me. f**k. He is my super hero.

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As I sit back down I can Mitch and Stella making plans for a "business" meeting tonight. Yeah f*****g right. Likely story piece of s**t. I pretend now to hear it. I heard a cough behind me and I know instantly it's Derek. He was probably listening to their bullshit story. No one can be so stupid to see exactly what Mitch is up to. 

"So Mitch do you always have late night meetings?," Derek, Err, Mr. Sky asks him. I nearly spit out my Champagne. I coughed. Mitch gave me that look that told me if I didn't keep my mouth shut he'd f*****g end me. He met it. I frowned.

"I ugh, yes, I have them quite often. I'm all business sorry. Very, ugh, dedicated to this job," Mitch replied 

"Well if I were you, I'd be making my way home as soon as possible to see that wonderful girlfriend of yours. Wouldn't want to miss a moment. It's a shame that---" Derek was stopped before he continued.

"Derek! Enough," Mr. Sky said giving him a stern look. Derek didn't look worried at all instead he had a huge smirk on his face knowing that he threw a jab at my abuser.

"Sorry Dad. Was just making conversation. Miss Evermore you do know we are in 95 degree weather. You must be hot. Why would you wear a long sleeved cardigan on this hot summers day?" 

Fuck me. I am so in trouble. If only he know how much trouble he just cause. How much pain I was about to inflicted from this devil sitting next me. 

I couldn't answer. I was in shock. Mitch quickly jumped in, " She wanted to look classy. Plus she gets so cold easily, don't you sweetheart?"

I nodded.

"I didn't ask you, I asked her," Derek- Mr. Sky said.

Mitch's eyes were burning a hole through me. 

"Yes. I wanted to look nice today. Mitch kind of surprised me and didn't tell me where we were going or I- I would have have packed cooler clothes," I laughed

Mitch laughed and squeezed my thigh letting me know I would pay for this. 

"I hate to be so blunt because you seem like a well educated business man but why bring you girlfriend to a business meeting and flaunt the girl you are clearly f*****g in front of her and your potential business partners?"

I gasped. Oh s**t. Older Mr. Sky scowled at Derek. He was pissed. 

"Mariah and I have an ugh open agreement that I can see who I want. She's okay with that. It doesn't mean that I am not a good business man. You want to choose me sir. I will make you a fortune."

I nodded. The waiter came buy I lifted up my drink to ask for another one. They got the idea. If I was gonna get punished I wanted to be f*****g numb. I  wanted to feel nothing.

"Excuse my son for being so rude. We want to make sure we are making the right choices when it comes to business. You personal matters are non of our business. But we do ask that you keep your, ugh, extracurricular activities discreet as it could hurt our reputation. We have a lot think about. We will review you proposal and let you know if we have an objections or anything to add to it," Mr. Sky said to Mitch. 

I chugged my Champagne. The waiter brought the check. Mitch took my hand to help me stand up. Oh now he was playing the nice guy. What a f*****g d**k. He said goodbye to everyone by shaking their hand. While whisper to Stella before we left, Derek, err, Mr. Sky must've saw it as an opportunity to talk to me.

"Miss Evermore, it was a pleasure meeting you," Mr. Sky said kissing my hand. I nearly fainted. Just the sight of this man caused every bone in my body to shiver. He noticed putting his arm gently and discreetly to my side, he whispered, "If you were mine, I'd never hurt you. Just say the words and I'll take you away."

I couldn't speak. I was f*****g speechless and for once it was not because of fright but because he was my super hero.If only it were that easy. Mitch made it very clear what would happen if I tried to run. i couldn't risk putting others in danger for my life.

"If only it were that easy, Mr. Sky. It was nice meeting you. Have a nice day," I quickly pulled away heading to the door. I could feel his eyes on me. He didn't want to let me go. He didn't want to see me in the arms of my abuser. He wanted to save me. I wanted him to save me. But he couldn't. I couldn't let him get hurt because of me. I sighed and waiting for Mitch in the car.  I have time to prepare myself for the pain I'm about to receive. I shutter at the thought. Hopefully it's quick.