Finally free!
862 Words
Elena....
When I reach work, Mr. Logan calls me into his office.God! I'm so fad up of this now he has been torturing me from a week, Giving me almost impossible tasks to complete. Get ready for another impossible task Ele!
Taking a deep breath I knock on his office door.
"Yes,"
He does a double take when I enter, noticing my appearance. Making me slightly blush.
"You look quite lovely today, Elena."
"Thanks Mr. Logan.
He smirks suddenly and I know he's going to assign me another impossible task.
"Get me lunch from Chez Fanisse. I'll have Tomato Consommé and Smoked Ricotta Tortelli. And, the ricotta cheese, specifically, has to be ricotta salata moliterno." "Have you noted this down?"
"Y-Yes...
"What are you waiting for?! Be back in 30 minutes or you're fired. Go!" I rush to get his lunch order and manage to bring it back in time.
He takes a bite out of his food and pushes
the plate away. Not Again!! He has been doing this form a week.
"I don't like this. Get me something else."
What the HELL?! He's been treating me like a servant, not an employee.
"You're being unfairly difficult on me!"
"I demand perfection from everyone around me."
"Don't give me that! You treat everyone around you well except me. Do you think I've not noticed? This... is about the alley incident, isn't it?"
His jaw clenches and he gets up to leave, but I block his path. This time I'm not letting him go without my answers.
"Answer me!" I shiver at the ice cold anger on his face. He takes a step closer to me as my heart beats loud. I don't know if it's out of fear or desire.
"Someone so sweet and innocent like you...
"You'd get eaten alive in murder."
'Oh! Finally the truth is out."
His sharp angry eyes are staring at me. I step back, but my heel gets caught in the carpet and I begin falling but his firm arm wraps around my waist as he saves me from injury. His cool gaze breaks.
His eyes... are filled with desire... Is that for me? Suddenly, his eyes fell on my engagement ring and he straightened himself, letting go of me.
"I'm late for a meeting." He rushes away, leaving Me feeling conflicted and flustered. I get a text message right then.
From Linda, "Hey! Meet me and Merlin for lunch? Mago is also coming."
"Sure! Send me the address."
Half an hour later, I'm at a cozy restaurant called Passion Central.
"Hey Ele! We were just about to order! What will you have?"
"Chicken Fried Steak. After the day I've had, I need some comfort food."
"Oh honey, what happened?" Merlin said.
"Let's... not talk about it."
"What's going on with you guys? Mago and I... have started dating!" Said Linda.
"WHAT?! Wow! I'm so happy for you guys." "Thanks, Ele!"
"But that's not the only reason why we've called you here." Said Linda concern in her voice.
"Don't stay out tonight, Elena."
"Huh? W-Why not Mago?" "There's a blood moon tonight. The moon's bleeding is a sign of misfortune."
"That's Ridiculous,"
I laugh but stop when I see the seriousness on Mago's face. "Please take my word for it. I've read your tarot cards. Something is about to happen tonight."
Right then some loud voice came from behind "Elena, what are you doing here?" Martin! He's looking at me with a distasteful look, I don't know why?
"Elena, you're my fiancée! You shouldn't be dining at such shabby places."
"HOW RUDE! We'll see you later, Elena" Merlin said in an irritating voice.
"Linda, Merlin....
"And remember what I said about the blood moon" Mago said with a concern in his voice.
After they leave, I angrily get up to confront Martin. "That Was So Rude!"
"You should keep better friends. After we're married, you should cut Merlin and Linda off. They're nothing but so cheap"
"How Dare You? Are you being serious right now?!"
"Whatever! I'm here to tell you that I'm going to London again. There's a new branch opening and I might become the head. That's why I want to take you to lunch. There's an excellent sushi restaurant nearby."
He grabs my hand and starts to lead me out but I snatch it back.
"Stop being difficult, damn it!"
"We're meeting a colleague of mine. His wife is an interior decorator. And very classy. I want you to be friends with her."
I'm shaking with anger because of his behavior. Is this how my life will be after I marry him? Him dictating my every move? I've had ENOUGH!
"I... can't do this. I can't marry you, Martin.
We're done."
"This is no time for jokes, Ele. Come. My colleague is waiting."
I start removing my engagement ring and Martin flares with rage!
"Don't you DARE! That ring is more expensive than anything you'll ever own!"
Ohh! God this AsshOle!
"And yet, it still couldn't buy you class"
I threw the ring on his face and rush out without giving him another look, relieved that it's over. Finally, I'm free!
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