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He remembered my favorite flowers, orange poppies.
A grateful smile appeared on my lips, I tossed the blanket off of me and stormed over to him. He quickly wrapped his arms around me, I buried my head inside his neck trying to seek some comfort. He seemed taken back and filled with worried, he brushed back my hair softly.
Rough day ? He asked.
It’s always rough without you being there. I whispered.
He nods his head swiftly before pulling back a little, he handed me the bouquet of flowers. I brought them to my nose, inhaling the fresh smell of newly blossomed poppies.
I have really, really good news. He reveals.
I should go back home to Mia now. My dad said, he kisses me goodnight and shakes Rhett’s hand before grabbing his car keys and heading out the door.
Rhett led me back to the couch, I placed my flowers on my lap waiting for the good news.
I closed the deal on the house, we get to move in at the end of the week. He shouts, excitedly.
Fear, fear was all I felt. I wanted to scream and cry but instead I trapped my feelings inside and smiled. He brought me in for a hug, dragging me to saddle his lap.
Isn’t that good news ? He lowered his eyes catching my stare.
It’s great news, Rhett. I whispered.
How was work ?
Amazing. I lied, now I definitely need to take the job.
What the fuck was I going to do ? I’m going to stay with him until death do us part.
I got ready for work, my plan was just to avoid my boss at any cost. I arrived at my job with a cup of much needed coffee, the front desk was surprisingly really helpful. She showed me my office, how my computer works, the files, and how everything works.
Mr. Santos likes his coffee black with at least one sugar cube. She tells.
Why is she telling me how he likes his coffee ?
Being his assistant you’ll have a lot of communication with him and his children. She says.
I’m going to kick him in the balls.
I smiled. That’s just great.
She left my office, I closed my door before leaning against my desk. I was frustrated and tried, everything doesn’t make sense now. In Paris I was happy and in love now my feelings are all over the place, I’m working for my ex now and my fiance doesn’t have a clue.
Not only do I have all that on my mind but now I also have to battle with the law to keep my rapist in prison.
I grabbed the files off my table and walked towards his office, my plan of avoiding him was definitely not going to work. I actually knocked on his door before walking inside this time, he was typing something in his computer.
Morning, Mr. Santos. I said.
He lifted his glare off his screen to me, I smiled softly while placing the paperwork on his desk.
Thank you, Miss. Ridges. He ignores my stares and flips through the paperwork.
What game are we playing ?
We’re both pissing each other off for fun like we’re little children, yet we’re grown adults.
Fetch me some coffee, please. Faust traps his mouth with his fingers stopping himself from laughing.
It was hard to smile because all I wanted to tell was that he can get it himself but instead I swallowed down the sassy comment and nodded. I turned hard on my heel out the door, I made my way to the coffee machine where the sugar cubes and coffee beans were at.
I served a cup of black coffee and added seven sugar cubes instead of one, he needs some happiness in his miserable life, what better way other then sugar. The voice in the back of head disagreed with my actions but at this point there was no turning back.
I entered his office again and handed him the coffee, I waited for him to sip it.
He almost spit it out till he noticed I was waiting for his reaction, he held back his disgust face and gave me a thumbs up, he was doing this on purpose. He wanted to win this, whatever this was.
I should get back to my office. I rolled my eyes, I closed his door and walked back down the hallway.
I worked most of the day, I did some paperwork, a few coffee runs but most of all I just kept thinking of my new boss. The clock finally striked six which meant it was time to go home, back to my loving fiance. I cringed at the thought but I caught myself almost immediately, I shook my head snapping out of it.
I grabbed a few pieces of paper that I had to work on at home so it would be prepared for tomorrow. I turned off everything and grabbed my taser out of my purse, let’s just say I learned from my past.
Day light saving has made the sky a lot darker than normal, I stepped inside the elevator ready to go down to the parking lot where my car was at. The doors were closing till a hand caught them mid way, Faust stepped inside the elevator with me.
I thought he had left already
How was your first day ? He asked, making small talk.
Great, Mr Santos. I said.
The elevator dinged when we got to the parking lot, I practically flew out of the tight space I was in with him.
I opened my car door and got in, once I was completely in I locked all my doors.
Inhaling and exhaling deeply before turning the engine to my car on, a harsh screeched came out from my car preventing the engine to turn on completely.
No, no this can’t be happening to me right now
I turned the key in the engine again, the same sound came from it. My car wasn’t even close to turning on, I tried one last time and it still didn’t work. I banged my fist against the steering wheel, angrily.
Why does this have to happen to me ? I screamed.
A car pulled next to mine, I didn’t even have to look to see who it was, I already knew exactly who it was. I stared at the empty parking lot in front of me, did he somehow fuck up my engine so I’ll have to get in the car with him.
I turned to look at him, he was laughing, the asshole was laughing like this was somehow hilarious. I grabbed my purse and opened my door, I slammed it shut. Faust reached over and opened the door for me, I was about to get in when he pressed on the gas a little.
I glared at him, I rolled my eyes and tried again to get inside his car. He pressed on the gas while laughing, I threw my hands up before making a sharp turn and walking away.
I was just playing, come on I won’t do it again. He says.
I gave him skeptical, I slowly walked back over to his car. This time I was able to get inside his car and I quickly strapped my seatbelt on. He pressed on his gas hard making the car screech against the parking lot ground, I held on tightly to the arm rest.
It was awkward well at least for me, I honestly think Faust didn’t really care.
Typical man
Do you remember where my parents live ? I asked.
I watched him give me the side eye like I asked a dumb question.
I remember everything about you. He says.
Okay then
We need to talk, Adora.
No, we really don’t. I shook my head.
I told you that I love you and all you said was that you can’t. Faust turns the wheel, I jerked a little against the door. So where does that leave me ?
You don’t get it. I told him.
What don’t I get ?
We were never good together-
Stop fucking lying. He shouts with a hint of frustration.
Fine, you want me to be honest ? I asked.
He nodded.
When you’re next to me, time stops, and nothing else matters in the world. I turned to look at him while screaming, I was angry and annoyed by everything.
He quickly glanced at me before focusing his eyes on the road.
And all I got from that was rejection. I finished with a mere whisper.
He didn’t say anything, he kept his hands on the steering wheel. What was he suppose to say ? Nothing, because nothing he says will ever make me feel better.