CHAPTER TWENTY

“ Wow that was the most beautiful presentation ever “ Brian said
“ it’s even more beautiful than the last time “ Lisa said
“ Let’s give it up for Miss Paley for that beautiful presentation “ Hayden said and they all clapped and cheered
“ Thank you “ I said bowing a little
“ But how does this theme matches with the general wedding theme ?” Colton asked
This jerk , can get just shut up for once?
“ I believe everyone here must have heard about what happened to Bella Troca few months ago “ I said
“ Yes “ They all answered
Her Fiancé called off their wedding few weeks to the D-Day , he said he was no longer interested , he even humiliated her on national TV . Few months later she met Tyson on the set of a movie and they fell in love , they are about to get married now .
“ The story of Bella is close to A Midnight Dream, her Fiancé disappointed her once but now she’s got a new hope , a new dream … a new partner “ I said
“ I was also thinking , instead of a normal reception party how about we hold a ball ?” Lisa asked and everyone gasped in surprise
“ A ball ?” I asked
“ Yes , you know a very fancy ball where only celebrities are invited and the theme should be A Midnight Dream “ She said
Wow , that’s genius
“ it’s true the whole Midnight Dream theme sounds very fancy , you know like a fairy tale “ Colton said
“ That’s great thinking Miss Wilson , what do you think Mr O’neill ?” Hayden asked
“ I think that’s a very beautiful idea sir , I will notify the Strategy team about this new proposal “ Brian said
“ ok then , Miss Paley I would need the idea sketches of the dress by next week , we’ll hold a meeting by then and decide if we want it or not “ he said
“ ok sir “ I replied looking into his eyes for what seemed like the first time
In some kind of weird way , I couldn’t help but think about how Hayden had also cancelled our wedding then , Even though I was just twenty three I wanted to get married to him so badly then . I just can’t imagine what went wrong ? Hayden loved me so much but all of a sudden he changed even though sometimes I still feel the warmth in his eyes I can’t help but think that –
“ Hey Laura , it’s time to go “ Lisa called
I packed my notes and went back to the office , after sorting out every single assignment I decided to go to My second office AKA Mr Harlow’s office .
Speaking of Mr Harlow , he got discharged from the hospital few days ago and I don’t think I know his house so I haven’t heard from him in four days. I always go to his office to dust the table and arrange his things everyday .
I got into the elevator and pressed on the first floor , then the elevator doors opened and someone else got inside … it was Hayden .
Not again …
He got in and pressed on the floor he was heading to
“ The presentation was beautiful “ he said
“ uhhh Thank you “ I replied awkwardly
“ So the midnight dream ? What about you , do you have a Midnight Dream ?” he asked
I gave him the WTF Look
“ I’m pretty sure that is not much of your business “ I said
“ Laura I know you’re still angry at me about what happened but I want you to know that I had my reasons too “ he said and immediately Anger welled up in me .
“ Your own reasons ? You had a reason to call of your wedding and call me , your Fiancé useless ? You had a reason to break a relationship of three years ? Hayden I gave you my all , my life , everything I had I freaking gave it to you “ I yelled
“ Laura I know that no amount of words I say can justify what I did , I just want you to find a place in your heart to forgive me “ he said
Wow … this jerk
“ Forgive you ? I’ve forgiven you long ago Hayden , I don’t have anything against you , I just don’t want anything to do with you anymore “ I said
“ Laura I know you –“ Then the elevator door opened signalling that it was time for him to get down.
Finally !
He looked at me for a split second before getting down
“ I’ll find a way to make it up to you “ he said before the doors closed
Wow Hayden , how sweet of you … Good luck with that you asshole .
After few minutes the elevator stopped at the first floor , I got out and went straight to the office , I noticed that Mr Chest was not at his table as usual .
I arranged my own table and went into Mr Harlow’s office , I saw a fully suited man sitting on one of the chairs , who is he ?
“ Uhhh hi … How can I help you ?” I asked
Did that sound professional ?
The Man looked up from what he was doing and looked straight into my eyes , I couldn’t help but look at his grey orbs too .
How can a person be this good looking ? He’s not a match for Mr Harlow but still this man is freaking hot
“ Pizza or ice cream ?” the man suddenly asked in a very thick Italian Accent
Wow , not only is he Good looking , he also has an accent ? Can this day get any better ?
“ uhh what ?” I asked
“ Which one do you prefer Pizza or ice cream “ he asked
“ I don’t know , I mean it’s kind of hard to choose , it’s like choosing between Nicki and Cardi . Nicki is good , Cardi is not bad either so it’s kind of hard to choose … “ I rambled on which made him smile
Oh my God ! Look at those dimples
“ I like you already “ he said
Wait what
“ who are you ?” I asked
“ You are really beautiful , no kidding you’re smoking hot , now I see why he’s all gonzo about you “ he said
“ who ?” I asked
“ Nick of course , he – “
Then Mr Chest entered
“ Mr Rodriguez , you’re here already “ Mr chest said
“ Mr Chest how have you been ?” The good looking man asked
Who exactly is he ?
“ This is Mr Rodriguez , the new Vice president and also Mr Harlow’s closest friend “ he said and I looked at the good looking man who gave me a wink .
Now I see why he could sit in Mr Harlow’s office Comfortably
“ It’s ok Mr Chest go do what you gotta do , I’ll introduce myself to the pretty lady “ he said and Mr Chest walked away
“ It feels good to finally meet the infamous Laura Paley “
“ Uhh nice to meet you too sir “
“ Please drop the Formalities and also call me Luca , Mr Rodriquez makes it sounds like I’m Forty or something “ he said and I smiled
“ Alright then Luca it is “ I said
“ when I saw your pictureI thought you were really pretty but the pictures couldn’t Even do justice to your beauty “ he said which made me smile
This guy is really nice compared to Mr Harlow
“ Thank you sir “
“ Would you like to crash at mine sometime ?” he asked smiling wildly showing his cute dimples
I was wrong , he’s a also a playboy .
“ No thank you “ I said
“ Ouch “ he said acting hurt just like Mr Harlow which made me smile
“ Well if you don’t find me attractive then I’m afraid you don’t have a good taste “ he said which made me laugh
“ I do find you attractive but more, I find you very charming … in a friendly way “ I said and he smiled
“ Ok then Laura let’s be best friends , are you down ?” he asked
I’m not gon lie , I love his energy .
“ Of course I’m down “ I said and he gave me a hi five
“ Ok then let me tell you a very deep secret about my friend “ he said and I gave him the go ahead look
“ This friend of mine likes Pineapple on his pizza “ he said
“ what ? No freaking way ,oh my Goodness why would anyone like pineapple on their pizza ?” I asked
“ He’s weird just like that “
“ pineapple on pizza is an abomination , it should be in a smoothie or a cocktail not on a pizza , anyone that loves pineapple on their pizza should be locked up in a room and fed Chicken and pepperoni till they come back to their real senses “ I said and Luca laughed hard
“ Really ?” a familiar voice said from behind me
Chills ran down my spine at the sound of the sexy accent
“ You will lock me up in a room ?” he asked
What ?
I looked behind me and saw Mr Harlow looking untouchable in his suit , my heart couldn’t help the summersaults that started suddenly .
Wait ! My heart shouldn’t flutter for a man that likes Pineapple on his pizza .
“ Mr Harlow how are you – “ I said
“ Did you miss me ? “ he asked
Wait what ?
“ Ummm yeah … no “
“ I missed you “ he said smiling
My heart , please be still … please
“ Uhhh … ok “ I said not being able to digest the information
“ So about locking me up in a room ?” he asked smiling
“ Yeah … it was a joke “ I said and then he moved closer inching his face dangerously close to mine
“ Really ?” he asked
“ Yes Sir , I mean you’re Mr Harlow I would never –“
“ It’s Nick for you “ he said
“ what ?” I asked
“you can call me Nick when we are alone “ he said
“ Oh …”
“ But you have to call me Mr Harlow in front of other people”
“ oh … ok “
“ … or in bed “ he whispered
I’m sorry what ?
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14/05/22
Guess who I saw today again , that beautiful lady , it’s like she got even more beautiful over time .
Even in that plain jacket , she looked like a goddess , everything about her screams elegance .
I watched as she danced with a guy and for some reason I wanted to hit that guy across the face , the look of shock on her face when she saw me was priceless.
How can I get her out of my mind ?
I’m positive that if I Hook up with her once , I’ll forget about her .
All I just need is a taste and I’ll stop thinking about her …