CHAPTER THIRTY ONE
“ Do you wanna hang out tonight ? It’s been long since we had our girl’s night out last “ Lisa said
“ I don’t know if I’ll be available but I’ll ask Zoey “ I said
“ Ok thanks” she said
I typed angrily on my keyboard as my mind went back to the events of few days ago.
“ Laura is there something wrong ?” Lisa asked
“ uhhh why’d you ask ?”
“ You seem angry “ she said
“ Yes you’re right , I am angry “ I replied
“ But why ? “
“ ok listen , what would you do if you were in a kind of situationships with a guy , I mean it’s not like you’re in a relationship or something but let’s just say you both have a mutual attraction , so what would you do if that guy cheated on you ?” I asked
“ Well first , I never get involved in situationships , it always end in tears , I mean why would you even devote your self to a guy that doesn’t even like you . And about the cheating part , I’m sto break it to you Laura but he has every right to cheat “ she said
“ I know Lisa , I know he has every right to cheat since we are not in a relationship but honestly it’s hurts so much “ I said
“ That means you like him , whoever this guy is I’m guessing you already have feelings for him “
“ kinda …. I don’t know but there’s a very big problem …. He’s a playboy “ I said and she made an ohhhh sound
“ I have a feeling this guy is our boss “she said raising an eyebrow
“ Fine you got me , it’s Mr Harlow and I don’t know what to do because we all know he’s a classified fuckboy , the most frightening part is that he already told me that he’s not interested in a relationship “ I said
“ Laura listen to me I know you’re starting to like Mr Harlow and I can tell that you’re getting emotionally invested but a guy that doesn’t want a relationship with you doesn’t deserve you , it’s better to stop now than getting even more hurt later “
“Its funny how you and Zoey can be so alike at times , she said the exact same thing” I said and she laughed
“ So are you telling me to give up on him ?” I asked
“ Follow your heart Laura that’s all I can say , only you can decide what you want” she said
“Thanks boo “ I said then I received a call from Zoey
“ Hey “I said then I heard a male’s voice in the phone
“ where the hell are you at ?” the voice asked
“ Uhhh my office …. Who are you ? Why are you using my friend’s phone ? “ I asked
“Its Luca , You have to come to the top floor now” He said cutting the call
Did something happen ?
I quickly packed my bag and notes
“I gotta go “ I said to Lisa
“ Oh ok see you later “
I ran into the elevator like my life depended on it and waited anxiously for the elevator to stop, after a few minutes it stopped and I went straight to the main office .
I knocked on the door and a voice told me to enter , I entered and saw an unexpected scene in front of me
“ What’s happening here ?” I asked as I saw Zoey’s wig on the ground with notes scattered on the floor , she sat in a corner of the room mumbling curse words while Ariana sat opposite her with blood running down her nose .
“ Thank goodness you’re here “ Luca said
“ Look who’s finally here “ Ariana said coldly
“ Zoey and Aria got into a fight and now Aria wants to sue Zoey “ Nick said
Oh wow , so he calls her Aria too
“ A fight ? Why ? What happened ?”I asked
“ I’ll explain “ Zoey said
“ ok go ahead “
“ So simple story cut short , Ariana annoyed me and we somehow got into fight “ she said simply and I looked at Aria
“ ok so why do you want to sue her ? You both got into a fight and she won , you think that makes her a criminal ?” I asked
“ oh even the cute Laura has something to say , your friend here threw the first punch , she attacked me first “she said and I looked at Zoey to confirm and she nodded in affirmation .
Arrgh this is fucked up
“ Quick question , why am I here ?” I asked
“ So you can stop Aria , I was told you both used to be friends “ Luca said
“ Well as you can see we are not all on good terms anymore “ I said
“ Y’all are just wasting your time , let her call the cops , I don’t give a damn at all . Look here white girl I know that’s what you’re good at … Calling the cops on us “Zoey said which made Ariana throw her phone at Zoey in the eye
I immediately ran to Zoey as she held her eyes in pain .
“ Zo are you okay ?” I asked then I saw a scratch on the corner of her eyes
“ oh my goodness babe you’re bleeding “ I said and she smiled
“ I guess you’re the one who attacked first this time so now we are even “ She said which made me smile
I knew Zoey had some good tricks up her sleeve
“ Yes you both are even now I guess you can’t call cops anymore “ I said which made Aria scowl at me
“ Ok thanks for the quality Tv drama you just filmed in my office , unfortunately I’ve got important work to do so everyone … out “ Nick said and we all made our way out
“ Ummm Aria this isn’t your playground so try as much as possible not to come here again again “he said which earned a ‘whatever’ from her
“ Miss Paley please wait behind , I’d like to see You “ he said which made me freeze in my place
Arrgh ! This isn’t happening
After few minutes the office was empty and I was left alone with Nick .
“ So … uhhh t-the ball is in a few weeks , I can’t believe it’s finally here “ I said awkwardly
“ Laura you know damn well I didn’t call you to ask about the ball “ he said standing up from his seat , he walked up to me and stood right in front of me in his 6ft glory .
Be still my dear heart … be still
“ So why did you call me ?” I asked
“ To explain what happened , I swear Laura , Aria and I are not together or anything , she just walked up to me and kissed me and unfortunately you entered at that time “ he said running his hand through his hair , he does that when he’s frustrated
“ Wow you want me to believe that she just walked up to you and started exchanging spits with you ? Besides why do you care if I believe you or not , we are not in a relationship or anything so-“
“ Laura I –“
“ Mr Harlow you don’t have to explain anything to me , I understand you and I’m totally cool with it” I said which made him out me closer to him , he inches his face dangerously close to mine , our breath mingled as his cologne flooded my senses .
“ If you say so then how about we pick up from where we dropped “ he said kissing my neck which made electricity shoot through my body .
I can’t do this
“ Mr Harlow I –“
“ Shhhh it’s Nick when we are alone “ he said placing his warm index finger on my lip to shut me up , he trailed kisses down my shoulder and all over my face until he found my lips
“ I can never get enough of you “he whispered as he placed his warm lips on mine and immediately water pooled up in my below area
I can’t do this
“ Mr Harlow i- I can’t d -do this “
“ It’s Nick “ he corrected again
Then he unbuttoned my shirt one by one , what am I doing ?
This man is a man whore , I can’t do this to myself … I deserve better .
I quickly held his hands to stop him
“I -I can’t – Mr Harlow I’m sorry I can’t do this “ I said doing my buttons immediately
“ I said it’s Nick for you “ he said angrily which made me take few steps away from him
“Laura you –“
“ Take care Mr Harlow “ I said walking off
Ok …. That just happened