CHAPTER THIRTY TWO
MR HARLOW : It’s been one week and three days already , why are you still not talking to me , returning my calls or replying my text?
MR HARLOW : I already gave you enough time why are you still ignoring me ? Laura you have to say something or I’ll make you .
MR HARLOW : Ok I’m done reading my own texts over and over again , what else do you want me to say ? I already told you it was a mistake .
MR HARLOW : Good morning Laura did you miss me because I missed you like crazy , please reply my messages
MR HARLOW : Miss Paley we’ve got few weeks to the ball , you know you’re my date right ?
Uhhh what ?
ME : Your date ? Why ?
MR HARLOW : Wow Laura Paley , I’ve sent 23 messages and the only one that caught your attention was this ?
ME : what do you mean about being your date to the ball ? You didn’t tell me anything about it earlier
MR HARLOW : Well guess who has been ghosting me for days now , if you had given me attention for even a second this past week I would have told you .
Arrrgh ! Why is Nick Harlow doing this to me ?
I’m trying so hard to avoid him but he’s making it so freaking impossible with his morning texts and calls , my house is currently filled with flowers of different types – courtesy of Mr Harlow .
ME : But I don’t wanna be your date
MR HARLOW : You’re my social secetary , I can’t go out without you or do you want me to go with Mr Chest ?
Oh yeah …he’s kinda right though
ME : Fine do whatever you want
Then Zoey walked into the room
“ Boo we’re almost late for work , let’s get going “
“ oh yeah I’ll be down shortly “ I said
“ Are you okay ?” she asked
“ yeah , of course … I am “
“ arrrgh ! It’s funny how badboys never disappoint in breaking our hearts but we still fall for them anyway “ she said
“ I know right , I was a victim of BAD BOY WITH BEDROOM VOICE LACED WITH BRITISH ACCENT syndrome “ I said and she chuckled
“ it’s not your fault Lau , you just fell for the wrong guy “
“ I know Zoey but it’s really funny because you warned me , girl you freaking warned me but I was blinded by the stupid attraction that I didn’t even care if he was a fuck boy” I said
“ Listen baby , you didn’t do nothing wrong okay and if he has shit to say you can kindly call me , I have a working fist “ she said which made me laugh
“ Oh and that bitch Ariana who can’t keep it in her pants , whenever she disturbs you let me know , I can smack dumb bitches in their faces “ she said again
“ yes ma’am “ I said saluting
“ Now get your ass outta bed and go do the dishes “ she said making me loose my smile
“ You just had to ruin the moment didn’t you ?”
“ oh you thought I would spare you because of your heartbreak ? No baby , you’re still gon do the damn dishes “ she said
“ Arrrgh Zoey Miller I hate you “
“ I love you more my good Mate “
Arrrgh can this day get any worse
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“ Hey Laura , you’re late “ Lisa said as I took my seat on my chair
“ uhhh yeah something came up “ I said
“ let me guess you had to wash the dishes “
“ you’re right , I had to do the stupid dishes “
“ how can you guys have so many dirty dishes in a day ? I mean you’re just two living in that house “ she said
“ I know right , let’s just say it’s not been easy living with Zoey Miller “ I said and we both laughed
“I cant believe you’ll be going to the ball , you’re one lucky bitch “ she said
“ wait how did you know ?” I asked
“ it’s on the notice board , didn’t you see it ?”
“ Arrrgh whatever “ I said focusing on my computer
The dress was finally ready and it’s time for Ariana to start testing it out , the test run would probably start tomorrow since the ball is in a week.
“ Miss Paley ?” I heard Mr Chest called
“ uhhh right here “ I said signifying where I was seated
“ Mr Harlow told me to get you , you have an official assignment “
“ uhhh you could have just called me instead of coming down here “ I said
“ He wanted me to escort you “ he said
“ oh ok , I Gotta pack my bag can you give me a minute ?”
“ sure “ he said
I quickly packed my bags and followed him into the awaiting Lambo in the parking lot.
I entered the car and Saw Mr Harlow seated already
“ good morning sir “ I said
“ look who’s here , the only woman who has had the guts to ghost me for weeks now “ he said sarcastically
“ You said we had an official assignment “I said changing the topic
“ yes , we still haven’t decided which hall to pick “ he said
Oh yeah , we didn’t get to pick one the other day
“ Oh ok “
“ I want you to pick the location today “ he said
“ what ? Me ?”
“ yes you’re the leader of this project , you should have a picture in mind “ he said
“I do have a picture in mind, I just don’t think you’ll like it “ I said
“ try me “
“ ok I know it’s a ball and we’re supposed to use a ballroom but I just thought why not use an open space for the after party ?”
“ why ?” He asked
“ What I mean is Ball gowns can get very tiring so I suggest we have an after party in an open space , you know under the moonlight and stars and then we could set of fireworks that’ll write A MIDNIGHT DREAM in the sky “ I said and he looked at me with a look I couldn’t place my fingers on
“ uhh what ? “ I asked but he didn’t give me an answer
“ it’s rude to stare “ I continued
“ You have a beautiful mind “ he said as he grabbed my hand and placed a small kiss on it making little sparks run down my spine
I should pull away , I can’t do this
“ Mr Harlow I –“
“ Laura I want you , I want you so bad “ he said tracing his fingers around my lips
“ Mr Harlow what exactly do you want from me ?” I asked obviously frustrated
“ I told you Laura , I want a taste , a taste is all I ask for “ he whispered making his hot breath fall hard on my face
It took all the restraining power in me but I pushed him back
“ A taste ? I’m not a thing that you can just a taste of , no Mr Harlow I’m a person , a freaking lady with standards , you can’t just get a taste of me “ I said angrily
“ why are you so angry ?” he asked
“ I am not angry “
“ Yes you are “
“ I said I’m not angry ok “ I said
“ Fine then let’s go over to my place and have sex all night “ he said
“ Fuck you “ I spat angrily
“ see , you are angry “
“ I’m out of here “ I said grabbing the door but he held my hand immediately and pulled me to him , our breath mingled as I stared right into his soul
“ Miss Paley I’m not the type to love or have feelings but trust me I’ve never felt like this for any other lady , y-you are driving me crazy , do you know that ?” he asked
“ There are a lot of things that I can’t say with my mouth because I’m not courageous enough but trust me when I say I want a taste I mean it “ he said making me stare at him dumbfounded
How can I ever figure this man out ? How !!!