CHAPTER 8
ISLA'S POV
I frowned as I heard the knock on the door, I was already heading on for work so I picked up my bag and opened the door. My face turned pale and my breath got caught in my throat as my eye met the familiar face. I had no idea what to do and just froze in place as my eyes widened in fear.
"No no no! Hell no! Not today" I screamed mentally as I bit my lips terrified. They both had an angry look on their faces and that was not good.
"Going somewhere, princess?" His voice sounded rough and terrifying and I could feel my knees go weak the moment his hands rested on my shoulders. I swallowed hard on nothing as I managed to retain my composition.
The last thing I want to do is show fear in front of Derek.
"I'm heading to work" I answered trying to sound firm but my voice betrayed me coming out weak and low.
His face lit up with joy and a smile curve on his face as he moved closer towards me.
"Great, then I think it better we go together" he answered and I frowned.
"What the fuck are you talking about?" I resorted and his smile twisted into a frown.
"You fucking bitch!" he cursed and I chuckled lightly trying to bottle up my anger.
That bastard, I would have punched him hard in the face and kicked him in the balls for calling me a bitch but I just can't.
"I would pay what I owe you okay?" I answered and he scoffed.
"When will you do that? Huh? It's been a year now and I can't take any more promises. I'm going to work with you today. Maybe your colleagues would help you pay off your debt" he fired back at me and I let out a sigh.
"Give me three days, just three days and I will back you back" I answered and he nodded.
"Three days it is then, I will back my money and trust me if I don't get it you would hate the outcome" he threatened and left.
I let out the breath I had no idea I was holding and ran my hands on my hair like a maniac. At this point I might go crazy, how can I promise to pay back seven hundred thousand dollars in three days?
There is no way in hell I can raise that kind of money in such a short time but yet I promised to do so? I must have been out of my senses for sure. I stormed out of my house regretting my actions and for a minute noticed someone watching me but shrugged off the feeling.
I have no time to care who the person is or what the person wants.
I squeezed into the elevator, I had almost missed it but I was just lucky. I can't afford to wait for one more minute as I was already late and fuck Derek for that. And this company's crazy law of only VIPs using a particular elevator is fucking messed up.
I had no problem using the so-called VIP elevator but I'm not just in the mood to fight with Leonardo.
The ride to the 15th floor was hectic and I hated the smell of heat, colognes and people that were thick in the air. I let out a deep sigh as I got down from the elevator. I took a glance at my wrist watch and a gap escaped my lips.
"Fuck! I am fucking late" I muttered as I dashed towards the CEO's office. I placed a soft knock on the door before stepping inside.
Leonardo was sitting on his chair with his right hand on his chin and the other hand held a phone to his ear. He raised his gaze slowly to meet mine and I bowed my head respectfully. He had no emotion on his face, just cold and firm and I felt my heartbeat quicken.
On my first day at work, he made it clear that he hated me and tried to eliminate me even before I started work and now I'm late to work the next day. This just gives him a clear reason to eliminate him with a good excuse.
Just great! My day just won't get any worse, would it?
He dropped the call after muttering some words. He dropped the phone on his table stood up and walked towards me. My heart pounded loudly with each step he took and I hate to admit it but I felt intimidated.
"I can explain!" I yelled, raising my hands midair in a surrendering gesture and he stopped, his eyes flashed with confusion. His face twisted into a frown as his eyes pierced into mine as if trying to read something in them.
"What are you talking about?" he demanded, his voice sending chills down my spine.
"I'm late I know, I admit it but something came up and that's why I'm here late" I answered and he frowned.
"Is he angry?" I asked myself as I watched him.
"Let me make things clear to you, I don't like you and I will make sure I send you out of this company even with the slightest mistake. Trust me one tiny mistake and you are out" his cold voice echoed in my head and I let out a deep sigh.
He had told me this when he took me back as his assistant yesterday and I'm extremely sure that he would be overjoyed to send me out without hesitation now that I have made a mistake.
"Please let this pass just once" I pleaded as I placed my hands together and closed my eyes. I heard him chuckling and I frowned.
Is he playing with me now? All because he has the power right now doesn't mean he can act as he pleases.
"Isla" he called my name softer than normal and I opened my eyes and met his gaze.
"Will you marry me?" he asked. I stared at him confused.
What kind of a joke is this?