Elena's pov
TWO WEEKS LATER
The past few weeks have been nothing short of exhausting honestly,they've been chaotic. I've been heading home past seven sometimes and be at work really early as well.
In my other life outside the office, there's been my share of drama . On summer's side .
Summer broke up with Jacob , after her suspicions came true about Jacob having an affair with her sister Martha.
It was a disaster, one that leaves smoke in the air, long after the fire is out .
Rio and I have been avoiding each other like the plague.Am not exactly sure why , but my days have been a busy tangled loop .
Coffee , schedules, cleaning his office , re-arranging and canceling meetings and the worst past of it all . Dealing with the so called girlfriend Jessica .
Yesterday, I saw her stomp out of Rio's office crying. Not just tear-eyed, full on mascara massacre.She shot me a glare sharp enough to slice skin as she brushed past me .
I almost slapped the shit out of her for even touching me but I let it slide . I roll my eyes slightly as I watch her get into the elevator.
Me and Margo stared at each other like .
'tf is her problem?' before we both just giggle and go back to work .
I wanted that tea so bad , but asking Rio would be weird , plus it's not like we even talk for more than five minutes this days. Plus it was not my business either .
The bright side of all this is ..Margo, Mariana and I have gotten close .
Especially Mariana .We grab lunch often together, last week we hit the mall for shopping and she even got to meet summer and they got along just like I thought they would.
Now Friday is creeping up and the office has been extra busy , rush hour moments for
THE BIG DAY . That's what they're calling it .
Apparently when we land a new major project or pull new investors, The Mariano's throw a massive ball at their mansion to celebrate the win .And me being the assistant to the CEO , my schedules have mainly consisted of Huge guest lists ,decor , glamour ,getting in touch with planners making sure the ball will be glamorous just like they want it .
It's Wednesday so Friday is a day away . Everything is set except for a few last minute detains Mariana and I will go over ..over lunch .
Back at my office , even before I seat down, my office phone rings .
I press the answer button .
"Yea ?" I ask un able to hold back an exhausted sigh .
"My office . Now. Bring the guest list copy ..,"he says in that authoritative deep tired voice of his.
I could recommend rest for him , the man has been working himself into the ground lately,but the last time I suggested that ...let's just say it didn't end well .
I grab the list and my phone a habit I usually have of not leaving my phone and I step out of my office and straight to his .
A knock , his call to enter and I step inside .
I walk over my heels clicking my skirt shifting slightly.
"Here ,"I say my voice small and tired .
He looks up at me first his gaze sweeping over me then dragging to the list .
He reads through it , his brows pulling together
"I don't see your name here Elena ..,"he says his voice slightly raised ..deep and angry for some reason.
Seriously why is he always so angry all the damn time.
The answer was simple, I hated crowds, safety reasons especially now that am receiving threats , I barely know anyone there am not important to be missed..and plus everyone is bringing a date and I dont have one .
I rub my arms nervously as he stares daggers at me waiting for my answer .
"I .well .I just ...don't wanna come ..,"I shrug my voice cracking as I try to sound convincing as I sink into the red velvet chair Infront from him .
He scoffs running a hand over his face and hair.
Yeaaa...that action alone makes my thighs clench slightly.
"Elena ..,"he sighs and the way he says my name ..
"Your my fucking assistant , what do you mean you don't wanna come ?"he asks cocking a perfect brow at me his brown eyes stormy .
I go quiet for a second, and it hits me this is the first real conversation we've had in two weeks .
"A..am not a people person, I barely know anyone there ..it's not like anyone will notice my absence plus everyone is bringing a date ...and .I ..,"I pause out of breath and nervous for some reason.
"And I ..don't have one ...in mind .Not that I don't have options, I do...I just ..,"I sigh looking at the floor that's now suddenly interesting.
"I just don't wanna come that's all . ,"i shrug ..my voice suddenly a whisper.
"Look at me ..,"his voice snaps my head up . His gaze pins me in place and I swallow hard my nails digging into my palm.
He leans forward.
"Your coming to that ball , because I want you to come so whether you want to or not I don't give a fuck .,"he whispers with a grin on his face .
The words die in my mouth because he's looking at me like that .
"You'll be my date . ,"he casually says leaning back .
My eyes widen in shock .
He can't ..he can't be serious. We'd kill each other before we make it to that mansion.
I open my mouth to protest but he cuts me off before I say a word .
"Your coming. No excuses, thats final and remove Alfredo's name from the list..,"he says sliding the list to me .
His tone brooked no argument so I just stood up straightening my skirt and I grab the list .
I nod .
"Ok,"I said turning around with a small smile on my face.
Guess am getting a dress .