Her Pov:
The party, as it's official, was held in the daytime from 12 pm to 4 pm. I was sitting tensely at 11 am, being all stressed that I didn't have anything to wear. And there was a knock. I opened the door.
" Boss sent this for you."A guy handed me over a packet and left just right after.
I opened the bag and a fucking royal wine toned gown cane out. No fucking way I am gonna wear this is way too much definition of way too much. I called Edward.
" Um, sir, I mean Edward, I can't wear this. it's too much for a cruise party. Something simple would do much better."
" It doesn't matter if it is too much I guarantee you people will be more over the top than you. So just wear it". With that, he cut off the call.
" What's this crap! "I said in frustration. But I need this job so if wearing a dress saves it I am more than happy to do it.
And within a while I put on the dress. And it's just perfect. It's so beautiful I have never worn something like this in my life.
I have a very curvy body with a height of 5 feet 6 inches. So it's difficult for me to find a dress that fits my curves and mould into it just like this one.
It almost feels like it's custom-made for me. I wore snickers anyway. Its not gonna be seen. And wear silver watch and that's it. I let my long black hair down to cover some skin at the back.
I wore makeup today to match with this outfit. I wore concealer, blush, eyeliner, mascara and a wine toned lipstick and a glimpse of highlighter. I finished my look and looked at myself in the mirror. I am looking pretty I guess. At least close to?
Oh, what's this knock at the door? I opened it and it was Edward. He looked at me and looked like he was in some sort of trance.
" Edward??"
He seemed to shake his head as if coming back to reality.
" I guess I look worse than I usually look right? I shouldn't have worn this much makeup. I guess the wine lips are not giving. Even the dress makes me look.."
I was cut off in the middle" Sshh! "He said keeping his index finger softly on my lips.
I felt a current run through my body. "You look so damn gorgeous! Unreal!"
Gasping I said " You are flattering me.
" Owh yeah?"
He held me by my shoulders and turned me to the mirror. His fingers slowly moved from my shoulder to my hand, tracing my soft skin" This milky skin of yours", his hand got back, tracing my hand to my shoulder and then to my beauty bone.
Tracing it lightly with his index and middle finger, he moved his head closer to my hair, inhaling deeply, all while his fingers moved to my neck and traced upwards to my lips.
" This sweet smell of yours.. This pouty lips of yours", he said tracing my lips lightly. While I was getting shivers all over my body. But I just couldn't move away from his hold.
And then his hand moved from my lips to my jaw and his held it lightly and moved my face away from the mirror to him locking our gazes. He looked into my eyes.
" These Amber eyes of yours so deep.. so so deep.. You are such a beauty, Lia. The fucking standard.." He said all these while looking in my eyes grabbing my jaw. I was feeling all the funny feelings. I had to stop it.
" Edward... Sir???"
He suddenly looks snapped back to reality and he lets me go.
"Come down within 15 minutes the party's gonna start yeah?" I just nodded my head and he left. I could still hear my heart beat faster than anything.
Calming myself down, I went down. Thenree were 20 -speed boats workingonogettingt the guestsonn the cruise . All vips. The ship looked so beautiful. People started coming in and I realised what Edward meant.. The women were dressing as if not for a cruise but for the Met Gala!
Even in that outfit of mine, I looked simple. A lot of young people from my age to Edward's age were also invited along with the old age guests.
There weren't a lot of workers on the cruise. Only a sufficient amount. So I had been also greeting people standing on the entrance. I saw Edward coming down in a stunning suit of navy blue. He looked like the main character. I was too busy gawking at him when a guest said, " Hey lady?"
I looked back at him and he was a young man of Edward's age I guess. Blonde hair blue eyes.
" Sorry, Welcome to the cruise, Mr?"
" It's David Scott."
"Nice to meet you, Mr David Scot," I greeted.
He stretched his hands towards me. I gave mine thinking he wanted to shake hands. But he took mine and placed a kiss on the back of my palm.
"Such a beauty you are," he says.
I felt my body having shivers, not because of the kiss but because I felt a pair of eyes piercing through my skin.
I took my hands from him and looked around only to find Edward looking at me. Even from this distance I felt like if eyes could burn someone then till now I would be a barbecue. I told Mr David to sit and greeted other guests.
While Edward was having people coming to him to greet him at his own party. After an hour all the guests was at the cruise so the event went by. But here and there I would find Edward's eyes on me. After a while, I got bored, so I went to have some wine.
I only had a sip or two and I find David come at the bar too.
" Hey beauty I almost forgot to ask your name?"
" It's Liana, Liana brown. "
" You work for Edward?" Before I could reply, I felt a hand on my shoulder, swiftly moving me away from David. I look up and find Edward. He sat beside me at a seat and looked at David all while having his hand on my shoulder.
" I didn't know you had such a beauty working for you. How much do you want ? " I looked at David in confusion.
Wtf is he saying. How much for what? He didn't even drink that much. I looked back at Edward with the same confused look. Only to see his grey eyes crazy. His face looked so calm but his eyes were crazy.
Suddenly Edward started to speak some other language to him which sounded like eastern European and his tone sounds so calm. David nods and replies something in the same language and leaves.
"What did you say to him?" I asked .
" Why did you let him kiss on your hand?" My eyes widened.
" I .. I.."
He moved his face closer to me." I hope I won't see this again, right?"
" I didn't-"
" Say yes Liana , there's no more choice I am leaving to you other than yes."
" Ughh OK whatever".
" Good girl", with that he went away. The left of the party went on smoothly.. The cruise got closer to the shore and with boats guests were sent off to the shore first. And then the employees one by one. I was also about to go to shore but Edward stopped me.
"You go with me", simple words. So I waited.
Almost everyone of the cruise went to the shore only him I and I guess a few cruise creaws who were no were to be seen. I was standing by the railing when he came from behind me and stood beside me.
The ship itself was going to the shore now with me and him in there. We just stood there looking at the sky and the sea being 2 different elements and mixing together to the infinity.
We got off the ship and he told me he would drop me off. On the way I slept by accident. When I woke up someone was tracing my hair very lightly. I tried to open my eyes and saw Edward sitting on his seat while trying to wake me up.. I got up to see I am in front of my flat.
"How did you know I live in here ?"
His eyes looked flustered for a second before he replied that he just asked about it from Gabrielle. I just nodded and was just gonna go back when he grabbed my arm and pulled me against him.
I was looking at him with confusion in my face. He slowly moved his hand from my arm to my waist and another of his hand on my jaw grabbing it firmly but not with force. He moved his face dangerously close to me and he pressed his lips against mine softly. Wait did he just kiss me!!!!
I was shocked so when he pulled away I opened my mouth to talk but then the hand on my waist moved to the back of neck within a span of second and this time the kiss wasn't soft anymore it was fierce.
He inserted his tongue in my mouth started to take every bit of my mouth including sucking my lips and my tongue.. I was having my first kiss!!!! With .. with my boss???!
When he pulled over I was as red as a tomato. So I bid him a quick goodbye and run towards the door and once I am in I close the door and lock it. Standing slamming my back on the door I put my fingers on my lips... He just kissed me!!
Her Pov: I am taking this day off. After the kiss, I don't know how to encounter him again. It was my fucking first kiss. What if it was only causal to him? What if he doesn't feel anything about it? I didn't want to meet him so soon at work, so I took a sick leave, saying I had a fever. Ella asked me several times what happened, but I couldn't tell her. I didn't know myself. I was watching the TV, and the Titanic was on when they were kissing. I let out a frustrated sigh. I see myself and Edward in them. Just when I was about to change the channel, Edward called me. I saw it right after but took the call after a few rings. " Hey, how are u, Lia? How's your fever?" " I am getting better, sir. Don't worry please". It seems like he was taken aback for a second. " Do you need any type of medicine? " I denied it and assured him I had medicines. It was true I had the medicines at home, but just not the sickness or the fever! I spent the rest of New Year napping, sleeping, watch
Her pov:"What are you talking about, El?? Russian Mafia??" She just nods with a frustrated expression on her face. " But he has to be Russian for that, right? He doesn't have any accent when he speaks English.. You are not mistaking are you?" I ask her, hoping that she's wrong. " He's Russian Lia. He doesn't have any accent cause his mother was from the US, and his dad was Russian. " Ella says. "Wait, how do you know so much about him?" I asked. " I work in the club, right? I heard all these in there. Though they all could be rumours, he's dangerous for you, Lia. Also, he's a playboy. I heard that he slept with a lot of women, but he never got into a relationship. " Ella puts a hand on my shoulder. " I am concerned for you, lia. Don't get yourself in any trouble, okay?" I just nodded, holding her hand, assuring her that I won't get myself into trouble. Later, we had our dinner together, and I checked her fever again. Well, it seems like she's getting better. And we both go to o
Her pov:The loud ringing of my phone woke me up.. It must have been ringing for a long time for making a sleepyhead like me to wake up.I tried to search for it without opening my eyes.. Not finding it, I let out a sound of frustration and sit up, opening my eyes.The phone is ringing on the mat of my room.. I pick it up with a frown on my face only to find out an unknown number calling me.I picked up the phone and to my utter surprise it was the call from Amigos Taquerias, the famous company I gave an interview at ...I got the freaking job.Though it's a job for the post of thee assistant of the boss it's a big deal for me cause I don't have any special degree. Specially for a famous company like this.. If not this, I don't know what could be a better start of the first day of the year than this.I guess 2024 is my year. I thanked the women on the phone and all but ran to the other room.. The door was already open.Ella was seeing something on her phone."El, guess what?" "What ha
Her Pov:The next 2 days went by smoothly. Sir didn't come to the office and my embarrassment lessened.I joined the job on Wednesday. Today is Saturday. So, tomorrow is eventually my day off. I started my day happily. I had breakfast with Ella. And we both planned to have some fun and go to places on our day off.I got ready for the work after that. I wore a tight skirt that reached just above my knees and a white top with white sneakers. I couldn't go on with the heels anymore. I kept my long, wavy hair open and wore just mascara and a lip tint and rushed off to the work. To my surprise, Gabrielle wasn't there. And to my utter surprise, I got a call in the teleline. So I took it and it was from sir . " Come in the room," he said and cut off the call. Wait, is he here!! I knocked at the door and asked if I could come in .. He permitted, so I got in and asked him what he had called me for. "Gabrielle took sick leave . She asked for 3 days using her holidays.. So you have to take o
Her Pov:Where are we even going?? We have already crossed the city border. What's going on?!!! The car pulled over near the sea beach. What are we even doing here? I looked at Mr Edward, and his face was not giving anything, especially with sunglasses. We walked through the beach. Thank god I wore Snickers today.We reached the sea.He gets on the boat near the shore and stretches his hand toward me. " Get on." Um... I take his hand, and he holds my hand. Just as I am about to get on; the boat shakes badly, and I end up putting my arm around his neck for the 2nd time in a row. Definitely because of my weight, it shook. I m freaking 53 kgs!!!" Sorry, sir." " It's ok," he replied with. Wait, is that a smirk on his face???! He helped me stand straight, and then we headed towards the unknown. What's happening is he gonna dump me in the sea? I don't even know. After almost 15 minutes, we got close to a huge ship. He helped me to get up on the ship first, and then he got on it. Get