The office was so beautiful, There were a black executive desk and leather upholstered chairs and light brown wood wall cladding, golden accents, and a crystal chandelier centering the meeting table all complementing each other creating an elegant-looking office.
At the right of the office were two ceiling windows with light brown color curtains on either side of the window. On the other side, is the table with a bookshelf filled with many books.
I walked inside my office admiring each and every corner of it, with my mouth wide open.
"Did you like it, Miss Green?" Asked Lillian.
"Yes, I love it," I said honestly.
I walked to my desk and put my bag on it. My things were brought here and were placed on the desk. Everything was set up neatly for me to use.
"I'll let you do your work, Miss Green," she said, for which, I turned around and nodded at her.
"Come, Miss Miller, I'll show your office," she said to Lydia and walked her out of my office.
I traced my fingers against my desk and inhaled the smell of a newly prepared office while closing my eyes. I was excited to work here with Mr.Villin. I jumped and squealed like a kid.
****
It took twenty minutes for me to set things around. After that, I settled on my chair and stretched my body. I started the computer and set it up with my emails and other things. I started to do my work and was checking all my emails to see whether I got any important emails. It was actually Lydia's work to do, but I chose to check them out myself because I know she might be busy setting up her things in her new office.
There were no new emails at the moment So I decided to check Mr. Mathew's business profiles and social media. I checked his I*******m and F******k profiles. I was disappointed to see that his profile was not maintained properly, and the posts weren't put in accordingly. I clicked the button under my desk and asked Lillian to come over to my office through the telecom.
In just seconds she was in my office.
"Miss Green, Did you need something?"
"Yes, Lillian. Can you tell me who was Mr. Villin's previous Publicist?"
"Yes, Miss Green. Mr. Harrison was Mr.Villin's past publicist," she said.
"Is there any problem Miss Green?" She asked looking at me with concern when I glanced at the computer screen.
I sighed as I put my hands on the desk.
"I just checked Mr. Villin's social media profiles and it bothered me when I saw his profiles weren't arranged properly. All the posts and other things weren't kept professionally."
"Miss Green this was the reason why Mr. Harrison was actually fired. Mr. Villin didn't like his work, and he believes you are perfect for the role."
I smiled when she said this. It actually made me proud that people like him are loving my work.
"Thank you, Lillian," I said as I smiled at her, she nodded her head while saying.
"Please let me know if you need anything."
As she walked out of my office, I started rearranging his public profiles and all.
I deleted a few random photos and uploaded photos of him doing meetings and interviews. I also uploaded some of his photos in serious business attire and his products.
*****
I checked all his photos and smiled when everything was set perfectly and also checked out business mails of Mathew to see whether he got any emails requesting for any kind of interview. I noted down a few famous magazines requesting Mr. Villin for interviews. I made sure to check their backgrounds and asked Lillian to fix the meetings according to his schedule.
I was actually waiting for Mathew to approve it so that I could send them a confirmation mail.
*****
I was checking a few popular business magazines which are perfect for Mr.Villin to give interviews and coverage for his business. Suddenly my phone started ringing, I grabbed it and answered it without checking the caller name.
"Hello,"
"Hello, Is this Miss Clarissa Green?" A male voice came out in a thick British accent.
"Yes,"
"Mr. Mathew Villin is in the police station, he's been arrested and he's asking for you."
"What!" I said, shocked to hear that Mathew is arrested.
After asking for the location, I hung up the call and walked outside of my office in a hurry. While I'm walking towards the elevator Lillian came into my way telling me about the situation Mathew is in.
"Did they tell you what actually happened?" I asked her while walking over towards the elevator.
"Yes, they said a man had accused Mr.Villin of killing his family," Lillian answered.
"What?!" I exclaimed,
"Yes, They said he had proof with him," she said with full of worry.
"Oh god! I had to pull him out of this before this goes out to the media," I said hurriedly while walking towards the elevator.
"Clarissa wait" I turned around to see Lydia walking to me.
"I'll come with you," She said, I nodded at her and turned to Lillian, "You stay here and call Mathew's Lawyer, inform them everything."
I said to her, "Okay Miss Green" She nodded,
"And...Make sure no one knows about this," I said to her, for which she nodded her head.
Lydia and I walked to the parking lot and got into my car. While I was driving us to the police station, my mind was thinking of all the possible ways to get him out without the media noticing this and making this big.
"I hope his lawyer pulls him out of this as soon as possible," I thought to myself.
After reaching the police station, I parked my car outside and Walked inside the police station. Lydia was walking behind me quietly. Inside the police station, I see Mathew inside the jail, but the jail was not like any other jails. It has a sofa and T.v with a fan, it's a kind luxurious jail. He was smoking a cigar while checking out the time in his watch. I walked over to him, he noticed me and walked towards me.
"Mr. Mathew, I told Lillian to call your lawyer, he'll come here in any moment," I said, he just smiled at me and said, "Don't worry about this just make sure no one knows about this," He said, I nodded my head and walked back to the chairs placed in the corner. I stood there, Thinking about the excuses for covering this matter
I was pacing back and forth while Lydia was watching me silently.
If he stays long here, the media will know about the situation somehow, And if they found out they'll make a big fuss about the rumor. No...No...This can't happen, I have to pull him out of the jail as soon as possible... where is this stupid Fucking Lawyer!
When I turned around my jaw dropped as I take in the sight of the man entering into the police station.
Tall, All black suit, Jet black hair with a pair of soul-piercing ocean blue eyes entered my vision. Sculpted face like god had specially designed it, Incredibly well-defined jaw, That pink kissable pair of lips making a thin line like he was uncomfortable with everything around him, Straight nose with high cheekbones. He was so Tall and from where I am, I can see the way his suit perfectly fits against his torso and hugging every inch of his body perfectly it's clear that he does work out very much.
The way he was walking towards the cop and carrying himself, one can tell he exudes power and dominance, making everyone drop their weapons and surrender to him. The sense of righteousness in his eyes was... wait who is this guy? Why am I thinking about him like this?
I shook my head to get out of the trance. I glanced at Lydia to see her watching him with her mouth wide open. I turned to look at him, and he was sitting on the chair with his back straight and his hands were on the desk. The way he was talking to the officer was so intimidating. I stood still trying to listen to what they were talking about, but from the place I was standing, it's difficult.
I was watching the way his jaw moves whenever he talks, it's so desirable to watch. The way he clenching his jaw whenever the officer says something he doesn't like. The way his nerves popping out of his hands whenever he fists, the anger and impatience were clearly visible in his body language.
I was watching his every move it was like watching my favorite movie. I couldn't take my eyes off him. After what felt like an eternity the officer nodded his head and stood up from his chair, this made me snap back to reality. I quickly glanced at Mr. Mathew and walked over.
Mr.Sexy walked over and I can feel him standing behind me. I can feel the heat radiating from his body. The officer opened the door, and Mathew walked outside the jail. He looked at Mr. Sexy and smiled at him proudly.
He turned to me, he opened his mouth to say something but Mr. Sexy cut him off, "We should leave" he said in a deep voice.
Mathew nodded to him and walked past me to him, I turned around and saw Mathew walking out with him. He was surprisingly taller than Mathew. I Lydia drove back to the building behind Mathew's Car.
CLARISSA’S P.O.V.After parking my car in the parking lot, We both walked through the lobby towards the elevator. We stepped inside the elevator and reached the top floor where Mr. Mathew's office was located, We both stepped out of the elevator and walked through the empty floor towards his office. Only the sounds of our heels filled the floor, it was so quiet and intimidating. As Lydia pushed the door open, I saw Lillian, sitting on the sofa and staring at someone in front of her. I stepped inside and saw that tall man sitting on the sofa with his right leg over his left leg and a magazine in his hands.Hearing me walking in, Mathew looked up at me, "Clarissa, please sit down, I need to talk about something!" He said folding the paper he was reading. I nodded and sat down on the sofa next to Lillian, who was still gawking at that tall guy. I glanced at him and turned my complete attention towards Mathew, "That guy just tried to destroy my business, I don't want to make this issue
I looked up at a familiar face, he was looking at me with a calculative look which made me a bit nervous about myself. He wasn’t saying anything, there was complete silence in the room. He was leaning against the wall staring at me blankly, I didn’t understand what to do. As I stared at him back not knowing what to do he moved himself off and began strolling towards me with his hands placed inside in his pockets. His face was void of emotions and to look at his face I had to conjure all my strength, ”Mr.Villin do... Do you need something?” I asked moving back as he moved towards me, my back hit my desk and my breathing fastened when I saw him just mere inches away from me. I stared up at him and saw him looking at my face. As I noticed him moving closer to me, I immediately closed my eyes and moved my face away from him. I felt him so close that his hot breath was on my face, I shut my eyes even more tightly. My heart was pounding rapidly against my ribcage making me very nervous. H
CLARISSA’S POV.I blinked twice but the words on the card were still on it, I glanced at Lydia, she was staring at me with confusion on her face, “Are you okay?” she asked with a concerned look, I didn’t answer her as I was still staring at the card flipping it over and over again while my mind was filled with dangerous thoughts and questions, all of the sudden Lydia took that card off my hands, “What is this?” she asked while taking it from me, she glanced at me while reading the letters on the card. I watched her eyes widening and looking around for the man, “Truth can’t be hidden” she whispered reading out the words written on the card. We walked back to our office with confusion and tension written on our faces, a lot of things were running in my mind like who is this guy? and why did he leave us this card? Did he intentionally left it or it just slipped from his pocket? Can it be a coincidence? While we were walking to my office I noticed Lillian walking to us, she was about
I drove to my home through heavy traffic and it took nearly an hour for me to reach my apartment, I parked my car and walked to the elevator. I got inside and reached my floor, two flats were present on this floor but the other one is right now empty. I walked to my apartment and knocked on the door, I casually glanced at the door present in the other corner of the floor before my mom opened the door and let me in.As I walked into the living room I was hit with a delicious smell of the dishes my mom prepared for us, “Hm…” I murmured as I inhaled the smell coming from the dining table, I turned around and caught my mom, As I hugged her I heard her chuckling at me, “Thank you, mom, for preparing my favorite dishes,” I said hugging her, she stroked my back with her hands. “I’ll change,” I said as I released her and turned around, as I walked to my room, took a hot shower and wore my nightwear, I noticed a new message pop up in my phone. I walked to the table and took the phone from
ALARM ****I offed the annoying alarm clock and groaned while getting up from my bed, I rubbed my eyes while yawning and walked towards my washroom. I can hear my mom moving dishes and I can hear her cooking something in the kitchen as I was walking to my washroom. I brushed my teeth and took a cold shower, wrapping my favorite white fluffy towel around my body. I walked out of my washroom and walked straight into my walk-in closet. I got dressed in my baby pink deep V-neck pencil dress cinched at the waist with a statement belt and combed my hair while applying some makeup to my face. I looked at my reflection and smiled when I felt I looked good.I took my things and walked downstairs, as I walked downstairs I noticed Sofia helping my mom place breakfast on the table, “Sofia!” I called in surprise to see her. Mom gave her off for two days and it’s been only 24 hours and she’s back to work.She looked at me while laughing at me warmly, “You didn’t take off?” I asked while walking tow
CLARRISA'S POV.I glanced at Lillian and saw her looking at me with a terrified expression on her face, my eyes moved to Mr.Villin who was staring at me with confusion. He walked towards me and grabbed the card from my hand, I watched him read it calmly and collectively which made my thoughts rush to my head again. How can someone be this calm while reading a death threat from rivalry person? I glanced at Lillian, who was watching Mr Villin with the same expression she had before, "Where is Lydia?" Mr.Villin asked looking at Lillian,"I don't know, sir, she's not in her office!" she said, looking at him, worry for Lydia was evident in her eyes."Call her," he said while turning back and walking out of my office, I turned my head towards Lillian who was dialling Lydia's number in her phone. I watched her move the phone to her ears, tension began spreading all over my body while I patiently waited for Lillian to say something and Lydia to answer the call. I signalled her to put it on s
I grabbed the door handle and opened the door, "Have fun!" she yelled from the living room, I stepped out and watched her wink at me, I shook my head while closing the door with a smile on my face.I reached the ground floor and walked through the lobby, I noticed all those stares I was getting but I'm used to ignoring them. I walked straight to the parking lot and noticed Lillian's car waiting for me, so I walked straight to it. As I was walking to the car I saw Lydia and Lillian watching me walk to them with their mouths wide open, I understood them being surprised to see me in this dress because they always see me in business attire and nothing other than that.I opened the car door and stepped inside while closing the doors back, I looked at them and noticed them watching me while turning their heads towards me."What?" I asked with my eyebrows up, They didn't say anything but just looked at each other instead, Lydia began smirking at me, "So?" she said with her eyes wiggling at
She gave us our shots stand while arranging her's, "Okay then, I'll start first, Never Have I ever kissed a stranger," She and drank one of her shot, I glanced at Lillian and saw taking a shot too, they glanced at me with a questioning look on their faces. I shook my head as no, they drank the shots and placed the empty one aside, now it was my turn, "Never have I ever... slipped on a banana peel," I said and I drank the shot, I heard them laugh listening to my words, I smirked as I watched them drink their shots, "That was funny!" Lillian said while wiping her mouth with the back of her hand. "Never have I ever..danced like a tribal person!" Lillian said while drinking her shot, I remember dancing like that when I was so drunk once, I took a shot and noticed Lydia taking a shot of hers while laughing out loud. "Never have I ever...sniffed marker ink," Lydia said while laughing and taking her shot to her mouth, we laughed out while drinking ours. "Never have I ever..worn my shirt
While I closed my eyes, everything Romulus said rushed to my mind, Rage filled my body when I recalled what Juliette did to Apollo, I have to confront her for it. She has no right to do those things to him and how dare she say those nasty words to my Apollo! By just looking at him, women wet their panties and they do everything to have him. He has every single thing that any woman craves for. I felt him kiss my shoulder and push my hair back, “Please stop crying, Clarissa!” he added, I drew back and glanced at him. He wiped my tears and picked up my hands in his while dragging them to his lips and kissing my knuckles. Our perfect moment was ruined by a Romulus, we heard him clear his throat and looked at him. He was clearly trying not to smile. I blushed and looked away, “Brother!” he said while strolling to Apollo. “You had to ruin it!” he said while glancing at him, Romulus chuckled “How are you feeling?” he asked with concern evident in his voice. “I’m okay!” he responded flatly
Clarissa POV:- I have to ask Romulus about it right away, I thought and turned to Romulus who was strolling back to me after leaving Benjamin outside. “What happened to him at 7?” I asked and I noticed his shoulders sank and he held a weak sigh. “My grandmother… After losing my grandfather, she has changed, my mother didn’t know the condition my grandmother was in and let her take Apollo to her home… Grandma used to beat him a lot when he did things wrong and abused him… he was so scared of her that he never said any of us about it and tolerated her for years… Cyrus had come to the light to make my grandmother stop beating and he even defended Apollo and told everything she did to my mother… After seeing what my grandmother is doing to Apollo with her own eyes, my mother stopped sending him to her… Cyrus hated my mom for sending Apollo to my grandmother but what he doesn’t know is… that my mother... didn’t want my brother to witness what my father was doing to my mom… she wanted to
Tears were rolling down my eyes as I glanced at him, I had to save him and help him… I can’t see him like this! “Hello,” Romulus answered, “Rom-Romulus,” I cried while holding the phone, “Clarissa?” He replied with concern in his voice. “Apo-Apollo,” I tried to make words but I was sobbing, “What happened, Clarissa, What happened to my brother? Please stop crying and tell me…” he yelled with evident panic in his voice. “He-He fell unconscious, please come here,” I cried, “Okay, please stop crying and be with him, I will be there soon, be strong!” he said and hung on me. I walked back to Apollo and sat down near him, “Apollo!” I cried but there was no response, “Please open your eyes,” I moved my hand under his head and pulled him on my lap, tears rolling down my eyes while yelling for him to open his eyes. Hearing my cry the butler and maids came to the living room, “Bring water,” I asked looking at the butler, he nodded his head and ran to the kitchen. “Apollo!” I shook him
Clarissa’s Pov:- I swallowed visibly while debating what to ask him, I know nothing about Shade, I’m confused but I had been researching about this as I had to handle Apollo while staying here. I had read how to behave with a person with MPD, I made myself remember it. “I-I want to talk to Apollo? Please let me!” I asked with a smile, My heart was beating rapidly while I felt tensed and nervous about him. I noticed the way his eyes moved to my face to my body which made me self-conscious, “You’re Clarissa?” he asked, I noticed that his accent was different, the way he said my name sounded different. I nodded my head in response and maintained the smile. “I have 'eard a lot about you, Nice meeteng you,” he said while extending his hand towards me. I forced a smile and took his hand, he has an Irish accent.“You too,” I replied, “I'm shrry but I can't allow you to talk to Apollo, as de topic will cause him pain and I can't allow dat,” he said politely, I was disappointed at his rep
I took my phone from the handbag and dialled his number; my heart was pounding against my ribcage making me very nervous. After a few rings, he answered, “Clarissa?” He said through the phone, “I...I want to know when you’re coming home,” I said while placing a hand on my raised chest. “I will be there in a minute,” He said while chuckling a bit which made me blush, “O-Okay,” I shuddered and hung up on him, I controlled my breathing and smiled while shaking my head, “Stupid,” I hit my head with my hand while walking towards the bed. I waited anxiously for him; I couldn’t wait to ask him. What will you ask him? Is Juliette your submissive or lover? Jesus! You are an idiot Clarissa! My subconscious yelled at me. What if he doesn’t tell me about her? What if he doesn’t have any feelings for me? What will I do? My chain of thoughts was broken when I heard footsteps coming towards my room, I quickly pulled my cover over me and closed my eyes, pretending to be asleep.I could hear th
“Is it...is it…” I shuddered, I was shocked and words weren’t coming out of my mouth, my mind wasn’t taking the information in. “Yes, what you’re thinking is right!” he replied, “Wh..what!” I whispered while biting my lower lip and placing my palm over my face, “Don’t worry, Apollo ended it and he’s no more in touch with her,” he continued, but his words didn’t ease my doubts nor this feeling I had in my chest. What is this feeling! Am I hurt? Or is it something else? Sensing my silence Romulus spoke up, “Clarissa! You must talk to Apollo about that but… I have to warn you! This topic is a bit sensitive to him and he can get upset about it… you need to choose your words very carefully if you want to talk to him about Juliette,” he said and I could concern in his voice, “Okay,” I replied and sighed deeply, I want to know this relationship he had with Juliette, I don’t know why? Is it my curiosity? Why do I feel like I have a right to know everything about Apollo? I feel kind of o
The drive back to Apollo’s house was quiet, he didn’t say anything and kept his complete attention on the road. I was left with many questions and confusion and I couldn’t wait to ask all those burning questions to Romulus. We walked to his bedroom, and as soon as we stepped in, he claimed my lips hungrily kicking the door shut and unzipping my dress and ripping it off my body. ***I woke up feeling his hot breath against my neck, without waking him up I got up from the bed and tiptoed to the bathroom. I opened the cabinet in the bathroom and took a morning-after pill. I quickly took a shower and got dressed. When I walked out of the walk-in closet, I saw Apollo getting up from the bed and wearing his pants. “Good morning!” I said, looking at him. He glanced at me and smiled while pushing his hair back with his fingers, he looked cute while doing that with his morning face and sleepy eyes. “Good Morning,” he replied, walking to me, he kissed me on my cheek and walked inside the ba
CLARISSA’S POV:-I glanced at Apollo and saw him clenching his jaw, I placed my hand on his thigh. He glanced at me and I smiled trying to ease the tension. He blinked at me and I noticed a small smile appearing on his lips. I could feel everyone’s eyes on us but my attention was completely on him. His electrifying blue eyes bored into mine, sending chills all over my body, I looked away before I lose my control and smiled at Mathew, who was smiling at us with adoration evident in his eyes. “Clarissa, I’m happy to see you here,” he said with a genuine smile on his face, “Thank you, Mr. Mathew!” I replied, “Let me introduce my family to you,” he said, turning towards the person beside him. “My wife…” he said looking at His wife, who smiled at him with love and affection, “This… Is our 2nd born and…” he said looking at Jacob, “That’s our firstborn... “ he said looking at the person sitting beside Jacob dressed in a grey suit, “...Thomas,” he said. Thomas smiled at him and turned h
LYDIA’S POV:- Please leave for christ sake, I mumbled as I watched Simon search for me. Because of the darkness around, I had an opportunity to hide but the way he was searching for me made it hard for me to hide. I watched him push his blond hair back with his fingers in frustration, he kicked a rock in front of him in anger and turned around. I desperately waited for him to leave while placing my hands over my mouth. I peeped out and saw him walk back to his car, he opened his car door and stepped inside and drove away in anger. I released a breath I was holding and slowly got up and looked around me, there was no one here, other than me. I swallowed hard while tears rolled in my eyes, how will I go back! I asked myself as I walked towards the road. I walked through the way we came from London, it was dark and I was all alone, my body was shivering while a cold breeze hit my body. I wrapped my hands over my chest and began rubbing my shoulders. Tears ran down my cheek while the