7 days later

How is life ? You ask. Bullsh**!
I don't have a life anymore!

That beautiful devil has made sure to ruin it completely!

I am no longer his assistant at office alone, but also his personal servant at home.

"Get my clothes ready for today and then prepare my breakfast. I want my sandwich without tomatoes... remember it."

I know it you bully! I wanted to scream at him but I just bite my lip. Giving him a fake smile.

I was turning around to leave when he again calls me.

"Ezra. The bathroom is this side. You forgot to turn on the hot water."

Aghhhh I just close my eyes. Turning around to again fake smile at him.

"Anything else Sir? Do you want me to bath you as well?"

I said sarcastically. To only realize what I said! Sh**!
He lifts his eyes from his phone screen to look up at me.

An eyebrow raised as he narrows his eyes at me.

"Why? Do you wish to join me ?"

What the actual fuc*!
My mouth opens and closes in shock.
Did he...did he really say that?

"No...I...was just......"

He steps closer. Making me take two steps back.

"You were just what?"

Came his cold voice, making me lower my eyes immediately. And a blush to rush to my cheeks.

"Keep your disgusting thoughts to yourself orphan girl. Just do what I order."

"Silently"

I couldn't help just nod, my fists clenched. Trying to keep in my anger.
Orphan girl? He doesn't forget to remind me of it everyday...you see this is the new nicknames he sought for me.

Even the entire office now knows that I am an orphan.

"Now go! Do your work"

I just turn around and leave.Running downstairs to prepare ' your majesty's' sandwich.
Not my sarcasm! I sometimes really fail to understand why my heart still beats for him.

Atleast my brain was sane enough to know,to not like an asshol* like him.

I was cutting the onions when Ben approaches me, biting on an apple and smirking at me.

"Already doing wifey duties....aww you look so cute cupcake"

I show him the knife, not in the mood of his jokes.

"Just shut it Ben!"

Chop

" I hate him!"

Chop

"I hate him!"

Chop

"I fuc*** hate him"

"Woah woah cupcake calm your horses. He already made you cry?"

"It is the onions dammit! Why will I cry for that nutcase brother of yours!"

He chuckles , leaning on the counter.

"Ahh enlightenment! Finally! I thought you will always be his good obedient slave but you Ezra......you surprised me..you are a ferocious lioness!"

This time I smiles at him. Placing my hands on my waist and holding up my chin to look at him.

"That I am"

I proudly say to only hear a voice from behind.

"Why isn't my sandwich ready?"

My shoulders slouch immediately and I curses in my mind. Picking up the knife and cutting the vegetables at a masterchef's speed.

"Coming Sir!"

Ben chuckles, moving his head in a no and proceeding outside.

"A lioness or a lamb. Only time will tell. "

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I run down the hall, struggling with my heels buckle. Calling after him.

"Aaron wait! Hold on a sec!"

He stops to look at me over his shoulder. A phone in his hand as he gives me an irritated look.

"Yes Mr Adams. Sure. Meet you soon. Bye"

Ending the call, he turns back to look at me. A nerve ticking in his forehead.

"Can't you see I was on a call and how many times do I have to remind you to not call me by my name when we our out of this house."

"Aaron....ahh I mean Sir I....will get late for office today."

"Can I by any chance come with you."

He just stares to only have him turn his back on me and proceed towards his car.

Ignoring me

This man! I swear I want to castrate him right now!

"Sir! Atleast listen to me-"

He was starting the ignition, putting on his sunglasses when I go and stand in front of his car.

Let's see how you go now.

"Sir please! There is not just one but 4 seats vacant in your car. I am sure it can accomodate me. "

He roars the engine, his grip on the steering wheel tightening.

"I don't give charity rides Ms Ezra. Move aside."

Charity? This basket! This rotten sh**! How dare he!

Placing my hands on my waist, I was ready to not move from there. While he roars the engine again and again , warning me.

Giving me one last look, he leaves the clutch and I close my eyes.

Was he planning to kill me today?

But the car didn't come towards me. Instead I see it reversing and my mouth opens in shock.

He didn't! Sh**! You are so stupid Ezra.

"Hey ! Wait!"

I say screaming after him to only have him drive away, leaving me to stomp my foot like a kid.

Dammit!

Now he will scold me in front of everyone in office.Aghhh why do I have to work with him!

How will I go now?

My question is answers by a car honk behind me and I turn back surprised to see a red Ferrari behind.

With Neil sitting on the driver's seat.

"Need a ride cupcake?"

And I literally do a happy dance. Raising my fists in the aur and screaming a yes! Neil chuckles seeing my enthusiasm. While I open the door sliding in.

"Yes please! You are a savior Neil! You are the best."

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As soon as the car stops, I rush out waving him my hand in a goodbye.

"Careful Cupcake!"

I just smile, nodding. Turning around to go inside, with people staring at me like I am crazy.

Chill guys! Can't one run in the hallway?

Is there a rule that say-

Ohhhhfffff !

"Sh**!"

I curse as I missed the signboard of wet floor. Making me slide on it ,to have my ass kiss the floor.

I lay down on the ground, unable to get up to only hold my back.

Oh God! Not this now! I was already late!

I hear a low chuckle behind me and my brown eyes open up to look at a beautiful face, staring down at me.

His blue eyes come in contact with me and I gulp.

The man was good looking. A blush rising to my cheeks on realising how stupid I must be looking laying on the floor like this.

He offers me his hand, with a smirk on his lips.

"Are you alright, beautiful?"

I immediately look down trying to get up myself.
I don't know why I refused to take his hand. I know it may seem rude but I...I was just feeling awkward.

With everyone around staring at us.

"Thank you Sir.....but I can manage....I am completely fine!"

I was able to get up, moving my hands on my clothes to remove the imaginary dust. Feeling bothered by his stare. To only give him my silly smile and lower my head.

Shit! I am getting late! I again forgot!

I take one step, away from him to only have a sharp pain hit my waist.

Fuc*! Don't tell me it's a sprain.

My breath got stuck in my throat at the sudden sharp pain, to have me loose my footing on these damned pencil heels.

"Owwww"

I was going to stumble , when a warm arm around my waist steadies me. With a sharp hit of expensive cologne, hitting me in full force.

I look back in the eyes of the stranger to see him looking at me in concern.

"Are you sure you are fine?"

And I stilled. Not knowing what to do or say. He took in my confused state and a small smile comes on his lips.

Stop Ezra! Why are you staring at him like that?

I admit that he is a beautiful man indeed but still he was no way near -

Stop! Stop right there you stupid mind.

"Can I trust you on your own?"

The stranger asks and I dumbly reply.

"Huh?"

"Can you stand?"

Reality settles in and I unintentionally pushed him back from me. Like his touch burned me. Surprise coveres his features but he hides it the very next second.

"Sorry...Ehh thank you. I have to go okay...bye!"

With this I turn around, nearly hitting my palms on my forehead.

Damn Ezra these are heights of stupidity!

First not taking his offered hand and then pushing him back.

You surely know how to hurt a gentleman.

But what can I do, I don't even know how to talk to guys...I have always avoided it.

Except for Ben and Neil.

They are the only male friends I have who are very close to me..and they are more like family. And I don't think I will be able to get comfortable with any other man... including him.

I finally reach the meeting room , to only find 12 pairs of eyes stop at me.

Making a nervous smile to escape my lips.

"Good...good morning gentlemen. The sun is shining brightly today. Isn't it?"

Majority rolled their eyes at me, a few smiled back at me greeting while others just ignored me completely.

Gulping the lump caught in my throat, I finally look at a pair of heated grey eyes staring at me.

And I lower my gaze.

Shit! The devil looked pissed.

He looks at his watch ,to settle his eyes back at me. His palms placed on the Malonghany table as he leaned on it, looking all intimidating.

"You seem to have forgotten that you were to organise this meeting by coming early Ms Ezra, not to arrive as a chief guest at this hour?"

I hear few snickers around and I clench my fists. Knowing it's no use debating with him here.

"I...am sorry Sir"

I barely whisper looking down at my hands, to only hear his cold voice.

"Get settled. This shouldn't be repeated again."

I nod, not daring to look up. While rushing towards the only seat empty in the room.

Which was unlucky the one beside him.

Hiding my face in my hair, I look down at the reports of the presentation which is to be presented today. If I remember correctly, a group of investor was to come here today.

Thank god they are not here yet.

"So as I was discussing. Each department has to present their acturians for the study. The feasibility report is to be shown and all the data should be viable."

"Yes Sir."

When suddenly I hear the door opening and everyone gets up to greet the guests. I feel relaxed as attention was no longer at me.

But it was short lived.

As I look at the person who was shaking hands with Aaron. Man! Not him...not the stranger I just bumped into.

His blue eyes stop at me and I just lower my head, feeling conscious.

"Mr Reed ! It's a pleasure to meet you. It's been long since our last project."

He says, not taking his eyes away from me while talking to Aaron.

Aaron seemed to notice this.

He doesn't reply, instead I see his grey eyes land at me. And I see them hardening.

What? It's not my fault that he is looking at me.

"Pleasure."

Aaron merely replies, offering him a seat. As he takes it.
They begin the business talks and I take a deep breath....thank God.

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I hold back a yawn....oh how boring are these.
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Can they just end it?
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"So now I will like to show you a presentation which will clear the facts further"

I stop drawing circles on my notebook to feel conscious suddenly. Why so silent?

I look up to again find everyone staring at me.

"Ms Ezra. The presentation?"

Aaron says and I immediately get up from my seat in attention.

"Yes...yes Sir just a second."

Fuc*! I forgot about it. I kept it in my bag yesterday.  It has to here.

Rummaging through the contents in my bag, I try to find the pen drive.

With everyone's stare at me...I was growing conscious.

Giving them a small smile. I curse digging through everything in my side bag.

Damn! Where did it go!

"Just a second."

I start taking out the things from my bag, to search properly. Not caring about what I was keeping out on the table.

Tissues, a wrapped sandwich for lunch, scrunchie, keys, wallet....tampons?

Not this now!

Where is that stupid pen drive!

I move my fingers to finally feel a small thing touch them and I pull it out.

Sighing in relief.

Finally!

Showing them the pendrive like it was a damn trophy ,I exclaim in happiness.

"I found it!"

But when I looked at their faces, everyone seemed to be staring at something on the table.

I followed their stare to feel my heart stop.

I have disposed all the stuff out of the bag to keep it on the table.

Including.

A packet of Tampons laying in the centre.

Fuck!

I immediately move my hands to pull all the stuff from the table, to throw it back in my bag.

My cheeks burning red in embarresment.

Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!Ezra! Oh god! Why?

But I guess damage has already been done.

My eyes met Aaron's to see his arms folded in front, a nerve ticking in his forehead.

Oh boy I am dead after this!

I get up from my seat and rush towards the projector, fumbling with the pendrive.

Picking up the remote, I press the button to see.... nothing.

Not this now! Please! Please

I hit the remote on my palms, beads of sweat running down my forehead. To again try.

Why isn't this projector working now?

I see people sighing , moving back in their seats, giving me looks of disbelief and irritation. While I curse myself.

Why am I so useless?

And that was it, I feel tears sting my eyes.

Maybe Aaron is right...I am truly useless.

"Here. Give it ."

I still feeling fingers slipping into my palms to take the remote from my hands. I freeze, looking up to see Aaron staring at me.

"I...am sorry..I.."

He doesn't say anything. To only take the remote from my hands, pulling me behind him.

He presses a button and the screen lights up, while I lower my gaze.

Why do I get so nervous? Why was I like this.

The room darkens and everyone looks at the screen, taking away the attention from me.

Except for him.

Aaron stares at my teary eyes,to only lean closer to me. His breath hitting my cheeks as he whispers lowly in my ear.

"I told you Ezra. You won't be able to do it."
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He doesn't have to rub salt on my wounds. I clench my fist not meeting his stare.
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"Go out and clean your tears. I will deal with you later."

And that was it, I rush out of the meeting room with my heart thumping rapidly in my chest.

We have to do this Ezra. We can't let him win this.