Chapter 14: The Horrible Drop-off

He looked up and smiled at me warmly. “Welcome, Ella. You’re late today, is everything good?” And… I forgot to mention that he’s the only guy after Alexander & Jan whom I had allowed to call me by any nickname. His concern always touched my heart, along with his simplicity.

“Yeah, actually I woke up a little late today.” I mustered up, because I can’t tell him that someone was eating my pussy when I woke up and totally made my knees weak as a result so I ended up being late although I was on time.

“Oh. That’s very unusual of you.” He gave me a lazy smile and I smiled at him, sheepishly.

“Anyway, I prepared everything so you can just check it so then we will be ready to go!” He told me and I got beside him and checked the slides and everything the last time.

“It’s perfect, Eddie. You’re seriously amazing.” I praised after checking the slides and he blushed.

“Th.. thank you, Ella.” His ears turned slightly pink and he looked adorable so I pinched his nose playfully.

“My pleasure, my sweetie pie!” I mimicked a baby voice and he laughed shyly.

“Who are you calling sweetie pie so openly when I’m right here!?” Alexander’s voice took us both by surprise.

“I didn’t know you were still here.” I commented dryly and he narrowed his eyes at me before eyeing Edward skeptically. Edward didn’t bother giving him a second glance.

“I was talking to Elena on some interesting stuff.” He responded although he seemed totally uninterested.

“Good.” I shrugged off. Then turned my attention back towards Edward. “Ed, if we hit the deal which we probably will after this mind-blowing presentation of yours, would you like to have some brunch with me?” I inquired cheerfully and I saw surprise flashed into his eyes while Alexander narrowed his eyes at me again which I chose to ignore.

“Y-yes. It’ll be an honor for me.” He stammered a little but I know the reasons so I grinned widely at him.

“Thank you, Ed.”

“You know I can never let you down, Ella.” He smiled back warmly at me and Alexander growled like a beast, interrupting the moment.

“Isabella, can I have a word with you in private?” Alexander asked, aggravated. I contemplated but then agreed although I knew what he’d lecture me about. I excused Edward & he nodded in understanding. After we exited the room, Alexander practically dragged me all the way to my office, by my hand. He locked the door after filing us in and then turned towards me with blazing eyes.

“What the fuck was that?” He asked madly but I ignored his anger.

“Pardon!?” I exclaimed confusedly.

“Isabella, don’t act like you don’t know. You’re openly flirting with him in front of me and may I ask why you invited him on a fucking date?” He asked impatiently in a ragging tone.

“Because I want to. And you couldn’t ask because you don’t have a right to question anything I do.” I replied ineffectively and he took a daring step towards me trying to intimidate me but failed miserably.

“I think you forgot about my ways of making you scream my name more than a hundred times, in less than an hour.” His statement sent chills down my spine but I can’t let him show my weakness.

“You’re so lame when it comes to reasoning.” I huffed in annoyance. “Secondly, stop whining and accept the fact that we’re not together anymore.” When I finished my sentence, he kissed me suddenly, taking me by surprise. I pushed him away, with full force after recovering from the shock, breaking the kiss in the process.

“Why are you doing this to me?!” I yelled at him and he glared at me.

“It’s me who has a right to ask this question because when my tongue or my cock were deep inside you, you didn’t complain but rather moaned my name but other than that; you’re ready to bite me & so ready to throw me out of this pretty face of yours.” He fired back in frustration.

“Because it’s always you who initiated those moments and didn’t budge every time I tried to push you away. And you’re the biggest asshole I’ve ever encountered with, that’s the fact you should accept with no offense.” I spit back and he laughed dryly.

“Ohh really? So now I’m the one to blame…. But as long as I remember; last night it was you who said ‘I want you’.” He snarled and I closed my eyes to calm myself down.

“I have an important meeting so I can’t argue with you on this stupid subject. So you may just leave!” I said monotonously. Alexander quirked up his eyebrows.

“You are what; Einstein?!” He mocked me and I snapped.

“Get the fuck out of here and from now on, I’m not staying with you nor do I want you near me. I can manage everything by myself. Take your bullshit and leave!” I bellowed on his face. His eyes darkened with fury but he didn’t reply back. He just stood there, glaring at me for a while and then left slamming the door angrily behind him. I sighed in relief and then went back to the conference room where my guests should be waiting for me.

“Hey, beautiful. Everything good?” A concerned voice startled me from my distraught and when I looked at the source, it was John Dream.

“Hello, John. Welcome! Yeah everything is perfect.” I smiled at him forcibly.

“I saw Alexander, exiting your office fuming like a stove. So I thought maybe…..” he left his sentence incomplete, intentionally. I rubbed my forehead tiredly then looked up at him.

“Yeah. It’s just a small argument we had, nothing important. Anyway, I wanted to apologize for last night’s behavior. He just became like that possessive some time although there’s nothing between us anymore.” I assured him and he chuckled softly.

“I understand, Isabella. I have known him since childhood so there’s no need for you to apologize to me on his behalf. But you should have to compensate for it by a cup of coffee after the meeting.” He winked at me and I grinned.

“Okay but I have a better offer. You can come with me and Edward as we will go to grab some brunch after the meeting.” I offered him and he nodded cheerfully.

“Agreed, Partner.” He lifted his hand for me to shake and I shook it while smiling broadly. “Agreed!”

And just like that; my mood was uplifted by my partner, the success of the meeting and the wonderful brunch afterwards.