black lace - mattia polibio

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avery's pov 

i decided to dress out of my original today and go with something more simple . whenever i dress for work , i dress formally . no we dont have dress code , i just like to look porfessional. working there for so long made me realize that i dont need to dress for these people , but for myself. 

i put on a white short sundress with a jeans jacket and my black and white jordans . i put my hair in a sleekish ponytail . 

" hey micheal" i say . " why are you here so early?"

" i was gonna come to the office , but i have a big case to work on." he says giving me a hug. 

micheal is like a big brother to me . he watches over and protects me . i always feel safe around , we have known each other for 5 years now. 

" sounds fun." i tell him . " want some orange juice?"

" no i actually brought you breakfast and your favorite coffee." he informs me , " i know your gonna be busy today."

" yes i am and -- thank you." i said sipping my coffee. " who knows how many crazy clients i get today." 

" did you get anymore pop up visits?" he ask . 

" nope , and i want to keep it that way." i said , " he broke my window last time and i had to pay alot of money to fix it." 

my crazy ex elijah has been trying to make pop up stops in my life after a tried to get rid of him. he was upset because i broke up with him for the constant cheating , lying , and coming home late with no explanation . 

honestly im not surprised at all . at first i thought he was the man of my dreams but nope. 

" well call me if anything , duty calls." micheal says. " see you later and tell my wife i said hi." 

" first of all camila is my wife , now byeee." i scream as he closes the door. 

- 

i walked into work and everyone was staring at me. i honestly dont have time for this shit today so lets get this over with . 

" the staring , cut it out " i say sternly. " than you."

i make my way down the hall and stop at camila's office first . 

" hi wifey." she says as i walk in. " wow you look cute today"

" thank you." i say putting my purse on the chair. "dressed out of my usual today."

" i see , mr.polibio is going to love it." she smiles. " i am your biggest shipper."

" your still on that?" i sigh , " i told you no , that's isabelle's job."

" well you can be a potential wifey, i dont care what you tell me. isabelle can eat shit for all i care." she groans. 

i chuckle a bit , " i pretty sure she already does." 

" ughhh i love isabelle slander." she smiles , " especially when we are doing it."

" thats exactly why your my bestfriend!" i give her a high five. " hopefully i dont have to bring ' paperwork' to his lounge for that skank again."

camila scratched her neck , " sorry babes , but she is out sick again." 

i groan , " thats why she needs to stop sleeping with everything that walks. she catching all type of shit." 

" ava byeeee get out my office." camila laughs . " im done with you."

"bye love you , see you later." i said and grabbed my purse and walked out. 

i walked into my office and saw the brown folder on my desk again. i sigh as i put my bag under my desk and put my phone in my draw. 

i grabbed the folder on my desk and walked out of my office to the elevator . i took a sip of my coffee and heard , " looking good avery" from one of my coworkers. 

" um thanks jacob" i accept is compliment . 

i got off the elevator on the 4th floor and made my way to the lounge door . i didn't hesitate to walk in this time . 

when i walked in the same men from yesterday where in there. something about them seems really off and sketchy. if im being totally honest  if i end up working for some type of drug lord , i wouldnt be surprised . 

" oh look what we have hear." mariano says fixing his tux. " you look absolutely ravishing today." 

" thank you sir." i smile and turn to mattia. " your daily paperwork , mr.polibio."

he smirks. 

" thank you princess." he smiles . 

i sigh and just let it go . no matter how many times i tell him to stop he wont so im just gonna let it go.

" nice kicks." alejandro says . " i have the same ones on right now."

i smile , " its been a while since i've worn these." 

i observe the room a bit and notice something red on mattia's hand. 

" is that a blood stain?" i ask him . " um do you need anything for that?" 

" no , im fine . i - um just cut my hand on some glass." he replys . 

the room went silent as everyone stared at me . i grew really uncomfortable as some of them checked me out . 

" if you will excuse us." said mattia while he grabbed my hand and led me out the door. 

" let me go please" i fight him off. " im pretty sure that is an offense"

" why are you flirting with him?" he ask sternly .

" who? last time i checked he complimented me and i said thank you." i reply. " why do you care? im not yours."

" your mine . copy that" he says sharply . 

" im not yours to claim asshole." i yank my arm away. " now is that all you need?"

he didnt say anything , so i just made my way back to my office.