She didn't know them,
but they knew her pretty well.
She was confused of her feelings,
but they clearly weren't.
She was their angel,
and they were her beasts.
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I'm writing this story here again with a little modi...
(Guys i changed the pic of Arabella cuz i couldn't find the previous pic in my files, hope thats not a problem to you guys)
Arabella's POV
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Oh God! I can't believe that those three guys are here!! In my uncle's company!! But honestly i couldn't even focus on them cuz of the filthy hand of my uncle which was draped around my shoulder. I truly hate it when he touches me. He's a monster!
We all head towards the meeting room. They take their seats and I walk towards the projector to start it. Throughout the meeting all I did was listen and jot down important points. While doing so I could feel multiple eyes on me but I just didn't have the guts to just lift my head and look at the culprit who was drilling a hole in my head with their stares. It might anger my uncle, if he sees me ogling our clients and he might punish me in a much worse way.
"So what do you guys think about the deal? What are your opinions? Are you guys willing to sign it?" My uncle asks, once the explaining of the deal is done. I look up at them and see that they are glancing at each and speaking with their eyes, well that's what I think but I can be wrong. Then David (I learned their names from the client file) starts speaking, I assume he's the eldest. " I think we'll need some time to thoroughly go through it, and then only we can give a word whether we are signing it or not." "Sure! Take your time." Says my uncle in rather chirpier way.
Out of the corner of my eyes i see Damon sit straighter. " Who prepared the presentation?", he asks in his usual cold voice, making my head snap towards him. i myself thought it might actually break with the force i turned towards him. My mind starts racing with all stupid questions like.... Did they not like my work? Will they not sign the deal because of it? Cuz if they are not impressed then i think i should start digging my own grave. Because my uncle would skin me alive if i upsetted his clients, especially such important ones.
My breathing started becoming laboured. i could sense a panic attack coming but i cant let that happen! I need to calm myself down! Deep breaths Ari! In and Out just like you do it all the time. In and Out. Eventually my breathing becomes normal. i didnt realize that i had somehow closed my eyes during this, so when i open them i find three pairs of concerned eyes looking at me. i just give them a small smile and turn my towards my uncle when i heard him start speaking.
"My assistant here prepared it. Why? Is it not up to your mark?" He asks them while glaring hard at me. All I could do is bow my head slightly and whimper lowly. I was scared...
But their reply surprises me. "Quite Impressive Ari! Oh! I'm sorry, is it fine if I call you Ari?" Elijah says making my jaw slacked in shock. I never received any compliments apart from Mark and Stella. Elijah looks at my shocked face and chuckles softly and bends to my height, looking at me with adoration. I couldn't help but smile at him, a real, genuine smile while makes his eyes light up even more. "Yes, you can call me Ari" I say still looking in his eyes. "That's good to hear darling" He says softly so only i could hear, the endearment has me turning pink. He smirks satisfied with the effect he has on me. He straightens up when David starts speaking.
