'Noted. Boss.' (GirlxGirl) (BossxIntern)

Chapter 21 - Be Mine

*Song: Only Want You by Rita Ora*

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As we drive our way back to London, Danielle suddenly asks if she can see my place.

I quickly think over if there's anything inappropriate lying around in my studio before saying yes.

To impress her, I tell her that I want to make her dinner, to which she just rolls her eyes and says she is going to lead the cooking if we don't want to end up in the A&E.

So mean.

After we buy all the ingredients for dinner, instead of going straight to my place, Danielle takes a detour to hers.

'Why are we at your place?' I ask curiously as we walk into the lift.

She gives me a bored look, 'I still have a cat to feed, remember?' She then adds carelessly, 'Plus, I'll need some clothes if I'm staying over at yours.'

She's staying over?

My face burns bright at the thought of that.

Despite the heavy news about my mum, things seem to be going well with Danielle.

A blessing in disguise, maybe?

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'Go wash the carrots and onions and cut them in chunks.' She orders me as she works on the seasoning of the beef.

'Aye, aye, boss.' I jokingly reply, earning a deadly eye.

While the beef is roasted in the oven and the soup simmered on the stove, Danielle decides to take a quick shower, finally letting me take charge of the food.

I leisurely scroll through my social media while keeping an eye on the stove.

Suddenly, a message pops up on Danielle's mobile screen.

I don't mean to pry, but it is so close to me that it only takes one glimpse to read the message clearly.

Frank:
Hey, sexy, last time you left me high and dry in the hotel...make it up to me tonight?

My heart inevitably sinks a little bit.

She indeed told me she was getting laid that Friday night...but knowing it doesn't make me feel better.

Should I ask her about it?

I mean if we're dating now, it should be alright for me to ask, right?

'Are you even paying attention to the food?' Danielle comes out of the bathroom, drying her hair with a towel, 'Remind me, never let you cook alone.' She teases.

'Sorry, I was distracted.' I apologise and turn off the stove. 'Can I ask you something, Danielle?'

'Sure, but I can't promise to answer.' She smirks, bending down to check the beef.

I take a deep breath and let the words roll out of my mouth, 'What are we now?'

She stands up straight, squinting her eyes at me cautiously, 'What do you mean?'

'I mean, where we stand in this relationship.'

I lock my gaze in her eyes, needing her to be real with me.

She stares back at me, her gaze complicated but voice unwavering, giving me an answer that makes my heart sink, 'I'm your boss, you're my intern, and we spend time off work.'

'That's it?' I raise a brow, crossing my arms over my chest.

I can't believe she just said that. After all this time, that's where we're getting at?