Elizabeth POV
"You can't deny the way you look at him, or the times I catch you passing by his desk continuously to see his face. You can't deny the way you run out of words when we meet him" the tone of his voice increased as he approached me.
" If you know all this stuff. Why did you ask me on a date? Why would you go out with a woman who is taken? "I looked back to face him.
" It was a way to ensure my thoughts " he snapped " Because if you were his devotee you wouldn't be here with me. You wouldn't accept my request. But here you are " He gestured at me " which makes the rumors true! "
"What rumors? " I questioned perplexed. I can't believe he played me like this.
"The whole company knows Hailey is Mr. Richardson's girlfriend. And since you showed up, he was taking great care of you. Always shouting at drivers and employees for you. To not forget the way he looks at you whenever you run by. I'm a man and I know it when someone has a thing with a girl " I slapped him unconsciously.
"How could you? " Tears at the back of my eyes as I moved back " So sad that it is coming from you. I thought you know me" Daniel didn't raise his head.
" Says a woman who spent the night with a man who has a girlfriend " He smirks mischievously.
His talking expanded in my body like poison. My feet couldn't carry me anymore. I don't deserve this. What did I do wrong to be in such a mischievous situation? Even the reality is harder to absorb. I understand now why everyone was giving me those looks this morning. Never in my career was I disrespected or even have my manners or potential questioned.
"You don't know anything " I snapped "And you don't deserve to," I said gesturing to a taxi before I break out in front of him. There's this Ball in my throat that's suffocating me. I feel like I'm going to explode.
As I got home I throw my heels on the floor and sat with my feet on the sofa burying my face in my thighs. Cry filling my face. How can I face anyone after this even my only friend at work hates me? It's all because of my stupidity thinking I can have Chris back but all I got is heartbreak and disrespect. For the first time, I find myself wanting to hide away, to be unreachable. Sorrow burning my insides. I suck at emotions and relationships. I should've returned back when I found him here. I should've told my boss and move away. I ran away to follow my dreams but here is my dream and Chris in one place. No exit! Either I fight and complete what I came here to do or start again somewhere else. But there's no escape from love, If you don't live it with its grief and happiness you'll leave with memories hunting you. I left once, It was difficult at first, remembering all the good memories and facing solitude every night.
"At least I wasn't broken " The voice inside my head speaks.
The next morning, I called the secretary announcing to her that I have a medical condition. I wasn't ready to face anyone. I hadn't even the power to handle people's stares. I woke up tired like there was someone beating me to sleep. I do understand now how hard emotional abuse is. It's like a turn-off for the body. I prepared my breakfast putting down everything I found in the fridge snacks chocolate coffee. It's an efficient way to handle trauma.
I was deep in thought when my phone rang. I picked up unmindful of the caller id.
"Hello!" I answered with an exhausted voice.
"Elizabeth!" My heart palpitated at the masculine gruff voice. The one I know by heart.
"Are you okay? did you consider going to the doctor ?"He continued" Should I send you the driver ?"
"Chris! Please stop! I don't need a doctor nor a driver. I just need to be as distant as I could from you. Since the day I stepped into London and my whole life turned around. I spoiled my career, friendships, and reputation all in 2 months. I didn't come here to be the homewrecker the whole company is talking about." I shouted through the phone. unable to control my rage.
" What are you talking about? I haven't caught anything like that" He snapped. "If so I can show up and clear the misunderstanding "
"Chris! It will only worsen the situation, I'm not an infant nor you are my boyfriend. If we looked back The rumors started when you argued for me with Hailey! You cant imagine the hurtful words I was told even from my closest friend " I took a lungful of air trying to stop the tears from falling down " I'm fed up with these circumstances, I'll tell everyone the truth including Hailey. I'm unable to keep this secret anymore "Chris choked. All I could hear is the sound of his heavy breath.
" Elizabeth! I know we have a sad history together. . I haven't pardoned you yet But I won't bear you suffering because of me. Especially in my own company. The reason why I had your back these days is because of your competencies and the history we shared together. I'm sorry if you have mistaken it for sentiments" I felt uneasiness arises in my abdomen. How can a saying feel like a sword in your heart and a relief in one full spoon?
"Leave it to me Eliz, Okay? I'm sorry for the pain I caused you. I really hope you won't consider giving up work at the company" he uttered with a relieved tone.
Before I could let out a word the line hang up. I stood still as a tear dropped from my eyes. I will rather be yelled at by him than to be treated like this. Now that I know what I've lost, I regret every step I took away from him. I was blinded by my selfishness, unaware of the pain I caused.
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