RED FLAGS

One

I finish brushing my hair with a small smile. "Why are you smiling?" Kelly asks looking at me weirdly. I just shrug, the smile still plastered on my face. "Okay..." She says as she looks at her phone. "I'm heading to the office. See you later babe." she says.

"I'm gonna be late. Don't wait up." I announce and the small smile on her face drops.

"Please tell me it's the same one as Friday's." She says dramatically and I roll my eyes.

"You know the rules, I don't repeat." I say with a smirk and she groans before turning to pick up her blue purse. "What do you think of this dress?"

"Your ass looks great." She answers and I grin completely agreeing with her as I look at the mirror for the last time. I pick up my red chanel bag.

"Say Hi to Tim and tell him that I'm sorry I couldn't make it to dinner today." I say making my way out of our apartment.

"I'm sure he'll understand just like the last twenty times." She says sarcastically but I pretend not to hear. Tim is Kelly's boyfriend and former co-worker. He went to work for another company since they had a no dating rule policy so he and Kelly could be together. When Kelly told me that, I scoffed but kept the comments to myself. Don't get me wrong, Tim is a great guy. I knew him since he worked with Sean on many projects but I just don't get why he would leave a great job just because he wanted to be with Kelly, then later on hurt her? It just makes no sense.

I let out a breath as I walk into my Red Porsche 911 Turbo S. My dad bought it after my break-up with Sean. I never understood why he did it but I never complained or questioned anything but I suspect that it's because he and mother had to travel just when I was heartbroken and they couldn't be there.

I drive to 'The Black Company' where a whole floor was given to me for my show. I started the show six months ago, two months after my break-up and since then, it has gained popularity around the country. I've signed contracts with different stations from different countries where they air it.

I park my car to my designated spot then come out with a smile and walk into the building as everyone greets me and I give a small nod to acknowledge them. I get into the elevator and press 5 then look the watch on my wrist. "Hmm, ten minutes to spare." I say as the elevator stops on the first floor then opens to reveal my dad and another man who's looking at something in his phone.

"Hey daddy?" I wave as dad smiles and gets in. The man looks up and my breath hitches for a second before he gets in too.

"Good morning honey." Dad responds with a smile as he hugs me. Dad and I have always been closer than I and other family members. We are a close family but mum has always been so engrossed in Naomi's modelling career. And writing her novels. My phone rings just as dad turns to the man behind him ready to introduce us and I smile apologetically. It's my assistant.

I pick up the call just in time as we reach on my floor. The elevator doors open and I see Carla (my assistant). She moves the phone from her ear and mine stops ringing.

"Looks like you're needed."

"I'll come see you daddy when I'm done with the show." He nods with a smile and I wave as I check out the man beside him. He looks at me with a sexy smirk on his face and I reply with a raise of my eyebrow just as the elevator doors fully close. I'll have to ask dad who he is later on. He does look rich according his clothes and the way he carries himself though. But why don't I know him then?

"Morning Alex, everyone is waiting for you." Carla says her usual morning speech as we walk towards my office. I place down my bag and switch off my phone since I don't need distractions while on stage.