I parked my car in the garage,I was threading the conversation with dad and mom. I sighed before climbing down and walking to the front door. I don't bother to ring the doorbell,I just push it open. The air was tense but no one was in sight,I walked further in,sighting Ethan in the living room. "Dad and mom are waiting for you in the study" he gives me a sad smile,that can only mean one thing dad is furious. I nod before placing my bag beside him and taking the stairs. The study was the last room on this floor,once in front of it I knocked. "Come in Annabelle" dad says and I pushed the door open walking in. Dad sat on his usual seat behind the mahogany desk while mom sat on the couch pressed against the right wall at the corner. "Take a seat" he points to the chairs directly across the desk,I took one. Dad breathes out before speaking,"I have noticed your high level of disrespect lately Elizabeth and I want to address it". "I'm sorry about my tone and all but you have to take blame for provoking me,how can you sign a contract that makes me look weak" I rant. He stares at me,"I did it for you but clearly my intentions were misinterpreted," I scoffed. "You're grounded," "what?!" I snap my eyes to meet his, "You heard me no phones or laptops for a week you need to watch your attitude" he frowns. "You can't do that I'm an adult," I argue sincerely annoyed,"you can be a grandma for all I care but when you live under my roof you follow my rules". "Mom" I turned to face her,"no leaving the house also" she adds instead of helping. "I can't believe this" I scoffed,"two weeks" dad says casually. I opened my mouth to argue but thought against it,"can I leave?" "Yes take a shower and come help me with dinner". I stand up stomping away,grounded? What I'm I?13 I groan slamming my room door shut. I deserved this though,I have being rude and I really do need a reality check. Dad does everything for me the least I can do is accord him the right respect. Oh god how do I get out of this? Two weeks is a fucking long time,I need to plan my birthday and all. I take the shower going down to help with dinner. Mom didn't even spare me a glance just instructs me on what to do,I guess she's mad at me too.
"Can I meet my friends at lunch?" I asked dad during breakfast. He looks at mom and she nods,"yes but nothing else" he frowns. I fought down the tears,my dad has never being so mad at me and it's all my fault. I ate quickly not being able to bear the silent treatment anymore,"I'm going to work" I announced. "Okay" dad smiles which turns into a frown quickly when he remembers his suppose to be mad at me. Atleast there is hope to build our bond back,the ride to work was filled with sad songs. Once in my office I dive right into work,I'm getting a hang of things and I have never being more proud of myself. Charles stops by on his way to William's office,"hey beautiful" he grins from the door. "Charles fancy seeing you here" I chuckled at his goofiness,"well my bro needs me so have fun" he winks before leaving. I nod even though he was gone before focusing on the changes William wanted on the CHARLOTTE FISHERS deal. This was going to be a big deal and it helps that I'm going on a three days trip to Malibu talk about fun. The down side was I had to deal with William alone for three days but that trip wasn't coming up till another two weeks so enough time to build my armour. Lunch arrived faster than expected and surprisingly I didn't feel the effects of not having my phone. I locked up my office before making my way to the elevator,I was joined by Charles. "You're still here?" "Yah! my brother is a dick when his upset" Charles grumbles. I fought down the urge to ask what's wrong with him,this crush thing is moving too fast for me. "I'm sorry you have to deal with that," "no don't be my bro is cool and he has sacrificed alot for me and my sis" Charles gave me a sad smile. "Well I'm the eldest so.." I chuckled,"I'm sure you're a good big sis" he winks. What's up with all this compliments,please tell me his not flirting with me that will be a sticky situation. The elevator saves me,"bye Charles," "hey Lizzy can I get your digits" he strails behind me out the office. "Sure but I don't have my phone right now" I gave him a tight smile,guess my suspicions has being confirmed. "Well we could arrange something when your phone is back" he chuckles,"umm,Charles I have to go" I point to my car,"sure have fun" he watches me go. He was still staring at me with a big goofy grin as I drove off,I know that look,Charles was totally crushing on me. I should be happy about this, his a handsome young man but I'm more terrified than excited. I shook all work stuffs to the back of my mind,I can deal with that later,I pulled into the familiar parking lot. I spotted Sarah's car as I was walking in,she had a thing for punctuality I will give her that. The waiter leads me to her,she sat alone nose deep in a fashion magazine. "Hey!" I called softly not to startle her,"Lizzy hi,you need to see this" she pulls me down beside her. "Does this gown look familiar?" she shoves the magazine in my face,"wait this is that lace gown I bought" I gasps, holding the magazine to examine the picture properly. "Exactly and Kylie Jenner is wearing it,girl you got lucky only three of this dress were produced" she grins. "I haven't worn it if you want it" I smiled at her,"you will do that for me" she frowns,"Sarah fashion is your passion not mine,I will" I chuckled. "God Lizzy!" she hugs me, the hug was a big move coming from Sarah,her family are not the most affectionate pair so she detests it. "What did I miss? Sarah's hugging" Gera jokes making her presence known. "That's the first and last time" Sarah whines pulling away from me. "Where's your t-shirt" I stared at Gera who was spotting a black dress looking prepared for a date. "I did a quick change in my work bathroom I definitely don't want yesterday to repeat itself" she playfully glares at us. "Well for the record that shirt was really hideous" Sarah smirks and I nod along.
♥️♥️♥️♥️ Charles and Lizzy well that's a couple I can picture but William might be the cock blocker in that story. Vote and comment lovelies,it's Joan in the building yah!
