A Touch Of Love and Diamonds

Chapter 3

Upon reaching her house,she dusted herself some leftovers leaves by her clothes

Vera: jumping into that bush was a bad idea, glad it wasn't poison ivy.

Entering the house, she heard chatters from the kitchen

Vera: Bel? You there

From there it was quiet, who in the actual hell is in her house, for sure Bella wasn't alone, silently putting her things down, she sneaks in the kitchen and to her surprised it was her boyfriend and Bella, handing her some glass of wine

Vera: what's all this?
Paul: a surprise congratulations party?
Vera: oh, ok. You could've told me you're heading here
Paul: I know, I'm sorry. Bella let me in so, come on baby, I'm sorry

Planting kisses on her,she laughs

Vera: ok ok, you're forgiven for now, let me go change and let's eat dinner
Bella: someone's a busy bee
Vera: I can't even

Heading upstairs, she changed into so comfortable outfit.. helping the two adults below they set up the table and starts eating

Bella: so how's you first day?
Vera: it was ok, just tiring.. my boss is a terror-ish guy, a bit cold hearted but he's ok
Bella: he's hot too
Vera: bel! No ok? He's business focused nothing can get through him, I just hope tomorrow will be less draining

The next morning, with 2 coffee in hand she entered his office a minute late

Vera: good morning
Patrick: you're late
Vera: correction, a minute late sir. I had to stop for a coffee, I got you one too
Patrick: did you make it yourself?
Vera: I didn't had time so no
Patrick: then no, I don't drink manufactured things only homemade.. so where's that lil surprise visit of yours
Vera: well it's a bit early but I assure you she'll be here. Is there anything I can help you with?
Patrick: now that you mentioned it, I need you to pick up my suit, iron, press and deliver it to my desk before 10
Vera: but it's already 8:30
Patrick: then you better hop to it, here's the address. This time no late excuses. Go Now
Vera: yes sir boss, I'm uber-ing right?
Patrick: the driver's waiting by the parking lot
Vera: oh shit, ok be right back.

Rushing to the elevator, she read the sigh 'Out of Order'.

Vera: great! The stairs it is, and I'm wearing heels, that damn bastard

Taking slow and easy steps down at least a few hundred flock of stairs. With a victorious smirk on his face, he watched her by the camera struggling to maintain her balance while going down the stairs. With his tailored made suit on his hand, he suddenly burst out laughing as she suddenly broke a heel. With all eyes focused on his new attitude, he straighten himself pretending to forget what just happened

Bex: sir? What suit is she getting? Isn't the one on your hand the one you dry-cleaned yesterday?
Patrick: yes and?
Bex: what's the point of you sending her out?
Patrick: none of your concern. Get back to work..

As he walked away, Bex did nothing but scoff at his attitude.. upon reaching his office, he saw the familiar pair of shoes sitting by his chair, stopping at his tracks he slowly backed up quietly before Olivia notice his presence

Patrick: Bex, give me Vera's number now

Handing him a piece of paper, he dialed immediately her number with a smug on his face, never in his life he was doubted wrong. And today he isn't taking it well

Vera: go for Vera?
Patrick: where are you?
Vera: just stopped at the laundry store why?
Patrick: get your ass back here ASAP
Vera: umm why?
Patrick: you-- ummm
Vera: yessss?🤭
Patrick: you were right