UNDER HIS INFLUENCE

Chapter 6

Kayla

I don't know what kind of awkward I was at but it was beyond awkward atleast for me.

The tension at the office was back on since the dinner. It felt like nothing had actually happened. Maybe it was like that. Nothing had actually happened.

I thought we had gotten some where with our work relationship,or atleast I had hoped we would act a bit more civilized with one another but, no. Nothing of that sort happened.

After that night,he seemed much more distant than he already was.
When he dropped me off after the dinner,he had said nothing during the whole drive home. And even when I had said thank you to him,he had only nodded and driven away.

This whole week has been much more tense and I am glad it is already Friday.Atleast I will get out of this office for a few days and it will help me get the toxicity out of my system cause if we are being honest, everything about Ian is just so toxic.

Wrapping up everything for the week and ensuring that everything is in order for the business trip Mr.Rossi is about to attend,I decided to check out with the boss.

"May I come in, sir?" I asked having knocked gently on his door.

""Please do,Miss Matthews."

I walked in and positioned myself in front of his desk.

"I am done for the day,sir. I just wanted to come check out with you and to leave everything you might need for your trip with you sir. I have also ensured that your reservation is ready and they have the suite ready for you."

"And where will you be staying,Miss Matthews?"

"Excuse me?"

"Yes. I don't expect you to share the room with me. So did you get a room for yourself too?"

"I am afraid I don't know what you mean,Mr.Rossi. I will be staying at my home sir."

"Unless you have a house in Sydney, I don't see how that is possible."

He could not possibly be saying I had to go for the trip.

"Yes,I am Miss Matthews,"

Does he read minds now,or did I say that out loud.

"No,I don't read minds,but your facial expressions gave you away."

"But,sir. How could I possibly go to the trip with you?And why?"

"Simple.You are my personal assistant and I am going for a work trip."

"No,way.How do you expect me to get ready. The flight is in two hours and I don't even have a ticket. I don't even have clothes ready.Why didn't you inform me of this earlier?"

"I don't think arguing with me will get you ready. You have thirty minutes to get yourself ready and be out of the house. My driver will be waiting for you."

"But, sir..."

" The clock is ticking, Miss Matthews.
You had better left this place before the traffic became bad."

So much for a quiet and non toxic weekend. Some guts this man has!!
How does he expect me to be ready for an abrupt trip in 30 minutes.
I swear if I had my way I would kill this mf.

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30 minutes later
Honk!!

Thank God I was done packing and getting myself something to eat. I am sure my BP would have dropped if I hadn't.  I made my way for the door,with my travel suitcase in hand and my laptop bag and handbag straddled at my shoulder.
I made sure to cross check whether all taps were closed and all electric appliances were turned off. Well, except the refrigerator. I will send Millie to check in on things if I forget something.

Honk!!!
Well that was my cue. I closed the door behind me and head for the elevator along with my luggage.It only took me five minutes to get out of the building and I immediately caught sight of the black SUV.

"Good evening Miss Matthews.i will put your luggage in the trunk. " A tall man dressed all  in black  said and I handed him my suitcase. I opened the back door and was startled when I saw him.

"Took you long enough!!

"Try getting yourself ready for an abrupt trip in 30 minutes." I snapped as I climbed into the car.

"Well, next time you will learn your duties Miss Matthews."

I was in no mood to fight,so I kept quiet and checked my handbag to ensure I had my passport and phone.

Thankfully I did. I texted Millie about everything.She was quick to reply and agreed to spend the weekend over at my place just to take care of things. I put my ear pods into my ears, played music on my phone and settled back in my seat .

This was going to be a long journey!!