SUNDAY, 18 NOVEMBER
Today, I decided to go to work later than usual. I am really not feeling well, my heart feels so heavy. I just want to be in my mother's house.
I get to Stefan's house and find him there.
Stefan: well, you're late today. I hope you are okay.
I avoid eye contact with him and go upstairs. I can hear his footsteps as he follows me.
Me: stop following me, Stefan.
I say as my voice breaks and tears fall uncontrollably from my eyes and each step I take is a struggle as I begin to feel weak in my knees.
Stefan: will you stop?
Me: no.
He gently grabs my arm and pulls me to him. He drags me to his room and locks the door. He brings me close to him and pulls me into a teddy bear hug. My heart betrays me and I just cry it all out as he silently comforts me.
After some time, I stop crying and he holds my hand and leads me to one of his couches.
Stefan: please talk to me.
Me: no, I am going to look stupid.
Stefan: just talk to me, please.
Me: I feel home sick. I miss home, I miss my mom, I miss my brother and lately, I really miss my dad too.
I don't know why I'm telling him all of this but okay. I continue telling how I have been feeling lately and we spend an hour or two sitting on floor talking about it.
Stefan: now, don't be sad. you already look ugly, you look even worse when you cry.
Me: oh, please. as if you look good.
Stefan: I am the most handsome man you know.
There is a knock at the door and he gets up to open it. It's one of his little minions.
Guy: boss, we need you.
Stefan: I will be with you now.
I look at the guy and he doesn't even dare to look up or look at Stefan's face. He is speaking to him with his head bowed down. I think this is way beyond respect, it has got to be fear.
Stefan: you're still here?
Guy: my apologies, boss.
He walks away and it's just me and Stefan. He needs to go so I just stand up and attempt to walk out but he pulls me back to him. He closes the door.
Stefan: I have an important business dinner tomorrow and you are my date.
Me: what?!
Stefan: yes, see you then.
I don't even argue with him because he is so serious right now. I don't think I can even laugh at him right now.
He grabs his coat and walks out.
Me: what?!
MONDAY, 19 NOVEMBER
Stefan was really not joking when he said that I am his date to this business ceremony of his but on a Monday?
I am all dressed up for his award ceremony. He sent me a dress earlier on so I am wearing it. It's a beautiful, ombre, green and white dress. I am also wearing, classy, black heels and a white Van Cleef bracelet. He sent everything and I mean, everything!
I then install a curly bob wig and I look so amazing! I then place concealer where needed, blend it then do a quick lip combo. When I'm done, I get a text from him telling me to come downstairs.
Nikki: girl! Stef, is definitely taking you home with him tonight! you are going to sleep in his arms.
Me: no!
She laughs at me until she can't breath.
Nikki: you are so terrified of him. I think you look gorgeous, he better reward you for looking this beautiful for his dinner.
She's right. I look so good, I am in disbelief. My waist is snatched, my petite body looks so good in this dress. I look like the 'rich aunt'. As I'm standing there, I get a call from him.
