I Know I Shouldn't But I Just Can't Stop Myself

When Do We Take Action?

Chapter 8
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Crystal-Violet
My alarm went off at 8 am that Monday morning, way too early for my liking, especially on a Monday. But today I get to spend a full day with Martin instead of just a couple hours so that brightened up my day.

I sat up and stretched and breathed in deeply. Man, I am in such a good mood today. Just then, my phone goes off, signaling that someone has texted me. It's from Dustin.

"Hey babe! Good luck on your first day! What time do you get off?"

I was about to reply to him until I realized that I don't know when I get off. I felt like calling the office but I didn't wanna seem like I need Martin for everything since I called yesterday morning as well.
I just replied to him saying
"Thanks. I don't know when I get off. I'll ask Martin and I'll let you know. I love you!"

"Ok, no problem. And I love you too." He responded.

I proceed to get ready. I did my usual morning routine. I showered and washed my hair. I didn't want to go to work with my hair wet so I blow dried it. When I let my hair dry naturally,  it gets frizzy, and frizzy hair is really unattractive in my opinion. Whenever my hair is frizzy in public, my confidence lowers. So I blow dry it with an anti-frizz serum whenever I'm leaving the house for something important that requires me to be a little dressy.

As for my outfit today, I decided on a short, plain black sleeveless dress. It reached a couple inches above the knee.   I paired it with a sliver necklace of an open heart, some stud earrings, and a charm bracelet that matches the necklace.

For my makeup, I applied a pinkish colored eyeshadow to my eyelids, with a shade of medium brown into my crease and a silver-white color to my inner corner. I applied some winged eyeliner and false lashes, some matte liquid lipstick, that being from Kylie's lip kit because who else's? The shade of the lipstick that I applied was Posie K. I did my eyebrows as well. Eyebrows needs to be on fleek, all day everyday. I then finished off the look with my foundation, concealer, contour, blush, and finishing powder. I found some black heels to put on. I checked my appearance in the mirror that's found on my closet door. Seems nice enough. Will Martin like it?

Wait, I don't need to be thinking if Martin will accept it. I am a strong, independent woman who doesn't need a man's opinion on their look. I look and feel confident so what the hell.

I got my Chanel purse and put my keys, phone, pens, makeup that I might need to touch up later, and phone charger. It was now 8:27 so I needed to get going. I grabbed an apple before I walked out the door. I guess that'll be my breakfast for the day.

Walking out the door and locking it, I made my way to my car in the driveway. First full day with Martin starts today.

Caroline
Martin walks in looking all freshened up, and looking much more refreshed. I smile. He's so cute.

I gave myself a time check. It was 8:36 am. I have around  twenty four minutes until that bitch comes for her first day of work. Ugh I can't stand her.

Martin walks by me without saying a word. I was about to let him go on about his way when I suddenly remembered to ask him how Crystal knows my name.

"Oh, Martin!"
"Huh, what?"
"Umm how does Crystal know my name?"
"I told her since you didn't."
"Why? I didn't tell her my name for a reason?"
"Oh it's just that you always tell everybody your name whenever they call or have a walk-in. Why didn't you tell her your name?"
"Because I don't like- I mean I don't really know. I guess it just slipped my mind." I lie.
"Oh-" Martin gets cut off by someone walking through the front door.

Oh my god did Crystal really think she was gonna impress Martin by
1. Coming in early and
2. Wearing what she's wearing?
Theres no way Martin would ever comment on her-

"Wow Crystal! You look amazing!" Martin compliments her. You have got to be kidding me. My mouth falls open but I close it as quickly as I could before anyone noticed. She did look really pretty but I wasn't gonna let neither of them know that.

She smiles, twirls and does a curtsy. Martin starts clapping for her. Who does she think she is? Good thing they can't see the death glares that I'm giving the both of them right now.

I might as well give her a small compliment so she doesn't think I'm stuck up or mad at her or anything.

"You look very nice Crystal."
"Thanks Caroline. You don't look too bad yourself."

Ugh, can she not? We're not friends!
"Oh thank you." I fake a smile.

Martin
Holy shit she looks absolutely beautiful! Wow, I'm so glad I hired her. When Caroline complimented her, I was stunned for a second. She doesn't like Crystal at all. Maybe she did it to not make her look like a stuck up bitch. That's the only explanation I can think of.

"Alright Martin, what do we do now?" Crystal asks, holding her hands up, palms face up, at shoulder height with a smile on her face. She's in such a good mood today, it makes me happy.
"Do you wanna go up to the studio so you can get started"
"Sure! I'm so excited." She says and starts speed walking to me. Oh my god, how does she keep her balance in those shoes? It honestly baffles me how women walk in them.

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Crystal-Violet
"Okay, so I have something to tell you." Martin says. Uh-oh, did I do something?
"Relax, your fine." Martin says with a slight chuckle, noticing my eyes widening.

"Well in that case, proceed!" I say.
"Okay so, you know how Caroline breaks the rules by being unprofessional." I nod.
"So I've come up with a plan to teach her a lesson."
"Oohhhh this sounds interesting."
Martin laughs. "So if you're up to it, if not that's fine. I was thinking that we could pretend to like each other, you know being flirty and whatnot. That way, Caroline will get jealous and and heartbroken and she'll know not to ever break the rules again."
"I mean, I don't wanna break the poor girl's heart."
"I know, I don't either. We could just flirt with each other. I wouldn't give her any sort of flirtatious attention. All the attention would be on you."
"I think that'll work better. I know how much you love producing. I'm sorry you have to put up with her antics. Why haven't you fired her yet anyway?"
"Because it would be a lengthy process to find another person to manage the front desk if I do fire Caroline."
"I'm so sorry."
"It's fine. I think she'll learn this lesson we're about to teach."
"When shall we take action?"
"At the end of the day when everyone is getting ready to go home."
"Okay. Oh, that reminds me! When do I get off?"
"10:00 pm. Is that fine?"
"Absolutely." I give him a genuine smile.

Martin clapped his hands together.
"Let's get started!"

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Chapter 8 all finished! Whoo I have so much in store for this book, you guys aren't ready! As always, thanks for reading. Stay beautiful! Martin loves you, and so do I. ;)
                                 ~Lilian