Changing the CEO

Victory

Today is the charity event at the hospital. Daniel bought me a forest green gown. It is a strapless heart shape dress. Shayla does my hair up and my makeup.
"Wow Rose, you clean up very nice," she winks.
I blush. "You think Daniel will like it?"
She smiles. "He loves you Rose. He will love it."
I smile back. He really does love me.
Daniel and I arrive to the event. Everyone is dress so elegant. Daniel pulls me to him and we pose for a reporter.
As I turn to my right, I see him. He is smiling wide as he takes a photo with a woman. I recognize the woman with Luke. She is the doctor who attended him when I took him to the hospital. She looks like a royal Indian woman. Her dress moves as she is walking towards me. Luke is behind her.
"Miss Rose?" She smiles at me.
I start to get nervous. "H-Hey hi miss doctor lady,"
Oh man, I am so stupid.
"I'm Dr. Holmes Remember?"
I nod. Luke arrives at her side. His tuxedo is matching the red color of her dress.
Daniel soon catches up to me and wraps his arm around me. "Hello Dr. Holmes, how are you?"
She smiles. "Very well, I am glad you did come Daniel. This is such am important cause for this hospital."
"Anything to help the community," Daniel sounds so respectful.
I am just looking at Dr. Holmes. She is so beautiful. Is she with him? As a girlfriend? Are they just friends?
"Miss Rose, are you feeling well? Do you need medical assistance?"
I shake my head. "No, no I need to go to the bathroom." I walk out of the situation. My stomach feels like it dropped to the floor. My throat feels dry. Why cant I just get over it? He did. I lock myself in the restroom. I feel so dizzy. I sit on the floor and start to relax. After a couple of minutes Daniel texts me.
"Where are you? Are you ok?"
"Yes, just stuck in the ladies room. To much info but my stomach feels weird. I'll be out soon," I reply.

"Rose?" Luke knocks. It makes me jump. "I-I am fine. Go away," I say as I stand.
Why is he looking for me? I look myself in the mirror. I may look 'beautiful' but I feel like a total mess.
"Rose, Nayda is asking if you feel well, she said you look like you want to vomit," he says.
Is that her name?
"I'm fine," I sigh. I just need to suck it up. I like Daniel. He is my boyfriend.
I open the door and Luke smiles. "I knew it," he whispers.
"What? That I have diarrhea?"
He frowns. "So you are sick? Why didn't you stay home then?"
I sigh. "Nothing Mr. Newman, I need to go." He gets my arm before I can leave. "I am sorry. I know that I used you. I knew that you had feelings for me other than just lust. I should have talked to you. I am happy you are well and you look great. I deserve every name in the book and a slap and a kick in the balls-"
"Shut up," I say, "I am with Daniel and you're with her. Just let this be."
Luke looks at me. His eyes meet mine. "I know that too."
His scent brings me back to everything. My chest hurts.
"I am not drinking anymore. Nayda has been my rock and I owe you a lot."
So she changed him. At least, he changed for the better.
"Bye," I whisper.
"So you really hate me?"
Is this man serious? I can't avoid to roll my eyes. "No Luke."
He smirks. "You don't."
I get my arm back and go back to Daniel. We sit and the event starts. We dine lamb and wine. Gordon's is able to donate $5000 to the children sector of the hospital. I'm glad Daniel could have done that.
"Please welcome Dr. Nayda Holmes for the ending statement," the announcer steps down.
Nayda smiles, "I am so thankful to be working for this great hospital and community. I am joyful that everyone in here has contributed to better our children's lives and health,"
I look towards Luke. He looks at her as if she is the most goodness woman on earth. Did he ever looked at me this way?

Luke's Point of View

Nayda's speech is going great. She had a panic attack earlier. She thinks she is cheesy and idiotic. I am glad everyone is agreeing and liking her right now.
I suddenly get the sense of eyes on me. I turn my eyes to my left and see Rose looking at me. Why is she looking at me? Did my apology affect her? Does she want me back?
The applause stops me from thinking. Nayda thanks the crowd and walks off the stage. The event has ended.
I stand and walk towards her. "I did it!" she hugs me.
"I knew you could do it," I chuckle.
She kisses me quickly. "Thank you."
"Hey Luke," Daniel taps my shoulder. I turn around. "Yes?"
"Glad you aren't going downhill now. The trip to India helped a lot,"
I nod, "yeah it did."
"Is Dr. Holmes your girlfriend now?" he smiles at her. He is being honest about her.
"Well Mr. Daniel, we are thinking about that," she answers.
"Good, Luke needs someone just like I found my person, he deserves it,"
Okay, now he is just being an asshole. He is declaring his victory.
"Thank you for coming. Rose is waiting for you," Nayda smiles. She gets my arm and drags me away. I turn my head and see Rose hugging Daniel. I might see her embrace him at their wedding next by this rate. I can't do anything about that. I lost.