I walk into the office still so tired from the event yesterday, I got on my dark sunglasses because I didn't have time to do my makeup and I have eye bags from not sleeping properly.
"Good Morning Laurel" I greet her not stopping for small talk
"Oh Good morning Anna!" She calls out behind me
"How was the ball?" She asks and I stop in my tracks
I never told Laurel about the ball
I walk towards her table taking my glasses off
"I never told you about the ball so..." I give her a puzzled look waiting for an explanation. She waves a magazine in my face smiling mischievously and i furrow my brows in confusion, taking the magazine from her.
I go through it handing it back to her in annoyance
"There's nothing here" She shakes her head, she turns to a page, pushing the magazine back to me and my eyes go wide
It's a picture of Keith and I kissing at the ball
"OH MY GOODNESS!" I gasp
"Uh huh" Laurel wiggles her brows at me
"Could this be true love?
Is the most eligible billionaire in LA ready to settle?"
"Who is she"
I stare at the articles published and suddenly my phone rings
"Anna, have you seen The Hollywood reporter's new Magazine?" she asks sounding really worried
"Actually..." I turn to the front page of the magazine
"Los Angeles Times Magazine" I say upset
"Last thing I want is my face on every magazine in LA" I tell her
"I know...I'm so sorry, At work already?" She asks
"Yeah, ugh, I'm just gonna head up to my office. This is so not it" I tell her, mouthing "thank you" to Laurel for informing me before walking to the elevator.
Arriving at my office, I get to work immediately hoping to forget about everything. I hear a knock on my door and i mutter a quick "come in"
"Princess.." I look up to see Keith standing at the door
"Hey, Um, Mr Anders.." I say trying to be professional, last thing I need is Mr Hawk on my case.
He chuckles
"Hmm Ms Johnson, i hope you had a lovely night." He smirks at me And I roll my eyes hiding my smile as I shake my head
"Yes sir I did, please have a seat" I tell him
"I know you've seen the articles flying around and I know you must be upset right now..but don't worry about it, I have my PA working on that right now. Okay? Besides In a way it's a good thing because now everyone knows you're mine" he smirks at me and I stop typing, i place my finger on my cheek
"Really?" I feel the heat rise to my cheeks
"Yes Princess" He replies
"Well, I'm not yours...at least not until you do it the right way" I tell him, walking to the locker in my office to keep some files
I turn around and I catch Keith staring, I give him a puzzled look.
He walks towards me
"What are you doing?" I ask already blushing
He doesn't say anything as he stops in front of me, he leans forward and I close my eyes
I wait for our lips to connect but open my eyes in confusion when nothing happens and Keith laughs
"You're such a jerk" I tell him as I walk pass him
"Come on" he pulls me to him, pushing strands of my hair behind my ear, he places a kiss on my forehead before giving me a peck.
"So I'll see you later?" He asks
"Hmm maybe" I smirk at him and he laughs
"I'll take that as a yes" he says before walking out of the office.
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The day goes by and I don't think about the whole kissing scandal, I look around my office, spotting the files laying on the table in need of my attention and I sigh already feeling so exhausted.
I hear a knock on my door
"Come in" I say
"So..I have this for you" Laurel says as she walks into my office wearing a mischievous smile
"Oh wow, this is a first" I say as I read the note attached to the cute food tray
A little something for my princess
Love,
Keith.
My heart warms
"Aww so sweet" i look up at Laurel
"I know right" I smile
"He's perfect for you" she says before leaving and I can't hide the blush on my face.
I call Keith
" Hey princess, you like it?" He asks
"I love it, thank you, you just made my day a lot better" I tell him
"That's the aim, want me to pick you up when you're done?" He asks
"Hmm if I didn't know better, I'd say you miss me" I tease
"Of course not" he laughs
"I'm-" I get cut off by the sound of the ringing office phone
"Ooop that's my cue, I gotta go"
"So I'll take that as a yes?" He asks
"Yes, see you later, and take care of yourself"
"Oh she cares" he teases
"Of course I do, Bye" I hang up Quickly taking the other call
"Hello Sir" I say
"Annalise, please come to my office immediately" Mr Hawks voice booms through the speaker
"Alright sir"
Yup, back to work
YOU ARE READING
Being Annalise Johnson
Romance"You can't marry her Keith, she's not from a prestigious or renowned background and it'll ruin our family lineage!" An angry outburst from Keith's Father leaves Annalise startled and flushed in the corridor. Fed up and hurt she walks into the room...
