A Way Back

Chapter 6

Elizabeth POV
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Our eyes were locked together for a long time. It brought back a lot of memories, Harsh and beautiful ones. I was getting lost in him again. It's like we didn't break up, It's like we didn't run away from each other. The feelings I was pretending to forget are still there somewhere inside. Suddenly all I think about is Chris. My brain stopped working and my heart skipped a beat as I observe his blue gazes. What's happening to me?  I forget about Chris, didn't I?.
"Get out of my desk! Our conversation is done " He pulled back with tuff expressions on his face then he run a hand on his face before directing his heels to the huge glass window gazing through it. I put myself together and return to reality. It's like I've been landed somewhere far away, I got really lost. "What did you say? "I asked.
"I said get the hell out of here "He shouted not looking in my direction. I stood still for a while before joining him in his standing Staring at him with angry gazes " are you serious? You can't just kick me off. I want this job more than anything else. And I'm not leaving this place. " I cried. He turned around to face me with his hands in his pockets. He got blank expressions on his face that I couldn't explain.
"Are you challenging me, Miss Hudson?"He looked down at me smirking. I opened my mouth to answer but he immediately cut me off "You developed your skills. I'm impressed! But you should know . I'm not the Chris you used to know" He said quietly "And to repeat what I just told you . I'm the boss here And I decide who I want in my company whether you like it or not; That means if I want you out of here, Then You ARE OUUUT " He shouted pointing at the door, I took a step back from fear. "Who is this man standing in front of me? "I wondered. He returned to his seat looking everywhere but me. I felt my heartbreak and suddenly tears started showing up again. Oh my god! And the more I try to stop them, They fall even more. I walked to him again wiping my tears away  " Please Chris, Here I am begging you. This job means everything and I'm ready to do anything to keep it. If you want me to apologize I will do so. just don't do this to me "
"Apologize? " He laughed "Are you kidding with me ?" I looked at him shamefully. He grabs my chin coming closer to my face "I don't want anything from you Miss Hudson just get out of here, of my area and of my life as you did before. I will tell Mr. Anderson That you rejected the job for some reason" I closed my eyes from pain since his hand tightened on my chin. When he realized my gesture he pushed me away running a hand through his hair.
"will you please walk off, I have work to do?"He said with a slow voice. I shook my head "Don't do this to me " I cried "I really don't deserve this. You don't know anything "He blinked " What should I know? That you are a ..." He then stopped  "Please do what you are told " he shouted at my face including livid looks.  I kept watching him for a while .  "okay" was my last word before finding my way to the door wounded. I didn't know he'll treat me this way. Every single word he said slashes my heart. I walked to my office disappointed, depressed, and injured, Not knowing what should I do. I'm broke right now and I don't think I will be able to stand on my feet. Mr. Anderson will be so mad at me. How can I meet him now? I sat on the chair, head between my hands. Suddenly, the office's phone rang; I didn't answer on the first ring. But when it did repeat  I thought something was going on.
"Miss Hudson The director wants you in his office now "I bit my inner cheeks "How? He just kicked me off. You must be wrong "
"No Miss he really insists on you coming right now so don't be late, "The secretary said. Her talking confused me. that's really unbelievable? Is it a miracle or Chris wasn't really the director,? Before my thoughts got any deep I put myself together and hurry to his office. I found him resting on the sofa, Placing one leg over the other. He returned his face to me with unreadable expressions on his face. I closed the door behind me and sat in front of him Gazing the ground. I was looking horrible and I don't want to get lost in him again because it frightened me how quickly he affects me just like old days.
"So Miss Hudson "I hate it when he calls me by this name. I look up at him, he was putting his hands together. "I made a decision. I'm not going to fire you " It's like time stopped I blinked twice at him as his words are on repeat in my ears. Suddenly  I gave him a big smile "Really! That means I still have  the job... " I couldn't control my happiness there.
"But there is something you need to know. for me you are just the new skilled employee;" He said politely but I felt my heart falls down from his talking. I know it's hard to apply to his ask but what can I do? It's my only chance to get the job. I agreed to his demand and shared a brief business talking with him before I went to my office to complete my work. From time to time I have his speech repeated in my head. I didn't think that Chris will change his mind. Now he's normal, not mad at all. He talked to me with blank expressions It's like it's our first meeting like a boss and an employee nothing else. and what I've done didn't have a single effect on him. I shifted the thoughts away and glance at my watch. Finally work ended for today. As I was walking in the hallway, I saw Chris coming from the other side in the most charming way.
"Miss Hudson are you going somewhere?" he asked placing one hand in his pocket. I kept staring at him for a while then I added "YEAH! I'm going back to the hotel "I answered a bit unsure.
"Are you going to inhabit the hotel or are you thinking to search for an apartment?" I shook my head "actually I already have one, tomorrow I'll move to it Because today they were making some changes So" I answered as he nodded with his lips between his teeth.
"I can see that Mr. Anderson esteem you and your work. and as he is one of the best and old directors in business history. You must be competent» I looked down. I felt warmth in my cheeks. I've heard a lot of compliments so far, But from Chris, it's another story, the happiness that can't be explained by words. I can feel his deep eyes on me and nervousness spreads in my whole body. After a while, he removed his gazes from me and left without throwing a word. I watched him as he despaired from the view as my crazy heartbeat slow down a little. I went outside the company to find my driver waiting for me.
"I'm sorry I took so long, take me to the Bali coffee shop ( the one chris and I used to attend) I need caffeine after this eventful day " I ordered And slip in the car.
"The trip will be a little long Miss Hudson," The driver said as I was gazing through the window. "It doesn't matter as long as I'm going to get a pleasurable coffee" I answered. My mind flew to Chris again, I don't know how can he be so calm. My curiosity is killing me. When I left I didn't have a talk with him after it. He didn't ask for anything. Now he treats me normally like any employee could be treated emotionless, And I hate that. It's weird How the closest person to you becomes a stranger. After all, you had shared with him. Didn't our breakup affect him? How he spent those years? and how did he become the DC of the company? All these questions ate me inside . I've never been The nosey type but it's Chris my-was-devotee.
"Miss here is it. "The driver uttered after I get out of the car. I study the shop for a while and nodded with a smile.
"It didn't change! I have plenty of memories here " Before I could get in the shop my driver called "Should I wait for you?" I shook my head. "You'd better not I'm thinking of having a walk afterward, SO goodnight "He nodded.
"If you changed your mind, Miss Hudson just Call me "Then he get in the car and left. I entered the coffee shop and the smell of coffee welcomes my nostrils. I situate myself in a chair near the huge glass window after making my order. Few Minutes later,  a young girl came holding my coffee, I thank her and taste it. It was really magnificent, Just like the old days. As I was enjoying  the brown liquid  a man with an expensive blue tuxedo get into the coffee shop, I didn't recognize him until he remove the sunglasses. It was Chris accompanied by a tall brunette near him. She was wearing a short tight dress. She was beautiful I can admit. My eyes situate on them both as they made their way to a table on the other side of the restaurant. I was shocked yet broken. What a dull coincidence, I couldn't take my eyes off them. They seem to be together, and just the thought of it makes me want to cry.  he was smiling at her as she hold his hand and I get the feeling to murder her. he brought her to us -used to- place, I
get stressed and my heartbeat fasten as she was touching him. But why am I feeling this way? I'm not his girlfriend and he isn't my crush. But that's Chris; He was mine and will always be.
At that moment I wasn't thinking straight. I didn't know what happened to me. My brain system was blocked. All I wanted is to throw that girl away from him. "But you left him for a hell of 9 Years. How do you want him to act? Wait for you till you came back After you broke his heart without a single explication. Wake up Elisabeth and stop being so selfish " the logical side of me speaks. And I return to my normal. I was cruel to him.
I finished my coffee and sneak out of the coffee shop. I was a total mess, A huge ball of sadness hit me hard as I was walking around the city. I kept walking till I get exhausted.

The next chapter will be Chris POV .!!
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