Yours Truly (bxb)

chapter seven.

angel cortez

I stood at the top of the stairs, staring at Mr. Carter and the table that was set in front of him. Rose petals were scattered across the table along with two glasses of champagne. Mr. Carter sported a teal suit that complimented his light complexion and his light green eyes.

I broke my stare as he picked up the glasses of champagne and made his way over to me.

"You wanted me, sir?" I asked as I stuffed my hands into my pocket.

He stood directly infront of me, holding one of the glasses out to me, "I just want to spend time with my assistant, if that's okay with you."

He held a smirk on his face as my mouth parted open.

"Y-Yes, it-" he grabbed my face lightly and I froze.

I always froze around him.

He backed me into the railing of the banister and leaned towards my ear.

"What I say about that stuttering shit?" He whispered in my ear deeply.

Why was I even allowing him to be this close to me? It's like I couldn't move to get away from him.

"I'm sorry sir."

"I see you and Clark have taken a liking to each other." He takes a sip of his champagne.

I hold my hand up and push him back a little bit.

"We're just friends, nothing else." I tell him as I stand up straight and take a small sip from my glass.

"You plan on pursuing something with him?"

"S-S-" Mr. Carter eyed me sternly, "That's none of your business, sir."

"He's a big player. Did you know that?"

"No, I didn't."

Honestly, I wouldn't be suprised if Clark was a player. He was very handsome so I'm sure he had many sexual encounters with men and women.

"I told you we're just friends." He backed me into the railing once again.

"So you wouldn't mind if I.." he paused before kissing me.

Again, I froze.

I couldn't pull my lips from his. They were soft and tasted of the expensive champagne he had drank. It was nothing like the rough, sloppy kisses that I was forced into by Trey and Tevin, but gentle and slow.

I heard footsteps as I tried to pull away, but Mr. Carter cupped my face in his hands.

Clark walked over to us, an upset look on his face. I pulled away, pushing Mr. Carter off me.

"I was looking for you. I was wondering if you wanted to dance, but I see you're occupied." He looked from me to Mr. Carter.

"Clark I-"

"It's fine, we're just friends anyway." He handed me my tuxedo jacket that I left downstairs. "I'll see you guys at work Monday."

He walked away, leaving me and Mr. Carter alone again. I was beginning to feel guilty as I replayed the upset expression on Clark's face over and over.

"I should go." I backed away from Mr. Carter and put my jacket on.

"Wait." Mr. Carter grabbed my wrist.

"Let go of me!" I snapped at him, causing him to let me go and hold his hands up in surrender. "I-I'm sorry, I have to go."

I rushed away from him before he could stop me again.

Way to fuck something up, Angel.

..

I couldn't get over what went down at the banquet. Clark walked in on Mr. Carter kissing me, and he's more than likely upset, and I snapped at Mr. Carter for grabbing my wrist.

I felt so guilty. All the signs were there that Clark was slightly interested in me, and yet I was locking lips with his boss. I could've pushed Mr. Carter off when he was all on me, but I couldn't.

I froze.

I don't know if it was because I was scared or because I was anticipating what would happen next.

I pulled out my phone and send Clark a text.

To Clark:
I'm really sorry about what happened tonight.

I began to undress and get comfortable as I waited for Clark to text me back.

I hoped he wasn't upset with me. It was nice to have another friend besides Imani.

My phone vibrated and I eagerly grabbed it.

From Clark:
No hard feelings. We're just friends anyway.

I sighed in relief.

To Clark:
so we still going out tomorrow?

From Clark:
Something came up.

A frown fell on my face as I read the message. I guess that cancels a friend.

Things can never go right for me.

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Thoughts?

Mr. Carter kissing Angel?

Clark is upset?

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