Dolan Enterprise ~ e.d.

XV

Kendal

I haven't talked to Ethan since that day that I was at his house. I've been waiting on him to get in touch with me when he's ready to tell me about Alissa. I'm not his girlfriend but I think I deserve to know considering I spent most of my time with him over the past couple of weeks. Well maybe it's just the fact that I want to know. I'm secretly dying to know.

Avoiding him isn't gonna be very easy today considering it's Monday and it's time for me to go back to work. I'm sure I can make it work. I am not gonna crack. I'm doing myself a favor. I can't just sit and let my feelings be messed with. I think I deserve better.

I swing my purse over my shoulder and grab my keys and phone before I head out of my apartment. I walk through my building with a small smile perched on my face. Maybe it's the confidence coursing through my veins due to the massive pep talk I gave myself this morning.

I walk out of the building and Im quick to call a taxi. It takes a minute for one to finally pull up to me.

"Dolan Enterprise please." I mutter as I slide in. He flashes me a smile through the rear view mirror and takes off. The ride is never long and I know my confidence won't falter by the time I get there.

Once he pulls up my smile still sits there. I pay the man and swing the door open. "Thank you." I murmur before I slam the door behind me.

I grip my purse as I strut towards the twins' small empire. I'm gonna make Ethan regret not taking me seriously.

People flash me a few looks as I make my way towards the elevator. Maybe my confidence is radiating off of me which catches people's attention.

I stop at the 50th floor first for Ethan's coffee. I'm half tempted to not get him any just to be an ass but I decide I'm better than that.

I grab his coffee and ride all the way up to the 53rd floor. Florence flashes me a bright smile because she hasn't seen me in a while and I give her a slight wave as I sit my purse on my desk.

I push some of my perfectly curled hair behind my ear as I knock on Ethan's office. He shouts a 'come in' and I slowly ease my way in.

"Your coffee Mr. Dolan." I pipe up while I make my way to his desk and sit it down to the right of him. "Really?" He ask annoyed at the fact that I didn't call him by his first name. I just flash him a smile.

"You curled your hair today." He notices since I usually straighten it. I just nod with the smile still perched on my lips. "I like it." He grins. My heart flutters slightly but I tell myself not to let all of his flattering compliments get to me.

"About that business trip." He starts. Oh god here we go. "I really do need you to go." He says flatly. I know that's a lie. He can definitely make do without me. "Don't you need someone to help here?" I ask trying to find an excuse not to go. I really don't need to spend a whole week with him outside of my own state.

"Florence always does it." He shrugs. This still doesn't convince me and I know he can see me trying to find another excuse to throw at him. "Listen, it's beautiful in Hawaii." He smirks.

That statement almost convinces me because I've always wanted to go somewhere tropical and warm like Hawaii but I remain silent.

"It'll be a great get away from your drab apartment." He says cocking his head to the side. "My apartment is just fine thank you." I sass back. He raises his eyebrows at me and now I know I'm no match for him. I might as well give up now.

"Charles will be by tomorrow to pick you up at 4pm. Pack for a week." He says nonchalantly as he picks up his sleek black pen back up in his hand.

In that moment I feel all my confidence just drain out of me. This man is too god damn much. I'll make him pay for it all this coming week. Watch me.

Ethan

I watch her hips sway as she exits my office and I can't help but let out a large breath that I didn't even know I was holding.

She's doing all of this on purpose and I know she is. Curling her hair and wearing a shorter skirt than usual just to drive me absolutely insane.

It's working and I hate to admit it. I can't stop thinking about her and she's just fueling the fire.

I need her to go on this trip. I need to explain things to her and show her that she belongs with me.

The only problem is, I'm not sure if I'm ready for that commitment. I also have to keep her best interest in mind.

I know I'll never hurt her intentionally but she deserves someone that's absolutely ready for commitment and I don't know if I can give her that.

I drop my pen back down on my desk and run my hands through my hair in frustration. I let out a deep breath and decide that I need to get back to work. I can't let her mess up what I have going on. I definitely can't let her mess up this big business trip.

I gotta keep my head straight and she's distracting me. I can't help but focus on her though. She's gotta be the most beautiful girls I've laid eyes on and I find myself needing her. I need her presence and her acceptance. I've never cared about what anyone has said until I met her. I want Kendal to like me for who I actually am and not this scary business man.

Word count 1030
I have no idea where I'm going with this story. I'm winging it honestly.

I have a softball game today and it's fucking freezing outside so that's great.