Ticket To Lover's Land

Unexpected Happening.

The next day... My assistants who helps me with my art gallery were under stress this time. And frankly speaking I felt sorry for them. The decision to put up an exhibition was a quick one.

They were still struggling with the final wall. Somehow they have to and I got loads of work to do.
Kate came to me ( one of my assistant)
'Elle we are done with the work'
She said in a proud tone.
' well enough Kate, but you know I am still struggling with mine' I said in a panic voice.
'okay - okay... Don't you worry we'll manage with the people outside'
'thanks Kate, great help'
She left then.

Uff... I am finally done with my paper work. But then I realized there was a missing piece of paper I've been looking for.
As I was fumbling with the pile of papers on my table. I saw someone giving me that very piece of paper. I quickly sized it from that person's hand. And begin to sign the required areas.

Do you know the worst part I didn't paid attention to who he was... But not my fault. I thought it might be Jeff. But when I realized that all my assistants were in the hall handling people out there. I felt a chill running through my spine. Somebody unknown was standing right behind me.
' are you Elle Smith' did not paid attention to his voice.
I replied
'y-yes I-I am Elle S-Smith' I was so scared. I heard the man's feet heading away from me. That was the moment I decided to turn back and face him.

But what I saw was his back towards me, while advancing towards the door. For a fleeting moment I thought he was leaving, but how can I be so stupid to think so. He locked the door - sweat rolled down my forehead. He turned towards me and by every step he was coming close very close to me. You won't believe who he was. He was Ethan, but according to the information I have received from Daniel he was suppose to be in LA.

As soon as I saw him 50 %of my tension went away, after all he is the one I love the most on this planet.
'oh Ethan finally I met you, but don't you think this meet is quite inappropriate.'
Trying to act all cool. But I wasn't. The way he was here made me feel so uncomfortable.
He was in range. I really don't have any clue why is it so.

' so, Ms. Elle you are the one who was passing comments and talking derogatory about me. Advising me what I should and what I shouldn't do. Is it so.'
he spited out those words in a very ferocious way.
For the first time his husky voice scared me. For the first time his beautiful face created tension in me instead of reducing it. For the first time his emerald gaze had a negative effect on me.

Tears rolled down my face. I started to cry.
' what ever you are saying is not true, of course I was angry but never spoke ill about you. I admit I spoke few words which I should not have pour out of my mouth. Like I was eager to meet you and you never turned up. What my point was, you should have attend that meeting. '
' you little girl think I'll believe you. '
He hissed.
' Ethan I really love you. Since the time I first saw you. It was my dream to work with you. '
I whipped.
' look Miss I am not the type of guy who will endure this kind of attitude. Especially the one who will question me back. '
' listen to me, Ethan, I never spoke ill about you in front of the staff. And why will I talk things to insult you. I can never do that even in my wildest dreams. You are the one who fancies me. Don't you feel sorry for me, see in what circumstances I am meeting the love of my life. '
' look, Elle, who ever you are no matter how famous you are I really don't care. What I want you to do is, come sharp at 10:30 am to my office. Then I will decide what is to be done with you. '
He started to leave. Then he paused for a moment.
' you know what, Elle, I was the one to select you, had unlimited expectations from you and was about to come and meet you but you ruined the whole thing. Do you have any idea how much I work 24/7 I was not on a vacation after attending my meeting if I had 2 days relaxation is that something wrong I did? '
I sensed pain mixed with anger.
And those last few words stabbed me hundreds of times. Nothing hurts me more than those last few words. He left... leaving me lifeless.

I felt weak on my knees and I crumbled to the floor wasn't able to digest what just happened. After few hours I fixed my hair washed my face because to go home I need to cross the hall full of people.

As soon as I locked my cabin's door behind me. I saw Kate advancing towards me with a big ear to ear smile.
' hey! Elle we made it. Today's sale was a GRAND one.' she sounds happy.
Well I had no reason to even smile.
'Kate I think I need rest. I am leaving. I hope you'll handle up the things alone.'
'of course, Elle, I can. Don't worry. Good night.' she spoke with a comforting smile.
' G'night, Kate.' I smiled back at her. Then left.