𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄(gxg)

Chapter 8

ROSE'S perspective.

Last night was terrible. Not only did I run into my boss on my night off but I also got left alone on the date Emily and I were supposed to have. I was embarrassed for sure, and certainly disappointed at Emily's absence.

But really, it was all my fault. If if hadn't downloaded that stupid dating site, I wouldn't have been in this situation to begin with. I should've known from the get-go that someone like Emily doesn't actually exist. I was being played, that much was obvious.

I stepped off of the elevator with a low head, I was awake all last night drinking every last bottle of wine I had and my head was beginning to pound.

I should've called in. Showing up to work with a hangover is worse than showing up late. And after seeing Ms. Scott last night, the last thing I wanted to do was piss her off more than I already did.

I made my way to my small office, pulling out today's work and opening my laptop with a groan as I saw the projects that I'd have to start within the next few days. Rubbing my temples in small circles, my mind began to drift off to the events of last night.

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"Hey. You're back early, how did it go?" Kai asked from the couch.

Terrible. Abso-fucking-lutely terrible, I thought to myself as I kicked off my heels. They were cheap, and to even think I thought they were first date worthy was another mistake I had yet again made. I walked into the living room as I watched Kai shove a handful of popcorn into his mouth.

"She didn't show up."

His face scrunched up. "Ahh Rose, I'm so sorry."

I shrugged my shoulders as I placed my hand in my pocket, feeling my small phone sitting still at the bottom of it. "Eh, it's my fault. I'm just gonna delete the app altogether and just let this be a lesson." I gave him a half smile just so he didn't feel bad. After all, it was his idea, and if I knew Kai, I knew he was feeling like shit. And the last thing I wanted him to do was feel bad about something I did.

I made my way down the hall to my bedroom, it was small, only decorated with a few things besides my bed and dresser. But it was mine, and as crappy as it was, I wouldn't want it any other way. But tonight, I just wish things in my life could've been different. It seems as if everything I experience goes wrong in some way, shape, or form. Especially in my love life. Things always seem to being going downhill when it comes to that. But just for one night, I wish things went as planned.

But I should've expected it. Life isn't that easy and everything that feels good doesn't last forever.

Peeling off my clothes with complete disgust I turned on my shower to the hottest setting. My body ached from the constant running around I've done this week and this was exactly what I needed to relax me.

I stepped into the shower, allowing the hot water to coat my skin as it caressed my sore body.

I sighed. Just when I thought my life couldn't get any worse I get stood up. My boss hates me, I'm struggling financially while also raising my little brother. It was all so stressful and hard to take in at once. And after tonight, it was apparent to me that I needed to get my shit together or I'd very quickly lose it.

Turning off the shower with a quick swipe at the handle, I exited my bathroom and proceeded toward my bed where my phone was. There were no texts from Emily. No sorry or let's reschedule. But only a blank screen with zero notifications.

To think, I was just starting to like her and she leaves me out in the dust, further proving that I can't trust anyone.

I deleted the app within seconds, not once looking back before I got dressed in my comfiest clothes. Tonight stressed me out and tomorrow would be another shitty day.

I tip-toed to the kitchen after I knew Kai was done with his movie. I grabbed every bottle of liquor I could find, some full to the top others only had about one sip left. Didn't matter, tonight I was gonna drink my problems away and deal with the outcome tomorrow.

For now I'd just like to be numb.

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"Rosalie! Rosalie!" A voice snapped at me. I shook my head in an attempt to bring me back to reality, it was then I noticed Ms. Scott leaning over my desk and staring me down. I gave her a nervous smile, a habit I've picked up since being her assistant. "You spaced out." She mumble, leaning back away from me with folded arms.

I internally groaned, I was always doing stupid shit when people caught me in the act, her especially. "Sorry Ms. Scott, I was just thinking."

She lifted her chin, glancing at me for a moment before she started to walk around my office. "We have another meeting at 12 with the design team. I expect you to be there."

I nodded, "Yes ma'am."

"And next week I'm going on a trip to New York. I need you there as well." She announced.

I paused. New York? I've never been anywhere outside of Illinois and the thought of traveling alone with Ms. Scott scared me. Not only because she's my superior, but because she's a beautiful woman who would need me to help her for her company's big move. My mind raced, there were so many problems being added to the equation all at once and handling it would be hard. But this was my job, as well as my last chance at getting my life together. I needed this more than anything.

"Is that going to be a problem, Rosalie?" She spoke, my name seemingly rolling off the tip of her tongue as she circled back around my desk, this time behind me.

I shook my head no before swallowing hard. The room went silent before she spoke again.

"Good. I'll email you the details soon."

I hummed as she left the room with rolled eyes. I could finally breathe and no longer felt like an idiot in her presence.

If I thought this week was a wreck, next week should be a whole new level of bullshit.