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( On the beginning of this chapter, we're still in the time period where Grant is inviting her to the gala, then towards the end we go back to the present where it's the day before the gala)

|Saria's POV|:

I walked into my small office exhausted as hell. I hate Monday's so much, I'm so happy I didn't have school today. My morning was consumed of me hiding from Andrew but he never came home. It's strange that he's not back home yet but I couldn't be more relieved. I don't know if I could take another hit today.

"Ms.Atkins" I heard a deep voice call
I turn around and see the handsome devil himself, Grant Reign

"Good morning Mr. Reign" I said as I nod cordially
"Good morning, I- uh- um-"  he started saying then started rubbing the back of his neck and smiling awkwardly.
For the first time  I saw his dimples, this man is the definition of perfect.

As cute as his awkward state is, I want him to just say what he's going to say, I don't have my normal patience today.

"Uh my mother is having a gala next Saturday and I was wondering if you wanted to come... as my date, as a friendly date of course." He finally said

I parted my lips to speak but then just pressed them back togther.
I don't know how Andrew would feel about this, but I could sneak out. I mean it Grant fucking Reign asking me to his moms gala.

Cadenza Rachele Reign- Douglas, the best designer to walk the planet. Oh my gosh what if his sister Gabrielle Reign is there, she's like one of the best models.
Wow his family is really successful, and I'm just a grad student that happens to be his assistant. They know a lot of famous people, I don't think I'll fit in
"GIRL YOU BETTER SAY YES" my conscience yelled at me

I guess I was thinking for a while because I looked up and saw such a reassuring look on his face
"It's ok if you can't, I know your boyfriend probably wouldn't appreciate another man taking his girlfriend to a gal-"

"I'll go"
"You'll go?"
"Yea I'll go"
"Oh, ok, uh, well I'll text you all the information and I'll let you know next week what time I'll be picking you up"
I nodded and then went over his schedule with him and got to work

A week and a half later

It was next Friday and I was about to get into the elevator when someone yelled to hold the door . So I did and when I saw the person I regretted my decision. Mr. Reign walked into the elevator
Is it hot in here or is it just me

"Hey Saria I'll pick you up at 7:00 tomorrow" he said while texting
I looked at him weird
"Pick me up for what"
"My mother's gala tomorrow at 7:30" he said putting his phone in his Armani suit pant pocket while looking at me with the 'don't tell me you forgot look'

I've actually been enjoying life the last week and a half since Andrew still hasn't come back,  and I'm not complaining at all. That's why this whole situation slipped my mind .

"I didn't forget, it just slipped my mind for a second" I said while trying to awkwardly laugh it off
"It's a black tie event with evening gowns as it says on the invitation I gave you last week"
I simply nodded as if I wasn't panicking in my head

I DON'T EVEN HAVE A DRESS, I COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT THIS WHOLE THING WTFFFF MAN
Chile now I have to find a last minute dress early tomorrow morning, I mentally face palmed myself

He got off the elevator and into the parking lot and so did I. He went to his luxurious silver lambo while I went to my beat up 2005 Honda Accord

Now why the hell would he invite me and not take one of the beautiful models that he knows.
I sat in my car and started thinking of how pretty and elegant their make up looks in the magazines and then I  realized

OMG I HAVE TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO MY MAKEUP, AND I HAVE TO GET MY NAILS DONE

Lord Jesus, this is not my day at all.