When the end of the work day arrives...

Typically . in these kinds of scenarios . Anni would be my 'go to girl'; being how she's my best friend, and all. Today, however; she happens to be out with her mother and brother . so; I have no other choice but to ask Andie to join Warren and me for dinner.

Don't get me wrong . right after Anni; Andie's my next best friend . my workplace 'comrade in arms', 'compadre', and 'numero uno amiga', in the company. That said . I have to admit that I am feeling a little hesitantly leery about asking Andie along. She is the 'Queen of Gossip' at work, after all; and, if this afternoon's 'hairpin scandal' hasn't incited her enough already . I can only imagine what's going to happen when she finds out that we'll be dining with the new CEO's personal assistant. . Still . just like with Anni ... I love Andie to death.

It had started snowing about fifteen minutes before we were about ready to get off from work . and; Warren had called me on my work phone, and told me to wait inside in the lobby while he pulls his car out front to pick us up. So; Andie and I are now waiting in the lobby foyer...

"Well?"

"Well what?"

"Come on; Alexia . are you going to tell me who we're going out to eat with; or, not? I don't get it . he's about to pick us up; so, why can't you tell me who it is, now?"

Andie's been 'pestering' me ever since I asked her to go with me; feverishly inquiring what his name was. Thankfully there was only less than hour left to go; otherwise for sure I would have cracked under the pressure of her 'inquisition-like persistence'.

Again . Andie's always wants to be 'in the know'; and, makes sure to keep herself 'in the loop' at work. I knew that once she heard the name 'Warren Wilson'; she would immediately know that we would be having dinner with Calvin Smith's personal assistant . and; I wanted to keep that bit of information away from her as long as I could. No point in 'stirring the hornets' nest' if I don't have to; right?

"Calmate'; chica . he'll be here any minute, now; so..."

Andie brusquely cuts me off...

"Exactly . so; why can't you just tell me who it is, already? Come on, girl; spill!"

Yeah . looks like I can't keep it from her any longer. If I don't tell her now; one of us is bound to suffer a nervous breakdown.

"Fine . his name is Warren Wilson; and, he's..."

Andie excitedly cuts me of...

"Warren Wilson?! Don't tell me you mean the personal assistant to 'hottie CEO'; do you . that Warren Wilson?!"

I sheepishly utter, "Uh . yeah."

A super-huge impish grin instantly stretches across Andie's face; as she intensely stares at me with a devilish gleam in her eyes that almost makes me want to cringe...

"What . what's that look for?"

She playfully taunts me...

"First 'hottie CEO'; and, now his personal assistant . girl; I didn't know you were such a 'player'. You really are gonna wind up being the envy of all these 'desperate, man-hungry, gone under the knife of a plastic surgeon, gold-digging' company bimbos."

Instantly embarrassed and perturbed; I snap out...

"Cut the shit; Andie! . See; this is why I was I didn't want to tell you who it was, until I had to."

Andie tenderly drapes her arm over my shoulder, and draws me close in to her; then, delivers a quick, soft peck on my cheek. She lovingly smiles at me...

"Relax, girl; I was just kidding. . Sorry if I upset you. My bad. Can you forgive me?"

Again . I can't stay mad at Andie. I deliver an 'eye roll'; and, shake my head...

"Pfft . fine; I forgive you."

Another little impish grin appears on her mouth; along with a mischievously playful twinkle in her eye...

"Thanks. . And, besides; I was just only giving you 'props', girl . what's wrong with that?"

I deliver another quick 'eye roll'; and, shake my head...

"Whatever."

"Alexia you sit in the back." It is Warren's car, so I should do what he wants.

"By the way, do you mind if I bring a friend with me?" Warren blurted out.

"Ah, it's fine. I'll bring one too." I laughed awkwardly, but I am glad that this wouldn't be as awkward as my latest blind date.

The next moment, I realized I was wrong.

I sat awkwardly at the back of the car with Calvin Smith. Knowing his identity this time, I really was in a mess.

How could I explain this to Andie?

Sure, enough Andie was looking at me with a stunned look and a gossiping face again. Shit!

I am screwed up that is for sure!

"Alexia, I thought you are going on a blind date!" Andie whispered in my ear, but It was still so loud where Calvin certainly have heard every word.

"Blind date?" Calvin had a weird grin on his face, and I felt so embarrassed.

Warren was also freaking out. He thought, 'Oh my god, Calvin Smith heard I was on a dinner date with Alexia. I just hope he doesn't mistake this for the blind date. This is a huge misunderstanding.'

All the people in the car were falling into silence due to extreme awkwardness.

The car stopped at a grand steakhouse.

When I went out of the car, I leaned over to Warren and whispered, "The jacket that Calvin Smith lent me. I'll give them to you tomorrow. Please help to return it to him."

Warren looked at me in surprise, after all. His brother had never been so gentle.

Not to mention lending the jacket to a girl.

"Okay, no problem." Warren smiled and looked over at Smith who was showing a very unpleasant expression.

After asking about our favorite dishes, Warren ordered several classic dishes and then they had nothing else to say. The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence again.

"Do you mind if I smoke?" Calvin Smith finally uttered his first sentence, and I quickly waved my hand.

"Please, I don't mind!"

Andie whispered to me again. "Wow, he's so handsome when he smokes! I'm drooling!"

I got a thirsty message from Andie.

"He is so handsome! I can't take my eyes off him!"

"Hahaha." Warren laughed at us.

Hearing Warren's laughter, I realize how obvious I was acting. I hurried up and lowered my head to take some sip of the soup.

My phone suddenly rang. It was my mom.

"Excuse me, I need to take the call." I quickly picked up my phone and went towards the toilet.

"Mom, what are you doing?" I knew that Mom must be calling to introduce me to a blind date again. It seemed calluses had grown in my ears.

"Mom, I'm not going on a blind date. I'll find one on my own and bring a boyfriend home!" I was so angry at Mom's words because she was getting more and more outrageous. I couldn't control my tone. I finally exploded with anger, and hung up the phone.

When I turned around, I crashed into someone's arms.

"I'm sorry." When I looked up, it was Calvin Smith again. Another embarrassing sight for him. Was I having a bone to pick with him?

"It's okay. Let's go. I will bring you guys home." Not allowing me to say no. He took Andie and me to the last intersection where he sent me last time.

When I got out of the car, my mom called me again.

"You sure will find a good boyfriend and then you can live with your head high." I've had enough and answered her in a perfunctory manner.

Andie, knowing my situation, stroked my back and told me she would accompany me tonight, which really warmed me up.

I was so exhausted when we got home, but it seemed that Andie had gone crazy. She was crazily bragging to me about how handsome Calvin Smith was and how perfect his body shape was, and even though I was exhausted, I gossiped with her because I know that that is her only happiness.

This man, truly, was God's pick.

"But, Alexia. I really think that Smith is really into you." Andie started to gossip again, I really felt helpless.

"I told you this is the first time we met. Why are you still talking about this?"

"I really think he likes you, believe me. Can't you trust a woman's intuitions?" Andie patted her chest and promised.

"Trust you? No way! Go to sleep!" I needed to leave myself alone for a moment.

In the middle of the night there was a knock on the door of my room. I opened the door and it was Anni. She acted a bit strangely, and she asked me to give her some money. I didn't hesitate to lend her some money, but she should be staying with her mother's brother today. Then why did she stand here asking me to lend her some money? Out of trust, I wasn't asking her anything. After all, everyone had their own stories to tell.

The next day.

"Guys, I'd like to introduce a new colleague to you, Angel Johnson, she will take over my position" Tom Jackson introduced warmly, in my mind, I just prayed that I would get along well with this new superior and I wouldn't expect more.

"Hey, look at her bag. Chanel limited version, I wish to have one like that." Andie murmured excitedly.

"Are you welcoming me on my first day in this way?" Andie was overreacting and obviously Angel didn't like that.

"I. I." Andie stammered.

"You just said that you are so happy and now you can't say a word?" Angel raised her chin up and crossed her arms.

"Well, I'm sorry if that means so much to you, but you're being rude!" Andie couldn't hold back her anger any longer, so I elbowed her immediately, signaling her to stop. Well, this person's name is Angel, but her personality was nothing like an angel. We were going to have tough days for sure.

Andie talked to me. "Have you heard that that bitch used to work with Calvin Smith too? I guess that's why she came to this company."

"Wow, that is such valuable news! You're awesome." I was surprised with Andie's gossiping skill, she learns everything easily.

"It is, and I think this bitch definitely likes smith. Alexia, go ahead and hook Calvin Smith up! Don't leave her a space to win over you!" she is so persuasive. She didn't really like Miss Angel.

"No place for kidding!" I scolded her.

My heart thumped faster after seeing Andie's message, I had a hunch that my future in the company wouldn't be good. I really hoped Angel wouldn't have heard about what happened yesterday as well.

At the Pantry.

"Your name is Alexia?"

Sure enough, no matter how many times I prayed, I was still lucky enough to meet with this Angel.

"Yes, hello, Angel," I prayed the lady was gracious enough to let me go but the fact proved the opposite.

"Hey, you listen carefully. I'm telling you-Calvin Smith is mine! Don't even think about winning him! I've seen a lot of women like you! Trying to hook their boss thinking they are young and beautiful, but I'm warning you."

I feel sickened by her nasty words.

"Miss Angel, it seems that you are too worried about something you could not get. But don't worry, you will never get what isn't belong to you." I directly slammed the door, not even looking at her disgusting face.

Alexia. Well done! I reminded myself. Those are the nasty things I never let pass all my life, no one deserves to belittle or order me that way, hello no!

After work, I turned around and left the office immediately. Neither wanting to talk to Angel one more word, nor did I not expect that in the elevator Mr. Calvin Smith was standing.

"Hello, Sir." I greeted awkwardly, hoping that the elevator would soon reach the first floor.

Pop! The elevator light suddenly went black. I was always afraid of the darkness and screamed in shock, unconsciously hugging him.

"Don't be afraid. Give your cellphone to me."

I clung to him, feeling awkward and passed my own phone to him. While doing this, I unintentionally touched his hand. But I told myself that I shouldn't think about gender and relax.

I was so scared of the darkness.

Smith made a call and then touched my back, instead of pushing me away.

"Here's my phone number." Smith saved his number in my phone, and I nodded, right now. I just want to see the light.

I didn't realize how ambiguous it was when the elevator suddenly descended. Out of extreme fear, I jumped on him.

He seems to have smiled, while cradling me in his arms.

A gasp escaped out of my mouth.

In the darkness I was feeling an unfamiliar breath coming closer and closer until it was directly on my cheek. I tried to calm myself down, but only to find that Smith is coming closer. A moment later, his face was so close to me that would only take another gentle pull and he would kiss me!

What does he want?

I tried my best to open my eyes wide so that he could see clearly who is standing in front of him, but it didn't work.

I assumed he wanted to kiss me! I could feel his hands sliding around my waist. His fingers touched the fabric of my clothes, suddenly circling the area around my waist. For a moment, I froze, but this was just the beginning. Then his fingers gently lifted my top, and traced my fair and soft skin with his fingertips, sending a series of shivers down my spine.

I was afraid, struggling to stay away from him, but he held me so tightly that I couldn't escape.

Jesus, how could this happen to me?!

The following scene shocked me even more.

He stretched his arms and pressed unto my neck, not allowing me to move at all, he then cornered me against the wall. Without wasting a minute, he pressed his lips against mine. His breath becomes incredibly heavy.

His lips began to trace my lips and sucked my tongue. Every now and then, I could feel his breath becoming heavier as he would separate only to forcefully press his lips on my mouth, sucking my lips even hungrily.

The hand that was tracing my waist suddenly left that place and groped my chest, gently pressing my breasts. A gasp escaped my lips at that as I arched my back. My eyes widened as I continued to struggle, only to be pressed against him even more tightly. By now, there is no gap between us.

What is he doing? I am completely frozen on the spot!

The elevator suddenly stopped and voices burst from outside the door. The working staff were busy taking measures to rescue us.

With a ding sound, the elevator door was pried open with a crack, and someone yells from outside, "Are you guys, okay?"

I was so nervous that my heart started beating like a rabbit jumping within my chest. I stopped struggling and just prayed that Smith would let go of me quickly. But his lips neve left mine until we both heard the door being pried open.

I hated to be seen with him again, and in such a case, I would never be able to stay in this company.

It was always me who ended up getting hurt. I don't deserve this! But for sure people will misunderstand me again.

"We're fine," Calvin Smith let go of me and walked out of the elevator with ease as if nothing happened. Warren hurried towards me, and I was so grateful looking at his face.

Many people were staring at me with an astonished look.

"It is off time? Hurry up and go." Calvin Smith yelled at them.

The crowd quickly scattered.

Warren supported me and pulled me to the lobby. "You're okay. You guys, you may not..."

"No, stop joking," I interrupted him. I would certainly never tell him what happened in the elevator.

"But I have a question for you." Warren looked at me curiously.

"What?" Even though I knew he wouldn't say anything meaningful, I would let him ask so he could just leave me alone.

"Imagine if Smith comes after you, what would you do?"

"Are you crazy?" I cried out. What kind of bullshit question is this?!

"I told you it was hypothetical. Now, tell me!" Warren wouldn't stop.

"No!" I was quite sure I would not agree.

"Why, he's handsome and rich, how could anyone refuse him!" Warren looked at me with a surprised gaze.

"Well, yes, he's handsome and rich, but what is it that he would like about me? He's too much of an idol. Thank you for today. I have to go!"

I was sure such a good thing would never happen to me, unless he was blind.

I had been to so many blind dates that made me so frustrated.

I would always scold my mom because the more people I would have appointments with, the higher would be my failure level, and the more I would feel down.

"Okay. Hurry up and go home. I'll see you tomorrow." Seeing that my face turned so gray, Warren finally stopped asking.

"I want to sit alone here for a while. Go and see your Smith,"

"Okay, okay. Don't worry. I won't tell anyone about our discussions today."

But how could Warren miss any chance of gossiping?

When he returned to the office, he saw a blaring red lipstick mark on Smith's lip.

"hey, your mouth!"

Warren obviously knew what happened.

"Buzz off!" Smith was really in a bad mood, unwilling to talk to him.

"Bro, you will regret being so rude to me. I just asked Alexia a question of your concern, do you want to know-"

Warren left his words halfway in the air, making Smith so angry that he wanted to beat the guy even more!

"I asked her if she would say yes if you chased her. Guess what she said?"

"Say what!" Smith was obviously anxious to get the answer.

"She said no!" Warren smirked.

"Why?" Smith was surprised.

"Because she said you were too perfect, like an idol. You're so done, brother. You're really into her, don't you?" Warren teased, leaving the office.

On the other side.

"You bitch!" Angel heard about the elevator thing, and ran up to me very angrily.

She was taunting me with her snarky tone. I laughed contemptuously.

"Manager, why can't I understand what you're saying? Are you speaking human words?"

Suddenly Angel inexplicably rubbed her fingers against my lips with and suddenly ran away like a maniac.

I was quite good-tempered, so, I decided to leave her alone.

"Alexia, are you okay?" Andie also saw the nutcase's actions and hurriedly checked on me.

"She didn't do anything to you, eh?" She stared at my mouth too. "Your mouth.did Smith kiss you?!" Andie started gossiping again.

"Okay, stop it. I have to get back." Andie was a little disappointed, but knowing I must be freaking out too, she left me alone.

Andie: Are you asleep? Big news, that bitch is causing trouble in Smith's office! When Smith met her, she was taking off her clothes crying. Smith was so angry that he called security to pull her out.

Just after my shower I got this message from Andie, which made me realize that things will begin to be worst. Angel must have seen my lips too. So, she quickly hurried after Smith. God, I was going to have a terrible time than I expected from now on.

My phone rang. God, it is Smith's number I remember he added his in the elevator. Shall I answer or not?

"Hello," I answered anyway. What was up with this Smith. Did he really want to court me?

"Call me anytime, okay?" Smith replied and hung up.

I was baffled with my mouth wide open.

"I've had enough of you guys!" Outside the door, Anni's cry was even louder, and I guess it must be her parents who were causing trouble again.

"Anni, are you okay?" I couldn't resist. I still wanted to comfort her.

"Alexia, you're home." Anni hurriedly wiped away her tears and looked at me sadly.

"Um, is it a thing again about your money requests?"

Anni couldn't hold back her tears.

"I'm fed up with them. I've given them all the money I've saved since childhood-my scholarship and my current salary, but they are still not satisfied. They're even saying that I earn less money. Am I not their daughter? Why don't they feel sorry for me?" Anni let out a cry.

Maybe that's what family affection was! No matter how much it hurt, it couldn't be broken.

I took her out to have supper. Although Anni stopped crying, she didn't say anything, and her silence was heartbreaking.

After finishing the meal, Anni apologized to me.

"Alexia, about the money I borrowed from you. Can I pay you back next month?"

"Yes, it's okay." I wasn't in need of money at the moment.

"There's something else I want to say." Anni's expression looked very difficult.

"What is it?" I was a little anxious.

"It's just that Johnny Evans found me, and he wanted to see you. Don't worry, I didn't say anything."

Hearing that name, I felt even worse. "Why me!?"

"Alexia, what if now he realized he was wrong and wanted to have you back in his life again, would you say yes?"

Again, with this 'what if' kind of question. But this time, the query was even worse than before! "No, let him go to hell!"

It is late in the evening, but the Facebook group of my college classmates were incredibly active.

I looked through the chat logs and saw a picture of Johnny Evans and Abby Williams.

They looked so sweet, and I was feeling a twist in my stomach. Disgusting.

Calvin: Sleepy?

A new message showed on WhatsApp, and to my astonishment, it was Calvin Smith!

Alexia: Yes, good night.

Why was he being so gentle with me?

I fell asleep with questions in mind.

On the other hand, Calvin, still at the cocktail party, stared at his phone. He was silently coaxed by his friends about whether he's got a girl he liked, and he didn't refute.

He looked so happy that he even generously said that all the drinks today were on him, which made his friends even more excited. Wanting to know why he has the gut taking the table on him.

"Is there really a girl?!" They almost said in unison.

I just put my bag in its place when I was called into Angle's office. Knowing that nothing good would come, my colleagues looked at me with sympathy in their eyes. I know almost everyone knows what transpired yesterday. This is really terrible! What should I do?!

"Come in yourself." Before I knocked on the door, I heard Angle's angry growl.

"You're really a big shot. Everyone was working late yesterday and you were the only one who was left early!" Angle snorts.

"I've finished my task earlier. So, I got off work." This woman is so annoying.

"You always have an excuse. Do you still remember that you are a team member, you left early yesterday without telling your superior!" Angel was being a little unreasonable.

"I asked permission to Warren Wilson before I left yesterday." I had no choice but to resort to her superior.

"Heh, you're amazing. You even hooked up with Warren Wilson. One Smith isn't enough! You're a slut! Neither are you good looking, nor do you have any shame. You have strong sexual skills, don't you? I'm telling you! Smith is mine, and stay away from him. Don't think that I don't know what you did in the elevator yesterday. Next time I find out, I'll rip your mouth off!" Angle seemed like a crazy lion, and I couldn't stand it any longer I took out the phone from my pocket which I had used for recording her voice.

"Angel, I have recorded it, and if you keep on being so rude, I will play it for everyone to hear, especially to sir Smith. So that he will know what kind of a bitch you are!" This woman is so disgusting. She's reaching my end!

I didn't even take a few steps away when I heard the sound of screaming. Followed by it, are the sound of things being thrown on the floor which kept echoing in the corridor.

Andie immediately came to me. "Alexia, you shouldn't get into a fight with Angel. I just found out that she's the granddaughter of the chairman of the Group. She's not easy to be messed with!"

"I won't get into trouble with her, but if she ever pisses me again, I'm out!" I said with a heavy heart.

Andie couldn't help her advices. "But for someone like her being our superior, I would rather leave the company. She really has a great backup!"

"I just hope that she could be quiet for a few days." My words are really coming from my heart. I won't stand it anymore.

I was serious when I said I wasn't going to work at this company. After all, with a superior like Angel, my future would be pretty grim. But every time I thought about quitting the job, I felt a bit sad about it...sad about what? The affection? Is it really worth staying with these kinds of mess?

Lunch in the company cafeteria

Warren suddenly sat down next to Andie and me.

"Eh? So, you guys usually come to this cafeteria to eat?" Andie looked curious.

"I thought of your identity guys that you actually eat at a fancy restaurant rather than in this cafeteria."

He is acting funny. We are not the kind of a person he thought though.

Warren took out his phone and added both of us into his contact list.

The meal was very enjoyable, although I didn't know what kind of gossip would pop up again. Eh, I was getting tired of staying in this company. I don't even feel the excitement I used to feel every time I come to work.

After Warren finished eating and left, Andie whispered in my ear, "Eh, Warren likes you. You see, he asked for your contact information.

"Come on, didn't he also add you to his contact list? You know what, he is after you!" I teased Andie back, but I was also thinking of Smith who offered his contact information. Gosh, this man is so intriguing.

It is Friday. I could have expected a beautiful weekend, but I found myself left with a lot of work, which shouldn't have been done by me alone.

It was clear to me that it is Angel who took advantage of her position to get me into trouble.

Being very buys with these, I hadn't even had a sip of water the whole noon, but in spite of working really hard there is still a pile of work I would have to deal with by the end of the day even after getting Andie's help. Later, I worked overtime all by myself, but by 9:00 pm, there are still a lot to be finished.

It was then I noticed that my mom called me several times, I quickly called her back. "Did you forget, that you have an appointment today! The guy has been waiting for you for half an hour!" Mom's tone was so urgent. I really forget that I had a blind date today. It wasn't my style to make people wait. Let me get up early tomorrow and do the job at hand!

"Hurry! I'll call Jack and tell him you're working late and will be there soon." Mom was more anxious than me.

I didn't really want to waste time, but I also didn't want to make my mom angry. So, I forced myself to go and meet this guy, who I heard is a lawyer. I guessed he would be more reliable than the previous ones.

However, when I stood in front of the elevator, I got so scared, and my head started to get dizzy. I'd better climb the stairs, I wasn't wearing high heels. So, I'd have no problem exercising.

Just as I walked towards the stair, another elevator door opened and Smith was standing inside.

"Come up."

I reluctantly entered the elevator, praying that nothing would happen. I wouldn't be so fortunate to see Mr. Smith.

But the truth turned out to be the opposite.

The elevator strolled down, and Smith was standing near the button with his back facing me.

I was suddenly very nervous.

Oh my God, my face immediately blushed.

I didn't even realize the elevator had stopped at the underground garage, and I didn't have a car.

I was so embarrassed. I wanted to send Smith away and take a cab upstairs myself.

"Where are you going? I'll drive you home."

"No, no, I'll take a cab." If I would be left alone with him again, I might not be able to control myself.

Smith opened the door and I had no choice but to get in the car.

"Give me your cell phone. I will play a song."

How strange the man was! Why would he always take my phone away? But I couldn't say no to him either.

After all, he is my boss.

"You're a real slut, you're not good looking, you're good at sex, right?" I unintentionally touch the display button. The record played loudly, and I looked at him awkwardly,

God, let me dig a hole and hide myself in it forever.

"Sorry, I'll delete it." I looked at Smith who was stunned.

"No, keep it." Smith suddenly grabbed my hand and stubbornly held onto me for a long time. We were so close that our body almost touched!

I quickly scooted away and took my hand back.

I lowered my head, face flushing again.

"You're scared of me?" Smith questioned in haughtiness.

"N-No!"

I heaved a sigh and felt a little bit relieved.

Then I couldn't help but start thinking about it again. Why didn't he let me delete the recording? Did he want to keep it as a souvenir?

"Here it is!" Smith turned his head and returned my phone.

I was so embarrassed that I couldn't even utter a simple thank you and quickly ran away.

When I arrived at the coffee shop, it was almost 11:00 pm.

I was ready to meet no one, but to my surprise, the lawyer, Jack Williams, was still there. He was surprised to hear someone entering the shop at this time.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Jack Williams?" Out of courtesy, I still introduced myself to the man.

"Well, I am! Are you-" The man looked up at me upon hearing my voice.

The moment he saw me, I could see something flashing in his eyes that quickly went away.

"Hi, I'm Alexia Brown. I'm really sorry to keep you waiting, but I was unexpectedly working late today."

"Oh, no problem no problem! Auntie already told me about it!" Jack Williams' anger vanished. He would have never thought that his aunt would introduce him to such a beautiful girl.

We started talking and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

Meanwhile, in a private room not far from me, someone was sitting in a distance where he could see me at first glance.

Although I had no intention of getting married, I thought Jack Williams was a nice guy. So, when he asked me to exchange cell phone numbers, I leisurely agreed.

It's just that I felt like I was being watched the whole night. From the moment I sat down, I could feel like someone was keeping his eyes on me, and the café bar was also strangely quiet today.

Who is that person?

I first thought I saw Smith, but then I denied the thought. Probably because I was too tired today.

"Miss Alexia, where do you live? I'll give you a ride."

"Thanks, but I don't live far from here. I can take a bus." I smiled.

After all, it was the first time we met, and even if he gave me a good impression, I would have to be careful.

"That.fine, but be careful on the road!" Jack Williams nodded gently. This gentlemanly courtesy deepened my fondness for him.

As we walked around the corner, the waiter pushed open the door, and I unconsciously glanced at a figure which made me feel like vomiting.

It was Anni Jones.

How could she be here? I glanced at her mother together with that disgusting Abby Williams and some college friends.

"Mr. Jack, why don't you go home? It's my roommate. I'll go home with her." I said goodbye to Jack Williams and walked into the room.

"Hey, look, isn't that Alexia Brown? You're on another blind date, again, huh? Your mom really thinks you're cheap and keeps setting you up with guys." Abby Williams said with a mocking smile on her face.

"Sorry, wrong room!" I deliberately avoided Abby Williams' handshake. I never wanted to touch her again because the very sight of her would bring back those terrible memories.

"Why are you walking away? Look at that blind date guy. He's not a slightest bit handsome like Johnny Evans." Abby Williams deliberately said that to make me feel pain.

"Abby Williams, do you want me to remind you when you got down on your knees and begged me to let you have Johnny Evans? As I remember, you were pregnant when you left the country, weren't you? I'm sure you guys are already married and your kids are in elementary school."

Few people know what had happened back then. Everyone thought that Johnny Evans had dumped me and left the country with Abby Williams, but they didn't know that there was something behind.

"Alexia Brown, don't you dare talk nonsense here. It's obvious that he doesn't want you!" One of Abby Williams's friends refuted.

"Heh, you should know whether I'm bullshitting or not!" I stared at Abby Williams' face and replied coldly.

Abby Williams is a girl with high self-esteem. The pictures she posted in the college Facebook group were of course to target me, but today I made her feel shame in front of everyone. The moment I saw her shiver down her spine, I felt extremely ecstatic.

My phone rang suddenly. Surprisingly, it was Smith.

"Can you drive? Come downstairs and pick me."

I was stunned by his shark voice. What happened to him?

I turned and left immediately, worrying about him. Was he drunk?

Downstairs, the gorgeous Bentley stood luminously by the road, and Smith was smoking.

"Oh my God. It's a Bentley limited!" Abby Williams and others, who followed me downstairs, stared at us with eyes full of envy.

Mr. Smith walked toward me and cradled me in his long and warm arm.

"Who just said that no one wanted Alexia? This man is handsome and rich, far better than Johnny Evans." The crowd mummers that Abby Williams's face turned dark.

She clenched her fists, gritting her teeth. 'Alexia Brown, I really won't let you have a good life.'

After driving for more than ten minutes, I asked Smith, "Mr. Smith, where do you live?"

Smith didn't respond. I turned my head, and noticed that his eyes were closed, and he is breathing evenly. He seemed to be asleep.

I called Warren Wilson, but no one answered back.

I wanted to send him to the hotel, but he couldn't check in without an identity proof.

I suspected that he was pretending to be asleep, but I couldn't wake him up and dare not offend him. What's more, he helped me before. So, I should not leave him alone.

So, I could only take him back to my house.

I hurriedly dragged him to my room he was too heavy but I'm strong for sure, I let him lay not daring to change his clothes. I covered him with a quilt and went to another room to sleep with Anni, but she didn't come back yet.

My mother called suddenly, "Hey, daughter, what do you think of Jack Williams."

"Fortunately, he is 35 years old, I think he is too old." Every time my mother and I talked about blind dates, my head would hurt.

"You are 26, and he has a very good impression of you. You can continue this relationship. Mom is waiting for your good news." Mom hung up the phone happily. I was playing with the wallet that Smith just dropped out. Although it wasn't very polite to look at other people's wallets, I opened it out of curiosity and found that there is a photo inside...

"What are you doing!" Smith suddenly stood in front of me

I quickly closed his wallet and hid it in my pocket.

"I am getting something to drink." I darted to the kitchen and poured him a glass of water.

"Is he 35 years old?"

"Ah." He heard our conversation.

"If you don't mind, please go back to sleep in my room. Good night." I quickly ran away from the living room.

Breakfast.

Smith, who was obsessed with extreme cleanliness, rejected my suggestion to buy him Starbucks and asked me to cook for him.

I made a sandwich for him,

He grabbed it and finished in one go, then picked up mine too.

He let out a hiccup, and then stood up, disappearing from my eyesight. That's when Anni came back.

She excitedly told me she met an extremely handsome guy in the elevator.

I knew she was talking about Smith.

"Anni, why did you just come back only now?" I changed the subject.

"You know what happened? My parents arranged a blind date, and then I stayed the whole night with him in the hotel." Anni looked unhappy.

"It is really enough. Yesterday they asked me to be engaged to him at the dinner table just because the boy is rich. We only met for the first time! And they dislike my ex-boyfriend, who is poor and forced us to break up. Now, even my marriage has to be controlled by them. It's too painful! I really want to die." Anni's words shocked me.

"Anni, please don't be like that. It is your marriage. You really can't let them decide!" Marriage isn't a game.

You really have to make your own decision.

"Yes, I told them that if they push me again, I will cut off relations with them, and I will no longer be their ATM machine." Anni said in a determined tone.

"I will go to my hometown to see my mother later and see if there is a solution." I was a little worried that Anni would be alone here, but I hadn't been home for a long time. I had already set my plan a few days ago. I missed my mother very much. So, I packed my bags and left for home the same day.

When I arrived home, that happens to be lunch time.

My mother was injured from an accident. So, I had to cook for her.

"Alexia, your cooking skills are so good. Your husband must be very happy in the future." Mom exclaimed.

"Hurry up and find a boyfriend. Until then mom will be rest assured." Mom really successfully made me feel even more burdened.

"Mom, marriage is not something like going to the supermarket. Don't push me please. I'll just wait for the right person!" How I wished there could be such a person. So that my mother would never nag again.

After dinner, my mother talked about my love life again.

"Jack Williams is a good boy. Can you two be together?" Mom's tone was very urgent,

"Mom, we haven't known each other yet. It really takes time." I didn't want my mother to be angry.

"Mom is really worried about you. My daughter is so good-looking. When will she be married?" Mom patted my hand and heaved a sign. "Oh, darling, I will become a burden for you. You have been unhappy ever since the accident. "

"Mom, what are you talking about? I am very happy!" I felt very distressed when I heard my mother.

"Mom. Actually, Dad called me last week. He..." Although it wasn't good to mention Dad at the moment, I still wanted my mother to accept Dad's money and do the operation with less pain.

"Why did he come to you? He wants you to persuade me to sign a divorce agreement! The hell with him! Do you regret choosing me instead of your rich dad!" Mom was very emotional.

"Mom, please stay calm. You hate Dad so much. Why don't you get divorced? If you are divorced, you will be free and happy." I really couldn't understand my mother's thoughts, and I hated those who intervened in our family. I hated my father too, but I couldn't do anything! My mother was so hurt. Why did she still have to contact a person like him?!

My mother gave me a slap, and I was shocked. "You go! Cough..." Mom let out a heavy breath. I was so scared that I let my mother and laid her down, taking out the medicine. "Mom, I am wrong. If you are still angry, beat me!" I felt guilty making my mother so angry.

"Alexia, you go and rest. I'll take care of myself here." The nanny came, giving me some breathing time.

Only then I realized that my face was swollen.

"Would you like to watch a movie tonight?" It is a text message from Jack Williams. In fact, I wanted to refuse, but when I thought of my mother's tears, I agreed. "I'll go back this afternoon and see you in the evening."

After sending the text message, a phone call came in, and I answered without seeing who it was.

"Where are you? There is a banquet in the evening, and you will be my female companion." It was Smith. I was confused. Attending the banquet with him?

"I'm in my hometown and can't go." I prayed that Smith would not want me to be his female companion.

"I'm nearby too. Don't worry. I'll pick you up then we will head back together!" Without letting me refuse, he hung up the phone. But when I looked at the swollen face in the mirror, I really wanted to refuse. Looking at my mother's state, I really couldn't be willful. I would have to be patient.

I sent him the address. Maybe he would give up after seeing my face. I didn't send him the correct home address.

After kissing my mother goodbye, I walked to the address.

I called my grandpa and told him that I would visit him next time. I also sent a text message to Jack Williams and refused the movie date tonight.

Soon, Smith's car came, and when I got in the car, he stared at my face. "What's wrong with your face."

"I fell." I didn't want to tell the truth.

"Have you been beaten?" Smith asked directly.

I told him what really happened.

"Ah? What?" I didn't react, looking at him stupidly.

"Beaten by your mom?" Smith stared at me.

I didn't know how to answer and remain silent for a while.

Jack Williams called suddenly, but in Smith's car, I didn't want to answer it.

"Pick up the phone. Why don't you answer it?" He also noticed the call. Wait, he was right. Why should I care about him?

"Hey." I answered, Jack Williams didn't ask me why I suddenly refused his appointment, which made me feel good about him. "Just want to ask if you have time tomorrow."

"I have time during the day and have to work at night." I wanted to say that I would be free all day, but I remembered that I would go part-time at night.

"Then I'll call you tomorrow." Jack Williams hung up happily.

After the call, I felt that the atmosphere in the car was strange, and I found that Smith seemed to be in a bad mood.

"Mr. Smith, my face is swollen, and I should not be able to go to the banquet with you." I reminded Smith. I hoped he wouldn't take me to the banquet, or he would be ashamed.

"You can participate, take this." He hands out a salve, and I felt better.

"God, this ointment is effective! My face is not hot anymore." I was so surprised to see that this ointment is really very useful. I felt a lot more comfortable. "It is from one of my friends. If you want it, I will get some for you." did he mean I have to have one for more slaps from my mother?

At the traffic light, he suddenly stretched his arms around me as he put his hands around my waist, rubbing his hand against my skin. My heart suddenly started beating faster.

"You are not blushing today." He was close, so close that I could feel his breath. I held my breath and closed my eyes not wanting to accept the fact that he was sitting so close. Suddenly, I felt a small touch brushing against my cheek and then that touch went down toward my neck as his breath trickled the area.

My heartbeat was so fast that even the galloping of the horses would sound slower.

"Mr. Smith, the green light!" I suddenly squealed when I saw the light turning green. I really wanted to thank the heavens for saving me at this moment.

When he pulled off at a building, he led me upstairs directly to a Franchised cloths store.

He greeted one of the girls familiarly and asked her to find me some clothes matching his.

"You are the first girl he ever brought here!" The designer told me in surprise. I could only smile.

In the end, I picked up a blue fishtail dress that showed off my figure very clearly. It is very beautiful, sparkling in the eyes of the people who would see it for the first time.

"Oh my God, this dress is completely tailored for you! Go, show it to Smith!" The designer was even more anxious than I was!

"Hey, wait! This is too exposed!" I lifted my skirt and looked at the deep cleavage in the mirror. I was very embarrassed.