Chapter 72 72
Vanessa's Pov
"You know in as much as I try to run away from work, I really don't seem to run away from it. They don't let me go far." Richard groaned, burying his face with a pillow
"What is it this time, CEO?" I asked, blow-drying my wet hair. I just finished taking a shower and was currently trying to dry my hair.
"I just got an invitation to a party. Not just me anyway. You're going with me" He said, sitting up
"Nah, I want to sit in here and binge watch a movie while licking ice cream. Then at night I'll order for a Coq au Vin dish"
I don't have the energy today
For the past two days, I've been doing a lot of sight seeing and I'm tired already. I even went for a party I know nothing about. I also went biking and finally got to see Eiffel Tower. It was so beautiful at night. I really have seen a lot and I'm satisfied now
"We're one, cupcake"
"We is plural." I dropped the drier and applied cream on my hair.
"One makes it singular. Why are we arguing? Please get ready because by 5pm, we have a party to attend." He said. "I need to step out for a while. I have an important call to make okay? I'll be back"
"Sure" I said, standing up to go find something to wear. I picked up a short and simple top and threw it on. "What's here to eat?" I opened the fridge but couldn't find anything.
Is it right to go out to get something?
Urgh! I don't have strength to start dressing up again.
I picked up the landline and called for food. That should do for today.
I logged into my Netflix account and decided to watch "Wednesday Adams". I really love watching series some days and today looks like those days. I can't lie, Jenny Ortega really tried for this movie. I also can't imagine how stressful it was, for the person who acted as 'thing'.
Few minutes later, the food came and I covered Richard's share and ate my share of the food. Yes, I ordered for him too because we both haven't eaten. Also, I had started watching my movie already. It was really interesting and engaging.
I heard a knock on the door and paused the movie to go see who it is. I know for sure that it wasn't Richard because if it was him, he'd use the access card.
"Hi" The lady said once I opened the door
"Uhh... Hi?"
"Are you Vanessa Blackwood?" The lady asked.
Oh! This man
"That's me" I sighed
"This package is for you." She handed it over to me before leaving
"Merci!" I yelled before closing the door. (Thanks)
I tossed the bag on the couch and continued my movie from where I stopped. Few minutes into the movie, I hear the door open and an "I'm back" from Richard. I tell him about his food and continued my movie. I didn't even pay much attention to him and whatever he was saying
"What are you even watching!" He frowned, looking into my phone. "What's that?"
"Hmm?" I paused the movie and turned to face him
"What's taking so much of your time" He asked
"Wednesday Adams" I smiled
"I took time outside because I went to trim my hair too" He frowned at me
"Ohhh! Your hair is trimmed, baby " I scratched the back of my neck, dropping my phone on the couch
"Leave me alone" He rolled his eyes
"I'm sorry. The movie got me engaged. Besides, you left me all by myself here" I pouted, straddling him
"And then I come back and barely paid attention to me" He folded his arm
"I'm sorryyyy" I pecked his lips over and over again. "I got the dress you sent to me. Thank you"
"You mean the dress you didn't bother to check" He rolled his eyes
"How do you-"
"It's laying there" He pointed at the direction of the couch where the bag the lady gave to me laid. "Untouched" He added
"Uhm! I know you don't make mistakes with your choices babe."
"Whatever" He rolled his eyes again
"I am really sorry" I pouted
"Then show me how sorry you are" He said
"Okay!" I smirked, grinding myself into him. "I'm sorry" I said, touching him down there
"Okay, I accept. Let's not get deep into that before we have to bail out on the party" He chuckled, wrapping his hands around my waist
"Did you enjoy the food I ordered cos I did" I smiled
"Thank you for ordering for me" He pecked my neck
"You'd do same. When do we leave?"
"By 5 on the dot" He said. "So that we'll get there by 5:30 or so"
"Okay babe." I stood up from his body. "It's 12pm, I should check up on my companies"
"Yeah, sure babe" He nodded, bringing out his phone.
I really like how understanding he can be.
Skip Skip Skip
"Is 6:30pm fashionably late or late late" I asked, following Richards lead into the building where the party was taking place
"Fashionably late" Richard chuckled. "it's bad for people to see the big bad wolf chuckle outside"
"Oh right!! It's time to act strict. Copied sir!" I nodded
"Stop being dramatic." He pulled out a chair for me to sit down. All eyes were now on us but we really didn't mind
Blame him for taking so much time to come dress up, guys!
"They're judging you for coming late" I whispered when he sat down
"No, they're eye fucking me. Most women turned" He whispered back
"Proud human!" I rolled my eyes at him
"I'm just speaking the truth and you know. Unfortunately for them, only one woman has effect on me" He said, placing his hands on my thigh
"Someone's is waving at you over there" I told him
"I can't leave you here, all alone." He said, sternly
"It's no big deal" I shrugged
"Not changing my mind" He said
"Let's go get drinks. I need some kind of energy" I said, standing up
"I could use some too" He placed his hand on my waist possessively as we walked to where we'll get a drink
"Martini please?" I ordered. "2 shots"
"On it". I watched him pour it for us before passing it to me
"Thank you" I said, taking it from him and giving one to Richard.
"I thought you bailed out on me, Blackwood" A half elderly man who approached us said.
"Klinton" Richard shook his hand.
"Hi Beautiful lady, I hope you're enjoying your stay in Paris" the man whose name happens to be Klinton asked
"I sure am, thanks"
"So, are you ready to sign the deal?" The man asked
"Excuse me" I said wanting to move but was being held by Richard
"Stay" He said to me. "Can we talk later please. I'll reach out to you before I leave Paris"
"That's beautiful. Thank you for honoring my invitation on such short notice" He said, shaking Richard again
"It's nothing."
"Have a lovely night" Klinton said to us before leaving
"I don't want you to leave my side" Richard said.
"Excuse me, can you help me with my necklace?" A lady tapped my shoulder
"Sure" I turned to help her clip the necklace back on her neck.
"Thank you so much" She turned to face me but then her smile dropped and morphed into a shocked expression.
"Richard?"
"Paula."
Uhh.. what now?