Chapter 8

Xavier's POV

The entire week I was disoriented. I couldn't think properly. Everything was a mess. My head was haywire. I was a mess.

The moment I saw the boy in her apartment, I was crumpled. I didn't know she had a boyfriend. I mean why wouldn't she? Of course she did.

She is beautiful, smart, simple and caring. Any guy is lucky to have her. But deep down, I wished that guy was me. But nope. That cant happen. I mean why would I even thing like that?

I was angry. I don't know why. I don't who or what was I angry at. But I was angry. I shouldn't care whether she have a boyfriend or not. But why did I? She is just my assistant.

Urgh why is this so confusing? I came in to the office early, as tonight is the ball, I had to finish everything fast and leave early.

I stepped out of the lift and walked to my office. As I was walking to my office, I saw something or someone rather in Bella's office.

I walked into her office only to be shocked. It was Bella. she was laying in the floor. She was in yesterday's clothes. Which means, she hadn't gone home yesterday.

I saw the pile of files I gave her yesterday in a neat work. She stayed till late at night to finish her work. I was astonished. The way she worked, I have never seen any other women work like her.

Why does she make it so hard for me to be angry at her. The entire week, I purposely made her work harder than anyone could take it. I was angry. And I took it out on her.

I was hoping she would complain or give up. But she did not. She took everything I throw on her way with ease. The other day when I first scolded her, she looked hurt, but she tried to hide it.

But still I saw it. It hurt me, more than it hurt her. But yet I continued to hurt her. I kept hurting her and pushing her limits, but she wouldn't crumble.

She was strong. I was so fascinated. She takes her work so sincerely. I have not seen anyone take their work so sincere. What shocked me more was, her eyes still held so much respect for me, even after everything.

Two days ago, I invited a woman, whose name I didn't even know, was it Layla? Or Lola? Well whoever she is, I invited to the office. I wanted to get a reaction, any kind of reaction from her.

But nope. She just continued to do her work. That frustrated me more. Why didn't she react? Urgh.

As I saw her lying down in the floor, I couldn't help but admire her features. And then I frowned. She had dark eyebags. A frown in her forehead.

She looked tired, exhausted and weak. It looked she hadn't slept well or had much food either. I sighed in frustration. What have I done? I'm such an idiot. I thought to myself. This isn't her fault.

None of this was. She had all right to have a boyfriend. She deserve to have a better man than me. And that boy looked like he was. If she was happy with him, that would be all I want.

Without intending too, my fingers cupped her cheeks. They were so warm. The moment my skin touched hers, she relaxed. A smile came to my lips when I saw that.

I stroked her cheeks with my finger softly. I kept staring at her. I think she felt my gaze on her when she started stir awake.

I quickly got up and straightened myself. She woke up and stretched herself as she yawned like a puppy. She is so cute. I thought to myself. When she realised I was there, she quickly stood up.

"I'm so sorry Mr King. I didn't mean to sleep in the office. Its just, it was 2am when I finished everything and without realizing I fell asleep. I'm so sorry. Gosh I'm so stupid."

She kept rambling that I wanted to laugh, but refrained. She is the most cutest person I have seen. "Miss Sanders." I stopped her from her ramble. She quickly shut her mouth.

"Its ok. You can have the day off." I said. After everything I put her through, She deserve this. She gave me this confused looked as she tilted her head. Gosh stop being so cute! I thought.

"But why sir?" she asked me. "If you didn't realize, the ball is today. You have the day to prepare for today." I said. She nodded her head in understanding.

She went to pick up the files when I stopped her. "Its ok. I will have someone to take care of them. You can start to pack and go home Miss Sanders" I said. She just nodded her.

She started to pack her things. She took her stuff and start to leave. "Oh Miss Sanders, there will be limo to pick you up." when I said this her eyes widened. I chuckled silently to myself.

"Oh, I don't think its necessary. I can find my way there." she said politely. "Miss Sanders its a must." I said sternly. "Ok. Thank you Mr King." she said as nodded her head.

She open the door and left. I watched her waiting for her lift and taking the lift. As the door closed, I wanted to run in there, hug her and kiss her. But refrained. She has a boyfriend. I thought to myself.

I shook my head and went to my office and start working, with one girl in my mind.

Bella's POV

I sighed as I open my apartment door. I quickly shut it and lie down in my couch. Thank god I could take the day off. Thanks to Mr King. I knew he was a good man. He was just under some stress that's all.

I heard my phone ring and quickly went to answer it. It was Andrew. "Hey Andrew." I said groggily. "You sound like shit." he said as I can imagine him scrunch his nose.

"Shut up. What is it?" I asked him "Well I call to inform you that your dress is in your room. I also got you a pair of heels that will go amazing with it. And its on me." he said proudly.

"Oh my god Andrew you didn't have too. You are a life saver." I said shocked. "Yes I had too. Anyways how else are you going to make that CEO fall for you then?" he said with a mischievous voice.

"Stop it Andrew!" I exclaimed. This guy has been going on it since the day he met him. I told him multiple of times that he is just my boss, but he wouldn't listen.

"Whatever you say. Go and take a look at your dress. You can thank me for it later." he said as he put down the phone.

I sighed as I drag my self up to my room. When I entered my room I was shocked.

What have I gotten myself into.