Chapter 19 Chapter Nineteen
Mordechai drove into his garage at what looked like a penthouse.
The sky was getting darker, and all I wanted to do was go home, take a nice shower, and get some rest.
My mind couldn't even process why he had brought me here. It was ironic, really, because he despised me, and for someone of my status, he would never want me anywhere near his place.
"Get out and follow me," he said, not once looking at me.
I glared at him for a few seconds before stepping out of the car. Crossing my arms over my chest, I followed behind him.
We entered the elevator, and I stepped inside just before the doors slid shut. He pressed a button, and I moved to the corner, closing my eyes.
I just wanted to lie down and rest my body.
When the elevator came to a stop, the doors opened to darkness. He walked out, but I stayed still, thinking about pressing the button to go back down.
Then, the lights flicked on. I stepped out and began to take in the space around me. It was breathtaking, luxurious beyond words.
We were in what seemed like a lounge room and it was very spacious. I watched as Mordechai took off his tie before taking out a glass and a bottle of wine. My feet hurt but I didn't want to anger him by perching myself on his couch.
Even though it looked so soft and relaxing.
"Come with me," he said, taking a sip of his wine before heading down a long hall.
I felt like I was about to collapse; my legs were ready to give out beneath me. He stopped at a door, looked at me for a few seconds with a smirk, then opened it.
I stood in the doorway until the lights came on, and I nearly fainted at what I saw. It was an office, with two separate desks. I could tell immediately which one was his, but the other, tucked away in the corner, caught my eye.
It was stacked with documents.
He wasn't serious, he couldn't be. He didn't expect me to actually sit down and sort through documents at this time.
"Are you going to say something about why you brought me here at this hour?" I asked, deciding to break the silence in the room.
"Your punishment. Those documents aren't going to sort themselves. You can take them home, and I want them finished by Friday. Most of them require a thank you letter, so make sure you type them correctly," came his unbelievable response.
"You can't be serious. There's no way I'm sorting through all those files," I said, turning to leave. But when I pulled the knob, it wouldn't budge. I turned around and saw him glaring at me.
"Only I can let you leave, Vanessa, so don't waste the little energy you have left. Take the documents so you can go. I need to get to bed," he said, taking a seat and watching me closely.
"You're so arrogant and cruel!" I shouted to his face.
I hurried towards the desk and shoved some of the files in my bag. There was just too much to carry. Luckily, I saw another bag and I packed them inside and held the remaining in my hand.
"I want to leave now," I said as I stood in front of him. My anger was boiling and I needed to leave this place so I could calm down.
"And besides why can't the other assistants help to sort through these. Its just not fair-
"-You don't make the damn rules here! I'm your boss and I tell you what to do and when to do it and the time you should be finished. I'm sick of you challenging me Vanessa and it's about time you learn your place!" he spat cutting me off.
By this time he had stood up and was looking at me with rage. The veins in his arms were showing and his eyebrows came together.
He was definitely angry and for what? Because I challenge him? He was the one who kept insulting me and there was nothing wrong with me standing up for myself and talking for my rights.
This punishment was seriously unfair.
"I'm only talking for my rights Mordechai and what you're doing is seriously unfair. At once, I thought that if I was as wealthy as you, maybe you could actually tolerate me. But if being so rich means you actually look down on people and insult them, I rather be poor all my life. I just want this damn contract to be over so I won't have to be in your presence because it seems as if low status people makes your skin crawl. So let me out so I can leave!" I basically shouted at him.
He was pissing me off so much that it hurts.
He sat down and I waited for him to say something but he didn't. He remained quiet before reaching under his desk and then I heard a beep sound and the door opened. I turned and walked out.
"You better finish those documents by Friday!"
I ignored him as I left his place. He could go to hell for all I care.
Once outside I started walking. It would be a miracle if I get a cab at this time of the night. I stood still as I sighed and rubbed my forehead.
My phone started buzzing and I searched around in my bag until I found it. I saw that it was Devin. I wondered how he got my number.
"Hello,"I said, scanning my surroundings. I really shouldn't be out at this time of the night.
"Where are you? I'm home and you aren't here," he asked with a hint of worry in his voice that made my mood lighten up a bit.
"It's a long story, I was at Mordechai's penthouse," I replied softly.
"Go to the nearest cab stand and I'll come pick you up," he said as I sighed in relief.
I end the call and continued walking. My mind drifted back to the amount of files I had to get done before friday. It was impossible to do that. Maybe the only way to finish on time was to take a day off.
I reached the stand, stopped, and looked around. My eyes darted over my shoulder and in every direction possible.
A strange feeling started to build in my gut, warning me that something was off. There wasn't anyone around on this side, and for a moment, I was thankful for that.
Then a hand grabbed mine, roughly. I spun around instantly.
His grip was so tight I knew it would leave a mark.
His hair was the same, only now dyed brown.
A new tattoo covered his neck, and a piercing glinted above his left eye.
My gaze caught the gun tucked at his waist, and I swallowed hard.
My breathing quickened as my body began to tremble.
Zed.
He wore a smirk as he pulled his phone from his pocket. He let me go but this time he grabbed me by the neck roughly.
I tried to pry his hands away. My bags fell as he held me up against the wall.
"You know, I've been searching for you for a very long time Vanessa," his voice was laced with venom as he glared at me.
"Let. Me. Go," I tried to say as I found myself getting hard to breathe.
Tears brimmed to my eyes but before I could pass out he let me go. I fell to the ground. I backed away and tried to catch my breath.
"I gave you everything and that was how you repay me? By running off? Pathetic. I'll make you sure you receive the punishment of a lifetime," he shouted, crouching down to my level.
I held my knees to my chest as I tried to calm body down. I was shaking, and I'm afraid that I may have a panic attack. I couldn't pass out right now. I need to find a way to get away from him but I was too numb to move.
Where was Devin?
I heard my phone ringing in the distance. Zed smirked and started to get up to answer it, but I grabbed his leg and pulled. He didn't budge, and that earned me a slap across the face. I held my cheek as I lay there, feeling my eyes start to close.
A car pulled up outside, and my eyes fluttered open just in time to see Zed collapse to the ground. He was coughing up blood.
I looked up and saw Devin rushing towards me before he lifted me into his arms. I clung to him, unable to speak, as he carried me to the car.
I didn't know what happened after that. My eyes grew heavy, and the darkness took over.