Chapter 17
***Massimo***
Passion.
Desire.
Lust.
Love?
Something strange is happening and I can't figure out what's going on. Knowing that my relationship with Maddison could end has created an emptiness that I didn't think I would ever feel.
What is the reason for this feeling?
Seeing her run away from me and seeing her disappointed face upset me, I was angry with myself because I was the one who caused that.
I knew he was at his father's house, so I went there and said I wanted to visit him.
He clearly did not count on Maddison leaving the site within a few minutes.
I needed to talk to her, but I know her, I know her moves before she does.
I knew that if I went to his residence the watchman would not let me pass, so I pretended to be drunk.
I had a few drinks with her father and then said goodbye.
I wanted to go for it.
“Everyone decides to leave early," says Matthew.
I walk out of her house to my car and try to call Maddison, but as I assumed, her phone is off.
I know what I'm about to do is childish and not appropriate for my age, but I need you to talk to me because I need to explain things.
I arrive at her residence and try to pass but the guard prevents me. I decide to act like a drunk and say nonsense until I see her leave in pajamas that could be underwear.
After a little discussion, he agreed to go with me to the office. Once there, I was able to stop pretending to be drunk.
“Why did you look for a job? Your father has money," I ask Maddison once we are in my room.
“I don't like to depend on anyone. My father's money is my father's money. I want to have my own money. “
I smile.
“What if I want to give you my money? “
-I wouldn't accept it. I already accepted the car," She says.
“These are gifts, Maddison. It has nothing to do with your sense of independence. If someone decides to give you a gift, the least you should do is accept it and that's it. “
“But... “
“But nothing. What's wrong with gifts? They do it because they appreciate you. “
“You're right," she says, "I want to sleep.”
“Don't change the subject.”
“I'm just sleepy. Turns out someone interrupted my restful sleep.”
I don't say anything, I just take her by the waist and pull her closer to me to sleep.
“I have a question," I say.
She laughs.
“What's wrong? “
“Do you like your residence? “
She turns and looks at me confused.
“What do you mean?" She asks.
“You live with your friend in a room the size of my bathroom. Wouldn't you like something better? “
I know Maddison turns twenty-three in three days, I've been thinking about a gift.
“What are you trying to say? Massimo!... “
“Good night”
I don't know at what point Maddison and I fell asleep, I just know that I haven't slept that well in a long time. Even after that lawsuit I was able to sleep peacefully.
The morning came quickly. In the blink of an eye there was Maddison on her way to her residence while I drove to my office. Sonya was already in my office when I walked in.
“I'm not going to have sex with you Sonya”
“I know, I just wanted to apologize for what happened. I don't know what happened to me, it wasn't me. “
“This cannot happen again. Do you understand? “
She snorts.
“I understand, but I want to understand why you no longer want anything to do with me.
“It's over between us. You know very well that we broke our contract because you felt in a way that I did not correspond to you. “
“But with her, yes? I've seen the way she looks at you. I saw her pained face when she discovered us. Why don't you care what she feels? What's different? “
“It has nothing to do with Maddison, it's me, and I don't want to be with you that way. You are an excellent employee, but that's the only way I can see you. “
She stares at me for a few seconds and then clicks her tongue. She is annoyed, in her face you can see the anger she has, however, she doesn't say anything regarding the subject.
“All right. Then let's not talk about it anymore. “
“What do you know about the lawsuit? “
She hands me some papers.
“The judges awarded the lawsuit to the artist“
“What do the authorities say about the elevator? “
“They said they will give the verdict today. They checked the security cameras and did not see anything strange, although there is a day when no records of activity are found”
“What day?" I ask.
“Four days ago. “
I close my eyes to better remember the day and vague memories come to my mind.
Four days ago was one day before the lawsuit.
“It's impossible to believe that someone here could have done it," I say.
“I know, I can't believe it either. The technicians didn't give hope either”
I click my tongue.
“I don't know who it was, but he's going to pay. When the authorities confirm our suspicions, I will do everything in my power to catch this person. “
“You don't think it was the same artist? “
“Maybe. “
Sonya gets up from Maddison's seat and gathers her things.
“I have some work to do. Be careful, okay? “
“What do you mean? “
“I feel things tense...as if something is going to happen at any moment. “
“You're already overreacting. “
“Yes, probably. “
She walks towards the entrance but I stop her.
-I need the number of a real estate agent," I tell her.
She furrows her brows.
“Do you need a house? I can do it, that's why you hired me.
“Don't worry. I'll do it. “
She laughs wryly.
“I guess it's for Maddison and that's why you don't want me to do it. “
“You're guessing right," I reply, fed up with his aattitude.
“Fuck you, Massimo. “
She comes out of the office like a beast and I can't do anything but laugh.
I don't understand Sonya's attitude. It's the first time she's acted that way.
After our contract ended, she was the one who got my submissives. It is ridiculous for her to behave that way.
I sigh and turn on my computer. I need to focus on work and stop thinking so much nonsense.
My phone vibrates and as I pick it up I see Maddison's name in the notifications. I open the message and smile to see that it's a picture of her opening her arms in the middle of her room.
"See? Perfectly comfortable."