Chapter 13: Chapter 13

The following days passed, uneventful. His words still lingered deep in my mind. Leaving a bitter heartache.

I have to admit though, I cared and I thought he did too. But he made it crystal clear that day.

I’m just the girl he is sleeping with.

I do my morning routine, take care of Tim’s needs and then leave for the office. I reach there is some time. It’s desolate, as usual. I wonder why Noah makes me come to the office so early in the morning.

I reach the office gate to see the new guards, the previous ones were 5 minutes late. They got fired on the spot, and one of them even forgot to save Noah’s parking spot, specially designated for him. Let’s just say, I don’t want to describe the incident.

I’m just glad it wasn’t me because if it was, I would have peed in my pants. He went ballistic, the poor guard was scared too. But luckily, he only lost his job.

And that is luck itself, especially when it comes to Noah Enrique because you don’t just lose your job around him.

Anyways, I greet the new guard and I am about to go in when a car pulls up. I look back to see it is one of those luxury cars, the assets of the filthy rich.

From the opening, comes out a well-dressed man, probably of Noah’s age.

“ Do you have a pass, sir? “ The guard asks respectfully, trying to do his job.

“ I don’t need one. “ He boosts. Well, we have a Sofia No. 2.

I don’t need anything. I’m better than the rest of you cause Noah loves me. Oh, and look at me I’m pretty.

Wait, what’s wrong with me? Why am I hating on Sofia, she hasn’t done anything wrong with me.

“ Sorry sir, we are inclined to let only people with a pass in. If you have an appointment, you’ll have to wait till the rest of the staff comes in. And I can confirm your appointment. “ The guard gives him a humble answer.

“ You, you don’t seem to work here. “ He says, pointing towards me. I take a look back, to see if someone else is standing too.

“ Why is she going inside without a pass? “ He asks the guard, with curiosity.

“ I work here. “ I interfere.

“ As? “ He questions, raising his brow.

“ His Secretary. “

“ You? You’re highly unprofessional, you don’t even seem to be that educated. I wonder how you landed this job. “ The man states, with surety. Do I look that unprofessional?

“ Well, at least I won’t see that bitch around Noah. “ He says, smirking to himself.

“ Do you know Noah? “ I ask, a little lost.

“ Very well. “ He replies with surety.

“ Let him in then. “

The guard nodes and the guy follows in. I remember when I stopped Sofia, it was an honest mistake yet Noah made sure to humiliate me and even made me apologize. I don’t want that to happen to the poor guard.

We both get in the elevator.

“ So you’re Noah’s friend? “ I ask, he doesn’t reply but just looks forwards, without blinking his eyes for a second. The wall is that interesting?

“ Must be nice, to just barge into places, just like Sofia. Do you do that everywhere? Let me in because I’m better than everyone else? “ I mock, a little bitter over what happened to me last time. The resentment isn’t directed towards this man but the incident that occurred in the past.

His head abruptly moves in my direction. He eyes me with a serious look on his face.

“ A thank you would be nice. I let you in after all. “ I announce, despite him completely ignoring me.

“ Do you usually talk this much or did I just get lucky? “ He asks sarcastically.

Well, I feel insulted. Before I can object, the lift stops, and we reach Noah’s floor. The man gets out before me and I follow him.

He goes straight towards Noah’s office.

“ Good morning Emma, can you please get me a strong black coffee and some breakfast? Also get me my pills, my headaches. “ He says, without looking up.

“ It’s nice to see you too. “ The man replies.

Noah’s head moves upward, and his eyes narrow at the man.

“ What do you want? “ Noah asks bitterly.

“ I scored a major tender, so a celebration is just right? You must come. He says forwarding the invitation.

“ I have nothing to do with you Lucas. Don’t waste your time. “ Noah replies with a stone-cold tone.

“ Oh but your dear Sofia will be there, and you might see something surprising about her too. But then again, the choice is yours. “ Lucas says, and then leaves.

After he leaves, Noah furiously throws the lamp on his table at the wall. The fragile piece breaks into tiny pieces.

“ Noah? Are you all alright? “ I ask worriedly.

“ Yes, clean the mess, and what are you doing here? I told you to fetch my breakfast so fucking go. “ He grits out.

Why is the rude to me now? What did I do? This isn’t fair!

I clean the mess, whining to myself in the process, and go to fetch him breakfast. I prepare the breakfast table and call him.

He eats a little from his breakfast and then asks for medicine.

“ You should eat some more. You might be nauseous. “ I advise.

“ I’ve lost my appetite. “ He declares.

“ Noah I don’t know who that man was, what he was talking about Sofia, and why it upset you but all I know is that you are not taking the medicine without finishing your breakfast. And you can shout at me all you want, but you will not get this medicine until that plate is clean. “ I declare, bossing him around.

He looks at me as if I have lost my mind. He probably isn’t used to taking orders from anyone. He proceeds to eat though. I then give him his medicine.

“ I’m going to the party and I want you to accompany me, Emma. I’ll call Nell, go shopping with her, she’ll help you get ready. “ Noah states.

“ Unm Noah I’ve never been to such parties. I will embarrass you. “ I say disappointed. I don’t think I can fit in.

“ Emma, you won’t. I want you by my side. “ He assures. I agree hesitantly. Because I am not used to saying no to Noah.

I do some chores around the office and then wait for Nell to arrive so we can go.

I decide to go to Noah’s office to see him holding his head.

“ Do you want me to massage your head? “ I ask.

He just shakes his head in negative. Typical Noah! Won’t ask for help, even if he is dying.

I walk towards him and start to slightly massage his head.

“ This will help you, just lean back and close your eyes. Because the medicine needs time to come into effect and you need to rest till then. Close your eyes for a few minutes. “ I instruct.

He leans back and I continue to massage him.

After a few moments, Nell arrives.

“ Nell I know your choice, but nothing too revealing for her. “ Noah warns before Nell can take me away. Why is he so possessive over me? It's not like he loves me.

“ Oh come on boss. The more the skin the more the prettier the girl is. “ She replies, and it is highly offending.

“ The more skin she shows, the more money will be cut from your paycheck. Understood? “ He says in a stern voice.

She nods her head immediately.

“ I don’t want those men gawking at what’s mine. “ He further states, possessively.

Nell goes outside and I am about to follow her but Noah stops me.

“ Here. “ He says giving me his credit card.

“ I don’t need- “

“ How do you think you’re gonna pay for the dress and other accessories? “ He asks, amused at my stupidity.

I look at him dumbfounded and then realize the dress must be costly so there is no way I can afford it on my own. I take his card, embarrassed.

“ Take care. “ He says, kissing the top of my head gently. And just then, all the butterflies return.

God, why does he have such an effect on me?

The rest of the day I busied myself in getting ready.

After that, I am escorted to a limousine in which Noah awaits me. Looking at Noah my eyes go wide. He looks so breathtaking, I can look at him all day and not get bored.

After I’m done ogling at him, I look away.

“ You look lovely. “ He comments, kissing me lightly on the cheek.

I look down and blush so badly. God, he is so close to me and I am acting as if this is the first time being so close to him.

We reach the venue and before I get out of the car, Noah holds my hand firmly.

“ There are going to be a lot of people out there, bad men. Stay close to me, do not wander off. “ He warns, seriously.

“ You’re saying as if there will be murderers in the party? “ I huff.

“ What do we know love? These are ruthless businessmen and half of them are fucking perverts so I want you to stay close to me, for your safety. “ He explains and I nod.

We then get out and walk towards the glamourous hall filled with music and lights.

After getting in, Noah starts chatting with a few people he knows. My eyes roam around and I find a huge chandelier on the roof. Looking around, I find men dressed in suits while women clinging around them. Most of them wearing revealing clothes and playing the role of arm candy.

Is that why Noah didn’t want any revealing clothes for me? So I would be easily differentiated from the women that were paid to this?

Well technically, I got paid too...

My eyes then land upon Lucas, the guy who pretended to be Noah’s friend. I need to have a word with him.

“ Noah I need to go to the washroom. “ I whisper.

He stops conversing with his business partners and looks down at me.

“ Okay, come back in 5 minutes. Or else there will be consequences for you. “ He warns.

I scurry away and reach Lucas.

“ You lied to me! “ I exclaim.

“ Oh, I didn’t. You just supposed on your own that we are friends, I just said I knew him. “ He replies.

“ Well, you didn’t tell me the truth then. “

“ We are friends, just not for now. “

“ Do you know how much you infuriated him? I don’t know what’s going on between you, Sofia, and Noah but please refrain from coming closer to him. You leave a bad effect on him. “ I state, my tone hard.

“ Oh, and why do you care? You’re just his assistant. Do your job. “ He taunts.

“ This is my job, to take care of the boss. “ I state.

“ Seems like an extra activity to me. How much do you get paid for it? “ He asks with a smirk on his face.

“ I’m done conversing with an asshole. “ I declare and spin back. Before I can march back to Noah, I bump into a waitress. All of the drink is spilled on me.

Or more like an expensive dress!

I rush to the washroom to clean it, as it is bought with Noah’s money. And he is going to kill me when he sees I round a fucking 50,000 dollars gown.

As I am busy cleaning it, I feel someone’s presence behind me. His arms linger around my arms and I shriek pushing him back.

He is one of the men, Noah was talking to.

“ Wha…what are you doing? This is the ladies’ washroom. “ I state, trying to get away from him but he grabs my arm and shoves me on the wall.

“ What a pretty little thing, I wonder why Noah is hiding you? Why not share such a beautiful piece? “ He asks maliciously.

“ I am no object you asshole. “ I spit.

His eyes narrow at my statement and he grabs the collar of my shirt trying to tear it.

As soon as he touches it, I scream. He suddenly pushes his large hand on my mouth.

“ Fucking shut up you bitch! “ He whispers yells.

His hands roam around and tears start pouring out of my eyes. Just then, the door creaks open and Lucas walks in. His eyes absorb the whole scene.

But the question is, is he going to help me or is he involved too?