Chapter 3: Chapter 3

When Lorelai and Maxwell arrived they discuss how they will divide the house equally. It is surprising that both of them agree with each other like they did not fight like cats and dogs earlier. Maybe both of them are just tired? Or maybe one of them lowkey wants this scenario to happen?

Lorelai

After we divide the house, I realized that I never get to ask his name. Right now I feel so awkward now that we are alone, I don’t know if he remembers me but It looks like he does not want to bring up what happened last night. He seem so serious while we divide the house, neither of us surprisingly did annoy the other.

Now I am laying in my bed wide awake, thinking of him. Does he know that I am the woman he hooked up in the party? I can’t stand my thoughts, it makes my throat dry up. I get up, when I opened my door I am greeted by the man of my thoughts. He’s about to go out of his bedroom too, he also looks like he can’t sleep.

“Can’t sleep?” he asked, why does he look concerned? It's really funny how I just feel comfortable around him when I don’t even know his name. I nod and walked past him.

I pour myself cold water and then sit in the living room, I could feel him sitting beside me. I hold the glass with both of my hands feeling the cold moisture of the water. A few minutes passed no one said a word.

I breathed “Since we are going to be sharing, for a while. I’ll be introducing myself. I am Lorelai Denise Harris.” I said not looking at him.

“You are the girl from the party. I know.” when he paused, I look at him. I am waiting for him to speak again but he suddenly stands up. “Good Night.” he said not even looking at me! As if he just came downstairs to confirm whether I am really the woman from last night.

“Hey! I don’t even know your name what am I supposed to call you huh?” I said as I grab his arm. He stopped and then look at my hand. “You can call me babe.” he smirked and removed my hand in his arm.

I opened my mouth because I never realized that he is so arrogant!....but attractive and hot. What am I thinking? I drink all my water so I could wake up from those terrifying thoughts then decided to go upstairs. I force myself to sleep because I am early for work tomorrow.

I go to the bathroom as soon as I wake up I take a shower and then brush my teeth. I feel like everything that happened is just a dream because that man is nowhere to be seen downstairs. I toast some bread while I make my coffee. I am reading today’s newspaper while drinking coffee. “Morning, Lory” that voice came out of nowhere and I spit my coffee out right in the white newly ironed polo of him! I am so surprised and so he is.

“What the hell!” he yelled, I can see his angry expression. “Oh my God, I am sorry!” I plead. I reached over the tissue so I can at least wipe it but when I turn around he is unbuttoning his polo.

“What are you doing?” I said and quickly divert my gaze. I looked at my watch and it's already 6:45 am! Gosh, I will be late! I grabbed his polo and then put it quickly in my bag.

“I will wash this, I am really sorry! I will give this later, I am running late. Bye!” I quickly said, and run outside without looking nor waiting for his reply. I called a cab.

I arrived at exactly 7:16 am, I am 16 minutes late! I saw my co-workers and they are not doing anything.

“Hey, sleepy head” said Albert while fixing his tie. “Morning, what’s up?” I said smiling.

“Rooory!” I hear a scream of Kelly, I looked in her direction. She is waving hysterically, I waved back and hugged her.

“Geez, you look tired Rory! and you missed the announcement since you’re late!” she exclaimed. I am listening to her while I arrange the files on my desk.

“You won’t believe what happened yesterday, it's hell. I’ll tell you later, what’s the announcement about anyway?” I said.

“You know there will be a new boss starting today, Mr. Clinton already retired and his son will be taking over. I will miss Mr. Clinton” Kelly said in a sad tone.

“That is so sudden. Hmm, what can you say about our new boss?”

“I don’t know yet, lucky you he’s not here yet. But I can assure you that he must be handsome like his Dad” Kelly said while nodding. Since our new boss is not here yet, I find it a perfect time to tell Kelly what happened yesterday.

“That man is arrogant with a trashy attitude. Who the hell is he to think that I should be treated that way? Hmph. It's only good that I spilled coffee on him, it is his karma for-”

“Ehem.” I stopped speaking when I heard someone behind me when I turned around I see a familiar face. That man? AGAIN!? I looked at him confused, questioning his presence in front of me. “What the he-” he cut me off!

“I am sorry I’m late, some accident happen” he said coldly looking at me, indirectly saying ‘It's your fault’

Then right now it's slowly making sense to me that the man in front of me is our new boss, the very man at the party, the man who ruined my peace at my house! I feel like melting in my chair, I wanna be buried alive. I want to disappear.

“I am Maxwell Louis Clinton, son of Morris Clinton. And from now on, I will be the one who will handle you and the company affairs. In short, I will be your new boss. I hope we could work together smoothly.” he said in a cold professional tone, he said it sternly full of confidence. It's like suddenly he is a new person. Everyone stands up, clapping and smiling. Meanwhile, I can’t even face Maxwell.

Maxwell:

Everyone is clapping and smiled when I finish my introduction. I can clearly see their expression of Lory as I stand here in front. It's like a block of ice falls directly on her face, she looks pale and anxious.

Don’t worry Lorelai, please don’t be scared. I am only here to protect you, and it looks like the universe is helping me too. Just hang in there, you will know who I truly am.