𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝟏 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐔𝐓𝐘
A U R E L I A :
" I applied here to get away from my family and to pursue my career. Not fall in love with my boss. "
R A I N E R :
" You signed a contract, Gold. That means you're mine and there's no escapi...
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" him again, and again, and again. "
I DIDN'T EXPECT to find out I had iron deficiency and my period by the building's nurse.
Embarrassing as fuck.
Sofia snickered and Aleesia nudged her, though deep down I knew she was laughing too. Thankfully, the nurse has left and we're now alone.
Rainer is nowhere to be found. Save and run, huh?
"Girl, I swear you will not believe how the office reacted when your boyfriend was carrying you bridal style to us!" Aleesia finally cracks, sitting at the edge of my bed while Sofia takes the other side.
"Boyfriend? Shut up." I playfully hit her in the shoulder and she defended herself with her hands.
"Aw c'mon, Ari, it's true!" Sofia says and I look at her in disbelief while Aleesia gives me an 'I told you so' look.
I roll my eyes, not wanting to protest anymore and just laying back on my pillow. I groan, placing a hand on my lower stomach.
These cramps are killing me. It's like the devil is punching my fucking—
The door suddenly bursts open and there he is.
Rainer.
"Gold." He sighs in relief. "I came as soon as I heard you were awake."
"Speak of the devil and he shall appear." Aleesia mumbles, hiding her face with her hand and avoiding my gaze.
He's quick to walk towards us, but Sofia immediately stands up, blocking his path. He glares at her with furrowed eyebrows, looking at her up and down with a scowl expression.
"Ms. Rodriguez, don't tell me you're—"
"All due respect, sir, I am."
He scoffs, "Leave. The both of you, Ms. Rodriguez and Ms. Parker."
Aleesia is quick to bounce off of my bed, she gives me an 'I'm so sorry' look before turning around to leave along with Sofia. My heart is pounding in my chest the second they're out of my sight and the door shuts behind them.
It's him and I alone again.
I'm very much hating that it's the second time today.
He approaches me and sits close to me. Way to close. I subtly inch myself to the edge and he gives me a weak look.
"Don't do that, Gold.. Please. Don't avoid me, don't hide from me." He begs, reaching a hand out to hold my wrist.
Rainer's cold touch comes into contact with my skin and I inhale sharply but don't pull away.
I miss his touch. It's gentle and I can't help but feel comfort in it.
I find it hard to admit that each day without him is getting harder and harder to live despite the constant urge to hit him in the face with my high heel.
