Facade

Chapter 16~ Just Doing my Job, Nothing Personal

It has been a mo week since I last saw Bradley, which I tried so hard to avoid him, and now.. I have no choice but to see him. I just hope he doesn't do something stupid.

Tonight, we'll be having dinner with my family and Chrissy's family so we could be able to talk about the wedding and the after party. I wore a simple black dress, with laced sleeves and a pair of black ankle boots. To complete my simple, but elegant look, I grabbed my black clutch and straightened my hair. 

Ever since the Heathersons and Brad fooled the hell out of me, I started to thank mom for being a straight-haired brunette. If not, I'd be wasting my money trying to dye it every once in a while. 

I didn't bother putting on heavy make up, since I'm not a fan of make up anymore unless I'm in a fashion show. Nude colored lipstick, a bit of eyeliner and some bronze blush did the trick. 

"Don't let Brad get under your skin. Be cool and stay cool." I told myself as I inhaled as much air and exhaled all of it.

"I'm going to rock this night without even thinking about him." I told myself and went outside.

I took my coat and opened the door. To my surprise, Brad was there to assist me. Why would I even need assistance? I can carry my clutch by myself.

"Bradley Will Simpson at your service." He said as he smiled at me.

"I don't need your services. You are dissmissed." I said as I headed towards the elevator. I was going to press the down button but he pressed it for me.

"What's your deal Brad?" I asked him. I'm really pissed off by now.

"As I said, at your service ma'am. No matter what you say, I'll be by your side until the night is over. That's what Sir Elyar told us and what Sir Seth told him." He explained. I sighed and let him do what he's supposed to do.

"ground floor." I told him as he asked me for the floor I wanted to be in.

"ground floor it is." He said as he pushed the "G" button on the wall.

I was in the 10th floor which makes it more awkward and annoying to be with him for a long period of time. He is really getting on my nerves.

"So uhhm.. how have you been?" He asked.

"That's not part of your job so it's best to just shut the hell up until we get to the ground floor." I said as coldly as I could so he would know that he messed up with the wrong girl.

"okay. Here we are. Ma'am." He exagged the last word which offended me but I tried my best to not let it show.

"Are we good to go?" I said as I went behind Seth who jumped when I spoke behind him all of a sudden.

"Well. We are. Brad, drive her to this restaurant." Seth gave Brad a piece of paper. Brad nodded and took Seth's keys and went out to find it in the parking area.

"Why? is he taking me there? I'm supposed to be with my family." I said.

"The problem is, we can't fit in one car." Seth said.

"So I'm the excess?" I told him. I didn't mean to put it that way. I just don't want to be alone with Brad any longer.

"It's not like that. It's just that you're too beautiful and I don't want to ruin your dress. We're going to be fresh tuna in a can if you'd stick with us." Seth tried to compliment me but that didn't work on me.

"nice try but.. fine. I'll go with Brad." I said as I crossed my hands on my chest.

"Thanks Sam. You're the best." He said as Brad honked the car for me to get in. He's been there all along.