Crème de la Crème (Chris Brown Story)

Twenty.

Evie

"My dawg back!" I heard August before I saw him

Hands wrapped around my waist and a kiss was placed on the side of my cheek "Nigga don't be touching me like this unless you tryna make my left finger heavy." I said jokingly as I nudged him off of me

"I make six figures baby, you know I can make it happen." August said sending a playful wink my way

Throwing my head back in laughter, the back of my head touched his chest "Boy bye."

"How you feel though, you ain't been answering my texts and shit so I wouldn't know." he said smartly

"I'm good now and my brother hid my phone for like 4 days so I could get rest, he ain't shit." I said as I shook my head, still in disbelief of Tez's actions

"Dam-"

"Why y'all hugged up for? Like we don't got a damn meeting." Ashton said angrily before disappearing back into the conference area

"Who pissed in his cereal?" I asked moving from August's embrace

"Who knows, that nigga wake up mad." he chuckled

Everyone piled into the conference room and found their seats.

When Ashton stood up people immediately got quiet "Well everyone, it looks like it's that time of the year again" he began with an edginess in his voice "For those of you who are new to Aston Martin, I am talking about our annual getaway. he said

"It's lit." Sean whispered making me shake my head

"But as most of you know, there are conditions. This isn't a company-wide trip. There are only eight spots, Rick and I will also be attending since we're the ones funding it. Who gets chosen is solely based on performance and growth within our company, so for those who've been dragging their asses, you have three and a half months to pull your shit together." Ashton concluded

"Where's the trip?" Sean asked

"Buenos Aires, Argentina." Mr. Martin chimed in "And as Ashton said, they will be no handouts because of who you're connected to. Pull your shit together." he stated

My eyes got big as I elbowed August. We had to go!

Ashton looked at his watch "I'm going to end the meeting at that, we'll pick up tomorrow at ten sharp." he said as he dismissed everyone

As everyone was leaving, I caught his stare.

"Ms. Summers, you stay behind."

I stood up as my eyes never left Ashton's. Once everyone cleared out of the conference room, he walked around the large conference table, approaching the door.

I watched Ashton's every move. He locked the door before walked towards me, snatching me by my arm and slamming me against the wall. "What the fuc–"

"Shut the fuck up, why the fuck you think it's cool to fuck with me?" He growled. My face twisted up into a frown as I stared him down. His face was red, he must have been holding this hurt in all morning.

"Ashton... what are you talking about?"

"You trying to play me, that's what I'm talking about." he reached down between us, slipping his hand up under my high waist skirt. His hand rubbed against my smooth skin, making me feel butterflies in the pit of my stomach.

I could have sworn I told this nigga less than two damn days ago that we were only going to be friends and that's it. "Ashton, you have to stop." I told him.