Being around him had started to become difficult. Like it wasn't difficult before but it was really getting hard.
I had to accept that I was very attracted towards him.
Now when I think about it, his same attire of suits actually differed everyday and he looked like a perfect hard chocolate which could melt in your mouth. There might be kick of rum in that chocolate too, we'll that's how I would I make my chocolates.
I knew a guy in ninth grade who used to look amazing in our school uniform. His messy hair and casual look made every ninth grade girl weak in her knees (too bendable if you must know) and stupid by head. I too did crush on him a bit but then I wasn't submitting myself to hormones for I had time for none that time. I had other things on my hand that time.
Well the point is the hormones never kicked in although the growth hormone definitely did. I know too much biology but that's the only way I can explain my situation right now.
My missed puberty hormones had finally kicked in and yes my knees were feeling "bendy". But I am a clumsy person no surprise there so definitely spilling stuff was because of the knees and which in turn was all cause of misdirected brain.
"Are you gonna clean that up Elysium?"
He said undiverted from his laptop typing something or probably firing somebody's ass on mail.
"Yes ...I will although it's water. It will definitely leave a stain.".
I muttered.
"It's a forty five thousand dollars rug so how many months are willing to work her? without pay ofcourse cause"
He pointed at the rug which and a bit of water stain.
"Why would you spend forty five thousand dollars on this?" My misdirected brain shifted to the interesting price of that rug.
"It's worth it."
I laughed really hard it at his response. Did he just say worth it?
My mind started comparing the various analogies for that kind of a thing.
I shook my head.
"It's very funny to you but even if I were to explain you the worth of it you wouldn't understand."
"Okay don't teach me about what's worth it or not. I experience it almost everyday when I go to the supermarket. Actually leave you wouldn't understand. You have never been to one. I feel like we get each other's situation though."
I smiled at him and adjusted my curly bangs and bent down dabbing carefully at the rug. It was a literally a plain grey rug which was extra soft i'll give it that ,but nothing else to it.
"Leave that and go back to your desk."
He touched his head with his finger pointed at the door.
"Sure " I looked at him. The doors flew open and we saw the duo standing at the door.
Cue the mixed reactions and feelings.
Veronica and Shaw.
She wore a really tight blue pencil skirt and silk pearl shirt and ofcourse the complimentary jacket barely draped over her one side of shoulder. I am not obsessed with her but her style was elite.
Shaw never failed to look handsome in the great suit he wore and the tie. My savior Angel.
"Good mornin Mr Shaw Good morning Ms Fiose."
"Veronica ...Shaw." Mr Veldom got up from his chair rather quick.
"Elysium!" Shaw walked towards me and caught my hand.
"Wow I need to talk to you you it's been a while." Something tugged my coat from behind but i managed to balance on my toes.
"Do you have an appointment?." He asked Shaw.
"Calm down there." Shaw replied pretty surprised by him.
"I just want to talk to her."
"Sir there's nothing-"
"I wasn't asking you."
I was actually pretty hurt by that and I don't know why. I had enough today. He can't run-over me anymore.
I looked at Shaw and I had no clue what he was upto i didn't care.
"Let's go Shaw."
I took his hand and started walking off.
"Oh let the pathetic mis-matched couple go on. Royce ,they aren't worth it." She glided his fingers on him while giving me an evil smirk.
Alright I was pushed over. No longer I admired her perfect body with that bitch attitude. I could see Royce twitching and I made my move.
"Yep we're on our way ma'am." I took Shaw's hand in the most intimate manner and winked at him. Shaw mouth was a bit open but then he went along with it.
"We sure are." He put his arm around my waist and we walked out of the room like a proud pair.
After a while we stopped at the coffee shop opposite to the building. And I ordered a chocolate cake while Shaw got some coffee.
"Please say something. You have been very silent." I looked at him with a worried wrinkle on my face.
"Oh another one fallen for that ass. But my cousin must be banging him right now."
"Oh god what are you even...ugh."
"Hey I know you like him. But my cousin-"
"Shut up!" I said that way too loudly when people were staring at me.
"Alright...how do you know?"
"First of all. It's evident that you do like him even though you pretend to hate him. Jesus by the way what are you gonna do my cousin-" he teased.
"What I am gonna is eat her up! Will you just please..." I banged my face into the table.
"It's not the end of world. You can actually win him over." He sipped on his drink casually.
"Yeah I'll pass. He hates my guts. My existence disgusts him. Trust me."
"Not really. Actually-"
"No seriously. He's the worst. I spilt water on his office rug which is by the way forty five thousand dollars I don't know even know why. He said he would make me work for no pay to repay compensate. Who buys a forty five thousand dollars rug?!"
"So?"
"Okay wow I was talking to a wall and yeah to who." I waved my hand at him.
"Okay sorry. See we can fix this. SO come to this ball with me as my date." He pushed an invitation towards me.
"Jesus how many snooty balls di you guys attend and no I can't come. And do you even have a girlfriend? Models and all. Call a pimp." I got up starting to leave and he caught my arm and made me sit down.
"Now why would you think that? I am your friend you idiot. And I am helping you out to get the guy. He hates me so come as my date he'll be jealous."
"Wow my high school experience is nothing compared to this and you actually think this will work? Last time he was hell pissed. Because I was actually invited to come to the party. I really shouldn't have been there. I may as well sign my resignation letter"
"This is a very important thing Elysium. People have drinks talk mergers acquisitions drink more business booms. Also it's good for building contacts you need it. And to top it all we can make Royce fall for you." He winked.
"The last part sounds weak and you just need good company"
"Yeah yeah you got me but I wasn't kidding about the last part."
"No way." I began to smile again because he was trying to look serious about it.
"Fine I will. But this is the last one not that it's gonna help me."
"Yeah I agree."
"Shaw!"
"You'll see." He winked.
In the evening when I was tiding up the office again. I checked my watch and I had to leave early for the ball.
"Umm can I leave early? I have an important thing to attend to actually."
I was very nervous asking about early leave.
"Whats the occasion?"
"Umm just personal stuff"
"You are going to the ball aren't you?"
With Shaw..?"
"Yeah." I admitted shamelessly and was worried again. Is he gonna grill me to work more or something?
"Cancel that."
"Sir-"
"You're going with me."
I didn't register what he actually said.
"Huh?" It really came out like shrill voice. I cringed at my own voice.
"Come again?"
"Yes you heard me. Cancel with Shaw."
"But I promised him I'll go with him."
"Call him right now and tell him."
"I can't."
"Fine." He removed his phone from his jacket and dialled a number which was ringing. Oh no he was calling Shaw.
"Shaw Elysium won't be attending the ball with you. She has work to do. Quit your game and take somebody else."
He cut the call immediately.
"Wow. Just like that ruined my plans."
I had an half idea I won't be going to it. And I also had an another vision of me going to it. In my jeans.
Yeah my life was ruined. This internship was bad thing to sign up for. It's even worse than a job with double the people running over you.
He crossed his fingers and leaned over to give the death stare.
"Elysium tell me one thing. Did you join this company as an intern to learn a couple of things about the corporate world or run off with boys to go to balls. Is this company a chance to play match making to you?"
"Uh." I actually got shut up. I couldn't think of anything.
"People would actually kill for the position you're in. You're always working amongst the masterminds of business. Try not to be the ugly duckling among us."
I couldn't say a word. I think I was about to cry. It's not because he was rude. That was actually the most truthful thing here. What was I doing?
"I am sorry. I understand."
I bent my head down.
"So we need to be ready and leave for the ball in one hour fifteen minutes."
He got up from his desk and capped his pen and fitted in his coat jacket. He was leaving and I was going?
"Excuse me sir you just said-."
"Stop assuming we actually have work there." He paused and looked at me. "Fix yourself and I'll send a car to your place."
I held the silver card with calligraphy all over it. Oh god I had to fix my attire.
Royce had left and I was still standing thinking about my next move.
I quickly called Shaw.
"Hey by any chance did you happen to save a dress for me for the occasion?"
"I have it but but your boss bit my head off"
"See I am coming to this Ball but I need help. Serious help."
"I'll send it to your address. I do wish to see you at the ball"
My life has always been at the edge since I have taken this internship. I certainly was not an normal intern anymore.