EVERSTON INC
Rapheal was sitting on Liam's desk chewing a bite of an apple. He was staring at Liam and Liam also stared at him in return without breaking eye contact.
Liam just finished telling Rapheal about what happened to Hazel and Rapheal had been staring at him since without uttering a word.
"Dude,Is there something you're not telling me?"Rapheal asked, taking another bite of the apple in his hand.
Liam looked up at him, frowning lightly.
"I don't understand"
"Since when did you start screwing your married granny secretary?" he asked bluntly.
Liam's eyes widened at the question. "She's a married woman, Rapheal!" he exclaimed.
Rapheal continued to stare at him, his expression unreadable. "And?"
"And that means I can't possibly be involved with her!"Liam threw his hands in the air.
Rapheal snorted, chewing on the apple.
Liam rolled his eyes.
"For the record, Hazel is just a friend. You know that. And I haven't slept with her or anything."
Rapheal merely hummed in response, his eyes never leaving Liam's face.
"You don't believe me, do you?"Liam sighed.
Rapheal chuckled.
"I believe you,Believe yourself, Liam."
Liam's face turned red and Rapheal smirked.
"I'm telling you, Rapheal, there's nothing going on between us,I just care about her a lot"
Rapheal's grin only grew wider. "Whatever, man. How's my granny doing, anyway?"
Liam's expression turned soft and concerned.
"Honestly? She's not doing great. She tries to convince me that she's fine, but she isn't. She looks pale nowadays," Liam said softly.
"Her eyes, they're not as bright and lively as they used to be, and she barely smiles anymore. It's like the sparkle in her eyes has dimmed, and it's breaking my heart to see her like this. and she's always tired. Even her laugh sounds forced now. I've never seen her like this before, Rapheal. It's like she's losing herself, Something is definitely wrong with her and she's not telling me anything. I don't know how to help her"Liam sighed in furstration, leaning against his chair.
Rapheal was still grinning but he looked concerned too.
"I hope she gets better soon"He said and Liam only sighed in response.
"And what about her Husband?"
"Don't even mention that word"Liam balled his fists, frowning.
"The asshole dragged her into my office this morning and started saying nonsense. He was holding her roughly even when it was clear that she wasn't feeling alright. It's like he doesn't care about her, I'm sure about that. I even wonder what she saw him cuz he's senseless, violent, always shouting and he even looks like a vulture..Those large ugly ones"
Rapheal burst out laughing loudly and Liam glared at him hard.
"It's not funny!"
"And stop laughing out loud, She's asleep"
Rapheal chuckled and he suddenly started laughing again.
"Get out of my office!"Liam said coldly.
"What?"Rapheal staring at him innocently.
"Don't you have work to do at the office? Leave now, You're distracting me"
"I was bored and also Mary was seducing me, She gave me a blow..."
"Please tell me you didn't let that secretary of yours suck your d-ck"Liam said frowning.
Rapheal grinned. "Of course I let her,Who am I to refuse such a juicy offer. Gawd her mouth was too good...."
"Shut up"Liam grumbled. "Do I need to remind you that you're a married man now?"
Rapheal suddenly gasped, slapping his palm over his mouth.
"Omg, I totally forgot Liam. Thanks for reminding me"He said innocently.
Liam shook his head, chuckling. "You're insane"
Rapheal grinned in response.
FREDRICKS MANSION
Cecilia was pressing her phone as usual at the dining table while they had Lunch. She was so engrossed with whatever she was looking at in the phone that she didn't notice her mother talking to her with her eyes.
Mrs Frederick suddenly pinched her from under the table and she winced in pain almost opening her mouth to shout at her mother but then she stopped when she noticed her signalling her to look at her father.
He was coughing, almost choking and Cecilia immediately stood up rushing over to him and gave him a glass of water.
She fake smiled sweetly watching him gulp down the whole water and when he was done,He dropped the cup and smiled at her.
"Thank you dear"He cleared his throat.
"You're welcome daddy"She said sweetly and he looked at her strangely.
"Do you need anything else daddy?"She asked softly and he nodded.
"Get me my phone from the room"
Cecilia's face fell. She wasn't his maid. She was about to refuse when her mother glared at her and she immediately nodded and headed to his room to get his phone.
As she Left,Mr Fredrick's eyes went to his wife and he furrowed his brows in confusion.
"What's gotten into her?"
"What do you mean?"She asked, slicing a piece of chicken with her fork without looking at him.
"You know what I mean"He responded flatly.
"I don't"She said firmly, lifting her eyes up to look at him. "You should be happy that our daughter has finally changed"
"Why so sudden then?"
Mrs. Frederick touched her husband's arm.
"Cecilia is changing. She's trying to be good."
"I don't know. She still seems.... but it's good she's trying to change her manners and be more respectful, I'm happy about that"
Mrs Frederick smiled widely.
The plan is working perfectly...
LEXINGTON INSTITUTE
"You're so stupid"Camila slapped Paige hard across her face.
"I asked you to do a simple thing but you couldn't"She said angrily.
Paige said nothing in response. Her hand rubbing her sore cheek.
"Did she see you?"
"No"Paige responded quietly.
"Good"Camila smiled tightly. "I hope you returned the chemicals back without anyone seeing you?"
"Yes"Paige nodded.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, Nobody saw me"Paige confirmed and Camilia nodded.
"And who the hell is that guy that ruined my plans?"
"I don't know, He's new"Paige responded and Camilia stared at her for a moment before dismissing her.
RAPHEAL'S PENTHOUSE
Raphael walked into his living room, but Elsa was nowhere to be found. He shrugged and headed to his room. When he pushed open the door, his eyes widened in surprise.
Elsa was on his bed, wearing his shirt. Her backside was exposed, and her chest was pressed against a pillow. She was engrossed in a book that she didn't even notice his presence.
Raphael's eyes narrowed. He distinctly remembered telling her to never enter his room. Yet, here she was, not only in his space but also wearing his shirt.
"What the hell are you doing in my room? On my bed?"
Elsa froze, then turned to face him. She quickly stood up, clutching her book tightly. Her eyes locked onto his, and she gulped as he stepped closer.
"I asked you a question," he pressed, his voice firm.
Elsa still didn't respond. She bit her lips hard silently scolding herself.
"What was the second Rule?"
"N.. never come into your room"She stuttered,her heart pounding hard against her chest.
"So, what are you doing here?"
"I thought since I had already broken the rule this morning...I thought it wouldn't matter."
"It does matter," he growled. "I don't like seeing you in my private space"
Elsa felt a sting in her chest but she said nothing.
His eyes trailed down her body and he frowned in annoyance.
"You're wearing my shirt. Why?"
Elsa's hands instinctively went to the hem of the shirt. "My clothes were...wet," she stammered.
"I don't care about your wet clothes! Don't ever touch my things again. Never wear my shirt, and never set foot in my room!" he barked,eyes filled with Anger.
Elsa took a step back, her eyes wide with fear. "I-I'm sorry," she stuttered.
"Good. Now get out of my room, Virgin Blonde."
Elsa's face flushed with embarrassment.
"Stop calling me that," she muttered, lowering her eyes.
"Aren't you a virgin?"
"I'm not,how would you know if I was"
"I can tell. You've got that pretty innocent look written all over your face."
Pretty? Rapheal frowned realizing he just called her pretty. The words suddenly escaped.
Elsa's cheeks burned more.
"That doesn't mean anything," she protested.
Raphael's gaze roamed over her face, stepping closer.
"The way you blush at everything, the way you avoid eye contact it's all so...innocent."
He stepped even closer, his breath fanning her ear and she inhaled sharply.
Her heart was pounding hard against her chest and she wanted to run away. Her body was reacting somehow and it Weird.
"And also the way you reacted when you saw my c-ck ...you acted like you've never seen it before"
Raphael's hands trailed down her hips, his fingers grazing her skin, sending shivers down her spine. Elsa's breath caught as his hands continued their journey, his fingers tracing the curve of her thighs.
She gasped, her eyes flying wide with shock.
Raphael smirked.
"I could finger you right now," he whispered, his breath hot against her ear. "My fingers will know."