Boss

"Come on, what is happening here? Just tell me! I don't want lies! Good thing Tito is not here or you will be damned Braxton! He might think I'm the one hiding all of this." Dalton said.

Braxton's parents are not here? They are probably cruising around the world. That's how rich they are, and I'm sure of that.

How I wish I could just cruise around the world and enjoy life. Not here, smash in between these two. I mean not on a dirty note but you know, I'm kinda in the middle of both of them. It was hard because I'm committed to Braxton and Dalton is a good friend of mine.

"What are you guys? What is the real thing?" He asked.

"He is my boss." I tried to reasoned but Dalton is not that convinced based on his face.

"Oh really? And you are not freaking around?"

"Cut it out, Dalton. She is my secretary,"

"No,no,no. I don't believe you guys. There is something going on between you two, deeper than a boss and secretary relationship."

"You need to fire her, Braxton. This is not good for you, for your reputation, for everyone in the company! You know that rumors are easy to spread out in the office!"

"You need to shut your mouth, Dalton." Braxton said as he stood after sipping a coffee.

"Calm down?"

"Sit down, I will tell you everything."

I gulped with what Braxton said. Is he really going to say it? But why would he say it?

Damn it.

It said in the clause that he should not disclose any information about our contract. Then does that mean that he breached our contract? He should pay me about it, or is the contract null and void?

Oh damn it!

I'm so confused right now!

"She is—" I cut him off.

"Are you going to breach the freaking contract Braxton?" I tilted my head.

"Why don't you go up stairs and change Ms. Vena?" He said that made me conscious of how I look.

"Go change." He said firmly.

I didn't have a choice but to follow what Braxton said. I mean I really need to change so why change now right?

"But—" he cut off.

"Now."

I swallowed hard. Fine! I'm going to change. Damn it.

After changing quickly I rushed downstairs.

"So? What happened? What did he tell you Dalton?"

"Nothing. He is waiting for you to dress properly."

"O-okay…" I said.

"I hired her."

My eyes widened as I looked at Braxton.

"What? She is a prostitute?" Coltons eyes widened as he looked at me and Braxton.

What the heck is Braxton thinking on saying that?

Saying it in that way! He hired me! Of course Colton would take it in the wrong way.

And now he thinks I'm a freaking prostitute! Not to shame anyone but I'm not. I mean I'm a little decent.

"You hired a prostitute? You know you can just do that somewhere else Braxton. I didn't know you were doing such a thing! And why do you need to hire anyone? Every girl is willing to sleep with you! You don't have to freaking hire anyone! Even a man would like to sleep with you. And why did you bring it here at your house?"

"Can you ca the fuck down Colton? I'm not a prostitute!"

"And now you're talkin down on me huh? I can't believe you Artemesia! I thought you were a nice girl and—" I cut him off.

"Oh so now that you find that someone hired me you felt offended? By what?" I asked him.

"So you admit it?" He asked.

What the heck is going on? I'm trying to defend myself here yet Braxton is doing nothing! He is probably having fun seeing us like this.

Both of us turned around when Braxton laughed behind us.

I rolled my eyes at him.

See? I knew it. He is enjoying it.

"She is not what you think, Colton."

"Heck yes she is not!"

"No, she is my flirting expert."

"What? What the heck is that? Flirting expert?"

"I hired her as my flirting expert."

"What but why? Why do you even need that?"

Braxton remained silent.

"Dang, is this because of Monica? You hired her to what? To flirt with her? You could've just asked me, man!" He said.

He smacked his head lightly. He is probably stressed out because of everything. He threw a glance at me.

"I'm so sorry Artemesia. I didn't mean to you know. I'm just really shocked because I like you and I thought you were sleeping with Braxton and you know I treat him as my brother, we are.friends and brothers at the same time and I don't want to get in between the two of you if something is going on." He said as he reached for my hand.

I can't help but laugh. "What are you saying Colton?" I asked him.

"We are not sleeping around. There is nothing," I said as I threw a glance at Braxton who was staring at me, "There is nothing going on between us. He hired me to be his flirting expert so he could impress Monica and you know how beautiful she is. I mean I'm also confused on why he needs me? You know he is good looking and that is enough to impress anyone but when I saw her I was pressured because she is really beautiful! Besides, we keep it hidden because it is in the contract."

"So there's a real contract?"

"Yep, tangible contract."

"I can't believe you man!" Colton chuckled.

Did he really think that Braxton would sleep with me? Huh. In my dreams. I don't know if he even likes me as a person. I mean he did some nice things for me. He showed gratitude but he is still somehow arrogant. What can you say? He is a businessman, it is in his nature.

I can't believe that I'm really trying to tell Colton that there is nothing going on between me and Braxton.

Colton and I sat in the garden to talk about everything. He was shocked by what happened.

I told him that my asshole ex boyfriend went to my house and wanted to get back with me after years of cheating with my cousin. He has the guts to tell me and command me to go back to him after all that he did.

He is such a fucking fool. I can't believe I fell for that guy up until now. Well, u guess you really don't know the person you are in love with while you are in love with them. After you fall out of love, you finally see how they play you, tricking you into believing that they are an angel. When the truth is they are the devil in disguise. Ruining lives and breaking hearts!

He found out the truth and now he can't get enough of the story. I told him about everything that happened, from the start, and up until now. He couldn't believe that Braxton stole my coffee at first.

I mean he doesn't know about me because you know a businessman like him likes to travel a lot and flirt with girls. He doesn't know any artists, and I'm not that famous so I get it.

He keeps on laughing and joking about Braxton. I can't help but laugh at his jokes. I mean I want to feel bad about the jokes because it was pure evil but it was funny as heck!

Damn, I didn't know Cotlon could be this funny!

We were laughing together when Braxton walked in on us. The maid came already and fixed everything for him. Made him breakfast and such.

I glance at him, I'm not sure if I saw him glare at me but why does he need to glare?

Can he hear us?

Damn it. I immediately tapped Colton's shoulder and she grabbed my hand and held it tightly as he laughed at his joke.

Before I could even tell him that Braxton is watching us. Braxton interrupted as.

"I'm going out today, cancel my appointments." He said.

I raised my head towards him.

"Huh?" I asked.

"Cancel all of my appointments."

"But why?"

"You are my secretary so do it."

"Yes I mean I know that but do I have to continue being your secretary?"

"Yeah bro, does she need to? I mean I get it now so you don't have to play pretend—" he cut him off.

"We have a contract." He said firmly as he stared at me. He didn't even look at Colton beside me.

"Fine." I sighed.

"Do you need me to go to the office?" I asked him.

"I'll drive you there to Artemesia, I mean if you want to. So you don't have to—"

"You can call them and tell their secretaries, you don't need to go to the office."

"What should I tell them?"

"What is the reason why you wanted to cancel your appointments for today Sir?" I faked a smile to annoy him. I purposely said Sir too.

Tsk. I can't with this man. He is so hard to read. I wouldn't have to face all of this if Tommy didn't go to my house and do shitty things.

"Why are you canceling it anyway man?" Colton asked.

"I have a date."

My eyes widened with what he said.

"Damn you don't play huh? Date with Monica?" Colton teased him.

Before I could even ask him anything, he left me with Colton. After that day, I finished calling all his clients and Colton sent me home. He made sure that my house is safe.

At night I can't help but write a song. There is something inside me that craves to write a song for someone. So that is what it did.

I know where it's heading. Our end is coming. Preparing myself for this break.

You've changed a lot. Remember the times you use to talk to mea lot.

And tell me how beautiful I was.

Then now you're telling me that I deserve more when all I wanted is you.

You said your busy and you can give time anymore.

I can handle it I said but u insist that I was wrong.

Tell me love am I the only one who want this strong. Tell me love if you don't want me anymore.

Let me get ready for your call. Then tell me we're over so I can go. You didn't give me a little time.Let's talk this over please but you said you are so busy so how?

Tell me love what did I do wrong?

Am I not enough to keep you warm? I know I didn't give you the love that you want. Is it my fault or it's just you and your needs? Maybe you are not ready but let me tell you love, so was I.

In just one blink of an eye we were together. Being crazy and loud we don't care. Sharing thoughts with you even though I don't know if you remember any even two. I regret letting you have my heart.

You didn't just hold it, you owned it. And it's like you're just holding my hands. I told myself to be fooled but I guess that's enough. I don't wanna beg again so please let's get this over

In the middle of the night I've been thinking about us. While you comfortably sleep not even thinking of us. Time goes by so fast. I can still remember you holding my hands. With a burning feeling thinking it could last. That fire ran out when it started to rain.

It's been shaky and you let go. Leaving me crying in the middle of the storm. Wondering what I did wrong. A month is not enough to say ur in love.

My feet are not cold anymore. My eyes can't cry any more. I've watched you walk away. You've set me free and I learn to fly. Ready to face the journey ahead. While you're in regret and sad. You suddenly realized she is everything you want and needed. But it took you too long to get her back. You see the smile on her face but the reason is not you. Now you're on the ground. Looking above to someone that you've had. You'd try to reach her again but you don't have wings to follow. If you are a smart and eager man. Who truly loves that woman. You should think about how to chase her. Not to lose hope and let her slip on your hand.

Damn, I tried to write a song but how did it turn out to be sad and sound like I was ranting?

I sighed and stared into the ceiling. I wonder what Braxton is doing with her now.