I dragged myself off the bed and went stright for the bathroom to take a quick  shower and get  ready from my interview.

I got dressed in the only pencil skirt I had and a formal dress shirt with a black washed up heel and my watch that stopped working since god knows when.

" I really need new closet change" I sighed to myself puting my sticker filled laptop in its pouch and my file in my  hand bag.

I don't know when mona and that girl left last night but it sound like they were having fun the last I heard  before I fell asleep.

I checked my phone to see that it was hardly 6 am.

I had 1 hour to get to the firm before my meeting.

I grabbed my keys from out of the old couch and hurried out the door to beat  the early morning traffic.

Not long I pulled up in the parking  lot filled with expensive high end cars.

I felt like I failed as a human being driving this washed up car in this place.

Sighing I parked and got out of my car dropping my car keys  in my purse.

I then made my way in the lobby were I checked in with the receptionist .

" um. I was suppose to have an appointment  with Mr Costello  " I spoke softly  as she typed away on her computer

" your name? " she asked not giving me the slightest amount of attention 

" uh Elizabeth . . Elizabeth  clark"

Her eyes immediately  found mine and she pressed a smile on her face

" AN HORNER TO HAVE U HERE MAM. LET ME ESCORT YOU TO MR COSTELLO'S OFFICE " she smiled moving from around her desk

" oh no no,, you don't  -"

" nonsense it would be my pleasure" she cut me off taking my hand as we walk towards the elevator."

I found it quite odd the way she was reacting but I paid no attention to it.

As the elevator door closed my heart begin to pump in my chest.

I  began to  say a bunch of different apologies in my head.

I'm sure it would be polite to start off with apologizing  to him.

The loud ding of the elevator  snapped me out of my thoughts.

By this time my hands were free from the receptionist when she stepped out of the elevator.

We walked down the quiet hall way towards Mr Costello's office.

" This way mam" she looked back at me stopping at the door

" thank you" I smiled

She nods and walked away as I watched her go.

I took a deep breath and knock on the 10 ft wooden double doors.

"Come in  " I heard from the other side of the door

I opened the door and walked into the  office.

There was a smell,a very familiar smell but I couldn't  put my finger on it.

" ahh miss Clark" Mr Costello   smiled waking over to me

" can I just start off by apologizing  for what happened in the last meeting " I uttered getting stright to the point

" nonsense  " he smiled " I should be the one apologizing to you. You really had me thinking after you left and I realized u are one special person"

" thank you so much sir " I smiled awkwardly looking down at my shoes

" it's Justin  "

" huh" I looked up at him

" my name.. you can call me Justin" he smiled before waking away back to his desk

" thank you sir " I smiled

" plesse have a seat"

I walked  back over  to the chair in which I once sat.

The memories came dashing back .

How he reacted when he opened my file. The look of patheticness on his face.

" so as I said I was thinking about the last time we met and I felt really bad for how I acted towards you, and I wanted to start this meeting of by giving you my most sincere apology on my and this whole companies behalf"

I was stunned and calm  at the same time. One part of me felt like he didn't have to apologize  but the other part felt like he should be on his knees licking  the dirt off my shoes

" um wow. I-I don't know what to say" I stuttered

" THATS OKAY YOU DONT HAVE TO SAY ANYTHING . I already have your office prepared and Josh will take you shopping for something more.... up to style"

I choked on the  Salvia that was in my mouth.

Was this a dream?

Why was everyone so nice to me?

" would you like some water " Mr Costello asked looking at me concerned

" no I'm fine. I think I'm hearing stuffs" I laugh " I thought I heard you say I had an office and someone was going to buy me clothes"

" that's right . I said that  "

I looked up at him and exhaled " why, why would you- how, what ? ";

" don't worry miss clark I only had a change of heart. It's really not a big deal " he uttered leaning back in his chair

" I really don't want u to do this out of pitty for me " I softly spoke

" pitty?" he questioned " Not at all miss Clark"

" then why?.. why would you call me here to tell me I have an office? Why the sudden change?" I questioned 

" because I realized how much I lost when you walked out of my office, u are a very smart person miss Clark"

" Smart? The last time I was here u thought I was useless and now I'm smart"

" yes. And I'm so very sorry for the way I acted, I was so stupid  then" he shyly uttered like he was being forced to be nice to me

" I will accept your offer under one condition" I smiled

" excuse me" he cocked his head to  the side

" there must a reason why you called me back here , which means if I refuse this offer something will happen. So. I. Will. Accept .  Under .  One . Condition  "

He laughed getting out out of his chair " now I can see what Theo sees in you  "

" who's is Theo" I questioned with a Raised brow

" Tell me what you want and you will get it"

" new apartment, preferably one closer to here , new car and and office that Is enclosed  like this one"

" beggers  aren't choosers miss clark" he smirked pushing his  hand in his pocket

" That's funny, 'cause the only one here that is begging is you . Justin"  I smiled

Nodding his head he looked impressed with how I was acting.

Even tho my heart was pumping out of my cheat I kept my composure .

" very well then, you have 4 hours to move out of your house , I will get a truck to get your stuffs,  and as for the car and the office,  consider it done "  he replied in the most unbothered voice I've ever heard.

Makes me wonder how much money he's willing to spend to get me to work for him

" make that apartment  3 beds 3 baths a pool and a gym with maybe a club membership to cooking classes "

"You just keep going and going" he chuckled "fine. I get you whatever you want"

" thank you Mr Costello" I smiled standing up " should I get going now?"

" yes. Forget that car you dove here . Josh will pick you up and bring you shopping for a dress"

" dress? What for"

" you have a dinner" he replied

" with?" I questioned

He then slowly start to walk over to me,

He was so close that his breath was blowing in my face.

I stepped back a little and took a deep breath

" let's just keep the name anonymous  for now"  he smiled looking down at me.

As soon as she left I ran up and closed my door with the lock, I took a deep breath  and fixed my suit

" you can come out now sir  " I uttered as Alexander opened  the bathroom door " did I do well  " I asked trying to get reassurance from him

" you did" he smiled sitting down around my desk " where's that coffee boy of yours?"

" oh you mean josh"

" yes, that one" he replied

" he's here want me to get him for you  "

" NO, I WANT U TO PUT HIM IN THE SAME APARTMENT BUILDING AS ELIZABETH ,  PREFERABLY THE SAME APARTMENT AS WELL "

" but sir, he lives with his sick mother " I shyly answered

" and how is that my problem exactly?" He scoffed cocking his head to the side

" r right s sir.. my apologies .  I'll  tell him right away" I stuttered.

I then checked the time on my watch before looking over to alex who found a liking to my stress ball

" sir you have a meeting with Mr Francisco  "

" cancel it"

" w-what  "

He gazed up me before getting up form my table walking over to me.

I backed into the wall.

his breath blowing in my face

" you heard me. Cancel it"

" I -I"

I was lost for words, my bi panic was tingling and all I wanted to do was kiss him

" Will you be a good boy and do what I ask?" he smirked walking away.

"Yes" I answered immediately

" Very well then, tell the old man that I will be late would u. And ensure that woman u call a stylist picks out my suite for tonight"

"Yes sir. I'll do it right now" I replied quickly  rushing  over to the phone.

He immediately he pulled me back by the arm as I bumped into his chest

" tell her to pick out one for you too. I prefer white, it brings out your eyes" he recommended keeping a stern eye contact with me

" ye- yes sir" I stuttered.

He then released my arm fixing his tux and walked out of my office.

I finally felt like I could breath for once.

" shit"  I mumbled