°Sofia's Pov°
Twenty five...Twenty six...Twenty seven...Twenty eight...Twenty nine...Thirty!!Woo! That was good!. I thought to myself as I get up from the mat performing my last workout. I already picked out the outfit I'd wear as I head to the shower and try to get ready for work. I wasn't going to let my Crown fall after what happened. After all...shit happens, Life goes on. Admiring myself in the mirror I look at the text again "Have dinner with me Ms.ives". I can't stop thinking about it..why would he send me this? I thought he couldn't stand me? What could he possibly want? I bet seeing me naked is intriguing and fascinating for him but that's all...did he think I would actually sleep with him? I mean...I would but...I'm not gonna.
I shake the thought of him on top of me out of my head to avoid...things happening down there. The drive to the office wasn't that long, that's what I love about the city. It's ten a.m and everyone is at work, making the road free for the Bosses. I detest traffic so much. Getting down from the car, I start to head to my office ignoring the looks and greetings of my employees. I'm sure the news already spread. Fucking assholes, what do they know? I continue to ignore as I stop in my tracks noticing the chaos ahead next to my office, the small crowd doesn't seem to notice me yet otherwise they'd disburse immediately. What is going on though? I move a bit closer and find a small space to actually see what was happening and I wasn't half prepared for it. Somebody pinch me!
There was some people with phones taking videos and pictures, and chanting "Say Yes! Say Yes!" I was smiling when I saw my assistant smiling and almost in tears at a man on his knees and hand holding a ring. She said "Yes" happily as he slips the huge ring on her finger, embraced and kissed her. The crowd seemed excited too as the cheer and congratulate them, they turned to my direction all smiles as I finally see his face. Holy fuck!! It's Gavin!! My...my ex. No?..Noo. What?!!? When?! Startled, I couldn't move..I barely have any said expression as my assistant spot me and runs to me before the others notice and head back to work.
BELLE: GoodMorning Ms.ives!!! I..I'm...engaged!! I am so sorry for the chaos but..I'm engaged!!! I'm engaged!!
SOFIA: Yeah...I..I can..see..wow...uhm...wow. Congratulations to...you..both.
BELLE: Yesss!! Thank you so much!!!
SOFIA:I'm happy for you belle...you should..take the day off..and just celebrate with your... fiance.
BELLE: Really?? Oh...thank you thank you so much!! I'm gonna go get my bag!
She's so happy. That's great. I watch her hop happily to her desk as her fiance walks up to me.
GAVIN: Hey.
SOFIA: Congratulations.
GAVIN: Thank you. Umm..how are-
SOFIA: There's no need for that. Happy married life Gavin.
I walk straight ahead to my offi youce ignoring his stare. Upset? Noo..I wasn't upset..I was happy...for Belle. I crash on my chair, not caring that my Berkin bag is on the floor.. I smile at my phone as Belle had already posted the news on Instagram. She looks so happy. Bitch.
No...it's not her fault...I rejected him. I didn't want anything serious. I..I.. fuck. I didn't realize i was crying till the tears drop on my phone. That should be me. How long have they been together for him to propose?! I mean I've only seen him give her a ride about a month ago and didn't think much about it, I thought he was just being nice..he's always nice. Great. I have to find another assistant. I clean my teary eyes and try to focus on work. About to drop my phone, a message pops "I'll pick you up by eight". Okay, is this man serious?? Cause I wasn't taking him serious before but it seems he is actually serious. Wait... how'd he get my number? I ignore the text and opened my laptop but unfortunately I couldn't concentrate..I simply just stared at it for as long as I can before my phone vibrates. Yes. The one person I need to speak to right now.
"LAYLA: Hey biatch!! What's good?"
"SOFIA: Hey."
"LAYLA: Yeah..no...what's wrong?"
And that's what I love about Layla...she knows my mood from the phone. Every mood...yes...'every mood'.
"SOFIA: I'm gonna freak out pretty soon. I'm just containing it cause I'm at work."
"LAYLA: Do you want me to come over? Or meet me somewhere?"
"SOFIA: Noo..no..I can't go out right now. I..I can't. I need everyone to leave before I do."
"LAYLA: What happened?"
"SOFIA: My assistant just got engaged."
"LAYLA: Belle??! Oh my God...that's great!! Not for you though cause you have to find another assistant."
"SOFIA: Yeah...sucks. She's engaged to Gavin..my ex.
"LAYLA: Oh Shit."
"SOFIA: Yep"
"LAYLA: How though? When did they start dating? "
"SOFIA: I have no idea.. I've only seen him give her a ride once and that was it.I barely come to the office so I wouldn't really know. I don't pay a lot of attention...well any attention to my employees but I may have seen nice gifts she posted once but I didn't think they were from him."
"LAYLA: Damn. Uhm.. i don't know what to say..I'm sorry honey."
"SOFIA: Sorry for what? I rejected him. There is absolutely nothing to be sorry about. I don't...love him enough...He deserves better. Belle is an amazing girl and they're gonna be happy together."
"LAYLA: You're amazing too sof."
"SOFIA: it's cool...I'm happy for her- them."
"LAYLA: You good? You need me to come over? I'll bring ice cream..your favourite too"
"SOFIA: Nah..I'm okay. I have to be okay...I'll call you later, I have to work now. A lot..I'll be fine."
"LAYLA: Sure?"
"SOFIA: Yes. Thanks...Bye." *Sighs heavily*
I had to focus on work now which is hard. What iswrong with me? Gavin actually loved the shit outta me and I drove him away cause I was...scared. He isn't like "Randy". Then again, "Randy" was real nice and loving like Gavin till he stopped. "Once beaten and twice shy" is my motto. I'm not gonna let my guard down again. Deep in my thoughts, I hear someone yelling at someone real loud...I decide to stand up and check. But I was met face to face with the one person I wasn't expecting. Ever.
CREED: Hello Ms.ives.
What...the..hell?