Chapter 5 I hate his eyes on me

Hazel's POV

Horizon Arts Gallery

I walked into the gallery and while waiting for an elevator, I glanced at my phone__ It was 7.24 am.

I had one minute left to get to Rowan's office, but I had barely gotten off the elevator when I saw him approaching, and before you say, Jack, his cold emerald-piercing eyes met mine in an instant.

For that very moment, everything went rigid, both my heart and feet.

I didn't know why my heart went lag but I hated it, well maybe it's a natural fear of being caught by your boss when you are on the verge of being late.

I stood rooted on a spot and I was only pulled back to the moment as I felt eyes on my skin-Rowan's eyes.

Rowan was now standing before me, hands dug in his pocket.

His eyes were shamelessly on one particular spot, my boobs which were vividly poking out from the tight-fitting provocative shirt I was wearing.

I don't usually wear these outfits I'm guilty of judging people who dress slutty but cuss this first stage of the mission that entails me seducing Rowan in the best way I can.

"Good morning sir..." I voiced out in an attempt to jolt Rowan out of the lustful fantasies his ugly eyes were emitting and unconsciously my fingers were pulling my skimpy skirt down which was just below my butt.

Geez, I hated the feeling of being naked in the eyes of Rowan. I felt like plucking those eyes off but I should be happy. at least the plan is working already, it won't take too long for him to jump into the trap that'll be used to ruin him, and to justify that, I had to clear my throat twice before he regained himself.

"Good morning sir." I muffled as I fought back the smirk trying to corner my lip while I watch him battle with his lashes embarrassed.

"You're late." I nearly laugh at his childish effort to wear back his stern facade.

"No, I'm not" still in amusement, I brought my phone to my face, and luckily the time was on my side too.

"This is exactly 7.30 am." I defended. I heard him scoff and next, he brought out his phone from his right pocket, he stationed the phone screen before my face.

There were a lot of things on the screen but the first thing I noticed was the nude photo of a certain model which he used as his wall, I almost huffed however I know he wanted me to note his time which read 7:31 am Withdrawing my gaze I sigh

"My time says 7.30 though."

"Well... I work according to my time." He stashed the phone back in his pocket.

"But..."

"Are you trying to argue with me?" He cuts me off, leaning closer towards me and bringing me to the realization that I was just like an ant compared to his height. He was leering down at me with his intimidating and daring eyes.

"No, I'm not" I spat boldly, staring right in his eyes "I'm only trying to defend myself."

"I see you're not only a late comer, but..." once again his eyes ran sacked my body as if sizing me up. "brazen too."

"What?!" My voice rang out before I could stop myself. I know I've practically groomed as a slut which is part of the plan but how dare he judge me already?

No, wait... How dare this male harlot judge me when he's shamelessly lusting over me a while ago or don't tell me it was just my imagination.

"I'll have to punish you for your remarks" his harsh voice invaded my thought

"you did not only come late, but you also bantered words with me, your boss." I sighed and before I could say another word he ordered me to follow him.

He turned towards the elevator and I watch him make long strides towards it. If eyes could kill rowan would be burned alive right now. He suddenly killed a step at a distance and turned to face me.

"What are you doing? Climb in." I nodded and as soon as I stepped in, he dinged the elevator close and the ride downstairs was awkward...

I didn't know what to expect. As soon as the elevator dinged and opened up on the second floor, I waited for him to get off first before following suit and I was having a hard time keeping up with the long strides that I almost bumped into him when he stopped abruptly.

I caught myself in time and looked up, only to see everyone in this office cubicle had stopped doing what they were doing before and were all bowing.

"I'm sure y'all are busy with work, so I've brought y'all an extra hand." He said and stepped a few paces away from me, suddenly exposing me to the view of them all.

"I'd like y'all to think of her as your maid for an hour. Send her whatever errand you don't feel like attending to without any hesitation."

He completed and my jaw dropped.

Did he just sign me up for work that interns do? Did Rowan just fvcking reduce my position to that of an intern??

And for what?? A full fvcking hour??!

"What do you mean by that? You're making me their intern for a whole hour??" I asked, looking at him, disbelief resounding in every syllable that left my mouth.

He turned and looked at me, but saying nothing, he walked past me and as he disappeared through the corridors, I came to hate him more.

An hour later...

I dropped into the elevator and rested on the floor. I was totally tired from the hard work I was made to do for an entire hour and once again, I swore to serve revenge in a hotter dish.

I walked towards Rowan's office and had barely sat down on my desk when the landline started ringing. I picked the call, not knowing who it was only to hear that thick masculine voice coming from the end of the line.

I recognized it immediately and cussed under my breath. "Come to my office right this instant." I heard him say just before the line went flat. I was tired, but there was absolutely nothing I could do about orders from my boss, so I stood up from my desk and went into his office after knocking.

"Where are my files?"

"What files, sir?" I asked confused.

"Are you fvcking asking me? You're my secretary! Where are my fvcking files??!" Rowan flared up and I moved back instinctively.

"I need to know what file you're looking for to be able to find them, sir," I spoke from a safe distance.

"Since you're so dumb, I'll tell you then. I'm talking about the file I asked you to keep on my desk yesterday after the meeting was over." He replied and I became more confused.

I couldn't remember any time he told me to drop any file on his desk, and certainly not after yesterday's meeting.

If he had indeed told me after the meeting, I'd remember because I was very furious yesterday. Giving no chance, he spoke up again.

"I'm giving you till the end of today to find them, if not..." He paused, making sure that his message was passed.

"I understand, sir." I muffled.

I watched him from the corner of my eyes as he left his office and I straightened myself back up. Jeez...

What the fuck does he think of himself as?

Why does he have to be so fvcking arrogant about everything? I searched every possible place I could for the missing files which I had no idea what they looked like.

A knock on the door brought me to a vault as I was about to slide open another drawer and as I turned to see who it was, The person didn't wait for a response as the door opened already and in walked a young handsome guy, groomed in a dark colored tux.

He looked quite unkempt though, his suit jacket was folded up to his elbows and his brown air was pointing in all directions. Evidence of the many times hands had run through it.

If not for that he was provocatively handsome, he would look exactly like a roadside mechanic. As he neared me, I recognized those dark eyes. He was the one who had stood up against Rowan for me the other day. What was his name again, was it...

"Hey," he acknowledged me with a smile when he approached me.

"Hazel correct?"

"Yeah" I reciprocated his smile "and you are...?"

"Arlo" he extended his hands towards me and I shook them. "Nice to meet you"

"Same here" I smiled briefly

"So..." finally he slurred after staring at me like he'd seen an Angel. Well, this is the first time we are having any close contact. "What are you doing?"

"I'm looking for a lost file." I touch my temple, in frustration.

"What lost file?"

"Apparently, some files are missing, according to Rowan, that is and he claims to have given them to me yesterday, but I know he didn't. Now, I'm stuck with searching for some files that I've never laid my eyes on." I explained exasperatingly.

"Oh... He's just confused, Hazel. I'm with the files," he approached a load of files in his left hand to my view and swears that was when I noticed he was with some files. "I was the one he gave them to."

"Really?" I asked, my eyes teary with gratitude. "Thank you." I smiled back at him.

"For what?"

"For having those files in your possession, you don't know how grateful I am." "It's okay."

.. Several hours later...

I drove my car into my house and after parking it properly, I alighted and walked into the building with a frown on my face. I met Violet seated on a sofa in the living room and she noticed my presence immediately.

"Hazel, what's wrong with you? Why's your face so pale?." She asked and watched me plop down on a sofa.

"Violet, I'm tired of all this. This revenge plan is taking a toll on me and my person."

"I know, Hazel... I know. I never said it was going to be easy, and I'm sure you knew it wasn't going to be either, remember why we're doing this.

If Rowan is treating you so bad, then speed things up. If your dress code isn't enticing enough to tame him, then try to make some moves." I frowned at her when she said that. As if noticing what I'm thinking she chuckled.

"Cmon you don't have to go overboard with it. Hazel, you have every charm that can bring even the greatest of all men to your feet. Use it to charm Rowan's heart and give him a massive heartbreak, let him know how that feels." Venom dripped in violet voice as he forced the final statement through gritted teeth, her eyes emerald eyes blazing like that of a serpent.

But still, I wanted to shove the truth at her face already that this whole revenge shit isn't as easy as she thinks. What haven't I really done?

Left for me, I just want to stab Rowan's ugly heart already instead of charming it. Ugh