Chapter 8 8. Help me

Ethan's POV

It has been really tiring and exhausting to work at the office. Don't know how dad managed it all so damn well. Hats off to him, for taking care of such a huge firm. I was lucky enough to have tons of people who help me with all the work, it still becomes pretty stressful to look over an entire institution which is almost equivalent of taking care of many people as a whole as well.

My attention was grabbed by a sudden knock on the door and it revealed Madison, as she came in. She looked sexy. No, like she really did. She was wearing a navy-blue skirt and a similar coloured coat, with a white tie shirt. The whole attire fitted her body like it was just made for her. Her curves were so defined which made it difficult for me to remove my eyes from her.

With her carmine lipstick, suiting the sage and beige bohemian ambience of my office, it was a striking colour. Obviously, her entire existence was stunning, just like usual. Her fashion sense for a short little person was amazing taking into consideration how her aesthetic changes by every attire she wears. It was interesting to watch her change so frequently.

I was awakened from my wild imagination when she cleared her throat.

"I have set all your meetings for the day and the file is sent for final reviewing. The student interview is scheduled for next week and the approval from the magazine is waiting for your signatures." She said, keeping a file in front of me.

"Is there anything else I can help you with?" She said, almost rolling her eyes.

I smiled and got up from my chair as I went closer to her and stood near the edge of my table, slightly placing my palms over it.

"You need to learn etiquettes." I said as I saw her eyes opening wide in astonishment.

"What do you mean?"

"You will greet me as soon as you enter or leave office. I might be your friend's ex, but we have a professional relationship to share. So, make sure to not break the boundary." I could see how her cheeks turned a darker tint of red. Perhaps in anger or blush? Don't know, but she looked cute.

I stepped forward, going closer to her and said, "And never roll your eyes at me." she didn't even blink, rather just stepped back as a reflex action.

"If you do...then..." I paused, this time going even closer to her and almost in a whisper I said,

"I'll make sure to punish you."

The silence was hot but she was hotter. Maybe I wanted to succumb her to my plans and watch her as I go down on her? My feelings were more of lust rather than admiration. But was it right to seduce her, when I know I have the most minimalist chances of being able to do so? But there was no harm in it. I loved her reactions anyways.

And a proof of the same was in front of me. She gave me a death glare as she pushed me away and went out of the office. Of course, I really enjoyed teasing her. But her hands pushing me away was something I found peculiarly hot? I was turned on? I wanted her to push me like that when I do things to her.

I have a feeling she'd be great in bed.

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Whole day went without much events, it was pretty boring. As usual, I did not see Madison much, I know she tries her best to ignore me at all costs, but today I was mainly busy with my work. My table was just filled with files and even more files like an endless ocean of inked papers I had to read through.

If I begin reading a novel as the same speed as the files I read every day, I might be able to complete a five-hundred-page novel in less than a day; yes, these were my realistic expectations. My desk was a scattered mess, and I couldn't even find a place to keep my coffee on it.

Luckily my work got finished soon after. When I looked at the clock it was almost midnight. I left my office soon after and went downstairs to the parking lot. But just when I unlocked my car, something irritating happened. There was no fuel. I was infuriated at the sudden misfortune of the situation, immediately blaming my chauffeur, Kai, knowing he only had one job, which he didn't do.

I just sighed and was about to fetch my second car, which is usually parked in the office basement but I realised how Theodore had taken it a few days ago when he had to attend a conference meeting. This was peak fantasy and a continuous stream of bad luck drowning me like a huge river of exhaustion.

Thinking for a minute, I decided to call Kai, because looking at how there was not even a single soul in the parking lot and me having absolutely no strength to walk back to the main office to ask for help, calling my driver was the best suited option in that moment. But right when I took my phone out my pocket, I saw my phone looking like a silent dead corpse. Just a big black screen in my hand, looking lifeless and I realised how I had forgotten to charge my phone in the office.

"What the actual shit!" I cursed under my breath.

How am I supposed to reach home now? Everyone had left already. What to do? And this was not just the end, it was raining heavily enough for no cab to come to the office either. This was bad, too bad. And I didn't plan on sleeping in the office either. Another minute passed with me blank headedly trying to figure out what I should do or how to go back to my house.

Just when I was thinking I heard a car coming. I quickly ran and waved in front of it, almost equivalent of committing something unholy, but that was the only solution, I could come up with. Luckily it stopped. I went to the window, planning, how I could ask the person to drop me home, promising them with an immediate promotion or basically whatever they ask for, in that moment. But right as I came across the driver of the vehicle, my eyes almost popped out.

It was Madison. Fuck my life.

She furrowed her eyebrows and said, "what happened? Aren't you going home tonight?"

"Umm I really want to...but there's no fuel in my car. " I said, looking as genuine as possible because looking at Madison's face, the condition didn't seem to be in my favour.

Her right brow shot up and she said, "and?"

I gulped hard and continued, "Well can you please help me? Drop me home."

"My fuel is about to get over too, I'm using my emergency tank, and it can only reach till my place, because it's near."

"It's okay. I can stay over at your place..." I said but she cut me off.

"Hell no! I won't let you stay with me." She shook her head immediately.

"Please Madison, I really need your help. I could've taken a cab, but it's raining too badly... none of the cabs would come." I tried my best to sound and look as cute as I could. Yes, I know I am charming and I also know how to use it.

Madison was an exception though. There was no way she'd fall for my bewitchery.

She sighed and said "okay, you can." I smiled but I heard her continuing, "But on one condition"

"What condition?" I asked with my mind filled in a great turmoil.

"Say sorry." She simply stated

"For?" I asked in confusion, again.

"For everything? I guess?" She just clenched hard on her steering wheel.

"Talking rudely to me, disrespecting me, cheating on my best friend..."

"Hold on. I'm not saying sorry for that." I stood up straight getting annoyed. "And saying sorry about cheating, then I have already apologized to Lush and you're no one in the middle to say anything about it."

"Oh really? Then how about you get the hell out of my way! Help yourself." She said as she started driving off.

"Oh no STOP!" I shouted, because she had already driven a little away from me.

I saw her halting and she didn't look out this time, but I apologised anyways, "Please help me Maddy. I'll apologize."

"I'm really very sorry for hurting you in any way." My head was down, I had literally given up at that point because I had to. Madison was my only way out of the chaos I was a part of.

I saw her peeping out her window, smiling. I hate to admit it, but she looked like an angel. It wasn't her smirking, but a true and genuine smile. It was adorable. Maybe she wasn't as much of a devil I had assumed her to be? I mean she is a loyal friend and she loves Lush with all her heart. But there was no way, I wouldn't be getting back on her for that.

I knew I had to make her pay for making me apologize.

"Get in the car." She said and I quickly ran towards her car, sitting on the front seat, next to her.

Don't know what happened to me, but in that moment, I felt a weird ecstasy. I guess it was because it was the first time in my life that I actually had apologised to someone. She just somehow gives me a new experience in every meeting.

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After a few minutes we reached her place and taking note of the number of women I had been with, she was a really good driver. Should I give her Kai's job as well? Because he is a jackass lazy motherfucker. I mean, I know she would be a suitable one for the job. But well, she did really live pretty close to the office, as we reached to her place in no time. It was still raining heavily.

The parking lot was a little away from the main residence apartment building. The elevator wasn't too far from the garage, we still got soaked up in water. Rubbing our wet shoes on the door mat, we entered her apartment and saying I was mesmerized after seeing her apartment, was just an understatement.

It was marvellous. Everything was just perfect. From the furniture till the ceiling lamp, everything was just beautiful. With a leopard print rug in front of the shelf above which the T.V. was placed on the wall and a walnut brown fluffy couch, did match as the perfect interior décor. I loved how subtle yet stunning everything was.

The colour selection, the lamps, the sofa, the dining table even the fucking book shelf was selected with utmost brilliance. I had always been a huge fan of interior décor and a die heart simp for furniture. This was the reason I had always loved my mansion the most, simply because our house architects and interior designers took their time when they were designing our home, but Madison's apartment really amazed me. Although my mansion was still the best place to live in, but this apartment was fantastic.

I was brought back to reality when Madison came to me with a pair of pyjamas and a t-shirt.

"You can go and take a shower first. But don't take too much time alright?" She said handing over me the items.

"No, you can freshen up first."

"No. Go now." She commanded and I nodded like an innocent child.

A few more minutes before I came out of the bathroom. As told, I did not take much time to freshen up. The pyjamas were totally my size, but the t-shirt was skin fit; a bit too tight. But I didn't mind because my biceps and chest were looking extra strong and broad in the given attire. Of course, I didn't even think about complaining for it being tight.

Going back downstairs I saw Madison in the kitchen doing something. She looked cute, with a towel half covering her wet hair. She was still in her office clothes which were not soaking at least, but I was concerned. I didn't want her to catch cold. Watching her ramble through her kitchen, I saw a new side of her. She wasn't in her guard; for once. And that made her look innocent and pristine, in the nicest way possible.

When she saw me, she quickly came towards me and asked, "Is pasta okay for you?"

"Sure." I smiled and nodded.

"Alright. Just make sure to look after the pasta, okay? It's boiling. I'll be right back." She said and quickly went away.

Wandering around, looking at the pasta, I knew it would take a few more minutes until it was entirely cooked. So, I decided to lay on the comfortable sofa arching my back and realising how much pain I had been suffering from. But when I was stretching my arms, suddenly my phone started ringing. Standing up immediately I started looking for it, when the reminder of it being dead hit my head.

Assuming where the sound was coming from, I saw the phone on the kitchen slap. I was now sure it was Madison's. Though I was just simply planning on picking it up and telling the person that its owner wasn't present, I got intrigued when I saw the incoming call from a person who had a heart emoji after their name. Mr.♥

I was sure it was her boyfriend. I picked up the phone and a boy said, "hello Maddy."

"Hey" I said and the guy paused. I knew where I was heading and it would be hilarious.

"Hello is this Madison's phone?"

"Yeah, it is." I said, sounding deep and intimidating, on purpose.

"Where is she?" He asked, again, this time getting even more firm.

"She's in the shower." I said bluntly.

"And who are you?" He asked.

"Well, the person who answered the phone?" I said biting my finger trying to control my laughter.

"And what are you doing right now?"

"I'm talking to you. You dumb fuck."

"What the fuck?" I knew he was annoyed. "Where is Madison?" He asked, again.

"I told you she is in the shower, man. What part of that sentence do you not understand?"

He was angry by then; I could feel it and all I did was control my laugh. This was getting out of hand and it was hilarious, my stomach was aching but I maintained a façade.

"Tell her to call me when she gets back."

"No."

"What do you mean by that?"

"She won't be able to call you."

"Huh?"

"I'll keep her busy for the night."

"What the-" I immediately cancelled the call, letting out the laugh I had been trying to hold in for the longest time.

"Oh boy, that was so good." I said as I laughed.

"What was good?"

"AAAHHH!" I screamed hearing an unexpected voice and turning around I found it was Madison.

My eyes got even wider, when I saw what she was wearing. A little purple silk night dress, ending at her middle thighs with a robe made out of the same material covering her shoulders. Her hair pushed back, which exposed her neck and collar bone. It was enough to make anyone drool.

I could respectfully... no, disrespectfully take her on the kitchen slap but I let myself control. I knew I was shamelessly checking out someone's girlfriend, fantasising about her in my head, but I couldn't help it.

Her boyfriend surely was very lucky to have such a sexy girlfriend. And no matter how much I disliked her, I can't deny she surely was hot. Her curves were well defined and visible in that dress. But her legs, they were the best part. Short girls really are thick and seeing how beautiful her thighs looked, I was drooling.

Even her skin looked feather smooth and to touch it just once, was all that drove my mind in that moment. Her face was radiant, with every feature describing itself in the most perfect fashion and her lips were my favourite.

Perfect kissable lips.

"Uh, nothing..." I replied as she looked at me and shrugged her shoulders.

"What pasta will you eat? Like uh... white or red sauce?" She asked, stirring the pasta in the pan slightly.

"Any would work."

"Okay, then I'm making white sauce." She shook her head like a kid, excited to play with her toy.

She was cute, like really very adorable.