Chapter 3 C3

Isabella's pov

After we left the party, it was an amazing ride home. Alex and I connected, and it was surprising anytime I thought about it.

We went to get something to eat from a fancy restaurant, we chatted about different stuff and it was like we'd known each other our whole life.

Seeing Alex from afar, he looked like a cold, rude, and very egomatic person but getting to sit with him, talking to him, and sharing opinions about different topics made me realize I was wrong.

When we were done eating, he paid the bill and we left the restaurant and he drove me to my house. It was a beautiful moment, our hands occasionally touching, my blushing face. The car was silent but I could still feel the connection between the both of us.

He arrived at the front of my apartment, it wasn't anything fancy and I did not mind.

"Thanks for the ride sir" his eyebrows went up and I chuckled realizing what he meant, "Sorry.....Alex."

He smiled, "It was fun with you today.....hope

we get to do this again" I nodded and turned to walk in, he waited till I got in before he zoomed off.

Throughout the night, I had a smile on my face till I slept off.

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My alarm went off, I stretched and got out of bed. It was going to be a good day and I could feel it. I played music with my phone and I danced happily, I walked to the bathroom, took my bath, and when I was done. I picked up a black gown and a four-inch heel. I did my makeup and brought my hair up into a Ponytail.

I was done and when I looked at myself in the mirror, unlike other days I felt fulfilled. I walked out of my house and took a taxi to work.

The moment I stepped foot into the company building, I heard people murmur. Just like that, my high self-esteem was cut short. I could see them looking at me, pointing and whispering. I checked my dress but it wasn't it.

I took the elevator to the third floor where I work under the marketing team. I got out of the elevator and immediately I stepped into the office, I could hear them whisper. I took a deep breath and tried to ignore it as I walked to my desk.

I turned on my laptop and tried to start my work for the day. The little glances and whispers eventually died down as everyone got back to work. The day rolled by smoothly till it was lunchtime, I still had work to do but the others had gone for their lunch break.

Just then I heard a tap on my table and when I looked up it was Sarah.

I smiled at her, "Lunch! Give me a minute" She drew a seat closer as she waited for me.

"So.....miss popular, how was your night when you left?" Sarah asked and it surprised me about the question and what she called me, then it clicked.

My eyes widened at the realization, "fuck..... is the reason why people had been whispering and pointing about what happened yesterday? Oh my goodness it is just a dance"

"A dance with the hottest, the richest, and crude CEO of our company. Girl, you caused so much of an uproar" Sarah explained to me and I face-palmed myself.

I closed my laptop, I couldn't concentrate anymore "Okay, let's go for lunch." We walked to the cafe across from the company and still the staring and whispering continued. We picked a table and placed our order.

"Is this what it feel like to be famous or associated with a famous person?" Sarah asked, obviously enjoying the experience.

"Girl, it's getting out of hand. It's just a silly dance"

She looked at me, her face held a smirk "It isn't just any dance! The CEO danced with you. He barely has any physical interaction with his employees and always has this cold aura but he did not only talk to you, he danced with you"

I rolled my eyes "Enough, I forgot to tell you I ran into Ethan and Alex rescued me"

Just then Sarah squealed so loudly, I had to cover my ears "Girl, your knight in shining armor and then you both had that dance, gosh I would have paid top dollars to see Ethan's face"

I chuckled, remembering his expression, " I won't lie, that was the best night of my life."

"And it's all thanks to me. I told you that it was going to be nice"

I rolled my eyes again, the waitress brought out our orders, we ate as we discussed yesterday night and she told me about hooking up with Alex's secretary in the bathroom. I stopped her before she went into details.

We paid for our food and immediately left the cafe and walked back to the office, with Sarah blabbing about her one-night stand and how good the sex was. She swore not to have caught feelings but she won't let it go.

We got into the elevator and before it closed, someone joined in. Sarah clung to me in excitement, which I did not feel.

It was Monalissa and our first experience together was not as pleasant. The elevator moved up and we were on floor two when she pressed the emergency stop button and the elevator stopped.

Sarah and I exchange glances, confused about what's going on. Monalisa took off her glasses and adjusted her coat as she turned to look at me.

"Isabella right?" we heard her say and I nodded. She looked at Sarah, then back at me.

"Hmm.... Interesting. I know we got off on the wrong foot yesterday at the party, it was normal but let me make this clear, that little moment between you and Alex should not be stuck in your head, it was a one-time thing to make me jealous. He was using you, I don't know why he thought it would work but anyway..... you've had your fun and left out your fantasy. Just stay clear of Alex"

When she was done, she pressed the exit button "Get out." she said in a cold tone and I immediately dragged Sarah out, who was already fuming