Hi everyone!Yup I updated pretty early huh! I got so many favorite story alerts that I had to update soon. So here it is. Chapter two. Enjoy!
Deeper than the Ocean:
Chapter two:
Bella's POV:
'Gosh!Will she shut up already I'm trying to work here' I thought furiously as I worked on my computer trying to get some work done but Jessica as usual was born to make my life difficult.
She was in the next cubical chatting in an annoyingly loud voice about how much great time she had at the dinner party, how everyone loved her dress, how many times Mike complimented her on the dress. With every sentence she threw a glance at me but I ignored her as usual.
I sighed in relief as the intercom rang. "Yes, Mr. Newton!" I said. "Come to my office Ms. Swan. There is something I would like to discuss with you", Mr. Newton said.
I got up from my desk and went towards the Boss's office. I knocked on the door. "Come in" said Mike. I walked in. "Please take a seat Bella" Mike's tone changing abruptly from formal to informal. I sat down hoping that it wasn't about what I thought it was about.
Don't get me wrong. Mike was a great guy. He was handsome in a boyish sort of way. Twinkling baby blue eyes, blonde hair ,nice smile, rich too. A lot of girls would kill to be in my position but he wasn't the right guy for me.
I went out with him only once and that wasn't even an official date. It was another business dinner. After the dinner as he drove me home that I realized Mike wasn't as perfect as I thought he was. He had a hard time keeping his hands to himself especially when he had a little too much alcohol in his system.
I remembered all too well what happened that night that ruined his image in my eyes forever.
"I had a great time Mr. Newton" I said to him as he stopped in front of my home. I had indeed. Mike was funny and the deal went great. I liked Michael but it couldn't go any further than this. He was my boss after all.
"Oh Bella! Enough with this Mr. Newton! Call me Mike!" he slurred a little and I realized he had too much wine than I thought he had. "OK well Goodnight Mr. ... I mean Mike" It felt a little weird to be informal with my boss.
"Wait Bella that's not how you say Goodnight" he grabbed my arm before I could get out of the car. "Huh!"I looked at him confused. "Let me show you the proper way" he spoke and leaned towards me so close I could smell the alcohol in his breath.
Before I could move his lips crashed over mine and I gasped. He took this to his advantage and had his tongue in my mouth. I tried to push away with all my might but he was too strong for me.I almost gagged as I tasted alcohol in my mouth. I felt my back press against the car seat as he finally let go of me.
Then he started sucking on my neck. "Oh Bella! I can't let go of you now! Not after I have seen you in that dress! I want you right now"
As he said those words his hands started to push up my dress touching me in the most intimate area. I moaned not in pleasure but in fear. Suddenly I kicked him in the groin causing him to yelp in pain. I got away from him as fast as I could and entered the house and locked all the doors and windows.
After that I took leave for two days and then went back to the office, thanks to Angela who had been a major support. I couldn't resign because I got this job after so many hardships and I needed the money. Mike was very apologetic and embarrassed at his 'behavior'. But he was thankful that I wasn't filing any charges. His mom and dad might have disowned him after them finding out that he nearly harassed an employer.
"So Bella you prepared the McCartney's report" He asked me. "Yes Mr. Newton" , I replied anxious now that I probably made some blunder. "Is there something wrong with it? I asked slightly scared. 'Oh no! It's perfect! I just wanted to praise you on a job well done!" he replied smiling.
'Whoosh! Thank god'. I relaxed visibly now."The real reason I invited you to my office was that I wanted to ask you if you would mind accompanying me to the McCartney's Dinner party next Friday. They could meet you in person. Charles has been real impressed with your report" he asked his expression slightly anxious now.
"As I much as I would love to go I can't Mr. Newton. You see I haven't spent any time at all with my dad these past few days and I thought on this weekend I could take him to the physiotherapist and maybe have dinner with him in a restaurant after that" I spoke quickly.
Mike looked clearly disappointed. "Can I go back to work now?" I asked almost getting up. "Yes you may go now", He replied his voice full of longing and disappointment.
I took a deep breath as I closed the door behind me. Six months had passed since my last date with Mike. In between that he had made several advances again but once a man's image is ruined in my eyes it never changes again. First impression is the last impression kind of a deal.
I sat down in my chair and continued my work like nothing had happened. Besides even if that incident hadn't happened I wouldn't have gone out with him anyway? Wouldn't want Jessica to make my life miserable at work than it already was.
The day was done. I was walking towards the subway thankfully not alone. This time Angela was with me as we talked about how men can be such jerks. Although Angela was clearly disappointed with her last date she was going out again on Friday night this time with a cop she'd met at a cafe while she went there to get a latte'.
"Oh Bella he was really nice", She gushed "I mean he wasn't mean like most cops nor did he had a bad-ass attitude on his back. I'm actually looking forward to this one" That's what said about her last 100 dates.
"Oh shit Bella I think I forgot to pick my keys" she spoke in a panicked voice as she came to a halt. I stooped too. "You wait here while I'll run back to the office before Mark locks the doors" With that she ran away before I could even offer to come with her.
I sighed when I suddenly I noticed the part of town where I was standing. 'Oh you have got to be kidding me' I thought. It had been three days since my unpleasant meeting with the green-eyed man who thought I was a hooker, right here on the exact same spot where I was standing right now.
'Calm down Bella!' I said to myself 'It's not like he has been driving around looking for you to avenge the slap you gave him' Oh what's taking Angela so long. I fretted anxiously.
Suddenly a silver Volvo appeared around the corner and slowed down next to me. 'Relax Bella!'I told myself again. But the Volvo moved ahead without stopping. I relaxed and began checking my messages.
Suddenly I heard screeching of tires and I looked up. The silver Volvo had stopped and was reversing. It suddenly came to a halt next to me. 'Oh boy! What now' I thought panicking.
The car door opened and the driver came out confirming my worst fears. I held my composure as he walked smoothly towards me, the green-eyed man.
WOW. Once again I couldn't lie to myself that he was gorgeous. The sun hadn't set completely yet and so I could better appreciate his gorgeous features in the little bit of daylight that was left. His green eyes were sparkling as ever and I noticed he had messy bronze hair which almost looked red in the sun. he had a hard jaw, lovely mouth, a smooth nose and an athletic body.
He was wearing casual jeans and t-shirt that looked quite expensive. He stopped in front of me and spoke, "Hello I've finally found you", I relaxed a little as I saw that his expression wasn't hostile. Still I kept my face expressionless.
"I err... I wanted to apologize for what happened the last time you see I had just come from a party where apparently I had too much alcohol and I wasn't quite myself. I'm truly embarrassed over my behavior. Can you forgive me?" he spoke like a gentleman but I had already seen who he really was that night.
Even now he didn't really sound he was truly sorry for his actions. He sounded like let's-get-it-over-with-so-I can-move-on. I really didn't like his attitude and I wasn't in the forgiving mood. Not today anyway.
"Its fine", I said coldly just to get rid of him "Next time wear your glasses at least so you could differentiate between a hooker and a respectable woman". He scowled at my open sarcasm but then he relaxed and said, "Then it would be OK if I ask you to join me for dinner? I already booked us a table at The Pacific. That way I can get to know you better and you can get to know me better too."He grinned arrogantly like he had all figured out.
I couldn't believe this guy. What the Hell! He asked me out knowing that I would probably say yes. What a JERK. My expression grew as cold as my voice as I answered, "No thanks, I have plans" With that I turned away from him.
I felt a sharp pain on my arm as I was turned forcefully to face him again. "Then cancel them", the smile had disappeared from his face and he spoke through his teeth like he was all out of patience. Well so was I.
"Just who do you think you are? I'm not your personal property. I'm an independent woman. Now let me go!" I shouted as I tried to free my arm from his vice-like grip. It was useless.
"Or what?" He challenged as he stared down at me. "Or I'll scream" I screeched. He stared at me for a while and had realized I wasn't joking. This time we were not alone. A few people were passing by and some had stopped to stare even.
His grip loosened automatically and I freed my harm, rubbing it with my other hand. Man! It hurt. He gave me a heavy glare before he spoke, "One day you'll regret this!" With that he turned around, got back in his car and drove away.
As soon as the Volvo turned around, Angela had returned from the office. She stopped when she saw my face, "Bella what's wrong? Are you feeling well?" Her voice filled with concern. "I'm fine Angela" I replied while whipping sweat from my upper lip and trying to calm down my thundering heart.
"Are you absolutely sure? You're white as a sheet" Angela wasn't convinced. "No, I'm fine Angela really just hungry that's all" I said again, than as if to change the subject I asked, 'Did you find your keys?"
"Ah! Yes Thank god Mark was still there! The elevator got stuck you know for like 10 minutes. Sorry it took me so long" She said apologetically. "It's OK come one! Let's go home now" I said as we linked arms and began to walk towards the subway.
Back at a luxurious condo in Seattle:
Normal POV:
"Enough E man! What is wrong with you today! You're drinking like its water for Christ's sake" Emmett spoke as he took away the glass from E's hand. "Jesus! What has happened to you!" Jasper spoke too, his feature scrunched up in surprise.
"I can't get her out of my mind" E slurred, his eyes bloodshot. "I see her face everywhere but she hates me. She won't let me near her" With that slumped in the sofa, closed his eyes and became unconscious.
"Her? Who is this slut who's giving our boss a hard time?" James growled. "Caius! Do you know who Edward is talking about?" James asked E's driver.
"Yeah it's a brunette boss met a few days ago! In port angles. She's been giving boss a pretty hard time." Caius replied.
"Find out who she is!" James commanded his voice think with menace, "You have 24hours to tell me everything about her! It's about time I give E his birthday present" He grinned evilly."Yes Boss", Caius replied obediently.
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