So I'm first sorry for not updating in awhile or should I say along time but I have been busy in the past months with just crap happening in my life. haha. But I wrote this chapter a little longer than the other chapters plus I made a layout of what's gonna be happening throughout the whole story, so I'm good to go for awhile. I swear that there will be drama coming soon in these upcoming chapters, so look out for them and if you have any suggestions that you want to happen in the story, just let me know and I will try to put it in there! So I hope you enjoy this new chapter! :)
Murano Restaurant Inc
New York, New York
11:00 A.M.
After I was done paying the greedy cab driver money, I went into the restaurant and stopped to look for Claire and Alicia.
"Do you need help, miss?" said the blonde waitress who was eyeing Massie's outfit enviously.
"Yes, actually I do, Do you know where Ms. Rivera is seated at?" said Massie as she continued to look around.
"Oh yes, right this way." said the waitress as she rolled her eyes and led Massie to the back where Alicia and Claire were seated.
"Finally!" said Claire as she got up and hugged Massie.
"What? It was the cab driver who was slow and greedy."
"Massie, I miss you so much! Wow! You look hot and Derrick is such a fool but by the looks you're getting in this restaurant, I think you could forget about him." said Alicia as she hugged Massie and winked at her.
"What are you talking about?" said Massie as she sat down in the booth next to Alicia while Claire was sitting in front her.
"Massie, look around, all the guys are staring at you" said Claire as she took a sip of her sparkling water. As Massie looked around, she did see a lot of businessmen looking at her and winking.
"Ewww, sorry but I'm not interesting in them." said Massie as she continued to look at the menu.
"So, who are you interested in then. Hmmm?" said Alicia as she smirked at Massie.
"Derrick Sexy Harrington is who" said Claire as she grinned wildly.
"Look guys, I don't have feelings for him at this moment and I plan on being single until I find the right guy out there for me who is going to treat me like a queen and not a used toy to just play with." said Massie as she put down her menu.
"Massie, we know that you still have feeling for him, just tell him." said Alicia.
"Whatever" said Massie as she looked at her iPhone. As Massie looked up at Claire, she noticed her biting her lip nervously. "Claire, is there something wrong? You look nervous."
"No...well...I don't know what to do with Cam?" said Claire as looked down at the table.
"What do you mean?" said Alicia as she looked Claire confusedly.
"It's just, I think he's cheating on me and I don't know when he will have the nerve to tell me but right now I'm just scared."
"Claire, Cam is stupid if he ever thought or is cheating on you. He doesn't deserve someone like you." said Alicia.
"Yeah I guess you are right, leesh." said Claire as she gave her friend a shy smile.
"Hi, I'm Linda and I will be your waitress for today. What would you like to order?" said the waitress in a fake sweet voice.
"We will all take the Caesar Salad. Thanks" said Massie as she faked smiled to the waitress and gave her the menus then ignored her until she left. The waitress then gave Massie a dirty look and left.
"Jealous much?" said Massie once the waitress was gone. Alicia and Claire then soon joined in with Massie's laughter. "So what about your life, leesh? Or how is life?" said Massie as she looked at Alicia intently.
"Life is good. I'm engaged to Cole Henninger and we both live in Cali. He's a model for Armani and I got my dream job as a news reporter" said Alicia smiling down at her rock on her finger that she was admiring. "I also actually recently talked to Kristen but we never talk as long as we use too."
"Oh yeah that is pretty sad, well I mean after she took Dylan's side; she choose what she wanted and that's what she got. But that's over now; I mean we just need to get over it; that was high school drama." Said Alicia.
"Yeah we just have to move on; well you have better connection with Kristen than Claire and I. I mean after Kristen tried to seduce Cam and Dylan did take Derrick, Claire and I just stopped trying to win our boys." Said Massie.
"Well I did get Cam and we are living happily ever after." Said Claire sarcastically.
"Claire, just give Cam time, maybe he's just stressed out or something." Said Massie as she looked back down at the table so Claire couldn't see the guilt through her eyes.
"Massie, he's been quiet and I try anything to do just to save my marriage. I just don't know." Said Claire.
"I think you two should just talk about it somewhere quiet without any distractions. Or if it's that bad, I guess, then maybe you two should see a marriage counselor." Said Alicia
"Yeah I guess I could consider that."
"But Massie, how's your new job? You didn't seem happy when you called." Said Alicia as she tried to change the subject to not get Claire even more depressed.
"Well work is amazing especially with Derrick Harrington as your boss and with his co-bosses that are Cam Fisher and Josh Hotz." said Massie sarcastically as she rolled her eyes.
"So is Mr. Hotz still hot?" said Alicia smirking.
"I thought you were engaged and now that you're in New York, you decide to go for another guy while your fiancée is doing a model shoot?" said Massie looking suspiciously at Alicia. "Wait, do YOU have feelings for Mr. Hotz still?
"Nooo! Of course not! I was just asking on how he was..." said Alicia as she suddenly started to blush.
"Yeah keep telling yourself that" said Massie who was grinning.
"Well at least I'm not in love with my boss who is Derrick Sexy Harrington." said Alicia as she took a sip of her water.
"Who's in love with Derrick Sexy Harrington?" said a voice from behind them. At that moment, Massie looked up and blushed at who she saw. It was Derrick Sexy Harrington who was smirking down at her with Cam and Josh at the side of him who coughed awkwardly.
"No one is in love with you. Oh wait, I forgot you don't' love anyone but you seem to use them and break their hearts. Besides who would want to be in love with you?" said Massie innocently as she smirked at him.
"Well let's see, there's Tracy, Casey, Taylor, and other girls that I can't name because there's too much of them who are madly in love me. Remember Massie, you work for me and I don't appreciate the rude comments from my secretaries." Said Derrick as he grinned at an annoyed Massie.
"Yeah I'm pretty sure those girls are in love with you because of your looks and money. Oh sounds like love, right?" said Massie as she gave Derrick a dirty look.
Man she looks hot when she's mad, thought Derrick.
"So how are you guys?" said Alicia as she tried to break the awkward silence. As she looked up, she saw that both Massie and Claire were ignoring Cam and Derrick who were looking at them.
"We are just out to eat lunch because we have a lot of work today." Said Derrick as he continued to stare at Massie who was busy looking at her iphone.
"Oh we were just eating lunch too. Hey, I've got an idea, you guys can join us for lunch?" said Alicia was smiling at them. "I mean I haven't seen you guys in ages and we should catch up. I'm sure you wouldn't mind, Massie? Claire?"
"Excuse me, but I need to go to the bathroom." said Massie as she got up, gave Alicia a dirty look, and nearly dashed to the bathroom with businessmen watching her.
"Actually I need to go too." Said Claire as she looked at Cam for a split second and off to where Massie was.
As soon as Claire got to the bathroom, she saw that Massie was reapplying her eyeliner. As Claire looked more at Massie, she swears that she saw Massie's eyes were red and puffy from crying.
"Claire this is terrible, just when I wanted a break from seeing Derrick; he coincidentally comes to the same place that I'm having lunch at." Said Massie as she looked at Claire through the mirror. "It took me a while just to get over him but I don't know if I can work with him anymore...I think I'm going to quit."
"Massie, you can't! You know how much this job means to you. Just ignore Derrick; he's a conceited selfish jerk who likes to break hearts. If you quit, you will be unemployed and it will be hard finding another job. Also D.H. Law firm is the most successful law firm in the country! So take my advice and don't quit! What if this job benefits you, maybe after working awhile at derrick's law firm, I'm sure other law firms all over would be willing to hire you right away." Said Claire.
"Claire, I don't know, I think I just need to think about it first. But I'm definitely not going back to New Haven. Everything there was disastrous except for getting my degrees. If I go back, I'm scared that I will lose all of what I deserve and running into Cole Michaels, my ex, who had my whole life planned out for me."
"Massie, I say as a friend that you should think about. I mean you did go to school with Derrick before so you do know how he acts, just ignore him like how you ignored all those texts and calls from him when he tried to apologize to you after cheating on Dylan." Said Claire as crossed her arms. "I mean I can't believe I'm saying this but try to give Derrick a chance?"
"Claire Fisher….I mean Lyons or whatever your last name is right now, I'm not going to give him a chance. I know Derrick and he is a selfish person. I just can't believe he's my boss and if it wasn't for Cam and Josh then I wouldn't be working at this law firm", said Massie as she looked at Claire shockingly.
"Well I guess you can thank them for that. But Massie, everyone except you and Derrick realize that you two should be together."
"Claire, I don't think we can ever be together again. It's just…never mind. It's complicated to explain."
"Massie, trust me, I have time and I'm here for you whenever your free to tell me whatever your hiding." Said Claire as she went to Massie and gave her a hug.
"So Claire, what are you going to do about Cam?" said Massie as she fixed her hair.
"Well I'm just going to confront him tonight and see where it leads too." Said Claire as she stared down at her phone. "But I'm scared for what's going to come, I just feel insecure and I have this bad feeling."
"Well I'm sure you will make the right choice. So are you ready to go face the boys now?"
"Hmmm, maybe we should let Alicia stay with them for awhile and let her feel how awkward it is to sit in front of our exes." Said Claire as she chuckled.
"I like the way you think." Said Massie as she put on more eyeliner to cover her puffy eyes.
"Massie, you look perfect as always, let's go out there and have confidence to prove ourselves."
"Wow Claire, you act like were in junior high again." Said Massie as she laughed. "Okay let's go."
As Massie and Claire walked back to the table, they saw Alicia giving them an evil eye.
"So Claire, am I or you first to die by Alicia's evil eye?" whispered Massie.
"I say you" whispered Claire.
"There you girls are, we've been waiting forever for you girls to finally return." Said Alicia in a fake happy voice. "The guys and I were just talking about the good old days."
"Ohhhh…well that's nice." Said Massie as she sat down beside Claire who was ignoring Cam.
"Claire, are you okay? You look very confused." Said Josh as he looked at Claire. Claire looked and met her eyes with josh who had a worried facial expression.
"Yeah I'm fine, I'm just thinking about what to do next for my photography project." Rushed Claire in one breath. "But thanks for your concern."
"So Massie, how in the world did YOU get into Yale University, that's quite impressive." Said Cam as he looked from Claire to Massie.
"Well Cam, aren't you just the charmer that every girl would want?" said a slightly mad Massie. "I got in because back in high school, I decided to concentrate on my grades and studied, yeah I love to shop but I knew that if I put a hold on my shopping obsession and turned to putting my nose in books, then it would have all paid off in the end. Now look where I am, it did help."
As Massie looked at Derrick, she saw him looking down at his hands with a sad expression on his face.
Why is he all of a sudden sad? What happened to his cocky attitude that he just had?
"So Alicia, how long are you staying in the New York for?" said Josh as he smirked his shiny white teeth at Alicia.
"For awhile, I guess, my fiancée is coming to do a photo shoot but I think I want to stay here than be in California for awhile. Yeah I love California but it's just I never see my friends as much as I want."
"Please excuse my interruption but I think I'm going to head back to the office and finish my work, so that way, leesh, we can have our movie night tonight." Said Massie as she stood up to grab her purse and phone.
"Massie, where do you think you're going?" said Derrick who looked confused. "Your lunch doesn't end until another 20 minutes."
"Well I remember the words spoken from your mouth about ALWAYS being at the desk and taking any calls. So that's what I'm doing, Mr. Harrington. I'm going to take a taxi and go back to the law firm to finish up my work, although I'm done, I'm pretty sure Lauren still needs help with uncompleted stuff."
"That's ridiculous, Massie, why don't you just ride with me. I'm going back to the firm and finish up a new case that's been added to today. There's no reason to waste your money on a taxi ride to the firm that's only about 10 minutes away." Said Derrick as he now stood in front of Massie.
"No, it's fine, there's nothing wrong with a taxi-"
"Massie, your being stubborn, just let me get my car and we can head back to the firm…TOGETHER." Said Derrick as he left a shocked Massie standing in front of the table.
"Cam, I think it's time for us to head back to, but first I have to stop somewhere to meet a client." Said Josh as he grabbed his phone from the table. "Alicia, it was great to see you again and hope to maybe see you some time in the future."
Alicia smirked at Josh. "Yeah I hope we see each other again….real soon."
"Claire, I might be home late tonight due to the new case that Derrick had booked into our already busy schedules, so don't wait up for me and please get some rest, love, you look tired." Said Cam he scooted closer to Claire and gave her a quick kiss on the lips before following Josh out the restaurant doors.
"Wow that was really interesting" said Claire as she took a sip of her water.
Alicia chuckled, "Yeah that was sort of weird."
As Massie saw Derrick driving his Black Audi in front of the restaurant, Massie couldn't help but wonder to what people were seeing. As Massie looked over to her right, she saw a group of New York women giggling and making seductive eyes towards Derrick who was smirking and now holding the passenger door while waiting for Massie to get in the car.
"Thanks", said Massie as she climbed into the passenger seat. Once Massie saw Derrick nod and walk to the driver seat. Massie couldn't help but notice the leather of his car and the amazing smell of his Armani cologne lingering in the exquisite car.
"So I'm assuming that you like my car by the way that you're closing your eyes, right?" said Derrick as he started to drive.
"Yeah your Audi is very nice, smells great, and is actually…..clean" said Massie who looked confused.
What happened to his messiness…especially the time when he showed me his room back in our teen days. When did he get so clean?
"Thanks, I guess" chuckled Derrick.
"So I bet you attract girls this way, right? By showing them your car and manners such as opening the door for them." Said Massie as she looked out the window trying to ignore the intense gaze that was coming from Derrick.
"Actually, Miss. Block, you're the first girl that I have ever opened the door for and well had manners towards besides my mom and sometimes my sister."
"Oh I see, your quite the charmer, boss." Said Massie as she looked at him and saw his face go to a disgust look.
"What?" questioned Massie.
"When you said "Boss", it makes me feel old and wrinkly." Chuckled Derrick "I can't imagine seeing myself old yet."
"Oh sorry, I thought that calling you boss or I guess now, Mr. Harrington, would be more professional."
"Massie, you know that I know you and you know me, so we can cut this whole professional crap until we get inside the law firm. Besides I like to hear your voice when you saw my real name and not Mr. Harrington. It makes me think of my dad when you say that." Said Derrick as he smiled towards Massie.
"Yeah I guess you do have a point, Derrick, but it's just different with you now. I mean, I'm working for you and it's not like-"
"Massie, I know that we have been a relationship together in the past but that doesn't mean that were friends now. I know it may be awkward for you as it is to me but you don't bother me. Most girls are just using me but I know that you will always be there for me no matter what; even through the thick and thin. Besides, it's not like I ignore you or anything, I just want to try to be civil with you and catch up with you about our college years and things like that."
Friends? Best friends? Wow what happened to cocky Derrick who was flirting with me earlier? Massie, get your head in the game and stay focus. Although you're sitting close to a guy that you may still love and possibly want to jump, you have to not fall for his games again. You know what was resulted the last time….a broken heart.
"Yeah I feel the same way about you too." Said Massie as she looked down at her hands.
"Massie, honestly, I feel comfortable around you and I think you will be a great addition to our law firm family. But just don't break any rules because they will result in you becoming fired." Said Derrick as he parked the car.
So now he wants nothing to do with me? He just see's me as another employee? Since when did Derrick actually become mature about his job?
"Oh and also Miss. Block, try not to wear clothes that are….revealing and too comfortable on your body. I really don't want other men in the building becoming problems in my office." Said derrick as he looked up and down at Massie. "But once we get back on the floor, I want you to set up dates, reply to any emails, and just add things to my schedule."
Wow Derrick has just now came back to Mr. Boss. How in the world did he change his mood to a serious guy to a cocky jerk and now back to boss mode? Well I'm assuming that he's probably tense or stressed.
"Yes, derrick, I –"
"Miss. Block, were now back in the law firm, so it's Mr. Harrington." Said Derrick as he pushed the elevator button.
"Well, Mr. Harrington, I just wanted to let you know that I will do a great job at getting work on time and that I'm also glad that you chose me to fulfill this….duty at your law firm. Also I'm looking forward to having small chats with you as friends. I mean don't get me wrong, I know that you're my boss but I think we will have a great friendship." Said Massie as she hurried out of the elevator and made her way toward her desk.
"Miss. Block, I'm actually looking forward to getting to know you better in person instead of hearing from different people about you. Plus our friendship will be the greatest and no one can compare to It." smirked Derrick as he walked to his office before winking at Massie then shutting the door.
"So what just happened? Did he already try to get into your pants already, Massie?" said Lauren as she looked at Massie intently.
"I really don't know what just happened either. Try? He already has once in our past and he now wants a friendship….just a friendship."
"Why what's wrong with a friendship?" said a confused Lauren while crossing her arms in front of her chest.
"Well it's just that I think I still have feelings-"said Massie but was interrupted by Derrick who was still in his office.
"Massie, Lauren, you two better be working and not gossiping in my law firm. My law firm is the best in the country-"but he got cut off by Lauren.
"And I have a good relationship to still have and I don't want anyone ruining. Yes, Derrick, or boss, we get it, Massie was just telling me-"
"Miss. Carnevale, Please don't over talk your boss, as I was saying before, Massie, if you want to go to your friends house then I expect you to keep working and not distract Lauren about nonsense gossip." Said Derrick from his office. Massie and Lauren looked at each other and both looked at Derrick's office door which they gave dirty looks too.
"I feel like he's my father or a teacher and were his students or puppets sometimes" whispered Lauren to Massie.
"I agree and I have been here for just a day." Said Massie as started to look through Derrick's schedule and began to work. When it was time to leave the law firm, she and Lauren made their way toward the entrance of the building.
"So because we live almost close by, I decided that you're my new taxi buddy." Squealed Lauren as she bounced up and down.
"Wow I didn't know that it would mean a lot to you" giggled Massie as she saw Lauren flag down a taxi.
"You have new clue how much it means to mean." Said Lauren as she got inside the taxi.
"Montreal Ritz Carlton Apartments, please" said Massie as she closed the taxi door behind her.
"So Massie, what are you and your friend Alicia going to do tonight at your little sleepover?" said Lauren as she grabbed her blackberry out and began to text someone.
"Hmmm, well were probably going to watch a chick flick, eat junk food, and talk. I haven't seen her in a long time and I'm so excited that she's here in New York for awhile."
"If you don't mind me asking but are the things written in the media true about derrick? I mean like he's the biggest player in New York?" said Massie as she looked at Lauren's blue eyes that were slightly confused and sad.
"Well some are but the one about him being a player is true. Massie before you arrived or got hired, everyday he would bring in a new girl that he would kiss or leave with. Most women in the law firm have already been with Derrick. But most of the girls are blonde with blue eyes that have big boobs. I actually never had seen him with a brunette before so it kind of surprised me when you said that you two dated. I think that maybe he didn't want to date a brunette because it reminded him of you. Massie, your very pretty and you can any guy's attention just by the snap of your fingers." Said Lauren as she looked at Massie with a pained expression.
"So why didn't he hit on you? Or has he already?" said Massie with curiosity in her voice.
"Well he tried when I first started at the firm, but I told him that I don't do this whole hook up fling and that I was looking for a serious relationship. I think he went through this depression time, I mean, today he seemed happy with your presence, usually he just ignores everyone and never talks not even to Josh or Cam. Massie, you don't realize this but I think you have a special power over Derrick's moods." Said Lauren as she chuckled.
Once the taxi stopped in front of the apartments, Massie couldn't help but notice that Lauren was walking in another direction.
"Lauren, where are you going? Our apartments are right here." Yelled Massie.
Lauren chuckled, "Massie, I live like three buildings away from you. I told Derrick that I can't accept him to pay for my rent and I wanted to show my parent's that I can depend and survive on my own without anyone helping."
Massie chuckled, "Oh I see, well I guess I'll see you tomorrow."
"Yeah see you tomorrow, Massie." Said Lauren as she waved then continued to walk towards her apartment.
"Good evening, Miss. Block. How was your day?" said Dave as he opened the door for Massie.
"It went well, thanks Dave, and how was your day also?" said Massie as she walked through the door.
"It was the same as usually, Miss. Block, opening the doors."
Massie chuckled, "Well have a nice night"
"You too, Miss. Block."
Once Massie arrived in her apartment, she went to her bedroom to change into some comfortable clothes beside her work clothes. She took out a pair of PINK sweatpants and her old Yale sweatshirt to wear for the night. As she started to unpack some her moving boxes, she suddenly heard a knock at the door.
Massie looked over at the clock and it was only 6:00 and Alicia wasn't coming until another hour or so.
"Leesh, I didn't know you were coming early." Said Massie as she opened the door and looked into a familiar brown-eyed person that was not Alicia's.
"Derrick?" said Massie as she looked shocked at what Derrick had in his hands…..
So what do you think? Love it? hate it? Oh and Lauren is a new character that I added to the story, she's blonde, blues eyes, and the same age as Massie and the crew. I'm still not sure whether I want her a bad or good person yet but I guess we'll just have to see. So please Review as always! and thanks to everyone who reviews and favorite this story! I love you all and thanks to those who review and say comments that push me back into gear for writing this story! I know I make alot of promises but I promise I will try to update better.
Love, Chrystal
P.S. Eclipse is an amazing movie to all the twi-hard fans also! :)