Chapter 19 - Mr. N's Brooch

"I am feeling tensed." Ella held my hand.
We are currently walking into the TvN8 Station.
"You are a fighter.
You can do it extremely when you are with me." I told her.
I introduced Ella to Lara, Sittie, and King.
After that, we headed to Sir Nathan's office.
"Good morning, Sir Nathan!" I greeted him.
"Good morning, Eve, come in!" he ordered me.
"Sir Nathan, meet my Manager." I introduced Ella.
"Good Morning, Sir Nathan. I am Mariella Ruiz. You can call me Ella." she introduced herself too.
"Oh? Eve, you did not mention to me that your manager is a pretty lady." Suddenly Sir Nathan stood up.
Is he serious? Is it love at first sight?
I chuckled at them both. Will Ella find the love of her life here at TvN8 Station?
After the introduction of my manager to Sir Luigi, Ella has to work right away.
We talked to Nativis. They scheduled a meeting with me and my manager.
"I must say, you are even better in person. Yet your register on the screen is extremely the best too.
Our management has an offer for you. This is our contract. We wish we could agree on it." the representative of Nativis announced.
Ella browsed and examined the contract she handed.
After talking about our consequences, we agreed on things.
"You are the best, Ella! You seemed like a manager for a long time when you talked to them.
You discussed with them too professionaly." When we had lunch.
"Wow! Of course! I am used to those things. I have been working for a lengthy period. I can always back you up, Eve, you know that!
You did extraordinarily! After a big break on becoming a host now, you are an instant model." she laughed at the same time.
I am gratified for the constant blessings coming my way.
I never asked for more but God blessed me with excessively much.
One day, I was determined! I will return the brooch to Mr. Nicks.
As I held the brooch and I stared at it, I knocked on his office.
He lets me in. He was standing in front of his table.
He seems to be browsing something. He turned to me.
Breathe, Eve! I told myself.
I began again to walk closer to him. And when I was close unexpectedly...
My bad luck attacks again.
The heel of the shoe got broken.
I fell!
I fell in his chest... again!
Why is it that whenever I am near him, I always get clumsy?
The situation always gets awkward.
I looked up at him. His face was staring at me seriously.
I opened my lips slightly. I could feel his gust blowing the strand of my bangs sagging on my face.
The scent of his breath is savory! It is enticing!
"Is it your hobby? Fall in my arms and feel comfortable in it?" I could smell his fragrant breath all the more.
The tempo of my heartbeat!
He clasped his hand behind my back. And since we were just the two of us, why did not I have the strength to move and stay away from him.
"Aaaahhhh... Ouchhh..." I shut my eyes.
"Why? What is wrong?" He asked promptly.
He sat me in the chair. I slowly opened my hand.
My hand is bleeding. I was pierced by the brooch I was holding.
I could see that Mr. N was astonished.
"Gosh!" Exclamation by Mr. Nicks.
"Wait, Mr. N, I will just return this brooch of yours.
I found it in the boutique. And I know that it belongs to you." As my hand wiggled.
He hurried and promptly took a tissue paper to wipe my hand.
My left hand picked up the brooch from my right hand. I dabbed it on my clothes to get rid of the blood.
"Are you alright? That looks serious." He was still busy wiping my hand.
The softness of his hands. No heavy work is being done.
I was a little ashamed of my hand. My hands are rough and stiff from working at an early age.
"My mother told me that your brooch is made of Blue Sapphire. So I hid it and promised myself that when I see you again, I will give it back to you!
This is valuable. I know you it is significant to you." I handed him the neat brooch.
"Thanks for keeping it for such a long time." His face was still serious but I noticed his sincere gratitude.
This must be precious to him.
"I am leaving me!" I let go of his hand and I stood up.
"Oouucchhh..." I closed my eyes from another discomfort I felt.
It maims more.
"You were stabbed again?" Mr. N asked.
"My foot! I guess I got a sprain!" I went back to crouching.
I was startled when he took off my shoes himself.
"Why are you so clumsy?" He begged weakly.
I glared at him occupied with what was being performed to my feet.
Why are you always here to protect me? My mind pleaded with him.
He stood up and used the phone.
"I can probably walk... aaahhh..." I groaned once more.
"The company doctor is coming to check on you! Just do not move. It might get worse!" He instructed me.
I bobbed. After a while, the doctor came and examined my foot.
"Your ankle is sprained. You need to rest it for twenty to thirty minutes.
Then I will put a cold pack to limit the swelling.
Eventually, it will swell. I will call my assistant to take you to the clinic." she explained.
"Doctor Amira, she can stay here and rest." Abruptly Mr. Nicks let out.
"Okay, I will leave the cold pack." And she plopped the cold pack on my foot.
The physician left. I was stunned when Mr. Nicks settled his coat on my lap.
"Did I already instruct you not to wear a short skirt?" He mumbled.
I glanced at him.
"What if the company physician is a male? You may be overlooked." He turned away.
Does he still remember? I mean, he already remembers me.
I smiled because of his concern. I just let him do what he had to do. I was just in silence.
I focused on my foot. I could still feel the sting.
My phone rang.
I have to answer the call.
"I am fine! Do not worry about me. Okay? I will be home. I love you!" I said to the person I was talking to in a low voice.
"I love you?" Poor question by Mr. Nicks but I heard him let it out.
Abruptly there was a knock.
"Eve, are you okay? What happened to you?" The newcomer asked full of distress.
"Ella, meet the CEO of TvN8 Station, Mr. Nikolai La Marcus. Mr. N, she is my manager, Ella!" I introduced them to each other.
"Good afternoon, Mr. President." Ella smiled.
"Good afternoon!" Mr. Nicks was also greeted.
I gently slapped Ella's ass because she was stunned by Mr. Nicks.
"Sorry!
I called Luigi, he will pick us up." And she moved toward me.
"Behave, Ella! We are in front of the CEO." I whispered to her.
"He is handsome. I can stare at him all day without feeling hungry." Ella also murmured.
A few minutes later, Luigi called us to tell us that he was already in the parking lot.
"Mr. N, we are going home. Sorry for the complications." I bid goodbye.
"I will assist you." He came over and stroked me properly.
"No! Not anymore! I already caused you burden and disturbance.
Ella is here now and she will accompany me." I refused.
If I conceded, will he carry me, and then everyone on TvN8 will witness the awkward situation.
They will gossip about us and make different stories. Kisses will surely find it out and get more furious at me.
My heart started whacking too quickly when I accidentally bump into him.
Being in his arms might make my heart explode with excitement.
"I get it!" He shook.
Really? Did he read what is on my psyche?
Ella brought me slippers so I could change. And I could do nothing but saunter to the parking lot.
I do not want to ride a wheelchair and pretend to be a Very Important Person (VIP).
On the other hand, it is just a sprain and not as serious as any other injury.
"What happened?" Luigi asked as he greeted us.
"The heel of my shoe broke," I answered.
Luigi held my arm and assist me to get in the car.
"Good and you did not fall on the floor. Your face is not injured." Ella also came in the car.
"I fell on Mr. N's arms furthermore." When I said that I halted my mouth.
We are with Luigi and I do not want him to ask about Mr. N.
"Who is Mr. N?" Another question from Luigi.
"The CEO of TvN8 who is so attractive, handsome and impressive.
He looks like an actor, as a prince..." she stopped.
"Ella, that is enough!" I scolded her.
"I can't help it. I admire him too much. I have never seen a handsome creature like him in my entire vitality." she even reached for my shoulder.
I sat in the front seat while Ella was in the back seat. Luigi glanced at me.
I took back my smile because I was thinking about what happened a little while ago.
I could reminisce my eternity with Mr. N.
I just closed my eyes and looked back at the moment I was lying on his chest.
That is the safest haven the world could ever offer me.
I wanna lay there perpetually.
How old am I?
Love has no age!