Theo took a bath and met Ruben with Shane, Shane left them to talk.
Theo….Oh Ruby, how is life?
Ruben….Why are talking like we didnt meet last week?
Theo….I miss you so much when I dont see you even for a day.
Ruben….Liar!
Theo….Hahaha, how is life?
Ruben.…All is well, also, i have a girlfriend now.
Theo….For real? Your grown up now, a real man you've become, am so proud of you.So, when am i meeting her?
Ruben….Not soon, mind your business.
Theo….But i will see her whether you like it or not.Tell me, how does it feel to be in love?
Ruben….I dont know, peaceful, maybe wonderful and dreamy, if your with the right person.
Theo…Really now? How do you know its the right person?
Ruben….Its happens naturally, like you miss them when they're not around, you just wanna be with them, am not google so dont ask me.Hold on…Dont tell me….no way!
Theo….Dont do that please!
Ruby….The man Theo Ortega is in love? Never thought I'd see the day.With who? I wanna see her, like right now!
Theo….Its not…like…its nothing…
Ruby….Your stammering? Its obvious Theo, dont even deny it, i wanna see her so bad, I wanna know what's your type so that if shes ugly, i can tease you for life.
Theo….Ugly? You wish!
The two of them with Shane ate dinner together and after Ruben went home.Theo got a hotel room and met with the two women Shane got him, they started doing their job but when he closed his eyes, he thought about Elle.He dismissed them and went home.Lizzie called on his phone but he ignored her, he laid down on his bed and closed his eyes, he thought about Elle only, no one else.
Elle too, she was thinking about him with her eyes closed.The next day, Ruben rung her doorbell, she opened for him and let him inside.She went in her closet and got him a black jumper and gave it to him.
Ruben….Its still new, thanks Elle.I also have something for you, open this box.
She opened it and it was a jumper too, a new one.
Elle….Aw, its cute, I love it, thanks Ruby but you needn't have.
Ruben….Why not? You keep doing favors for me so I should be nice to you too.But…why are you sad? Looks you didnt sleep at night, did you?
Elle….Am good, i just have alot on my mind.Lets play some games.
Ruben….Good idea.
They played games but Elle lost to Ruben in all games.
Ruben….Your not okay, are you?
Elle….I…dont know…
Ruben….Should we go to an amusement park when am back from school?
Elle….No, i think I wanna stay indoors.
Ruben….Okay, its time for school, I should get going, see you later.
Ruben went to school.Elle sat on the window balcony watching the city while leaning her head on the window.She had Theo on her mind but he never called or texted her, the week ended and she got nothing from him yet he was stuck on her mind.
She went to work on Monday, everyone was back, she sat in her chair quietly in thoughts.Coco arrived and went to her.
Coco….Good morning, or, not.That look shows me that you havent talked to him.
Elle….I think he regretted it.
Coco….No, hell nah! He can regret his existence but not that kiss so its not that.Did you try calling him?
Elle….I wish, I dont have his number, i gave him mine and he has to reach out first so that I can save it but no.
Coco….Lets wait for him to come.
Elle….His not coming, he was here for three months, remember?
Coco….Oh, I forgot about that.What the heck? This can't be happening, how about you ask Dave for his number?
Elle….I dont know girl, but him being like is really cruel, why did he start what he couldn't finish? Now my life can never be the same and I hate wanting something I can't have, its starting….to hurt…I feel like crying….am so fucking angry at him.
Coco….Aw! Poor baby, his such a fool, but give him time, maybe he freaked out or something.
Elle….Who knows? Perhaps you were right, I do…like him.
Coco….I already know that so dont blame yourself for liking him.I should go to Dave and get you his number.
She went to Dave's office but he wasn't there, she went back to Elle.
Coco….I dont think his coming today.
Melissa….Dave? He got sick from mosquito bites at the campsite, like really sick so his not gonna come today.
Elle….Thats sad, hope he gets better soon.
They did work and as they were getting to clock out, Pricka approached Elle.
Pricka….The CEO wants to see you at 8pm in his office.
Elle….Huh? Why? But its just 6pm.
Pricka….Girl, he told me to tell you that so dont ask me why?
They all left and she waited for 8pm to see the boss in his office, the time came and she went inside, but the CEO was suprised to see her.
CEO….Elle, you haven't left?
Elle….What do you mean sir? I was told that you wanted to see me.
CEO….Who told you that? Thats a lie, why would I wanna see you when working hours are over? Just go home.
Elle….Okay sir, have a good night.
CEO….You too.
Pricka lied and since Dave wasn't around, she used the chance to trap Elle, because she also didnt go home, she hid until Elle went to the CEOs office and took photos of them since it was covered with glass walls, Elle had no idea.
She called Dave and went to the hospital where he was getting treated.She bought some fruits and food for him, he was happy to see her.They talked for awhile and after she went home, she showered and ate then headed to bed.Her mind ran right back to Theo, she screamed in her pillow feeling sadness and anger that shes never seen or heard from him since the day they kissed.
In the morning, she got ready and headed to the exit floor to go to work, but a security guard called her, she went to him.He gave her a bundle of black roses.
Security….The delivery guy brought them, maybe he was tired to go up.
Elle….I see, thanks sir, have a good day.
Security….You too.
She got a cab and sat inside, she sniffed the roses and they smelt so good, there was a note, she opened it.
Elle…."I miss you so much that am losing my sanity"
She felt her heart skip a bit, she smiled and sniffed the roses again.
Elle….No name? Could it be Theo? I doubt, he can't possibly write this down when he decided to ignore me.Its probably from Roman, but why isn't he showing himself?
The flowers were not from Roman, they were from Theo, he sent them since his favourite colour is black and since he still was figuring out his real feelings for Elle.
Theo….I hope she likes them, gosh, am losing it.
Elle arrived at work but everyone was looking at her disgustingly, before going to the dressing room, the CEO called her in his office with rage in his face, she went there.He threw an iPad on the table of infront of her, she picked it up and there were photos of them from last night, but they were different, the photos showed them making out, Elle gasped in shock.
Elle….Whatt??? How…?
CEO….So it was a set up? Coming to my office at night when everyone went home, right?
Elle….I swear to God I dont even know about this.
CEO….Then explain to me this? It says "Elle Young having a secret affair with the CEO of SHINY AGENCY late at night".
Elle….I..I…I…dont know how….Pricka told me to come.
CEO….PRICKAAAA….
He called her loudly and she headed to his office.
Pricka….Yes sir.
CEO….Did you tell Elle that I needed her last night?
Pricka….I dont understand what your saying sir, I didnt even talk to her yesterday, I went straight home after work.
Elle….WHATTT??? Tell him the truth, why are you lying?
CEO….Enough! Leave my office this instant both of you.
They left his office.Elle dragged Pricka by her hand, she pushed her away.
Pricka….Whats with you?
Elle….So…you set me up?
Pricka….I know nothing of that.
Elle….Your such a bitch! We never even shook hands, and you used AI to make them look like we were making out? What do you even want from me? HUHHH???
Pricka….Excuse me.
She walked away.Elle went to the restroom and locked herself in the toilet, she got her phone which was flooded with notifications, she read them.
Elle…."So this is how she climbed all the way up? She's such a shameless whore….The man is married, shes clearly using him to be better than her workmates….The nerve! I pity his wife….Elle Young needs to be cancelled….Now am starting to think that that judge she got arrested was innocent…."
She read the comments on her posts and cried because they were all fresh and hateful, cursing her all sorts of hurtful words.Axel called her, she answered crying.
Axel….Come outside, am infront of your agency.
She left the restroom but all the workers and the models who were jealous were talking bad about her out loud, she got her bag and went outside, Axel was waiting for her outside leaning on his car, she ran to him and hugged him.
Elle….Its…not…true Axel….
Axel….I know, I believe you.
He opened the car door for her and she went inside.He took her to his place, they went inside and he gave her a glass of water.He sat next to her patting her back as she kept crying.
Elle….Am I… not bothering you?
Axel….No, i asked for an emergency leave.Wanna talk about it now or later?
Elle….I…dont know…am now worried for mum to find out….
Axel….Well, she probably might've seen the photos already, but shes not around, she went to Dubai with her boyfriend and theyre gonna spend their a month.
Her phone rung and it was Nara calling.
Axel….Speaking of the devil.
Elle….Axel…what do I do???
Axel….We will talk to her later, give me your phone for now.
He switched it off.
Axel….Now tell me what exactly happened?
Elle….It was Roman's ex, she set me up…how am gonna fix this…now everyone thinks of me as a slutty whore…
Axel….Calm down first.Why didnt you tell me that you worked with her? You dont have to put up with bullies at work, dont worry, am gonna work somethings out.
Elle….But…how can things go back to normal now?
Axel….Well, time heals all wounds.For now, i want you to stay here with me, okay?
Elle….Okay.. okay…
He comforted her and she rested later.As for Theo, he had left the country in the morning for work in France and didnt know what was going on since he was busy.Shane sent him texts but he was busy to check his phone.
Ruben was worried about her and kept knocking on her door but she wasn't there so he gave up.The Internet was all about her, people were calling her all sorts of curse words, she was the talk of the day.
At night, she woke up but Axel wasn't home, he was at the law firm.Elle started crying again and it was 3am at night, she felt hunger and went to the kitchen and only drunk some juice but couldn't stop crying.
Axel came back at 6am and found her laying in the couch quietly with tears flowing from her eyes.
Axel….I hate seeing you like this.But dont worry, I sent a written document to the police interrogation section to get permission from them to check that woman's electric devices.If we get even one thing, we can build a case.
Elle….What difference will it make?
Axel….You will see, a law is a law so dont worry, your will not suffer on my watch.By the way, your phone ringing and I had to talk to mum myself, now she's relieved.Also, Coco was it? Yeah, she kept calling too and Dave called, he sent you texts that he wants you at work today.
Elle….I will go.
Axel….No pressure, I can talk to him if you dont feel like going there.
Elle….Its fine…I can't hide forever, you know.
Axel….Okay, but call me right away if something happens and I will pick you up once your done.
Elle….Thanks Axel, I dont know what I will ever do without you.
He made for her breakfast but she refused to eat it and he packed it for her.He got her new clothes and after drove her to the agency, she went inside.Everyone was already there, Coco saw her and rushed to her, she hugged her.
Coco….I was worried about you girl, am so sorry that this is happening to you, but I know its not true.
Elle….I didnt know that….you will take my side.
Coco….I told you, I like you and am not switching up on you anymore so let the haters hate, they're just jealous.
Pricka….Jealous you say? I doubt because shes got no fans at this point, her followers are dropping, shes hitting rock bottom.
Coco….Bitch shut up!
Elle….Are you happy for ruining my life?
Coco….Hold on…it was her?
Pricka….It wasn't me, even if it was me, do you have proof? Girl, just suffer alone and stop pointing fingers, you always thought you will stay at the top? Well, karma is a bitch.
Elle was burning with rage and went to Pricka, she slapped her twice in the face and started pulling her hair, they started fighting and they stopped them, Dave came in.
Dave….Both of you, in my office, NOW!
They went to his office but Pricka was bleeding from her nose and had bruises because Elle was strong and hit her bad, just like she did with Nadia.
Dave….I cant entertain such drama in my workplace, non of you is a kid, can't you act like adults? When did we even get to this point, huh?
Pricka….She started it.
Dave….Uh huh, I dont wanna hear it, your dismissed Pricka and let this be last time you fight.
Pricka left and Elle stayed.
Dave….Oh dear! Elle, what happened? I just got discharged from the hospital and this is what i come to?
Elle….Do you…believe the rumors?
Dave….Ofcourse i dont, but how?
Elle….Pricka told me that i was needed by the CEO and it wasn't true, thats when maybe she took pics of us and made them look like we were making out.
Dave….What??? That devil! But dont worry, just keep it low as we figure something out, also, people will forget about it with time.
Right then, the CEO entered Dave's office and Elle was still there.
CEO….Good timing that Elle your here too.So, all the brand deals you had coming up have been cancelled.
Elle….WHAT???
CEO….Unfortunately its true, we dont have any pending work for you.
Dave….I saw this coming, ugh, this is gonna be a hard hole to block.
Elle….So…what do I do?
Dave….Elle, calm down, first off your not getting fired and I brought you here, I will make sure you get work to do, even if you dont get any work any sooner, I will make sure get paid.
Elle….I..I…I wanna go home, excuse me.
She couldn't stop tears from flowing out of her eyes, she called Axel and he picked her up, they went to her penthouse but she was wearing her mask to avoid getting attacked by those who hated her and wanted to rip her apart.
She couldn't stop crying.
Elle….Like…how? I worked so hard everyday….only to end up…like this? That job is my only source of income….I used that money to buy this penthouse….I dont have much savings….how and where am I gonna get another job if everyone now sees me as a whore…? I didnt anything to her…I swear to God I only mind my business…am not with Roman anymore…why does she hate me and keep attacking me? I wish I teared her up into pieces…
Axel….I have no words for this but things will be alright again, I promise.Also, this is your penthouse, you bought it and no one is gonna take it, its not like I can let you starve because you've ran out jobs to do, never! But you were wrong to fight with her.
Elle….She started this rumor and then kept provoking me, what was I supposed to do?
Axel….Alright, calm down, i feel you.But I think she might report you and extract a huge sum of money from you.
Elle….What??? I didnt…think about this….
Axel….Don't worry, I will pay so for now just rest.I hate to leave you like this, but I have to go back to the law firm.
Elle….No, its fine…just go, we will talk later.
He kissed her on the forehead and hugged her then left.Elle sat on the floor in silence with no lights on looking at the city with tear coming from her eyes.
As for Theo, he finally talked to Shane and he saw everything too on his phone, he was worried sick about her but he had alot of work to do before going back to NewYork.As Elle was sitting in silence, her door bell was rung, she opened the door and it was the security guard holding black roses in his hands, he gave them to her.
Security guard….The delivery boy brought them and I didnt want to wait until tomorrow.
Elle….Thank you sir, have a good night.
Security guard….Are you fine?
Elle….Am good, bye.
She closed the door and went and sat down in the couch, she sniffed the flowers and opened the note on them.
Elle…."Sorry that your going through this, but your not alone, your adored and seen".
She stopped crying and smiled.
Elle….No name again? I wonder who it might be, whoever you are, thanks for making me feel a bit better.