Chapter 6

Lumine's POV:

It was all the office was talking back and in the news. They had broken up. Everyone was happy about it. Both Signora and him showing up on tv showing how their business would continue to be friends and everything went just as planned. But... Signora kept showing up to his office. Barging in during our morning briefings and begging him to get back with her. And today was no different."Oh come on darling! We had something! Just because the contract is over doesn't mean we have to be!" She whined."I told you no. I'm in love with another women." He said."And who is it." She glared."That's private information, we are business partners. Not friends." He said."Hmm.. what about miss Lumine here? Hmm?" She came over to me."Do you know who he's having an affair with?" She said."I don't." I lied."Oh? How about, we make a little deal?~" she smirked."That breaches my contract and I'd be out of a job." I said."My your a hard one to crack!" She giggled."How about this Mr. Tartaglia. Take me on a date. If you don't fall in love with me by the end of it, I'll leave you alone and let our business continue to be friends!" She smiled."M-Mr. Tartaglia has a tight schedule. I could fit a dinner in but I must be there because it will count a business dinner." I quickly said.She can't take him! No way! He can't go on a date with her! Not alone!"Oh? Very well~ but only if you bring that Thoma guy, we'll have a double date!" She smiled.My face flushed."H-he doesn't have clearance to be at these business meetings.." I said."Hmm.. we'll you better bring him or there will he consequences! Don't worry I won't spill any secrets!" She giggled before leaving. I was fuming. The audacity. She?!? I cant believe her! But then I turned around when I notice he had a dark look on his face. I looked around nervously."And what's gives you the right to sign me up for a dinner date." He stood up."B-but all you have to do is reject her! And then she'll leave you alone!" I said."That still wasn't your decision to make. I'd prefer her to come in here and bug me then go on a date with her." He said.He would prefer her to come in her and see him everyday? What?!"Of course you do." I glared."What's that supposed to mean?" He came close to me looking down at me."I don't want you seeing her every day. How do you think I feel in all this!" I argued."Put your jealousy aside. You know I don't like her so what's the problem?!" He argued back,"Do I?" I glared at him before putting his schedule on the table.He did stay out late drinking during that business trip."What?!? Of course you do!" He said,"Sure." I said before leaving his office.Now I'm fuming. How could he?!? Why would he be upset? It's not like it's a real date! He's probably mad because Thoma has to go. Either way. This dates gonna happen. I want her out of my hair. Putting our days behind because she comes in and stays for a while complaining. And I have to stay over time! "Lumine? Are you okay?" I heard a familiar voice."Oh! Thoma!" I looked up. "Are you feeling okay? Your face is a little red.." he said looking at me worried."Just stressed. I was actually looking for you! There is a business dinner. Signora is dragging us into their lovers quarrel." I whispered the last part in his ear. He had to bend down for me to do so. "Oh.. I see- sort of? Just send me the details! You have my number right?" He asked."I don't think so.. here!" I handed him my phone."Perfect! There we go!" He smiled."Lumine! Thoma!" I heard Ajax voice behind me."Hello sir!" Thoma bowed and so did I."Lumine I need your help with a meeting." He smiled but it looked so angry and fake."Yes sir." I said giving him the same energy back."I'll text you tonight Thoma!" I smiled at him and waved goodbye. And ajax brought me right back to his office."What's was that." He closes his door and had pinned me to the door. "What are you talking about?" I looked away rolling my eyes."I don't care if your my girlfriend. Your my girlfriend at home. Here you respect me as your boss." He said,"Oh is that why you want Signora to come in everyday to see you? Because your not my boyfriend here? Just some asshole boss." I glared."Watch it." He said with a deep angry voice. "It's not my boss's business of how I talk to other co-workers. And for your information if you are my boyfriend I need to tell him about the dinner." I said. "Now why don't I help you with that meeting?" I smiled.———we've been ignoring each other all day. And pretty soon it was time for me to leave. Todays a Tuesday.. I usually go to his place today.. I looked at the clock. I grabbed my keys and closed my office door. I looked over to his office. It hurts. Why is he being like this?..I then left to my apartment. When I got there I took my work clothes off. "Ass hole.." I whispered.I even wore a nice matching bra and panties for him... he was supposed to see these today. And instead I'm here alone. I took the bra off and slipped on a t-shirt. The benefits of living alone! I made my way to the kitchen and began cooking. My phone rang. "Hello?" I answered."Lumine.." I heard his voice.I sighed."Is there something you need sir?" I asked feeling cut off from him and not knowing what else to say."Lumine please don't.." he said."So am I your girlfriend again now that I'm off work? It's a bit complicated." I said upset."Your always my girlfriend..." he said."That's not what you said at work." I said."Because we need to separate our work and personal lives!" He said."Okay. Then don't call me into your office unless it business related. No touching, no flirting. Strictly business." I said "Lumine come on..." he sighed."No. I'm not backing down from this. Until you stop going back and fourth on me!" I started crying and not knowing what to do just hung up.I fell to the floor sobbing. Why? I didn't do anything wrong. If I'm his girlfriend I get to say on a women who's trying to get with him! That's not fair! Does he even love me?...My phone buzzed and looked over to it Thoma: Hey dinner partner! Mr. Tartaglia just sent me the details! Not sure why he wants me to come But I'm honored!

The rest of the text was the information. I sighed. He didn't even send it to me himself. Jerk...