Curling his hand in my hair, I remember the impact of the wall hitting the side of my face and I was instantly winded, lost in a daze. His fist came next, straight to my nose. I crumbled to the ground, blood sliding down my face. Kicks to my sides soon followed. I could hear him yelling but barely able to make out the words. He grabbed me by my shirt and everything came rushing back, pain, all I felt was pain. "Where have you been! Your late again! Your job ends at 7:30! It only takes 15 mins to get home! Now Angelina tell me who he is! I won't get mad!" I sputtered blood spilling from my mouth and sliding from my nose. I won't get mad... That's what he said... now, while he was freaking pissed. How ironic. The problem is there was nobody else. The reason I was because traffic was incredibly tight. Also on the ride home I could barely see with my eyes watering knowing what awaited me when I got home. "Kenji, there is no one else! I swear please bab-" Another blow to the side of my head and another and another. Finally I could barely keep my eyes open. Worry slowly etched upon Kenji's face as curses ripped from his mouth, "Angel, man Angel hang on for me. Let me get you cleaned up. I'm sorry baby!" And then I passed out. The chirps of songbirds awoke me the next morning. The sun hit my body at the perfect angle and as I shifted I felt every single hit that I had taken. My body argued against them in shooting pain. Pain was everywhere, just moving was a struggle. Blinking back tears I let out a shaky breathe unable to think of reasonable excuse for his behavior. Then thousands of ideas flooded my mind as to what I would tell my coworkers this time about my battle scars. Maybe this time it'll be tripping on the steps of the house. Wait I used that one last week.... Suddenly the door swung upon and Kenji entered with a mug of tea, a bowl of steaming soup and a cheese sandwich neatly cut in half beside it. I blinked a few times wondering if I was dreaming. But the image didn't waver or change, here Kenji was in the flesh, with brunch in bed. "Baby I'm so sorry I really am, I just... you know how I get. I just..." Sighing, he handed me the tea, his eyes wiping over me as if waiting for my reaction. Ignoring his need for approval I took a small sip of it. My head was throbbing as the soothing warm liquid comforted my swollen body. Placing the black card on the tray, he stood and left, a silent storm. Looking down at the card I pushed it away as I rolled my eyes. The credit card was his apology letter, he let me blow money out of the bank and take me out for dinner. In return I was to forgive him and continue doing whatever he wanted me to do. He always seemed to buy back my affection, but there was nothing else I could possibly want, nothing but love. Closing my eyes I willed all the bad things to go away as I set my mug down on the coffee table on the side of my bed. Curling back into the sheets I just wanted to forget it all. Just forget it all as I drifted back into a peaceful, painless sleep. I woke up with Kenji's arms wrapped tightly almost painfully around me. He was convinced that I would leave him but he basically drilled the fact that no one was any better out there. Shifting I closed my eyes and began to, pull away then suddenly Kenji's arms tightened painfully around me. "Where the hell are you going?" He asked huskily his voice full of sleep. Wincing, I bit my lip, "Baby go back to bed I have to get ready for work." His eyes shot open and he looked at the time and seemed to simmer down a bit. He nodded, "Ok be home by 8:00 Angelina. I mean it girl be on time." I nodded my head sharply, "Yes Kenji of course." Finally he loosened his grip and I slid out of bed in my gown, heading toward the shower exhausted and soar all over. Slipping out of my gown I stepped into the warm shower as it spray from both ways. Running a hand through my hair I sighed finally at peace and comfortable. Glancing across the room I saw the clock and sighed quickly washing up. I knew the day would be in full swing soon. Stepping back into our room with a towel wrapped around me I found a nice gray pants suit with a peach ruffled blouse. Slipping the outfit on I pulled on the blazer and examined my face. The right side seemed incredibly swollen compared to the left but instead of focusing on one spot I just caked my face with make up. Grabbing my purse I slung it on my shoulder and grabbed a red apple heading to the door and climbing into my Camaro. Slipping on my sunglasses I knew I'd have to face the music sooner or later. My life was a lie and I had no idea what I would do when the truth came out. Entering the office I was greeted by the usual "hello" and "hey Angel", but there was something different. The atmosphere felt so tight and new. Something crazy was going to happen today I could feel it. Suddenly I was taken into a bear hug by my best friend A.J. My other best friend Megan joined our lil group hug that resulted with me gasping for air and wincing in pain. "Omg Angel sooo much has happened! Why weren't you here yesterday?!" Quickly I ran through ideas and selected one out of the blue. "I uh I over slept because the night before I had been working on the proposal the big guy wanted me to revise." Megan looked a little confused but shrugged it away.She was about to continue her rant when a deep husky voice interrupted her in mid thought. "Well Ms.Simmons I hope you got something done while you were ... sleeping?" The voice seemed to play around with the word. I was shocked that someone had the audacity to put themselves in me and my friends conversation. Spinning to face the voice I was taken aback by his handsome features but stood my ground. "We'll excuse me sir, but since when has what I accomplish have anything to do with you?" I all but snarled at this devilishly handsome man. He smirked and let out a contagious laugh. Then his gaze seemed to level with mine. He began speaking, "As long as I am your boss I'd like to know your progress with the work you've been assigned, Ms.Simmons." With a smirk to my friends he walked off. I was left gaping like a fool. Turning I blinked at my friends, expecting an explanation at least. Megan's eyes followed his ass until he disappeared around the corner. A.J. smirked and looked at me, "That's our new boss, Mr.Carters nephew. He's a fine piece of man if I do say so myself." Blinking I glanced at my friends and shook my head, trying to remember why they were my best friends. A.J. was bi sexual and had shaggy black hair, a chiselled jaw and green eyes that made him look like a mix between a serial killer and a girl's fantasy. Megan had curly red hair that went to her lower back, a circles face with high cheek bones and hazel eyes. She was also bi sexual. To say they were gorgeous was an understatement. I had almost pale blond hair that wrapped around my body and stopped at my lower back. With a heart shaded face and dull chocolate brown eyes, I never understood how I ended up with such beautiful friends. Kenji made sure to remind how much of nothing I would be if he didn't buy me make up. He made sure I understood I was ugly, useless, stupid, and and that no would ever want me. I had been fuming the whole day about Mr.Carter. I had only been gone a day and so much had happened. It was around the time I was suppose to have my lunch break and I was suppose to meet Kenji. I was packing up the last of my things when Mr. Carter stuck his head out of his office. "Ms. Simmons, I need your input on something. It shouldn't take much time from your lunch break." Glancing at my watch I realized that I only had five minutes from when I was suppose to meet Kenji. Nodding quickly, I hoped that Kenji wouldn't mind me being a little late. Stepping into the office, Mr. Carter began explaining to me about a merger he was thinking about with another, well off company. Crouching in front of the computer screen I looked through the proposal. "I wouldn't go for it, this company is selling a load of crap out to you. You'd first lose loads of profit until the point they would basically own your company." I heard him mumur in agreement but he sounded sidetracked. Spinning around, I turned to him. "Are you even liste-" His eyes ran from my ass to my face. They widened in shock and I flushed. Awkward. "Mr.Carter... were you staring at my-" "And if I was Ms. Simmons?" He took a predatory step toward me and on instinct I took one back. Eventually my back hit the wall. My eyes raked over his masculine figure and I frantically looked for an escape. His eyes darkened and I raised my eyebrows as I fumbled with words. "Well that umm that's completely unprofessional!" He chuckled as his body pressed against mine. "You intrigue me Ms.Simmons and I plan to entice my curiosity. So unprofessional my-" My eyes widened at his words when my phone rang and I quickly picked it up rushing out of the room. Kenji was furious. I have an incredibly gorgeous man with his sights set on me. Too bad all men are the same.
Chapter 2 His hand met my face and my whole head turned at the impact. I whimpered and backed away into the wall but he grabbed me by my hair forcing me to look at him to pay attention. "Angelina I was going to propose to you. Thank goodness I didn't I wouldn't want to be held down by something as ugly as you." Tears made their way down my face as I nodded feeling ashamed but slightly relieved. Because honestly he had proposed I don't think I'd say yes. But then again its not like anyone else would want me... Rolling his eyes, he shoved me against the wall storming out but he didnt forget to mention how pathetic I was. After the door slammed and I heard his car leave the house I went to the bathroom washing off all the make up and examined myself. The scars from yesterday were healing but now I had a bruise on my cheek. Choking on my emotions I forced myself to start the bath and waited until it was scorching. I then slipped in hissing in slightly pain but soothing pleasure. I dipped under the water holding my breath and looked up through the water. I began slowly losing air but I didn't care. This was the moment between life and death and I always chose life.... maybe I'd change things up to day. That is, until my phome rang and pushed my body up gasping wildly as I found my phone on the side. Immediately I picked it up. "Hello?" "Good evening Angelina." My eyes widen, how the hell did he get my number? Then I facepalmed... Of course he's my boss. "Good evening Mr.Carter, how can I help you." I heard his manly chuckle that sent shivers down my spine. Then I shook it off, what the hell! He's my boss! "Well Angelina I'd like to meet you for dinner so we can go over a few things that have to get done this week." Looking at myself I nodded subconsciously, "Umm ok is 9:30 ok, sir?" His husky voice rumbled through the line and I could hear him smirking, "Why yes ma'am, I believe its perfect." "Ok, where will we meet up?" "Well I'm picking you up, of course..." My eyes widen, "Oh ok." "Ok Ms.Simmons, see you then." I leaped out of the bath wrapping a towel around me as I made my way to the walk in closet skimming through the dresses I couldn't decide which would work. I was shuffling between a black lace short sleeve dress that came just above my knees and a teal bandage dress that came with teal and silver blazer. The dress came up a bit higher but it was more professional then lace attire. So after much thought I chose the teal. I paired it with silver stilettos and applied the necessary make up and finally nude lipstick and lip gloss. Glancing at myself in the full length mirror I glared at my curves. I had large breast, a big ass and hips that could kill. But Kenji always showed me the models that were skinny and had smaller breast. He told me that if I didn't look like that I wasn't good enough. He was probably right about that. Sighing, I accepted it. At 9:29 I made my way down to the front of the house humming quietly. As I stepped outside I bit my bottom lip hoping I looked ok. It was exactly 9:30 when he pulled up. Well, his limo pulled up. An elder man came around to the side and opened the door allowing Mr.Carter out. I was in shock, I hadn't been expecting this... at all. His eyes glowed with satisfaction. He wore an all black outfit consisting of a black tux, black slacks and black button up but lets not forget the black shoes. He looked so professional and so yummy. I was pulled out of my daze when he said, "Come along Angel we've got much to discuss." Oh yes we do Mr.Carter. Just you wait.
Chapter 3 Sitting quietly in the limo I try to compose myself wondering what came over me to think such awful things. Shaking it off I looked out the window and watched as the city lights buzzed passed. As I sat and the silence took over my thoughts wondered. Mr. Carter was filthy rich... That's the first thing that popped up. Now honest to god I am not a gold digger or anything but if I was I would definitely try my luck on him. Just by looking around the limo I could tell that it cost double my salary... that says a lot. Playing with my pocket book I bit my lip nervously. I bet he was wondering why he even invited me to dinner, I don't eaen half as much as his phone. Gosh I probably looked like a cheap bimbo right now. Ugh why did I agree to this... Exhaling I looked around and my eyes wondered up his gorgeous, firm frame. As my eyes ran over his face they were instantly captured in his eyes. Staring back at me with an intensity that made me wanna look away... but I couldn't. "Are you feeling alright Ms.Simmons?" He asked huskily his eyes not leaving mine as if daring me to cancel on him. Swalliwing hard I answered nodding my head. "Oh no sir I'm f-fine?" Noticing that my answer came out more as a question he chuckled taking me in with those mysterious eyes. They held something behind them... something I wanted to know about eventually but who am I to ask, after all we all have secrets...
Chapter 4 Sitting in the limo I couldn't help but smile genuinely at Mr.Carter. Tonight's events had gone for terrible to wonderful. The attraction I had for my boss was forbidden, but it seems we're both meeting half way in these uncharted waters. Licking my lip, my mind ran back to the meal we share at the popular, five star resturant, The Elements. I ordered the chick parmesan and Mr.Car- Tyrone had ordered spaghetti. The whole night he insisted I call him Tyrone. The whole evening we discussed anything and everything that came to mind. It was brilliant... Looking away from him I glanced out the window feeling wonderful. Then we pulled up to my house... Kenji's house. My breathe caught and I bit back tears, I didn't want to go back... not back there. Tyrone must've noticed my sudden change because his expression too changed from affection to confusion and worry. "Angel?" "Yes S-Sir?" I answered my voice shaky. "What's the matter? What's wrong?" Worry clouded his voice. Gulping I glanced at him breathing out a sigh of defeat, "Nothing Tyrone." Tyrone watched me and went to grab mt arm and watched as I literally jumped to the other side of the limo. My face was consumed by utter fear as I shook violently. "P-Please don't hit me." I begged softly looking down in fear. Realization slowly hit Tyrone as he tried to keep calm "Angel, who... who hurt you babygirl." Keeping his voice soft and tender. Glancing up I bit my lip glancing to the house just as Kenji came storming out looking pissed and... pissed. Tyrone followed my gaze as I quickly looked away. "Him? He hurt you, Love?" "N-No..." "Don't lie to me!" He growled at me bring a whimper from me. Then everything fell apart as tears cascaded down my face loud heaving cries erupted from my throat. My hands clenched into fist as I tried to get some control but my body wouldn't have it. Swinging open the door to the limo I ran out, slamming into Kenji who forcefully pushed me away. He slapped me once either not noticing or not caring about the parked limo. Grabbing my hair, he punched me countless times. From my gut to my face, when finally I wished that he'd just kill me. The final blow my body ran cold and met the ground as someone released me from his grip. Before everything turned black I remember wondering why he could love me. Why was I so horrible... What had I done...
Please bare with me I haven't really edited.... anything in here so yea lol please comment and suggestions are openly accepted.
This is really good. ^.^ There are a few spelling/grammar mistakes, so I suggest you proofread, but it's amazing otherwise. :3