CHAPTER 5
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-THE LADY IN RED -
Once she walked in, Carlos decided that he was not going to waste any more time. Even if she was not saying it, she was here for the kiss and he was going to give her exactly what she wanted.
Ella walked in, looking around to find something that could pique her interest and she found herself staring through the window, admiring the breathtaking view in front of her.
" It's perfect, isn't it," Carlos moved closer to her and whispered this to her heart. This got Ella jumping. He was so close.
" Don't try to suppress the feeling .I can also feel what you are feeling," Carlos tried making her open up.
" What are you talking about?"Ella asked.
" I know that you like me. That's why you come here first thing in the morning. You regretted turning away that kiss," Carlos said. He was not that person afraid of hitting the nail on the head.
" What?" Ella's mouth dropped. Damn, he really got it twisted. She is not interested in him. How could he be so sure?
" Admit it, don't fight your feelings. I know you were interested in Zayn first but you couldn't help but notice me. Do you like my tattoos. I can show you more," Carlos said removing his t-shirt and Ella shuddered. Damn, he had beautiful tattoos in his body but that was not all. He had a perfectly sculptured chest with abs that begged to be touched.
" Come on, don't say no to yourself. This will be our little secret. None of my brother's will know about this," Carlos said before running his tongue over his lower lip seductively and Ella let out a laboured breath.
She then walked closer to where Carlos was and started running her fingers through his abs.
" Don't stop baby, take over. I love it when women are in control. I love to lose control," Ella listened and continued touching him.
She then looked up and Carlos leaned in to kiss her but she pushed him away.
" You really love to play," Ella chuckled, laughing.
" What are you talking about?" Carlos barely understood her.
" This. What we are doing. It means nothing honestly. I didn't come here for the kiss. I come here for work," Ella said and Carlos was in disbelief. Everything was okay. They had even started to connect.
" What?" Carlos asked.
" Come on. You knew that it was a game. Anyway, let's go to what really brought me here. I am here to know your sense of style. " Ella said, walking away from him.
Carlos was a little disappointed. Damn, he had thought that he had it all, he was winning the bet only for it to turn out to be a stupid game.
"Talk to me Carlos, tell me your sense of style," Ella begged.
" Smart casual. " Carlos said.
" Thank you. I will ensure that I dress you appropriately," Ella said and made for the door.
" Are you going to leave, just like that?" Carlos asked.
" Yes, why?" Ella implored. She was clueless.
" I thought that…" Carlos started off but Ella stopped her.
" The game. I know. We can play more of it if you want. I love being in control and I am pretty sure that you are going to love it. Or am I wrong?" Ella asked with a mischievous smile.
" Sure," Carlos said and as soon as she walked out, he went to lock himself up.
" f**k!" Just when he thought he had it all, he had nothing. This however is going to make him try even harder. He cannot lose easily. He is so competitive and he was never going to allow that to happen.
Carlos did some pushups and completed the rest of his morning routine. He then left his room and went downstairs to meet his brothers for breakfast. The trio has always been so close. They always believed that blood is thicker than water and they were never going to let a girl come between them.
" Did Ella come to your rooms too ?" Carlos asked after his first sip of espresso.
" Rooms? What are you talking about?" Arthur asked.
" She came to my room early this morning," Carlos explained.
" He did not come to mine. " Zayn said, gw was a little bit disappointed.
" Me too," Arthur sighed.
" So, are you almost winning the bet?" Arthur asked.
"Don't even go there. I don't understand her. I should tell you this. She is so good at giving mixed signals," Carlos confessed.
" Damn, what are we going to do? You know that we hate mixed signals ." Arthur said.
" Then that means that this game is not going to be easy as we had expected. " Zayn said.
" Noted. Then this is what makes it fun. She is just like Nicole. Do you all remember her?" Carlos said laughing.
" How can we forget her?" Arthur and Zayn jumped in laughing.
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After the moment with Carlos, Ella went back to her room. She felt that she had accomplished what she wanted.
She knew the bond that the brothers had, so she was going to break that before she went into breaking their hearts.
But before all that, she wanted to put an image to each of them so that they can never be on the same page when they are discussing her. She calculated each and every move and she was so sure that she was going to win in her revenge mission.
Ella felt at peace. She watched a movie and after that she decided to go down for breakfast. She had already been given their schedules and by now she knew that the brothers had left to go to the office.
She went to the balcony area where she had her English breakfast with a good view. Life here was so good but she was not going to allow herself to be carried away. She was here for a mission and she was just getting started.
After breakfast, Ella went to her room to dress up for the day. Red has always been her colour and she really wanted to continue rocking it. She did not shy away from a pop of colour that could make people turn their heads around when she walks into a building. She was a fashion stylist and of course she knew how to make a statement.
Ella styled her hair up in a bun, accessories and then did her makeup. She woke a sexy red bodycon that articulated all the inches of her curves. She also wore silver heels for that sheek and carried a Gucci handbag that was a statement piece on its own. She gave herself a one last check at the mirror and she fell in love with what she was seeing. Everything was perfect. She took an elevator down and walked out to a driver waiting for her. She gave the instruction that she wanted to be taken to the Peterson Company and he was more than willing to take her there.
"Please allow me to compliment you. You are so beautiful," The driver told her.
" Thank you," Ella said before putting her sunglasses on. She was so ready for her next phase of the plan.
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