His Weakness

Chapter 10: Rosella's Experience

Rosella's pov

As each day passed, I kept thinking about Adam more and more and my feelings for him were intensifying. He was so protective and caring. Although I have seen him getting angry and lashing out at people at times but with me, he shows his nicer side. He assured me that he will never be rude with me and I don't have to be scared of him like other people.

I was sitting in my room, drowned in my thoughts when Amanda barged into my room.

"Ellaaaa! I missed you." She immediately hugged me.

"You're too dramatic, we just met day before yesterday." I laughed.

"Hey! That's 48 hours and those snakes in my workplace got me sick. I need some best friend time with you to rant and recover my sanity."

We gossiped and talked about everything we could possibly think of. We did each other's manicure and pedicure, something we do every once a month when we meet.

"So how's Mr. Hottie? Has he asked you out to be his girlfriend yet?" She asked.

"No silly, he's my boss."

"Yeah, a 'boss' who takes you out for lunches, calls you 'princess' and 'flower' and gives you special treatment. You spend more time with him these days than with me. And then you say 'He's my boss'" She spoke with a smirk.

I was going to say something but my phone rang. My nail paint was still wet so I told Amy to get it for me.

"Ooooh, look who it is. Adam. Your 'boss'" She tried to mimick me.

"Amy! Give me my phone. You've embarrassed me once before too." I exclaimed.

"That was just a question, and he didn't seem offended. Wait, I'll keep it on speaker since your nail paint is wet." And she picked up the call.

"Hi Rosella, I hope I didn't disturb you." He spoke. His voice is too mesmerizing.

"No Adam, not at all." I replied.

"So I was wondering if you're free tonight." He said.

"Oh my God! Are you sleeping with him?" Amy tried to whisper but failed miserably. I shook my head.

"Oops, I forgot, you're virgin Mary." She stated and I heard Adam chuckle.

"Amy! Shush." I told her.

"Actually, there's a business party and I was hoping if you could accompany me." Adam said.

Amy kept mouthing me to say yes but I wasn't sure.

"Um I have my shift at Louis' Diner." I told him.

"Don't worry, I'll talk to him." Adam tried to convince me.

"Don't worry Mr. Costello, Rosella will accompany you, what time will you pick her up?" Amy interrupted our conversation.

"At 8:00pm, is that fine with you flower?"

I looked at Amy and she insisted me to agree.

"Sure."

"Alright then, I look forward to seeing you tonight princess, bye." He spoke and ended the call.

"Oh Rosa! This is the perfect opportunity. Why would you refuse and make up an excuse?" Amy asked.

"I don't have any experience of such business parties and the dress, the make up. I will look ordinary in a bunch of rich and famous people."

"Don't worry. I'll make you look so amazing that all eyes will be on you. God! I am far more excited than you! Lets get started." She squealed.

She selected a long sleeveless peach dress which was in my wardrobe for quite some time but I never got a chance to wear it. She did some light make up and made me wear pearl earrings which complemented my dress. I wore heels and carried a clutch in which I kept my phone and lipstick.

At exactly 8, Adam came to pick me. He looked so handsome and effortlessly charming. He complimented me as soon as I sat in his Lamborgini.

We reached the place where the party was held. Adam halted the car and took out a box from the dashboard.

He opened the box and it had a beautiful diamond necklace.

"This is for you. It would look so elegant on you." He spoke and made me wear it.

"This is beautiful." I commented.

"Not as beautiful as you." He smiled and I smiled back.

"Now, there are going to be many business associates and I will introduce you to them. If a person tries to get close, you tell them you are with me. You don't have to worry, stay close to me and tell me if you need anything." He instructed and I nodded.

We reached inside the venue and the place was magnificent. Everyone was dressed in designer clothes and the place was filled with posh people. Soon, we were at the top of the staircase and I felt all eyes on me and I felt conscious. Adam held his hand around my waist possessively. We looked at each other and he assured me that it's going to be fine.

We reached the bottom of the staircase and Adam introduced me to a lot of people and most of them seemed very friendly. Some women stared at me in an odd way.

"Adam, is there something wrong with me, why are those women staring?"

I asked.

"Ignore them princess. They are petty people, you look perfect." He spoke and I felt relieved.

Adam got carried away by some business men who discussed about new investments and mergers.

A man walked up to me and he looked familiar.

"Why is a gorgeous lady like you left alone at this party? What's your name beautiful?" He asked.

I thought it would be rude if I just ignored him so I told him my name.

"Rosella Martin, nice to meet you sir."

"Such a pretty name for a pretty lady. Chris Collins, CEO of Collins International Holdings. The pleasure is all mine." He held my hand and placed a kiss.

Oh, he's Amy's boss. That's why he looked so familiar. She showed me lots pictures of Chris and she'll always swooning when she sees his pictures.

"I know you, my friend Amanda works in your company." I told him.

He thought for a minute and then responded.

"Oh, I knew your name sounded familiar, I remember she recommended your name once. Why was it that you never applied?"

"Um, I work in Costello Group of Companies now."

"How unfortunate for my company that we couldn't recruit you first. Well, would you like to dance with me?" He asked and gestured his hand forward.

"Um, actually I am here with Mr. Coste-." I tried to refuse politely but I was cut off.

He got really close to me and spoke, "Please beautiful?"

Before I could respond, I was separated from Chris and the next thing that happened left me frozen.