His Weakness

Chapter 6: Rosella's Friendship

Rosella's pov

Adam Costello is hugging me. My soon to be boss is hugging me. Calm down Rosella. Breathe in, breathe out. Maybe he likes hugs? Or it's because I am very huggable. Well Amanda says I am very huggable. Or he just did that out of excitement, yeah, he did that out of excitement. But it's been almost five minutes and he hasn't let me go. I began to feel awkward now.

Suddenly my phone rang. God bless the person who called me. Now Mr. Costello will let me go and I would be able to catch my breath. But what happened next shocked me.

Mr Costello kept hugging me, snaked one hand in my pocket, picked up the call and kept the phone on speaker. He is unbelievable.

"Hey Ella, what took you so long to pick up my call?" Amanda's voice got me out of my trance.

"Um, I am with Mr. Costello, in his office."

"Mr. Hottie? Oooh, did you accept his offer? Please say yes, please say yes."

Although I didn't glance at Adam, I knew he was smiling hearing Amanda's comment.

"Yes, I accepted it Amy. How come you called at this hour?" I asked.

"Yeah, about that. Our company is sponsoring this County Fair and I really want you to come too. Just come for an hour or two, it will be a lot of fun. Please please please. From 5:00 to 6:00."

I looked up to Adam, seeking permission from him and he nodded.

"Sure, I'll come. See you there Amy."

I heard her say yay and with that she cut the call.

"So Mr Hottie huh?" Adam asked while smirking and still hugging me.

"That was Amy's idea." I spoke shyly.

Adam chuckled. "I would've been more pleased if it was your idea."

I couldn't help but blushed at his statement.

"You look cute when you blush."

I tried to look in the opposite direction when he made that comment. I looked at the watch at it was 4:30.

"Mr Costello, I think I should leave for the fair now." I stated.

"I love this position a little too much. I don't want to let you go."

"Please Mr Costello?"

He nuzzled his nose in my neck and whispered, "Call me Adam and I'll let you go."

Involuntarily, a moan escaped my mouth, "Adam."

"Damn Rosella!"

Pleased with my response, Adam loosened the hug and let me go. I sighed in relief.

"Lets leave." Adam stated, getting up from his place and fixing his suit.

Hesitantly I asked, "Are you coming too?"

"Yes I am my flower."

We were in Adam's car. He wore shades and a hat to disguise himself so that the paparazzi doesn't follow, which I am grateful for. On our way, he started the conversation.

"So what do you do at a County Fair?"

I was shocked by his question. "You mean to say, you've never been to a County Fair?" I asked him.

He shook his head. "I have always been busy with work, never had time for such stuff."

"Well it's a place where we can do all sorts of childish stuff, like reliving our childhood. I love these fairs. I really enjoy them, Amy and I go together every year. We have pop corn, cotton candy, we get face paint done, we get pictures taken, we play games, we sit on the ferris wheel and so much more!" I stated with a huge smile on my face, thinking about all the previous fairs attended with Amy. Adam looked at me with a smile on his face too but then I realised all this stuff would be way too childish for him.

"Um you don't have to come. I understand it will be too childish and boring for you."

"Don't worry. We'll do all of this together today. You and me. I'll do whatever you want and I'll go wherever you say." Adam spoke.

Maybe he craved someone's company. A friend. Regardless of what others say about him, he's always been sweet with me. I know that behind his tough personality is a very caring person. He just needs to open up and for that, I'll be his friend.

We reached the location and the atmosphere was so lively and energetic. Soon I spotted Amy and we hugged each other.

"Amy meet my boss, Adam and Adam this is Amanda, my best friend." I introduced them to each other.

"So you guys are on first name basis already?" Amy asked. I stood there, not sure what to reply.

"Yes we are." Adam replied in monotone.

"He's my friend." I spoke. Yeah, that's what we are.

"Are you gay?" Amy questioned Adam. I felt like drowning right this instant.

Amy has no filter, why does she have to be so straight forward?

Adam. Is. My. Boss. I was going to lose my job already, oh God.

To my surprise, Adam replied calmly, "No Amanda, I am not gay. I know people often say that but that's completely false."

Suddenly we hear a person calling Amanda so she had to leave us alone.

"I am sorry about Amy's question. She has no control over her tongue." I apologised on her behalf.

"It's okay Rosella. So tell me, did you think I was gay too when you first saw me?"

I stood there, not knowing what to reply. I didn't want to be rude, but I didn't want to lie either.

I meekly nodded my head and looked down, not wanting to meet his eyes.

Adam lifted my chin up, brought his face close to mine and whispered,

"Oh Rosella, if only you knew what you do to me."