Bullied to Love: Book One of The Costanzo Series- Standalone

CHAPTER 3

One month has gone by since I started working here and trust me it's been hell.

Nothing I ever do is right. I either forget to fax a file to someone, or I got the wrong number. Let's not even talk about the coffee. It's either too hot, too cold or just horrible. He is a severe pain in the ass. I wish my boss could be someone with a heart, not the devil in human form.

My phone vibrates, I look to check what he wants now, but I am surprised when I see it's a text from my bank saying $5000 has been put into my account by Enzo. I am amazed he is paying me so well. It's almost worth him making my life a living hell while working for him.

I look at the time and it is time for lunch. I am in the elevator on my way to get myself some lunch when I hear my phone ringing.

"Hello, sir, what can I help you with."

"I need you in my office now," he says loud and clear in my ears while he hangs up before I can say anything.

I walk towards his office and knock on the door. I hear a 'come in.' I step inside and see him doing some paperwork.

"I need you to go to the address written here and get my suit for tonight and use this credit card to get a suitable evening dress for yourself," he says.

"Alright, sir, but I don't need your money to get myself something for tonight. I have my own money. Thank you for the paycheck."

"I did not ask you if you have your own money. I am telling you to use my card, so use it. And you are welcome about the paycheck." Enzo says.

I am about to protest but knowing him it will be a waste of time, so I pick up the paper with the address and the credit card to be on my way.

I am about to enter the shop to pick up Enzo's suit when I hear a tone go off on my phone. I check to see a message from Enzo saying, 'that I better not dare be late bringing his suit.'

I roll my eyes and walk into the shop. I collect Enzo's suit and walk to another shop in the mall to start my search for the perfect dress for tonight. I hope and pray he will like whatever I get.

I have been to so many shops looking for the perfect dress I almost give up when I finally find one for tonight. I forgot to ask Enzo what the event is. I will ask him when I get back to the office to drop off his suit.

I am back at the office to give Enzo his suit. I get on the elevator and walk to his office. I knock on his door and wait for a response but don't get one. After knocking and waiting for an answer for a few minutes I decide to walk in and check if everything is alright, as the secretary downstairs did not say he went out for lunch. I step inside to see no one at his desk. I decide to hang the suit up thinking maybe he went to use the restroom.

"You are given the rest of the day off to get ready for the night," he says, once I'm about to turn the doorknob to walk out.

I got a fright when I heard his voice out of nowhere, but realised it was coming from the door of his private bathroom.

"Alright, thank you," I say, walking out.

I forgot to ask him what the event is, so I send a text asking him. He texts back saying the event is a charity event, and he will be picking me up at 8:00 p.m. from my house.

After I get home, I shower and put on my makeup and my new dress. I have finished with my makeup and dressing by 7:56 p.m. I am so happy I am ready before he got here. I'm wearing a black off-the-shoulder gown which hugs me around the hips and flows down. My makeup is modest with red lipstick.

The doorbell rings, which means he is here and that is my cue to leave.

"Bye mom, I'm going. Make sure to take your pills before you go to bed. Bye, I love you." I say to mama before walking out the door.