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Chapter 6 - Enlightenment

Patrick walked by Penelope on her way to class and flashed a warm smile, Penelope face palmed herself and groaned thinking back to Saturday night, she was supposed to be giving Patrick the cold shoulder, but instead she was talking to him freely and even calling him Patty. Everything fine Ms Enliven, Ms Jackson asked after hearing her groan continuously, oh no ma'am everything's fine, she replied and looked at Steven who was apparently calling out to her softly to ask what's wrong the whole time.

I knew it was weird he just gave you the weekend off out of the blue, Estella began pained, you should really stop working as his secretary, you can't go on doing these outrageous tasks overtime. Laura gave an endearing look and giggled, wow I didn't know you cared about me so much, wipe that frown off your face or you'll get wrinkles, she giggled again at Estellas soft pout, pinching her cheeks. It's not fair, if you sit in a chair that long your back will hurt, and it'll be so scary when it's only you, oh please I'll be fine I'm super woman, she bit her lower lip and flexed her muscles, which earned a soft giggle from Estella. Besides I won't be alone, Mr Wayne will probably be in his office.

Why did you zone out in class, don't tell me you were that shocked to find out that I'm rich, Steven chuckled lightly push his glasses up with his index finger, I am heavily shocked about that, but that's not why I was zoned out. Anyways, she started after staring off into space for a second, I'm going to ignore the fact that you didn't tell me you were rich and ask this instead. If you're parents are so rich why were you being bullied, surely they could have done something about it, Steven's head hung low as the terrible memories of him being bullied played in his head. They didn't do anything because they didn't know, he managed to let out in a low tune, I didn't tell them because I was afraid of what they would've done to the kids if they found out. When the school found out they were expelled and my parents wanted to drive them and their parents out of Chevy chase village, but I begged them to let them stay because their whole lives, and their parents jobs were here, so my parents let them stay as long as they steered clear of me and anyone close to me.

But then they ambushed us and hurt you, I felt so guilty about that, they were supposed to be sent to juvy, but then they came to the hospital to apologize to you and groveled at your feet, and you forgave them, but I and my parents just could not let that slide, so we made sure they were out and far away from Maryland so they couldn't hurt anyone here ever again. So that's why they came to apologize, she whispered to herself. Sorry for reminding you about all that, she apologized after seeing the horrified look on Steven's face, it's fine, he let out under his breath, and I want you to know it was definitely not your fault I ended up in the hospital.

So, where would you like to go for our next date, Steven asked in a totally different demeanor from two seconds ago, he was brimming from ear to ear. Penelope could feel that he still blamed himself for the incident, but she decided to let it go for today. We could go to the Merritt gallery, or ooh, he started excitedly, I couldn't give you a tour last time as it was late, we have an indoor pool upstairs, a cinema room, an art room, I know you love art, we also have a library full of books, I know you also love books, we have massage chairs, a hot tub, an indoor garage full of cars. Wow, is there more, Penelope's eyes glistened with excitement as she leaned closer to hear more, Steven loved the reaction he was getting. We also have a gym, and a wine cellar, but we're underage soo, there's alot to see if you come again next time, you're gonna love my sisters section of the library. You have a sister, she furrowed her eyebrows and asked, Steven bit his lip nervously, he knew he fucked up just throwing that out there like that, he chuckled awkwardly rubbing his back neck thinking of what to say next.

Laura yawned softly as she waited for her coffee, Estellas right, I need to stop working soon I'm too old for this, she said under her breath. She yelped softly her hand clutching her pearls as her phone began ringing loudly, it's just Patrick she sighed in relief and picked up her phone, just as she was about to answer it she felt someone grab her from behind and cover her mouth, her phone fell to the ground miraculously picking up the call. She let out muffled cries as the mysterious guy squeezed her boobs through her clothes trying to undress her, mom, hello mom, what's wrong, Patrick yelled before hanging up the phone. There's no one here, don't struggle let's just get it over with, a familiar voice whispered into her ears, as he unbuckled his belt with one hand, holding her tightly with the other, Laura yelled out loudly knowing the boss was still in the office.

Shut up, Mark yelled, unbeknownst to him that there was someone else present at the office, Laura bit his hand earning a pained scream from him when he tried to cover her mouth again, turning around and kicking him in the groin, earning an even louder scream from him. What's going on, Mr Wayne yelled as he ran to the lunch area, Laura ran to him and hugged him tightly, crying into his broad chest, he hugged her patting her back trying to get her to calm down. What did you do Mark, he asked as she pulled away, Mark buckled his belt getting ready to bolt despite the pain in his groin, his plan went to shit as Mr Wayne caught him and pummeled him. He beat him half dead, blood splattered all over his clothes, fresh injuries gushing out blood filled Marks face, he beat him until his eyes and face were swollen. He stopped, stood up and wiped his hands after Mark passed out. Laura watched from behind him amazed, she knew Mr Wayne was ripped, but she didn't expect him to take another guy out so easily. Are you okay, sorry you had to see that, Mr Wayne asked in a raspy voice, Laura stood there with her breath hitched, she had never seen the CEO in such a sexy light before. He has greyish hair, brownish blue eyes, a thin manly beard, sharp features, broad shoulders, and strong muscles, he was always dressed in a suit looking rich and exotic, he was one handsome white guy, she imagined a bright heavenly light rehind him as he walked towards her. He picked up her phone on his way to her, here's your phone, Laura, Laura, he repeated snapping his fingers, here's your phone, oh thank you, she stuttered and took her phone with both hands a shy smile playing on her face.

Sorry I was late, oh no if you were later, something bad could've happened, but you were just in time, she smiled dreamily at him. Her boss bent till he was face to face with her before putting his hand on her forehead, this whole time she was frozen looking into his eyes, you seem fine, you're probably just in shock, his hot raspy voice brought her back to reality again. Mark was recommended to me by a friend, he was really good at his job so its a shame, I'm sorry that had to happen to you. Mr Wayne escorted Laura to the front of the building and waited with her until Patrick got there, mom are you alright, he ran and hugged her checking her body for injuries, I'm fine Patrick, the boss got there on time. Thank you sir, Patrick quickly turned and thanked him before turning back to his mom, brushing off Mr Waynes hand from her back, it's good you heard and arrived, but I could've dropped her home, he explained. Patrick could feel his stare boring a hole into the side of his face. Thank you again sir, let's go home now mom, he helped his mom onto the bike, bye sir, she smiled and waved at him as they drove off, he smiled and drove back.

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