The Blind One

Chapter 15

I give you guys permission to kill me for not uploading. I've been having a busy summer (not that you should care because I need to be full on consistent when updating) but...I've been writing each time I get a chance to. I wanted to make this longer but I realised that its better for you guys to have 'something' at least, rather than you having to wait another week for a longer chapter, this chapter was supposed to be based around Elizabeth and Darlton but the next chapter is going to be completely focused on them too. (I need to do more research on korea) so... i really hope you guys enjoy this! And i am so sorry again xx

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The lady seemed to be contemplating on who i was and what business i had standing at the bedroom door of such a prestigious man.

"um..is Mr Garcia inside?" i asked her again trying to be as polite as i could be.

the lady's eyes grew smaller, the frown deepened, i was begginng to worry. was she another one of his lady friends? like samantha?

i stood there akwardly, and it was about thirty seconds later that i heard her high voice..

"Oh you must be the...." She trailed, her voice high and sweet like a little girl's, I was surprised that her accent and her English was very good, as if she'd lived in the top class of England's social ladder... I was beginning to wonder who this beautiful model like, successful looking woman was, and what she was doing with my...Boss.

"Assistant. I'm Elizabeth Richards, his assistant" I spoke confidently, I realised how successful I sounded and that it was my first time introducing my self professionally.

"Ahh...that's right!" She chirped, she was smiling that her straight white natural teeth made me feel self conscious. "Please. Do come in Elizabeth"


"Thanks you" I smiled and stepped foot into the glamour room. Expecting to see exactly the same layout as mine, the room that I stepped in was like a celebrity's apartment, it was a house but only big enough to fit a couple or one person, the room was brightly lit, countless gadgets such as an apple branded laptop that laid open on the bed surrounded with crisp folders and papers, indicating that someone was working on the laptop.

Turning to the lady, she saw my face. I was confused that he wasn't here.

"He should still be on the phone on the balcony" she stated "take a seat" she pointed at a peach coloured sofa and walked further Into the room, I followed her slowly and sat on the sofa facing the bed while she headed to the bed.

I watched as she sat on the bed and gathered up her things from the bed and placed them neatly in her designer bag.

"It's very nice to Finally meet you Elizabeth" she spoke, only looking up once.

I smiled 'what did she mean by finally?' I shrugged the thought away "and you too...umm"
I realised that I had no idea of who she was. who was she?

"Ella" she spoke after a soft giggle "I own the company that Mason is working with on this, project"

"You own it?" I asked, inside I was surprised.

Ella chuckled softly, she sounded delicate, like an angel "I own it" she repeated

"But how did mason get your?..." I frowned, this woman was clearly from a high status, I could tell, and mason....

"I'm only doing a favour for my old friends, when I heard that mason decided on Korea for this project, I just thought, perfect !" She grinned. " I missed the boys you know, I wanted to be as close to them as possible, for the time being"

My eyes grew wide "mason and mr-my boss and you are? I mean were-"

"We were what you call, the best of friends back during our school days, we attended the same boarding school, Sometimes i would still like to think we are just as close"

The look on her face showed slight regret and hope. I felt sorry for her, why? I don't know.

"Did you know that it was Darlton that made my school life easy, and mason, he was always the fun one in out group. i was intelligent but bland, boring, and this is because of my family of course! Their expectations for me and my education were very...specific" she laughed and I smiled sadly "I was not liked very much back then" she sighed while she slipped her small feet into her nude heels.

"What do you mean, Why?" I frowned, she was such a nice and lively person, why wouldn't anyone like her?

She grinned "I looked terrible, I had bad acne, I never wore makeup which made me look bad, and I had braces. my hair was always in a pony tail not to mention my weight problem..." She added

"You had a weight problem?" I asked wondering if she had once the same size as me. How did she lose weight?

She took a deep shaky breath "I never gained any weight, I was literally skin and bone, I hated it, and even now looking at you!" She grinned with a sigh " I envy you" she added, her eyes sad.
I couldn't believe this, skinny people had problems with their weight too! and all this time I thought they enjoyed it...

"I'm.."

"Ella?" I heard his voice. Internally attempting to calm myself down, I remained seated and turned my attention down to my lap.

"Ahh, Darlton, I was just getting ready to leave" Ella spoke, her voice happier than before. I looked up at her, wondering if she was just happy to be with her friend or if she had a thing for him too.

"I will contact you soon, and I hope you can finalise your answer for what we discussed. I would really love it of you came to my special day" Ella smiled.

I slowly turned my head to the door where Mr Bus Ticket Man was standing, leaning against the wall. He was wearing a cream shirt, unbuttoned due to the heat. He had on some dark navy shorts that reached his knees, and some trainer like van type of shoes. He looked pretty hot.

'Well done Elizabeth' I scrowled at myself for thinking that he looked good.

"Of course, i will talk to you as soon as overlook my schedule. I will need to make a few changes on what i was to do on that day. Ella, I will be honoured to come to your special day" he smiled, he seemed so humble towards her, so polite. I felt a little uncomfortable that he wasn't like that towards the rest of us, then again, he'd spent his life growing up with this amazing lady, he knew her just as well as she knew him. There was trust between them.

"Aw you're such a darling" Ella laughed and picked up her back before standing on her two feet. She was even taller now in heels.

I stood up too, glancing at me, she grabbed my hand and gestured me to follow her out, only stopping my the door to give her friend a peck own the cheeks.

"I'm only stealing her for a second Darlton" Ella giggled. He pushed himself off the wall and smiled with amusement, but he was trying to hide it by walking away from us, with his back facing us.

I walked Ella out and to the elevator in
Silence. We stopped while waiting for the elevator to arrive.

"I wanted to ask you a favour" Ella asked hesitantly.

"Okay." I spoke

She breathed out heavily "I know that Darlton is being sincere, I know he will try to change his schedule so that he can come to my wedding day" she stopped

I gasped, a happy smile spreading on my face "congrats!"

She nodded with a smile "but I'm afraid that his father won't approve, he always used to say work hard and play less, and always never failed to remind us that work comes first. But this is my wedding, I want my family and friends to be there"

I smiled knowingly "I understand"

"Thank you" she grinned "so, can you try to make sure that he is free on that day, make sure that he doesn't change his mind. For me, please"

I nodded quickly "I will, don't worry, you can count on me"

The elevator doors opened with a ding, signalling Ella that she should step in, slowly doing so, she turned to me with a smile. "Thank you" I heard before the doors shut.


Heading back to his room, the door was left open, I pushed it, walked in, then closed it behind me. Heading to the room that he was in, I breathed in quickly at the sight in from of me.

"I'm sorry...i'll wait in the...other room" I blabbed quickly. Glancing anywhere but at him.

We was changing his shirt for a T-shirt, a plain grey on with short sleeves.

"It is alright Elizabeth" he spoke up, his tone less firm and authoritative.i looked up just as he tugged his shirt down.

I breathed out, suddenly feeling hot.

"Sorry" I apologised. He ignored this and proceeded to feel and pat his way around the bed until he found what he was looking for, a bowler hat. And instead of wearing it, he threw it in my direction.

"Wear it" he ordered
I frowned looking at the hat in my hands.

"Why?" I asked

He stopped what he was doing and slowly stretched until he was looking up at me, I slightly missed the way his eyes bored into me. I missed his soft expressions, when he is nice to me, its almost charming.

I watched as his light pink lips twitched into a smirk. Deja'vu suddenly took over.

"Why is it that you always ask questions?" He asked, I could hear the amusement I his voice.

I shrugged "It helps me
Understand why I need to do what you're telling me to do"

He paused for a second. "Ok"

I waited for the rest of his answer..."okay...?"

He smiled "just ok"

I rolled my eyes. "You're so confusing" I sighed and placed the hat over my Afro, surprisingly, it fitted me.

"I do not try to be. You're just slow with everything" he smirked and walked towards me.

I couldn't believe that he'd just said that!

"Follow me...we are going to explore the streets of Seoul" he chimed.

"Oh! Exciting. Only...."

"What?" He asked while trying took the door

"I don't know where were going." I pointed out "don't I get a map or...something?"

"We're getting a driver to take us to places, all you have to do is make sure you take me around the area that we've stopped then be able to take me back to the car" he spoke.

"Mm...that's not too hard. Okay, let's go" I mumbled and started heading to the elevator.

"So" my boss began

"Uh?" I replied looking up at him.

The elevator doors opened, two men coming out of it.

I kept my eye contact away and waited for them to walk away before following Mr Bus Ticket man in.


"I heard you" he said again when the doors closed.

"Say that again?" I didn't understand him.

"You and mason. I heard you two earlier." He spoke.

I shrugged "O-Kay" I hesitated. I didn't understand where he was going with this.

There was an awkward pause. I looked up at him, he looked deep in thought.

"Are you alright?" I asked.

His face softened quickly as he smiled at me with a slight nod. the doors opened, I followed him as he went to the desk and spoke to them about something then came towards me.

"We are getting a middle aged male, watch out for him" he spoke, just as
He finished his sentence, a guy about on his 40 years of age walked in.

"He's quick" I pointed out. He walked over to us and smiled. He looked young for his age, with only a few wrinkles.

"Hello?" He spoke

"Hi" I smiled

"You must be..." Mr Bus Ticket Man spoke.

"Daehyun" he smiled

"It's very nice to meet you, I am..." my boss paused "Darlton and this is my...Friend Elizabeth, we'd like a tour around Seoul. Leave the shopping centre for last." Mr Bus Ticket man spoke.

So I'm his friend now?