*Alias's POV*
The week was entirely too long, but it was finally Friday. A part of me was kind of excited to see what Kane wanted to show me, but the other part dreaded spending the evening with the authoritative asshole that has made my week seemingly harder than it had to be. He would help me find my way around occasionally, but often times told me to "find it myself." I didn't expect any special treatment, but a little bit of human decency goes a long way. All week, I broke this rule or that rule, landing myself in his office more times than I had hoped. This time, I brought donuts for my marketing team. Who knew bringing breakfast was against the rules?
"Hello, Silvia. Me again," I smiled at Kane's assistant as I stepped off the elevator. I had been here enough this week that we were now on a first name basis.
"Everyday this week? Mr. Rhodes must really have it out for you, Alias!" She said half jokingly.
"Maybe he should just give me one big rule book," I said sarcastically back to her.
"That would be too easy!" She chuckled to herself knowingly.
The office door opened to reveal a very irritated, grumpy Kane frowning down at me- the same way he looked at me every single time I was here this week.
"Ms. Star," he stepped to the side allowing me to enter the office.
"This is really getting old, Alias," I said before he had the chance.
"Take the words right out of my mouth," he replied completely unamused.
"I'm not apologizing for bringing donuts, sir," I said matter-of-factly. Despite my million warnings, I still called him sir. He had mostly stopped correcting me and instead only looked at me with a scolding eye when I said it.
"Alias."
"Kane."
"You cannot bring donuts."
"Because you hate happiness," I rolled my eyes.
"Because it is a distraction."
"It's Friday, though! I wanted everybody to have a nice treat for a hard weeks work!"
"You cannot bring donuts," he repeated himself, emotionless. He seemed grumpier than usual, like something were bothering him.
"Are you okay?" I asked, genuinely concerned.
"I'm fine, Alias. Do you understand the no donuts rule?"
"No, I don't. Forget that though, what's up with you?"
"Nothing is up with me."
"Liar. You're grumpier than usual."
"Alias, please go back to your office and complete the budgets for the companies we are signing on next week."
Ouch. Guess that's what I get for trying to be nice to him. I couldn't wait to get off work and deal with his wonderful attitude.
I glared at him before stomping away towards the door.
"Yes, sir!" I called over my shoulder as always, but with attitude this time.
I didn't give a shit to be his friend, and I didn't care to have his approval. He treated me like a child. I'm always doing something wrong, and he's always scolding me. Since we had breakfast, there hasn't be a single time he was even remotely nice to me, aside from inviting me out tonight. I wondered what we would be doing and why he wanted to send me an outfit to wear. I have a ridiculous amount of clothes, and I'm sure I could have picked out something appropriate.
Probably another rule of his. He has to choose the outfit the woman he is with wears. I cringed thinking about how controlling he must be in a relationship.
I made it back to my office and began working on the budgets for the new starter companies we would be signing on next week, just as he asked me to do. Despite what he thought, I was impeccable at following directions. It was the excessive, unspoken rules I couldn't keep track of. Don't do this, don't do that. It was easier to make a list of things I could do.
I completely lost track of time as I finished up the final budget report. I glanced at the clock and saw that it was 6:47 p.m. already. Shit! I quickly grabbed my things and ran towards the elevators. I was going to be late if I didn't make it to my apartment in record time. I ran through the lobby and caught the first cab that drove by. Luckily, the city traffic was less congested at this time of night, so we made it to my apartment in good time.
Once I made it to my door, I saw a small box laid on the ground. There was a note sticking out of the perfectly tied ribbon holding the box closed.
Alias, please wear this tonight. Don't worry, it will be appropriate for where we are going. Also, 8:30. DO NOT BE LATE. -Kane
He's so damn demanding. I have always been late for everything my whole life, it was like a curse. I quickly went inside my apartment to open the box and see the outfit Kane Rhodes himself picked out for me. My eyes nearly popped out of my head as I looked at the small, leather nothing lying on my bed.
Why the fuck does he think I'd wear something like this? Appropriate for where we are going? Are we going to shoot a fucking porno? No way I can walk out of my apartment in this!
I held up the black leather corset top to my chest and looked in the mirror. I sighed deeply knowing that little would be left to the imagination in this outfit. I truthfully did not want to wear it, but I didn't want to seem rude for not wearing what he bought for me. I shoved my insecurities to the side and began to change into the extremely revealing outfit.
You've got to be joking. I looked at myself in the mirror in disgust as the corset top pushed my boobs entirely too high on my chest and the small black skirt hardly covered my ass. I can't even move in this. I pinched at my belly and thighs, I've always been insecure about them and typically did not put them on display the way they were now. I went over to my closet to try to find some accessories I could pair with the outfit to try and make myself more comfortable.
I slipped on some long black stockings I had that have lace embellishments at the top and put on my thigh high, red suede boots to pair. The lace stuck out over the top of the boots slightly, providing me with a false illusion of being more clothed than I actually am. My chest felt extremely exposed, so I went over to my jewelry hoping to find a necklace to match my outfit. I chose a gold plated diamond choker, hoping it would add a touch more class to my look. It did not.
I looked like a prostitute. A very glamorous one, but a prostitute nonetheless. I still couldn't bare the idea of walking out into the lobby of my building in this outfit. I threw on a short, black leather trench coat I already had and tied the strings tightly around my waist, praying I could keep it on for the remainder of the night. I glanced at the clock, 8:28 p.m.
You've got to be kidding me! Normally, I wouldn't give a shit if I was late nor who was waiting for me, but as I ran to the elevators I felt a ting in my chest thinking about how unhappy Kane would be with me for being late- despite his many warnings. I made it out of my building in record time, and my eyes landed on him immediately. Kane and Damion were popped up again the passenger side of the car. Kane wore a black suit with a black undershirt, half unbuttoned. He had red suede designs on his blazer, almost as if he were attending a masquerade ball. Both of their eyes widen at the sight of me, causing me to feel twice as insecure about myself, so I dropped my head blushing as I walked down the stairs to the car.
"Good evening, Alias. You look very nice," Damion beamed at me as he opened the door for us.
"You as well, Damion," I smiled back at him as I entered the car.
"Alias, you were late," Kane said coldly as he slid into the backseat bessie me.
"Kane, my apologies for keeping you waiting," I glared at him. How was he going to be rude to me, yet he's who invited me out tonight?
"You look ravishing," he said with a smirk as he looked my outfit over, "You can't wear the jacket though."
My heart sank and fluttered in the same instance. "Please, Kane?" I practically begged.
"No. The chocker was a very nice touch though." He smirked and reached up to my necklace, running a finger over the diamonds. My breathe hitched in my throat as his fingers lightly brushed my chest as he pulled his hand away.
"Why do you want to wear the jacket?" he questioned me intently.
"Insecurity. I don't wear anything like this," I blushed as I confessed my thoughts.
"Why would you be insecure, Alias? You're beautiful."
I blushed at his compliment, but decided to change the subject. My insecurities were another conversation for another day.
"Where are going anyway?" I questioned, knowing I probably wouldn't get an answer.
"You will see," he shrugged me off and watched the city pass by through the window.
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We drove at least 45 minutes out of the city and arrived at what seemed to be an abandoned warehouse. There were no lights or cars parked in front. Great, he brought me here to murder me. This is why you don't go places with strangers, Alias. I was joking to myself, but also a little concerned as to where Kane had brought me.
"There's no one here?" I asked quietly.
"There's tons of people here," Kane replied back with a devilish grin.
"I don't see them?" I looked around that the empty field.
"You can't park here, and the building is designed to prevent light or sound from escaping. Think of it as a secret club," he explained.
This actually might be fun, but I had plenty of clubbing outfits much more comfortable than the one Kane sent for me. Maybe he just wanted me to dress like a whore.
Damion stopped in front the doors of the warehouse, letting us exit the car. Kane stopped me before I could walk towards the door.
"Take off your jacket," he demanded.
"But Kane," I was self conscious.
"No buts, you cannot wear the jacket. Take it off now."
With a deep huff, I began untying the knot around my waist and let the jacket slide off my shoulders. I threw it in the backseat and turned around to see Kane's eyes looking hungrily at me. As flattering as it was, he never looked at me that way fully clothed so it annoyed me a little that this was the first time he was really seeing me. Stupid men. I pushed my thoughts away, knowing I was here now and I might as well try to enjoy it as much as I can.
After undressing me with his eyes, Kane placed his hand on the small of my back and ushered me over to the doors. It was a simply touch, but it helped me relax a bit knowing he would take care of me- or at least I hoped he would. He pressed a button on the intercom and whispered something so faintly I couldn't quite hear. The secret password, I can only assume.