Chapter 30
<<<ELSA'S POV>>>
I just finished drying my hair not too long ago. I'm deciding on my outfit for today, Kayleigh is absolutely panicking. She is going to stress herself out way too much and possibly end up having an anxiety attack. Kayleigh looked so stressed, so I threw her some skittles. Immediately, she calmed and ate them like a five-year-old. I laughed and went back into the guest room. What can I wear? Something presentable since I will be joining Kayleigh. I decided on wearing a white elbow length blouse, black and grey patterned skirt, grey patterned shoulder coat, black dangle earrings, black handbag, black and white necklace with grey open toe heels.
"Perfect!" I laughed.
I couldn't be bothered to put on coloured nail varnish so I put on clear nail varnish. I waited for that to dry and styled my hair into a messy bun.
"Looking glam!" Kayleigh clapped from the doorway.
I laughed and shook my head. Her and the teenage references! You'd mistake her for a teenager half the time not even kidding!
"Are you almost done, Els?" Kayleigh asked.
"Just my make-up to go," I replied.
I applied liquid and powder foundation, blush, brown eye-shadow, mascara, eyeliner and matte red lipstick. Perfect!
"All done!" I said.
We jumped into the car and made our way to the hotel. Paparazzi were going mental at the front of the hotel.
"Great, did you bring your sunshades?" Kayleigh asked.
I nodded and put my sunshades on. We managed to get through the crowd and into the lobby! Security were keeping them outside, Kayleigh went to the receptionist and she guided me and Kayleigh to a staff only corridor. There was huge oak double doors, fancy.
"I'll go and get the CEO right now, if you'll wait there." The young girl smiled.
I took a little look around. This place is very nice! Vintage chairs, modern coffee tables, gold handles and beautiful wall lights.
"Look at all this, Kay! You'll be able to re-decorate all of this!" I clapped.
She smiled at everything. She was practically examining everything in the room like me not long ago. She looked at the flooring, walls, ceiling, lights and furniture.
"This'll all look amazing with my design ideas!" Kayleigh cheered.
There were two sets of footsteps. One were heels clicking echoing and the other weren't clicking on the floor. Hmm, must be someone wearing flats or something? I looked at the person who was coming up to us. My eyes widened in shock and a scowl appeared on my face. Him, again?! Why do I keep running into arrogant jerks?!
"Oh no." I muttered.
Kayleigh was about to ask what was the matter, but her eyes went into the same direction. The moment she was so nervous about. I don't know why, she is going to get this job!
"Miss Olsen? CEO, Jack Frost. Would you and your..." He trailed off and stared at me.
He knows that it's me and a small smirk appears on his face. Don't blow this, Elsa. Your friend wants this opportunity!
"I'll be in the car, Kay." I said.
I walked off and I could feel his eyes on me the whole time. I jumped in the car and shook my head, this is ridiculous! Does he really have to pop up everywhere I go?! Stupid, stupid, stupid! Why did he have to come to Norway?! Is he stalking me or something?! I fell asleep after a little while, I had nothing to do. There was a knock and I was up - Kayleigh looked nervous. I unlocked the car and she just opened the door.
"E-Els..." Kayleigh stammered.
I raised my brow and got out the car. She gave me a hug, okay what happened? She broke the hug.
"He wants to see you..." She replied.
Wait, who? The arrogant jerk?! Oh, you have got to be kidding! I shook my head in disagreement. She looked at the floor sadly.
"You have to, Els...I need this opportunity, please! Elsa, I'm begging you!" Kayleigh pleaded desperately.
I sighed. Must this be so difficult? I just can't say no to my friend. I grabbed my handbag and walked over to the hotel, she sighed in relief. She guided me there and knocked the huge oak doors.
"Come in," His voice boomed.
As I was about to walk in, Kayleigh quickly pulled me back. I raised my brow in confusion.
"Do me a favour, Els? Don't flip out if something unexpected comes out of his mouth?" Kayleigh asked.
"Kay, we both know that I can definitely guarantee that." I sighed.
"You just have to be stubborn, don't you?" Kayleigh said rolling her eyes.
I laughed and nodded. I put on my blank face and walked in. His chair was looking out the window. Norway is all on slopes and this hotel is on one. The view from his window is breathtaking! Norway is indeed one of the most beautiful countries that I've ever been too! I'm very proud and lucky to stay that Norway is my birth country.
"Ah, you actually came. Didn't think you would..." He muttered the last part.
"What do you want, Frost? I have dealt with people like you before. This isn't a nice chit chat," I spat through gritted teeth.
"It's always good to have knowledge on everyone." He nodded.
He swiveled around his chair to face me. He was wearing formal black pants with a belt, a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows and a black tie. His hair ruffled and his blue eyes piercing me.
"You want something now, what is it?" I asked angrily.
He looked at me with interest. I raised my brow, it was like he was trying to work me out by staring. If anything, it's just creeping me out.
"Do you mind? Now for the last time! What do you want?" I growled.
He then dusted himself off and gave me an arrogant smirk. I rolled my eyes, he kept his composure. He had better hurry up!
"Go on a date with me."
I felt rage, I felt the sudden urge to slap him across his face. I scowled and gave him a glare, which caused him to frown confused.
"Oh and I forgot to warn you! You do something cocky or something I hate, leave! So bye," I said rolling my eyes.
I walked towards the door and pulled the handle. The door was ajar and a pale hand pushed the door and it closed with a forceful thud. I turned around and he stood right in front of me, he had me pinned to the door and I gulped nervously.
"You shouldn't walk away from me, sweetheart." He whispered into my ear huskily.
I felt a strange tingle run through my body. It was excitement? As quickly as the feeling came, I shook it off in disgust.
"I don't do arrogant jerks," I hissed.
He moved and I walked out of his office. Before I reached the door to get back to reception. He said something that stopped me.
"What a shame, I know how excited your friend was for the opportunity."
Is he blackmailing me? I slowly turned to him and he smirked leaning against the door to his office. He ruffled his hair.
"You could just change your mind about the date...then your friend will have the job. You have my word," He said.
Kayleigh really wants this...but I feel like I'm betraying Tadashi. Tears began to fall and I quickly wiped them away. I don't have to interact on the date! I win!
"Fine, only if my friend gets the job!" I agreed.
"You have my word." He repeated.
I nodded about to walk away and he walked in front of me again. I raised my brow and he smirked. He handed me a scroll. What's this? A treasure map or something?
"Just a few rules for our date. I'll see you there, baby girl." He winked.
He walked back into his office and I walked out with the scroll. I quickly put it in my bag and walked back to Kayleigh's car. She saw me and looked at me in worry.
"What was that about? Why did he want to talk to you? Do you have a history with him? Do you like him?! Are you going to get married?!" She was bombarding me with many, many questions.
"Calm down, Kay! He just wanted my opinion on your work," I lied.
She squealed and drove off. I'll have to read the scroll once I get in. We went to the mall first, I needed some pain relief. I have had a killing headache! I got some and we went back to Kayleigh's. I went into my room and barricaded the door, then I began to read the stupid list.
Well, baby. You accepted the date! I have a few rules as I know you are a stubborn person and think you can do otherwise. The list is:
- You have to socialise with me throughout the date
- Dress up nice
- Don't wear make up, I enjoy nature beauty (lipstick is fine though) ;)
- Talk about interests
- Get to know each other
- Have fun
- Avoid subject that either of us wish to not talk about
- Be ready
- Bring sunshades (paparazzi problems)
- Smile and laugh
- Not leave until the date finishes
- Don't be too harsh
- And don't kill me
Just a word of warning, you may want to consider this list if you want your friend to get the job. See you when I pick up you at eight tonight ;)
I rolled my eyes. Really? Well, my plan went down the drain! I'll have to think of something. Wait, eight tonight? It's three in the afternoon right now. Maybe I can go looking horrible! No, that's stupid! I would humiliate myself in front of the cameras. Plus, he already said dress nice. For the love of chocolate, this is going to be a disaster! This is going to get out to the media! Oh no.
"Els, are you okay in there? You have been acting weirdly since we left the hotel..." Kayleigh said with concern.
"I-I'm fine! Just girl problems!" I laughed nervously.
She left after that. Kayleigh doesn't like the chit chat about periods, when does any girl to be honest? I looked through the wardrobe and there was a fancy half and a less expensive half. I went to the expensive half.
"One of the main reasons why I hate arrogant jerk!" I sneered.
I grabbed a black tight dress with a polishable gold belt in the middle, gold earrings with black diamonds in the middle and to go with the dress black and gold heels.
"I just have some bad luck..." I sighed.
He said no make-up other than lipstick? Wait, does he think he is actually going to get a kiss from me?! He isn't getting one! The only guy who would get my kisses is gone...forever. I put on a bit of waterproof mascara and red matte lipstick. I don't care, I can wear whatever make-up I please! That jerk has no control over me! My life, not his. I hate how arrogant jerks like him demand things from women. It's disgusting, I will kick him if he starts anything with me at this stupid get together. No I'm not calling it a date, because it isn't one to me. I grabbed my beige purse and threw in the essentials. This get together will be horrible...for him. I slowly began to bring down the fort wall (the stuff barricading the door) and crept out. Kayleigh was writing something down with her earphones in. I grabbed the piece of concrete chocolate cake off the kitchen counter.
"Chocolate and sugar, you both combined relieves the stress." I muttered to myself.
I crept back to my bedroom. This is a scary time to be strolling around with the circumstances. I still hate the fact I have to go on this date! I'm so angry that he blackmailed me to make me go on a date with him! If he didn't have such a big ego and more considerate towards my feelings, I would have considered it!
"Hair time..." I muttered.
I decided to style my hair to beach wave. I like the beach wave hair style! I then took a glance at myself in the mirror. I look good, I swear if this arrogant jerk starts! My knee will be contacting to his misters with all the strength I have.
"Els! I'm going out grocery shopping!" Kayleigh said knocking the door.
"Okay, I'm going to stay in." I replied.
She left and I sighed in relief. Almost eight, this date needs to be over and done with! I'll go on this one date and not another after this. I don't do arrogant jerks. Soon, a black limo pulled up outside and the big jerk stepped out. I rolled my eyes and exited the building. He saw me and his jaws dropped. I giggled, then I quickly snapped myself out of it.
"If I can get a giggle out of you, I'm sure that I can do more!" He said with determination.
"Just so you know...your determination is going to get crushed." I said coldly.
He pouted. He opened the door for me. I didn't thank him, I just got in. I didn't want to be here at all, I want him to feel awkward and think this was all a bad idea.
"Come on, remember the list!" He smirked.
I glared at him darkly. He actually flinched, I am a woman full of surprises and no one wants to get on the bad side of me!
"How was your day?" He asked awkwardly.
Yes! That's phase one, awkwardness. This is looking great on my half. Exactly where I want him, awkward.
"Well I got blackmailed into going on a date with an arrogant jerk. What d'you think?" I hissed.
He sighed at my comment. Honestly, I'm shocked. Every single time that I have encountered him, he hasn't shown a visible trace of emotion or he's just been cocky and arrogant. This time, he was actually showing kindness.
"We have arrived, Mr. Frost." The driver said.
"Thank you, William. You can take the rest of the week off. Could you get Henry to bring me the bad boy?" Frost asked.
"But of course, Mr. Frost." The driver William smiled.
We got out the car and the driver drove away. We were in front of a five star restaurant, it was indeed very beautiful on the outside. I can't wait to see the inside!
"Shall we enter?" He asked.
"We shall..." I sighed.
He hooked my arm around his. His arm is very muscular, but it's not like Tadashi's. His arms were warm, comforting, welcoming and muscular. Only this guy's arms didn't feel the same...they felt so foreign to me and I just didn't like it.
"Hei, har du en reservasjon?" A tall beautiful woman asked.
I smiled. How I miss my home language! It's great to hear Norwegian being spoke again! I looked to the left and Jack was having problems. He bought out a languages book? Is he serious? I rolled my eyes and turned back to the woman smiling.
"Ja, vi har reservasjoner under navnet, Frost." I replied.
I could tell that his eyes were on me. I'm probably going to get asked about that, aren't I? I'll have to keep that in mind. The woman smiled and guided us to the table. We sat down and menus were handed to us.
"You speak Norwegian?" He asked.
I looked up from my menu. I nodded in response.
"Did you take multi-language classes or something in High School?" He asked jokingly.
"I was home-schooled until High School. I was taught multiple languages, but I wasn't taught Norwegian. I was born here," I replied.
"You were born here? You sound American though," He said.
"Well my family moved over to America when I was young, you know?" I laughed.
This doesn't seem so bad. I love Norway so much! Norway is a place of true beauty because here if nature is destroyed without permission, there are serious punishments.
"Why don't you tell me a bit about yourself?" He smiled.
This is so weird. The billionaire who was always cocky, rude, has a big ego and most of the time emotionless was smiling and being genuinely nice.
"My name is Elsa Winters. I'm twenty three-years-old. I have a Mama and...Papa...also I have a little sister, Anna. I'm a caterer over in America." I introduced.
"Your turn." I replied.
He cleared his throat and ruffled his hair nervously.
"I am Jack Frost. I'm twenty five-years-old. I have my Dad, one little sister and one little brother. Their names are Periwinkle and Jamie. As you know, I'm the CEO of Frost Industries." He replied.
"If I'm not being too nosy, what sort of things does your business deal with?" I asked genuinely interested.
I could see a look of panic spread across his face. Huh? What on Earth? Why does he look so worried all of a sudden?
"I-I...I mean the business. We work with clothing, army, decorating, furniture, party planning, sports, wedding, hotels. There is a huge variety of things Frost Industries does. W-Why d'you ask?" He stammered at the last part.
What's up with him? He is suddenly so nervous and scared. I don't get it, why? Is there someone bad experience there I wonder? Well, I'm not about to rudely ask.
"Hey, are you okay?" I asked softly.
He nodded and wipes the sweat off his forehead. Hmm...strange. He quickly excuses himself, what on Earth just happened? After fifteen minutes, he didn't turn up. Where is he? I went to the men's room and he wasn't there. Did he just ditch me on this date?
I jumped up, I'm in bed...? I turned my head to the alarm clock. That was all just a dream? That freaked me out! When do I dream of such insane things?! I think I just need some coffee. I realised the date...Kayleigh's interview is today.
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Hi guys! 😊 So, all of that was just a dream?! 😟 DON'T KILL ME! 😱 Now, now! The next chapter will be out soon, okay? 😬 I wonder what will happen at Kayleigh's interview in reality? 🤔 I hope you enjoyed! ☺️
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