Aveliene's pov:

After Veronica left, I went back to Vaughn's office as he was still busy in the meeting.

I stood infront of the glass, facing the magnificent view of the city. It was evening now. The sky was a blend of blue and orange,I could see the stars appearing ,it was a relaxing twilight view. And contrast to it was the busy city.

As the lights of the city illuminated it. The buildings and skyscrapers were dotted along the busy streets. I could see the cars speeding down the roads. Clearly showing the hustle and bustle of the city.

I heard the door opened but I was still mesmerized by this view.

I felt someone's presence behind me. But I didn't turned. My body stiffened as he carress my shoulders gently, I flinched.

"I see you are enjoying the view after nearly embarrassing me infront of my clients.", I turned and was now face to face with Vaughn. Who was not looking happy. Oops.

"It wasn't my intention, Veronica said that -"

"Come on Miss Lawrence, stop blaming others for your fault, and thanks to Veronica that she gave the folder to me on time." He said and I felt bad as he is not even believing me but her.

"Now as I said that your every action will have a consequence so as you made a mistake, it's time for your punishment ,Miss Lawrence. " He said while giving me his signature smirk.

I didn't spoke anything as we went to his car. As it was time to go home.

The entire ride went in silence. I don't know what he is thinking but clearly it is something bad for me.

I went inside the mansion. As Vaughn followed me. Ella was back so she served our dinner, we ate in awkward silence, although I hardly touch my food as my mind was busy thinking what he has planned.

After the dinner as I was about to enter my room he stopped me by speaking-

"Come into my room, Now", he said in harsh tone. I gulped and nodded. I slowly made my way towards his room.

He threw his tie on the couch. While I stood behind him.

He then turned towards me with menace glint and I gulped.

He then slowly came towards me. Like a preadator coming towards its prey. While I stood still.

He was now too close to me. I shivered with fear and he his eyes roamed the length of my body. I stiffened nad took a step back.

"No," He said in a low voice. I froze, "That's the second time you shield back from me tonight. " He said and advanced on me.

"The fear in your eyes tells me that you have never been punished before. It makes it more interesting." He said and smirked menacingly. I gulped. He then gently slide his finger on my cheek. I flinched due to fear.

"Stop flinching from my touch." He said in a threatening tone. I froze as his lips twitched. He then again carresses my cheek with his fingers and due to his fear I flinched again. His eye narrows amd I though he is gonna do something bad to me but instead he took steps back, now there was good distance between us. I sighed relief left my lips.

"Bend on your knees and crawl to me."

I snapped my head in Vaughn's direction, his eyes held an unknown emotion.

"What?!"

"You heard me once, now do it." He said loudly and sternly, and I flinched and swallowed my pride, slowly crawled on me knees, feeling humiliated.

As I reach next to him, I looked up and a smirk of satisfaction for being dominant crept on his face.

I don't know how many people he had forced to kneeled like this?

"That's like my good girl." He said and patted my head like I am his pet, and he is teaching me a lesson.

Damn it.

"Miss Lawrence your punishment is to sleep with me in my room tonight", he said and immediately my eyes widen.

"What?!" I asked.

He saw my expression and smirked.

"You heard me, you will sleep here tonight but....not with me on the bed," He said and I left the breath which I was somehow holding.

I don't know why but in a little place of my heart, I felt disappointed. I shook that feeling away.

"But you will sleep on the floor." He added.

I looked up with wide eyes at him then at the hard floor. After working for so many hours, he is now making me sleep on a cold floor.

"Bu-but its cold", I tried to make him understand.

"I don't care, you made a mistake so now deserve the punishment. " with that he went inside the washroom. Leaving me there.

I went back to my room and changed into my night clothes. I brushed my teeth and then went back to his room. Although we are not sleeping together. But somehow sleeping with him in the same room thrilled me. But why the hell I am feeling like this. Damn.

I entered his room he was now wearing his night clothes. I could see that the sweatshirt was hugging his masculine body perfectly. He was busy with his phone.

I averted my gaze from him then to the floor. A person with a good exterior but cold interior. I thought.

"I am going to my study room." He said to me in a plain tone.

He really works too much. Can't he cares for his health. I wanted to say that but he already left.

I sighed then laid on the floor. Instantly I stood up as I felt the chills due to the hard cold floor. Although I was wearing the pajamas and full sleeve top but still I could feel the coldness. I know that my back is going to ache tomorrow.

I know I can't be spared from this punishment so sadly I laid on the floor. Clutching my arms tightly around me to get as much warmth I could get but still it wasn't helping.

I realize that I forgot to bring a pillow with me. But then my tiredness took over me. And I fell into the world of dreams.

Next day, I woke up as the sunlight fell on my face. I rubbed my eyes and slowly stood up. I felt something fell on my feet as I stood up.

I looked and so a blanket. Last time I check when I slept, there was no blanket. Maybe Vaughn kept it.

No-no he can't, he himself said that he don't cares about me. Then maybe I slept walk, but it didn't happen before. Nevermind.

I looked at the bed, there was no sign of him. I think he is already awaken.

I sighed and began to move to my room but felt the pain in my legs and back. And I groaned. What a great start of the day. Note the sarcasm.

I slowly made my way towards my room. And went inside the washroom and took a relaxing warm shower which somehow relaxes my muscles but still I think I need to rest. But I know Vaughn will not approve and also I have to survive this as I am doing this for my freedom.

I wore a cream coloured jumpsuit. And put a light lip gloss as I am not too fond of make up.

I then went downstairs.

Vaughn was already dressed up, he was wearing a black shirt with the top button opened and dark blue pants while his dark blue coat was hanging at the back of his chair. He was looking as handsome as ever.

I took a seat while Ella greeted me. To which I smiled and greeted her. While , Mr. Rude didn't said a word.

We had the breakfast silently, then Vaughn stood up wearing his coat to go to his office. I also stood up although my body was against it. As I took a step my feet hurted and I tripped. I close my eyes and waited for the impact. But it never happend. I opened my eyes and was met by a pair of those oceanic orbs. Which has made me addictive to it.

Vaughn's arm was holding my waist stopping me from falling. I could feel the butterflies fluttering in my stomach.

His face was so close to mine, I could feel his minty breath. He looked at my lips then back at my eyes. While I did the same. He slowly leans down.

Suddenly!!

His phone rang ruining our moment, we both broke out from our trance.

As I straightened myself and heard him whispering some curses under his breath. Is he also annoyed that our moment got ruined?

I got my answer when surprisingly Vaughn talked with the person on phone in a very harsh tone.

Pity on that person.

He then ended the call and turned towards me.

"You don't have to come to the office." He said while I looked at him with confusion, does he noticed my pain and cared for me.

My hope was instantly crushed when he spoke again.

"Don't think I am doing this as I care for you, because I not. I just don't want any further problems in my work." With that he grabbed his car keys and left.

I sighed, typical Vaughn arrogant attitude.