Thread: Overneath the Path of Misinterpretation (Alvis Alendran&Malicious Lullaby)

She nodded slowly. To say Esther was mortified and beyond embarrassed was an understatement. She wanted to die. Okay, not die but she wanted the ground to swallow her up and save her from this embarrassment. Leave it up to Esther Martin to fully embarrass herself in front of someone like Harrison Trenton, with Mallory present, as she was his secretary, it was even worse. With a soft sigh though and thanks to Harrisons kind words that did little to qualm her embarrassment and mortification, she simply nodded her head. At least she didnt offend him. Even better, at least she didnt piss him off or offend him that he wouldnt take her case. So that was something. Better than losing a lawyer and her case. Still though, he was a man full of surprises. There was a meeting already. At the firm. Today. Her jaw dropped and she blinked her eyes. Was it that transparent that she hadnt gotten much sleep and was surviving on caffeine only? That was even more embarrassing. With a heavy sigh, all she could do was nod. She would love to nap. She wanted to hide under a heavy pile of blankets and suffocate herself. It was that bad. Once he left, Mallory looked at her with wide eyes. Nice one. She laughed softly. I know. Im sorry. How long did you sleep for? Four hours. She spoke absently, averting Mals gaze as she said it while taking a sip of her coffee. Mallory laughed and shook her head. Come on, lets get you to bed. Youre getting cranky. Esther just grumbled and finished her coffee before standing and they both left. They got back to the apartment thankfully and Esther went straight for her room. Mallory just laughed and Esther flipped her off before her door slammed shut. She kicked her boots off and undid her pants before pushing them down with her legs and then flopped down on bed. Three hours later, Mallory walked into Esthers room and she shook her gently. Esther just grumbled and waved her away. Leave. Me. Alone. She whined pathetically and miserably. Esther come on. Were already late. This tactic always worked. Esther loved to be punctual. She loved anything more than to be a little bit early before scheduled. So the fact that she was late, it made her wake up fast. What? Yeah were already ten minutes late. Why didnt you wake me Mal? She just shrugged and then watched in amusement as Esther got up from bed, hopped into her pants and then proceeded to get her boots back on. She ran to her little vanity unit and frantically combed her hair when she turned around and saw Mallorys amused expression. What? She asked. Mallory couldnt hold back. So she just laughed. Were not late. What? She asked exasperatedly. Mallory was often the reason Esther was very frazzled sometimes. Were not late. I just said that we were so youd get up. She dropped her brush from her hands and stalked towards Mallory. I. Am. Going. To. Kill. You. She giggled softly and then made a mad dash from the room and around the apartment. Esther chased after her but Mallory wasnt afraid. Not one bit. It was all playful. They were just that good of friends. Even as adults, they could resort to being kids all over again. After both of them got ready and Esther stole Mallorys prized possession and hid it so well in her room at the last minute, that Mal couldnt even try to find it. Only when they left, did Esther promise that shed give it back after the meeting. That put Mallory to a little bit of rest but she at least knew now to think farther when it came to freaking her roommate out like that. They arrived at the firm and using her company ID badge, she was able to get them inside and to the designated board room. Esther was a bundle of nerves all over again and it was made clear by how she kept pacing slowly back and forth outside. Esther, E-Esther, Esther. Mallory laughed softly. What? She frowned. Her hands came to her friends shoulders and she kept her still. Take a deep breath. Esther did but she didnt exhale. Mallory opened her mouth to speak, to give her another instruction when she noticed she was holding her breath. She rolled her eyes. Exhale stupid woman. She laughed lightly and Esther did. Shaking her head, Mallory shook her a little bit. Just relax. You go in that meeting, be Miss Martin, the best damn teacher you can be and then after this, well go out for drinks and you can get hammered. Promise? Mallory laughed. Yes, promise.