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My hair was already wild as it is, so I sleeked it down into a low bun- ignoring my rather large egg head- and I did my makeup.
Grabbing my phone and purse I was ready to start the day. I tried to ignore the slight jittery feeling I was getting just from knowing I was going to see him in a couple seconds.
I tried to control the slight skip I had bouncing down the stairs and once I reached the bottom he looked up from his phone to see me. You ready beautiful ?
Heart on overload.
Yep. I walked outside, trying to control my blush. Let’s go.
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Pulling up to his building, I saw my beautiful car sitting and waiting for me on the far end. You go ahead, I have to grab a few things.
You sure ? He asked me and I nodded my head. Alright. He doubles clicked the lock button for his car to lock before heading inside the building.
Once he disappeared from my sight, I bolted to my car, grabbing my keys out of purse in the process. No one tried to steal anything did they ? No one needed to see what I had in the compartment.. pads and tampons were not to be seen.
Once I was reassured, I headed inside the building, preparing for a long jobs worth.
I thought I broke the elevator after pressing the button for the fourth time and that’s when it decided to turn orange around the edges. You might break the button, I hear someone comment.
Turning sharply I saw Seth, in the corner on his phone.
Yeah I might. I laughed. I didn’t know you were in here.
Sorry Miss Daniels-
Embre.
Embre. He stuck his phone inside his pocket. Sorry about that.
I brushed it off. How do you like your job so far ?
It’s fine, working in the fax room isn’t so bad.
Lots of paper cuts ? I asked jokingly.
He lifted his right hand for me to see and sure enough he had two bandaids wrapped around his forefinger and thumb. Yep. We both shared a laugh before he offered me a question of his own. How is it, you know working for Mr. Hale ?
Oh it’s lot of work. I exaggerated. I mean you have to go meetings, bring him things, set up meetings, bring him coffee-
You bring him coffee ? His eyes widen, going along with my exaggeration. Yeah that seems like a lot of work.
Yeah it is, you just have to know how to make it. I smiled. The doors slide open and I took my leave but not before turning and waving at Seth, he sent me a friendly wink before the doors slid shut.
And I wish I hadn’t because turning back I saw a furious looking Landon whatever his middle was Hale. My office now. He demanded and he walked back into his office, his door open waiting for me to enter.
Deciding to face the music, I walked into his office before shutting the door already knowing the protocol for me being in here.
I peek my head in to see him sitting at his desk and I closed the door before walking over to him. You wanted to see me ?
Why are you late ? He asked me, he was sitting on the edge of his desk and I really didn’t like how calm the atmosphere felt. What was he going on about ?
I’m not, I came here with you. Obviously.
Really ? Because when I entered the building I was on time.
Are we really going to do this right now ? I really didn’t want to argue and I wasn’t good at it either. Why are you being petty minded.
That wasn’t you on in elevator talking to one of your coworkers ? He connected the top of his fist with the palm on his left hand before he snapped pointing to me. No one of my employees ?
You mean Seth ? I asked, pointing my thumb back to the door.
He dipped his head down and I could visibly see that he was laughing to himself before he settled. So you two are on first base now ? You already know his name ?
I glare at him. He’s a friend. That was a lie, we could be, but he didn’t know that.
Sure. He scoffed. Last time I checked ‘friends’ don’t flirt with each other.
And last time I checked we didn’t have a label.
I then look to the door, wanting to leave. So what ? What if he did ? It’s not like I’m interested in him. I watched him cross his arms. Why do you care ? I ask him, curiosity getting the better of me. I found myself always having a double meaning behind my words.
At my words his arms dropped and he stood up.
Why do I care ? He asked me, his tone laced with angry, and he held the same curiosity that I had.
Every step he took towards me, I took one back. I honestly didn’t like him like this but once seeing my facial expression that I looked frightened, he stopped. Why do I care ? He asked again gruffly, but I feel like he was not talking to me, more to himself.
I have to go. I turned to leave but before I could open the door an inch it was slammed shut, the noise echoed throughout the room. Landon- Turning back to face him, I couldn’t even utter out a single word before his lips came crashing down on mine.
He kisses me hard, almost brutally as he pressed me closer to the door with his hips and I sighed against him trying to keep up. I couldn’t function around him. Just like he couldn’t with me. Bringing both of my hands up to push him away from me, he stopped me by wrapping both of his hands around my wrist bringing them above my head. My body betrayed me as my back arches off the door to press our fronts together and he responded back just as fast.
It didn’t matter to me how quickly our undiscussed relationship was going, he was the first person that actually made me feel something and it scared the shit out of me.
It grew scorching hot in the room, almost like the sun was directed on our skin as we both kept the same pace, once realizing that I wasn’t hesitant anymore he released my arms and they fell around his neck and into his hair. His lips released mine, only to take my bottom between his teeth, I shook my head once not wanting to be teased and our tongues danced in harmony.
Right now we were suppose to be working, answering calls.. but I didn’t care anymore, they could wait.
We heard a faint knock on the door and my eyes widened before pushing him away from me. Mr. Hale is everything okay ? I heard banging.
Yes, I accidentally dropped.. He had to think quick. My books ? I mean my books. I tried to sniffle my laughter, he definitely didn’t have any books in here.
Well alright.. if your sure.. The sound of the clicking heels disappeared.
He returned his attention back to me. Embre I-
No, don’t worry about it. I brushed myself off, trying to regroup.
I never really explained what we were. He countered back, obviously he had something he wanted to get off his chest. I like you, a lot actually. And I want you to be mine for the time being of us.. whatever this is. He pointed to the both of us. Shit. He mumbled to himself. That doesn’t make sense does it ?
Kind of. I shrugged, sagging into the wall. While we are dating, you don’t want me or you to date other people, just us. I hit the nail right on the head as he agreed with me. That defeats the purpose.. we already live together and that’s a major step.
It’s only temporary sweetheart.
Yeah temporally. .. Just like me. It was really my fault for dragging out my stay at his place but he didn’t seem to mind it.
Hey. He took note of my change of tone and facial expression that I didn’t try to hide. That’s not what I meant.
I know. I sighed before standing upright once again. You’ll probably get bored of me.
Come here. He flicked his forefinger out to me for me to walk into his opening arms, his hand went under my chin for me to look up at me. If you were boring, I would have let you beat your feet on trying to figure out where to live in the meantime. He stated out to me. I wouldn’t try this hard if you were boring.
Try what ?
I’ve never wanted someone as much as I want you. His piercing hazel green eyes held mine. Physical and mentally, usually it’s just the first one. His chest rose up and down in sync with mine.
So.. I cleared my throat. How many girlfriends have you had ?
Other than you.. three but I wouldn’t really count one of them. It lasted all of four hours.
Why ?
Let’s just say.. the press got ahold of my relationship faster than I could process it.
Oh so she wanted the label.
Exactly. He gave me a gently squeeze of approval of my understanding. So no, in my terms I’ve never had a real relationship.
But you want one now ? It was a rhetorical question, but I wanted to hear the words come from him.
Yes.
Oh well the girl must be lucky. I pat his chest twice for encouragement. I would love to meet her one day.
Funny. He chuckled before his lips pulled up into a smile. We stood there for a good solid fifteen seconds just admiring each other, my eyes scanning his face and for the first time I didn’t feel self conscious when he stared at me. I really like this on you. My forefinger trailed along his beard.
It makes me look older than what it’s suppose to be. He informed me. It betrays me every single time.
Well I like it still. I puckered his cheeks. Makes you look mature.
Then I might keep it. He joked. At least my favorite girl will like it.
Stop. I rolled my eyes at his overload of affection he was showing, but I couldn’t deny that I liked it.
You look beautiful today. He continued on and I bowed my head, smiling to myself. Your outfit is just a bonus.
We have work. I redirected the conversation. And unless you want your phone blowing off the hook, I suggest you go answer it.
They can wait.
Okay when you’re broke and go out of business don’t say I didn’t warn you.
As much as I hate saying this. His hands travel down, securing them around his favorite spot on my body. I am a millionaire.