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Opening my eyes, I found his hazel green eyes boring back at mine. I have something to ask you.
Yes ?
Will you go out with me ? I looked at him confused before he continued. Damn that sounded weird, but to an event I have go to.
Oh it’s mandatory ?
For all business men and women.. sort of like an appreciation for what we do.
Oh so the personal assistants don’t get the same treatment, I’ll have you know this is a hard job. He grinned before dropping his hand to secure it back to were it was originally.
I’m asking you this because my parents are going.. and so are my siblings. I tensed after the word parents slipped from his lips.
Your parents.. I sat up and he released me, his hands falling on both the armrest.
Yes, my dad and my stepmom. He answered and if my eyes weren’t already gigantic, they sure did expand.
I’m meeting your parents ? My brain didn’t seem to want to accept the information, like it wanted to send it back out.
That’s if you want to. He reached for me again, pulling me back into his embrace. If you don’t want to, just say no it won’t hurt my feelings.
N-no, I want to. I would love to.
Good. He kissed me cheek and I turned my head into his shoulder, hiding my face. Why do you do that ? He chuckled after seeing me shy away from him.
Because I’m not use to it. I mumbled before lifting back up to see written confusion plaster his face. You don’t think we’re moving a little bit too fast ?
Embre I’m 25 years old and I’m not getting any younger, I’ve already experienced life way too many times.
Well.. I was still on the fence about it, I’ve only known him for a two months and I feel like I’ve known him for a lifetime.
It’s better for you to meet them now rather than dating for a year and it turns out they hate you or you hate them, our relationship wouldn’t work then.
Family is important. I agreed with him on that. So when is this event ?
In two weeks.
Okay, that gives me plenty time.. speaking of time, what time is it ?
He flicked his hand out before reading his watch. Close to three.
I’m so tired. I whined, wrapping my hands around his neck. Can I get the rest of the day off ?
Nice try. He rubbed my back before patting it twice. Let’s go over the notes.
Fine. I thought he was going to allow to me to stand up but he rolled the seat close to his desk.
You know there is a good perfect looking seat right there for me to use.
You don’t like the one you’re sitting on ? He asked, reaching for the notes.
I didn’t say that.
You implied it.
Let’s just get this over with. I changed th subject, grabbing my notebook. And for the rest of time, I had to ignore Landon’s manhood, and fighting my sleep.
Just great.

Eventually I ended up back in my office, after reading the time to see that it was time for us to head home.
Gathering my things, I went right back to office. Seeing that people were dismissing themselves to their vehicles to go home.
Hey.
He slid back on his suit jacket before looking up to see who it was. Hey. He acknowledged me.
I would say I would meet you at your place but I don’t know where I’m going still so..
You need to follow behind me. He concludes for me and I sheepishly nod my head. Come on. He picks up his phone and keys before walking towards me.
It was automatic almost when our hands reached out for each other but I snatched my hand back like touching a hot iron. Sorry force of habit.
You know you could just let it happen. He brushed passed me and I could tell it kind of ruined his mood because of my actions.
Landon-
No Mr Hale ? He turned to cock one of his eyebrows at me. You’re not overstepping your boundaries Miss Daniels ?
That’s not what I meant.
I know. He returned his adventure to the elevator. People aren’t as clueless as you think, and personally I don’t want to try to be discreet with you.
I know. I sighed, following in after him. I’m sorry.
You don’t have to apologize. He placed his hands in his packets after hitting the first floor. This isn’t an argument.
Well I don’t like it when you’re mad at me. The elevator doors closed behind us and he leant his head back on the wall, I could tell he was tired.
I’m not mad.
Sad ?
No.
Angry ?
No.
Frustrated ?
What type ? He removed his hands from his pockets to cross them over his chest.
Never mind. I turned to face the elevator doors, ignoring the tension in this small compacted elevator.
I know you can feel it. He continued on, the sound of his feet moving closer to me made my heart clench and my lips parted before my thighs clenched together. You can only deny yourself for so long.
Yes. I turned to face him. Because you remind me of it every single day.
That’s just affection sweetheart. He shrugged. Unless you want me to act on the other side of me.
Taking a deep breath, I turned back around to gave the opposite of his direction.
And I timed my answer perfectly. I’ll let you know. And before he could reply, I stepped out of the elevator.
Make sure you secure the building. He sternly told the receptionist. Her eyes light up when she sees Landon then she looks at me and she gives me a small glare before refocusing on Landon.
Yes sir.
The coldness I felt on my back was replaced with his warm touch. Thank you. Looking back to the lady, I saw her eyes widen before her mouth dropped open.
You did that on purpose. I brought my left hand up to take his hand off my back to hold his. She shouldn’t have found out like that.
Find out what ?
This. I held up our joint hands for him to see.
I didn’t realize I did. I thought he was joking but the look on his face told me he was being honest.
Well.. I’ll follow after you. I told him, once releasing his hand from around mine.
Okay. He fished out his keys before bending down to give me a peck on my lips before departing to his car. The car ride went very slow, and I knew he did it on purpose just to annoy me because we both knew he was a fast driver.
A turtle could have beaten us here. I informed him as we both stepped out of the car.
Really ? I was thinking a snail. Hitting the lock button twice he walked into his house.
Sliding off my flats once I entered the house, I made a beeline for my room so I could get ready to go to sleep.
Sliding on my shorts I was taken off guard to hear the doorbell ring. Landon couldn’t have locked himself outside. Peeking my head out, I walked out slowly before going to the stairs, on the last step I stopped.
An unfamiliar woman had jumped into his arms.
I missed you ! The girl exclaimed, her arms tightening around his neck.
This is a little awkward.
And seeing him hugging her back made me feel out of place. Clearing my throat, their heads turned in my direction. Oh who’s this ? She asked and she made no move to release Landon.
That’s Embre.
She brings her mouth near his ear and she whispers something and he gives a slight nod and she moved around him walk towards me. Hi, I’m Lilly. She pulls me into a hug.
I stood in place with my hands going up to her back but I didn’t wrap my arms around her. I wasn’t quite sure of what to make of this, I look at Landon to see him shaking his head. I’m Embre. I answered back carefully.
Oh I know, that’s such a nice name ! She pulled away only to hold onto my arms.
Thanks ? I say back, more of a question, her personality was something I wasn’t quite use to.
Oh this must be awkward, She pressed one of hands to her forehead. I’m Landon’s sister. Everything clicks right away after she says that.
They both have hazel eyes and brown hair and to make it better their names start with in ‘L’.
Its nice to meet you, I wouldn’t looked more decent if I would have known you were coming, I smiled before looking over to Landon in questioning.
In my defense I didn’t know she was coming. He raised his hands already on the defense.
Lilly then looks between us two and then her eyes seem to light up. Are you two dating ?
My eyes widen and I look to her and to Landon again and he just stares like he wanted me to answer the question. Looking back to Lilly, I gave a shrug of my shoulders. I mean I guess we are ? I answered, slightly confused I didn’t want to say the wrong answer. I see him making his way towards us, and he stands next to me.