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All everyone did was talk about money, not how to make money, but their wealth and some even used it to impress the brokers in here.
But to be fair, Landon was the richest man in the building, surpassing his father. But that was the one thing I loved about him, he wasn’t a snotty stuck up, cocky, arrogant person. He was humble in his wealth.
I’ll be right back. I took his hand that was around my waist to walk out of his hold, but he didn’t like that.
Where are you going ? His voice laced with disapproval and curiosity. He pulled me back into his arms, and I fitted perfectly against his hip.
Am I not allowed to use the bathroom ? I joked. I’ll be right back I promise.
Don’t make me wait for too long. I felt his hand travel down to my backside and using my handy dandy purse, I patted it away.
I’m a lady, if I want to take my time, then time I’ll shall take.
You tell him Shakespeare ! Lilly coughed once seeing Landon dart his eyes over to her and I laughed before taking my leave, feeling his eyes on me.
I didn’t need to use the bathroom, but I felt overwhelmed with everything that occurred in one night. Women using their eyes as daggers to the side of my head like I was going to drop dead like a dead fly, reporters following our every movement.. hell I couldn’t even get a flute glass without being pressured. And to the fact that it seems like I never left work, a few people came up to Landon asking about business and that had his attention for a good thirty minutes and I knew that files would be hitting my desk like a elephants foot.
Taking a deep breath, I calmed my nerves.
The night was almost over and I decided to look at the positive things of tonight. So far I think I had a good idea that his family members liked me, I thought Lena didn’t but Lilly said that was her personality.
Closing my handbag, I gave myself one final look over before turning to walk out of the restroom.
Well, well, well. My body tightened once hearing a voice I didn’t think I was going to hear. Who are you and what have you done with my best friend ?
Regina ! I rushed over to her to my best ability. What are you doing here ?! Engulfing her in a hug.
I have a job to do and I decided for my article to be about this event.
What about the apartment ? How are you here ?
I’m in a hotel right now, my job called me and told me if I didn’t give them something to put out for our readers then I might as well kick my own ass to the curb.
Wow. I blew out a puff of air. That was harsh.
Tell me about it. She rolled her eyes and that’s when I saw she had on a beautiful two piece red dress with a camera strap around her neck to hold her gigantic camera that was resting in the middle of her chest and a notepad with a pen attached. She really meant business.
You look gorgeous. I complimented her. Minus the other things. Pointing to her equipment.
And you look stunning as always. She looked me up and down before smiling. If I would have known burning down the apartment would have brought this side out to you-
I’m still me. I interjected. This a one time thing. If only she knew it was taking a lot of strength not to itch my eyes.
Well can I get a picture for this one time thing ? After all you would go great with my article.
How ?
Who cares about to the CEO’s ? I never seen a PA look like you do.
We are in the restroom. I reminded her.
Well lets go. She looped her arm with mine, opening the door for us to step back out into the wild. Stand right there. She directed me to a spot where a dangling gold chandelier was hanging. Bringing her camera up, that literally covered half of her face, she focused it. Okay smile !
I didn’t.
I feel awkward.
Well do what you feel like and unlike the others I’ll let you see your pictures. She gestured her hand out to me before bringing her camera back to her face.
Okay. After my reply she began to snap away and after a few I began to loosen up realizing it was my best friend that was asking for pictures instead of another journalist.
What are you doing ? My breath caught in my throat once hearing and feeling Landon’s presence behind me and I turned to face me with a grin on my face.
Nothing.
It doesn’t look like nothing. His attention wasn’t on me but on Regina, that hadn’t lowered her camera for him to recognize her. He looked almost pissed off.
Landon it’s okay. I touched his arm. It’s just Regina.
Regina ? He broke his attention from her to shift to my eyes, they sobered up some.
Yes, my best friend. I reminded him but he still didn’t understand. My roommate that burned the apartment down ?
Oh.
Nice to meet you- well see you again. Regina lowered her camera down, she looked to be calm but the way her hands turned a shade of red told me she was nervous or embarrassed.
He nodded his head in her direction before angling his body to face me. I was starting to get worried.
I told you I would be right back. I fixed his suit jacket before flatting it out. You couldn’t have missed me that much.
I thought you left without me.
And you leave to the dogs ? I smirked, thinking about the idea. You know what.. that doesn’t sound like bad idea-
My body sprung into his strong grip, and I could barely get the last word out. Don’t finish that sentence.
But I did. My hands wrapped his elbows, regaining my balance. You don’t have to be so aggressive.
But you like it. He released me, much to my disappointment.
Well let’s get the night over with. I turned back to Regina, not forgetting she was there. You sitting with us ?
Yeah, I can take a break.
Good. We all three walked back to the table and sat down.. but Regina didn’t go unnoticed by the family. They all looked at her before looking to the both of us. Oh sorry. I sheepishly said. This is Regina- a friend of mine- and Regina this is Ruby, Richard, Lena, Lilly and..
Liam. But it wasn’t me who said it instead it was Liam introducing himself to Regina.
We all turned our attention to Liam who was looking at Regina with pure interest and Regina snapped her head over to look at him but she turned away- the tint of her cheeks turning red. It’s nice meeting you all.
Likewise. Liam openly flirted with Regina, while everyone else just nodded at her kind gesture of speaking.
I have to get back to work.. Regina stood up after only two minutes of sitting down. Embre, I’ll catch up with you later okay ? It was nice meeting you again. And with that she scurried off.
Really Liam ? Lilly glared at him and he sat back in his seat unbothered.
Really what ? He twirled a fork in his hand, clearly he was bored.
Can you go a day without-
Not this again. He rolled his eyes. There’s no harm of what I did, it’s harmless.
Well you sure did scare her away. Ruby interjected, taking a sip a champagne from her flute glass.
How many are you going to have ? Richard asked her watching her drink, taking note of her three other glasses.
Whenever we can get out of this hell hole. She replied but she pushed away the glass, before resting her hands in her lap.
Ladies and Gentlemen the last event for the night.. The DEO begins..
DEO ? I asked Landon with written confusion on my face watching him stand up.
A dance with the CEO’s. He held out his hand to me. May I ?
I’m not very good at it.. But my hand was already moving towards his and his warm palm submerged my hand, making a ripple of chills go throughout my body.
Me either. He leads me to the dance floor with everyone either looking for a partner or guiding their partner to it.
Then why do you want to dance ? I asked him. He didn’t respond at first, just turning my body to face his. His left hand went down to my waist while he pulled my left hand up with his right.
If I could dance with anybody, I want it to be with you. He cheekily replied and I rolled my eyes playfully before following his lead.
You’re such a liar. He moves almost gracefully and I tried to follow his movement. Have you used that line before ?
Maybe a few times. He dropped my left hand for him to intertwine his hands behind my back and my hands went around his neck.
Really ? There was a hint of sarcasm and disbelief in my tone.
No. We swayed together to the symphony of the music. No need to get jealous.
Jealous.. like you ?
Not anymore I’m not. We both referenced back to the situation back in his office. You’re mine now. He gave me a gentle squeeze.
For how long ?