—CHRISTIAN—I watched as the big screen in my office played the news about a pitiful accident in George Lopez's building. “ What's next Sir? “ James asked, eyeing the screen as well. I turned my attention to the man splayed shamelessly on the couch near the window. “ Now, If you are done relaxing, Can we talk business? “ I asked. “ No. Not until you clear my previous payments.” He answered with his eyes still closed. “ Alex! “ I chewed the name and he still didn't buzz from his place. “ I might have to target you for my next shot.” It was supposed to be a threat but does he care??“ And you want my help in targeting me?? How thoughtful. “ He sat saying this and yawned lazily. “ Get your ass here.” I barked. “ I might need a coffee first. “ He told James, ignoring me. “ Right away, Sir. “ James stood up to leave but he stopped him. “ And a chocolate milkshake for dear Christian.” He grinned up at me and I shot him a death glare. “ A-Alright Sir.” James gave me a weird look be
—JENNIFER—I asked, trying to push the smirk on display while hiding the blush on my cheeks caused by his constantly intense gaze and his gorgeous look. He can look handsome even in a plastic bag!! “ Not really! “ He said, taking a step closer to me. Damn him!! How can he shamelessly accept that he was staring. I took a subconscious step back because of the decreased distance between us but he was fast to stop me with his one hand going around my waist and pressing me against his chest. “ My choice really is ravishing! “ He whispered, huskily as his other hands went up to my hair. “ Y-Yes! The dress.. dress is gorgeous! “ I said, more to myself, hoping that he was actually talking about the dress. Before I knew it, he pulled out the binder from my ponytail, making my hair to fell down on my back. “ Wha-“ Don't you ever tie them again.” He said as he, without giving me any chance to reply, nudged his face in my hair making me go shut up.My eyes went wide when he sniffed them
—JENNIFER—Next some hours were spent without anything important as Christian was busy talking to his business associates and I just stood there, hanging on his arm. From the conversation he was having I collected that Mathew and John are business partners and most of their business is collaborated. Finally when the man named Mr. Collins left after a long, long chat with Christian and he turned to face me. “ Aren't you hungry?? “ He asked and I felt myself fueled, immediately. “ Don't you think?? “ I growled, lowly along with my stomach. Christian rolled his eyes and led me towards the food section. “ I hope they roll out of their sockets, the next time you roll them! “ I hissed beside him. “ I realise, hunger makes you cranky! “ He remarked. “ You have no idea.” I hissed back. Half an hour later we were back to the business chats and marriage congratulations when suddenly the wife of John Anderson and host of the party, asked for attention. "Alright, ladies and gentlemen, i
—JENNIFER—I stared into his eyes that were ready to drown in those deep pooles. But by the look of them I can tell that the pools are definitely filled with boiling water.The music stopped and everyone started to leave the dance floor since it was almost 12:00.But instead of staying with everyone and hooting through the countdown of new year, I was being dragged to one side. Soon I found that not only one side but the outside. In the garden of the house. His hold on my wrist was so tight that a yelp escaped my lips before he left me with a jerk in the silent garden. “What's wrong with you?? “ I almost cried at his behaviour. “ What's wrong with me?? What's wrong with you?? What the fuck were you doing there??” He growled, making me take a step back. His eyes blazed with pure fury and the vein in his forehead ticked like a time bomb. “ I-I was just dancing. “ I simply answered, trying to keep myself calm. “ And With who exactly??” He gritted through his teeth. “ A gentleman
—JENNIFER—“ What?? “ My brows furrowed. “ Dinner!! Mary took another leave. “ He informed me but my frown deepened another inch. She has started to have a lot of leaves lately. “ Oh.” I mumbled. “ You want to go out?? “ He asked, stuffing his hands in his pockets. “ We can just order something.” I said, trying to hide my nervousness. No way in hell I'm going to spend this much time alone with him going out. “ I'll cook. Come!! “ He turned to leave but I stayed rooted in my place since my reader's mind didn't provide me with the same meaning of the last word as he meant. I was pulled out of my trance by his warning laced voice. “ Princess!! Do you want me to make you?? “ And the words didn't help sorting my head at all. Another wave of embarrassment joined the previous as I quickly followed him to the kitchen with rosy cheeks. I stood at the entrance, not knowing what to do until he gave me a pointed look and sighing, I settled myself at the kitchen counter. Awkward silence
—JENNIFER—Four hours in university felt like four painful, foodless lives and when the last lecture finally was done, I literally ran out of the class as If it was on fire.When I stepped out of the campus with Cally and Celeste on either side of me, Morris was waiting for me in the parking lot near my car. I pressed my lips into a thin, annoying line. “ Ah, how can you even be displeased with this sight?? .” Cally remarked with an awed sigh. “ For real. I would have been on his feet by now.” Celeste agreed, fanning herself. “ Then what are you waiting for??” I gave her a tight lipped smile, pointing towards the feet of Morris. “ If I wasn't already having a bigass crush.” She sighed with a whining expression. I met eyes with Cally and we both whirled to watch him with our ‘tell us right now’ look. “ There's not much to tell. " She saddened her face, helplessly. “ Spit it. Whatever it is. “ I and Cally both spoke up at the same time. “ I saw this man in the Cafe I work. He vi
—JENNIFER—I sat with a huff, watching a big teasing smirk on Christian's face as my dearest mom told him about how I, as a kid, used to sleepwalk in the kitchen and have a full-on chat with the refrigerator. “ She used to assume chocolates were the kids of the refrigerator and would ask to give them to her. “ Dad explained further as if the topic was so very important to be left out. Muttering incoherent words under my breath I stuffed my mouth with the chocolate cake.“ So basically she was a child eater.” Cally laughed from across me and Mom and Dad joined her. I aimed a spoon at her which she, of course, dodged.“ Will you guys stop it?? “ I growled, making them laugh even more and I huffed again. “ In that sense, she still is. “ It was Christian this time and when I turned to glare at him he passed me a full blown smile, flashing his dimples so that I wouldn't be able to glare at him. We were already done with the main course and were having the desert. Which definitely tu
—JENNIFER—The moment car was parked in the society, I climbed off without uttering a word and headed for the lift without looking back. Thankfully, the elevator doors were closed before he could reach. Entering inside the penthouse, I directly went inside my room and slammed the door shut. Velvet startled at first but then, she ran towards me and jumped in my stretched arms, licking my fingers. I, in return, kissed her nose and head for various times forgetting the anger bubbling inside me. I had researched enough about ragdolls and since they can live almost twenty four hours alone just with a perfect settlement of their needed things, then it wouldn't be a problem for them to be on their own.Changing into my night clothes, I slipped under my blanket and didn't realise when playing with Velvet, sleep engulfed me. Next morning I ignored Christian all the way, even skipped breakfast so that I didn't have to face him and headed out. In another five minutes, I was in the parking l