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19. Close Encounters
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The Mark 20. Home Sick
"I won't be coming in today." I informed him."What? Why not?""I'm just not feeling that well. I think it would be best to work from home today.""Are you sure? Is there anything I can get you? If you tell me where you are, I can drop off some of my nana's homemade soup. It's the ultimate feel-good dish.""Thanks, Zach. But no, it's ok. I think I'm just overtired. I've been working on these plans for a while now, and I guess it just caught up with me.""Ok. If you're sure, just remember you can call me whenever. I'll be there right away if you need.""Thanks, Zach, but no, I'm ok. I'll be fine." I replied.Zach disconnected the call a moment later. "Mam?" The cabbie quipped, looking at me."Can you take me back to the condo? But can you take me to the back entrance instead?"The cabbie nodded his head, and a few moments later, we were pulling up to the back of my condo unit. Just like when I was at the office, I felt a sense of dread come over me. Part of me didn't want to go inside
The Mark 21. Complications
...Haley POV...I was growing restless being at home. I had tried to get some work done but found it difficult to concentrate. My mind kept going to the events from earlier. I began to question why I was even so upset. The way he dominated me felt like nothing else. What would be so wrong to give in to temptation? Was I really that afraid of being hurt?"What does it even matter? He doesn't care about me. He would never even consider dating me. So why am I acting like this? Too afraid to even be in his presence. It's not like I'm actually hiding. After all, he knows I live here now. Not only that, but he owns the f*cking building. He probably knows which suite is mine, and I wouldn't put it past him if he already had a key." I argued out loud as I aced my living room.I grumbled, then sat down, frustrated, on the couch. I grabbed the pillow next to me and covered my face, letting out what would otherwise be an ear-piercing scream. I tossed the pillow aside, still frustrated. It seemed
The Mark 22. Mistake
... Zach's POV...What the hell happened? Everything was fine an hour ago. But somehow, during the time I left to get lunch, the place had gone to hell. I was nearly knocked over as Haley made a mad dash for the elevator. She seemed upset, as if someone had hurt her. I was genuinely worried as she had called in sick this morning. Had something happened while I'd been out? Why was Haley here? She didn't seem dressed for work.I set my lunch down on my desk and walked towards Damian's open door. He didn't often have his door open. Only when he was out of the office. So to see it open now only confused me, as I knew he was here. Being his assistant, I know where he is at all times."Damian? Why was..." I began, only to cut myself off."Oh, my Gawd. What the hell, man?" I shouted, grossed out from seeing Scarlett give Damian head.I grabbed Damian's office door and slammed it s
The Mark 23. Slippery Morals
...Damian POV...I couldn't believe what was happening. This entire day seemed to be f*cked up. I knew I should've tried harder with Haley this morning. If I hadn't let myself get in such a mood, I would've seen that she probably went home as a way to avoid me. She really had given me everything I needed to find her, and what do I do? I pull a fit and feel sorry for myself. Letting Scarlett get to me.Shawna had surprised me while Zach had gone out to lunch. I was suspicious of her at first, but when she kissed me, all I could think about was Haley. I remembered everything that happened this morning in vivid detail. I closed my eyes, pretending that Sarah was actually Hayley, and it seemed to work. I found myself attracted to her. But once Zach stormed into my office, the illusion was gone. Instead, I was forced to face my own demons. Everything that was happening was my own fault. As much as I want to blame Sophie, I can't. It's my ow
The Mark 24. Changes
...Haley POV...It's been nearly a week since I last saw Damian. However, he continued to come by Jessica's place every day. He would come three times a day. Once before work, once at lunchtime, and once in the evening. He would drop off lunch for me every day. I was genuinely surprised by what I was witnessing. It was like a brand new Damian. He seemed to know he messed up and was desperate for my apology for whatever reason.Every morning he would get me my favourite coffee from the cafe near our condo. He then would also surprise me with a delicious breakfast. Then, in the evening, he would give Jess presents for me. So far, he had given me flowers, chocolate, a teddy bear, and even a necklace. One evening he had even ordered me a pizza and had the word sorry written across it with M&M's just like in the princess diaries. I found his gesture rather cute. But that's all it was. A gesture. While his gestures were beautiful, it wasn't what I wanted. I
The Mark 25. A Fresh Start
I was happy that Zach was gone when I left Damian's office. I wanted to talk to Damian without anyone judging me for doing so. I knew Zach probably wouldn't. But he would have his own thoughts about what we were going to talk about. I just didn't want to deal with any of that.I smiled as I saw Damian sitting in Zane's chair. Zane had gone back to Europe a while ago and probably wouldn't be back for at least a couple of months. So in the meantime, his office was free to use. However, I didn't want Damian to feel like he had to keep his distance from me. Rather, I would prefer to work together like we should've done from the start.Damian didn't seem to notice me at first as I watched him by the door. However, he must've noticed my presence somehow, as I saw him look up with a giant smile on his face. His smile was quickly replaced with a look of fear and apprehension."You didn't like the office, did you." Damian remarked timidly."Damian." I called out.
The Mark 26. It's A Date
The next couple of weeks went by smoothly. Damian and I had gotten much closer. Now that our relationship had been fixed, the tension between us had been removed. I now saw Damian in a whole new light. After dropping my annoyance at him, I began to see how incredible he truly was. He was by far one of the most analytical thinks I had ever met. Whenever he was faced with a problem, he had already thought of at least three solutions to fix it. His mind was always on the go, working hard to make sure everything ran smoothly.I began to see why everyone wanted him to be the next CEO after Zane moved to Europe. Not only was Damian an incredible thinker, but he was also responsible for a large amount of their newer products. Zane had designed the original products that had made them famous. But since Stone Enterprises was established, Damian had mostly been the one responsible for the new tech. I could see the difference between the two brothers. Zane and Damian both had interests
The Mark 27. Date Night Pt. 1
...Damian POV...I was excited. I was finally getting closer to having Haley for myself. I had devoted my time to making her happy. Once she was happy with me, I stood a better chance to win her over. I had contacted Colton and asked him to pick up her coffee before picking her up. I found out that she wasn't a big fan of breakfast, so I decided not to continue getting it for her.I made sure that there was a new arrangement of flowers on her desk every day. I knew how much she loved flowers. I wanted to get her unique ones, staying away from the traditional roses, tulips, and carnations. I loved how they put a smile on her face each time she saw them as she walked into the office.I started hiding notes for her to find. Notes with small endearments inside. Such as 'I love your smile.' 'Your presence makes my day brighter.' I would smile each time I saw her blush after reading my notes.We had lunch together each day. As long as the weather was good, I wo
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