MasukAlyssa I walked back to my office, showing Damon his place gave me a thrill and it just felt like a job a messy, necessary job.I walked into my office my heels clicking on the floor, my head already thinking about the next problem.Then I stopped my heart did a stupid painful jump in my chestAres.He was standing by the window his back to me with his shoulders so broad, he was wearing a simple black t-shirt. What was he doing here and what did he want now?We hadn't talked much since that day in the gym. Since that day things had become strictly professional between us.I took a deep breath as I pushed my shoulders back as I try to mask away my emotions."What are you doing here?" I asked my voice sounding cool yet calm, like I was asking a stranger for the time.He turned around slowly his His eyes were dark and unreadable as they looked me up and down making my skin feel hot."You are a very stubborn person," he said ignoring my question."I have always been stubborn," I said n
AlyssaI stared at Damon that was standing at the other end of the room holding a pointer with a big screen was behind him.He was giving a presentation about his new project one which I had assigned him on. It's only been two days since he started working here yet he still hasn't let the fact that I was his boss now, sink in.I let him talk and explain his ideas. He talked for ten minutes, he talked about numbers and profits sounding confident as though he was in charge completely forgetting he was not the boss here, I was.Finally, he finished staring at me with a small smile, a fake one. "So that is the proposal," he said. "I think it is a very strong plan I am open to any questions."I did not smile back, I looked down at the papers in front of me. "Page four," I start making sure to keep my tune cold. "Your projected costs for marketing they are wrong."Damon’s smile faded. "I... I do not think so Ms white, we used the best data.""It is wrong," I said again looking up at hi
Alyssa I sat behind my desk as I ran through the papers in front of me, I had so much work to do before my trip to Italy for a business conference.A knock on my office door drew my attention."Come in," I said my voice sounding calm yet tired.The door opened and Marcus walked in first giving me a small nod then behind him was Damon.He looked different. His suit was not as nice as it used to be. He looked a little tired and frustrated like he was going through so much."Alyssa," Damon said. "Thank you for this chance. I really think—"I held up my hand and he stopped talking."Sit down Mr Johnson," I said not smiling.He looked at the two chairs in front of my desk then he sat down in one while Marcus sat in the other."This is not a social call," I began. "This is a business arrangement. You owe me money a lot of money. You will work here to pay it back.""I understand," Damon said. "And I want to thank you—"I held up my hand again. "You do not talk when I am talking. Do you u
AlyssaMy muscles were burning as I pushed the heavy weight again and again none stop liking the pain. It made me forget other things, the stress from work, Damon and Ares. I finished my last set and sat up on the machine breathing hard as sweat dripped down my face.I looked around the gym it was empty I've been coming here for a week always at this time I told myself it was for a good workout but a small stupid part of me hoped to see Ares.He was usually at the gym by 2am... The usual training routine but he no longer showed since the incident. He was avoiding m me at all costs It was so obvious. It made me so angry and desperate.I got up and walked to the water cooler grabbing a bottle of cold water I opened it and started drinking. I gulped it down fast the cold water felt good on my throat and just then the gym door opened and Ares walked in.He was wearing a tight black t-shirt and gym shorts looking so dominating and devishly handsome like always, his eyes roamed around
AlyssaI stared out the window of my tall office building letting my thoughts run haywire with a lot that has been happening these days.A soft knock on the door broke my quiet moment, fighting back a hiss I mumble a "Come in," not turning around.I heard the door open and close knowing very well it had to be Marcus. "Alyssa," Marcus calls out his tune careful. I didn't like that tone. It usually meant bad news.What now?I finally turned to face him he was standing in front of my big desk holding a file looking nervous."What is it Marcus?" I asked as I walked over and sat in my large leather chair. "Just tell me what now is the problem" He took a deep breath. "It's about Damon's company," he said. "I spoke with them this morning.""And?" I asked my voice sharp. "Do they have my money?"Marcus shifted his weight. "They... they can't pay the debt not right now. They are asking for more time. They are proposing we give them another chance."Another chance.Those two words were like a
Ares I walked into her home office, finding her lost in thoughts as she stared deeply at the paperwork’s informer of here. It’s been three days since th incident and she hasn’t been able to wrap herself around what had happened, it’s like the adrenaline had faded leaving behind a pale shaken version of Alyssa White. She snapped out of her train of thoughts as her sharp intelligent eyes went straight to my bandage on my arm. She was still worried about me I could see a flicker of something like worry, fear crossed her face before it was replaced by a careful neutral mask. “How’s your arm?,” she asked her tune was quiet. “It’s better,” I replied sounding. “I told you it’s just a graze. It’s been handled.” I stayed by the door refusing to move closer. The space between us felt like a mile-wide canyon. I could still feel the ghost of her body against mine when I pulled her to my arms, her innocent scent. Fuck! I’ve never wanted something so bad yet I couldn’t have it. “The







