Antonio's POVI groan and stir in my sleep as I feel a throbbing in my head. With my eyes still closed, I turn around on the bed until I am laying on my stomach with my head burrowed in the pillow.Just then, a knock comes to the door, making me sit upright wondering if it was the knock that woke me up or if I woke up on my own.Groaning once more because of the ache in my head, I rest my head on the headboard.The knock comes again and I say in a low tone. "Come in."I took a lot of alcohol last night which is why I am feeling this throbbing in my head. I almost slept off on the bar counter but I had to drag myself to my room when I was uncomfortable sleeping there with my head on the counter.I feel miserable. Drinking didn't help at all. It added to my grief.I'm just wondering why everyone I trust seems to betray me. What Amelia did hurt me a lot and I am having a feeling that she is working for Xavier.I just can't seem to comprehend why she will inform Cheng behind my back. I am
Harley's POVI stand still in shock after yelling for him to go out.Did Antonio just see me naked? I ask inwardly as I shut my eyes and hit my fist on the wall.Why didn't I tie my towel from inside the bathroom? What the hell is he doing here by this time of the morning?Why does it have to be Antonio who saw me naked? It should have been someone else. Antonio is my boss for God's sake, I cry out inwardly.Who do you want it to be then? My subconscious demands. Jim?To hell with Jim, I reply and stalk to the closest in annoyance. Why the hell did I forget to lock the door in the first place? I wonder what he is thinking of me now? Sexy? I slap myself mentally as I groan.What the hell is wrong with me?Quickly, I lean down to search for a dress to wear, making an effort to pretend as if it never happened. Why do we always have to be in uncomfortable situations with each other? First, it was a kiss and now he saw me naked, what could be next?It should have been the other way roun
Antonio's POVI never thought I would be aroused by the sight of her nudity until I was out and I realized I have a bulge.It was embarrassing. It was more embarrassing to know that invading her privacy is very bad and I was aroused by the action.I keep stealing glances at her as we drive home from work. I keep getting amazed by every single thing she does and working with her today is one of those things.She isn't looking sad or happy and I wonder what she is thinking.Is she thinking about what happened this morning when I barged into her room? Is she thinking about how I apologized to her last night? Is she thinking about what happened between us the other day when we kissed?I don't know what is wrong with me when it comes to Harley. I don't know if it is because of her selfless nature, always ready to help at anytime that is making me attracted to her, or the fact that she is beautiful.She was of great help today and I was glad she agreed to help me. The meeting was successful
Harley's POVAntonio has been giving me the shitty bossy attitude that I expected of him since the other night when he dropped me off at Stanley's apartment.It's been four days since I have been going to help him in the office and I have a feeling he is going to get an Assistant real soon.This is because of the silent treatment and the fact that an interview happened today at the office. I am beginning to enjoy the company and the position as well as the responsibilities that come with being his Assistant. I know virtually everything he does daily and I keep track of his activities. I tell him what to do and when he is going to be free or not.I am a bit sad that the position will be taken away from me real soon but I'm glad I won't leave my job of taking care of Alexis. She needs me.To be honest, I am going to miss going to that company. It has always been my dream to work in a big hospital or a large company like that of Antonio's with a lift and an air conditioner in my office
Antonio's POVI have been looking for a way to take off the guilt dress I have been wearing with me for three nights all to no avail and I knew the solution to take it off is visiting Harley.A late-night visit.A surprise one. Where we can be alone to talk things out and where no one will intrude.I have done things without regrets before now. I don't feel guilty even if I hurt someone because it feels as if I am taking off the hurt someone has imprinted in my own heart which has refused to be scraped off.But now, I realize doing something bad to Harley makes me feel guilty. It makes me regret my actions.If I don't regret any other one, it is right for me to regret this particular one because my daughter is involved and Alexis is my life.Harley is telling the truth but it hits me hard in the face bitterly. I felt she had no right to talk to me that way about being a father to my own child when she doesn't even know what it feels like to have a child.I know I haven't been giving A
Antonio's POV"So soon?" She demands with a disappointed look on her face."It's late, you should go to bed. I don't want to inconvenience you", I tell her even though I really wish to stay here with her and talk through the night. I couldn't sleep so I decided to come here and apologize."No, it's fine. We can talk for a while because I was finding it hard to sleep before you came", she admits, making me raise a brow."You couldn't sleep? What were you thinking about?" I can't contain my curiosity."Nothing really." She shrugs indifferently.Glad for such an opportunity, I sit down again and she hums before looking up as if she has a question to ask."Can I ask you something?" She questions and I nod quickly, wondering what it is she wants from me. Suddenly, I remember what she said about her grandma and I wonder if she needs more money for the surgery."Did we…do…did….w…we", she stutters, looking nervous and flushing red in the face like a tomato."Did we do what?" Confusion skates
Harley's POV Chelsea pulls me back before I can get to the door. The action almost makes me trip and fall but I get my balance quickly and turn to her with a frown on my face. "What was that for?" I question with the frown still etched on my face. This is the first time I am wearing heels this high and I am trying to move with them with ease. I need to play my role perfectly well so no one will suspect a thing. She covers her mouth with her two hands in surprise and her eyes wide open. "I'm sorry." I glare at her coldly. "Why did you do that?" She drops her hands. "Well, I just wanted to remind you not to forget about the date with Rick when this is done. I'm sure we will get the file out today. Stanley's plan was fantastic." She grins at the last statement. Chelsea has started all over again with her lectures of going out on a date with a man no other than her boyfriend's friend, Rick. I really do not like him enough to go out on a date with him. He is tall, handsome, and has
Antonio's POVThe uncomfortable silence between us is disturbing. Harley doesn't even look remorseful for the harsh way she spoke to me when I was just after her welfare by asking her to give this a chance.Instead, she looks more furious at my statement, making me wonder if she is angry because of what Chelsea said before she came into the car or if my statement added to her anger.I remember vividly how Chelsea laid out her concern for her friend and her desire to have her begin to date again.I told her to give it time. Time heals all wounds. I knew when it was time, Harley would go out with someone without anybody forcing her.As much as I don't want that to happen, listening to Chelsea talk about her desire to let Harley date her boyfriend's friend, I just had to say something so I won't be suspected of having feelings for her.I don't want Harley to have the same thoughts towards me either. What happened between us a few days ago which we have both refused to talk about is still