All Chapters of Craving Mr. Cane: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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A Great Night

Austin “...so glad to be your partner. Congratulations to us all and thank you.” Althea finishes her speech. I extend my hand as she steps off the stage, helping her navigate through the crowd. She loops her hand through my arm as I guide her. She whispers in my ear, “Are you sure it’s just business?” I look at her face, trying to decipher what she means. “She’s looking at you as much as you’re looking at her,” she leans over once more. I don’t play coy. I zoom in on the marketing table. Sure enough, new girl’s eyes are on us. Althea grips my arm closer to her body. She takes a peak at the table. “With the amount of attention we’re giving them over there, I’m sure she means more to you than what you’re telling me.” “No.” She laughs at my immaturity. “You don’t realize it yet, I see.” “Don’t make assumptions.” I pulled up her seat for her. “Thanks. I’m sure she’ll love how gentlemanly you are to another girl.” She smirks. “I’m sure she’s also loving the man-child hanging all
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Shrimps Versus Jealousy

I am not having a great night. The panic started yesterday at lunch. First of all, I wasn’t aware that the launch party required formal attire. Second, I did not have anything of the sort. Do I look like someone who can whip up a gown out of their closet? When and in what capacity would I ever need something like that? Third, I cannot ever, even in my wildest dreams, afford a formal dress. I can barely afford my own lunch. “Girl, it’s a launch party. Of course, you’d need to look fabulous!” Charlie exclaims. “Even I would be forcing my body into something more decent than what I’m wearing now.” Rosie presents her plaid shirt. “They’re messing with you. It’s fine, you can just wear whatever.” Andrea slaps Rosie’s shoulder earning her a laugh. “Just your casual everyday business attire is alright, hon.” “Really? This is okay?” I point down to my jeans, vans, and long-sleeve blouse. “Well, I mean not that one, I guess.” Andrea backtracks. Tries her best not to insult my clothes.
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Green Eyed Monster

The second helping of tiramisu, cream puffs, and cheesecake in front of me has finally lost its appeal. I will admit that gorging myself with sweets temporarily took my mind off my boss and his pretty companion. The arrays of cakes and pastries kept me in a sugar haze. I barely understood what Tommy and the girls were chatting about. I was in heaven. There was even a time I let Tommy feed me a piece of sugared apple. Which admittedly, no one has ever done. I don’t like people hand-feeding me, it’s creepy how an inanimate object is just thrust to your face like that without your control. I soon as I leaned back in my seat and let my food coma subside though, my eyes automatically shifted toward the happy couple up on the platform. Little Mermaid keeps on fixing Mr. Cane’s bow tie. Is it that messy? How can a piece of fabric barely two inches in height be so disheveled? I’ve never seen one piece of unruly hair on that man, let alone a crooked tie. Can she have a more valid excuse to
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Someone's Frustrated

Austin It’s a good day. A really fantastic day, actually. Normally, I would have a love-hate relationship with Mondays but this time, I’m pretty okay with it. I stare at my reflection in my bathroom mirror. My arms don’t make me wince. I’m in such a good mood that I barely pay them any attention. I button up my long sleeves. No suit jacket today, I feel so light and calm. I make my way over to my massive granite kitchen. The coffee has finished brewing and I make myself a cup. I even try to add some milk to it. Just for a change. That was a mistake. I drain the liquid down the sink and make my usual black and strong cup. When all is right with the world once more, I take my liquid gold and head to my office downstairs. It’s fairly early but I’m still hyped up. Spending the weekend at your childhood crush’s place having a sex marathon can do that to you. I just feel like this is going to be a great week. I pass by my assistant’s little corner outside my door. She isn’t here yet
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Little Surprise

He's horrible. Mr. Cane is simply an awful man. There's no other way to say it. His mood started quite early in the morning and it didn't let up. I thought he was going to have a fistfight with Tommy. I don't know what crawled up his butt, but Tommy was just being nice. I saw him in the lobby on the way up and he wanted to chat. It's sweet of him to walk me over. The long corridor leading to Mr. Cane’s office can be creepy sometimes. I think there’s some tension between the two, they keep on butting heads every time they talk. I haven’t seen them get along. The others say Tommy’s one of the few friends Mr. Cane has in the office, but it doesn’t seem like he’s being a good friend whenever they see each other. I think it confirms that he really must be an unpleasant guy. With the way he snipes and sometimes outright threatens his friend, it’s kinda hard to believe there’s something good left in him. From that encounter, it just got worse. He was so damn moody in the car, I didn’t w
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Mr. Cane's Doppelganger

"I'm sorry, what now?" I'm not really sure I heard that right. At the risk of sounding dumb, I asked Mr. Cane. "I said, you can stay here tonight." Not really sure how to respond to his absurd statement, I keep quiet. "Are you deaf or something?" His cold tone has returned. "No, I heard." I snipe back. I genuinely hate that tone of his sometimes. "And?" "Yeah, okay. Sure. I guess I really don't have any choice on the matter either." I point to my left. The snowstorm is perfectly showcased on Mr. Cane's floor-to-ceiling glass pane wall. Gusts of strong wind and snow make it a pretty but deadly sight. I take my phone out and send my mom a message, telling her I won't be going home tonight. Mr. Cane sees me typing and checking on my phone for a reply. "Need permission from someone?" He's back to looking at the puppy. "Boyfriend?" He asked again when I hadn’t said anything yet. I'm taken aback by the personal question. He has never ever asked me anything like this before. The las
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Olivia's Desires

There’s no light in the hallway leading to the kitchen. From what I can see, the faint illumination is coming from the fireplace. My parched throat keeps me venturing from the guest room and out into the open space. The snow outside has worsened. Layers and layers of white almost covered the entirety of the glass-paned wall. Allowing only a sliver of light from the moon to shine through. The thunder that envelopes the sky every few seconds does a better job of leading me through Mr. Cane’s living room. The carpet absorbs my footsteps. I’ve never felt something more luxurious on my bare feet. Rounding the island, my eyesight treats me to a glorious sight. Mr. Cane, shirtless with sweats hanging loose on his pelvis. Spooning ice cream into his mouth. A sexy man and dessert. I don't know which one is more tempting for me. I’m spared from fainting because his back is facing me and the abs I’ve seen earlier aren’t assaulting my senses. But when lightning strikes again, I’m treate
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Charlie

Austin I don’t know what has come over me. First, practically adopting a stray dog? She just reminded me so much of my previous dog that I couldn’t in my right mind leave her behind in that cold weather; out in the streets during a storm. Even my ice-cold heart isn’t immune to a shivering puppy. Second, inviting the girl to my penthouse? Now I admit that one was uncharacteristic of me. I have never invited anyone into my personal space. This penthouse is sacred to me and only me. I never bring any girls here nor business associates. This place is just for me, even my ex-girlfriend has never stepped foot in here. In my defense, what were her other options? I couldn’t have left her there in the parking lot by herself to figure out how to go home in the middle of the storm. So now I’m stuck with two strays in my penthouse. Just my luck. Third, why did I stay and let her see my tattoos? And I’m not even going to think about that ice cream incident. I go straight to my shower and sw
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Not Team Cane

“Listen. I need you to pick up stuff for the little one.” I nod. I knew this, Charlie would need the items from the vet - some toys, vitamins, and dog food. “She would have to be settled with her… things at the penthouse.” He pauses. He is deciding on something from the contemplative look on his face. “Okay, fine. You will have to go up and get her comfortable. Afterward, I have a meeting with the Engineering Department, I need you there to take notes.” Everything was alright until he told me this. “Excuse me? I mean, sir. I can’t just go to your place by myself..?” He crosses his arms. I knew by this gesture that he was peeved. “Are you questioning my orders, Ms. Blake? Or are you forgetting who’s the boss here?” That cold and distant tone again. “When I tell you to do something, you do it. No questions asked.” He stands and stares at the window of his office. “Do not presume that just because you’ve been to my penthouse and that you saw my life there, you have any right to q
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Win Some, Lose Some

“Where have you been?” Mr. Cane trains his death glare on me. “Lunch?” I hold up the paper bag of leftovers as proof. He narrows his eyes. Glances back at Tommy. “You’re early,” He remarks to Mr. Cane. “Is that not allowed, Mr. Ford?” “Oh, the formalities are back.” I take a seat before the bickering begins. I’m still full from my meal and I want to digest in peace. “Where are the rest of the team? Why aren’t they here yet?” “Again, you’re early, Austin.” Tommy checks his watch. “They’ve got fifteen more minutes.” “Then why are you both here already?” “I was planning to show Olivia around. Get her familiarized with my people and my area.” If a grown man can pout, I think he would have done it by this time. Mr. Cane is not amused. “So there’s a tour? Come on then, show us around.” “I said, it’s only with Olivia.” “No worries, I wanted to conduct an inspection anyway. Lead the way, Mr. Ford.” “But the meeting?” “They can wait.” Tommy sends me a look that can only be inter
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