Janet’s POV
My hands were crossed against my chest with my eyes fixed on the flower bouquet over my table. Since the time I have seen it, I’m only yearning to go to him and unload all the bullets in his head. I know that he’s sent me these bloody black flowers on purpose. He knows that black roses used to be my favourite flowers because they’re black and black has an aura. It represents darkness and power. And this was also the reason why I always wore black, but now... This colour is just a reminder of who I was.
I closed my eyes and sighed audibly, rubbing my palms on my forehead to ease the pain. The stress was giving me an immense headache. My eyes moisturizing, begging me to let the pain out in the form of water but hell if allowed single tear to drop. I’m doing everything to stay saint, trying to forget the past events and move forward, trying to avoid violence, trying so hard to not do anything that I’d regret but my dear fiance’s actions are provoking me to kill him in cold blood. I rested my hand and breathed in and out to control the bloody emotions and rage. My lovely Valentino is indeed getting on my nerve but because I respect and adore the bond that we once had, I won’t hurt him. No matter how much I want to. But that doesn’t mean that I will not do anything to stop him.
“Oh, my God!” My eyes were snapped on our floor’s employee, Sasha. I rolled my eyes.
Yeah, only she was left.
“Who has sent you this huge bouquet of flowers, girl?” Her over sweet tone held both surprise and curiosity. I closed my eyes, keeping myself in control as her appearance has only increased my frustration. “C’mon, Janet!” She grabbed my forearm and received a deadly glare from me. “Oh,” She quickly retreated her hand and let out a nervous chuckle, "Uh, well, I-I know I should mind my own business but- She paused when I ticked my jaw. My fists rolled and eyes held rage. She has done nothing to me though but when someone is in a bad mood and trying to calm himself. An unnecessary company only drives you more nuts. And if she doesn’t make her leave soon. Sure she is going home with an ugly bruise on her chubby face.
“N-Nevermind!” She muttered and disappeared from my sight within seconds.
I unrolled my fists and looked at the bouquet. The black flowers were wrapped in a red paper with golden ribbon around it. It was beautiful but to me it was one of my reasons of self-loath. I grabbed it from my desk and was about to dump it in a trashcan but couldn’t when my phone buzzed in my pocket. I put it back on my desk and checked my phone. It was a reminder of Paxton’s meeting that’s going to be held right after 15 minutes. I sighed, put my phone back in my pocket and I made my way to his cabin.
Knock! knock!
“Come in!” A gruff voice said from the other side of the door. I pushed the door open and got in. He was facing his back on me with his hands tugged in his jeans pocket as looked at the city from his huge glass window.
“The next meeting is about to begin in 10 minutes, Sir!” I informed him in my usual polite tone but he didn’t respond, nor did he moved a muscle. He kept his gaze on the window like a statue. “Sir?” I called him but he remained unresponsive. I sighed and turned around to leave but halted when he said.
“You heard everything, didn’t you?” I looked at his way and he was still looking outside. I didn’t respond. I couldn’t. Not because I’m the reason of his depression or he has an idea that I heard them but because I’m myself in depression. My head is still trying to figure out a way to get rid of Valentino. “Answer me, Janet!” He turned to me with a flat face but as soon as he laid his eyes on me, he frowned, “Are you okay?”
I shot my brows up, “Huh? Um, yeah!" I fake smiled, "Yeah, I'm-I'm okay!" He stared at me with a slight forrow between his brows then suddenly walked towards me and my heart beat increased with his each step towards me. He looked into my eyes then at my face before he said, "No, you're not!" I blinked, "Tell me, what sorrow you're holding in your eyes, hm?"
I hasitantly shook my head, "N-Nothing. You're unnecessarily worrying!" I smiled again to assure myself fine but he wasn't ready to believe me. He said, "Janet, if you tell me what's bothering you then I could help you," He put his hand on my cheek and my heart melted. "What's wrong?" I bit my lower lip, keeping my tears back as his soft brown eyes and gentle tone were bringing out my bloody emotions. I inahled with open mouth to get my emotions in control and replied, “There's nothing, Sir... Really!" This time, I had no smile on my face.
“Stop lying, Janet!” He scolded, withdrewing his hand, “Anyone can tell that something is wrong. I mean, look at your eyes, damnit! Those beautiful eyes have always held enthusiasm, but today they’re holding depression!” My eyes slightly widened after he finished. I was surprised. I mean, the guy who was himself in depression right away is now being concerned for me. He’s no longer worried about his own problem and trying to help me.
I sighed, “Believe me, Sir... I am totally fine,” I said but he didn't seemed convinced at all. He stared at me for a moment then all of a sudden, he grasped my wrist and yanked me to him. My eyes widened, heart thumped and body stiffened in his embrace. I was utterly shocked with his action. I wriggled, "Sir, what're you doing. Leave- I paused when he hushed me. A slight furrow appeared between my brows and heart beats relaxed as he started sroking my hair gently.
“Let it out, Janet!” He whispered, “Don’t keep it inside just... Just let it out!” I gulped, my shoulders dropped and heart relaxing with his every stroke. I closed my eyes and hugged him back. Letting all the stress to wash over me. I couldn't hold it in, not anymore! "Good. Let go of every stress and relax... Relax!” I tightened my grip around him and we inhaled deeply.
The world around me vanished and all I could feel was the sound of his hot breath on my neck and his warm masculine body against mine. I smiled, moving my head a little deeper in his neck as I inhaled his rich cologne, causing my bossoms to rub against his chest. Few minutes passed and we were still in eachother's embrace. None of us were willing to break this moment. It was strangely beautiful. I literally forgot that he's my boss and the jerk who tortured me to avenge his insult.
My phone buzzed in my pocket and opened my eyes. I broke the hug and looked into his brown eyes—eyes that were disappointed. My hands on his shoulders and his on my waist. The touch sending a tingling sensation in my heart. The phone kept ringing but I couldn't respond to it. I was caged—caged in his spellbound sexy brown eyes.
"Janet, pick up the phone!" He said. I nodded and half smiled at him before I pulled out my phone to pick the call from Vero but before I could, it stopped ringing. I bit my lower lip and looked at him who has his gaze fixed on me. My heart was racing wildly and body temperature has dropped. Palms started sweating and I could feel a wierd sansation in my heart. I threw him a small smile. Not sure, what to say after our awkward hug.
“How-How’re you feeling, now?” He asked, rubbing his neck. The thing guys usually does when nervous. I smiled, “Much better!” He smiled back. My cheeks were heating up and heart was thumping wildly inside my rib-cage. My whole body tingled, the feel of his frame on me as his arms wrapped around me was sending an unknown sensation throughout my body. I looked away, fidgeting with my fingers and biting my lips. I couldn’t understand what was wrong with me. It was just a simple hug, damnit! Why do I feel electrified?
“Uhm, Ms. Reyes?” When I looked at him he added, “Tell-Tell the guests that the meeting has been um extended to next week!”
“Okay!” I smiled again, pretending normal but only I knew how anxious I was inside. He nodded, looking into my eyes. I rolled my fists, trying to keep myself in control as his sexy brown eyes were only provoking me to do something inappropriate. I tried to walk away but somehow my feet stayed glued. I couldn’t move, not at all. His intense gaze was keeping me in place. My eyes sparked.
No no no, Janet. It’s wrong... You can’t think about him in that way!! Leave, just leave, damnit! Leave!!
I gave him a forced smile and hurriedly turned around to leave but just when I took a step towards the exit, he turned me around by my forearm and smashed his lips against mine. I wrapped my hands around his neck and kissed him back with same passion. Our bodies pressed together heatedly as our lips brushed against each-other in a sync. His lips were warm and soft and tasted like caffeine. I parted my lips slightly, allowing his tongue to slip inside. I could feel the soft tickle of his breath beneath my nose as he explored my mouth with his expert tongue.
Uh oh!
I jolted my eyes open and pushed him back with all my strength, causing him to crash on his desk's edge with a thud.
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