Take a chance on me

Chapter 9: Amends

Zanes POV

I shook Shawn's hand. I need to make myself presentable if this guy takes care of my beloved. I smiled and said, "Hi, there. I think I saw you the other day? I'm Zane, pleased to meet you." He gave me a tight smile back. "Are you busy? can I have a moment to talk with you?" he asked. I nodded. What is this guy gonna play daddy figure to Faye? I followed him down a hall, and to the right, he opened a door to what I assumed was his office. He took a seat behind a dark mahogany desk. His office was neat. Everything is organized, and it smelt like febreeze. He cleared his throat. "So, I know you might know I am not Fayes Father. But even though I am not, she's lived with me and has worked for me delicately for 2 years, almost 3. " I interrupted."That's great! She is a great waitress, sir." His lips tightened. He then proceeded to talk, "We consider the 'workers' here and I a family. And I would be lying if I wasn't concerned about what game you're playing towards Faye. She doesn't date often, and it's very unlike her go even accept a strangers number." I see. He thinks of me as a threat. " I am not playing any games towards Faye. I am just captured by her grace and beauty. She is a special woman and I just want to know her more. she has accepted me to do so without any pressure, too." He replied,"All men are, and you're not special." Wow, this guy is cocky. "Well, I just might be if she let me have her number." He sat there still looking into me so serious if his eyes had lazers he'd beam me. What is this guy's issue? He's so protective that I feel he might be into Faye as well. And he gives such a strong domince feeling. I sniff the air to see if he's a wolf. I smell only his laundry scented suit. Interesting. A very masculine human. I want to give him the same ery feeling, but I do not want him to fiddle between Faye and I, so I will stay calm. I cleared my throat. "Did I do something wrong to offend you and Nick? I mean, she did tell me she's single?" He sat back a little and replied. "She is. And no, we just are looking out for her. Do you know Mr. Stone who made the production Tales and Fin and owns several amusement parks?"

Shawn's POV

He looked confused. He replied "Uh no?"

This could be an act after all. Don't give your identity up. Get close to Faye and take her away. I won't buy your act.

"Oh wow, look at the time. I do have a meeting today. Thank you for your time, Zane. I'll be keeping an eye on you, and I hope your dinner here is delicious." I said, walking to the door. He got up and said as he walked to the door. "My pleasure. I will prove I am not here to hurt Faye." I smiled and patted his back. Earlier, when his back turned to me, I saw a stray hair on his suit. And I grabbed it on his last pat. I'll figure out who you are, Zane.

Zanes POV

Well. I guess I have Shawn Nick and Faye to impress. This is more complicated than I thought. But there is one thing I do know, They're all protecting Faye, and there's a reason why. And I am 100% sure it's also why she won't cave into me. So my plan is to get her trust and get her to tell me. I need to know why there is so much protection. I want to help her. I need to get her DNA. Get results and get information.

Fayes POV

We went to a frozen yogurt store called Belles Delight. I had gotten the vanilla flavor with sprinkles and gummy bears. I know my attention should be on Nick, but my mind keeps me wondering about Zane. He came to see me because I wasn't speaking to him. It thrilled me. He didn't spam text or call he came to me in person. And wanted to hang out with me again. I would be lying if I said I wasn't excited to see him. I wish time would speed so I could see him tonight. "Day dreaming again?" Nick asked, taking me away from my thoughts about Zane. I gave a small smile. "Uh yeah, sorry, I was thinking about -" Nick interrupted "Zane right?" My breath caught in my throat. Zane is the reason why Nick is upset with me. And here I am, my idea to make amends thinking about him. I looked down. "No, I was thinking about tomorrow's storm." I lied. I lied because I felt like a i***t to Nick. He saw right through me. "Oh yeah, the storm. I asked Shawn if we would close early. He said it depends on bad it gets." He also was looking down. The air around us was filled with the sensation of awkward. Lying wasn't my thing, and I knew he knew I was lying. I then said, "Do you have some flashlights in case the power goes out?" He said yeah. Clearing my throat, I said, "So the other day I saw your favorite customer, Wanda was hitting on you again." He gave a small smile and then said,"She is not my favorite she's a stalker." We laughed. The next half and hour making jokes. When we decided to leave, it felt like we were normal again. Nick paid for my frozen yogurt even though I told him I would pay because it was my idea. He told me he's the gentleman, and I did enough for him tonight.

When I got to the restaurant there was Zane at the doors waiting for me. "My turn?" He said softly. His body language was calm, but his eyes told me, 'Please say yes.' Nick walked past us and said, 'Have a good night, Faye." I knew he was jealous, but I did my part part making amends. All I wanted was zanes' attention on me. I nodded and stepped towards him. He took me in welcoming. He put a hand on my waist and said, "Can I kiss you?"