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Tough Love
Annabel
“If closing this deal meant going beyond the borders, we have already done that. Here's a piece of an already pieced together robotic for your experimental purposes as a gift and a proof of our trust” I spoke, gesticulating in the direction of the newly built robot.
I was conscious of every eye that fell on me as I gave my proposal through the negotiation with the Starleys Company, their eyes were thronging for more as I saw their eyes lit up in amazement and amusement.
Jane's Kerl was an exception as he looked as though I threw tear gas into the room. As my eyes get caught in his lingering for a few more seconds I retracted.
“So what do you say Mr Starley?” I dropped my pen, folding my arms dramatically with a smile dancing around my lips. I knew I had hooked them in.
“Ofcourse- This is absolutely fantastic” he said ecstatically! I must have blown his mind away. Blown their minds away
Yeah! J.K was a big fish in the tech industry and a sophisticated one at that. He knows how to attract the best inventors.
I mean! Who attracts twelve high net-worth investors at the same time in his boardroom?
James Kerl! Ofcourse he is a killer player when it comes to the business world. His high mindedness, witty and sophisticated inventions are investment worthy.
His appearance is also added to his likeability features. He's one of the few men who has rare physique of stature, height body muscles as natural gifts.
His voice is one of the most romantic and seductive amongst all the 9 planets on earth
His face is oval in shape, his black coily hair full and well combed… always. His complexion is a mixture of brown and white skin giving him a distinct look.
Man looks like a god of another universe who teleported to earth. He's good looking!
All investors rose uniformly to meet and shake James Kerl smiling as they took turns to solidify the deal with a handshake and leaving the rooms feeling like they've won a medal.
Well, I made them think, they did. I smiled again, my father always said I was smart and I agreed but I didn't know how smart I was until now.
I smiled sheepishly again as I began to pack the files to file them in the appropriate folders while ignoring Mr Grumpy. No ‘thank you for saving my ass’ but a frown like I'm the reason for his misfortune.
Oh yes, I call him Grumpy.. in fact I call him asshole too!
Such an asshole even worse than an asshole and I was determined to avoid any arguments whatsoever with him. He always loves to pick a fight with me like I'm his wife or something.
He can't even appreciate me for saving his ass with those investors? If arrogance was personified, I'm sure he'd have gotten the badge for it.
As I walked across the room to pick up any refuse on the board table, still conscious of James eyes following me like a shadow.
“Two rules..” he spat. There we go, his ego won't allow him to be nice.
I took a deep breath in and sighed loud enough for him to hear.
Honestly I was tired. He ignored and continued.
“Never, ever drop your opinions in any of my meetings if you're not asked to.” He said emphatically and annoyance that seemed feigned.
“I just helped you with a major contract and that's the thank-you I get?” I raised my brows acting surprised.
Ofcourse I wasn't. It was J.K the arrogant dude who thinks the world revolves around his fingers.
Ofcourse I don't downplay his achievements. Killer inventor, business man of the year, Forbes list and so many others.
Those are reputable but still…
A man should be able to say thanks
“Understood?” He hissed looking at me intermittently..
I jerked back to life from my thoughts and respond instead
“You’re welcome” I said sarcastically. If he wasn't going to say thank you, I'll get it by force.
I could feel his eyes on me again like I was going to sink into the ground but my dad always told me to never be intimidated by anybody regardless who they are.
So I maintained my stance and chose not to look at him again after the killer look I received while trying to save the company from losing one of the biggest investors in Washington D.C and even the entire USA.
I picked them up quickly as I started getting really pissed off and walked away leaving him there.
Get grumpy with the table and chairs, please!!
I marched into my ecstatic office as my stiletto heels touched the ground making the usual sound. I slopped into my work seat with reckless abandone. My whole body ached like with so much pain.
I quickly rose to my feet as I tried to stretch myself a little to ease the pain on my waist while my mind wonders to James again.. there's just something about him.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not an indecent lady, because my dad told me part of being respected is when no man can brag you've been in his bed several times.
So, he's nloff limit, but then he has an aura that's authoritative which I'd like to cultivate too..
As my thoughts continue to wonder, he walks into my office.
Speaking of the devil. I rolled my eyes.
“No one walks away from the James Kerl” his voice thundering the room as his steps approached me faster while my steps retracted farther until my back hit my office table.
“If it happens next time, I'll make you pay for it for the rest of your years” leaning into me as he spoke, his breath on my lips.
“Understood?” voice croaked and deeper.
“Yes sir.” I responded boldly pushing him off.
“What can I do for you Mr James” as I stuttered to take my mind off where it was about to wander. I won't allow s****l stimulations happen between us both.
As I walked pass him, his hands turn and drags me forward bring me in direct contact with his body and as he was about to press his lips against mine, I jerked faster than I thought.
And with instinctive thoughts my hands wind up really fast causing me to tiptoe on my feet as my palm was determined, I met his face in a very unofficial and ruthless manner giving a solid ‘thump’ sound.
That's right, I just slapped my boss!
I pant exhaling sharply as my feet relaxed from tiptoeing, trying to catch my breath from the anxiety of being kissed by a man. I retreated quickly.