From Office To Mansion: A Tale Of Two Hearts

Episode 13

Declan pov-

I was afraid to scare her but I needed her to be the person I could trust to do that task… I already trusted her with everything she of importance and I was certain in this case it wouldn’t be any different.. she didn’t pry or question it which was exactly what I had assumed would happen but I knew that it troubled her.. I feel so guilty but her safety as well as mine depends on the trust I have in her to do exactly as I instructed and as I requested… I knew that she would. I just didn’t realize it would be necessary so soon after the preparations I provided…

Luci pov-

I was so scared I was trembling! Although I was so careful to learn and follow that note Declan had given me being in the situation I don’t believe I would’ve been capable of preparing for how it took it’s turns…

He was very agitated all afternoon and his patience was essentially nonexistent, i held as many calls and meetings as the situation allowed but unfortunately I couldn’t stretch anymore to allow him extra breathing room… by 6:30 in the evening he was so unraveled and figity that I knew i needed to pay closer attention to his behavior in case i really had to act quickly.. i was in his office and i was sure that i was i acting with patience and that I remained calm but I was very rattled and had the impression he sensed that underneath my calm exterior… i was doing my best to keep the conversation from being overwhelming or stressful on him but I felt extremely tense and unsure of how that situation would end and what could happen. I had the shot in my bag and I was prepared if needed… it wasn’t until the phone rang suddenly and echoed so loudly above the growing tension that I saw his eyes change and how he gripped the corners of the desk after his sudden shock and the noise… i remained still and the office door was shut but something assured me that I should not move or make any sudden noises at least not yet… slow and shallow breath’s was all i did before trying to repeat the phrases he instructed me to use… I said only 1 of them before he practically flew next to my chair and grabbed me by my shoulders almost mocking me as he arrogantly spoke back to me, contradicting everything I had just reassured… this was not the Declan that i had known… and his unpredictability was somewhat alarming to discover. I was determined to help him anyway and I was confident that I could defuse the situation especially if i kept him talking… the shot was already in my blazer’s sleeve and i only had to wiggle it down and flick the cap off… i decided I needed to repeat the second phrase.. calmly as i could.. while he was still holding lnto me and staing me in the face… he was searching my expression for anything but I just didn’t know what he was looking for.. clearly I was scared. I was just remaining calm and rational but he still kept scanning my face… I repeated the second phrase and that’s when I was against the wall.. pinned underneath his towering frame… he licked his lops before looking me in the face again and asking me why I wasn’t questioning him or his actions… I simply told him it was because I had enough trust in myself and in the observation of any given situation… he mocked me chuckling and that’s when I jabbed the shot into his leg and wiggled myself out of his arms and to the farthest end of the room as he originally instructed… I was still trembling and part of me wanted to breakdown i was so scared and nervous but I didn’t, I know I needed to ensure he was okay and excuse myself at the first available moment before I could finally come back down and process what was happening… his breathing shallowed and he was sitting up against the shelves in the corner, his eyes were slowly changing back to their normal color and I still stsyed very still and quiet in the farthest corner of his office… it seemed like an eternity before he stood himself up and drank the water i had brought him earlier, after he guzzled down half of the bottle he spoke and all he had was “thank you Luci and I’m so sorry.”

The look in eyes was so sorrow filled and it broke my heart to see it… I wasn’t entirely sure what would happen if I scted on my thought but I also didn’t care… I walked over to him, slowly and I gave him a soft and reassuring hug… to my surprise he didn’t even flinch he just took his sttong arms and wrapped them around me, hiz left hand went to my hair and he just sighed and apologized again before thanking me again for doing everything I did and for the hug as well… he assured me that he was fine now and instructed me to head home, take tomorrow off and that he would be taking a personal as well. I knodded and told him goodnight before exiting his office and then grabbing my stuff and immediately leaving the building… it wasn’t until I got the car thst I finally broke down… I just pulled my knees up and pressed myself as tightly as I could in the front seat and cried…

Declan-

“I’m sorry to wake you Luci but I needed to see you.”

Luci-

“Declan what’s wrong?”

I opened the door fully so i could look him over and everything seemed fine… visually at least…

Declan-

“Don’t worry I’m fine and i promise I’m still me…”

“I was.. “

Luci-

“You were just in the neighborhood and decided drop by hehehe?”

“Is that it?”

Declan-

“Haha not exactly, that would be perfect for a cheesy romance scenario but no i was actually awake and couldn’t sleep and honestly after the other day I was just worried about you and I felt an urge to check on you and make sure you were okay.”

Luci-

“You were worried about me?”

“I’m not entirely sure what happened and don’t worry i gave my word i wouldn’t question you but I rationalized it to the possibility of maybe it being some form of stress related psychosis and the shot being similar to Haloperidol but I feel like i should be much more worried about you and your level of stress.”

“Speaking of stress, I actually may have worked out a more suitable schedule for your general clientele list and for your most frequent clients and weekly meetings. I think i may have lessened your normal work load and bought you some additional time to breathe and maybe get things done so you are ahead without being overwhelmed of crammed.”

Declan-

“You continued working even on your days off?”

Luci-

“Yeah, here I’ll make some coffee for us and I’ll show you what I came up with.”

Declan-

“You have a very cozy place.”

“I see you love art as well, that’s something I didn’t know about you.”

Luci-

“I do love art and i do some of my own as well when i have time.”

“The paperwork on the coffee table is what i put together if you want to start skimming it while i finish brewing the coffee.”

Declan-

“Certainly, i can look it over, not that I don’t trust your judgment and professional efficacy already.”

Luci-

“Here, I’m sorry it’s not exactly the type of coffee you normally get but I did my best to substitute and mimic the flavors you enjoy.”

Declan-

“Thank you, you didn’t have to go through all of that trouble especially since i disturbed you so late at night.”

“I was half expecting to see a different side of you too and for you to tell me to go to hell because it’s 1 in the morning haha.”

Luci-

“Hehehe i could’ve, I’m quite grumpy sometimes but I decided to refrain.”

Declan-

“I’ve never seen you act anything less than radiant and kind.”

“I think i’d be in shock if you were grumpy and I’d have to question your stress level next and give you a vacation haha.”

“Work out your schedule at midnight.”

“By the way this schedule is brilliant and so thoroughly arranged!”

“You really are very wonderful and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to trust working so closely with me.”