Skylar's Choice

Ian Cole

I turned around at the man that was leaning on the doorframe to the library. How did I not even feel his presence? I need to stop reminiscing. Especially with this case when that girl is constantly under attack.

              I glared at the man, “I’m here for a job.”

              The man looked me up and down, studying me. I meet his stare head on and studied him as well. He was probably 6-foot-tall, with hazel eyes and black hair that stopped right above his eyes. His whole posture told me that he was confident in his body and whatever skills he might have. I knew from the file that Marcus sent me that this was the brother. His name is Ian Cole.

              ” Did my father send you here for me? Don’t even bother you aren’t my type.”

              His comment snapped me out of my assessment of him, “I’m sorry, what?”

              He glared at me and started walking closer to me, “You heard me. I want nothing to do with an arranged marriage. Especially since my sister is in so much trouble right now. You can take your greedy-self off these premises right now and never return here again.”

              I looked at him, half expecting him to show some sort of humor on his face to show me he was kidding. Nothing at all. This guy really believed I was here to seduce him!! Ha! Jokes on him. Maybe I should just play along. Marcus should be close to officially introducing me anyway to everyone. I laughed inside before putting on a pout on my face, “Aww, baby don’t be like that! I only want you! I promise I am not after your money!”

              Ian's eyebrows meet each other on his forehead. I have to admit I can see what Marcus was talking about with the looks department, "You are just another girl after the money that I have due to my family ties. I don't have any time for this stupidity."

             I watched as Ian clenched his fists and laughed, "Oh, honey you cant get rid of me that easily."

             His face started turning red with anger, "I said get out of my house! Leave us alone!"

            "Skylar? Where did you go?"

            Marcus poked his head around the door frame. He looked between me and Ian, his eyes slowly narrowing at how Ian's stance towards me was a little aggressive. 

            Ian on the other hand was starting to look more confused than angry now, "Who are you?"

            "My name is Marcus. Who are you?"

            I chose this moment to speak, "This is Ian Cole."

            I couldn't help laughing at Marcus's face as understanding crept to his face. He knew I was messing with Ian.

            Ian looked from me to Marcus, "What are you two doing here? Are you just after my father's money as well?"

            Marcus shooked his head, "I'm sorry, Mr. Cole. My name is Marcus as previously stated. This is Skylar. She is the bodyguard from the Blue Coats that was hired by your father to look after your sister during this time."

            Ian snapped his head to me with a look of disbelief, "If that is so then why did you say those things o me?"

            I couldn't control my giggles at that point, "I couldn't help messing with you since you just judge me by my cover and thought the worst."

            I walked past Ian while brushing his shoulder. I came face to face with Marcus, "Come on. You need to introduce me to that girl I will be watching after from now on."

            As Marcus led the way out of the library, I could feel Ian's stare at the back of my head.