Life, Love, Mates?

North Carolina is it?

Arthur POV:

I wake up with the effects of last night's heavy drinking kicking into overdrive and clouding my senses. And aww f**k, who is this in my bed. Holy s**t it's already 8:40, I have to get this show on the road. I quickly jump into action, and hope that by the time I finish my shower she will disappear along with this hangover.

I shower all of last night's choices off of me, dry off, dress, take an aspirin, and set up my assistant via phone call since I am already late today. After, I look around my master bathroom that's done in light gray and navy blue for a hair brush to smooth out my current unruly dark brown hair. You know what, just screw it! i cannot be bothered right now. I finish putting on my shoes, and glance at my now messy as f**k marble floor, sitting section, and double vanity. I guess I should give my cleaners a raise. Done scolding myself and making mental notes, I step out of the bathroom.

"What in the ever loving f**k! Your still here... um...Tiffany?" I exclaim the first part unintentionally.

Across my huge black and white room, What-is-her-name from last night is laying completely conscious and naked all over my king-sized bed, and once fresh bedding. I guess she is pretty, with her long, luscious, light brown hair, her pale legs that go for miles, and her encapsulating hazel eyes, but it was just a one night stand. I have things to do, and an escapade I do not intend on repeating on a more serious level.

"My names Britany. I see you're grumpy. But that's okay sir, I can make you feel good again like last night. And..." I cut her off.

"Look, I am late for work, and I need you to leave. Thanks for last night, but I was very clear with you then and still am now that this was just sex." I respond firmly.

She looks at me defeated and upset. However, at least she stopped playing with herself in front of me trying to entice me. She makes a pouty face and inches closer to me on all fours, just as my work phone rings.

 I answered, "Hello, this is Arthur James CEO of James Corporations speaking."

"Hey, sir. I just wanted to know what your progress on coming in to the office is, because you have an appointment in town at 9:45, and several in the office today." My assistant asks me. Meanwhile, Britany is now undoing the belt of my pants despite my feeble protests and I finally just say f**k it.

Ellie's POV:

I arrived safely to NC yesterday, and was way to exhausted to do anything other than unpack the essentials into a small country home on my plot of land. After I unrolled a spare sleeping bag, as I was way to lazy to set up the bed, and slept on the floors of the house, I came down to clean a couple days before my official trip. I awoke a little stiff at my usual time of six, and put the house together a little. Setting up the bed, couch, tables and brought the luggage and toiletries in. That was the lot of it as I figured I would buy more as needed.

I successfully find the coffee I packed and make a fresh pot before leaving to meet Mr. James. On my way out of the house, I come across a stray dog/wolf-like animal with no collar, and a heart breaking whine. I immediately stop what I am doing, and walk over to the guy to soothe it. I am going to have to be a little late to this meeting. I cannot just leave the poor thing alone.

"Here boy, it's okay lovie. I am here now." I say while slowing inching toward him, crouched over. He allows me to reach him, and he immediately starts showing love by licking me. He decides that he wants to like right near my ear, causing me to laugh, and thus startling the poor creature making him become guarded and anxious. He then starts to growl and bark at me.

I say, "Shhh. Sorry love-bug. I am so sorry. I am just ticklish. I think I will call you Bubbie, and take you to the V E T to check you out. It's ok my love. Come here."

The amber eyes of Bubbie meets mine in question, but eventually his grayish-brown fur that is standing on end drops and he approaches me slowly, watching for any sudden movement. Once he is close to me, he circles me, before subbing himself on me in an affectionate way.

Once he has calmed, I stand from my sitting position and lead him up from the main back road of Willow Way to my car, to which he protests and sprints off. I feel defeated, maybe he will come back if I leave food and shelter for the little guy. 

But sweet peaches, I have to move to really get to my meeting with Mr. James on time, I want to make a great first impression, as he basically runs the town.