Her Black

Looking down from big glass window of her office, Anna saw people moving around on street looking like little ants. Things have changed in last 5 years and She had build it up again which came crashing down to her those years back. She didn't knew if she was talking about her world or her self. She couldn't have even dreamed about it, how things have turned up to be. It was like she could still feel every moment with him those years back. She still don't know what to feel about it, about him. Her past comes haunting her down every now and then; yet it is a part of her life she still lives for. It keeps her going yet kills her again to remember every time. She felt like a self destructive person. It was ironic how behind the facade of emotionless women, Still thousand of emotions were breathing till now. Exhaling tiredly She let go of all the turmoil she was holding up. She felt the presence in room. She could almost feel fear emitting from a far. She gloated at the fact that the men double her size and age was afraid of her. Everyone in her office was. Just like it was supposed to be. She made sure that everyone does anyway. Turning slowly with her usual stoic expression while gesturing for him to take a seat she said "I was wandering Mr. Parker if you could help me in remembering something? " "Yes Ma'am, what is it?" "When we had a meeting last month, what was it I told you?" He visibly paled, He must have understood what was coming next. "I had to achieve the target this month otherwise I am fired" "I suppose you know what to do next Mr. Parker, I expect your resignation on my table by this evening" She started going through her files while Mr. Parker left her cabin. Old Anna would have surely cried for old man. Old Anna it is. She was busy musing about her old self when there was knock on the door followed by Denny's entry; that to without waiting for response. Denial was her PR as well as her only friend. Having the built of 6 ft. he was quite a nerdy type of guy, apparently very odd combination. He himself was odd. Strolling in front of her table he asked "Why you did that Ann? You already knew that proposed target was unrealistic." "Mr. Waterbrook where are the file I asked for?" She knew how much he hate it when she used his last name. It was her way to make him understand that it was not his place to say anything here. It was her office and things will go as she thinks fit. He understood what was she trying to do but thought better to do anything to piss her off anymore. It never brings out anything good in end anyway. Taking the file he brought with himself, he showed her the report of the latest takeover. "Ann I looked through it and I must say it is not as profitable as our other takeovers. If anything this deal might hamper our goodwill in market. I don't think you should get through this takeover. I am just surprised you even considered it in first place" He genuinely was confused, he knew her for so long and was always as awestruck by her intelligence as by her beauty. It was just unlike her to do this. Ann was not impressed by his comment. She knew all this beforehand but this deal was more then that and it will be done no matter what. "I don't remember asking for your opinion" "But Ann.." "Fix my date of meeting for this takeover and make sure that they should not have any other option but to say yes" It was odd.. Denial thought, but he will do this so he can see what was going through her head. he was getting uneasy feeling about her sudden change in behaviour. She have him and until he is there, no harm will come her way. He made all the necessary arrangements for next week. She prepared herself for the meeting and more importantly to face him. No matter for how many years she was planning this encounter, it was still too much for her. She loved him. She loved him so much that even the thought of it hurt her beyond repair. She knew this was not going to be easy.It was never easy in first place. his presence had that kind of effect on her. She was stepping in to lion's den and it was as crazy as it could be. But it is something which is needed to be done. She was well aware of his search for her. The time with him taught her that he was not the one to let things go but she was not ready to face him. Not ready to take everything back, to take back whatever he took from her those years back. But now is the right time, then why was it making her feel uneasy. Thought of being in front of him was making it hard to breathe. She could feel her heartbeat. The intensity of those eyes was still very fresh in her memories. Feel of his iron grip on her wrists were still intact. So much for being prepared. But it was now or never. So she readied herself to face her devil.. her black. Whole night was passed staring at that plain wall and waiting for her doom. Unaware about the little movements next to window. *** Jonathan Black was a men, everyone would stay clear of. He was everything you would never wish in your life. He was feared and known for not having mercy on even his friends. If they could actually call themselves that. No, he didn't go around killing people. That was a pure waste of time. He would not even spare a glance without reason to him. If there was something he hated with all his might, it was wasting time. Actually he hated almost everything in world. He was pure devil when pissed off and never allowed anyone to think otherwise; right now he was pissed off beyond words to say the least. Right now time was not on his side as it seems. The company of his dead brother was on verge of liquidation. Money was not a problem for him, he had plenty. But he didn't had the right sources to induce it in business right now. He can't belief the way he was trapped but this is the only memory he have of his brother and he was not going to let it slip out of his hands that easily. He was getting ready for his meeting with Ms. Pearce who was interested in takeover. he wanted to deny but this situation was insane. There was nothing going on for him. Like he said, he was trapped. Bringing some money legally in business was not possible. He felt ashamed of being this helpless. On the other hand they were once again on the dead end in finding his Ann. He had his best men out there trying to find her. It was like she vanished from the face of earth. With the kind of connections he had if he wished he could have any criminal in front of him in 48 hours and here he was standing like such a failure in front of mirror staring at his reflection. Anyone could see desperation in his eyes from not being able to find her in last 5 years. He was going crazy as the days passed by. It was like he was losing it altogether. There was nothing to hold on to anymore. He couldn't even find it in himself to think about where she could be. Hell! if she was alive or.. damn! It was messing up with his head. Like he was not considered insane before. Reaching for the red pouch which looked out of place in between most stylish and expensive things in his wardrobe, he took out a golden bracelet with a little star in the centre. Tracing this delicate thing with his finger he recalled it once again. He was laying on grass staring at the dark sky with Ann in his arms. So perfect! like she just belonged there with all the innocence in world. Nudging him she said' Look at the sky so dark.. so black' 'just like me' She smiled at that and looked deep in his eyes' yes and I will put stars in there' Taking out bracelet from her wrist, she gave it to him. She stared at her confused that why was she giving him that bracelet. She nudged him again to take it. When he realised she was giving him her father's gift. To the one who gave her more tears then smiles. 'No, I can't take it, your father gave it to you and I know how much it matters to you.' 'So do you and it is a promise for all stary nights to come' He was holding her tight that night, staring at the only star he will ever need in life. She was so innocent and fragile that it pained him to look at her. He knew he didn't deserve her. He was taking too much from her and he couldn't help it. She bring out the best and worst in him at the same time. She fed to his beast and he couldn't help but crave more. She was as sweet as honey and he was everything bitter in world. That night he promised himself that he will be damned if he ever allowed her to leave his life. He was going to do everything it takes to keep her by his side for whole life. He couldn't imagine himself without her. He needed her and there was no denying now. He was done pretending otherwise. She was the only one who could repair him and save him from himself. That was the most beautiful night of his life. Yet here he was remembering all of it again. It was like daily ritual for him to take out the bracelet and relive the memory. but it was time to get on with the day and be done with it. His meeting with Ms. pearce was in few hours. He studied her profile in detail, he liked to know what or who he was dealing with beforehand. He was the kind of person who hated everything unplanned. He was impressed to say the least with this lady. That women was f*****g ruthless. The way she made her way to the top in last few years was remarkable. Her story was impressive. But there was two things which were not sitting well with him. First, her name Anna Pearce seemed familiar. It made him feel a certain way and he didn't like it. But may be it was just the name Anna because of which he was being paranoid. Secondly, there was no photograph of her in records which was strange. His staff knew well that he liked to have every last details on table before meeting anyone new. He will need to have word with his secretary about it. He brushed it of for now as it was just a matter of few hours, then all will come clean. It will time to meet very interesting Ms. Pearce. He couldn't deny that he was curious to meet her even if she was coming for taking over her beloved brother. What he didn't knew was the fact that this meeting will change everything again. For good or bad? Time will tell itself.