Anna.

CHAPTER 11

Mum I can't believe you did this how could you? do you realize the gravity of what you have done you portrayed me as incompetent and made a big fool out of me by calling him to help in legacy.

Lucil simply stared at her bristling son tired of his ranting Henry stop acting like a child everything I do is still for your benefit you know it. And it's not my fault you couldn't handle the business.

Mum don't give me that crap about my inability to run "Legacy " I never wanted to anyways you forced me into it all this is you mum and to think you told me Venice was not part of us and we had to kick him out how then do you explain the entrance you gave him?

Christ Henry will you quite down someone might hear you she whispered rushing to close the door and the windows no one absolutely no one must hear what you have just uttered now okay?

When he remained silent starring at her through stormy eyes she continued to talk frantic to calm him down. Son can't you see what I am trying to do the company is folding up and we will be left with nothing.

Jeeze mom we still have other ventures and-

There is no other like legacy and sooner or later those ones will crumble too. we just can't let legacy fall apart it was your father's sweetheart.

Father is dead he would never find out also I hate Venice simply can't stand him he was the old man's favorite.

Astonished at the height of hatred in his eyes she could only hope he saw reasons with her plan. Henry son look at me we are still on the same page honey but I need him to invest his time and money in the company and we will kick him out again.

He is not a fool mum he will figure it out.

If we could achieve it the first time it is not impossible though he talked of owning shares this time.

You see that's exactly what I am scared of -

Sshhh you have nothing to be afraid of this company is yours alone and am with you but the bottom line remains that you have to act nice and kind towards him okay? can you do that for me?

I will try mum .

Honey promise me you will not just try but do as I say.

Ok okay hell I promise .

Thanks son everything will be fine trust me son.

I hope so I will just get a shot or two into my system.

No he is coming in today I want him to see you at your best.

Hell we have to impress him now just because he has made a few bucks?

Lucil thought it best not to mention that it wasn't just a few bucks he was actually rolling in money if his net worth is anything to go by. Henry I just want you to be in control and in charge when he gets here go make sure the office is in order and everyone is doing their job. I will wait at the door and await his arrival.

Really mum you are overdoing it.

Honey just do as I tell you to.

Okay am going now he replied irritated as hell.

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Anna stared at herself in the full length mirror and hoped she looked presentable and professional. He was constantly complaining on her outfits she had deprived herself sleep most of the night because of choice of which to wear.

She had finally settled on a penciled long pants with matching loose jacket. Her hair was tied up in a tight ponytail and had a brush with her in case it decided to act up. Venice's brush she stared at it everything she had at this moment she owed to him yet he refuses her gratitude and frown when called kindhearted. Breathing through her nerves she smiled gently on sighting a tube of balm that was kept on her table taking it she applied a generous amount to her mouth and carefully closed the lid back. she won't bite her lips today she reminded herself and stepped out of her room and stared directly into his eyes quickly lowering her eyes she apologized sorry I kept you waiting on the first day at the job.

He had never seen her in anything but ballerina short gowns and when a man suddenly gets used to her fragile beauty bam she changed tactics. The pantsuit he couldn't recollect purchasing for her outlined her figure more and made her look strong, capable and feminine at the same time.

What do you think? she asked when he remained silent on her appearance.

You will do let's go.

She followed him outside and stood silently as he opened the passengers door for her.

You can give me the address I will get there.

He looked puzzled at her and how will you get there?

I will walk it's fine.

Why can't you ride with me in the car?

Did I forget to mention from where I come from you were prohibited from owning a car and being seen in one except for the president and other few officials the consequences of doing otherwise is quite severe.

Christ Anna he took her face in his hands and rubbed gently angry and distraught at what she had to go through. This is not North Korea you are very far away from there and would never go back okay? you won't ever have to walk on foot again in your life. At his proclamation they eyes stayed on each other's wordlessly before he broke the contact. if you wish we could skip today's job you will get some rest and we start officially tomorrow.

No don't disrupt your plans because of me let's go to work today she said quickly refusing to believe that he would forgo a days work for her sake those thought were dangerously delicious she would focus on now riding with him in the sleek car.

If that's your take on that get in then he said holding the door for her again. she hesitated for a bit looked back at him to get her bearing.

Don't worry it doesn't bite.

Wow the chairs were comfy and huge that was her first thought and she liked the interior design but it turned confined and tight when Venice entered inside the car.

Are you alright? he asked seeing the colour her face was emanating.

Perfect.

Okay let's move fasten your seatbelt he said to her fastening his. He turned to see her see her struggling right I forgot here let me help you with it.

She held her breath and stopped all her feeble attempts she could smell his Cologne as he was In close proximity with her and it muddled her brain.

He drew really close to her got hold of the belt and tucked it neatly to its clip his hair slightly touched her face and he stared at her face a moment longer he never seemed to get tired of doing that he thought relaxing back in his seat.

She didn't think her face could get any hotter she thought of anything to say to break the awkward silence. Thanks it looked easier when I saw you do it.

His only acknowledgement of hearing her was a slight nod she might even had imagined. she simply wanted to bite her fingers and run but that's not a biffiting attitude of a P. A.

She would face today heads on and try not to be scared or nervous. she had read a text in his office that the fastest way to get over a fear was face it and she will do just that.

We are here welcome to"legacy "he said softly.

Christ so soon it's been merely minutes since they left the house you see why she didn't like cars with their posh chairs lurring one to sleep and confined space not to talk of embarrassing seatbelts.

C'mon let go inside.

She alighted slowly prolonging the moment and was enternally grateful when he held her hand. she intwined their hands and squeezed gently as they made their way inside the hallway.