Chapter Twelve: Past: Breaking Boundaries

My body felt sore, my eyelids felt paralyzed, I was overheating and my alarm would not shut the hell up. I'm returning to work today and it's about time. Jus made love to me more times than my body could handle until I just floated on the pleasures of air. The alarm finally snoozed but even I knew that it wouldn't last, when it rang again it would be louder.

Would we last though?

"You're tensing under me and I don't like it one bit. That means you're overthinking, stop it, and just relax." Jus murmured. Sleep visible in his tone.

"We have to go to work." I whispered but I made no attempt to move.

"Does your body really have the energy right now?"

"Yes." No

"That means I didn't do it right." He whispered as he nibbled on my ear. Oh oh

I got into the office twenty minutes late with my legs painfully moving. I should have not lied.

'You don't regret it though' I groaned. My mind was awfully loud today. I quickly texted Ann to meet me in my office as I opened the door.

"You're late today." A voice said.

I shrieked at the sound, turning to see Owen. His face had slight bruises and he was dressed in loose clothing. He heals fast.

"Owen I'm glad to see that you're okay." I said honestly. I wouldn't have appreciated if Justin killed a client, I could imagine the scandal the media would create.

"Thank you, also for calling the paramedics. Honestly the quick save was needed."

"No problem, I do apologize that I'm late. I don't usually do this but- "

"Today was unexpected. It's okay." He said with a smile.

"I do apologize for what happened at my place…"

"No, it's my fault I should not have done all those things. It was horrific. Justin is a very lucky man. I hope to see you tomorrow at Tiffany's for our next meeting." He said and left. I looked at my desk and found a bouquet of roses and a box of Ferro Roche'. I smiled. My door opened just then and I turned to find Justin at the door.

"I saw Owen leave here, what did he want?" he asked.

"He just apologized and changed our meeting date which I forgot." I said

"Then the chocolate and roses?"

"He left them here."

Justin took them and threw them in the garbage tin.

"I'll buy it for you myself." He said while leaving the office with a bang.

I left my office with notes for Michael concerning the financial scores. Excited to have something right going on. Work was the distraction I needed. I knocked on his door before entering. He smiled at me when he looked up at me.

"I have the pitch of the century going on right now and I promise you, we'll have the very first branch building project start in a month." I said with glee.

I handed him the notes and explained the different procedures needed plus how it would operate.

"Okay let's talk finances; how do you expect us to gain money for such an unexpected route?" he asked

I passed him the folder I had and watched him grin.

"How?" he gasped

"Your employees are very talented especially Ann. The girl got distinctions for a reason."

"You guys are amazing! Listen I want you and Ann to prepare for a board meeting. I'll set it up for Friday." He said as he pulled out his list of numbers and began dialing. I was about to leave the office until he said "what happened at your apartment yesterday, I hope everything works out and remember I'm here for you kid. No matter what, you're exceptional."

"Thank you." I whispered with my back still turned to him.

I went to my office with a smile and slight peace at heart. Dialling Ann, I requested her presence, I felt more at peace with my work life. Pulling out sticky notes, markers, and boards I was excited. I heard the door opened and thought it was Ann.

"So, we have only two days to complete this presentation." I started.

I was immediately pulled back into a hard chest and turned to the side. Soft lips caressed my lips and a shiver went through me. The kiss was light and untampered. It was foreign but it kind of made me swoon. My eyelids stayed close as I let the moment play out. I opened my eyes hoping for blue-green eyes but it seems the devil plays ugly. The door opened and Ann walked, frozen at the door, looked from me to him, she opened her mouth but no words would come out. I wouldn't be able to comprehend the situation myself, in the arms of a man with our face inches apart but instead of it being the man you are loyal to, it's your lover's enemy.

"Mr. Taylor I asked you not to enter this office since you didn't have an appointment." Ann said. Ann and I's eyes met, automatically knowing Justin would have Owen's head for stealing a kiss.