Chapter 4

Skyler

Time went by real fast and it was Friday evening already. I was sitting on my desk completing some last-minute shenanigans and Shane walks in. "Are you ready Skyler?"

I get up from my chair and replied.

"Yes sir. I have my suitcase with me here. I just have to get some things done and keep these files in the archive room then we can leave."

"Great. I will drop by home till then you can complete whatever work is left." He says. I packed up last night and I also went shopping yesterday for a dress. I brought my suitcase to work itself so that we don't waste much time.

"I am sure it will be done before you come," I said with a smile and he turns around to leave and then turns back to me as he remembers something. "And one more thing Tyler won't be joining us. He has some work to do which I am sure isn't work and Taylor is down with flu."

"You mean only both of us are going," I mumble almost not believing. Tyler and Taylor are not coming which means me alone with Shane.

"Is there a problem with us going alone?" He asks with his eyebrows raised.

"None." I sighed as he left the room. Oh my god. This will be a hell of a weekend alone with Shane. It can be the best or a disaster.

I was a little relieved when I knew Tyler and Taylor were coming because if Shane does something, Tyler would be there but now that he is not coming I was worried. That also means I am going on a weekend alone with Shane.

Maybe we can get closer to each other after this weekend or he will still be professional like he is. Come on Skyler, you stupid its just an event but still. What if?

I sat down and completed my work and after an hour or so Shane came back and luckily I was done with my work by then.

I look at him dressed in casual. He was wearing track pants and a t-shirt. He was wearing sport shoes and his watch that he usually wears. His sunglasses hanging on his t-shirt. This was the first time I was seeing him in casual and he looks hot."Let's go. Are you done?"

"Yeah. I am ready."

We drove our way to the airport and checked in as we seated ourselves in our seats. I could say if nothing else I was pretty happy that my first flight experience was in a luxurious private jet.

I was captivated by it and I was very delighted about the weekend. I looked over to Shane who had his glasses on reading a novel and I started the conversation.

"Which book are you reading?" I asked because I couldn't hold it in. I was curious.

"Nothing that interests you." He shoves me off as he hides his book away and I peeked. I got the name and it was The Fault In Our Stars.

I didn't expect Shane to be into romance novels. You should not judge a book by its cover. He was a live example of it. Now he was scrolling through the phone and I was looking at him when the plane had turbulence and I clutched the armrest of my seat in fear and he notices."Are you fine?"

"Yeah. It's my first time on a flight." I say trembling in fear."Really. I am used to it." Of course, you are a rich fellow. You own a private jet for fuck's sake and I don't even own a car.

He then holds my hand and smiles which reassures me. That was a first. The mere touch of his hand sent chills down my spine.

"It will be fine. I was scared too during my first flight."

I smiled back knowing that he was lying. He lied to just comfort me for the moment and that made my heart flutter. After which he dozed off to sleep and I was watching him sleep. He looked so perfect even while sleeping.

After a six-hour-long flight, we reached LA. Our car was waiting for us at the airport. We droved up to the hotel and checked into our rooms. I was in wow by the fancy rooms.

As soon as I lay on the bed. Ahhh! This is so great. The mattress and the quilt are so soft. It was comfy, cozy, and warm. I can get used to this. I hop on the bed and start jumping on it.

After which I was laying back on the bed thinking of tomorrow and smiled at the thought of it. The next day I took a very very very long bath in the bathtub of this enormous bathroom. I was relaxed and the water soothes my body.

I don't remember when I was this relaxed. After which I got a text from Shane to get ready. I wear my dress and put on some makeup and in an hour I was ready and there was a knock on the door. It was Shane...

"You look beautiful." He whispers says and I blushed. I looked at him and he was wearing a navy blue suit. Navy blue suits him. Maybe this is not going to be a disaster as I thought.

I was fascinated by everything. I was enjoying it and I thought I would be left alone when Shane talks off to others but he never left my side. He took me with him so I was not left alone. I had never seen him this free and happy.

The event was a success and after the long day, we just had I just got rid of the dress. I put on my comfies and huddled into my bed when there was a knock on the door.

Damn it. Who it is now? I scoffed and got up from the bed to answer the door. It felt like the bed was calling out for me and I opened the door sadly. "Shane I mean Sir."

"You can call me Shane. I have to tell you something. Can I come in? If you don't mind. I can come tomorrow if you want. Now would be great. I have to take it off my chest. It all depends on you if you are comfortable." He stutters as he says which said he was nervous.

"It's alright. Come in." If only I had known Shane would show up in the middle of the night I would have dressed in something decent and nice.

He came in and I closed the door behind me. I take a look at him. He was wearing a track pant and a loose top. This was the first time I saw him in nightclothes and I have to admit he looks good in everything. How does he manage to do that? I can only imagine...

"I am sorry if I disturbed you this late but it was urgent." I nod at him and smiled to reassure him."It's fine." What is so urgent? I know it was too much to see him come here in the middle of the night. What was so important that couldn't wait until yesterday? It makes me curious now.

"I know this may sound strange but Skyler I wanted to say more like confess that I have started to grow feelings for you." He sighs and looks at me. I was shocked. What? Like seriously Shane just admitted his feelings for me. I didn't know how to react. I stood there looking at him and he stood there awkwardly expecting an answer.

"Wow."

"I understand if you don't feel the same. I just had to let it out."

"I mean...Uhm...I feel for you too...I Uhm...I don't know what to say...Ah...I..." I take a deep breath to process everything. It's not every day your hot, sexy, and handsome boss confesses his feelings for you. Trust me I haven't had experienced this. I never found a guy who liked me back. This was startling.

I should be happy. This is what I wanted. I have been waiting for so long for this moment and I can't get my words out of my mouth when it's happening. He steps in closer and places a finger on my lips."Shhh! I got my answer."

And I blushed as I lowered my eyes. He leaned in and I closed my eyes then I was brought back to reality when my hand slipped from the desk I was sitting.

I was daydreaming sitting on my desk. I just dozed off and I can't believe it was a dream. It felt so real and what if it turns true.

How am I supposed to face him now and spend the entire weekend with him alone? For now, I better finish the work before he comes back. I pick up the files and take the key to the archive room.

After I arranged the files I updated them on the computer after a lot of typing. I completed my work I thought I was finished and was leaving the room. I was at the door and was about to lock it when I remember that I left my phone on the table.

I went back to the archive room to find my phone underlying several files down. I exhaled a sigh of relief as I found it, it was still cracked. I didn't have the time and money to repair it, all my salary was used on my grandma's medicines and doctor fees, apart from that the rent, phone bill and many more.

I put my phone in my back pocket and as I was about to step out the door closes again. This should have been fixed after the last time.

I run towards the door and try to open the door and when I find it that it's jammed again and I have locked in the room again and this time

I was alone.

Shane was not with me.

Panic started to rise within me and I was sweating uncontrollably. I banged the door hoping that someone would hear me but later I realized everyone must have left by this time.

Panic started to kick in and I was having difficulty breathing. The chest pain was back. Worse than before. I took a few deep breaths but nothing helped.

I was scared now closed up in this room all alone. I quickly take out my phone from my pocket and with trembling hands checked for any signal.

As time passed by it made me difficult to stand still. I was trapped in this cold dark room and the only light that was on went out. I had no signal on my phone and slowly I was feeling incapable to stay calm and everything around me was spinning uncontrollably. I could feel my eyes closing and then I felt a blow on my head as my head hit the ground.

Shane

I hurried back home and took a shower and after I freshened up. I put on comfy casuals for the journey and took my suitcase and drove back to the office.

On my way back I texted Skyler to come down with her suitcase. She didn't see my message and I kept my phone aside hoping she would see it till the time I reach. I don't have to go upstairs to tell her that it's time to go.

After a fifteen-minute drive, I reached and there was no sight of her. I waited for a while and then I see that she hasn't seen the text yet so I decide to give her a call and her phone was unreachable. I have to go up to call her.

I took the lift up and no one was up here this time. The lights were off and everyone had winded up work and left for home and I couldn't see Skyler anywhere. I checked her cabin and then mine.

I then checked if she was by the coffee machine. I even checked Tyler's cabin just in case. She was nowhere. It was strange and I wondered where she went. I was getting worried a bit. That's when it clicked

'keep these files in the archive room'

The unseen messages and her phone was unreachable.

All of it made sense now.

I quickly grabbed the duplicate key of the archive room and rushed there. I quickly opened the room hoping Skyler to be fine. God knows how long she was stuck here. Please Skyler be fine but I was late because when I opened the door she was already unconscious...

(What will happen to Skyler? Will she be fine? Did Shane reach on time? What happens next? Find out in next chapter)