CHAPTER 22

After last night Dean woke up with a smile on his face and a newfound energy. He had gone to his home gym and worked out double what he would normally and he still wasn't tierd.

He had liked the way she had stared at his chest when they met up in this life. He had just been wearing a towel at that time and now last night he had caught her glancing his way a few times. He was happy he led a regimented lifestyle of working out every morning. It all had been worth it.

He had showered, dressed and then stood in front of the mirror trying to fix his tie. He hated to wear a tie and never learnt properly how to tie one. He gave up after a few minutes goes and stuffed it into his tailored trouser pocket, Oliver would tie it for him in the office. A sudden thought crossed his mind, maybe he could ask the angel next door?

Shaking his head to shake away his thoughts from his mind, he remembered that his new strategy was that he would give her a few days for her to miss him. After all, she had painted him in his absence, he smiled again as he put on his coat and grabbed his car keys. Clearly what the mind thinks of subconsciously is what it desires... Right? It gave him hope and allowed him to believe.

He walked out of his condo and smiled at her door before getting into the lift and heading for the basement car park. Exiting the lift he walked to his matte black Bugatti Veyron and got in the driver's side.

He looked up and saw Aprils car parked in front of him. He suddenly remembered the unbelievable statement she had made last night when he plummeted to hell. She had wanted to meet up with the two huge lightbulbs on Saturday as well as himself, he took out his phone and called Casey immediately.

Casey answered in a cheerful voice, "Hey man, what's up so early."

"Why are you so happy?" Dean asked.

"Well last night me and..." Casey started to talk but Dean rolled his eyes. No one wanted to hear about another couple when he hadn't won his angel yet.

"Don't tell me, I don't want to know what you and Michael got up to," Dean answered.

"Then why did you ask?" Casey answered laughing slightly.

"Nevermind that, I need a favour. You and your boyfriend are not, can you hear me? You can not go out with me and April on Saturday." Dean announced so he was very clear about what he needed from his childhood friend.

"You want us to accompany you and April, no problem buddy." Casey teased his friend.

Dean pinched his glabella and spoke as can't as he could manage, "I want to be alone, with April so you and your boyfriend are not allowed to come. Make up any excuse but do not come out on Saturday night."

Casey smiled, happy for his childhood friend and of course he didn't want to ruin it. But who didn't love to tease someone who usually doesn't care for anything?

"Fine, only if you lend me your McLaren P1 LM." Casey waited for the response from his friend. Michael loved cars and if he could borrow one of the limited edition cars Dean owned he would get praise from Michael.

"Sure, whatever. So long as I don't see you or Micheal on Saturday." Dean replied.

"Deal, so.." Casey started to speak again.

Beep Beep Beep

Dean had hung up, his friend liked to ramble on and he was not in the mood to listen. He sighed and put his phone on the passenger seat. He took out his keys and before he started his car he saw the lift doors open, which made him pause.

As his angel swayed out of the lift and walked towards her car she stole his heart and his gaze filled with desire and need. She was dressed in a tight burgundy dress, her curves and long legs were excessively sinful to share with others. Her long wavy dark hair fell like a waterfall down her back and as always he had the urge to run his fingers through it.

She had a look of fierce independence in her eyes. There was nothing princess like about his angel, her eyes held her desire to thrive and seize her life. A flame he didn't want anyone to put out. He didn't see that fierceness in her eyes in his past life, but then maybe he wasn't looking hard enough.

She was his chaos and honey, all things sweet and lovely. Like magic and stars that could captivate and light up his darkness.

He watched as April got into her car and fix her hair in the mirror as she got in. She adjusted her seat which made him smile. She wore heels but she was quite petit and he liked her height, it added to her adorableness.

Only after she drove away in her car did Dean start his engine and drive off behind her. He willed her to turn around and maybe see him but she didn't. He watched her drive off and turn right, he was headed left but he glanced over and saw a silver car stay close behind her. Was this a coincidence?

Dean took out his phone and dialled, "Hey, run this plate for me and let me know the details asap."

Dean gave the cars registration number and hang up the phone. On the way to work, he thought of who he should use from his security team to follow April without her noticing.

Meanwhile, April was on her way to work blissfully, unaware Dean had already cancelled the two light bulbs coming on Saturday and she was wondering how to ask Micheal to accompany them, without her work colleagues noticing. She didn't want them to think that she had special treatment or privileges.

_______

April drove all the way to Walker interiors she enjoyed her newfound freedom of driving and independence and creativity that the job would allow her to have. She felt she had really made great progress in this life. She parked her car in the underground car park and she grabbed her bag before exiting her car.

Today would only be her second day working here and after yesterday she hoped to have no further issues with Emily her manager. Just as she headed for the lift she saw Sophie and Sean arrive at the same time beside her. She pressed the lift button and waited as they approached.

"Good morning," April offered a friendly smile to both Sean and Sophie.

"Morning," Sean replied as he kept his head down continuing to text away on his phone.

"Hey, so yesterday was a little bit chaotic. I wonder will we see any more elites today. I have to say Dean Davis is everyone's, perfect man." Sophie rambled on as the lift arrived and they all got in together.

April hit their floors button and Sophie continued, "I mean our manager is pretty and all but hey she has no chance with Dean Davis, be careful though I saw the looks she was giving you."

April nodded and thanked Sophie for her advice, "Thanks for the advice, I intend to keep my head down and work away. I will only meet Dean... I mean me Davis for work purposes." April doesn't know why she was explaining and her here she was rambling on just like Sophie had.

Bing

The lift door opened wide and all three of them got out one after the other. April looked up and see that Emily's desk was empty so she heaved a sigh of relief for now. Next, she saw Paul and Aarna walking from the coffee point in the corner of the room towards their desks.

April smiled as she saw Aarna approach her, as always she looked bubbly and friendly., "Morning Aarna, hi Paul." April greeted them both.

"Hey," Paul glanced her way before sitting down at his desk.

Aarna beamed in response, "Good morning, I'm so gas you came back. Sometimes people run after the first week or day."

April wondered what Aarna had meant but she didn't enquire instead she smelt the coffee in her hands, "Can you show me how to use the coffee machine?"

"Sure no problem." Aarna waited while April grabbed her bag under her desk and headed towards her again. They both went to the small kitchenette in the corner of the office. Aarna took the time to explain everything from coffee too who to approach for help, who to avoid and even some past celebrity clients they had.

This was the first true female gossip session that April had had and she was enjoying how animated and funny Aarna was as she told her stories. They finished off their coffee in the break room before returning to their desks.

But before Aarna sat down she asked April, "Lunch today remember to welcome you to the team, no going back on your word."

April smiled and nodded in response she had no intention of running and even looked forward to lunch with Aarna, she was bubbly and fun to be around. Her gossip was light hearted and was never about hurting other peoples feelings.

April switches on her laptop and dove straight into work, she researched fabric and materials to use. She had an idea for Deans vibe, after last night she knew a little more about him and what he may like.

After a few hours of working straight, she had totally lost herself while building up a visual interior design to show Dean. She hadn't noticed the time until she heard heels approach her desk and she looked up. She saw Sophie and Aarna with their bags on their shoulders waiting for her.

"Is there something..." April wondered if she jad done something then Aarna spoke up.

"Lunch remember, just us girls. The boys went for tacos and we are going to one of the nicer spots down the street."Aarna answered.

Only then did April look around and see that Paul and Sean had already gone.

Bing

The lift door opened and Emily got out. April stood up and lifted her bag on her shoulder before walking with Sophie and Aarna to the door.

Emily was wearing another provocative low cut dress as she walked into the office. She glared at them, why can't she be friendly thought April.

Emily there down her bag and bellowed, " And where do you all think you are going. Don't you all have huge projects your working on? Yet you all think you have time to go for lunch together like you are all in middle school or something."

Aarna slightly fidgeted beside April and it made her furrow her eyebrows. Boss or not she should not bully others. So she spoke up, "Sorry I know that I am new here but aren't we all entitled to a lunch break? We would not take any longer than the break time we are slotted."

Emily glared fiercely back, "I am your boss and as your boss, I am telling you, you are allowed a lunch break but the allotted time for lunch is no longer an hour but a half an hour as we are so very busy."

"That's fine as the company comes first we will be back shortly," April replied and then she ushered the two quiet girls into the lift and out of the company.

"I think there is a cafe, shall we head there? It'll be a quick celebratory bite." Asked April as she stared at the two shell-shocked girls.

"What the..." Aarna started to enquire.

"Yeah, no one speaks to Emily like that, let alone stands up for themselves. You also put her in her place. I am so jealous you had me wanting to watch but hide at the same time." Sophie replied quickly.