Please

4. Destroy It

Did I just?

I didn't.

But I did.

I apolo..apologized.

To her.

Lord no.

I bang my head on the desk repeatedly and then rub my sore forehead.

What is she doing to me?

"Mr. Wright, I just ringed to tell you that most employees have sent out for lunch" my receptionist informs me.

"Thanks Cali, you may take a break also."

"Thanks sir" I cut the call and decide to pay Aspen a visit. I did promise to respect her and I needed to be there before my brother was.

I hurriedly saved my work on my laptop and made it to her office, but froze from what I saw. Aspen was on Damien's lap laughing away at something he said.

Perfect.

I clear my throat at Aspen springs up. Damien looks at me annoyed and I internly roll my eyes at him.

"May I borrow my brother for just a second please?" I say faking kindness. He rolls his eyes and whispers something in Aspens ear making her smile widely and nod.

I gritted my teeth, irritated "Anytime now Damien" He huffed and we both walked to my office.

"Yes brother"

"You know I like her" I seethed.

"Oh really? Is that why you treat her like trash every chance you get. You haven't been nice to her since you arrived. Her tears and cameras prove it. Plus I don't want her to become one of your little one night stands."

"I'm trying to change that and she won't" I sigh sitting on my desk " She's different"

"Then start treating her like it. Keep it professional sure, but to what extent?"

"Okay fine, so you'll back off?"

" I don't know...she's interesting..like you said...she's different"

"Damien" I say in a warning tone. He knows very well that I liked her from the beginning. I mean sure I'm mean to her sometimes but those are all tests and plus we're in a workplace, but I realize I gotta change it to get her. And trust me, I will get her.

"Ok Ok jeez" he says hands up "what do you want me to do though? We've created quite a bond"

"I don't care" I say raising an eyebrow "destroy it"

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Aspen's POV

Spraining my ankle and ending up on Damien's lap was not how I intended on spending my lunch, so when Dante saw me, I freaked. Then he called for Damien so I brushed it off. Its nothing I told myself. Nothing at all.

Yea...right.

Just shut the hell up.

When Dante called Damien, Damien whispered/promised that he would bring me out for ice cream! But its now four o'clock ... He promised me that three hours ago. He probably got busy and I was not about to look for him so I started packing up my stuff. When I was turn I checked in with Dante to see If there was anything he'd like me to do before I left and you know what he did?

He called me into his office.

Life just loves me.

I hang up the office phone and groan. I slowly make my way to his office, my boots clicking on the tiles since mostly everyone was on their way home, it was eerily quiet.

"Ms. Williams, how are you?' He asked sitting on his chair.

"I'm good, and you" I say warily

"I'm splendid"  he replied and I snorted.

Snorted.

In front of him.

He looks quite amused too with that smug smirk on his face.

"Is there a reason you called me in here?" I say annoyed.

"Oh right." He answers getting up from his seat he came in front of me cupping my chin and I froze.

Um... Isn't anyone seeing this?

With on hand on my chin the other one circled around my waist.

What the fudge was happening?

"Go on a date with me."

#

He's joking right?

Right?

I give him a deadpanned look and raised an eyebrow.

"Listen buddy I know you're trying to be nice to me but you don't have to go that far" I pointed out getting out of his grip.

"No this is not me being nice princess, I really do like you." Princess. Lord is this another dream? Aspen you better wake up right now!

"No its not a dream" he informs amused.

I said that aloud?!

"Yes you did"

I really have to work on that

"Yes you d-"

"Shut up. And what are you even doing? Just yesterday you were calling me slut-"

"And I apologized" he clarified

"- and other names. Saying that I wanted your brother for his money and how I couldn't get you. Now you want me?" I scoffed.

"Yes." He answers simply and I couldn't stop my hand as I smacked his face.

"You really are a pig" I say as I looked at his shocked expression. I then stormed out of his office ensuring that I slammed the door and angrily waited for the elevator mumbling profanities.

"Aspen"

"Go away" I demand just as the elevator door opens. I quickly step in and turn around to face the pig.

"I think we both know that I'll get you...after all I never play fair" and with that the elevator door closed. Like some kind of cliche movie leaving me without an answer.

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Knock knock knock!

Oh my lord what is wrong with this person! It's one thirty!

I grumpily walk out of my room and yank open the door.

"What!" I yell. The landlady stared at me quite scared if you asked me. She was petite but old and short, not the old creepy kind, but the pretty-pinch-your-cheeks-and-bake-cookies kind. But I don't care. I want to sleep.

"Well?" I say more quietly taking pity.

"I um, here" she shoves a paper at me scurrying off. I roll my eyes and slam my door shut. Why couldn't she give me this in the morning?

I sit on the kitchen stool and read the envelope.

"Read immediately" it reads.

I open it up and my eyes bulge at the sight.

Dear Ms.Williams,

We are sorry to say that we must ask you to leave the premises immediately. The reason is classified and we would appreciate is if you could keep the questions to a minimum. You have been provided a place to stay and for more information don't come to me, call

225-4567-8901

Sorry again.

What the hell?

Its not even written professionally!

I immediately run into my room and pick up my phone. I dial the number and wait. The person answers on the second ring.

"I see you got the message Ms.Williams"

Of course its him!

It finally makes sense!

"What the hell is wrong with you Dante!" I yell into the phone.

"Listen princess don't scream my ears off okay?" He answer chuckling "and I just need my personal assistant to be with me all the time that's all"

"But I can't be with you all the time. I have to do my surveys! I have a life!" I argued and he scoffs.

"A life?" He says his laugh getting louder and I grit my teeth.

"Yes a life. It doesn't include being with you, it doesn't include living with you, it doesn't include having s*x with everything that moves, it doesn't include being a pig and it doesn't include being some kind of...of..pig!" I repeat and I close my eyes enduring he embarrassment of losing my flow.

He loud laugh turns even louder and I just want to throw the phone into the wall and watch as it bursts into a million pieces.

Yeaaaa.

"Oh princess how you c***k me up"

"Stop calling me princess"

"I can call you whatever I want...princess"

"You know what! I quit! I'm done! Do you hear me d-o-n-e" I say standing up to pace the room.

"Oh but princess. Where will you work? You don't think I haven't thought of you saying that did you? I already have all my agents ensuring that you don't get a job. Anywhere"

My heart sinks at his words and I sigh.

"Okay" I say defeated

"Great! I'll have the movers there in a second and I'll call you later to discuss the rest ok? For now...just sit tight. Good night princess" He chirps.

"Goodnight pig" I say faking happiness. I hang up and hug my knees to my chest.

Universe. Why do you hate me?