When He Looked My Way

The Knight For The Princess

Vivian's POV

I can't believe that it's Monday already. I couldn't even get out of bed yesterday because of the party on Saturday. I can still feel some of the effects from the party.

Guilty pleasures I had with William. Who knew that William was such a gentleman? The way he spoke to me, the things he said made me think about a lot of things.

So on Saturday despite nerves and the dread, the party was a great success. mother was happy that her boy was well behaved, for once.

Don't get me wrong, I love my brother Damon but he hasn't always been an upstanding brother or son. He wasn't a good example for me.

Maybe in his own way he thought he was doing what was best for him but I saw him and saw something I never wanted to be.

He was a perfect example of everything I did not want to be. Instead I was determined to be the exact opposite and be the responsible sibling he couldn't be.

I did everything I can to do things on my own. I didn't want my family name to overshadow all the things I have worked so hard for.

On Saturday night, although the party was for my parents, it was also my big night. Three of my books have broken sales records.

This was finally a chance for my parents to see that my work is not just a hobby like they always said it was. My announcement was supposed to make them proud.

Instead my achievements where again overshadowed by my brother who is now also my biggest business rivalry. Of all the publishing houses in the world, he had to buy that one.

Although still, I couldn't help but be proud of him for what he did. For the first time ever I heard my father say that he was proud of his son.

At least one of us makes him proud. My parents might have not seen or appreciated my achievements but I'm proud to be doing something I really love.

I pushed myself out bed despite every ache and pain in my body. I had to go to work, Mondays where the busiest.

I picked out an outfit for work, a red bodycon dress with a slim black belt. I the wore my black Prada peep toe pumps.

I also picked out my favourite Victoria secrets lace bra and thong set. What can I say? I'm a sucker for gorgeous underwear. Today red was my colour.

I put on some light makeup and my favourite Gucci by Gucci perfume. I believe that a lady's scent should be the first thing any person should remember them by and first impressions count.

I got into the office and Hannah was already at the office. She's always the first to arrive and the last to leave everyday. If all my employees worked as hard as her, I wouldn't even have the need to micro manage them.

I walked into the office and Hannah stood up to greet me.

"Good morning Viv, Here's your coffee" I love how punctual she is about everything.

She walked out to her office and came back pushing a cart. Remember when I said Mondays where the busiest? I wasn't lying.

The cart had about 50 books of which we had to choose only five to publish. I know Hannah works extra hard because she always makes my job easier for me.

When she stacked them on my table, I could hardly see what was on the other side of the table. It was going to be a long day, that's for sure.

I better get started if I am to go home tonight. I honestly don't know how Hannah handles all this.There's just so much to do.

I got so busy that I didn't even realise it was lunchtime. Not until Hannah came in with my lunch from my favourite restaurant.

"I thought you might work through lunch so I got these for you. It's your favourite."

Well now I remember why I hired Hannah. She is the best PA anyone could ever ask for. I honestly feel like Hannah is the sister I never had.

We have been working together for a few years now. When she first came here she wanted to be an editor but she had no experience in the field.

I then asked her to be my personal assistant so that she can learn the ropes from me and I must say that she has been doing great, so great that I'm even considering a promotion.

I just don't know if I want to let her go as my assistant because she has been exceptional. She's also my biggest fan.

I just hope that she doesn't get pouched by anyone. She a bit younger than me but I have gotten some of the best advice from her.

"Hey gorgeous."

I would recognise that voice anywhere in this world. I lifted my head and saw a gorgeous mountain of a man standing by the door.

It was William and he looked so yummy. He was standing at the door and folding his arms with a naughty smile on his face.

I love the fact that despite his profession, William doesn't wear suits like most bodyguards. It's just jeans and a tight fitting shirt.

I swear that I can see the muscles under the shirt, I wish I could see more than just his muscles though. I wondered how many packs he had, six, eight?

I know that he works out, there's no question about that. That's coz he lifted me against the wall on and gave me a long, lingering kiss on Saturday.

The party was lovely but the highlight of my night was William. He blew me away. Before Saturday night, I never thought that I could ever feel this excited about seeing someone.

"Hey you..." I could feel my face burning up, I better say something before he sees that I'm blushing over him.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

I stood up from my chair went to give him a bear hug. He wrapped his big arms around me and gave a big hug that ended with a quick kiss.

I pulled away and looked at him straight in the eyes. Yes I enjoyed the kiss but it wasn't like the way he kissed me on Saturday.

"What's wrong?" I had to ask him because he looked a bit uncomfortable.

He looked behind him then got in and slightly closed the door behind him.

"I'm here with your brother." he said.

I should have known that he wouldn't just drive all the way to the other side of town just for quick pop in and why was Damon really here?

Besides that, where the hell did he disappear off to? I hope that he is not harrassing my employees because I will kill him.

I know my brother and he has a weakness for beautiful women and I only had female employees. It's like leaving a jackal in a chicken coop.

"I swear to God, If he is out the disturbing my workers I will..."

"What? You'll kill me?" Damon said whilst waking into my office and going straight to my chair.

"What are you doing here Damon? and where were you?" If looks could kill, the daggers in my eyes would kill him.

"Calm down Viv, I just came here to check out the competition."

For a minute, it has slipped my mind that he was now into publishing and for the life of me I just hope that this is one of those business ventures he'd get bored with in a few months.

"Fine as you can see we're busy, we're very busy infact so next time you want to pop up, call first big brother."

I know my brother what he said about checking out my offices is just an excuse for something, there must be another reason he would drive to this side of town.

"So, tell me about Hannah, I mean how long have you been working with her?" Damon asked.

There it is, that's the reason he came by, Hannah. I don't know but I don't think he has any chance with her.

I have known Hannah for a few years and I know that she is not impressed by vanity, money can't impress her.

I know my brother doesn't have a chance because he likes to flaunt his wealth with the women he dates. Holidays around the world and expensive gifts are some of the things he does.

Now I would love to see him try though, because I know he will be shot down for sure.

"Well, well, well... looks like somebody wants a toy he can't get, since it's not for sale..." I gave him a sacarstic laugh and spun my chair around.

"Hannah is not a toy, I really like this girl."

Wow, he sounded like he might be telling the truth but I think he wants her because he can't have her.

Once he has her, he will probably go back to being the douche bag we all know he is.

Hannah has been good to me, she is a good woman and she needs a good man, my brother is not that man.

I am not going to let him play with Hanna's feelings. Hannah is not like me, I can love a guy today, dump him tomorrow and not lose one wink of sleep over it , but Hannah looks like the "forever" type of girl.

That's something she won't get with my brother. After he breaks her heart, she will be sad and her work will suffer then my publishing house will be in trouble, I have to protect both Hannah and my company.

"Look Damon, Hannah is a sweet and kind woman. She wants a man who will commit to her."

I'm glad to say that my brother will never change because he just shrieked a bit when I mentioned the word "commitment".

"Let's get something straight here brother, Hannah is the heart and soul of this company. She is the oil that keeps things running smoothly around here" "You know why?"

I moved him out of my chair and sat down. I put my feet on the table and crossed them. I sat back then continued to say.

" This is because Hannah is focused on her work, she gives it a 110% all the time because she has no distractions in her life and you big brother are a distraction."

He took his phone on the table and then walked to the door.

"Fine, but you're wrong about me you know... I really like her."

He then walked out and William followed behind him. Damon will never change and I can't do that to Hannah.

He will break her, he will change her. Hannah needs a strong but sweet and kind man, a man who will love her for her and not change anything about her.

As for William, he has to grow a pair and tell my brother that we are having a thing, whatever it is we're doing, I don't to be a hidden woman.