I want her mom and I already got her, now the only thing that is left to do is to keep her safe with me before anyone could steal her away from me!" Jordan spoke.
"But Jordan-" Jordan didn't let her speak further.
"See mom l, its always been your choice since I was a kid and I didn't go against it even for once but if you still order me to spend my whole life with someone that I don't even care about then I have to remind you that I don't mind going against you!" He warned his mother.
She was in disbelief. It was the first time ever that her son talked back to her like that and she surely wasn't happy about it. "No matter what! At the end of the day you still have to do what I say, I'm your mother damn it!"
"Then BEHAVE like one! ... Try to understand your son rather than ordering him to get things done. You are forcing me into a marriage. Weren't you in the same situation before? Do you want me and Clara to end up just like you and dad?" His questions hit her soul while he was trying make her realise things.
*True* she thought. A long time ago she was also forced into the marriage with Jordan's father but things didn't work so they soon ended up divorcing eachother and that's when she became an independent mother. Thoughts about her past stinged her eyes.
Eventhough Jordan was spitting the true facts She still couldn't comeup with the mind to let her son cancel this marriage! So she just ended the call because no words dared to leave her mouth, instead she heaved a sigh not knowing about what decision to make!
His mother's silence brought a hint of disappointment so he started thinking about the ways he could convince his mother about the marriage.
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On the other side Lilly was kind of happy to make new friends who were very kind to her. Eventhough she isn't a person to open up so easily she still enjoyed their company which made her to forget all her worries.
It was time for lunch and all the employees were heading to their company's huge cafeteria. "Lilly, will you join us for lunch?" Alex asked her while arranging his files.
Before Lilly could even reply, Sarah answered on behalf of her "I don't think so, may be she'll have lunch with the boss" Sarah wasn't sure because back then Sarah noticed how much their CEO cared about her and it brought a conclusion in her mind that Lilly wasn't a normal employee but she was rather someone important to Mr.Jordan.
Lilly shook her head as a 'no' and replied "Why would I have lunch with Mr.Jordan, offcourse I'll join you, lets go! " Eveybody just nodded and headed towards cafeteria.
While they were almost near, from the corner of her eyes Lilly saw a blonde male following them and soon she realised who it was. *Shit* she cursed under her breath.
"What's wrong?" Grace, who was walking beside her questioned.
"E-Eh? Nothing! You guys go ahead I'll use the washroom and will be right back in two minutes" Lilly quickly stated. As soon as her friends nodded she paced towards the washroom, but the blonde male was even more fast. Before she could reach he sprinted and stopped infront of her.
She was helpless " Oh? Mr.Tony, What are you doing here?" She nervously spoke while observing him. He definitely looked different from the morning. There was a hint of fear in his eyes and was sweating. Lilly ended up having a bewildered look on her face.
"I'm here to apologize about my behavior back in the morning Ms.Lilly, I sincerely apologize please forgive me" he was literally begging her. Lilly brows rose in amusement after hearing him addressing her as Ms.Lilly. *Wow, so much of respect* she thought but she was still blurred about why this flirty guy was a apologizing to her out of blue.
"But Mr.Tony what happend to you? You look terrible" she questioned him.
"You could have told me you were close to Mr.Jordan. Kindly accept my apology I promise it won't repeat again" He pleaded her.
She frowned "Close to Mr.Jorda? Who told you that?"
Tony refused to answer her and bent his head low, not daring to look at her in the eyes! so she had no choice and uttered again "Mr.Tony I won't accept your apology until you tell me about what actually happend"
Tony was again terrified after hearing her and thinking about the consequences he had to face if she didn't accept his apology. "No please I'll tell you everything but please forgive me" He started explaining about Everything.
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(FLASHBACK)
Tony Anderson had no idea about why the CEO had announced to see him in the office so he nervously walked and knocked on the right door. Soon a 'come in' was heard so he entered the office and greeted his boss.
Jordan raised his head looking at the nervous man and just nodded. After a moment of silence Jordan finally decided to speak.
"Congratulations Mr.Tony you are FIRED !"
Tony stopped dead in his tracks by the sudden words that him hard, it took some time for him to register about what was going on. He jolted a little and moved few steps forward out of tension.
"Sir? No! Please you can't do this to me. What was my mistake? What did I even do?" He looked miserable.
"You've been harassing women in here against their will, that's enough reason to fire you Mr.Tony" Jodan sarcastically spoke.
Tony was hella confused about what his boss was talking about "But sir I never harassed anybody!?"
"Then are you telling me that I'm wrong Mr.Tony?" Jordan arced his brows while daring him to say yes!
"N-No sir, n-not at all. I-I think there must be a m-misunderstanding sir" Tony tried to convince him.
"I saw you harassing Lilly with my own eyes!" Jordan blurted out of anger.
"Lilly? I wasn't even trying to harras her sir" Tony was attempting to explain.
"Its 'Ms.Lilly' for you Mr.Tony! If you weren't then what were you trying to do?"
Tony just bent his head low out of shame, not knowing how to answer Jordan.
"I don't have all day for this discussion Mr.Tony" Jordan raised his voice.
"S-Sir ... *stayed silent for a while*
I-I was i-interested in her so I was t-trying to hit on her" Tony felt remorsed.
As much as Jordan wanted to roar and scratch the fellow infront of him, he controlled himself while slowly walking towards the other side of his desk and he picked up a rose from the flower vase which stood on his desk.
He intensely stared at the rose ."See how BEAUTIFUL this rose is Mr.Tony! While someone is very busy admiring its beauty but gets disturbed in the middle by a NASTY insect that's desperately trying to reach those bright petals to savour it, not afraid of all the THORNS below! Do you think the admirer would stay quite?" Jordan smirked "He would pick the insect like this! Throw it onto the floor! Stamp on it like this and KILLS it because HE owns the flower!"
Tony's eyes went wide hearing his boss's words and he gulped, knowing the hidden warning in it while sweating hard.
"I hope you understood what I meant Mr.Tony" Jordan's smirk grew wider.
"Y-Yes S-Sir, I-I swear I'll never repeat it again so please d-don't fire me sir. I-I'll do whatever you say please s-sir" Tony begged.
Jordan thought for a second "Apologize to Ms.Lilly! If she ever accepts it then you can work here again"
"Y-yes sir I'll apologize to Li- I mean Ms.Lilly sir, please d-don't fire me" Tony pleaded.
"OUT!" was all Jordan said as he went back to his work with a wicked smile While Tony rushed out of the office to search Lilly and apologize .
(END OF FLASHBACK)
Lilly was amazed by Jordan's actions, she never thought that a reserved man like him would go this extent to protect her from other men. Her stomach fluttered about that fact that Jordan cared about her but at the same time she felt bad for Tony *His behavior was a mistake but he didn't deserved to get fired for that* she thought .
"I accept your apology Mr.Tony and don't worry I'll talk to Mr.Jordan about it" She assured him.
"Thank you so much Ms.Lilly I'm really sorry about the morning" He felt at little relief when he heard her. He apologized once again and left. Eventhough he behaved like that she forgave him so easily and that shows how kind she was. She respects everyone who treats her well but if somebody tries to mess with her, she won't mind to show who's the pro in it!
Lilly just huffed at all the drama that's been going on and entered the washroom but soon stopped in the middle of her tracks seeing a male figure in there. *What is this unknown creepy man doing in women's washroom?* Her thoughts were cut off and soon her eyes grew wide out of shock.
Mr.Kim?
HUH!