KK stood at his desk, staring down at the photo of Leo leaning over him. His request for help was never expected. He was seriously trying to decide what he should do. This was a big deal if he took it and he would come out of it with benefits. He picked up his phone to make a call.
Carter lifts the phone to his ear and answered. He was surprised to hear the voice on the other side of the line. "Mr. Kirby, to what do we owe the honor?"
KK takes a deep breath. "I would like to talk to Mr. Shin about his proposal. Can I come to his office?" Carter was silent for a minute. The poor kid was thinking about accepting Leo's offer to help. "Mr. Kirby, are you 100% sure about this? I mean if Mr. Shin has made you uncomfort..."
KK chuckles. "No, I am not uncomfortable. I think this might be a good collaboration. We both have our strengths and will be good as partners." Carter was now confused but he flipped through the appointment book in front of him. "He has time this afternoon about 4 pm. Come in then. I will alert the front desk."
The two disconnect and Carter write in the appointment. He was now extremely curious about what this deal was. He grabbed the book and walked to Leo's office.
Leo sat at his desk flipping through the projects Pinnacle Electronics had up and coming. He huffed as he flipped, reading the project information on a current laptop design. The design and product revenue would bring in money in the billions. Leo had worked hard to seal this deal and the manufacturers of the laptops had helped him create a design prototype.
Come to think of it, he hadn't seen the prototype yet. It was due to be delivered the day before. Carter walks into the office as Leo scans the reports for incoming products on the computer. Leo curses as he sees the prototype has not been received. He looks up at Carter ,who stopped in his tracks, when he heard his boss cursing.
"Carter, we didn't get the Rapture project prototype yet? Call and find out why?"
Carter pulls his phone out and makes the call. He frowns as they tell him it was delivered and signed for by a W. Shoten. He looks up at his boss and pushes his lips together. Leo can see the bad news and forms his hands into fists. Carter's eyes notice the change. (Oh god)
Carter thanks the people on the phone and hangs up, He backs away from the desk and winces as he tells Leo what the information. "Shoten signed for it." A glass vase flies across the room and slams against the opposite wall. Carter closes his eyes and waits for the assault to begin.
Leo turns and flips his desk chair over, his hand slamming into the wall. He regretted that action immediately, as he pulls the now injured hand to his chest. Carter sees his distress and walks over, setting the open appointment book down.
Leo cusses in four different languages, his knuckles bleeding and already beginning to bruise.
"Sir, we need to go to the hospital. I think you have broken it. We can figure out what to do about the prototype this evening."
Leo glares at him. He isn't really angry at Carter, but the pain makes his emotions very unstable.
The door to the office opens and KK stands , his eyes darting from Carter, who looks worried, to Leo who looks like he is going to kill someone.
"Bad time? The phone is off the hook, I was told to come in." Carter spins and looks at KK. Oh no, this poor kid was going to take the brunt of Leo's anger now.
Leo looked at KK as he stepped inside the door. His hand throbbed but the sight of Kaden standing there created a different pain. Leo turned away, holding his hand to his chest.
"Carter, leave us."
"Sir, you need..."
"I will go when I am ready to go."
Carter nodded and left the room, closing the door behind him. KK watches as Carter leaves then slowly strides across the office. He looks around at the smashed glass vase and the desk chair on the floor. Leo closes his eyes as he listens to KK get closer. His hand really hurt.
Leo turns and lowers his hand by his side. An action he instantly regrets as the throbbing and pain intensifies. He grimaces and tries to smile. "Mr. Kirby. this is unexpected."
KK watches Leo. He sees the injury to Leo's hand and can tell immediately what's wrong with it, the obvious bruising and swelling a give away.
Signing, he walks around the desk, drawing closer to the injured lion. Leo watches him, wishing he could sit down, but he instead trips over his chair as he steps back.
KK catches his waist and spins them to keep from falling. KK winds up sitting on the desk with Leo pressed against him. KK stares at him, a slight tilt to his head, his hand still holding Leo's waist. "Shall we take a look at that hand?"
Leo steps back as KK's hand slides around, brushing against Leo's ribs, and gently grasps Leo's forearm. He looks at the hand and shakes his head.
"I am assuming you have had a very bad day but I hope it was an inanimate object you punched." KK's dark eyes look up into Leo's dark caramel colored ones. He smiles softly and stands, still holding Leo's arm. He lifts his eyebrows at Leo's resistance to being held.
"You said you wanted my help. I am here to help, but I get a say so in this relationship too. And right now, you are going to the hospital."
Leo was in too much pain to argue and let KK lead him to the door. KK opened it, Carter standing there ready to go. KK nods and the two lead Leo to the car.