"You two...know each other?" the old man stands from his seat, one hand in his pocket, only then did I snap out of my mini coma.
"Unfortunately...we do....Miss Collins is that snit----" Bryan wasted no time voicing out his dislike for me, I realized if I didn't do something I might lose my chance at getting the new dawn I had dreamt of for my company.
"Actually.....Mr Jones and I were classmates....we didn't know each other well until.... last night at our reunion party....where he was forcefully dragged out by an entourage of federal agents...I assume" I let out a sharp breath and although my heart raced violently I managed to look as professional as I could.....I wasn't going to let him ruin this opportunity, not at all, after all I have been through this past couple of days. I smiled nervously as he stares at me in disbelief as his mouth hung wide open speechless.
"That was just a tip of the irresponsibility I was telling you about, Miss Collins... pardon his lack of business etiquette on my behalf.....his influence in our deal is quite minimal, I'm always afraid his irresponsible and erratic behavior would dent our company's image and all it's hard work over the years" his grandfather chuckled lightly to himself.
"Grandpa!!! you're not going to talk down on me in front of this...." Bryan erupted before his grandfather interrupted him.
"Oh sorry....I didn't mean to bruise your ego young man.....but if only you had been more concerned about your actions then like you are now....we wouldn't be having this conversation!---" the old man fired back as he walked out of the table, I let out a subconscious giggle, because it dawned on me Bryan didn't seem so tough when his grandfather scolded him, but i froze immediately as I felt Bryan's eyes pierce through my skin, I didn't have to look at him because I felt the coldness that exuded from him in the air. "--Miss Collins...I believe our meeting has come to a conclusion, I'll let you know when and where we'll need to finalize everything once I have prepared the check...I have been too busy cleaning up someone's mess... little favours I owe seem to slip through my mind but on a more brighter note.....it seems like the two of you have a lot to catch up with.....I'll leave you two to it." he said on a more calmer tone than he had earlier addressed Bryan with and with one last look between me and Bryan, he walks out slowly humming a sombre tone. The silence that fell on the room the moment he left was alarming, Bryan has been staring daggers at me ever since I let out that unintentional giggle, I avoided his eyes as long as I could but as soon as he took a step towards me, I locked my eyes with his and suddenly felt consumed by fear.
"I can't believe....you still have the audacity to barge into my house!!!" he yelled out his veins popping out of his neck and I instantly felt fired up in defense, I was an independent woman and I have worked so darn hard for what I own.....I refuse to be intimidated.
"I can't believe you have the audacity to barge into the ladies room!!!" I didn't know where the strength came out from but I yelled back at him as loud as he did
"You snitched on me!!" he yelled back.
"You insulted me!!" I retaliated.....he wasn't the only one who had a grudge on his chest.....what did he mean by there was nothing to stalk about me?...I scoffed mentally and I watch him chuckle silently and pinches the skin between his eyebrows with his hand while his other hand rested on his waist.....he wasn't the only one suddenly getting irritated I was and I itch to get out of that room as soon as possible.
"And here you are..... needing my help....like a cheap little slut you are" he drops his hand and walked closer to me that I could almost taste his cologne on my tongue, his icy dark eyes bore a hole into mine but I refuse to let him sense my fear, I stepped closer to him standing toe to toe, he was obviously taller than I was but I tilted my chin up that my eyes were staring at his, I could feel his slow deep breaths on my face.....but I remained unfazed.
"Your grandfather said and I quote "his influence on our deal is quite minimal" don't think you can threaten me with your offer...I'm quite smart to understand your irresponsible and erratic behavior hasn't made you mature enough to be in charge of your own shit!" I mimicked his grandfather and saw his eyes explode with rage. " -- And if you'll excuse me,I'll take my leave now because unlike some people I take my responsibility with utmost care" I shot at him and proceeded to walk away before suddenly a cold large palm grabbed my arms forcefully, I stumbled backwards at the shock and felt my back land on his heaving chest and my heart raced violently and my breathing became uncontrollable, he sensed the sudden change in me and intentionally made his movements slow and torturous and when I tried to move away from him his other and pulled me closer to him wrapped around my waist and his grip on my arm tighten I whimpered in pain.
"If you ever come this close to me again... you'd be better off dead than having the guys to stand face to face with me....and don't be too confident about your assumed done deal, things might not go as planned now that am involved...Now that's what a threat sound like". he whispers slowly into my ears and after giving me a tighter squeeze on my arm,I almost yelled out in pain luckily he lets go off me and almost immediately his grandfather walked in catching glimpse of us standing close together before I instinctively move away from Bryan.
"Sorry to interrupt...I forgot my glasses....." he lets out nervous chuckle.....as he walks to his table to retrieve it.
"No need for apologies.... Miss Collins was actually on her way out" Bryan replied coldly turning around to seat on one of the sofas at the other end of the office.
"Oh really....I thought you two were just getting along" Grandfather replied sounding disappointed.
"Oh no.....not really...I really have to get going now sir." I replied uncomfortably I could feel Bryan's heatless glare plastered on me and I was starting to feel suffocated by a mixture of anxiety and fear.
" Oh no no...you can call me grandfather now.....I have a feeling we would be seeing more of each other very soon--" Grandfather gave out a warm smile which was similar to Bryan's if he wasn't in his maniac mode like he was now and I stared at him puzzled. "....let me accompany you out... you shouldn't be treated formally any longer.... you're more like family now." he laughs loudly as if he had told a joke but it seemed only him understood because I caught a glimpse of Bryan flashing him questioning look.
"You don't need to do that grandfather.....the guard would escort her outside.....I believe you and I have some business issue to address, I have something important to announce...it's quite urgent...you would love to hear it" Bryan's voice grew deep and gloom, he was now crossing his longs legs above each other with his arms stretched wide on the sofa...his dark eye filled with vengeful darkness....he looked dead serious, I had never seen him like this before and with his grandfather's reaction....it was obvious he too had never seen him like that ....cool, calm, dangerous and powerful.
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