Herbert Medical and Technology
In this large lobby, people stared at Blaze and me, and their eyes were filled with confusion, yet no one asked any questions, Blaze held my hand as he led me somewhere, and I was so intrigued by holding his hand that I couldn't focus on anything but our hands. No, I didn't resist or fight, I just let him lead me wherever he wanted.
I was so influenced by his touch that I didn't know when we reach to the elevator entryway, Blaze pressed a button and we walked inside, him still holding my wrist. I looked at the buttons pasted on the elevator and he had pressed on the 20th floor, and we stood still next to each other, my wrist was still in his grasp that I couldn't shake off or perhaps I didn't want to shake off.
As soon as the elevator door opened, we entered a completely different world, a world filled with dark colours. Immediately after the elevator opened, I saw a enormous bar counter located directly across from the elevator, which was as luxurious as the company, with a black and gold color scheme.
Different types of drinks were displayed in glass cabinets behind the counter, beside it and next to the bar, the ceiling had a gold twisted design giving this entire floor a cherry on top feel. Blaze directed me to the big wooden door, just like the one in the mansion, Blaze's room one.
Upon reaching the door, he took something out of his suit pocket and placed it in front of a machine, which showed a green light. Blaze opened the door and we went inside.
he must have security installed here, this company is really advanced and dream come true for any one that works here that now I'm kind of jealous of employees here, i know i shouldnt but i cant help.
The inside of the room was ten times more spacious than the rest of the office area I've seen so far, including a couch on the left, a huge wooden desk on the right side at a bit higher than the rest of the office with stairs leading up there, doors and corridors even lined this expansive office, and I wondered what the doors and corridors were for.
We walked these two stairs up the wooden desk, "sit" Blaze told them and I was confused as to whom he is telling as though it was obvious that it was for me but my brain wasn't working anymore "Sit Savannah" he said again and I sat at the chair in front of this wooden desk, which I think was someone's office, Blaze's office? I moved my eyes to our hands, Blaze was still holding my wrist. "You must be hungry" as he placed a paper bag on the desk, he said. I felt my wrist turn cold all of a sudden as he let go of my wrist.
A soft smile spread across Blaze's face as he took everything out of the paper bag and arranged it in front of me. "Have your breakfast," he said as he stared at me, and I looked at the neatly arranged food in front of me. The sandwich, blueberry pancakes, classic waffles, a fresh toast, and coffee had all been my favorite. How could he know that?
I turned my eyes back to him, "You have a meeting, so go on, I'll eat" I said aps I knew how important the man earlier sounded, I don't wanna make him anymore late than he already is "Not before you have a bite from each of them". He leaned against the wooden desk in front of me ankle crossed, "Blaze, I promise I won't-" he cut me off like usual, "Come on, eat" I gave up knowing that he was one of the stbborn people I had ever known.
I stopped eating just before a thought came to my mind, I glanced at Blaze, who was looking at me with a smile, "What happened?" he asked after seeing me stop, "Have you had your breakfast?" I realized he had left in a hurry with me without consuming his meal, "No, I will eat lat-" this time I cut him off "Eat with me" I replied "If you're not, then I won't be eating either," I declared while putting my fork and knife on the plate and leaning back on the chair.
He watched me as the smile adoring his face vanished, no one said anything for a while only silence was their but then, "Alright, I would love to have a meal with you!" The smile came back on his face adoring it.
I gave him a short little smile too "First you've got a bite", he said as he extended a fork with Pancake on it and I froze. In my mind, it felt like we were going out for dinner and he giving me my first bite was all that I needed. I took the fork from his hold and shook off all the unnecessary thoughts that were completely my imagination, and ate the pancake. Wow, my eyes goes big as the taste hit me, that pancake was so tasty, I have never eaten anything like it before.
"I guess you liked it," Blaze said and I gave him a thumbs up, then he took the same fork as me and shoved a pancake into his mouth? What? What the heck? I guess he ate with it by mistake, must be forgotten. But, again, why did I offer him to eat with me? This is not good for me.
Meeting Room
Everyone sat waiting for the meeting to begin. Arthur, who was also present, looked at his watch and to the door, waiting for his Boss to emerge. It has been half an hour since he was gone, "Where is Mr. Baldwin?" one of the board members asked as he became tired sitting there, "He'll be here in five".
He gave them a certain time even though he himself didn't know if he would actually arrive in five minutes.
When Blaze walked into the meeting room, Arthur sighed with relief because his boss had just arrived in time. Blaze sat down at the head of the member's chair, he then gestured to begin the meeting. "If all of us are here, let's get started" one of the boards member spoke up "Thank you all for coming on short notice. We've received some troubling news. Alex, could you please let us know how things stand?"
"Certainly, we have detected a number of incidents involving extortion over the past week. Someone is demanding a large sum of money in exchange for not disclosing sensitive company information" Alex read out. As Blaze listened to them, he knitted his brows. "Can you describe how these demands were communicated? Were any specific threats made?" Jordan spoke up.
"The demands were made through anonymous emails and phone calls. Threats included the release of confidential information, damage to our company's reputation. We have traced some of the emails to a known hacker group, but have not been able to pinpoint their exact location." Alex stated all the necessary things which he studied on to his superiors.
On the other hand, Blaze just stayed seated without saying anything. "This is very concerning, what steps have we taken so far?" Jordan asked for an in-depth review.
"We've implemented additional security measures, such as monitoring our network more closely and increasing encryptions, our IT team works to trace the source of the threats and secure all sensitive data." Alex finishes saying. Jordan lean forward on the round table "From a legal standpoint, we should take our options into consideration carefully. Paying the extortionists could set a dangerous precedent, and it might not guarantee that they will stop demanding. Paying might also increase demands or encourage further threats." He pointed out the major things about this problem
Everyone was silent as they thought about it, they were not willing to risk anything. "What do we do, Mr. Baldwin?" Jordan asked when he couldn't think of a solution. "I'll handle it from here," Blaze said, adding "you all have nothing to do."
They should have felt relieved, and they do, but the fact that Mr. Baldwin looked calmer today than he did any other day surprised them, as they've all seen him red with anger when something like this happens, what happened today? He looked totally calm.
Bonus Scene
Blaze's POV
At eight in the dark, after finishing my last meeting of the day, I stepped into the elevator and tapped the floor to my office on 20th Avenue. The elevator moved at its slowest speed possible today, and since I'm not a patient man, it made me feel exasperated. Eventually, I reached the desired floor and walked toward my office, scanning the card and turning the knob, only to find it was so dark that it caused me anxiety, concern, and worry.
As my heart pounded, I hurried towards the right, looking for the main power button. When the room finally lit up, I scanned the entire room with my eyes and finally saw her on the couch on the left end of the room. I heaved a relief sigh when I saw her. Only she makes me feel fearful could do this to me. Only she can do this.
I slowly walked to her to avoid waking her up, once I reached her, I crouched down to her level to see her beautiful face, sleeping soundlessly without caring for anything in the world, and she shouldn't have to be as long as I'm here to help her. I extended my right hand and removed her hair from her eyes, which was disturbing her, and I took some strands of her hair into my palm, feeling it, it made some sense of peace in a way that I couldn't explain in words.
They were as soft as cotton, and I began stroking her hair as she slept like a baby. I so much wanted her in my embrace. I wanted to touch, feel, and caress her every time I saw her here, but I resisted every time. I will wait for you Savannah. Whatever it takes. I'll wait for you for eternity My Babygirl.
Author's Note:
Hey everyone, I hope you're enjoying and if you do then please use some power stones<3
Blaze's POV :):)
Good night/morning<3<3<3<3