Chapter 16:

I open my apartment door, and I press my head to the door.

Why me?

I groan walking to my room. Slipping out of my shoes was the only thing that made my body relax.

Going into my closet and I pulled out my two suitcases that I had already packed just to make sure that everything that was needed was there.

Sitting on the floor, I finally letting myself think about what had happened today. Why did he kiss me? Why did I like it? This can't happen I mean he's my boss. But why do I want to go on a date with him? I sigh throwing my head back against my closet wall. Im screwed.

My phone starts buzzing and I stand in a hurry like the police had entered the building and I was sitting on a piece of evidence.

Grabbing my phone out of my bag and I check who it is.

Landon: Hope you get a good nights rest.

I replied back:

Thank you. you too, oh when do I have to meet you?

Two minutes later.

Landon: I'll be picking you up at 5:30 our plane is scheduled to leave at 6:15.

I replied back after a few minutes I didn't want to seem like I was hovering over my phone:

And how do you know where I stay? Are you stalking me? And what about Adaline?

Landon: Three questions? 1. you're my P.A I think I should know where I can find you. 2. I don't think I am Embre. 3. Adaline is meeting us at the gate.

I replied back:

Okay. I'm going to go bed and get my beauty sleep- Something you need as well I'm assuming.

I put my phone down and so I could zip up my suitcases again, it wasn't long before my phone went off again.

Landon: You don't need it. But I'm assuming you want to stay that way, as for me I think I look handsome.

Smug Bastard. I laughed before replying:

Keep dreaming, but anyways I have to go to sleep goodnight Mr Hale.

Landon: Embre... Have a good night. I'll be there at 5:30.

And deciding to be nice for the night I replied back:

Goodnight Landon.

Landon: Goodnight Embre.

My stomach growls on cue. "Alright alright you don't have to embarrass me." I go and take a shower for the night before going to go find something to eat because knowing me, I would fall asleep at the table after being full.

I make a sandwich with some chips and I pour me some juice. I know creative right?

Once I finished, my mind thought of Regina.. where was she? Going back into my room to grab my phone, I texted her and ten minutes later she replied back to me.

Regina: Stuck at the office. I have to finish some papers for this magazine. :(

I texted her to stay safe and come straight home when she was done, I didn't want anything to happen to her.

Shutting off my light, I literally sprinted to my bed getting underneath the covers before anything could attack me.

I set my alarm for five o'clock and adding another alarm for five fifteen just in case I didn't get up for the first one.

It took me awhile to go to sleep but soon it welcomed me.

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BEEP!

BEEP!

BEEP!

BEEP!

I groan, I needed to get a new alarm clock that had a better sound.

Scratching my side, I sat there for a good five minutes trying to process everything.

Finally having the energy to get up I go into my bathroom. Flicking on the light-my eyes burning for a minute- my hair looks like a birds nest just decide to lay eggs on top of my head. It takes me ten minutes to get it to look at least decent with water and applying my products, I decided to leave it out instead of using a hair tie. It would have just made it fizzy later on.

I decide to wear a black crop top that didn't require a bra. I paired it with my matching black jacket and sweatpants and my ugg sandals. I probably looked bad but I couldn't care at the moment and there was no way in hell I was sitting on a plane for that long in jeans.

I look at my phone to see it read. 5:26.

Grabbing my two suitcases, and almost dragging them along with me, I waited by the door.

I texted Regina knowing that she probably heard the chime, to let her know where I would be so she didn't freak out without seeing me- that is if she would miss me.

Then I texted Landon letting him know the directions to get up to our apartment, because let's face it these suitcases were going to make me fall over if I tried.

Hearing a quiet knock after a few minutes, I peek through my peep hole to see it's him, and taking a quick deep breath I open the door.

"Hey." He greets me with a forced smile and he looked actually how I looked- besides having messy hair that I wanted to run my hands through.

We were bat shit tired.

"Hi." I greeted him back. I can feel his eyes travelling around my body seeing what I was wearing and I don't complain; I'm doing the same thing.

He looked good in casual wear I could give him that even if it was just black sweats and a white t shirt. He had a gold cross necklace on and my eyes traveled down to his pedicure feet to see he had slides on.

Grabbing my suitcases, he watched me take two steps before taking them away from him. "Let me." He carried them with ease and I rolled my eyes before smiling at his kind gesture- and plus I was hoping he would help me.

I asked him to wait for me by the elevator as I locked the door and he agreed. Stepping into the elevator, I pursed my lips before bouncing on my toes.

"Are you nervous?" He asked me and I turned my head to look at him.

"About what?"

"You're always fidgeting."

"I'm glad you noticed." I tucked some of hair behind my ear. "But no, I guess this is just how I am."

"How you are?"

"Awkward. Nervous. Weird." I shrugged. "The list can go on."

"Well I like your weirdness."

Like...

The elevator opened for us to step out and it didn't take us long to get outside as I walked in front of him. For short legs, I sure did know how to walk fast.

He puts my suitcases in the trunk. His driver opening my door and I thank him, Landon slips in on the other side.

Once we start to depart to go where is private jet was waiting, we are met with silence. And not wanting to be rude I decided to try to make some conversation again, clearing my voice, I spoke. "So um are we flying private or public?"

He looks at me confusingly before drawing out the word. "Private." He looks at me, studying my reaction. "It's a private jet for a reason."

"Oh right I knew that? I-" This was awkward. "Does Adaline know were to meet us?"

"Yes."

"And that is..." I press, he couldn't be much of talker outside of work. Were we picking her up?

"If you must know her boyfriend is dropping her off so she should beat us there since I made a quick stop to get you."

"I could have met you there."

"You could have yes.." He paused. "But I didn't want you to."

"Always kind huh?" He smirked before his hazel green eyes drifted over to mine and I feel my face warm up and before looking out the window to avoid his gaze. My hand lingered on the button to roll the window down but I regretted once feeling the cold breeze. Some of my hair had fallen in my face and I tried my best to shield myself but he didn't allow me to.

Removing my hair from my face I turned to look at him with wondering eyes. "Don't hide." He said in a hush whisper and I blinked twice before I saw his eyes shift down to my lips. "Say yes."

I was confused for a couple seconds and he saw it on my face before I knew what he was referring to. "Landon." I sigh, moving his hand away from my face but he didn't let it go like I thought instead his grip was firm.

"Just think about it, okay?" He asked me and I shook my head stubbornly. "Stubborn." I look at him to see him smirking. His hand was still in mine as I rested my head back against the sit, I was still tired.

"Sir we're almost here." The driver tells us, I jointed up looking around before seeing that we actually were here. I must have went to sleep.

"Thank you Marcus." He thanks Marcus the driver and they both got out to attend to two task. Marcus went to grab our luggage and Landon came to open my door. "Thank you."

And me only rolling one of my suitcase we made our way to the jet. "And what took you guys so long." I spotted Adaline already on board.

"Adaline its only six ten."

"I know, I just feel like I've been waiting here for ages."

"You didn't have anything to keep you company?" Like games on your phone perhaps?"

"I only play them with my niece, they're kid games."

"This is your pilot speaking, I hope you enjoy flight please fasten your seatbelts for take off." The intercom comes on.

Hopefully.