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Days passed since I had a mini-argument with Noah and since then, I worked like crazy. The workload doubled than original and I regretted the way how I reacted, every... single... day... The guilt constantly replayed in my head, leaving me agitated to the core.

It doesn't help one bit since the event that happened because now everyone knows about it. Every employee I walk pass end up covering their mouths, whispering the gossip. It never died down and I was pretty sure that it wouldn't any time soon either.

It was now lunchtime as I danced my way through the ground floor and grabbed onto Tanya arm, pulling her away from her work station. She doesn't complain but heeds. I mean... who wouldn't it's lunch time!

We walked into the cafeteria and stood in the opening. Our eyes scanning around the room. Staff were laughing, talking and enjoying themselves amongst each other. Some eyes turned out way and their laughter died down a little, making my, already crushed, confidence die too.

A few ladies squint before their eyebrow raised in acknowledgement, their hands already covering their mouths to comment about the incident. Having enough, I untangle my hand from Tanya and take another step inside, grabbing everyone's attention.

Randomly, I give them a smile, a few returning back. I entwine my fingers together and let out a deep sigh, finally having the chance to speak my mind a little,

"Guys, hope you're all enjoying your lunch. I just wanted bring up the whole fiasco that happened like a couple of days back... can we.. like... not whisper and speak about it? I really don't want it to lurk around me every time I try to work,"

I hear a few female staff gasp making me look their way, one of them speaking up,

"How can you say that? He's like the most perfect man out there!"

I roll my eyes as I fold my arms over my chest. The words floating in my mind ready to leave my lips. I begin to open my mouth only for Tanya to squeeze her arm into my folded one. As she did so, she caught my attention. I look at her, finding her smile whilst answering,

"Alright guys, let's forget like she even said that. Talk about it when she's not around. I know I do,"

I face her with disbelief, she turns to face me from the crowd and gives me a wink. My mouth falls open and she doesn't waste time to drag me towards the food where we picked out our lunch.

After we picking our food and paying for it, we walk over to my team where everyone was already sat. I give everyone, Tom, Delilah, Conner, and Stan, a playful smile moving to sit opposite Tom.

I open up the packaging, taking out a slice of my chicken and sweetcorn sandwich. As soon as I took a bite out of my sandwich, a conversation began,

"Can you believe it? Mr King gave our department so much work to do and Luke didn't even complain about it! I have so much to do already and out of nowhere it's three times the pile it originally was!"

Conner wailed. He took a pause and then continued his ramble,

"... and oh, it gets better, it has to be completed within two weeks!! Two weeks! How are hell are we meant to complete it all in two weeks!? Someone enlighten me or better yet, someone give me a major pay rise,"

I had finished half of my sandwich when a deep sigh left my mouth, my mind completely in a daze. I stare at the front of the table, my mind reminiscing the events from days ago. Noah's last sentence was imprinted in my head before a voice pulled me out,

"So Lil, how was it when you fell into Mr Kings arms? Was it like heaven? Sturdy, built and sexy?"

Stan asked with humour laced in his words. Upon hearing Noah's name, I pulled a face now no longer feeling hungry,

"Thanks Stan, my hunger is now gone because of you and him? Please he's the last of my concerns. He's such a jerk, he's the last person I want to talk about or see,"

I push the cardboard packaging away from me, it stopped bang in the middle of the table. Everyone that was sat on the table suddenly became straighter with their posture, this time more awake; like they were being watched.

Since no-one was quick to hold me back, I took the chance to rant. The emotions finally able to come out since I had kept pushing them down in my head,

"I mean, have you heard his inconsiderate speech? He thinks that he's above everyone, like he sits on top of the hierarchy. Better yet, he thinks he can get away with anything he want because what? He has money?"

I question to no-one in particular. I scoff as I continue,

"Who cares about it, and he has the looks? Don't make me laugh I've seen better; and his snobby words,"

I speak without pausing. My frustration was clearly not sufficed by my words so I stand, the chair skidding back at little. My eyes fall on Tom as he scratched the back of his head, his eyes no longer staring at me like I had officially lost my mind.

Conner who sat beside him gave me a pleading look and Delilah who sat on the other side of Tom made a defeated 'x' sign with her fingers; indicating me to stop- but clearly that failed,

"Hey why is it so quiet all of a sudden..."

I trailed off as I realised that the whole cafeteria that was once buzzing with chatter was now quiet as a mouse, their eyes fixated on me. My blood runs cold and I copy Tom by standing straighter as an unknown sweat trickled down the side of my forehead.

It felt like I was now being watched and I hated the thought of it alone. Tanya somehow ended up sitting next to Delilah. I looked at her facial expressions seeing her eyes closed in defeat. She rubbed her forehead before opening them, holding my gaze.

She gave me a pained look which summed it all up. I fucked up big time. I pout at her as I mouth out, almost trying to hold in my whine,

"Please..."

Pulling a distraught face, I slowly turn biting my lip. He was stood there, right in the opening with Luke slightly behind him. He had a smile on his face trying not to show; but let's be real, it's Luke we're talking about...

If nothing at this point had taken my breath away, he surely did. He stood in his tailored black suit. A hand holding his phone as he stared at me without backing away. Luke wore a deep red suit, rolling on the balls of his feet. He had his hands behind his back, clearly entertained by me.

A dry laugh leaves my mouth as I try to grasp the situation but nothing is grasped. Zilch. Nada. My mind went completely blank and I knew that I had fucked up real good this time. I rub the back of my neck in pure shame whilst biting my lip.

By this point in my life, being ashamed was nothing new so I do the only thing I could to try and ease the tension. I raise my eyebrows and hands in sync in a 'I don't know' motion questioning out,

"Everything?"

From behind I heard Tanya groan, embarrassed for my sake. If looks could kill, I know for sure that I'd be buried ten feet under. I turn to Tanya and speak my mind,

"What, it's bloody quiet and it's all because of him,"

I say as I turn back to him and point in his direction. I guess my actions were not accountable as a few staff gasped, evidently shocked from my actions. I hear light patter of heels, Tanya now standing beside me. She pushed my hand down making me face her.

She moved so that she stood in front of me, becoming a barrier between me and him. Even though she was in-between us, I was just about able to grab hold of his emerald eyes, falling into a trance.

I lean my head to the side a little to see him again but Tanya moved, mirroring my action. A part of me wanted to push her away but the smaller side of me didn't... petrified of what was about to unfold. She spoke in a hushed voice,

"What are you trying to do? Do you want to get fired or not?"

"Miss Tanya Stone,"

Noah speaks, grabbing everyone's attention. She steps out of my way, turning to face him. He walked in confidently until he stood in front of us both. I find myself freezing in place, his sandalwood scent invading my bubble. I gulp unable to read his emotions or next actions,

"I believe that lunch break is nearly over, in five minutes exactly,"

He states looking down at his watch,

"Ye- yes Mr King,"

She stuttered. She shuffled backwards and made ways to Delilah, clearing up her mess. Everyone else who were on their break, followed lead. Some staff had slipped out of the room and it was clear that he wasn't interested in them. He spoke up, grabbing Tanya's attention,

"Miss Stone, I must let you know something. In fact I must let everyone here know something,"

He demands, looking around the room making everyone freeze at his words. Luke quickly steps inside standing beside him. He whispered harshly that went noticed by everyone who just stood and watched,

"Dude what are you doing?"

Noah lifts his gaze from Tanya, now looking at me. He falls in line with me, a look of determination plastered on his face. He opens his mouth again, his speech aimed at Tanya yet eyes trained on me,

"Miss Stone, I can assure you that Miss Cole here will not be fired instead she'll be promoted,"

I scrunch my eyes together confused. Tanya speaks hurriedly,

"That's great news Mr King, I'm sure she'll do well,"

My eyes drift to her as she gives me a stern looking, telling me not to mess up than I already had. I look back to him seeing how he had taken his eyes of me for a second to look at Tanya. He then looked back at me, this time leaning forward to speak.

He spoke in a whisper that was ever so quiet that even Luke had to lean his ear forward to hear what he said,

"Remember what I said before you left my office kitten?"

My blood runs cold. I was pretty sure that my reaction was perfect as he stands tall, towering over me with a smirk plastered on his face. Again, he kept his eyes on me, his words directed at Tanya,

"Of course she will. I have immense faith in her because right now, as of this present moment you're looking at my new PA,"