Nora Davis' P. O. V

"You what?" I say almost chocking on nothing but air at her words.

"I want to set you up with a friend of a friend." Replies back Candice calmly, once again.

"Sorry but no." I say laughing lightly to not seem too rude at her.

Even the thought of going out with somebody for a casual date didn't bode well with me.

I like to tell myself that it's because I'm not ready to be in a proper relationship or even have a casual fling with someone.

That I just need to focus on my professional life instead of my love one.

But then there's a small annoying little part of me that speaks out saying that is most definitely not it.

More like a certain someone sitting up in their office on the thirtieth floor right now.

I wish I could smother that voice with a freaking pillow.

I've stated it once and I shall state it once again.

Alexander James does not do relationships.

I saw it myself, how he was sleeping around with that Sarah chick and then had the audacity to kiss me.

Just the thought of Sarah had my stomach churning with what I can easily identify as jealousy.

Shaking my head to get rid of the thoughts, I look at Candice.

"Oh cmon Nora. You need to get laid." Candice said wiggling her eyebrows.

Gasping, I smack her on the arm.

"Oi you, I do not need to get laid." I reply in a somewhat miffed voice.

As she pouts at me, I actually start to contemplate her words.

Maybe going out on a date wouldn't be such a bad thing.

It might even get my mind off of a certain someone.

"You're thinking about it aren't you?" Candice squeals out excitedly.

Smiling at her, I nod my head.

Timidly I answer "Maybe it might not be such a bad thing."

"Yes! You're going to like him so much. He's a total cutie. I would totally date him but he's not my type."

Laughing at her words I raise an eyebrow up at her.

"Don't you have a boyfriend?"

"Why do you keep reminding me of that" she grumbles out.

"Because if I don't who will." I giggle.

Lightly smacking me on the arm she starts making plans for my blind date with the guy who's name I still don't know.

I honestly do try to be enthusiastic about the whole dating situation and even try to convince myself that it is what I want but I know deep down I'm lying to myself and that the main reason behind this involves Alexander.

But I don't mention that to Candice and simply nod along with what she's going on with, trying not to let my thoughts veer to Alexander once again.

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Entering Alexander's office, my face goes slightly red as I think back to a few days ago when Alexander pulled me onto his lap, claiming he wanted to cuddle.

Alexander sits perched at his office desk and smiles when I walk up to him.

I smile back at him and sit down across from the desk, in front of him.

Realising that I wanted to talk to him, he places his pen down and closes the lid to his laptop and claps his hands together, showing me that he was giving me his full attention.

"Alexander." I say sweetly, layering the charm on thick.

His eyes narrow playfully at me and he cuts straight to the point.

"What do you want Nora?"

"What? Nothing at all. I just wanted to see how you were doing you know. If you needed anything." I say in an exasperated voice and pretending to be hurt.

Alexander smirks.

"I'm sure you were but I mean if you're offering, who am I to deny?"

I nearly let out a relieved breath, maybe bribing him was a good idea.

I open my mouth to reply but stop when I see the expression on his.

"Not that you perve." I say, nearly smacking him round the head.

Head always in the gutter I see.

He pouts at me but then gets serious.

"Well you came here for a reason, not just to bribe me."

I go to protest when I see the look on his face.

Maybe I wasn't being as discreet as I thought.

"Well I was wondering if we'll be going anywhere on Friday." I say simply not wanting to explain in too much detail.

He furrows his eyebrows and asks, "what exactly do you mean?"

"Well will we be having any meetings or something of the sorts after work?"

I know I sounded like a moron but more than once this week did I have to stay back for an hour or so to set up the meeting room and take notes and what not.

I didn't want to be late for my date and so I wanted to ask Alexander without sounding too conspicuous.

From the look on his face I know I've failed miserably.

"Why do you ask Nora?. Do you need time off or am I pushing you too hard?"

His face lines with worry and he seems almost panicky.

"No no, nothing like that. It's just I need to go somewhere and I don't want to be late." I trail off awkwardly.

"And where will you be going exactly?"

Glaring at him I answer back "it is none of your business what I do after work hours Alexander." My tone almost comes out as if I'm scolding him.

"I know that Nora but you're going to tell me anyways aren't you?"

Standing up, he strides over to my end of the desk and leans against it, crossing his legs at his ankles and folding his arms over his chest.

Not liking him trying to intimidate me, I stand up as well but keep a safe distance between us.

I don't trust myself enough to stand any closer to him.

I know for sure my hands do a lot of wandering and have a constant itch to reach out and touch him.

Not liking his tone towards me either I raise my head high, thankful that I wore my even higher heels than usual so I don't seem too much like a shorty beside him.

"Since you so badly want to know, I will be going on a date."

His face instantly hardens and his eyes go cold.

Oh shit.

I shouldn't have said that and just kept my mouth shut.

Wow, I really am dense.

Scooting a bit to the side, I eye the door, planing my escape but stop when Alexander steps in my line of sight, cutting me away from the door.

"You what?" He utters out through clenched teeth.

Damn, his jawline is so sharp I could cut myself.

Bringing my gaze back to his entire face instead of just ogling his jaw I become instantly serious.

"I will be going out on a date on Friday."

"No you won't." Alexander snaps.

Excuse me?

"And why the hell not?" I say getting angry.

"Because I damn well said so Nora."

"Well you can't tell me what to do." I retort back childishly.

"I can and I will."

Rolling my eyes at him, I decide I've had enough and try to go past him but he blocks my way.

"Nora"

"Nora"

"Nora" he finally snaps.

"What?" I snap back at him.

"Don't go"

The way he says it makes me look up at him.

The intensity splayed across his face and in his eyes makes me realize he's not just talking about me leaving his office.

"And why not?" I say trying to clear my throat which for some reason becomes constricted.

His own voice comes out husky as he steps closer to me.

"I can't tell you, I can only show you."

Slowly he raises his hand to caress my cheek.

I nuzzle his hand that is covering my cheek as I whisper out.

"Then show me."

As soon as the words leave my mouth, he places his lips onto mine leaving me thrilled.

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