Knock . Knock . Knock .

My eyebrows furrowed together when I heard the knock Who would be here . That too this early . I was not even in my house .

Last night I was so tired to drive home for another one hour . So i slept in my penthouse.

KNOCK.

My thoughts were cut by the loud knock . I grumbled and pulled myself away and walked towards the door .

When I opened the door I instantly put up my blank face .

"What are you doing here? " I asked .

"Georgia said you were not in your house and you also didn't eat your dinner last night. " paul answered slightly out of breath.

I scoffed "That does not give you the permission to come to my penthouse " I said looking away .

From my peripheral version I saw he lowered his head. And muttered something under his breath .

"So why are you here" i asked when he didn't answer.

"I came you check if you are okay " he said looking up . I quickly averted my eyes .

He sighed "Georgia told me give this . If I don't she will kill me " he said horrified.

Typical paul .

I then looked down he was carrying a paper bag . I took it from his hand . When the smell hit me i froze once again .

"I will be leaving then . Please eat it " paul said slightly cracking up .

I just turned my head. He brought his hand up but stoped mid air and dropped . He then turned around and disappeared.

I closed my door and slid down. Sitting on the ground.

I then took the the box and opened it . A feeble smile appeared on my face . It was fresh strawberry tacos . It had three tacos .

I started to eat my tacos After taking one bite . A tear rolled my cheeks followed by another and another . When I finished all the tacos . My face was hot from sobbing.

I sat at the doorstep for a hour . After I regained my senses i pulled myself up and went to the bathroom and cleaned myself. After that I packed the gown and my purse . I went outside the penthouse and started my car .

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"Thank you for this I really appreciate it" she said .

"It's nothing " i said in my plain voice

"But not for us " she said looking down at my gown .

I stood up wanting to leave.

"Jone" she called .

I turned around looking at her .

"Uhm ..mmm" she fidget with her hands

"I don't have all the time violet" I said

"Oh yeah yeah ! Sorry . I just that they ..uhm wanted to know -

"No" I said firmly.

She sighed. That I don't take any word after that .

I then turned my head and walked away from the building. Voices of laughter came to my ear as I left.

Careless laughs of messed up life .

I sighed and went to my house .

Saturday and sunday went by blink . Georgia would come and make me breakfast, lunch and dinner for me . But I avoided her . She got the message thankfully. So she will keep the food on the table and she will leave .

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Monday morning came quickly. I woke up at five o'clock. The lights blinding me for a second. The sun poured through my window. The light of dawn seeped into my room. I rubbed my bleary eyes and walked to the window. There was a pearly glow in the sky.

I took a deep breath And looked at view . It is sad we get this view for only few hours . After that it is only chaos .

How much i have seen the view I can't get used to it . And how much I got used to it still calms me . I took one final deep breath and went towards my storage room come gym . These past week it's been hard .

After two hours I left the gym and got ready to go to the Irvine company . The thought gave me nervous around my body a little . But I pushed it back and got ready .

Today i wore a light lavender skirt and matching coat and a black shirt beneath.

I went down and saw Georgia cooking. I sighed this should stop .

"Stop coming and making breakfast " I said and entered the kitchen.

She didn't comment anything . I then went towards my fridge and took a water bottle .

"You're beautiful yesterday. I saw some pictures " she said with a faint smile

"It's the makeup " I said nonchalantly.

Her lips slightly turned upward and she shook her head .

"Uh.....that boy really looked handsome" she said with a inexplicable expression .

My blank expression turned into shock with my eyebrows raised .

I then looked at her while she gave me a faint smile.

"You are pathetic to even think like that Mrs.Ruffalo " I said in a icy voice .

The look of hurt she wore told me that she gonna cry any second .

"I'm not eating I have an meeting " I said to change the topic .

She nodded and turned around while turning I saw her bringing her hands up and wiping her face .

Well I'm officially started the day in a whole sour full movement.

She then passed a steel glass with a steel straw.

I looked at the glass blankly and after a minute I took it and went out .

I then started my car and went to my office . When I reached the basement. Mark was already standing there .

"Morning Miss.jones " he said his voice was always strange when he is greeting me .

I nodded . "Your car is already waiting and here are the files for today's meeting " he said and handed me the files . I once again nodded and went towards the car .

The driver opened for me and I slid down in the backseat .

After the car started. I took my phone and looked at the photos of yesterday . When I saw there was not many photos of me . It was mostly about Irvine family .

But most of it was Zion Irvine . His photos looked like it taken in a photoshoot. How is that even possible . Did he take up modeling lessons .

There was not even photo of me and him together. Vaguely there was one or two . But Georgia being Georgia she would have gone and crashed the internet.

Her face flashed before my eyes .

I closed my eyes for a second and blew out a breath .

I distracted myself by surfing through the phone. Anything that could take my thoughts away .

I then fell into the Twitter and saw that Mr. Zion was trending with some news of a girl named karie being his girlfriend.

There were photos of them hanging out . The girl looked tall slim figure with a pretty face . I feel like I seen her but didn't know where. It also said that karie was a Victoria's secret model .

Typical.

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"Mr.Irvine office is on the 50th floor" The receptionist said . I nodded and took the elevator and pressed the button.

But before the door could open someone stepped in . I looked up to see Mr.Austin Irvine stepping into the elevator.

"Good morning Mr. Irvine " I greeted.

"Morning Miss.jones " he said his eyes squinting a bit .

He then took the other side of the elevator and stood . His presence was alluding distinctive and powerful .

Maybe it's business tactics I don't know I don't do well with people's talking and interacting . What a shame for me for being the owner of a textile company .

Whenever I speak to him he always stares a little longer . Looking through me with his calculative eyes . Like he is trying to figure out .

I don't what he is trying to figure. Like if I'm good for his company or not . Well I should not give him that . I should make him jaw drop at my design and will seal the deal .

"Are you heading towards Zion office " he asked from the side

I slightly glanced at him . He was looking straight ahead.

"Yes sir I'm. we have a meeting at nine o'clock " i said in my business tone .

The only thing I picked up for the business world . It comes handy.

"Good" he said .

I just nodded. Then the door stoped at the 10th floor and he then steped out giving me one final glance .

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When I entered the floor . My mouth parted in suprise and awe The floor was majestically modern and was coated in pure white paint and lights . The floor was spacious enough to throw a party .

I then opened the glass door and looked around . At the right there was a door with light grey with goes well with white ceilings.

I then walked towards the door and knocked it .

"Come in" A deep voice said behind the door .

I straighten up . Putting my blank face and opened the door .

The office looked exactly the same white ceilings with a big space . But there was also some wooden objects so that it does not look fully white .

I looked at Zion who was sitting behind a polished teek wood .

"Good morning Mr. Zion " I greeted.

"Morning Miss.jones " he said .

He then gestured for me to come and sit . I then walked towards towards the chair and sat down opposite to him.

"Shall we start Miss.jones " he asked looking up from his file.

"Yes. We shall" i said

"Okay" he said and took some files beside him.

"Here. Take a look" he said and pushed it towards me

I took and went through it . It had many sketches of the hotel design its interior and table sitting . After going through it .

I kept it down "The design are amazing" i said .

He lazily looks up meeting my eyes .

"Thank you Miss.jones " he says "Now come let you show some other design " he stands up simultaneously buttoning his coat .

He then sat down on a cushion . In front of that there was a table and many files pilled neatly .

I then went to sit down next to him . His scent hit me i scrunched my nose as it was so strong . Probably the expensive chanel cologne.

He then turned his face toward me . The sudden proximity made us both still . Beacuse his face was a little close I could see the colour of his eyes . It was blue. Dark blue.

I then blinked my eyes. He then looked at me and quickly moved away .

"Uhm .. these " he coughed and straighten up " take a look at this" he said and handed me a file

I took it and went through it.

"Were these window are going " I asked when I saw the picture of the window.

He looked at me and I pointed my finger. He moved closer so that our arms are brushing now . He then moved his hand and traced the paper which was in my lap .

"These go down inside the hotel" he stated intensely looking at the paper .

He then turned the next page of the file . "And these are for the front" he said looking at the sketches. His eyes are fully concentrated on the file now .

I was little distracted because of his presence. He was literally so close and his breath was hitting at the side of my cheek . And top of that his cologne was engulfing me . Atleast he had a good breath . Or else I would have coughed because of the cologne.

"And these are for the outside...." he said and looked up his face was closer than before . Our eyes widened at same time . I attempted to look around but since he was close I unknowingly scanned his face . I then looked at his eyes once more the same time he also did .

We then moved abruptly backwards once we realized or I realized what I was doing .

There was a silence. I thought I would speak first . But his phone ringed so he excused himself and stood behind the glass while talking to someone.

I then turned towards the file . Fully throwing off the situation that had occurred a few seconds ago . Completely.

"Okay dad I will see you later " he said and ended the call . He then turned his upper body looking at me .

"We are going to visit the new hotel . You can come and give your options to our designer " he asked putting his iPhone back .

I thought for a moment and answered

"Yes. That would be great " I said and stood up .

He sighed and went towards the door . He then opened the door for me and I stepped out and started walking towards the elevator. He was with my line of vision in three seconds.

We then entered the elevator door . We both stood the corner of the elevator. I casually waited looking at the buttons changing it's colour. Then the elevator stopped at the ground floor . We then stepped out of the elevator A man with blonish hair walked towards us he looked around my age .

When he saw me he looked me up and down . Probably wondering the new face . His eyes then shifted towards to my right . His eyes widened at the sight of Mr. Zion.

He probably forgot his half boss was also there

"Hello sir" he said . "Mr. O'neal and Sarah is waiting with Mr. Irvine " he informed. For that Zion just nodded

He leaned his body towards me And was standing in front of me .

"Hello are new here I didn't see you here at all " he asked glancing at me .

"No I'm actually here to work on the design for the new hotel " i said in a clipped tone .

"Oh! Are you the owner of lilly Jones " he asked .

"Yes" I confirmed . I then feel I was being watched I tired to glance at the right . But his voice stoped me .

"Oh ! It's nice to finally meet you" he said . He then outstretched his hand "I'm dominic " he said .

I shoke his hand "jone" I said .

"Nice name jone " he said he still didn't leave my hand .

I nodded.

"Dominic. Arrange the car we are leaving " Zion voice said .

Dominic startled a little at the voice and left my hand .

"Yes sure ..i will get going" he said went out .

I then turned towards my right to see Mr. Zion is already watching me . He then opened his mouth to say something but decided against it . He swiftly turned around and started to walk .

I took a second slightly confused but nevertheless. Started walking behind him .

We then reached the basement . There were two cars waiting for us . I then saw Mr.Irvine and Miss.sarah and Mr. O'nel . Standing.

We then went near them . When they heard the footsteps coming. They all looked up . Mr.Irvine is the first to speak .

"The cars are ready to go . Shall we go" he asked.

"We shall" Zion answers.

"And Mr. O'nel and Miss.sarah this is Miss.jones owner of lilly jones . Miss.jones this is Mr. O'nel and and sarah " Mr. Irvine introduced .

I then shook their hands and introduced my self .

"We will be taking the first car . You two can come in the second " Mr.Irvine informed.

I nodded. Then Zion leaded the way and opened the door . Well it's not normal he never opens the door. Nevertheless I get in and settle myself he then curved around the car and settled on my right. Leaving enough gap . Then the car started to move forward .

"It's is an twenty minute drive . But with traffic it can be more" Zion commented looking at his watch .

I nodded and looked outside the window . Since both us didn't want to talk or there is nothing to talk other than business.

His scent slightly lingered but the smell of the car was quite strong. So It didn't bother me .

We then arrived after thirty mintues. Give it to new York traffic and climate you could never predict .

We then got out . When I looked at the scene. I was slightly confused. It was not fully finished the construction was still going here and there .

I then looked down at my heels which screamed problem . Who in the right state of mind would put a heel to a construction site . Me .

"Is there any problem " Zion asked . I looked up he his brows furrowed together.

I think he didn't get the message that I would have higher chance of being in the hospital walking towards the building.

Oh shoot. How can he get the message when I kept my face blank .

"No"I said .

"Okay this way" he said started to lead the way . Oblivious to the heels I'm wearing .

We then entered a room Which was quite big . Tables were scattered here and there and some wooden furniture was on the top and and big white sketches spreaded across .

I saw Mr. Irvine Mr. O'nel and Miss. Sarah all standing with a girl with red hair which flowed down to her shoulders. She was wearing a bright pink crop top and a matching skirt .

She looked like a model . Why a model could be doing here in the construction site . At that thought I looked at her feet she was wearing vans .

Lucky you .

"Zion" she said no shouted .

She came towards him who was standing beside me . She then throws her hand around him and hugs him . And he returns.

"Madeleine. Nice to see you " he says in acknowledgement.

She then pulls away . "Oh god you smell really good " she said looking up .

Well I beg to differ

I then walked towards Mr. O'nel and miss. Sarah . A few moments later they both joined .

"Madeleine this is Miss.jones . Miss.jones this is Madeleine our interior designer" Zion introduces.

"Hello Miss.madeleine it's-

"Don't call me miss . I am not old " she wined wailing her hands up and down in somewhat aggresive manner.

"Okay Madeleine " I said .

She smiled in satisfaction. "It's good to meet you Miss.jones. I have heard about you" she said looking up and down . With a grimace look ?

The only thing media have said is rude unkind egocentric blah blah

All good things I hope .

I nodded at that comment.

"Miss.jones " Mr. Irvine called .

"Yes Mr.Irvine " I turned towards him .

"Would like to visit the hotel and later give us your design " Mr. Irvine suggested.

"I would prefer that " I said .

"Good" he said and turned towards his son who was chatting with Madeleine.

"Zion" he called he then turned towards his dad .

"Show Miss.jones around" he said . His eyes moved towards me before replying "sure" he said .

Madeleine eyes jerked up . Her face looked like she was in last minute decision situation.

"Zion I have this new sketch you have to see that " she said smiling sweetly at him .

"Oh . But I have to show jone around will it wait " he said apologetically.

Her face contoured a little. But she smiled sweetly "I'm sorry actually the workers are already waiting to be finalized " she looked up and did something with her eyes .

He glanced at me and at her "okay" he said .

She then smiled brightly at him .

Mr.Irvine coughed we all then looked at him "Then O'nel and lucy will show you around Miss.jones " he said .

I nodded and went with them they showed around the place . I was little slower than before because of the heels . But we didn't go to extreme part . Some place were blocked with yellow tapes with restricted written all over them .

I also realized that Mr. O'nel and miss.sarah are dating . The glances and the winks and the sweet gestures was enough to make me realize.

I didn't speak to them that much . Since i was looking around the structure trying to make a design mentally . But carefull enough not to fall down .

We then entered a room which was little bad than ohers. Then Mr. O'nel found my struggling and moved closer to me . He then showed me around with being my side .

I slightly tripped but he was quick enough to grab me .

"Are you okay Miss.jones " he asked looking concerned.

"Get your hands off me. " I said giving him a glare .

He was little taken by that . "Yes Miss.jones " he said .

When I turned around . Zion and Madeleine standing a few feet ahead.

Great . All the bad things should be displayed to everyone.