Hell . Totally screwed

These were the first thoughts that occurred to me when Zion left. Well I'm not gonna lie when Zion said that I can't handle the deal and close it . Well it was true until I encountered with that jerk .

If anyone of you said this before that I can't close the deal I would have glared at you and spat some colorful words to you . I was already frustrated when Zion said to me that he will accompany me to close the deal because his father told him to do .

Obviously that's only reason he would come with me

Adding fuel to this he said that I can't close the deal . And he dare to comment about my attitude .

Well I do have a rat ass personality

But that's personal but when it comes to business I will seal it for good . And I wont let any deal slip let alone the company of Irvine. I was so frustrated that he thought that I can't handle it . When he stoped the car . The only thought I had is that I have to prove him wrong and see the reaction when I close deal .

That being said I didn't know where I was going and top of all it He had to call me and show it . The embarrassed I felt is away too stronger . But I had covered it up and didn't show it . But his tone proved me wrong . Ugh . I thought I would be the one to witness his embarrassment when I closed the deal . But the tables have completely turned.

I then entered the museum with furious look . We have to stop by the security. Zion got away quickly since he was just wearing a light blue polo shirt with black pant and black leather boots. After I got away with the security I made my way to Zion where he was speaking to a man who like to be in his 40's with his bald head and bulge body .

"Are you the lady that I'm told I will be meeting today " he said when I approached them .

"Yes I'm Miss.jones It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Vincent " I said .

I kinda searched some about this museum. This museum was was sixty years old and it was owned by Mr. Vincent I hope I can convince him and close the deal .

"Oh it's truly my pleasure and you can call me barry .... " he trailed off while talking my hand and flipping it back and planting a kiss.

Well that was an out dated non professional greeting.

"Jone" i said and tried to subtly rub my hand .

"What a nice name " he said and eyed me up and down .

Okay he is slightly giving me a uneasy feeling. Well not afraid but feeling a little strange something about this man is not good . But I may be too quick to judge .

He then took a step forward towards me "I would be so glad to show you around the museum jone ." He whispered. A slight shiver went down my body.

I then took a step back and spoke . Now I'm officially saying something about this man in not good .

"Well yeah I think you forgotten that Mr.Irvine will also be joining with me " I said and looked at my right to see that he is completely blacked out of the conversation to thinking God knows what .

"I don't think that would be necessary jone I will have my assistant to show him other things while I will show you other thing " he said .

I instantly took a step backward and moved towards Zion and my heart was beating faster, not in a good.way though. Why he is like this are people like this are there for real I Never believed that unless now .Do they know how cruel is to make comments like this . I never encountered like this . I always thought people will be nice okay there are people who are rude but not making like local sexist comment.

"No! He wanted to watch the curtains design together " I kind off shouted.

"Well we don't have time you only want the design for curtains not him . He will be fine seeing other things with my assistant ..... he stopped and turned towards him "Will that be okay with you Mr. Zion " he asked .

No No No this can't happen

"I think Mr. Zion will also want to see the design. We both will go and see the design together " I said firmly.

Even if I had to bear some time with Zion I would gladly do it. I rather be with the creepy guy who doesn't even know the word manners . If he can speak like this I don't know want he will speak when Zion is not there with me . I never appreciated his presence till now. In any other circumstances I would have gladly accepted it . But I'm not taking the chances now with the creepy man . Because deep down I know Zion is a gentleman.

But now when I looked up at him I think he is oblivious to the creepy situation . Heck even I was also oblivious a few seconds back . But I really hope he doesn't leave me and hopefully catches the creepiness.

I silently move towards him I don't why I did it . Just some protection I guess .

"Ofcourse Mr. Vincent I'm totally fine "

Darn it .

I move a little towards him wishing he would get the message because to the hell he can't see it in my face .

When he walked away I was really frightened. I stare at his retreating figure as if trying to pull him with invisible sting . But when he turned for a moment a second of relief passed over me but my eyes didn't convey the message. And just like that he was gone with the girl leaving me alone

I turned and saw him grinning not in good way .

With him .

"Shall we jone?" He asked

I cleared my throat and held my chin up " Yes we shall " I said confidently.

He smirked and placed a hand at my back but I quickly moved forward.

No you don't do that .

I then walked forward and him trailing behind me .

We then reached the basement I was so relieved to see a girl there . She looked so innocent she looks like she new to this job .

"Oh maria you are also here " the creep said excitedly

"Yeahh...sir I'm..ta..taking this shift " she said nervously

"Oh what I did today to be graced with two beautiful ladies " he says eyeing both of us .

That made me sick .

"But ... sir I was just going to go sir my shift is going to be over in five minutes " she said .

But before the creep could say anything . I spoke

"Miss maria I think I want you to assest me with the things " I said firmly

I'm not backing away this time . Being in the basement with the creep alone is sending shivers down my body . I need another human with me I can't be alone . Well this could have not happened if Zion could have been here like it was but hell he choose to levae me alone with the creep . But in all honesty who could blame him . I should said something or I should show the emotion of that I'm afraid but sadly I can't .

I saw from the corner of my eyes the creep smirking.

"Well you hear it maria " he said wih a stupid smirk .

He then put his arm around my waist and pulled me closer

"Are you ready to explore " he asked me

I gave him a venomous glare as i could muster

"Yes " I said moved away not so subtly.

"Oh sure then " he said somewhat unsure.

Ha you got it . Whatever the situation don't show your weaknesses.

We then moved to see the design. Halfway through I noticed that the creep was little closer to maria and always looking at her in weird way

Sick bastard

After a few minutes I was seeing some paintings for the design for the hotel . When I felt a presence behind me very close .

"Whatcha seeing darling " that creep said his breath hitting my face .

Even though that made me afraid. I braved myself and turned towards him.

"I prefer you to call me Miss.jones Mr. Vincent we are in business " i seethed

"Are we " he said with a smirk . But the glare I gave him was enough for his stupid brain to get the message .

"Okay Miss.jones whatever you say " he said and walked towards Maria

What a illiterate

I took a breath a marched forward to where he was standing. The sick bastard was standing at the same position as he did a few seconds back to me.

"Mr. Vincent ! " I said . He then stopped what he was going to do and took a step back from her . I can see Maria released a sigh of relief.

"Yes Miss.jones " he said with smug smile.

Such a bastard

"Can you show me the exclusive design" i asked

"Of course Miss.jones I can show you" he said licking his lips.

That sent a cold shiver down my body.

He then went and disappeared around the corner . I then narrowed my eyes at maria.

"You! " I called her she looked up meeting my eyes . I can see mixture of water and vulnerability in her eyes

"Out I can manage now " I said .

Her eyes jerked up hearing it . For a second relief washed over her eyes but it quickly gone when he started me for a moment

"Uhm ... its okay I will stay with you " she said .

This girl just cant take the hint .

"It's okay I will manage you need to get out " I said again impatiently.

She looked around her "I .... can't leave you...al..alone with....him" she whispered looking down.

I took a deep breath "I said you to fucking go I will handle it " I shouted losing all my patience

While I was waiting for the answer from her but instead I got the voice which we both were afraid of.

"Is there any problem " it was the creep voice.

At the sight of him maria loosed all the colour in her face while I gulped my fear .

"No" I said firmly putting up my blank face.

If the situation I thought was getting creepier it went worse when Zion came into the picture and it took a turn when he asked me to ask sorry to him . Ofcourse the stubborn me I said no . This ticked him off he then grabbed my hand and led me around the corridor.

Well I would have told him about the creep but he had other plans . He straight away started to confront me as if I'm going to make this company lose some money. I would never do that .

Suddenly he came close and spoke his voice was low as a whisper but firm as a pillar. Well I may not say loud but I'm little imitated by him . How can I not he is one of the most powerful business men . He closed many deals and very demanding person . He has the upper hand in the business world .

Well I didn't regret saying that he is more powerful because it true . But I instantly regretted when I said him to stay he misinterpreted that I can't close it.

"So if you still want me to close the deal because it looks like you cant do it " he said his eyes were so determined with a little mischievous but his facial expression remained very firm .

Suddenly by reflex the only thought I had is too prove him wrong .

"Fine" I barked determined to close the deal.

"Good" he said in my tone and walked off . Leaving me instantly regretting when I thought about the creep.

When he turned and saw me I thought he would get the telepathic message

Stay

But sadly we are not twins and he is not a mind reader . And my expression didn't do any justice in the situation.

Once he went out and just like that a blanket of fear covered me and I mentally prepared myself to face the creep .

"So it's just you huh" the creep asked when he saw me .

I just nodded "Can you tell marai to pack these design while we see other designs " I say in a clipped tone.

"Sure " his voice full of excitement.

"But I want to watch the packing. I have to be extra careful " I said nodding towards maria.

"That won't be necessary jone . Maria can take care of that . We will go inside I can show to other thing " he said . Everytime he said show I slightly shivered.

"No" I deadpanned

sighing in defeat. We watched maria pack some of the design. I thought it was good idea since the creep wont get closer to me or to her and wont be touching us . But I was wrong he was literally eye raping her .

Oh god help us .

Once she finished i feel my stomach tightening due to the fear .

"Shall we " he asked in low whisper.

"Yes" I said firmly eventhough my insides were shaking.

He then led me to the other part away from the main area . I was getting pretty edgy with all those stuffs . I looked at my watch it was past one thirty . More one hour it seems so much longer .

"These are some of the ancient drawings and sketches of the place and the people " he said and showed me the sketches.

I then took a step forward and saw the pictures. Well it was beautiful. Halfway through seeing the pictures I felt his presence behind me .

"These are the oldest " he said and pointed a finger at the side of my face.

"Okay" I said and moved towards my right while doing it I slightly tripped and he caught the opportunity to slid his hands through my waist to steady me.

"Mr.Vincent " I exclaimed and jerked his hands away and moved back . But luck was not in my side I again tripped .

"Is tripping you middle name darling " he catched me by holding my waist with his both hands

"Mr. Vincent don't ever call me that . Amd now take your hands of me " I said and pushed his hands away . But he caught my hand while I pushed his hands away

"My name sound so good from your mouth . But I want you to call me barry by my first name" he said

In your freaking dreams

"What the heck are speaking . I don't even what your design any more I'm cancelling deal . Now move" I spat

All the sane thoughts went outside the window now the only thing I had is to get out here as soon as possible. Im really terrified . I don't care If I dont close the deal or not. I don't care what Zion say or his dad thinks . I just want to go .

"Feisty aren't you . It is such a turn on " he said and came closer.

My eyes widened at his dirty choice of words.

"Mr.Vincent!" a voice boomed.

I then turned my head to source of voice .

Mr. O'nel?

What is he doing here ? Well he was with the team to California but he was not supposed to be in the museum.

"Who are you " the creep asked finally letting me go I then took this opportunity to quickly move from him .

"I'm o'nel from Irvine company" he said while narrowing his eyes at him.

"I was not informed that you were coming" the creep said while narrowing his eyes and his facial expression were giving put he was annoyed.

"It was a last minute decision" he simply stated.

For that the creep only huffed in annoyance.

"Well, seems like your last minute decision is going to be wasted since the lady in here said she didn't want the deal".

.....

"So Mr.Irvine said you to come and check me " I asked once we seated in the car .

"Actually yes Miss.jones " he said .

"Do you know why he sent you to accompany me in the museum " I asked

I don't know why Mr. Irvine sent him he already sent his son now his member. After the creep said that I didn't want the deal I just glared at him and said I don't want and left the museum and thankfully Mr. O'nel didn't question me he just simply followed me out.

But when I heard that Mr. Irvine wanted Mr. O'nel to accompany me it made me question a lot.

"I'm afraid I don't know the answer I was just informed to meet you since Mr. Zion Irvine is not taking his call . " he said .

Well that did not sum all of it . But anyway I'm too tired to argue and dig information. Now I'm out of the museum thats all matters.

"Do you want to grab some lunch we can go to the lunch area . I think they still have some foods" Mr. O'nel asked once we reached my hotel door.

"You can stop your concern from here Mr. O'nel, did Mr. Irvine ask you say this. No? Then you can stop it" I said

I know I shouldn't say things like this when he is the one who helped me but I can't help vent my anger this whole situation made me like this.

But he didn't say anything he just stared for a little before nodding his head.

" Mr. Irvine will speak to you after some time in the evening he said to inform me . I don't what is it he was in a hurry when he told me that. So he didn't elaborate " Mr. O'nel.

I just nodded and went inside. After the dreadful day or should I say hours. A warm shower is the best thing . After I came out of the shower my whole room smelled of strawberries which gives me a pleasant feeling. I then ate my lunch which the room service might have brought.

After eating it . I went surfing through my thoughts about all the events . I really tired to ignore the creepy events . Everytime I think about it my anxiety comes and shiver runs down my body .

But I mostly think about what Mr. Irvine is going to say . I should never shouted that I'm cancelling the deal I'm not playing the upper hand in the deal . I should have waited for Mr. Irvine to give the orders. I just said it in the heat of the movement .

What will he do once I told him that probably he will fire me from the contract. That thought alone is giving me a headache. I can't never ever lose this deal in my lifetime. I really need it .

And Mr. O'nel didn't do any justice to reduce my nervous he just said that he was in hurry . What work would keep in that hurry .

Knock

My thoughts were broken by the loud knock . Guess it is O'nel coming to give me the news he said he will come once he got connected with Mr. Irvine

Standing straight up I walked over to the door . When I opened I was shocked to see the person standing there in front of me .

No I'm not ready for this . I just had a long day

"Zion?"