《Left Broken》Chapter Four
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Pic of Andy.
"Get your fat ass out of bed now Landon!" Andy roared. Not getting a response he pulled the blanket off him. Landon frantically searched for it. Not finding it he groaned and curled up in a ball and went back to sleep. Seeing his screams were not going to help he grinned and did the next best thing. Taking a step back, he gave a war cry and jumped on top of him. He started bouncing on him with all his weight.
"Oomph, Get your fat butt off me." Landon yelled wide awake now. Stopping, Andy put his palm on Landon chest and grinned mischievously. "No I think I like this position better, don't you feel the same?" He winked seductively at him.
The next thing he knew he was flung out of the bed. Landing on his backside he glanced up and saw Landon's horrified face and burst out laughing. "Why did you wake me up at." He checked the bedside clock, "Fucking 7:30 in the morning." He snapped. Still laughing Andy got up and pointed at Landon.
"You sir, have a shoot at 9:30 today. And I know you are a girl when it comes to dressing up. So as to not be late I woke you up. You can thank me later." He replied and shrugged. He walked to the door and turned. "Be ready in an hour, or I will pull you out just as you are now." and then slammed the door behind him. "Yeah whatever you jerk" Landon screamed at the closed the door.
Reluctantly he dragged himself to the en-suite for a most wanted cold shower. Stripping down he stepped in the shower. As the cold water cascaded down his body he signed loudly loving the feeling of it. He then quickly took his shampoo and washed his hair. After another 15minutes of enjoying the shower he stepped out and wrapped a towel around his waist. He walked to the mirror and started styling his hair. After a lot of hair gel he was finally satisfied. His hair was spiked up from the front and from behind. It looked a little like a Mohawk style.
"You are one sexy guy. Don't you think so?" He asked his reflection and then smiling at himself he walked out of the bathroom and headed to the wardrobe. After a long mental dispute he decided on the Dark blue skinny jeans and a red and black checkered button up shirt with red vans. He put a chain in his jeans at the side and also put his watch and colorful bands on his hands. Pulling his sleeves till the elbow he looked at himself in the full length mirror. Inspecting himself form all angles he murmured, "Hmmmm not bad huh?"
"Yes you look smashing and hot. Now get out and lets leave, it's already 9!" Landon turned and glared at the Andy who was leaning on the door frame with an irritated expression. Smirking mentally he asked, "Hey Andy does these jeans make my ass look good?" He turned and looked at himself again. Agitated Andy walked briskly towards him and took his hand and pulled him out of the room as Landon quickly grabbed his purse and mobile and then let himself be dragged out to the elevators. Waiting in it they looked at each other and started laughing loudly.
"Seriously Lanny boy you are so girly when it comes to dressing up." He said while clutching his stomach in laughter. Landon snorted at his remark. "You're just jealous I have better taste than you." Andy scoffed and glared at him, "That's bullshit and you know that. Just look at me. Am I a fashion disaster?"
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Landon gave him an up to down glance and put on thinking face. The black jeans and the light blue shirt did look good on him. His baby blue eyes really did stand out in this get up. "Hmm I have to agree you do look good. I take my words back." Happy with the reply, Andy put his arm around his shoulder and both of them made their way to the exit.
"What car did you get from the rental?" Andy asked him. Landon looked at him and smirked, "Wait and see." That instant a jet black with red stripes Hummer H4 stopped in front of them. Landon looked at Andy and smirked. His face first showed confusion and the realization hit him. "Oh my god! Are you shitting me? This monster is what you rented? Man you are now the top most loved person on my lists. This is sweet." He squealed as his blue eyes sparkled with excitement. Laughing at his childishness Landon walked to the driver's door.
"Will you stop gawking and get in." Andy playfully glared at him and slid into the passenger seat.
"Why can't I drive?" He whined as Landon stated the car. "You'll get to drive, will you just chill man?"
"Fine, whatever." He huffed. Landon chuckled at his behavior. "So how long will your shoot be?" Shrugging Andy glanced at him. "It should be done by lunch. Its just Klein jeans man. So yeah by it will be done quickly."
"Cool cause I think I'll also be done by that time. You wanna hang out later?"
"Course no problem. We may meet some random sexy chick." He smirked at himself. Andy was a sucker for hot girls. He just couldn't keep his hands to himself.
"So I'll drop you at MAC and then I'll head to Harry's."
"Yeah cool. And yeah come over to MAC after you're done. We'll head out from there then okay."
"Okay sounds good. Anyways here you go." Landon stopped at the huge entrance of the studio.
"Looks pretty impressive don't you think." Andy asked eyeing the building. "Yeah not bad, no wonder Harry doesn't like the completion."
"Yeah anyways wish me luck. And hope I get to see the sexy owner they talk about. Maybe if I'm lucky I could get a date too." He jumped out of the car.
"All the best buddy. Go knock them out." Smiling he waved him off and then drove towards Harry Advertising studios.
Fifteen minutes later he parked at Harry's. Getting out he headed to an irritated looking Cole standing by the entrance. "Cole why are you so glum on this fine morning?" As Cole glared at him he smirked and playfully punched his arm. "You Landon will be the death of me. Why are you always late for a shoot? It's nearly 10. I got to hear a lot from them. I really hate you now."
"Chillax man. Its called being fashionably late. And you love me so that's not possible." Cole just snorted and walked with him to the studio doors. Before opening the door, "Let's get this show on the road. Its already pretty late, right Cole?" Cole signed loudly but couldn't stop the smile from coming on his face. Smirking at him, Landon entered.
"There you are. Finally!" An exasperated lady came running towards them. Grabbing Landon's hand he led him to a room which was the green room. "Geez woman slow down." He teased her. She sat him down on the chair and stood in front of him with folded hands. "Alicia you still look so pretty just like last time."
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Alicia was a petite blond with hazel eyes and a small body. She had a nice sun kissed skin which really looked good. She was the assistant director for Harry's. She was efficient and hard working. She and Landon used to sleep around like sought of friends with benefits. But she hated him for his irresponsible behavior.
"Landon you are an arse. Now shut up and get ready quickly." Turning to a boy who just entered the room, "Ron get him done in 15 minutes."
"Aye aye captain." He mock saluted her as she walked off. "Okay Ron work your magic." Landon said to him.
Ron was a smart looking guy. He had sandy blond hair with dark brown eyes. He was tall with a lean body. He and Landon chatted while he did his hair and make-up. He was skilled and within 15 minutes he created a wild sexy looking Landon.
"Wow, I'm impressed. I have never looked so stunning. You have a gift my friend." He replied as he awed at himself.
"Yeah I know that. Thanks anyway." He smiled at him as a slow blush crept on his cheeks. Seeing what effect he had on Ron, he smirked. "Ron, are you gay?"
"I'm BI actually." He blushed more. "Okay, just know I respect gays and all but I don't swing that way." He reluctantly whispered. When Ron saw his worried face he started laughing. "Relax I have a Boyfriend. I just find you Hot."
Sighing he smirked, "Yeah who will find this god not sexy?" he said pointing to his body. Ron snorted and said, "Okay Mister don't get so full of yourself. Now move it and get ready in those clothes. I'll see you outside."
"Okay Okay I'll be ready." He started putting the White wife beater and the ripped jeans. Another minute in front the mirror he winked at himself and exited the door.
"Alicia I'm done. So let's begin."
"Alright you go stand there, Cameron will tell you what he needs for that photos. And you have another two designs to wear. You better hurry." She said when a brunette boy came and guided him to the front of the camera and told him how to pose. He nodded obediently and the photo shoot began. He was passionate about what he did and during work he never fooled around and gave his 100%. That's why everybody wanted him for their films and ads.
Meanwhile Addison had just entered her office at 8:45. She sat down and started reviewing for the upcoming meeting with the board. Though she knew that her decision was not going to change, she didn't want to come across as a CEO who doesn't look at the options. She studied and analyzed all the points put forth by them and found flaws in all of them. They cannot endanger the profit loss scale of the company. Most of the demands were ruthless and not thought about but just blankly written for the sake of it.
She was furious that the board was taking the budget and welfare of her company so lightly. And she had a good guess that only one man could instigate the rest to corporate. She needed proof because without that if she pointed fingers at someone, she would be questioned. So being ready was what she aimed for. After Reading and satisfied she put down the file and leaned back in her chair. She closed her eyes and instantly felt relaxed.
A knock on her door brought her back and she glanced at a smirking Jackson standing there. He walked to her desk and sat on one of the chairs.
"What you smirking at?" She eyed him suspiciously.
"I was just wondering if the rumors are correct." He innocently stated. "What rumors?"
"That Ms. Addison is in a foul mood and someone on the board is going to be sacked. Though you don't know, they are really shiting their pants."
"They should. I have a right to be furious. If you take a look at this file you will be too." She pointed out. He got up and picked up the file and started reading it. She leaned back and watched him intensively. His expression changed from confusion, to disbelief and at last anger. He snapped it shut and glared at the wall in front of him. After sometime he turned whispered, "This is bullshit."
"I know and I intend to fix it so this problem never occurs again. So you don't worry." She stated flatly. He nodded and walked to the door. "And yeah I came to tell you the shoot begins in 20 minutes be there when your done sacking those assholes. They asked for you."
"Fine I'll be there." And with that he left her office. She went back and closed her eyes. For the next 15 minutes she composed herself. She then got up and stacked all the necessary papers in her briefcase. That moment, Lydia her secretary knocked on her door," Ms. Carter they ready and waiting for you." Nodding she replied, "Thanks Lydia I'll be there in a minute." As Lydia left, she straightened her skirt and shirt. Slipping on her coat she picked up the brief case and exited her office. As she walked to the conference room she made a silent prayer that everything will go well, because frankly she didn't want to cause a huge scene.
"Good Morning ladies and gentlemen." She greeted as she walked to the chair at the head of the table. She placed her brief case on the table and unbuttoned her coat and put it on the back of her chair. She could feel curious eyes on her but she did not budge. Sitting down she open her brief case and took out the file from before and closed it. That's when she looked up and looked at all of them in the eye and saw fear and curiosity in them.
"So I will cut the chase and come to the point. I have read your demands and requests and come up with a decision which is, I will not change my budget." She sat back on her chair waited for them to react. As she predicted, Trent Davies spoke up, "What you mean you won't change it. That department needs more finance and a little increase is not gong to harm us it will benefit." He yelled.
"Firstly Mr. Davies lower your tone you have no right to address me in that fashion. And secondly what benefits are you talking about, as I have read your statement in the file, It says that you think the department has suffered a lot of losses and needs to be removed or change the companies partnered in that department. Am I right?"
"Precisely." He muttered. She got up from her chair and started walking around the rectangular table.
"Now let me remind you the Losses which you are talking about have not crossed my barrier. Every company faces these losses. That doesn't mean MAC hasn't acquired profit in this department. We have earned 15% Profit and only 2.12% Loss. Yes losses are not good and I intend to change that, but--"
"Exactly what Mr. Davies was trying to say?" The voice belonged to Alexia Brown. Addison glared at her.
"Let me finish speaking Ms. Brown." She calmly spoke though she was beyond irritated. Alexia shrunk in the seat from her glare and nodded for her to continue.
"So as I was saying I want to change the losses but you have neglected the profit we have made. Out of all 24 departments in MAC this is one of the few which have gained more profit. And lastly the companies with us have been since I first started this company from scratch. They are important to me and MAC. I will not jeopardize that just for some little extra money"
"But it won't harm them. And if they are doing well the increase won't cause much of a hindrance for them."
"Mr. Davies you have asked for a 15% increase. I will loss most my partners. Why are you so adamant to do this? If I'm right you know we have a major competition with Harry's Advertising and Styx Co-operation, so if the companies leave MAC they will go there. Are you getting what I'm implying here?"
She stood at the end of the table and looked at him. She knew she hit a nerve and her doubt was right. Trent wanted her to lose to the other two companies. But which one she would have to find out. His face showed the guilt and fear of getting caught. Deciding to deal with him later, she turned and looked at the other six present in the room.
"Does anyone want to say something before I call off this meeting?" She questioned them.
Mr. Cal Ryan stood up. He was a 40 year old guy with handsome features. He was hard working and did care for the company. Addison trusted him than anyone else on the board. He was Uncle Sam's best friend.
"Addison I along with Mrs. Ronda and Mr. Nicolas disagreed to this proposition. But the rest were adamant and wanted the change. We completely support your decision." He smiled and sat down. She returned his smile gratefully and also to the two others he mentioned.
"So now that I have made my decision, does anyone want to-"
"You are stupid and have no idea how to handle a company. This company will crumble because of you." Alexia stood up and yelled at her. Addison felt anger rise in her. She hated when people questioned her efficiency. She struggled to bring this company to the top and now she was accused for destroying it.
"How dare you teach me how to handle this office? I have been doing just that for the past 3 years and have made a name for it." She calmly but firmly spoke. Alexia stood right there feeling stupid to have yelled like that.
"You will pack your things and leave this office by the end of the day. You will be sent papers to sign and check of this month salary will be credited to your account. If you are not gone by then, I'll have security escort you out. Have I made myself clear?" Alexia nodded and briskly walked out of the room.
"Now for the rest of you present there. I know something is going on here. And when I get my hands on that person, lets just say god help them. That's all for now. Goodbye ladies and gentlemen."
She walked out of the conference room and headed to her office quickly. Though the issue has been resolved for now, she will get to the bottom of this and find out everything. Not knowing what is happening in her company will not turn out good later. She dialed the most reliable person she knew to find out about Mr. Davies' scheme.
"Hello" A deep gruff voice replied.
"Hi it's me Addy."
"Oh yeah tell me. What can I do for you?"
"I need you to find out everything about an employer of mine called Mr. Trent Davies. Also see with which company he is working with."
"I'll get on to it right away."
"Thanks. Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
After placing the phone down, she smirked and sat down on her chair. She was satisfied with the outcome of the days event. After 15 minutes she got up and headed to the studios as she had promised Jackson. She smirked and thought to herself, "Jackson is going to love me when he hears what I did."
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