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Hazel

A thick silence fell in the room as we sent daggers to each other. I wasn't ready to back off. Damon was the first to avert his eyes. Nevertheless, got me off guard when I felt his hand engulfing my waist. He yanked me forward and my palms immediately landed on his chest. My eyes went wide not at his actions but at the way my chest almost ripped apart due to the heat I felt radiating off my body. Sending me into flames of something I don't want to feel. Something dangerous. He began leaning over at the same time, the beating of my heart went twice their normal form.

It was as if I was being controlled. I couldn't make an action. I stood there as the space kept getting smaller. Unknowingly, I clutched his shirt tightly when his eyes fixed on my lips. Something burned me in. I've forgotten when last I go aroused. The last time was at the club three years ago when I kissed a total stranger which I'm not able to remember what happened afterward. I woke up in my bed the next morning. That time I was still job hunting. I don't know whether I will meet the stranger again. But it was a night to remember. I didn't forget how he made me feel that night.

I was snapped back to reality when Damon whispered in my ears sending goosebumps to my skin. "I guess you have forgotten about that night. It was such a memorable night. To us" His voice was sharp as ice displaying more goosebumps to my skin. That's not what I came for. Not to get aroused by his mere touch or by his striking words.

I gathered the strength in me and composed myself pulling him away from me. I gave some distance between us once again. Nevertheless, I didn't fail to catch a glimpse of the smirk on his face. "What night?" I asked with a confused expression.

He leaned his back on the wooden desk folding his arms across his chest. I tried to maintain my composure not to stare at his chest that was visible. He didn't button his shirt up. "I know you will not remember which is why I don't bring that up all this while" He uttered adjusting his position. My eyes kept going to his chest. I don't want to appear like a pervert. Staring at sensitive areas. But it seems my eyes aren't agreeing with me. They work on their own. Without my control.

What is the man talking about? What night? I don't remember associating myself with him in any way.

"Excuse me Mr. Damon, last time I checked I didn't entangle myself with you in any way. So, stop using any ridiculous speech on me"

The smirk was back on his face once again. "Miss Dalen, do you remember the night at Crescent Club when you had a chitchat with a stranger which ended up in a heated kiss"

My eyes went wide. Eyes fixated on him. For the first time I took my time to access him. And that was when realization slapped me across the face. How comes I didn't notice all this while. He somewhat looks familiar. With the guy I kissed at the club three years ago. The guy I had my first kiss with. It was him. Damon Lorenzo. So funny that I couldn't for once notice something all the while I've been working for him. It was so unfortunate.

"Cat got your tongue now" He said bringing me back from the short reverie I ventured into. I was still in shock. Why didn't I remember him all this while? Three years. I've been working under him for three years yet, I've not recognized him.

"No" I said bluntly. "If you know I was the one then why didn't you talk about it all this while. What was your plan all along?"

"Well, it's quite simple. I was waiting for a day like this. The day you will remember it yourself. I have to admit, that night was an exciting one" Something flicker in his eyes. A bad thought if I'm not mistaken.

"What happened after that stuffs?" I asked trying to stay calm. My inside was still burning. I came for a purpose and I'm yet to achieve it. Now he's coming up with another different thing. Talking about the night. I don't think something happened after the kiss or did it?

"What stuffs Miss Dalen. Are you talking about the steamy night we shared?" As the words left his lips, I charged forward my body almost shaking. I know we shared a kiss the night. But I don't remember what happened afterwards. Did we...

The thought of that sent shivers down my spine. I thought I was keeping my purity for the love of my life. Not to a stranger. Not for the playboy and womanizer.

"It was so intense and rough. I didn't know you have that badass side to you. I think the right word to use is dominant" He ended with a light chuckle.

I was shocked and speechless. I know how bad alcohol is to me. Which is why I don't take it that much. But that day, I was on the edge. Losing my job at die minute and on the other hand, I have a debt to pay. I went to the bar to cool off my mind. It wasn't the plan to kiss him. But my alcohol took the best of me.

I wish I could wipe off the smile off his face. I wish I hadn't met him that day. He was so calm and composed. But the present Damon is far away from being a gentleman. He's a playboy and a womanizer. So funny that I'm also among the women he toyed with.

"What do you want?" I asked. I'm sure he brought up the topic on purpose. That's Damon for you. He doesn't give without taking.

"Very good. I like how smart you are. I think that was the reason my father was fond of you" I rolled my eyes in return. "Just tell me what you want. I have other things to do" I ushered eager to leave his so called office.

"It's simple. I want you to apologize for your actions" I had to burst out with laughter at his words. I don't think my ears heard correctly.

"I don't think you know what you're saying. I did nothing wrong. You deserve that or more. And you can't threaten me. I don't care about what happened between us. Maybe you should sit and think of the next thing to do not coming up with cheap threats" With that I turned around to walk out of his office. He should know he's messing up with the wrong person. Even though I had that hope to meet that stranger one day. But now that I found out that the stranger is none but Damon Lorenzo, I don't look forward to that anymore.

I took not more than two steps when my legs came to a halt and Damon crashed his lips on mine.