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2024-10-29 19:42:56Riding up the elevator, I took a moment to decide on my strategy for the day. I could either face the fire and initiate a confrontation, or do the complete opposite and avoid my boss like the plague. Without much need for consideration, I went with the latter option, not really sure what I'd say to him anyway.
Unfortunately for me, it seemed he had other ideas.
After deliberately bypassing Mr Gray's office, I walked into mine to find the big man himself sitting in my chair, looking as painfully flawless as ever. He lifted his gaze to meet my own as he heard me enter the room. Although his eyes were just as vacant as usual, they were considerably softer than I'd seen them for a while. It was as though he almost.. regretted his behaviour?
Neither of us spoke. Neither of us moved. This was exactly the awkwardness I'd been desperate to avoid.
"Well," I decided to make the
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"You want to know why I was away all of last week, Ally?" He asked me, deliberately breaking my second condition. This was the only answer I had wanted from him this morning, but now I wasn't so sure."Yes?" I replied tentatively, knowing that I really didn't have any other choice."Because whenever I'm around you," his eyes held such intense eye contact that I felt almost hypnotised by his stare, "I can't freaking hold myself back.""I- I don't understand," I stumbled, not really believing the words that were coming out of his mouth."I honestly can't explain it" his head was in his hands, his eyes closed as he processed what he was saying. "Ever since I met you, I haven't been able to get you out of my head.""You what?" I was completely gobsmacked by his admission."I like you, Al," he finally blurted, slipping in my nickname for t
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Tyler's POV"Mr Baird," I greeted the older man with a simple nod. "Do you have a moment?""Absolutely, Mr Gray," he replied cheerfully, gesturing for me to take a seat. "What can I do for you?"This was entirely unusual for the both of us. I had never really been the one to visit my workers, as I personally preferred the feeling of having them in my domain rather than the other way around. So even though Mr Baird's office was just across from mine in the hallway, I had only ever been inside on a few odd occasions."I ah- actually just wanted to thank you for all of your work last week," I stumbled over my words, clearly not the type to say such things very often. "You seemed to keep this place under control better than I do.""Not at all, sir," he chuckled humbly. "I hardly did a thing.""I also wanted to sort of check in with you,"
Make Me nineteen
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"Did someone call for a tour-guide?" Tyler's deep voice asked as I opened up my door to him."Well technically Nikki did," I laughed. "But I guess I'll take you up on the offer while you're here.""Good answer," he smiled. "You look amazing, by the way."It was at that moment that I realised that I hadn't even remembered to change out of my sweats and sports bra. Nate had left my apartment just minutes ago, giving me time enough to very roughly clean the apartment of all of the half-empty food packets and pizza boxes. Even though Tyler knew that I had just been with Nate, the last thing I wanted to do was to rub it in, or to put my messy room on display. But in doing that, I'd completely forgotten that my attire was hardly appropriate for a platonic night out with my boss."Thanks Tyler," I simply replied, causing him to smile as I called him by his name. I mean there
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Walking into the office the next morning, my mind was made up and I knew what I had to do. Despite the undeniable chemistry between Tyler and myself, I knew that it would be absolutely stupid of me to let go of everything I'd built with Nate in order to pursue a 'relationship' with someone who didn't know the meaning of the word. And for that reason alone, I'd decided that I needed to be professional with Tyler, and keep it that way from this point forwards."Good morning, Mr Gray," I greeted him cheerfully, walking into his office with his order of coffee. Even though I'd left his house just hours ago, seeing him effected me more than I'd dare to admit."Bringing back the formalities already?" He smirked devilishly. "You know you can call me Tyler when it's just us - or when it's not.""I think it's probably best that I don't, Sir," I remained as composed as possible, remembering that if I didn't set the standard now, I would never
Make Me twenty two
"You said what now!?" Nikki screamed through my phone, loud enough to cause significant hearing damage had I not moved it away from my ear in time. "I thought you were going to end things with Mr Gray, not giving him an ultimatum.""I know," I chuckled. "I have no idea what came over me, but I just started blurting out all this stuff and couldn't stop."I'd just left work for the afternoon and was now walking home for a quiet night in. Tyler hadn't said anything to me for the rest of the day, but it wasn't like I'd made much of an effort to see him either. As far as I was concerned, the ball was in his court and he could do with that what he wanted."Well," Nikki spoke a little softer than before. "I guess the chase is officially on.""Shut up," I laughed. "He probably won't even think twice in moving on to some easier girl, someone who wants him in return."
Make Me twenty three
"Miss Carson! Over here!""Who are you with tonight, Miss Carson?""Ally Carson! This way please!"I'd never seen this many cameras in my life, let alone had so many pointing at me. It was all a little overwhelming; the flashing lights, yelling photographers and busy crowds of people moving every which way behind the metal barricades. Even on our side of the divider, teams of people all dressed up in black were running around the place directing the guests along the carpet and into the event. It was a lot to take in.Luckily, I had on my arm a guy who thrived in this sort of environment, who was born for the spotlight and a natural in front of the camera. Conner knew all his best angles and poses, and also made sure I knew mine, making the whole process that little bit less stressful for an amateur like myself.
Make Me twenty four
Going against my friends' advice, I showed up to work on Monday morning looking completely decent and professional. After spending the weekend with Nate, who was blissfully unaware of half the drama that was going down, I'd practically forgotten that anything was going wrong in my life. So, in the spirit of keeping it that way, I'd decided not to play into Tyler's games."Good morning, Bella," I greeted the receptionist as I walked past the desk towards the elevators."Morning, Al," she smiled brightly. "Hey, I was actually wondering if- ah- there was any chance you wanted to have lunch with me?""Yeah," I replied. "I'd love to.""Great!" She grinned once again. "Just swing by the desk when you're on break and I'll be good to go.""Sweet, I'll see you then."When I got up to the top flo
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Make Me thirty eight
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Make Me thirty six
"Please pick up," I mumbled to myself quietly as I held my phone up to my ear. The ringing sound dragged on for what felt like forever, before the dreaded voicemail came through for the umpteenth time."Tyler Gray is unable to come to the phone right now," the automated recording seemed to taunt me. "Please leave a message after the beep.""Tyler, baby, it's me - Ally," I cringed at sound of the words coming out from my mouth. "Please call me back, I just want to know that you're ok."I placed my phone back in my pocket as I waited by the taxi terminal for a ride back into the city. I'd just landed in New York after catching a sort of emergency return flight. Tyler had appeared to have upped and left Melbourne without my knowing, leaving me to assume that he was now back in The States as well. But since he wasn't returning any of my cal
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Just as we were about to head off to the next shop, a voice called my name from somewhere behind me, causing me to turn around instinctively."Shit," I cursed under my breath as I saw the voice's owner approaching where I stood beside Tyler. "How's it going, Mason?""Oh it's going just fine with me," he had a sly expression on his face that I couldn't quite read as he inspected the situation in front of him."I'm glad," I replied stiffly. "Um, Tyler, this is Mason - my ex," he gave a small nod in Mason's direction. "And Mason, this is-""Don't act like I don't already know who the fuck this is, Ally," Mason cut me off rather aggressively, planting a pretty distinct seed of terror in my mind."Woah woah," Tyler now spoke up, taking a step closer to Mason a
Make Me thirty three
When morning finally rolled around, the winter sun streamed through the window and onto the bed, waking me up in the most natural way. I yawned softly as I got my bearings, and realised that Tyler was still holding me as he was when we'd fallen asleep. We must have both slept real well given that neither of us had moved about."Good morning baby," his deep morning voice vibrated through me as he spoke from just behind my ear. "And happy Birthday.""How did you know that it was today?" I turned so that I was now facing him, his arm still draped over my waist and holding me close. I couldn't help but to run my fingers over his perfect features, intoxicated by the way the sun bounced off his bare skin."I pay more attention than you think," he chuckled lowly, placing a kiss to my forehead. "Plus Becca told me last night."
Make Me thirty two
"Hey, Al," Jake came over to give me a hug as we arrived at the racetrack."Yo bro," I grinned back."What's up man!" My brother turned his attention to Tyler who was stood beside me, giving him a passionate bro-hug which was majorly reciprocated."That's a sick car you've got there," Tyler commented, gesturing towards the white Subaru parked behind him. "Impreza STI?""Yep," Jake confirmed the car's make. "2006 model, so it's classic."It may have been 'classic', but it certainly wasn't stock off the assembly line. The amount of money he must have spent on modifications over the years was more than he'd care to admit. But, the end result was something that even I could admit looked pretty cool."God, I bet it flies round the track too," Tyler continued, appearing to know a thing or two
