Chapter 24.

"Do I look okay?" I asked Luke for the tenth time as I came out of my room.

"You look great, McKenna. It's time for you to go now. We don't want to keep Dixxy waiting." He said. I asked him to accompany me to the company as it's my first day today, he said yes. Vicky was more than happy to look after the house and take care of Liam as I worked. 

"Dixxy? Seriously? What are you, 12?" I said and groaned. "No matter what you say, I feel like it's still not good enough." I walked into my room to change for what feels like the umpteenth time today. I made my way into the closet, looking for another piece of clothing. Luke came in, grabbed the shirt I was checking out, threw it on the floor, and dragged me out of the closet.

"Hey, I wanted to check that out. You didn't have to go all Hulk on me." I whined. He grabbed my purse and keys.

"Well, maybe if you weren't taking forever to get dressed, I wouldn't have to drag you out. The only thing I need you doing now is getting your ass to the car." He pushed me to the door, I groaned. 

"I still feel like I'm underdressed." I pouted. I had on my burgundy pencil skirt paired with my army green cropped sweater and some black ankle booties. I parted my hair into two and braided each side.

Liam ran to me and gave me a big kiss as I bent down to his height.

"Have a nice day at work, McKenny." I smiled.

"Thank you, Champ. I'll see you in a little while, okay?" I said as I ruffled his hair. He smiled up at me and nodded before running back to the living room. Vicky came to hug me.

"Have a great first day. Be sure to take care of yourself." I smiled and nodded. Luke opened the door and turned to me. 

"Shall we?" He asked. I smiled and walked out of the apartment with Luke on my heels. I made my way to Luke's car and waited for him to get in. He got in a few seconds later, we were on our way to the company in no time.

"Why isn't your boyfriend the one taking you to work today?" He asked, diverting my attention from the views outside. I turned to him before looking back to the window, trying to hide my hot red cheeks. I still don't get why I always blush whenever someone calls Dixon my boyfriend.

"He had a breakfast meeting to attend to this morning which is why he couldn't make it," I said with my attention still out the window. 

"What exactly are you scared of, Kenny?" I tilted my head to face him so fast that I heard a bone snap.

"What do you mean?" I asked, confused as to what he's saying. He gave me a glance from the side of his eye before redirecting his face to the road.

"Why won't you let yourself feel that love? It's like you are standing in the way of those who want nothing but to love you." He said.

"I don't know what you're talking about," I said just as Greene Enterprises came to view. He stopped in front of that building. At the top, in bright black LED lights read Greene's. I moved to step out of the vehicle, not wanting to continue this conversation with Luke.

"You know, I've known you since you were a little girl. I was practically there when you were born, so I know you, McKenna. Just a piece of advice, you will regret it if you push this guy away." He turned to me and looked me dead in the eye. "It's okay to feel vulnerable. It's okay to be loved. It's okay to feel guilty, but what's not okay is pushing those that love you away."

"I agreed to date him for Dad. Isn't that what you guys wanted?" I said with a low voice. He took both my hands in his big ones and gently stroked them.

"That's where you're wrong. You should not have to do it for your dad, or anyone for that matter. Do it for YOU. I know you like him. Let yourself go, Kenny. You have to, or you'll regret it." He released my hand and kissed me on the forehead. I stepped out and looked at Luke one last time.

"Thank you." He nodded.

"No problem, baby girl. Have a wonderful first day. Love you." He said.

"Love you too." I walked to the front door, and two security guards stood there. 

"Identification is needed to enter the building, Ma'am." One of them said as they both looked down at my petite frame. I pulled out my ID, which the other guard inserted into the slot, and some green light showed.

"Have a nice day, Ma'am." The bulky guy said as he opened the door for me to go in.

"Thank you," I said and made my way to the receptionist's desk before someone stopped me.

"Excuse me, please. Are you Ms. McKenna Wright?" He asked. 

"Yeah, that's me. Can I help you?" I asked, a little bit confused as to why he knows my name.

"Hi, my name is Jonathan Reed. I'm Mr. Dixon's assistant, and he instructed me to come to pick you at his office." I nodded as he led the way. 

He led me down to the elevator that had 'Private' inscribed on top. He inserted a card into the slot at the side of the elevator. We walked into the elevator. Jonathan pressed the top button, which is the 82nd floor. I knew Dixon was a powerful man in the business world, but this is so mindblowing. I'm pretty sure he owns the buildings on this block from about half to all of them.

We reached the top floor. Jonathan stepped out first and gestured for me to follow him. This floor is much quieter than the one downstairs. Jonathan led me to a conference room at the end of the hall. The room has a very spectacular view of the city.

"He'll be with you soon. I'll let him know you're here." I nodded and watched as he left. I stood up from where I was seated and went to windows that overlook the beautiful city of New York.

I was so engrossed in the view that I didn't notice the presence behind me.

"Awesome view, right?" He said. I screamed as I felt my heart jump right through my mouth. I placed my hand on my chest, trying to calm my racing heart.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you or anything." He smirked at me. I suddenly remembered everything Luke told me when we got here. As I stared into these grey orbs that seem to have me in some trance whenever I stare into them, I realized that I have fallen for this guy.

I like Dixon. No Jason, No Trevor, No nobody. Just him.

With that said, I grabbed ahold of his collar and stood on my tippy toes. He seemed shocked as to what I'm doing. I smiled before finally placing my lips on his. No words can describe how many butterflies I feel in my tummy or the fireworks that kept lighting up in my head.

I like him. So much.