Sparkles

Jane's POV

What goes around comes back around right? I never thought they were talking about Monday's though. Unlike any other Monday, today I welcomed it differently. 

Why? Maybe because the sun affects me differently today, any other Monday would be a mournday, not today. The sun rose like it should, melting the darkness away, giving life to brilliant shades to every being making me eager to dig further into Monday.

"I wonder how bad will his mood be today" I smiled and the flow of my thoughts suddenly stopped. What is wrong with me?

When I arrived on my floor, I found Sarah talking to Dilan. He was one of the few friends I made here. I only found out later that he was the little brother Mike was talking about, and yes he is extra. although it would be an understatement.

Dilan looked me up and down smirking " I seeeeee you girl, you burning hottttt today"

" Is it? " Shying my way to them I giggled. " Dilan stop flattering me this early. What are you doing up here? "

" I like to start working very early. I heard that Mr. Hotty was coming back today " he said giving me a mischievous smile, I swear I knew what was going on in his mind right now.

" Oh dear Lord! I don't even want to know what you are thinking. Good morning Sarah " I greeted her ignoring Dilan.

" Morning Jane. Dilan came to gossip, nothing more " she said and we all laughed.

" Unlike some people, I've real work to attend to" I teased making my way to my office.

Placed my bag on the table, took my Bluetooth earpiece, and walked out. Dilan was still talking to Sarah. Poor Sarah when he was in the mood to gossip only a miracle could stop him.

"Dilan leave Sarah alone please, don't you've work to do?" I yelled walking in the break room to prepare Niklaus's black coffee. 

I was quite fond of this aroma, my nose would always celebrate when it was time to make his black coffee, although I never wished to taste something that seems too bitter.

" You and Sarah are the only ones in this whole building lucky enough to work hand in hand with Mr. hotty. Well there is also Zack in the finance department but he is too goody you know? Good boys should go to heaven and leave the bad ones to me " he mumbled and I couldn't help to laugh.

" We can switch jobs if you want " I teased making my way to Niklaus office placing the coffee in his desk. If I knew him well enough, he would be here in no time.

" It will make all my fantasies come true" he said sliding in one of the chairs in front of Sarah's desk.

I went to grab my notepad and the files I needed. 

" We need to get you a man Dilan" I teased walking towards them.

"I've got the perfect candidate" he said looking at the man walking out of the elevator. I couldn't help but glare as he forged a smile.

Black!!

What a dangerous color, black V- neck shirt, thick textured black Denim jeans, his brown coat couldn't conceal the proper gentleman. I noticed the man.

Man plus black, plus dimples, is a big nooo, equal to the extinction of the other gender.

His long legs brought him our way " Good morning" 

"Good morning Mr. Salvatore " Dilan replied instantly. Niklaus stopped midway guess he needed to say something.

" Jane? " Dilan called, and Niklaus's eyes were on Dilan now. " Don't forget to find the file thing we talked about, and it should be at least for a year" Dilan said and I realized he was talking about getting him a man, then stood up and went straight to the elevator.

Niklaus was now staring at me, I looked behind him where Dilan was standing in the elevator. Before it closed he licked his lips and mouthed yummy. I'd to control my self not to laugh.

Niklaus glared at me raising his brows then walked into his office and I followed behind." What is on my schedule Ms. Walker? " he asked but took me a moment to process, my brain was still focused on the scent of his signature cologne.

" The issue of copyright Loren Ic is facing has yet to be solved, so I schedule a meeting with them at 9 am" I said handing out the papers for the meeting.

After reading the papers he rubbed this forehead, here come his mood swings. " Call the legal department and__ " he started talking but I cut him.

" I already contacted the legal team and arranged a meeting with them as well Mr. Salvatore, it will be at 11 am " he looked at me then smiled, something I was getting used to.

" Your presence has been requested for the launching of the new product of Elect. Enterprises at two pm. Mr. Williams already filed his transfer to our office, I took the liberty of arranging his new office. As for the proposal you accepted from the human resources it has been finalized" I continued reading his schedule handling all the paperwork accordingly 

"Good, now for this proposal I need you to_ " he started.

" I already sent it to the legal department and made a copy of all the proposal's documents, gave the copy to Sarah and the original is on your desk. " I said looking for a folder in my notepad.

I felt his eyes lingering all over me. I tried to shake off the embarrassment. " This is all for today, I'll be in my office if you need me" I said glad that I was about to escape from his glares.

" Is nice to see you again Ms. Walker" he said as my eyes met his, the blue I saw was so different from the ones I got used to, warmth?." Is nice to be back "

" Likewise Mr. Salvatore and is nice to have you back as well " I replied not knowing what else to say, then excused myself and walked out.

When I got to my office my face warmed up. It indeed was a rare exchange of words but why was my heart beating at this dangerous rate? I feel every feeling rushing to my chest, taking shapes, I need to get a grip of my mind because my chest is getting crowded.

His words seemed harmless yet it left the fearful and anxious taste.  

My brain was trying to put this puzzle together when he showed up in front of my office and for my benefit, he took off his coat giving me front view seats to his muscular physique show as the cloth hugged him perfectly.

I really needed to stop daydreaming. I composed myself and took my eyes from the figure that leaned in the door flipping through some documents.

" Please call Scott, tell him to come to my office now!! " He instructed and walked out.

Now, aren't we back to square one?! I informed Mr. Williams and went back to work.

" Hello, little bunny " Scott said when he got here.

" Morning Mr. Williams " I greeted.

" Oh please!! Our relationship is too deep for formalities " he said then took a quick peek at Niklaus's office.

" What is the situation in there? " he asked." Is he already in a bad mood?"

" Luckily we have a green card for now, so it's safe to go in " I played laughing.

" Okay, wish me luck" he said walking in the office than turned around." Little bunny would you please give me some of your famous cookies and an expresso" he added giving me his puppy face.

" Of course Mr. Williams" he eyed me then I corrected myself." Scott "

" Much better" he said disappearing into the office.

Scott moved here three weeks ago, he immediately became friends with everybody. He actually worked at the building next to ours but he was always here. I started bringing some cookies I baked for the people working on this floor and for some reason I always find Scott eating them.

I prepared the coffee and the cookies and walked towards the office to deliver them. When I approached the door I heard Niklaus yelling." I thought I was over it. Her showing up just brought all that shit back, all those feelings "

I didn't want anyone to think I was eavesdropping their conversation so decided to knock.

When I walked in Niklaus was laying on the couch his hand covering his face in distress 

" Mr. Williams you coffee and cookies" I placed them on the table and excused myself.

The day didn't have any surprises it went by as usual. We had our normal yelling here and there, nothing out of this world, and as usual, I was terrified every time he shouted. Maybe it is something I'll never get used to. 

I was actually concerned about Niklaus. He hasn't been himself since he came back, he seems troubled, just approaching him was putting my life at risk.

This whole week passed and I notice he has been unsettled and obviously, someone has to put up with him, lucky me, yeah!!

Not really.

I didn't have a choice so I was willing to endure it, then we entered the third week of the month and I reached my damn limit.

It was Tuesday, I attended one class in the morning but I was done before 10 am. As usual, we'd a few paperwork that needed our attention.

I was currently busy in my office flipping through some papers when the turmoil happened. 

" WALKER??? "

" Lord give me strength " I prayed as I forced my body to move to his office.