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10. First Impressions
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The Mark 11. Mistaken Identity
...Damian POV...Last night was an absolute blast. Tiffany or Tonia was an absolute bomb. Much better personality when she was silent, however. She definitely had the gift of the gab. Once she started, there was no stopping her. The only way I could silence her was by kissing her. I just hated that every time I kissed her, I would think of that woman from earlier. Haley? I think her friend had said. That kiss we shared was beyond amazing. It was easy to find myself lost in her presence. The way she held herself was beyond anything that I'd ever seen before. She was absolutely captivating. She had this seductive confidence about her. I found myself hypnotized in her presence, often wondering about what it would be like to date her. Each time I found myself going down that rabbit hole, I would quickly shake it off. I'm a bachelor and have no intentions of changing that anytime soon. Though that reminds me of my conversation with Zane and Liam. I had reluctantly agreed to their messed-u
Last Updated : 2022-10-13The Mark 12. Instant Regret
...Haley POV...I couldn't believe it. I had just finished ranting about how he had the audacity to confuse me as one of his marks, and how I regretted coming here in the first place, and how does he respond? He kisses me. He freaking kissed me. I couldn't deny that I may have answered his kiss, but it was just so unexpected. It was probably the best kiss I had ever had, but that wasn't the point. The point was, that I was mad at him. I was mad that the only thing he thought I was, was an eager woman trying to pursue him. "What was that for?" He asked. I could be wrong, but it actually looked hurt for a moment. I tried not to dwell on it. I needed to be focused."Seriously? I tell you how mad I am with you and how annoyed I am with your company, and your first response is to kiss me?" I say, getting us back on track."I'm sorry. I don't know what to say. I knew it was wrong. It's just.." He began, only to cut himself off. I cocked my heading wishing he would continue that sentence. I
Last Updated : 2022-10-13The Mark 13. Blind Eye
...Damian POV...'This is bad. This is really bad.' I thought to myself as I watched her work on the desk in front of mine. After our lunch with Zane, Haley and I had come back to my office to begin working on the design for the new building. Rather she was working, while I stared at her from my computer. I couldn't help myself. It was as if I was enchanted by her or something. Perhaps it was just because I haven't slept with her. I'm not used to being with a woman I haven't slept with before. We had kissed a few times now, but not once did we take things further. I felt so confused. When Zane first told me that I would be the one working with her, I felt absolutely elated. Even though we had made an agreement to keep our relationship professional, it was only a matter of time until I had her in my bed. No one could resist me. I'm Damian freakin Stone after all. No one ever said no to me.We were just about to call it a day when Haley's hone began to ring. She looked at me as if sile
Last Updated : 2022-10-13The Mark 14. Confrontation
...Haley POV...The first couple of weeks seemed to be going quite smoothly. Even though Damian had been assigned to work with me, I rarely saw him. I found it easier this way, as I could get more work done. Damian had arranged for Zach to help me with anything I needed. The first week, Zach and I were pretty much glued together. I mostly spent the week learning about all of their products. I also wanted to learn about their current building. I wanted to know what worked for them and what they wished they had. I spent a lot of time talking to everyone that worked there. I always found that the best way to get an accurate answer was to talk to those that actually use the facilities. No one knows best than those that work there. I have found over the years that management tends to have a blind eye to what their staff really need. So I wanted to make sure that wasn't an issue in my design. I wanted it to work perfectly for everyone while also being ahead of its time.Incorporating techno
Last Updated : 2022-10-13The Mark 15. Mixed Emotions
...Damian POV...I saw red when I walked into my office and saw Haley and Zach being intimate with each other. Her hand rested on Zach's lap as she laughed at something he had done. I don't know why, but it infuriated me. I had the sudden urge to fire Zach. Though I know, he was only doing what I had asked him to. I just didn't like how close the two of them had gotten in my absence.I had thought that if I stayed away, that I'd be able to resist her charms. But after just being in my office for meer seconds, I found myself falling for her once more. 'No! I need to shake this feeling. Whatever it is. She's just another girl and nothing else.' I said in my mind.Though the more I tried to tell myself that she was just another girl, the more my head was screaming at me that she wasn't. Even the way she carried herself when I tried to kick Zach out from my office spoke volumes. The fact that she not only stood her ground but actually challenged me instead. If it weren't for my brother a
Last Updated : 2022-10-13The Mark 16. Jealousy
...Zane POV...My brother had been acting weird lately. Miles, my assistant, had been providing me with updates about him. The first thing I found strange was how Damian had pretty much stopped coming to the office. He would normally spend most of his time there when he wasn't sleeping with girls. But from what Miles had said, Damian had been seen coming to the office in the evening and staying away during the evening. He also mentioned that Zach had been spending most of his time with Haley. I was happy to know that at least Damian made sure she was taken care of. I was just upset that he didn't listen to my command and follow through with the task himself. I couldn't help but wonder why. I knew Damian wanted my title for himself. He had shown his dedication to the business over the years, and it was only a matter of time until the position was his. The only thing standing in his way was his lifestyle. While I knew I couldn't tame my little brother, I knew he had to calm down. He was
Last Updated : 2022-10-13The Mark 17. It's a Bet
...Damian POV...I had worked out for a few hours, but still, I felt anxious. I paced my living room as thoughts of their date crossed my mind. I so badly wanted to go and check up on them. It's not that I didn't trust them, but rather I wanted, no, needed to make sure nothing happened between the two of them. "NO!" I shouted to myself. I won't go there. What would I even do if they saw me? I was acting irrationally. I would just have to do something else to get them off my mind. I was just about to head to the shower when I got a call from an old friend of mine. Lucas was a good friend of mine from high school. However, he was always a terrible influence on me. He always brought out my bad side whenever we were together. Lucas and I constantly were getting in trouble when we were younger. Ever since we went to university, we had gone our separate ways. It's been years since I last saw him. This would be just the thing I needed to get my mind off things."Yo, Luke. What's up?" I said
Last Updated : 2022-10-13The Mark 18. Final Deliberations
...Zane POV...The week went by uneventfully. I was surprised to hear from Greg that my brother seemed to be acting out of character. He had started coming to the office earlier than Haley and would stay until she left. They seemed to be working well together but at a distance. Greg noticed that Haley never once let Damian come close to her, almost as if she was upset with him. Greg had also mentioned that Damian no longer seemed to visit other women. Rather his drivers had mentioned that it had been weeks since Damian had used their services for anything other than to take him to or from work. I couldn't lie. I was really surprised by the change in my brother. The weird thing was that it didn't seem like the change was happening because of the threat I had made to his future position. Rather he seemed to have calmed down for other reasons. I kept wondering if his new behaviour had something to do with Haley. Ever since she's been here, he seemed to be a completely different person.
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The Mark 119. Epilogue
...Fifteen Years Later......Haley POV...It's hard to believe that Damian and I have been married for fifteen years already. So much has happened in such a short amount of time. We experienced so many firsts together. First the birth of the twins, their first steps, as well as Sienna's first steps. Then there was preschool, middle school, high school, along with so many more precious memories. I couldn't believe how fast time had gone by. It seemed as though we were just saying our vows, but as I look at our kids playing in the backyard, a smile creeps on my face.I still remember that day as if it was yesterday. After our impromptu wedding, Damian took me aside to explain what had happened. He was just amazed that I had pulled it off without a hitch. Little did he realize how much help I received. After his initial shock wore off, I decided to explain to him why I had chosen that particular venue for our wedding. When he realized that the home we were at was ours, he was over the mo
The Mark 118. I Now Pronounce You
I felt on edge. Was I seeing properly? When I had taken the turn around the house, I had face to face with a large crowd. They all immediately jumped to their chairs and clapped. My eyes went wide in astonishment. What in the sam's blazes was going on right now?My eyes scanned the crowd which is when I noticed a bunch of familiar faces. I saw Haley's parents holding Sienna, Luca, Jace, Zach, as well as a bunch of Haley's relatives. I recognized a bunch of our friends faces before turning to see what looked like a stage. The entire location looked like it was decorated for a wedding. But what on earth was going on?Zane passed Maverick over to Zach before he made his way over to me. "Are you ready?" He asks, clapping me on the back."For what? What's going on?" I ask."Why don't you coo and find out?" Zane remarks, pulling me with him down the aisle towards the stage. He pushes me into place as I stand frozen, unable to move. My mind is spinning a million miles a minute. It's as if
The Mark 117. Boys Day Out
...Two Weeks Later...Two weeks have passed from one of the worst emotional rollercoasters of my life. Just when I thought I was at the lowest point in my life, Haley surprised me with two incredible miracles. We were set to have twin boys. I couldn't be happier. Haley didn't mind either way. She was a proud mama regardless of their genders. The odd part of our story, was that we were about to have child three and four, and yet neither of us had been present for every birth. I missed the first one. Haley missed the second. So neither of us really knew what to expect. We decided not to dwell on it, and treat as it should be. Our first pregnancy together.I was looking forward to experiencing everything with her. I so desperately wanted it to be perfect. Regardless, as long as we had each other, I knew it would be."So, are you ever going to tell me where you were that day?" I ask."How about tomorrow?" She says, making me turn towards her surprised. I hadn't expected her to give in so
The Mark 116. Bad Actor
By the time we got to the hospital, I was an absolute mess. I was terrified from the lack of the unknown. Was Haley ok? What about Sienna? The moment we arrived at the hospital, Sienna was taken away deeper into the hospital so they could run some tests. They had me go to a waiting area where they bring Sienna once they discovered what was wrong with her. I held Maverick in my arms, using him as a life support. If it wasn't for him right now, I doubt I would be standing up. They would need to put me in a bed as well, as my nerves were all over the place. My worry over both Sienna and Haley had gone to extremes. My mind was swirling with all the what-ifs. Was Haley in trouble? Did the Cobras go after her? Has she been kidnapped? Worse? "Mr. Stone?" As if that wasn't enough, my mind continued to plague me with fears over Sienna. What if I got to her too late? What will happen to her? Will she survive? Will she grow up to have a normal life? What did I do wrong? Was it something I di
The Mark 115. Jeopardy
...A Few Months Later...The construction on our new house was coming along swimmingly. With my connections, I had managed to secure some of the best people for this project. I worked well with Taylor, our project manager. He had so many great ideas that I could incorporate into my design. I was like a kid in a candy store. We made a great team. I would constantly bounce ideas off of him, and he would give me his input. Sometimes coming up with an even better solution. I was so happy to have him. With his insight, we had designed several hidden rooms, such as a play room, a room for the kids to hang out when they're older, even a butlers pantry. Taylor even came up with a secret passageway between the kids rooms. So that they could sneak into each others rooms. I was so thrilled with how well everything was coming along. It wouldn't be long for the house to completed at this rate. I couldn't wait to show Damian. I knew he was growing suspicious, as I was leaving the house more freque
The Mark 114. New Plans
My conversation with Damian from last night was ringing through my mind. I knew he was stressed, but he is good at hiding it from me. I wanted to help him, but when it came to his work, there wasn't much I could do. My strengths weren't in the tech industry. I was an architect.Wait... I'm an architect. I say to myself, as if reminding myself of my talent. Which is when it hit me. I wanted to take something off of Damian's plate. If I couldn't help him at the office, then I would help him with our home. I quickly got dressed then grabbed my cell phone. I called Colton to come pick me up then had him take me to our realtors office. I had our realtor look into various locations, and then once we came up with a list, we toured each and every one of them.Just before noon, I found the one I'd been searching for. It was a secluded location not far from the main city centre. It was situated right on the lake, and boasted a stunning private sand beach. I knew the moment y eyes landed on it,
The Mark 113. Late Night Fun
…Haley POV…I woke up during the night to find Damian not in bed. I walked to the bathroom figuring he must be in there, only to find it empty. Realizing that he wasn’t in our room, I went to check on Maverick and Sienna, wondering if Damian had gone to check on them, however, both were sleeping soundly. I was about to head to the kitchen, when I saw a glow coming from the office. I walked inside, to see Damian fast asleep at his desk, his head buried in a mound of paperwork.“Dame.” I whisper while silently shaking him. However, to my surprise he doesn’t wake up.“Dame?” I question, a little louder this time, however, yet again, still no movement. I get on my knees before him, and run my hand through his hair. I feel him shift slightly, until he begins to stir.“Hmm?” He moans, as he turns to look at me.“Why don’t you come to bed?” I suggest, standing up to crawl onto his lap.I continue to stroke his head as his hands wrap around my waist. He buried his head in my neck, as he’s
The Mark 112. Now Hiring
Damian's phone ringing woke us up the next morning. It seemed as though a critical file that needed to be sent to finalize a deal had gone missing, meaning that Damian would have to go to the office to investigate it.Damian sighed, then kissed me on the forehead before heading to the bathroom. I couldn't help myself. I turned around in the bed to watch him as he walked towards the shower."I can feel you staring." He says, without looking at me."What are you going to do about it?" I remark. I can't help it. I love looking at his ass. It's so perfect, talk about eye candy."I can't do anything right now. But just know that when I get back, I expect you naked and willing on this bed for me." Damian shouts from the bathroom. I get out of bed and follow him into the bathroom. He's already in the shower as I enter, so he's unable to hear my silent footsteps as I approach.I walk into the shower behind him, and wrap my arms around his waist, reaching down for his member. "And what if I'm
The Mark 111. Adult Activities
I looked up to see Damian hover above me. I crawl backwards further into our King mattress. Damian mimics my moves as he comes closer to me. He tosses his shirt to the ground, as he hovers above me. I feel his bulge against my core, making my head tilt back in anticipation."Please." I whisper, reaching for the waistband of his pants in hopes of sliding them off."Please what?" He responds back, as he places kisses along my chest. He squeezes one of my nipples with his hand as he moves higher to kiss my neck. I can feel him sucking on it, making me wet down below. I tilt my head back further into the pillow as I give into his assault."Damian. Please." I find myself begging as I claw at his pants, trying to remove them from his waist. In one fluid motion, Damian manages to not only drop his pants but also remove his boxers, freeing his member. He traces his member along my core, teasingly.I reach for it, to push it inside me when Damian's hands reach for my wrist, pulling my hand aw
