Chapter 2

(Third Person POV)

Marley was in her thoughts as she looked out her office window, suddenly a loud knock made her jump in shock. She heard the familiar voice of Zach call through the door. 

“Marley hurry up you're going to be late again,” said Zach chuckling a little and walking off 

She remembered her meeting and jumped up from her seat, Grabbing her folder quickly and files as she moved around the desk. Marley opened the door and rushed out of the office, Rushing down the hall and nearly knocking a few people over. She looked through her folders and files making sure she had everything. 

The rushing female wasn't paying attention as she rounded a corner, bumping into a hard chest making her fall with a yelp. A tall shadow blocked her as she frowned In slight annoyance, looking up she froze In shock seeing who she ran into. It was her boss, the CEO himself Jonathan Blackwell, he was tall and buff wearing a dark blue suit. 

His dreads were long and tied back and his skin was a nice shade of brown, She noticed his cold and blank look and his handsome features. Marley blushed and looked away from him shyly, shaking her head she finally decided to speak up.

“I’m um so sorry sir I didn't mean it I wasn't paying attention,” said Marley getting up as well as she picked her stuff up

Jonathan didn't say anything only looked down at her for a moment. He didn't attempt to help her or acknowledge her apology.

“Don't let it happen again Miss brown or you're fired” said Jonathan Coldly and Blunt as he stepped around her and walked away 

She nodded quickly and stood after gathering all of her stuff again, Marley wasn't surprised by his coldness, she heard from others he was known for being cold and blank toward everyone. Marley also learned he had lost his dad in a car accident, Soon after his dad had handed the company down to him. 

The girl understood his reasoning of why he was the way he was, she continued down the hallways to the meeting.

Marley arrived at the meeting and rushed inside the room. A few people looked at her as she smiled shyly and nervous, before sitting down In a chair at The large meeting table. She got comfortable in her seat and pulled out her notepad and pen, A man was speaking about projections and what could make the company better. Marley was looking over her documents and writing notes. 

The meeting went on smoothly before the door opened up, Jonathan Blackwell walked In casually, and everyone looked at him In shock at his appearance in the meeting. Jonathan walked and sat at the end of the table by Marley calmly. The man who was talking before just was frozen in shock, before snapping out of his state by Jonathan.

“Snap out of it and continue the meeting don't let me stop you, or do I have to get someone else more capable Mr. Jones” said Jonathan Bluntly In his usual cold tone, and his eyes narrowed on Mr. Jones 

“N-No n-not at all sir my apologies,” said Mr. Jones shaking his head and who Marley now knew the name of 

Mr. Jones went back to speaking and showing slides on the projector, occasionally looking back at Jonathan Nervously. Marley found herself looking at Jonathan Silently, watching as he looked ahead focused on the meeting. Her eyes drifted to his lips which were full and soft-looking, his eyes snapped to her making her quickly look away with a blush.

Jonathan smirked a bit to himself and it quickly went away, before anyone could notice his eyes gave her a once over. He went back to Looking ahead and focused on Mr. Jones again. Everything went smoothly in the meeting until Marley noticed a squint in Jonathan's eye as if he was assessing something. 

“You know Mr. Jones those are old projections and reports. I've also gotten a few reports from your colleagues, about your constant mistakes in documents and reports. You are the lead manager and I can't have you slowing my company down, You. are. fired” said Jonathan coldly eyes narrowed on Mr. Jones who stood mouth agape in disbelief 

“S-Sir y-you can't be doing this it's all an honest mistake, I've worked for this company for years. Please don't do this to an old man what would your father think” said Mr. Jones pleading with his hands clasped together

Jonathan glared at him, seeming colder than before, the mention of his father struck a nerve. Marley could feel the dangerous aura surrounding him, as she watched along with everyone else's quiet. Jonathan remained quiet as his jaw was clenched slightly, his face unchanged as he spoke again.

“Get out and pack your office up and leave my building you're done,” said Jonathan with a blunt tone and no remorse making Mr. Jones look in shock and sadness 

The man's head was hung low as he walked out of the meeting defeated. Marley felt bad for him and looked over at Jonathan who didn't care at all. She muscled up her courage and said something to him.

“Um sir do you think that was necessary I mean he is old,” said Marley nervously as he turned his head and looked at her making her sink back in her seat 

“Are you questioning my decisions, Miss Brown? I don't care for how long he's worked here, no excuse for slacking and constant mistakes” said Jonathan bluntly his eyes on her still intensely making Marley feel shivers go down her spine 

“No not at all sir I mean he was our um lead manager without him, who's going to lead the floor?” said Marley looking down shyly and avoiding his gaze 

“Hm you're right I guess it's your lucky day Miss brown, You have now been promoted and are the new Leading Manager,” said Jonathan casually with a blank tone as he stood 

Marley was in shock and was speechless but inside she was happy, finally she could have more money to take care of her family. 

“You all are dismissed,” said Jonathan as he walked out without a glance back 

Everyone stood, grabbed their things, and walked out, some smiled happily for Marley while others didn't care about it as they all left. Marley stayed sitting but she slowly smiled to herself happy. She was all giddy and jumping slightly before her phone started ringing. Marley picked up her phone and answered happily.

“Hello this is Marley speaking” answered Marley before she heard her mom reply 

“Marley sweetie you need to get over to the hospital immediately” replied her mom sadly and sounded like she had been crying 

“Mom what's wrong?” said Marley worried now and fearing the worst 

“It's your sister something bad is happening,” said Her mom sadly 

“I'll be right there,” said Marley panicked and hanging up before rushing out 

Marley feared the worst as all sorts of bad scenarios ran through her head. She hoped her sister was okay, but she would only know once she got to the hospital.