Chapter 4

(Jonathan’s POV)

I looked down at the small woman as she looked up at me, I remembered her from earlier and in the meeting. There was something about her and I couldn't place my finger on it. I looked at her friend and noticed both their fearful faces, it made me almost smirk but I stayed unfazed before I spoke. 

“Where have you been? it's against the company policy for employees to leave work, during their work hours. Give me one reason why I shouldn't fire you, Miss Brown” I said my tone cold and blank as I looked at her nametag and then into her green eyes 

“I'm so sorry sir I had a family emergency, my sister is sick and in the hospital please don't fire me I need this Job,” Said Marley looking up at me and pleading with teary eyes 

I searched her eyes seeing that she was telling the truth, I slowly felt myself get lost in her green orbs. I shook my head to snap out of it. 

“I'll let you get a pass this time but don't let it happen again, am I clear” I said looking down at her with a stern glare that made her shiver 

“Yes sir crystal clear won't happen again,” said Marley smiling and nodding her head as I walked around her before stopping 

“Another thing Mr. Jones's office is cleared out and is now yours,” I said as I walked away and disappeared down the hall and around a corner

I kept waking until I got on an elevator and took it up, as the elevator went up I stood silently in my thoughts. That girl interested me and I had just met her,  and now she was on my mind a lot. I never cared for any women or anyone after my dad died, but she drew me in without knowing like a moth to a flame. 

She made me feel things I never thought I would ever again. I curled my hands into fists tightly and shook my head, I would never love or let anyone get close only to lose them. The elevator dinged and I stepped off and walked to my office. Once I reached my office I walked inside, then shut the door behind me. 

I Pulled off my blazer and sat it on my office couch, then I took a Seat at my desk and pulled out a bottle of whiskey and a glass cup. I opened the bottle, poured myself a cup, and sat it down as I took a sip. Relaxing back in my chair I closed my eyes for a moment, I was thinking to myself before my phone rang. Opening my eyes I sat my cup down and grabbed my phone off the desk.

“Hello this is Blackwell speaking” I answered bluntly 

“Sir this is Samson your mother has been in a bad accident, and has been rushed to the hospital” Said Samson my childhood butler making me worried and upset 

“What happened? And what hospital is she at? I’ll be there shortly” I said standing and holding the phone tightly to my ear 

“She fell down the stairs at home, she broke her tailbone and twisted her ankle. She’s at Green Garden Hospital” Replied Samson with his usual British accent and calm voice 

“Alright, thanks for telling me I’m going to head over there now,” I said as I hung up the phone and walked around the desk. I grabbed my blazer and put it on.

I walked out of my office and passed my assistant, who was typing on her computer but looked up and was confused. 

“Family emergency be back later,” I said bluntly and coldly as I kept waking to the elevator 

I got on the elevator and took it all the way down to the first floor, and as soon as the doors opened I walked off to the front entrance. I glared at people who tried to approach me, but they stayed back afraid of what I'd do and because of my glare. Walking out the entrance of my company, I walked to my BMW, hopped in, and pulled out of the parking lot and down the streets.

My car weaved between traffic with ease and grace, my phone began to ring again and I looked down for a minute to see. I glanced up at the traffic and spotted a big truck coming at me, I swerved just in time but crashed into a fire hydrant. My head hit the wheel firmly Making that airbag pop out.

My vision was slightly blurry, but I still opened my car door and stepped out. Once I got out of my car, I leaned against it and rubbed my head. I shook my head and looked at the front, seeing the damage. I pulled out my phone and texted my driver to pick me up. 

I looked around and saw a few people taking pictures. I grunted In annoyance because of who I was, people were likely going to be talking about this accident. 

I waited for a while before my driver pulled up and I got in, he pulled off and drove me to the hospital.

“Make sure to get a tow truck for the car,” I said sitting back in my seat calmly and looking out the window 

“No problem sir,” Replied the driver glancing at me back, and returned his attention to driving again 

The drive was silent beside the small sound of music coming from the radio. I felt my phone buzz with a text message, I pulled it out and read the message from an unknown number.

“I hope that accident didn't hurt you too badly” Read the message 

“Who is this?” I replied confused at the number and how they got my number 

“Don't worry about it, you'll find out soon old pal” Read the message 

I frowned and blocked the number irritatedly and put my phone back in my pocket. Only time would tell who this mysterious person was, I had a feeling I knew them already.