Chapter Two

My Possession

Vernon Delaney

"This meeting is adjourned." I announced it to my employees who attended the meeting. They all stood up, some of them nodded at me, some bowed a little while some just stared before leaving.

I'm well aware that most of them feared me as the CEO of this company. At the age of twenty-one, my family has already taught me how to be the best CEO when my Father's about to retire. At that time I was supposed to be living the life of a young man, but instead, they've locked me inside a room and groomed me into the man that I am now. A cold, distant, aloof man. A robot-like human who only knows how to lead a company.

I sighed and leaned back in my chair. I better get this deal or our effort would be worthless. Minutes later, I picked up the sound of heels clicking and I couldn't help but groan. Great, exactly what I needed. Scarlet Gregory, my previous toy. She's too clingy for my liking so I decided to get rid of her. She has a talented mouth, though, can't deny that one. It's not long before her face came into sight when she sat down on my lap. Making sure to sit right on top of my crotch and hugged her slender arms around my head that rested against the chair.

Before, sure I will be all over her and do naughty things to her body, but now, the lust is gone. Now don't get me wrong, Scarlet is a beautiful woman. But that beauty means nothing to me now that I'm done with her.

"Missed me?" She asked seductively and almost shoved her breasts in front of my face.

I looked at her with a blank face. "What the hell are you doing in here? I told you we are through." I said in a cold tone.

"Oh come on Vernon, don't give me that bullshit." she brushed off my words and slowly leaned her head closer to mine and that is when I lost it.

I removed her arm around me and stood up, making her fall to the ground. "You know damn well that I don't kiss and get this through your thick head that we. are. over." I said word by word hoping it'll hopefully register in her mind before leaving her there with her mouth agape.

I travelled back to my office and started reading the files I have to finish. Man, just looking at them makes me want to flip the table. Guess, I'm not as robotic as I thought I was. I was a work-a-holic, sure, but I got worn out, too. My everyday routine? Work-home-sex. And sometimes, doing the same thing over and over again can be so exhausting.

The door opened and my cousin Vlad entered with confident strides. Typical egoistical brat. Now, don't get me wrong, my cousins are close to me, but this one, this one always brought me trouble. He only ever came whenever he needed something from me.

"Hey cousin." He greeted as he sat down in front of me. I brushed off his greeting.

"What do you want? I'm busy." I sighed and looked back down on my paper works. Goddamn, when will I have a break?

"Woah. Still uptight I see, is it your time of the month?" He taunted, but I paid it no mind because I was used to him being a brat.

But that doesn't imply that I like his attitude. I'm only putting up with him because Vlad is my cousin, if it's just anyone, I will kick them out. "Just tell me what you want and get the hell out of my office." I sneered at my cousin.

Vlad feigned a gasp and shivered a little. "Oh. I'm so scared. Seriously Vernon, you need to get laid. And the reason why I'm here... can I please borrow F&I? It's my girlfriend's birthday and I want to impress her and her friends. Pretty please with a cherry on top?" He begged with those annoying puppy eyes of his.

I sighed and leaned back in my chair. My speculation is right. He's here because he needs something from me. F&I also known as Fire and Ice is my secret bar. I am doing my best to hide it from the prying eyes of my parents and press. The last thing I want or need is drama. I'm a very private person and I utterly hate it whenever the press puts their nosy noses in my business.

"Alright, just this once Vla--"

"Yes! Thanks, cousin--"

"As I was saying before I was rudely interrupted. Don't mess my club up, got that? I don't need any press knowing about my club." I said sternly at my cousin.

I know Vlad and I know how stubborn he is. He just does whatever he wants without any reservations. This is not the first time he asked me to borrow my club and it wasn't exactly a pleasant experience, but I also don't want him to tell my Dad, damn that fucking brat.

"Okay, alright. Trust me, dear cousin. Bye!" He saluted me before leaving and I just shook my head.

"Crazy Bastard." I grumbled under my breath and looked back at the papers, but I couldn't recall what they were.

Blame my cousin for ruining my work. I pressed the intercom and a few seconds later, Gina, my secretary entered the room. Gina is not your typical sexy, beautiful, seductive and young secretary, no. Gina is a forty year old maiden who I accepted as my secretary when I started and I will never regret it. Brunette with brown eyes, Gina is still beautiful. Too bad she's got no plan on marrying anytime soon.

"Yes, Mr. Delaney?"

"Please cancel all my appointments for today. I want to go home now."

"Alright. Are you okay, Vernon?" Her professional voice changed into a Sisterly tone laced with concern that made me smile a little. Gina is like the eldest Sister I never had.

"I'm fine, Gina. I just need some rest." I assured her and massaged my forehead. I can already feel a headache coming. She nodded with a smile and left. I cleaned my desk and made sure everything was in order before leaving with my attachè case. I waved at Gina when I passed by her desk and stepped inside the private lift which I'm the only one allowed to use. I got out of the elevator and my car's already waiting for me outside. I thank the valet and handed him a tip before hopping inside my Infiniti Q50.

Thank God there is no traffic and I was almost near The Delaney Hotel when I saw a woman not too far away with disheveled clothes and messy hair. I am not really one to judge, but the young lady seems like a street girl and what I noticed about her is she seems to be not on her right mind. I thought she'd stop, but she crossed the road and I had no choice but to hit the brake hoping I didn't hit the woman.

"Fuck!" I slammed my hands on the steering wheel and angrily went outside the car to confront the woman. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw her sitting just a few inches away from my car but my anger did not subside. I almost hit her because of her stupidity for God's sake! "What the fuck, Miss?! You could have died!" I yelled at her and stepped closer to her.

I couldn't see her face, but I didn't have to wait long because she slowly raised her face and I stiffen into place as I stare at her face. Despite looking like a mess, I saw a beauty. A beauty with a lot of story. Eyes that are swollen from crying so much. Chapped full lips that tells she's not eating or drinking much. I saw a lot of faces and different beauties; innocent, fierce, seductive, lustful but I have never seen anyone so... sad it made my heart clench a little.

Right there and then, I thought, "How would she feel in my arms? Will she feel like hell or heaven?". 

I knew right there and then as I stared at her that I want to be there for her. Protect her, need her, want her. I watched how her eyes rolled back and I acted fast enough to catch her before her head said hello to the ground. I can now see her up close. So beautiful. But, why are you so sad? So... miserable?  I knew right there and then that this girl is going to be a big part of my life. My property. My possession. No matter what it takes.