All Chapters of Matters of the Heart Collection: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"Sir, I'll take the job." She replies."Excellent. How did Jesse take it?" He asks."Let's just say he's no longer in the picture. So, he has no say so. And not because of the job." She explains."Well anyway, I'm pleased you're taking the job." He replies.Last night he came to her apartment. She refused to let him in. He finally left. He called her work phone today multiple times; she sent it to voicemail. She let the apartment manager know about her trip. She's having her mail forwarded to the new place. It's Friday and she's all packed and at the airport."Isobel wait!" Jessee hollers."No." She replies."Just hear me out, 5 minutes please? After a year you owe me that much Isabel." He pleads"Are you for real? After what you did, I don't owe you the time of day. But I am curious so I will graciously give you 5 minutes. Because I want to know why you cheated on me!" She demands."It was just sex. Sometimes I like it really rough and hard, and you're not the type I can do that with

ADAM'S POINT OF VIEW Wow where's she going looking like that? Every time I see her, I'm more intrigued by her. I'm just trying to find the perfect way to meet her officially. But I'm turning into a stalker. I can't go in that club. I'd be recognized. Ok this is crazy. I’m just going to her work. After all I do have a legitimate reason to. END OF ADAM'S POINT OF VIEW "Wow you're hot! All the guys are going to ignore me tonight." Angel smiles. "Thanks, but I'm sure you'll have your fair share." I reply. "Look at the office it's strictly business. But away, call me Isabel." I explain. "Let's get our drink on!" Max replies. "I second that!" I reply. We find a table and order drinks. A couple girls go dance. I need some liquid courage first. An hour later I'm on the dance floor with the girls. When a pair of arms wrap around me just as a slow song comes on. "Miss me?" Jesse asks. "Are you kidding me? Get your damn hands off me! You got some nerve." I demand. "Hi ladies. I'm Izzy

"Mr. Lewis it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Miss Gilliam. Please come into my office." I reply. "Miss Gilliam the pleasure is all mine." Adam Lewis replies. "Ms. Smith, please no calls or visitors, as I'm with a potential client." I tell the receptionist. "Yes Miss Gilliam." Angel replies. I go in and close the door. I walk around and sit in my chair. He's already sitting. I turn my cell phone off. "So how can I help you?" I ask. "Well, I heard your company was under new management and came to check it out. I've been hearing good things and was curious." Adam explains. "I am very pleased to hear that. I know you were a client and then left us. Can I ask why?" I ask. "I really don't know. That was all my managers doing. At that time, I wasn't involved. And let's just say I now take more interest in my money." He replies. "Well, that's a very wise decision. I can tell you I'm here to make this office the best around. The best customer service, the best financial advice, and the

"Good because you've drove me crazy since I first laid eyes on you." He replies. "Really?" I ask. "Yeah, coffee shop? Black limo?" He asks. I laugh. "That was you?" "Guilty!" He grins. "I'm 5 years older than you." I reply. "Damn that's even hotter!" He smirks. "Get serious!" I demand. "Oh, I'm dead serious. I don’t like immature girls. I want a sophisticated woman!" He explains. "Sweet talker." I reply. "All true! Is it working?" He asks. "Maybe." I reply and his arousal jerks. "Easy boy." "Can't help it, he wants what he wants! And he wants you." He replies. "I hope I don't regret this." I pause. "Your place or mine?" "Mine, security reasons you know." He explains. "Ok." I agree. "Give me your valet ticket." He replies. "Ok." I reply. He tells his security detail he's driving my car and for them to follow us to his house. We go to the valet and wait for my car. "Sweet ride." Adam whistles. "Company perk." I explain. "Wow your boss must love you." He replies. "

His hand tightened painfully on my arm as he walked me out. I just pray Adam picked up and can hear what's going on. "Jesee why are you doing this? I told you we were over." I say. He doesn't reply just keeps walking us through the mall to an exit. Thankfully it's the same exit I came in so I know Adam will be nearby. I just hope he's paying attention and listening. I don't want him hurt, so hopefully he'll just call the cops. Once we're outside he walks faster. We're just about three feet from his car when I hear Adam yell out. "Isabel!" Adam yells. I turn to look at him. I mouth "call police". And I hope he doesn't try anything. I have no doubt Jesee will shoot him. Then I mouth "please don't". I hope he understands. I don't know if he understands, or is just trying to save me himself. He and his security start running towards me. Jesee shoves me in the passenger seat then turns to face them, they are still about fifty feet away. Jesee takes out his gun. The security grab Ad