Chapter 5

After lunch was over, I walk back to the elevators with a smile on my face. All I had was the muffin Connor bought me and a bottled water. Walking into the office without knocking, I look up to see Mr. Stone talking to blondie. I walk past them to my desk but not before she shoots me a glare which I return with a smile to anger her. Sitting down, I begin to analyze the profits but find myself listening to there conversation.

"Why can't I be your assistant again? I'm way better than your new one" she exclaims shooting me another glare. Rolling my eyes I look back down and pretend to keep working while listening.

"You should be glad I didn't fire you for what you did Melissa." Mr. Stone replies with a hint of anger.

"Accidents happen" she says not seeming sorry at all.

"You spilled coffee on Mr. Johnson, the head of the second biggest company in America! I'm not making you my assistant now or ever. You're lucky he didn't press charges." Mr. Stone shouts slightly red in the face.

"I hope you reconsider" she purrs, running her finger up and down his arm. Snorting, they both shoot me a look to which I respond by shrugging.

"Goodbye Melissa" Mr. Stone replies effectively ending the conversation. With a huff and a glare in my direction, she flips her hair before strutting out of the room.

"Did she really spill coffee on Mr. Johnson?" I ask him curiously. Looking at me, he nods before focusing back on his paperwork. I take that as my cue to continue working and all that is heard in the silence is the scribbling of pens.

A few hours later, I smile at the graph that I completed very proud of my work. Standing up, I walk over to give it to Mr. Stone. Our hands slightly brushed causing me to jerk mine back and cradle it to my chest still feeling the heat from where he touched me. Looking up, I watch him glance over the graph before he sets it down and stands up. He stalks towards me before stopping right in front of me. His woodsy cologne assaults my nose and I refrain from taking a whiff. He reaches out and caresses my face causing me to blush and look down. An intense silence washes over us before it is broken by his husky voice.

"What are you doing to me?" He whispers to himself not taking his eyes off me. Blushing even harder, I step out of his embrace knowing fully well that if I stayed, I might've done something I'd regret later. Walking back over to my desk, I lean forward to grab my purse before turning around. My eyes connect to his golden orbs swirling with lust and a slight smirk on his handsome face.

"Am I dismissed for the day Mr. Stone?" I ask wanting to get out of there as quickly as possible. He snaps out of his daze before replying.

"Yes Ms. Winters, you are free to go. I need you to be ready bright and early tomorrow for another meeting at another industry I'd like to work with. I'll pick you up at around 7:30am and we'll head over together. Bring your notepad and dress nicely, first impressions always count." He says making sure I caught every word.

"Alright, I'll see you then Mr. Stone" I respond before smiling and walking towards the door. I feel his eyes follow my every move as I exit causing me to increase my pace.

Making it down to the lobby I make sure to bid Connor goodbye before running to my car and starting the engine. Entering my apartment, I kick my heels off before running to the kitchen to make some dinner. Getting a pot out, I fill it up with water to start boiling some pasta. For sauce, I decide on a simple lemon and herb vinaigrette not wanting to eat something too heavy. Getting out a plate, I serve myself some pasta and grab a coke from the fridge before setting my dinner down in the living room. I quickly run up to my room and strip down from my work clothes and settle on wearing an oversized shirt and some shorts. Walking to the bathroom, I put my hair up before washing the make up off my face.

Running back downstairs, I grab a blanket before sitting on my couch to eat my dinner while watching a couple episodes of Friends. Two hours later, I decide to call it a night knowing I had to get up extra early tomorrow. Putting my dishes in the sink, I run up the stairs to my room making sure to jump on my bed like a child. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I was welcomed by a dreamless slumber.

I woke up at 6:30 to get ready for today's meeting. Jumping into the shower, I quickly wash my hair and body before getting out to brush my teeth. Walking into the closet, I grab a pair of black lace undergarments and put them on before walking to my vanity to blow dry my hair. Deciding on doing a slicked back ponytail, I gather my hair at the top of my head before securing it with a black hair tie. For make up, I go with some black eyeliner, mascara and a bold red lip, feeling a little daring. Walking back into my closet, I pick out a sheer white blouse and a pencil skirt with a slit on the side of it. I also grab a white tank top not wanting to flash anyone during the meeting.

Grabbing my heels, I walk downstairs to make myself an iced coffee before sitting down on a stool. Sipping on my cold, mouthwatering beverage, I hear my phone ring and pick it up without looking at the caller ID.

"Pinky's porno palace, what's your pleasure?" I answer with a joyful voice. The line remains silent before I hear a bark of laughter. Smirking I check to see who's calling to see Ivan Stone across the screen. Shit...

"Uhhh, I'll be right down?" I respond before hanging up and putting my heels on. Walking out my door I lock it behind me scolding myself as I walk down the stairs.

"Amelia Winters, you're officially an idiot" I whisper to myself still surprised I said that. Walking outside I see a limo, and automatically assume it's Mr. Stone. Opening the door, I slide in keeping my gaze on the ground. I shut the door behind me before sighing as the chauffeur pulls off the curb. The awkward silence is finally broken by Mr. Stone.

"So pinky's palace huh?" He questions me with a smirk. Slightly annoyed, I feel the need to wipe that stupid smirk off his face.

"Shut up you big oaf" I reply not having anything better to say. He snorts before continuing

"I guess the quiet ones are always the wildest" he says winking which causes my heart to flutter.

"You never plan a murder out loud now do you?" I bite back but all he does is chuckle at my response.

"I'm shaking with fear, someone please save me!" He exclaims in a girlish voice causing me to giggle. Shaking my head, I turn to gaze out the window at the scenery that passed by in a blur. A comfortable silence washes over us for the remainder of the ride as we were both lost in our thoughts.

We finally arrived at a huge building almost as big as Stone Industry. I didn't see the opened door with the outstretched hand waiting for me to take it. Slightly blushing, I grab Mr. Stone's hand and step out of the car with a small thank you. We walk into the lobby together, quickly being greeted by the receptionist.

"Welcome to Miller Industry, can I get a name and possibly a number" the receptionist purred pulling down her shirt a bit. Annoyed, I huff and look up to see Mr. Stone already looking at me with a smirk.

"Ivan Stone, I'm here to meet with Mr. Miller." He says back adding a wink at the end. With a giggle the receptionist gave us directions before slipping Mr. Stone a piece of paper. Rolling my eyes, I start walking to the meeting room without waiting for my boss. Seeing him flirt with another women made my blood boil and I wanted nothing more than to show her who he belonged to. Then again we weren't together and therefore I was in no position to be jealous.  Before I got to the meeting room, I felt a hand grab my forearm making me halt in my steps. Turning around, I was met with the eyes that constantly stared into my soul and erupted flutters in my stomach.

"You know it's very unprofessional to walk into a meeting room without your boss" he taunts me with a smirk.

"You know it's highly unprofessional to flirt with a receptionist while on a business trip" I spit back with a hint of jealousy.

"Honey I can do whatever I want, I'm Ivan Stone" he replies caressing my cheek before adding "Not like you should care what I do with whom"

"I don't care, I just don't want to be known as the assistant who's boss can't keep it in his pants" I sass, slapping his hand away from my cheek before composing myself and entering the meeting room. I halt yet again to a room filled with men and maybe a few women. Blushing, I look down and follow behind Mr. Stone as he introduces himself to a man.

"It's a pleasure to finally be meeting you Mr. Miller, I'm Ivan Stone, owner of Stone Industry" he booms with a voice filled of authority. Seeing him in business mode was a slight turn on not gonna lie. I'm snapped out of my inappropriate thoughts by an unknown voice.

"The pleasure is all mine Mr. Stone, who is this beautiful lady behind you, if you don't mind me asking." He responds everyone's attention snapping to me. Tilting my head up with confidence I introduce myself.

"Amelia Winters, assistant of Mr. Stone, I've heard many things about your company" I shake his hand with a firm grip.

"Good things I hope" he says with a laugh causing the rest of the room to laugh along. "Now shall we start this meeting" he asks directing the question to Mr. Stone.

"Let's begin" he replies as I take a seat next to him and take out my notebook to take notes of key points.

As the meeting drags on, I feel a brush on my leg but ignore it and keep writing. A few minutes later, I feel it again to which I turn to the owner of the leg that's been brushing mine. He looks at me before winking and I roll my eyes before continuing with my notes. He consists with brushing my leg and even as the nerve to stroke my thigh under the table. Having enough of this I slap my pen down and turn to finally give this creep a piece of my mind.

"Sir, I'd really appreciate it if you stopped playing footsie with me while I'm trying to work" I snap before looking over at Mr. Stone to see him sending angry daggers to the man next to me. I look back at footsie guy to see him red with embarrassment. Smirking, I wait until the meeting continues this time with no interruptions. The meeting finally came to an end and I stood up, gathering my things preparing to leave.

"Our partnership will bring great success for both or companies, you're a genius for thinking of this Mr. Stone" Mr. Miller praises shaking Ivan's hand.

"Pleasure doing business with you Miller" he responds with a small smile and a curt nod.

"My apologies for the little interruption Ms. Winters, I'll be sure to talk to him about it" he says to me apologetically.

"It's really no big deal Mr. Miller" I respond with a charming smile.

"Well I bid you both goodbye, have a great rest of your day" he replies smiling. Mr. Stone and I walk out of the meeting room and back into the limo before he speaks.

"I could get him fired for what he did to you" Ivan says to me angrily. With a small smile I shake my head before answering.

"It's fine really, I think the public humiliation will teach him not to touch another women without her consent again" I assure him with a giggle. Nodding he gives the chauffeur directions while I continue to look out the window.

Ten minutes later, we arrive at a small diner and I turn to Mr. Stone with a hint of confusion. Not addressing me, he opens the door and gets out before ushering me out as well. I follow him into the diner, and we're seated at a table near the windows. Setting my things down, I look up to ask him why we're at this place.

"Am I not allowed to treat my employees out to lunch?" He says with a hint of playfulness. With a giggle, we look up to see a cute waiter stand by our table. He had sand brown hair with blues eyes and glasses, he looked adorable but hot at the same time.

"Welcome to Rita's diner, can I get you any drinks?" He asks us, secretly smiling at me.

"I'll have a coke with extra ice" Mr. Stone orders with a cold expression.

"Um, I'll just have a water with lemon please" I order smiling at our waiter. With a nod, he walks off to grab our beverages. I turn back to Mr. Stone to see his piercing gaze already on me.

"Tell me about yourself Ms. Winters" he asks.

"Well for starters, call me Amelia" I sass with a giggle before continuing "I'm an only child, born and raised in Miami, Florida but moved to New York for college. I love to write whenever there's a lot on my mind and love to explore new places which is mainly why I chose to move here in the first place" I look up to see him staring intently at me as if he were listening to every word I said. Our drinks arrived, and I ordered a veggie burger with a side of fries while Mr. Stone ordered a steak with fried onions. As we ate I made sure to ask about him wanting to know more about him.

"I have a younger sister named Elsa, I'm originally half Italian, half American. I started my company from scratch after earning my business degree. I'm 25 and I really enjoy going on hikes whenever I'm stressed" he tells me as he took a sip of his coke.

"Do you speak Italian?" I ask fully intrigued.

"Sono cresciuto parlando la mia cara" he replies with a sexy grin. I think my ovaries just bursted, that was sexy as hell.

"I grew up speaking it my dear" I translate with a smirk of my own.

"Do you speak Italian mia cara?" He asks surprised.

"No but I took it in high school so I kind of understand it" I reply still eating.

"Do you ever get bored of only speaking English?" He asks mocking me. I push my plate away before taking a sip of my drink before continuing.

"I speak Spanish too asshole, I'm half Cuban" I respond annoyed to which he barks out laughing before a serious look washes across his features.

"That makes you sexier mia cara" he replies seductively to which I blush and shake my head before responding.

"Asshole" I say again hearing him chuckle as our waiter comes back giving us our bill. I go to take out my card before a hand stops mine and Mr. Stone hands him cash not breaking eye contact. The waiter takes the money before smiling at me and handing me a slip of paper with his number on it. Smiling, I look up to see Mr. Stone glaring at the paper to which I laugh and tuck it into my purse to piss him off. I had no intention of calling him but seeing the look of jealousy on Mr. Stone's face was worth it.

"Jealous?" I taunt following him out of the diner and back into the limo.

"I have no reason to be jealous of a little boy" he snaps crossing his arms and pouting like a child.

"If it makes you feel better, I have no interest in calling him" I say ripping up the paper to prove my point. He scoots closer to me and puts his face by my ear before speaking.

"Good, because you're mine and I don't share" he whispers gently placing a kiss behind my earlobe and going back to his original spot as if nothing happened. My body explodes with heat from where he kissed me and my heart flutters at his declaration. I shake my head to clear my mind and lean my head on the window, closing my eyes for the remainder of car ride.

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Chapter 5 complete! If you enjoyed this chapter, please let me know by commenting and voting!! I've been thinking about doing a chapter in Ivan Stone's pov but not sure yet. Comment if you'd like me to write one!

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