Ellis
It was another morning, and we were in an executive meeting. I noted Love's chair was empty, and I glared at the damn thing. She didn't want to face me after our talk a few nights ago, but I was wrong when the door opened, and she walked in. A sense of serenity washed over me, but it quickly vanished when I smelled David on her. They were together. I was angry. A second later, David stood next to her. They both seemed out of breath and a little messy. I clenched my jaw and slammed my palm on the desk.
" What do you think this is?" I growled, taking everyone, even myself, by surprise. Lias just took over. I fought him back for control and calmed my breath. I was enraged at the sight before me. I grit my teeth to stop me from cussing.
" We are sorry, everyone, we got locked in the studio," It was David who spoke. His voice was husky, and I doubted they were ' locked in,' I couldn't help the twinge in my chest at the thought of what they were doing before they came. Despite the discussion we had and the coldness from Love, I still wanted her. I found her alluring.
' You're losing control again,' Jace's voice rang in my head. I have done that a lot lately - losing control.
' They weren't locked in! They were doing something sexual!' I roared through the link to him.
' It's none of your business, boss,' he put pressure on the word boss. I knew he meant it was their business, and I shouldn't get involved. ' If they say they were locked in, that's what happened then,'
I watched with anger as David pulled out a chair for Love to sit on, and he sat next to her. They smiled at each other, and a dark aura swerved around me. I'd kill David and enjoy each second.
" Let us begin," Michael said, and I nodded.
I noticed all the department managers were apprehensive. They were stiff as the chilling aura surrounded the place. However, I didn't do anything about it.
The company's performance was excellent. I didn't utter a word, only listened to the report. My eyes went to Love more times than I could count, and she ignored meeting my eyes.
The meeting ended two hours later, and I was the first to leave. Jace and Michael hurried after me.
" You should be pleased with this quarter's performance. It's better than the last," Michael said. If only he knew what I was going through. It was Love fraternizing with David around the office building. It was so unprofessional.
" Michael, isn't there a policy against romantic relationships at work?" I asked, and he raised his brow in thought.
"They are. The romance between colleagues leaves room for problems," he answered. I knew I was being a petty CEO right now, but I couldn't stand that she was happy without me.
" Why does your department allow it, though," I asked, pouring myself a glass of whiskey.
" That's inconsequential, come on," Jace laughed.
" I don't understand," Michael looked dumbfounded,
" Miss Chasia and Mr. Kofflin is having a romantic relationship. Shouldn't it be stopped before it starts to bring disruption in a place of work," I stated. David had a high position, and he should lead by example.
Michael gaped at me, " Wait, you want me to stop their relationship?" He looked for Jace for help, but my beta wasn't getting involved any longer.
" Isn't it one of your duties as HR employee relations? The VP and a department manager are important to the group, and they should lead by example,"
" But-"
" This is a place of work. Make sure they know that," I said with finality to my tone. I grabbed my suit jacket to leave the office when I received a phone call. It was my cousin, Melody Carter. I was going to ignore it, but she kept calling me. I answered it.
" I'm busy,"
" Is that any way to talk to your elder cousin? " She purred, and I rolled my eyes.
" What do you want? I can't talk,"
" I sent you some pictures. Check them," she said just as my phone beeped. My heart stopped when I saw the pictures of two kids, a boy and a girl. The boy looked identical to me.