Page 243 of Mr. Charming

I grabbed coffee from the coffee shop, and it reminded me of the day I saw Logan here. It had only been a day and I missed them, and I was anxious to figure out whether or not they were selling me out. They didn’t hint at it at all yesterday, and I couldn’t tell if this meeting was for the company or for the sellout.

I finished my coffee and had a scone, then I headed over to the office. I arrived a half hour early, but it gave me that much time to hide in my office and collect my bearings. I wondered if they did plan on buying me out, if I could try and convince them otherwise. It would mean the world to me if I could; if I could keep my dream of running my own company alive. It would be hard to do on my own, but not impossible. And then it would take much longer. I would welcome the work, but I didn’t want to miss out on this opportunity just because I didn’t have the balls to stand up for myself.

I gave myself a quick pep talk in my head and headed to the conference room. I stopped short of the door and just looked at them. Logan and Jake; so powerful and imposing. They command the attention of the room and everyone in it has no choice but to bow down. They make my knees weak, my core tight from fighting the arousal between my legs. I was so afraid my nipples would be showing, but my half cup bra kept it hidden. I thought I subconsciously wore this nice lingerie for them, but I didn’t suspect anything. Maybe I hoped for it, despite being angry. I had to find out the truth, anyway.

I saw Jake first, in his dark khakis and dark blue polo that gripped every muscle in his chest and arms. Logan wasn’t in a suit, and I was surprised. He had on black cargo pants and black shoes, his white tee shirt was simple but looked expensive nonetheless. It isn’t fair that they are built like gods, by the gods and worthy of the gods. They don’t belong here with us regular humans. Their presence hummed through me, and it was like they knew I was here. They looked up from the far right side of the desk and smiled. I went lightheaded.

Logan stood up and opened the door, from just a few feet away I inhaled his scent. That clean citrus and heavy woodsy smell. Rugged yet smooth. I realized I was standing there; still and mute as I stared between them both.

“Madeline, are you alright?” He stood in the door, his strong arm holding it open.

“Um, I’m fine.”

He made an odd face, he cocked his head to the side and then gazed at me as he smiled softly.

“Come in then, Dan will be here in a minute.”

I nodded and willed my feet to shuffle forward. I caught Jake’s eye and he smiled. He came around the other side so I was between them both. Surrounded, hot, this meeting would last forever.

“What happened yesterday?” Jake asked, and he sounded mad. I took a shaky breath.

“I heard of what you both plan on doing.” I started. Jake swiveled his chair, so his open legs were pointing right at me.

He leaned on the chair, his strong and thick muscled forearm on the handle of my chair. I inhaled sharply at his closeness. All I wanted to do was lean in and kiss them both. I felt Logan on the other side of me, watching.

“What?” Jake asked simply. I looked into his eyes for a fleeting moment, but didn’t have much to say.

I wouldn’t be able to get through this meeting, I could barely hold it together. I felt tears pricking my eyes. Out of anger. They were going to pretend they didn’t know.

“I heard that woman leaving your office yesterday, she was talking about you selling me out.”

I heard Logan gritting his teeth. They hadn’t said anything, and it was hard to tell if they even knew what I was talking about or were just playing dumb until witness got here. Maybe they thought I would go to human resources and file some sexual claim. Maybe they were afraid of something like that. Though I would never do that, and it feels like they don’t trust me at all.

“What woman?” Jake asked.

I stood in anger then, glaring down at them both. “I was here yesterday, and I saw some woman running out of here. She was on the phone talking about you selling me out.” I spat. I felt a little odd with my hands on my hips, yelling at these two powerful business tycoons.

Then Jake started laughing, and Logan looked indifferent. Why the hell was he laughing?

“Why are you laughing?” My voice croaked and the tears I fought before came to. He saw and immediately stopped.

“Fuck, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to laugh, you just look so damned cute when you’re mad.” He smiled and I wiped my face quickly. Logan shook his head and sighed.

“Madeline,” he held out his hand, “come and sit down. Please.” He pleaded, his eyes soft and welcoming. I softened a bit but pursed my lips at Jake in anger.

“What on earth are you talking about?” Logan asked me softly.

I took a deep breath and tried to think of where to start.

“I was in here yesterday. And I saw some woman in your office, you were both yelling at her and she looked pissed.”

“How did we look?” Jake was making jokes, what was wrong with this man? Even though it didn’t annoy me enough to ignore it.

“Um, hot. I guess.” I crossed my arms and stared down at my lap. I could feel them smiling at me, amusement or not, they were smiling. Was I being irrational?

“Anyway, she stormed out of there and then made a call. She said you were focusing more on this startup and that you were going to buy me out.” I explained.

Jake nodded and leaned back. He ticked his jaw as he clenched his fist and held it to his mouth as he frowned.