Uncontrollable Temptation - Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Sophia Parker

 

"I really enjoyed today." He said to me.

 

"Me too."

 

"There's just one more thing left to do."

 

"What's that?" I asked.

 

"This."

 

He held my face in his hands and did the unexpected. 

 

He kissed me!

 

The kiss was very gentle and I expected him to pull away after a while but he didn't! Instead, he put his hand on my waist and pulled me closer to him, pressing my body against his. I could feel the heat radiating from his body and I could breathe his masculine scent. 

 

I could not believe that this was really happening!

 

He moulded my body to his enclosing me in a tight embrace. At first I hesitated but soon I wrapped my arms around him and finally kissed him back. It felt so amazing and just when I thought it couldn't get any better, he deepened the kiss. I couldn't stop myself from moaning.

 

I've ached for this moment forever and I still couldn't believe it has finally happened! It felt so much better than I'd ever imagined it to be. Kissing Mr Wilson's was so wonderful. Oh my god, I loWilson

 

w he tasted so much!

 

Things began to get heated and the kiss became rough. Mr Wilson was kissing me like his life depended on it and I was drowning in pleasure.

 

"Open your pretty mouth for me Sophia." He said in between the kiss.

 

I did as I was told and he slipped his tongue into my mouth, stroking lightly. Raw passion unfolded as he made love to my mouth.

"You're sensational." He groaned.

 

I had never felt so much pleasure coarse through my veins before. I slipped my fingers into his hair, getting a good grip and he moaned. It was the sexiest sound I'd ever heard.

 

If this is what kissing Mr Wilson feels like then I wonder what making love to him will be like. Just imagining it made my toes curl. 

 

We pulled apart for some air but Mr Wilson didn't stop. He kept kissing from my cheek to my jaw to my neck and we were both breathing heavily.

 

"Oh god Sophia you are so beautiful, do you know that?" He murmured against my ear, brushing his lips against it.

 

"Mr Wilson... please..." I didn't know what I was begging for. Whatever it was, I needed it it so badly.

 

"Say my name Sophia." His hand were busy exploring my body, moulding my hips and squeezing my waist.

 

"Adam!" I couldn't believe it but I moaned his name.

 

"Yes baby." He said, reverting back to my lips. The way he kissed me created a burning sensation between my legs. 

 

We went on and on, ravishing each other until we were interrupted by a phone call. 

 

We pulled apart for good this time and it was his personal phone that rang. He checked the caller ID, only important calls were made on this phone and this could be one of them.

 

"Give me a moment Sophia." He quickly pressed a kiss on my lips and went to take the call, leaving me in a bedazzled state. I was so aroused that I had to clench my thighs together tightly and hold on to the bar to steady myself. If not, I would have melted to the ground like a puddle.

 

That kiss was so overwhelming!

 

I had never been kissed like that before, he was such an expert. I traced my lips with my fingers still relishing in the mind blowing kiss I just shared with Mr Wilson. It was so good that I even called out his first name!

 

Wait... that is so unprofessional!

 

Reality hit me like a trailer.

 

Kissing Mr Wilson had felt so good and although I had wanted it for so long, it wasn't a good idea. 

 

There should be a boundary between work and personal life but how is that possible when you're kissing your boss?

 

Oh my god, there are a thousand and one reasons why you shouldn't date your boss. In this type of relationship, there is a slim chance of things working out. If things don't work out between Mr Wilson and I, it will definitely get awkward. What's worse is if he moves on, which he will, and he'll start to see other women. That would be so humiliating and I'll definitely loose my job. Either he fires me, or I quit because we can't avoid each other at work forever.

 

This is the best paid job I've ever had and I'm not ready to loose it. This whole attraction to Mr Wilson may just be a psychological thing. For the part year that I've worked with him, I have always found him charming, mysterious and confident. Which is everything a girl could want in a man. That's why women keep flocking at his feet and I am no different from those women.

 

Come to think of it, most of Mr Wilson's relationships ended on bad terms. Either he cheated or got bored. Especially the ones he got bored with, he brutally disposed them. What if I begin a relationship with him and he gets bored with me? Let alone cheats on me? I don't think I can handle that. 

 

It's best for me to hide this silly little crush in my bra and concentrate on work because getting involved with Mr Wilson will only lead to nothing but heartbreak.

 

All this time I have wasted dreaming about how handsome he is, obsessing and crying over him, I could have been with someone else. Someone like Sean the accountant, he seems like a very nice person. Although he too has women falling at his feet also, but I'll rather risk it with him than Mr Wilson.

 

"It was a pleasure discussing with you Spencer. We'll see where those solar panels can be placed when we get to New York. Take care then." He cut the phone and turned to face me. I was ready to tell him what was just on my mind.

 

"That was one of the clients I met today and we're doing a little business. How do you feel about solar energy in the office? I'm planning on installing panels at the rooftop of the building." He said to me.

 

"That'll be a great idea sir." I said and he laughed at me.

 

"It's okay Sophia, you can call me Adam. I love it when you say my name." He came closer to me. 

 

"Sir-"

 

"Shhh, where were we before we were interrupted by that phone call?" He placed his hands on my hips but I quickly removed them.

 

"Mr Wilson, we shouldn't be doing this." I told him. He looked surprised.

 

"Why not?"

 

"Because it's wrong. This is bad." 

 

"It seems right to me, and it certainly feels good." He tried to kiss me again but I stopped him by putting my hand on his chest.

 

"I'm serious. You're my boss and I'm your employee. We shouldn't be doing things like this. It wouldn't end well and I don't want to risk anything." 

 

He looked at me for a while and thought about what I just said. Then he took a deep breath.

 

"You're right, I'm sorry. We shouldn't have kissed. I assure you this would not happen again." He stepped away from me.

 

I felt the loss of contact immediately and I hated it. But this is for the best, business should not be mixed with pleasure.

 

The ride came to an end and when we got down, things weren't the same. There was a very thick tension between us, so thick that I couldn't breathe.

 

Things were worse on the train. We sat away from each other instead of beside each other, like we had been doing all day. We both didn't talk and it was so awkward. 

 

Once in a while I would glance at him and all the time, he was never looking at me. He usually has his eyes on me but now he's just staring straight ahead.

 

I miss how today he looked at me like I was the only woman in the world. Now he's just looks sad. I feel like I upset him which is ridiculous. Mr Wilson wouldn't care if I turned him down, he had so many other women on his plate.

 

The train ride was about 5 minutes and I jumped off the train. One thing I like about London is the short train rides. 

 

I didn't know the way so I just followed Mr Wilson behind like a lost puppy. He noticed I was struggling and he held onto my hand. 

 

We walked from the station to the hotel and after the painful elevator ride with him, we got the the penthouse.

 

"I'm going to order some food later on. Do you want anything?" He spoke for the first time since The Eye.

 

"Sure." 

 

"It's Italian by the way." He said as he went through a delivery menu that was on the table.

 

"Oh, I love Italian!" I squealed.

 

"Really? What's you're favorite dish?" He sat down and relaxed on the couch.

 

"Carbonara." I said in a woeful accent and He laughed at me.

 

"Luckily, they have that here on the menu."

 

"Yes! What are you going to get?" I asked.

 

"I'll have the same thing as you."

 

"Okay then. I'll be in the shower." I told him and he nodded.

 

I went to my room and found all my shopping bags from today on my bed. I wonder how the driver knew which ones were mine. When I arranged my new things in my box, I got out something to wear and carried it to the bathroom.

 

As I took a shower, I thought about him. I felt bad for rejecting him and I think he did too. I'm sure this is the first time he's ever been turned him down before. 

 

I worked out the pros and cons of dating Mr Wilson.

 

Cons

 

1. My job would be at risk. If we break up, I could get fired. Although I don't think he's that mean.

 

2. If I don't get fired, I'll be forced to quit because I can't work for him while he has other girlfriends. I do that now but I can do that after I've dated him too. Imagine him giving me a task to send flowers to his latest girlfriend. That would be so weird. I can't work as a personal assistant to my ex.

 

3. If we don't break up, he'll definitely affect my working performance. I'll never get any work done and I'll probably spend all day in his office and him in mine.

 

4. Things will be so unprofessional. Knowing Mr Wilson, he may want to sneak around and engage in 'extracurricular activities' with me during work.

 

Pros

 

1. I'll probably get special treatment from him.

 

2. I know he'll take good care of me.

 

3. I'll be so happy in a relationship with him, I just know it.

 

There are more cons than pros to this so I'm better off with my decision. 

 

After the shower I wore a pair of shorts and a white top. I came out the moment the food arrived. I helped roll the food to the living room while Wilson paid the staff for it. We sat down on the table facing each other and revealed the food.

 

"This looks mouthwatering." I said licking my lips.

 

"Indeed." He laughed.

 

"What time is our flight tomorrow?" He asked after we were done eating. 

 

"9:00am. Well get to New York by 12:00pm but the time here will be 5:00pm."

 

"Okay I need you to add something to my diary on Tuesday. Don't forget. Mr Spencer Hyde is going to be coming into the office by 10:00am."

 

"The solar panel guy?"

 

"Yes. If that makes it easier for you to remember."

 

"Okay."

 

"Get some rest before tomorrow okay?"

 

"Ok sir." He retired to his room. I went to my room as well. 

 

Today is one of those days I would never forget, so much has happened in the last few hours but the most memorable was the kiss. Mr Wilson is no doubt the best kiss I've ever had. I love that he expresses himself while kissing, saying things like 'you're sensational' or 'you're beautiful'. It makes me thrilled to know that he also enjoyed the kiss as well.

 

Too bad, it will never happen again. Mr Wilson even assured me that he wouldn't kiss me again even though deep down some part of me wants him to. 

 

I guess I'll just have to suppress that part of me. I've done it for a year, I can as well do it now.

 

***********

 

Adam Wilson

 

 

 

Tonight was just another normal night of sleep deprivation. Today I made a huge mistake. I simply just lost control over myself, I had to kiss her. And it felt so amazing. I'm happy I did but at the same time, I wish I didn't. 

 

I had never thought about the implications of kissing her before but now that I have, I realize that it was a bad idea. But she looked so delectable that I couldn't resist. She had responded so well to the kiss which confirms my earlier assumptions of her possibly being attracted to me. All that talk of being nothing besides professional at The Shard was bullshit. She really is an expert at hiding her feelings. 

 

Did I just say feelings? What makes me think she has feelings for me?

 

Did I just say feelings? What makes me think she has feelings for me?

 

She was very involved when I kissed her but that doesn't confirm 'feelings'.

 

I checked the time and saw that it was 3:00am. I cleared my thoughts and tried to sleep but at the same time, I didn't want to go to sleep because my dreams will be filled with a replay of today's events with Sophia. 

 

I should really stop thinking about her, she turned me down and there's nothing I can do, I just have to try and make things go back to the way they used to be.

 

In the meantime I have to work, since I can't sleep.

Chapter 10

Sophia Parker

 

Today we are leaving and I'm really going to miss London. So many memories were created here, ones that I'll never forget. Mr Wilson and I have just boarded our jet that'll be taking us back to New York. I'm sitting directly opposite him just like I did when we were coming.

 

Although I had a very short sleep last night, I think Mr Wilson didn't get any. He is looking seriously tired as he works on his laptop and he even has bags underneath his eyes. I wonder what kept him up all night... I hope it wasn't the kiss. 

 

That's ridiculous. He doesn't have time to dwell on a meaningless kiss, he had kissed countless girls before. 

 

On the other hand Mr Wilson was not my first kiss, but he was my best kisser. The rest have only been light and modest but his was so demanding. I had only been kissed by two guys previously and they were both my exs in college.

 

"Miss Parker, I need the IBAN and Swift numbers for the company's account." He said lazily.

 

I reached for my bag and got out a file containing the company's account details and handed it to him. He continued to work but after a while he shut his laptop abruptly and tossed it to the next seat. He closed his eyes but it didn't look like he wanted to sleep. He was frowning and there was a crease between his eyebrows like he was thinking hard. 

 

"Mr Wilson, are you okay? You look like something is bothering you." I was worried about him.

 

He opened his eyes and looked at me. I am no expert in reading facial expressions but he looked angry at me, like I did something wrong. He was staring at me with resentment and it made me feel like crap.

 

"Sir, did I do anything wrong? Or did I give you the wrong papers?" I asked nervously. I was fiddling with the hem of the short dress I was wearing. His resentful look turned into irritation and I just wished the ground could open up and swallow me.

 

On second thought, I wouldn't prefer that... we were on a plane.

 

He wasn't answering my questions so I decided to leave him alone. I gathered my things and put them in my bag. When I slung it over my shoulder and stood up, he decided to speak.

 

"Where are you going?" He asked.

 

"To the bedroom. I'm tired and I need to rest." I said but he laughed at me.

 

"You can't be tired because I'm sure you slept all night." He said with a hint of irritation.

 

"You're right. Maybe I'm not really tired. But I'm not going to sit here and what you look at me like I'm some vomit on the floor." With that, I stormed off.

 

What is wrong with him!

 

He had been so nice to me throughout the trip but now he's so mean. The way he looked at me made me feel so bad about myself. Why does he affect me this much? I really shouldn't care but I do.

 

I didn't know when I started crying but my face was now stained with tears. I thought I would never cry again because of him but I was wrong. The last time I cried was last week when I forgot to change the figures on the Sytner Group report. He had scolded me and had felt like a moron. 

 

Apart from then, I had cried severally when he went out with so many beautiful women. Most of them were either actresses or models and I was nothing compared to them. He would always tell me to send them flowers, book dinner tables and even hotels. It was a constant reminder that I was not his type but it didn't stop me from silently wishing he could do the same to me.

 

Right now I just want to forget everything that has happened between Mr Wilson & I and proceed with my life. I can never be involved with a jerk that has made me cry enough times. 

 

After today, I'm going to suppress these feelings- in fact, I'm getting rid of them! I can't continue wasting my emotions on him.

 

I wipe my tears and go to the little restroom. I wash all the makeup on my face because I don't need it anymore. I only wore it for Mr Wilson but I'm done with that now. 

 

I decide to work during the flight so I won't have much to do on Tuesday when I resume work. We're landing by 12:00pm on Monday so we're definitely going to take the day off, although Mr Wilson hasn't said it yet. I just know it.

 

I fill in his diary for Tuesday, not forgetting the solar panel guy. I work on other things and when my eyes get heavy, I lay on the bed to get some rest.

 

********

 

Adam Wilson

 

To say I'm angry is an understatement. That woman is literally driving me nuts! I'm worried I'll do something irrational! 

 

I have been pacing about since she left for the bedroom about an hours ago, how could she just leave like that?!

 

Her rejection has been eating at me since, all I can think about is how she had turned me down. How dare she?! Normal women would do anything to get me but I offer myself to her on a silver platter and she rejects me just like that. 

 

Perhaps she's not just a normal woman.

 

She is better than the rest. She even felt better than the rest when she was in my arms. I'll never forget that moment when I held her. I had felt like the happiest boy in the world on Christmas Day who had just received the gift he had always dreamed of. But everything ended way too soon. 

 

Since then, I haven't been able to function properly because Sophia has dominated my thoughts and I'm sick of it. I can't sleep, eat, drink, think, work or do anything without her on my mind. I'm obsessed with her! And that kiss has made things even worse!

 

That has been the reason for my anger today. I have never possessed this much feelings for someone before and it hurts my masculinity, I feel like a silly little boy with a crush!

 

Throughout the night while she was sleeping, I had been awake contemplating about her. Then she has the nerve to tell me she's tired! I wonder what she's doing now. I've been holding myself back from storming into the bedroom but I can't take it any longer.

 

I walk to the door and open it. Surprisingly, it's not locked. All my anger faded away when I saw Sophia's angelic face sleeping peacefully. She had taken off her shoes so I could see her lovely ankles and her long legs. 

 

She is so beautiful, all I want is for her to be mine. 

 

I have to make her mine at all cost. 

 

Soon she will be mine.

 

***

 

"Sir, wake up. We're here."

 

I felt something tapping me rapidly on my shoulder. I opened one eye and saw that it was Sophia. I immediately composed myself. When did I fall asleep? I couldn't remember.

 

"The plane will be landing in 15 minutes. Did you not hear the pilots announcement?" She asked.

 

I had been so deep in my sleep that I hadn't hear a thing. I must have been so exhausted.

 

Sophia helped me pack up my laptop and all the documents I have been working with earlier. After organizing my stuff, she sat down opposite me and fastened her seatbelt for landing.

 

"Sir, your seatbelt."

 

That's when I noticed I wasn't strapped in. I fastened mine as well and we waited for the plane to land. I turned on my phone immediately it did and loads of text messages started coming in. I ignored them because I only switched it on to call the driver. When I did, he informed me that he was ready and waiting outside for us.

 

"Miss Parker, the driver is here."

 

We both got down from the jet an entered the car that was parked close to the jet. The crew also came and loaded the boot with out bags and from there we were off.

 

"Sir, are we going to the office?" Sophia asked.

 

"Of course. We have work to do."

 

"What?! But we just got back today! I thought maybe we would have the day off and resume tomorrow."

 

"No." I said frankly because I was not ready to let her go yet.

 

She huffed but didn't say anything. She clearly wasn't happy but I didn't care.

 

When we got to the office, she got out of the car immediately and walked into the office building as fast as possible, obviously trying to avoid me. Her face was so red because she was boiling with rage and it looked like she could explode any moment. Maybe I went overboard by not letting her go home but I really don't want to. I still want her around. 

 

I got to my office after a few welcome backs from my employees and Sophia wasn't at her desk. Where could she be?

 

I took multiple phone calls and replied a lot of emails and text messages. 

 

After a while I became concerned. I hope she didn't disobey me and go home. I left my office and went out to look for her only to see her discussing with one of her friends. I presume her name to be Phoebe. She is explaining details of the trip to her. 

 

"Wow, I never knew Mr Wilson had a nice side." Phoebe said.

 

"Oh he does! He can be really nice sometimes."

 

She thinks I'm nice? How can she say that after what I just did? I thought she was angry at me, or was she just lying to Phoebe? 

 

"So what did you get me from London?"

 

"Oh there's this amazing fragrance that I got you. I got it personally with my own money." She handed the fragrance to her friend. 

 

"Aww thank you Sophia... What do you mean by your money?"

 

"Oh, Mr Wilson always paid for the things we bought. The food, shopping, everything."

 

"Sounds like you both had a nice time... Sophia, why are you blushing? Is there something you're not telling me about?"

 

"I'm not hiding anything! I've told you all that happened!" 

 

"I know when you're lying Sophia but I wouldn't force you to tell me anything."

 

"I'm not lying to you Phoebe. I promise." 

 

I was right, her name is Phoebe. I've eavesdropped enough so I went back to my office. I'm still surprised about how well Sophia is portraying me after what I have just done to her. I am sitting down on my chair thinking deeply when I see her walking into her office. I ring her immediately and signaled for her to come. She does after a while.

 

"Sir?"

 

"Sophia, I am hungry."

 

"Ok, do you want me to order from the Turkish Cuisine as usual?"

 

"No, I want to have dinner. With you." 

 

This is my opportunity to make things right. I know she is still angry at me but I have also discovered that she is very good at hiding her feelings. I really just want to clear the air between us.

 

"Umm okay, what restaurant is it so I can make a reservation before hand." She said with red cheeks. She is playing with the hem of her dress and avoiding my eyes. 

 

"Don't worry about that Sophia, just come to my office by 6." I smiled at her. I noticed that she was blushing. 

 

"Okay." Then she left.

 

I just hope this dinner goes well.

 

************

 

Sophia Parker

 

I closed the door to Mr Wilsons office and took a deep breath. Why does he have to affect me so much! I thought I was done with him but no! Can't these feelings just go away once and for all! I shut my eyes tightly trying to recover from the embarrassment.

 

"Sophia?" I heard a familiar voice say my name. The voice was deep and masculine but it wasn't Mr Wilson's. I opened my eyes to see Sean.

 

"Sean, nice to see you again. It's been a while!" I was genuinely happy to see him.

 

"Actually it hasn't been long. We saw three days ago before you went on your little trip to London."

 

"Oh, it feels like forever." I said and he smiled.

 

"Um, are you alright Sophia? I was just walking past when I saw you standing here and closing your eyes like you were on some sort of punishment."

 

"Oh, uhhh... I was just trying to uhhh... remember something."

 

"Alright." He said be he didn't sound convinced. "Are you doing anything tomorrow night?"

 

"Actually, I'm not."

 

"Good because I have two tickets to see Drunk Shakespeare tomorrow night and I haven't found someone to go with me yet." 

 

"You haven't found someone, or you were just saving it for me?" I asked knowingly and he raised his hands in the air.

 

"Ok, you've got me." He admitted and I laughed. "Yes I was saving them for you."

 

"I would love to come Sean."

 

"Great, it starts by 6 in the evening at Vineyard Theatre. So, maybe we can go after work?"

 

"Yeah, sure. I'm already looking forward to it. I love Shakespeare."

 

"Really?" He raised his eyebrow at me. We started moving away from Mr Wilsons door. "You don't seem like someone whose interested in poetry or prose. You strike me more as someone who appreciates art."

 

"Isn't poetry and prose still considered as literary art?" I asked.

 

"You know what I mean. I'm talking about visual art."

 

"I love art. All sorts of it. My favorite Shakespeare book is As You Like It."

 

"Mine is Macbeth." 

 

"Oh no, I don't like Macbeth. There's barely any romance in it." I said and he laughed.

 

"So you're a sucker for love aren't you?"

 

"Yes, I believe in love. Do you?"

 

"I think so. I believe there's a possibility of me falling in love... someday." He said looking at me intently. 

 

I can see him intricately for the first time now. He has pretty blue eyes unlike Mr Wilson who has green eyes. He was blonde while Mr Wilson's was brown. He- 

 

Stop comparing them! omg!

 

"Sophia, I have to get back to work now. Hopefully, I'll see you tomorrow." He said.

 

"No doubt you will. We have a play to attend." I said.

 

"Bye- oh... Ok" He said as I unexpectedly hugged him. He carefully put his arms around me and embraced me back. I'm enveloped with his musky smell and I don't want to let him go. I want to give things with Sean a chance and see how it goes. I first have to give him an impression that I'm interested. We finally pulled apart

 

"See you later Sean." I said.

 

"Yeah, you too. Bye."

 

I went back to my office to resume work. I really hate the fact that deep down, I'm anticipating dinner with Mr Wilson. If I'm trying to get over him I shouldn't be feeling this way.

 

I just hope the dinner goes well.

 

*** 

 

Once it was 6:00pm, I started to pack my things. My eyes were so heavy from staring too much at the computer. I usually end work by 5 but because of this dinner with Mr Wilson, I had to stay with him till 6. I looked through the glass and saw him packing up too.

 

I think I'm going to start using the blinds now because we keep spying on each other. Today as I worked, I saw him looking at me. When we made eye contact, he winked at me. I had to turn my face to hide my blush, I usually find it so annoying when guys wink at me but I don't know why I wasn't upset at that. 

 

As I am going straight to his office, I notice that most people have gone home. I can't believe he didn't give me a day off and even made me work overtime. 

 

Just as I am about to knock on his door, he opens it from the other side and steps in front of me.

 

"Ready?" He asked.

 

"Yes." I chirped.

 

Surprisingly, he put his hand on my waist as he lead me to the elevator. But he's not supposed to do that...

 

I jumped when I felt him squeeze my waist gently. I slapped his hand away after that.

 

"Don't touch me!" I barked at him.

 

"Relax Sophia, it was just a light touch." He pressed the button for the elevator.

 

"No, keep your hands away from me."

 

"Are you sure? That's not how you felt yesterday when I kissed you." 

 

My eyes widened. He said it! I thought we were never going to speak about it but he did. He did it on purpose and now he was looking at me closely, expecting me to say something back. 

 

The doors of the elevator opened and I entered it. 

 

"So you're not going to say anything? Cool." He walked in to the elevator as well.

 

"What do you want me to say?"

 

"I know there are a lot of things about that night that you want to say Sophia. I think we should discuss formally about it, like adults." He said pushing the button to descend.

 

"There's nothing to talk about. You promised it wouldn't happen again."

 

"Sophia, stop pretending-"

 

"Where are we going Mr Wilson?" I changed the subject. He took a deep breath, accepting that I was not ready to talk.

 

"One if by land, two if by sea."

 

"Okay." I said.

 

The lift descended and when the elevator doors opened, he lead us to his car. When he opened the door for me, I scoffed at him before I got in. I didn't ask him to open it for me, I'm very capable of doing it myself. He shook his head at me before going round to his side and getting in. 

 

"Where are my bags from this morning's flight?" I asked as he started to drive.

 

"They're in the car don't worry." He replied me.

 

"Are you sure? Because this wasn't the car we used from the airport."

 

"Trust me Sophia, they're in the boot. The driver put it in when we arrived at the office, just after you stormed off."

 

"Hm." I folded my arms and looked out the window. 

 

I know I'm giving Mr Wilson a hard time but I don't care. He deserves it, after making me work so late today after a tiresome flight. I don't know why he couldn't just let me go home. I think he too realized what he did was a bit unfair so now he's compensating with this dinner.

 

When we got there, he got down and opened the door for me again.

 

I rolled my eyes at his attempt to be a gentleman and got out of the car.

 

"Not even a thank you?" He asked dismayed.

 

"I didn't ask you to open the door for me. I can do it myself." I admit that was a bit rude.

 

"Sophia why are you acting this way? If you've got a problem with me then just say it." 

 

"Can we please go in now, it's getting cold." I ignored his apology. I saw him shake his head at me.

 

I know, sometimes I can be really frustrating.

 

He lead us into a very beautiful restaurant. There were roses and candles everywhere.

 

"Hello there, table for two?" He told a lady as we got in. She took us to a table filled with red roses.

 

"This is beautiful." I couldn't help but to say it. 

 

"It's my way of apologizing for today. I'm sorry for being mean to you on the plane and I'm also sorry for not letting you go home on time." 

 

He pulled out a chair for me but I purposely went to sit on the other chair. He looked at me unbelievably.

 

"Enough with the attitude Sophia. Now it's getting irritating. Remember, I am your boss so I suggest you toe the line."

 

"I also suggest you toe the line with those who work for you." I shot back.

 

"I am trying to apologize here, aren't you listening?" He ran his hands through his hair. 

 

"What I mean is, I did not appreciate you touching my waist."

 

"Oh so now you want to talk about that? I thought you had nothing to say." 

 

I looked away and didn't say anything.

 

"Fuck it." He gave up on me. He picked up a menu from the table. I took the second menu and I began to check as well but I was unfamiliar with the food. 

 

"Could you order for me please?" I said, like we just didn't have an argument.

 

He nodded, not even looking at me.

 

After a while, he waved his fingers and a waiter came jogging over with a pen and notepad to take our order. He said something complicated to the waiter but I knew he ordered two lobsters.

 

"Two pan roasted maine lobsters and two cocktails." The waiter confirmed and Mr Wilson nodded. "Right away sir."

 

I was okay with that because I like lobsters and he knows it. After everything, he was still so nice to me. Maybe I should stop being nasty to him. 

 

"So why is this place called 'One if by land, two if by sea'?" I asked when the waiter left.

 

"It's a phrase by Henry Longfellow."

 

"Oh."

 

That didn't answer my question though...

 

He brought out his phone, completely ignoring me. I felt bad, maybe I overdid this whole thing and now he's pissed. I'm fiddling with the hem of my dress because I don't know what to do now that he's not talking to me anymore. We stayed silent for few minutes.

 

Initially I didn't want to use the restroom but when I walked in, it was so clean that I had to make use of it. I washed my hands and fixed my appearance a bit. When I was satisfied, I went back to the table. Our food had already arrived.

 

That was fast.

 

Mr Wilson had already started eating. The food was very delicious, I even got some on my lap while Mr Wilson got some on his tie. We both laughed at each other because we were making a mess. He finished before me and ate some of mine as well because I couldn't finish it.

 

"Would you like a nightcap?" He asked me.

 

"Thanks, but this cocktail is okay for me."

 

He ordered one more drink for himself. I'm not particularly a fan of alcohol but when your eating with Mr Wilson, you can't avoid it. He's always ordering wine, cocktails, champagne... Never a non-alcoholic drink. The first time I drank alcohol was the first time I ate with him. It was probably my second month of working with him and we were in Japan having dinner. I used to feel very awkward eating with him back then but I've done it multiple times so I'm used to it now.

 

"The food was so good, I have to forgive you." I said to him and he laughed. I was also trying to amend my mistakes, I was ready to talk to him.

 

"That's nice to hear. I was honestly getting irritated with what you were doing."

 

He finished the nightcap and paid the bills with a generous tip. By then it was a9:30pm. 

 

"Come, let me take you home." He said holding my hand and leading me out of the restaurant.

 

"Do you remember my place?"

 

"Of course." It had been a really long time since Mr Wilson visited my apartment and it was only to drop me off after one of our many business trips, he had given me a day off unlike today. I doubt if he would remember because it was his driver who drove the car so he may not remember the route.

 

"How do you remember?" I asked when we got into his car.

 

"You live in Murray Hill, that's easy to remember." He shrugged his shoulders like it was nothing. 

 

He knew my house indeed because he drove me there. Luckily, I live on the ground floor of my apartment so I didn't need to climb any stairs to get to my place. He got out my bags from the car and I helped him carry the smaller one while he took the heavy one.

 

I went to London with a very light bag, now it was fair full, I even needed a smaller one to put more stuff. All because of the shopping we did on Oxford Street. 

 

Mr Wilson helped carry my bags inside the building and when he got to my door I expected him to say goodbye and leave but he stood there, expecting me to open the door. 

 

He had never been inside my house and I was extremely nervous. My house was not bad but obviously not as nice as his. It admit it was very girl with pink curtains, plants and floral wallpapers. Mr Wilson's houses were very luxurious. They had dark interior while mine was light and radiant.

 

"You don't want me to come in do you?"

 

He could tell that I didn't because I was just standing there looking at him, not making any effort to open the door.

 

I didn't say anything which only confirmed an answer.

 

"It's fine," he heaved. "I hope you'll be okay taking these in. I'll see you tomorrow." He turned and left. 

 

I instantly felt stupid for not letting him in. It's just a house! Why didn't I just let him in? 

 

I think I am loosing my mind. 

 

I open my door and discovered that my bag was really heavy. I couldn't carry it so I dragged it in. When I was done, my back hurt so bad. How was he able to carry this?

 

I took a shower and unloaded my bags. I couldn't help but smile at all the beautiful things that Mr Wilson got for me. He has done a lot for me and all I have done for him in return was reject him from simply entering my house.

 

I felt terrible and I wanted to apologize to him. I picked up my phone but I couldn't call him. Hearing his voice does things to me so I decide to text him instead. 

 

Sorry

 

I sent the message to him. I immediately regretted it but I couldn't reverse what I had done. I locked my phone and went to bed expecting no reply. Mr Wilson hardly reads his text messages anyway.

 

I turned off my lamp but I was surprised when my phone lit up. I checked to see a text message from him! 

 

He replied? 

 

I opened the message.

 

What for?

 

He doesn't know why I'm apologizing, meaning he doesn't mind what I did.

 

Phew!

 

Nothing, goodnight.

 

Goodnight Sophia.

 

I smiled so hard at the last message that my cheeks hurt. I don't even know why I am smiling over a goodnight text, I'm so retarded.

 

I locked my phone once again and slept for real.

 

Chapter 11

Sophia Parker

 

I barely saw Mr Wilson today. He was in a meeting with the solar panel guy since 10:00am till 2:00pm and eventually left the office with him. He is really taking this solar energy thing seriously and I'm afraid he works too hard these days, considering he just came back from a tedious business trip. 

 

He told me that he did not need my assistance during the meeting which was very unusual. He always requires my help when handling projects and these sort of things. I was bored and idle today and I couldn't wait for 5:00pm 

 

Once it was 5pm, I packed my things quickly. I was tired of staying in my office.

 

I took the elevator down to Sean's office which was on the 4th floor. The building has 10 floors, me and Mr Wilson had our offices on the 9th floor. The 10th floor was a pent house which he never used anyway.

 

I knocked on Sean's door and he called out for me to come in.

 

"Sophia, you're on time." He smiled at me.

 

"Hey, I couldn't wait." I smiled back while looking around. "You have a nice office."

 

"Have you never been here before?" He asked.

 

"No, I hardly come over to the accounting department."

 

"Oh okay, give me a moment. I'm just gathering my things."

 

After he packed up his things we went towards the elevator.

 

"Adam left the office very early today, which is unusual." Sean said.

 

"I know, he went to do some work."

 

"What's he working on?" He asked.

 

"Solar Panels in the office."

 

"Oh really, that's a brilliant idea because it will reduce the offices energy cost. Then we don't need to pay so much bills for electricity." 

 

"You're right, I actually didn't think of it that way. No wonder he's working so hard on this."

 

He laughed a bit. "Sophia, you should know that. Aren't you involved in this project?"

 

"Actually I'm not. Mr Wilson isn't involving me in on this one. He only asked for my opinion once but he said he doesn't need my assistance."

 

"Well, maybe he just needs to concentrate fully on this project. It seems important to him."

 

"Are you saying I'm a distraction?" I said in a fake pissed-off tone.

 

"No, no... well, sort of. You could be a distraction... but not in a bad way!" He was scratching the back of his head.

 

"In what way could I possibly be a distraction when I'm there to help him?!"

 

"Honestly Sophia, working with a beautiful woman like you is not that easy. If I were him I would be having trouble concentrating at work sometimes." He winked at me.

 

"You men are ridiculous!" I rolled my eyes at him. 

 

The elevator doors finally opened and standing in front of it was Mr Wilson.

 

What was he doing here? I thought he had left the office, why did he come back?

 

"Adam."

 

"Sean."

 

What a weird way to greet each other. Like I said earlier, men are ridiculous.

 

Mr Wilson turned to me and I suddenly felt nervous.

 

"Sophia, I'm glad you're here. I was hoping I would meet up with you before you leave. I am going to the bank now and I need you to come with me."

 

"But the bank closes by 4 and it's already past 5!" I exclaimed.

 

"I have an appointment with a merchant bank not a commercial bank now stop whining and let's go! They close in 30 minutes!"

 

"I'm sorry, I can't come." I said.

 

"Why not?"

 

"Because I'm heading somewhere with Mr Edmund." I held on to Sean's arm, who stared at me looking confused.

 

"Where are you guys heading to?" He asked impatiently.

 

I knew he might freak out if he finds out I am going on a date with Sean but I don't care. I'm not into him anymore. 

 

"Sean's taking me out." I said confidently. 

 

His expression changed from angry to furious. He turned to Sean and if looks could kill, Sean would definitely be dead by now.

 

"Is this what you do behind my back? Date my employees?!"

 

"Why are you getting worked up about us going out on a date? It really is none of your business." I defended Sean and stepped in between the two men.

 

"Of course its my business!"

 

"How?!"

 

"You're both my employees!"

 

"So?!"

 

"So it is my business! And I do not approve the two of you going out!"

 

"You don't need to approve it. We can date anyone we want. The company has no policy on dating." I fired back. I was doing well until Sean interrupted.

 

"Sophia." He turned me around to face him. "It's okay. I don't want you to get into a fight with Adam. Listen to him okay?"  

 

"But he's being mean!"

 

"Don't worry Sophia, for now go with Adam. We'll go another time."

 

"I do not approve another time!" Mr Wilson barked like a dog.

 

I wanted to turn back and give him a piece of my mind but Sean held me back.

 

"Come on Sophia. I know you're upset but promise me you would do what he says. Remember he's your boss."

 

"That's right!" I heard Mr Wilson call out from behind. I ignored him.

 

"Okay Sean." I accepted.

 

"I'll see you some other time." He said. Before he let me go, I hugged him and placed a kiss on his cheek. 

 

"Bye Sean." I said before I finally followed Mr Wilson. He was not only furious, he was boiling with jealousy. I have never seen him so outraged that his face was literally red. 

 

Sean walked towards his car while Mr Wilson pulled me by my hand.

 

"Hey! Stop pulling, you're hurting me!" I tried to tell him but he didn't listen. When I hit his arm with my bag, he let go of me.

 

"Sophia! What is wrong with you!"

 

"You were hurting me!" I scolded him. 

 

I walked past him towards his car and he followed behind me. We got in the car and the tension was severe. I folded my arms and looked out the window.

 

After a few minutes of driving, we both calmed down.

 

"So... what were you guys going to do?" He asked me and I could tell he genuinely wanted to know.

 

"We were going to watch Drunk Shakespeare at the Vineyard Theater."

 

"That's lame." He scoffed. 

 

"It's not lame! You're just jealous."

 

"I'm not jealous. What's there to be jealous about?"

 

We had reached out destination and Mr Wilson parked the car. There was a huge parking space in front of the building and the car was parked right in front of it, almost at the entrance. 

 

I got down angrily and began to walk inside. I didn't really want to be here right now. I wanted to be on my date.

 

"Sophia!" He called out behind me but I ignored him.

 

Before I knew it, he caught up to me. He held me by my wrist and pulled me towards him. I was surprised at his action. I was now facing him, our bodies slightly pressed up against each other.

 

"What is wrong with you?! You don't even know where you're going to! Why wouldn't you just wait for me?!"

 

"Let go of me!" I tried to struggle out of his hold but he only held me tighter, his two arms enclosing me around my waist.

 

"No, Sophia! I'm tired of you acting like this every fucking time!" He was serious. "Why are you making things difficult between us?"

 

"What do you mean?" I asked.

 

"You know what I mean Sophia. You can't tell me you're not aware that something exists between us, but you're still going on a date with Sean! Are you serious? Is that how much you want to be in denial?"

 

I didn't know what to say to him. I just stared at him because a part of me knows that what he is saying might be true.

 

"And that kiss you gave him, was that even real or just to make me jealous? In case that was your plan then yes, it worked. I am jealous."

 

"But I didn't even kiss him on the lips!"

 

"I don't care! I kissed you first Sophia! I had my spot on the floor way before Sean and now your just going to give it to him? All because you refuse to admit that you feel something for me?"

 

I gasped at his last statement. How arrogant of him!

 

"You're wrong! I don't feel anything for you!" I tried wiggling away from him again but he only pulled me closer.

 

"Since you're so much in denial, I'm going to have to prove it to you." He said.

 

"What are you... hmm..." I was stopped mid-sentence when his lips came crashing down on mine. He was kissing me again! I tried to protest for a few seconds but it was no use. My eyes slowly closed and I relaxed into it.

 

He reduced his tight grip on my waist and began to hold me gently. His lips explored mine like he was telling me secrets he wasn't supposed to tell anyone. 

 

There in the middle of the parking lot we both stood, tasting and exploring each other. Soon we were kissing like wild animals. His tongue stroked mine in a way that made me weak. I brought my arms to his neck holding him in case my knees give way. His hands explored my waist, bringing me closer to him if possible. 

 

His kisses were doing so many things to my body that I couldn't help the moan that escaped my throat. I pressed myself further against him, wanting to feel every inch of his body. I had never felt so wanton before and I couldn't help it.

 

He paused for a while to get some air and we were both breathing heavily. 

 

"Don't tell me you didn't feel that Sophia." He whispered into my ear. The sound of his voice was deep and hoarse which turned me on even more. What I felt was powerful! I wanted him so badly!

 

"I... I-" I was about to speak when we both heard a loud alarm coming from the building. We turned to see what was happening.

 

About four men wearing masks and dressed in all black came bursting out the door. They were holding bags in one hand and some had guns in the other.

 

There was a robbery going on all this while!

 

A black van showed up from nowhere and quickly pulled up in front of the building, close to where we were stood. 

 

"Sophia stay calm and follow my lead, we have to go, these men are armed." He whispered to me trying not to get the men's attention.

 

We tried to hide without getting noticed but one of the men saw us. He pointed a gun toward our direction and my heart almost leapt out of my chest.

 

"Sophia get down!" Mr Wilson shouted at me but I was too shocked to do what he said. 

 

In less than a second, Mr Wilson was in front of me, shielding me with his whole body. Then I heard the sound of a gun shot and he collapsed on the floor right in front of me.

 

"No!!!" I screamed.

 

The men got into the van and drove off at the speed of lightning. 

 

I looked down at Mr Wilson. He wasn't moving. I dropped to my knees immediately. He was shot in his chest very close to his heart. 

 

"Mr Wilson!!!" I called but he wasn't answering me. "Oh my god!!! Somebody help me!!!" I screamed at he top of my lungs.

 

People came rushing out of the building. Some came towards me. 

 

"Help me please!!! He's not responding!!! Call an ambulance please!!!" I screamed and cried like a mad woman. Tears were rushing down my eyes. I couldn't believe what happened.

 

I cried as I held his unconscious face in my hands and hugged him close to my chest. I stayed in that position up until the ambulance came. They hurriedly carried him into the vehicle and took him to the nearest hospital uptown. I went along with them just to make sure he was okay. 

 

All the while I couldn't stop crying.

 

In the hospital they had to carry out a minor operation to remove the bullet which was dangerously close to his heart. Thankfully they were successful. Mr Wilson still wasn't awake by the time they had finished treating him but at least he was okay. After a few hours of crying and waiting nervously, I was finally allowed to see him. 

 

I walked into the room and saw him lying on the bed out cold. The sight made my eyes heavy with tears again. Things were about to be okay before the stupid robbery happened. We had just kissed and made up before the incident. 

 

I wiped my tears and sat next to him. Seeing him like this made me realize how much I would miss him if he ever left me. He has been a part of my life for the past 2 years now, I can't imagine how it would be without him. 

 

Instead of being with him, I keep fighting with him everyday and denying the way I really feel about him. How stupid could I be? 

 

I think it's time I dropped the act for good. I can't keep wasting any more time. I have to take what I want before someone else gets it. With so many girls at his feet. I don't think Mr Wilson would wait around on me forever. I held his hand in mine looking at his face. He looked so peaceful.

 

Before I could stop myself, I leaned down and kissed his lips. 

 

"Please don't leave me Adam Wilson." I whispered into his ear hoping he could hear me wherever he was.

Chapter 12

Adam Wilson

 

I slowly opened my eyes and as the strong smell of antiseptic filled my nose. I found myself laying down on a bed, in a room that was so bright. The light from the window reflected off the white walls, making me want to close my eyes again. I felt like I had been sleeping for months, but I was still tired. 

 

I could also hear the beeping of a machine and slowly turned my head towards the source of the sound. The muscles in my neck were stiff and sore. I noticed Sophia sitting on a chair by the window, she was staring outside.

 

I spotted the machine that made the sound, it was a heart rate monitor. I was in a hospital. I tried to get up but the excruciating pain I felt in my chest held me back. I groaned due to the pain.

 

Sophia's head swiveled around quickly to my direction when she heard me groan. 

 

"Mr Wilson! You're awake!" She rushed towards me, sitting on a high chair directly beside me. "How are you feeling?"

 

I tried to speak but my voice couldn't come out properly and my mouth tasted bitter.

 

"Water." I managed to croak out.

 

She quickly went to the table filled with supplies and got a glass cup. Beneath the table was a mini fridge and she got out a bottle of water. She poured some water into the glass and brought it to me.

 

"Here." She placed the cup in front of me and I drank some. 

 

"Where am I?" I managed to speak.

 

"Franklin Hospital. It was the closest hospital to you when you got shot." 

 

"Ugh, my chest hurts. It's so difficult to breathe."

 

"Sorry sir, the doctors said you will be completely better in about a few weeks but you could be discharged after 10 days."

 

"How long have I been out?"

 

"A day."

 

"A day?" I said in disbelief. "And you've been here all this while?" 

 

She nodded.

 

"Ugh, go home Sophia. I don't want you seeing me like this."

 

"It doesn't matter. I'm here to take care of you." She insisted.

 

"I look terrible." All I can feel right now is pain within my chest and a massive headache. I don't want Sophia seeing me in this condition.

 

"Don't worry, you'll look fine very soon. You're going to need some food and maybe some new clothes. The suit you wore now has a bullet hole and blood stains on it. I could go and get some from your house."

 

"Are you with my wallet and keys?"

 

"Yes."

 

"You can go to my apartment in Manhattan. You'll get in with the blue key."

 

"Okay. I'll be back in a couple hours with a few supplies."

 

"Please pick up a bottle of whiskey for me on your way back." I needed something to ease the pain I'm feeling right now.

 

"There's no way I'm doing that. I'll see you soon Mr Wilson." She smiled at me before she left.

 

Damn that woman!

 

***

 

I was watching the news on the little TV on the wall in my hospital room. Apparently I was on it as well. 

 

CEO of Wilson & Co. survives shooting after bank robbery

 

That was the headline. They showed footages of the robbery that happened. Apparently the police caught up with the men before they could escape in their black van.

 

The men had executed their plan poorly as the van still had a plate number. That made it easy for them to be found. 

 

The door opened and it was Sophia. She came back with a duffel bag in one hand and food in the other. I was so glad because I have been starving and the hospital's food was no good. 

 

"Hey Mr Wilson, how are you doing?" She asked while walking in.

 

"Good Sophia. What have you got there? I am famished!"

 

"Didn't the hospital give you something to eat?" She placed the things on a table.

 

"They tried but I couldn't ingest anything on their menu. Please what's in the bag?" I said impatiently.

 

"Oh, just some Chinese food. I bought Chow Mein with Mushroom soup."

 

"You're a life saver." I said and she smiled her angelic smile.

 

"I also brought you some clothes, some supplies from the grocery store and a charger for your phone." She said still smiling at me.

 

What will I do without Sophia in my life?

 

"How about the whiskey?" I frowned.

 

"No. No whiskey for you. I'll have to feed you because I don't think you can move your arms."

 

"Who told you I can't move my arms." I said stubbornly. I tried to lift up one hand but the pain that stabbed my chest made me retract it immediately. I hissed painfully.

 

"I told you, I'm going to have to feed you. Whether you like it or not." She smirked at me. Her foot pressed something beneath the bed which made it sprawl upward setting me in a more upright position. She brought the food towards me and sat down. 

 

"Here." She used chopsticks to feed me.

 

"I can't believe this is happening." I said in between bites.

 

"Don't talk with food in your mouth." She scolded me.

 

I scowled at her. I could see her smiling sheepishly. She was enjoying how helpless and weak I was at the moment. By the time I get my strength and energy back, I'll show her exactly who is the boss.

 

"Almost done." She handed me the last bit of the food. I took it in my mouth. "Good boy!" She said to me like I was a 2 year old.

 

"You will pay for this later." I glared at her. 

 

She made me drink some mushroom soup and then some water after that. To be honest, eating wasn't an easy job. Every time I swallowed the food my chest hurt a bit. 

 

"Thank you Sophia." I told her when I had finished.

 

"No sir, I should be thanking you." She said looking down. Her mood became so serious all of a sudden.

 

"Why should you be thanking me?" I was confused.

 

"Because you saved me. I should have been the one who got shot but you stood in front of me."

 

She was right. I saw the gun aimed right at her and I couldn't help but to step in front of her and protect her, it was a natural instinct. She wouldn't have survived the bullet, but I did. 

 

I wanted to reach out and touch her face but my injury prevented me from doing so.

 

"Sophia, it's okay-."

 

"No, it's not okay! You could have died!"

 

"But I didn't. I had a better chance of surviving than you. That's why I saved you. What matters now is that I'm alive and we're both fine, okay?" 

 

I shifted my hand slightly and rested it upon hers. 

 

She squeezed my hand and nodded her head but she still looked sad. I know she was not happy with me risking my life for her but I couldn't live without her. I'ld rather die than to not have Sophia in my life.

 

The nurses came in with a few apparatuses followed by Dr Mason. I had met them earlier on when I woke up.

 

"Hello Adam. I hope you're feeling alright now?" Mason said.

 

"I'm fine doc, but what's with all the supplies?"

 

"Now that you're a bit stabilized, were performing a chest x-ray to reveal any additional injuries that may be causing your breathing difficulties. We're also going to perform an arterial blood gas analysis and pulse oximetry. I'm so sorry Ma'am but I'm afraid I have to ask you to excuse us for a moment in order to carry out our investigations."

 

"It's okay." Sophia said to the doctor. She turned to face me. "I'll be right outside."

 

"No, it's late. You should go home and get some rest. I'll be fine."

 

"Are you sure?"

 

"Yes Sophia, I'm sure."

 

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow then." She gave me one last smile before she left.

 

I watched her until she was out of sight. I saw the doctor looking at me. He had caught me starting at Sophia.

 

"She seems like a very special lady to you." He said,

 

"She is." It was none of his business but I answered anyway.

 

"Well, you're lucky man to have such a beautiful woman care for you. She's been here all day for the past two days. It's hard to find her kind these days. You two look great together."

 

"Oh, we're not together..." I stopped him and he looked surprised.

 

"But clearly she makes you happy, so why not?"

 

"She's my personal assistant. It's her job to care for me." I clarified for him. I hope he wouldn't take interest in her too, Sean was already enough competition for me.

 

"Oh." His eyebrows shot up. "She's out of bounds do you isn't she?"

 

"I guess so." I sighed and he laughed. 

 

****

 

Sophia Parker

 

Today is the day Mr Wilson is going to be discharged from the hospital and I can't wait. I visited him every single day at the hospital, bringing him food and updating him about what was going on in the office. He is significantly better because he can now walk, move his arms and breath properly. The doctors said he will be released by 12 pm today so I made sure I was there on time.

 

I got to the hospital by 11:30am to find him dressing up in a suit like he was going to work.

 

"Mr Wilson, why are all dressed up?" I asked him.

 

"Good morning to you too Sophia. I am going to the office."

 

"What? You can't go directly to the office from the hospital! You need to go home at least! Maybe have a day or two off." I tried to reason.

 

"Sophia, my business has suffered 10 days of my absence. I cannot afford to have even an hour off. I have clients waiting for me." He said while knotting his tie.

 

Before I could say anything, he grabbed his knapsack and left the room. I followed him behind all the way to the reception where he signed out.

 

"I suppose the driver is waiting outside."

 

"Yes, he's with the car you drove to the bank." I replied.

 

"Good."

 

He finally stepped out of the hospital for the first time in 10 days and I could see the relief on his face. 

 

I wonder how things would be from now. After that kiss we had at the bank, both of us never spoke about our feelings for each other. We talked about many things except that. I really had a lot of things that I needed to say to him, I needed to get everything off my chest and tell him that I was ready to be with him. I no longer mind the fact that he is my boss. 

 

Hopefully, I get the chance to do so today because right now he is in work mode.

 

We both got into the car and drove to the office. His arrival was so unexpected to everyone because he was supposed to go home. We didn't have the opportunity to welcome him back properly.

 

After meeting with all the heads of departments, he went to his office to work. I went to mine and watched him from the window. 

 

It's been so long since he was there. I recalled all those times that he used to watch me too and sometimes, he even winked at me. I blushed remembering all the office moments we had together. I wonder if things would be the same. Work was so boring and empty when he was in the office. I always felt like there was something missing.

 

My computer lit up from some newly received emails. I opened them and saw that they were from Mr Wilson. I noticed that they were invoice templates. He also gave me some instructions on what to do with them. 

 

I close my blinds, blocking out Mr Wilson. Now I have something to keep me busy.

 

******

 

Adam Wilson

 

I checked the time and saw that it was almost 5pm, I may have to continue working at home. Sophia would be leaving soon so I rang her to come into my office. I needed to know how far she has gone with those invoices. 

 

Less than a minute later she was here. 

 

"Ms Parker, how many companies did you prepare invoices for?"

 

"For four companies, starting with the solar panel guy."

 

"You mean Spencer Hyde?" 

 

"Yes."

 

"Okay, you can leave early." I dismissed her and continued working.

 

She didn't leave yet. She just stood there. After a while she spoke up.

 

"How about you Mr Wilson? I think you should leave early too." She said.

 

"Don't worry about me Ms Parker, just go home." I said to her but she didn't leave. She slowly started making her way towards me, round my table until she was standing beside me. I looked up at her surprisingly. 

 

What is she doing?

 

She looked nervous as she played with the hem of her dress. I could tell she wanted something so I gave her my attention.

 

"Sophia, Is there anything you need or you would like to tell me?" I asked her. 

 

Surely there was, because she was standing behind my desk.

 

"Yes actually." She said. Her cheeks were blazing red. 

 

"What is it Sophia?" I asked with concern.

 

She didn't say anything, she looked like she was debating to herself whether she should tell me or not. I rotated my chair so I could face her properly. She was now standing directly in front of me, only a few feet away. 

 

"Come on Sophia, tell me. Don't be shy." I encouraged her. I was curious as hell, maybe this was about the kiss.

 

She finally looked at me.

 

"I- I just wanted to say t- that, I'm happy you're b- back..." She stammered.

 

Is that it?

 

"Thank you Sophia. I'm happy too." I smiled at her.

 

"And I missed you." She said so quickly you could barely hear it.

 

"But Sophia, you saw me everyday at the hospital."

 

"I know, but I- I couldn't..."

 

"You couldn't what?" I urged her to complete her sentence.

 

Hesitantly, she took two steps towards me until she was standing right between my legs. I looked up at her, confused as hell. I saw her staring at me with something in her eyes. 

 

What is she doing?

 

Very slowly, Sophia put her legs round me and sat on my lap.

 

I closed my eyes because this had to be a fucking dream but when I opened them again, I saw Sophia's beautiful face staring nervously at mine. Her eyes filled with passion, immediately igniting my own. 

 

This was real. 

 

Sophia was straddling me in my office. I couldn't count how many times I'd dreamt of a moment like this, and now it was finally happening.

 

"Sophia, wha-" I tried to speak but she cut me off with her index finger on my lips. Gently she moved closer to connect our lips together. 

 

My mind started spinning. 

 

Sophia just initiated a kiss! 

 

What could this mean? Has she finally began to accept her feelings for me?!

 

I put my arms around her waist, bringing her even closer while she wrapped herself around me, holding tight.

 

So this is what she wanted all along.

 

I kissed her back with intensity, enjoying how sweet she tasted. She felt so soft and delicate on top of me. I was in love with this position because I enjoyed how her body moulded perfectly to mine. 

 

Our tongues explored each other's and it seemed like Sophia didn't want to end it there. She started to unbutton her shirt. An alarm in my head went off but I ignored it.

 

"Fuck, Sophia." I whispered as I watched her slowly pop her buttons, just like in my dreams.

 

She removed her shirt and dropped it on the floor, revealing a pink bra enclosing her breasts. They were much fuller than how they looked when I had accidentally seen her in her office. She also had a petite figure with a flat stomach and a nice set of hips. 

 

She grabbed me and kissed me again, her breasts slightly pressed up against my chest. I carefully moved my hands to her back and cupped her butt. They felt so soft, I couldn't help but mould them. I heard her moan so I kept on doing it.

 

"Oh god..." she moaned.

 

I finally lifted her up on my desk. With time, her legs would have hurt from straddling me. I stood in front of her, my hands running up and down her thighs. She bit her lip as she looked up at me.

 

"You are so fucking beautiful." I shifted my gaze to her little pink bra. I ran my finger across the black lace covering the tip of the bra. 

 

"Let me see." I asked.

 

For a second, I could see the uncertainty on her face but she did as she was told. Pulling down both straps and unpinning the bra from the front, she dropped it to the floor where her shirt lay, and exposed her perky round breasts.

 

holy fuck!

 

I have always pictured them to be very beautiful but they were way better than what I ever imagined. Her breasts were the best things I had ever seen. I could feel my mouth watering  and I couldn't help myself as I attached my lips to them. 

 

She moaned immediately holding my head to keep me in place. I suckled her, and kneaded her other breast with my hand.

 

"Oh Adam!" She cried and whimpered.

 

After a while I moved to the other switching my hand and doing the same thing.

 

"Adam please...." She begged.

 

I brought my head up looking into her eyes.

"Tell me what you want love."

 

"I want you." She whispered, running her hands up my torso. 

 

She slowly brought them up my chest and one of her fingers mistakenly jabbed my bullet wound.

 

"Ah!" I shouted in pain and fell back into my chair.

 

"Oh my gosh! Adam are you okay?" Sophia got off the table.

 

I looked at my chest and saw a little blood stain on my shirt. Sophia accidentally poked my wound and opened a fresh injury.

 

"Damn, woman!" I cursed.

 

"I'm sorry, it was an accident." She pleaded.

 

"It's okay, I have spirit and some fresh bandages in my bottom drawer. We could use them."

 

"Okay." She bent down to reach my bottom drawer accidentally flashing me her pink underwear that matched with her bra! So fucking sexy! 

 

She opened it and brought out a pack of bandages and a bottle of spirit. She removed two from it and came to unbutton my shirt. 

 

I couldn't stop staring at her bare breasts that were flaunted directly at me. Her intention was innocent but her action was so seductive. 

 

She applied some spirits and I winced in pain.

"Sorry." She apologized. She placed the two bandages across the wound and cleaned it up.

 

When she was done, I tried to touch her but she slapped my hand away.

 

"What the-" 

 

"No Adam, we can't continue this. You need to rest because you're injured." She said.

 

"Not again!" I complained. "You can't seduce me up to this point and leave me hanging! We must continue."

 

"Adam, no." She insisted.

 

"This is all your fault." I groaned.

 

"But I said it was an accident!" She said getting upset.

 

"Ok, ok, but at least let us finish what you started then. Come on." I said trying to pull her into my arms again. 

 

"No!" She grabbed her bra and shirt from the floor. 

 

"Sophia, where are you going?" I asked holding her wrist.

 

"I'm going home."

 

I took a deep breath and decided to let her go.

 

"Alright, but promise me we'll do this some other time. Tomorrow maybe? When I'm healed up?" I pleaded.

 

"Okay. Tomorrow." She said smiling. She leaned down and gave me a kiss before she put on her shirt and left. 

 

Wow. What just happened?

 

Chapter 13

Adam Wilson

 

"Hello Adam, how's it going?" Mason said through the phone.

 

"Everything's fantastic doc, I'm just arriving home from work." I said while getting out of my car.

 

Mason is the doctor who attended to me while I was at Franklin Hospital. We're about the same age and we became friends during my stay. It all started the day he noticed I had a thing for Sophia when he caught me staring at her and I told him she was out of bounds. I confided in him about Sophia. I told him everything I was going through with her, it was like he was my therapist. Except he didn't give me any solutions, he just laughed at me and taunted me every now and then because of my feelings. Telling him felt great, although he was a dick about it. I just needed to get things off my chest.

 

"Adam are you nuts? Don't tell me you went to work immediately you got discharged from the hospital!" He scolded me.

 

"I did and I'm fine, nothing happened to me. Actually... something happened to me and that's why I'm calling you."

 

"What have you done now my friend?" He said knowing that it involved Sophia.

 

"Well Sophia kind of... injured me." I said. I was in my apartment building, about to use the lift.

 

"And why on earth would she do that?" He said in disbelief.

 

"I have to tell you what happened from the start in order for you to believe me." I got into the elevator and closed the door for some privacy.

 

"This obsession with Sophia is not healthy." He took a deep breath. He'd gotten tired of me constantly talking about her.

 

"So I was in my office working." I completely ignored his last statement. "I called Sophia in to give me a report of what she did for the day. Next thing you know, she kissed me."

 

"She kissed you?" He said mockingly.

 

"Yes she did!"

 

"I thought you were the one always stealing kisses from her. You mean this time she gave you one by herself?"

 

"Mason, I am the happiest man in the world right now. Do you know what this means? Sophia is finally ready to open up to whatever exists between us!" I almost screamed.

 

"You sound like a crazy person."

 

"Oh I am crazy, crazy for Sophia. She has stolen my sanity." The elevator doors opened to my floor and I walked to my door. "I can't wait for tomorrow."

 

"What's happening tomorrow?"

 

"We're going to finish what we started. We didn't get a chance to because... Sophia accidentally jabbed my wound while we were making out." I entered my apartment and sat on my couch.

 

"So thats what happened. You need to stay away from her for a while, she's dangerous to you. Emotionally and Physically." He laughed.

 

"Fuck, Mason she drives me nuts! I'm going to have a hard time sleeping tonight." I rubbed my eyes in frustration. "I can't stay away from Sophia, I want her every second of the day, and all night!"

 

"Like I said, your obsession is not healthy. Your addicted to her! You need to get your mind off her once in a while. How about we go bowling on Saturday?"

 

"That sounds like the perfect distraction."

 

"Then I can examine your chest."

 

"Good idea. So I'll see you Saturday."

 

"Yeah, till then."

 

"Take care man." I said and ended the call. 

 

I closed my eyes and began to replay what happened today between Sophia and I. I can't wait to make love to her tomorrow, I'll have to bring her home so she can spend the night. The thought of having her here with me all night makes my heart beat wildly. The things I will do to her will blow her mind. She'll make up for all the lost time that we could have been together instead of her giving me the run around and making things difficult. 

 

Damn that woman! I have been with a number of women but only she makes me feel things I have never felt before.

 

"So this Sophia..." A voice from behind startled me. I jumped up quickly to see who it was.

 

Charlene??

 

"...it seems like you're head over heels for her." She said.

 

"What the fuck are you doing in my apartment?! And how did you get in here?!" I shouted in frustration. 

 

Why won't this woman just let me be!

 

"Relax, I didn't break in or anything. Remember you gave me an extra key, back when we were together." She said smiling and walking towards me.

 

"Get the fuck out now." I tried to say calmly.

 

"Come on Adam, I only came to see you because I heard you were involved in an accident and you got discharged. I just needed to know that my baby is okay." She purred.

 

"I am not your baby, leave before I do something we both regret!"

 

"I always knew you had a thing for that Sophia girl, even when we were still together. Tell me, was she the reason you broke up with me?" She asked.

 

"Yes! She was." I said truthfully. Charlene's face flared up.

 

"So you left me, and downgraded to a little whore like Sophia! She's not even as pretty as I am! She's a slut! She only wants your money! And to make a name for herself!" She screamed at me. "You will never be happy with Sophia like you were happy with me!"

 

"But I was never happy with you Charlene!" I told her. 

 

She fell to the floor and began to cry. 

 

I stood there not knowing what to do. Charlene may be a freak, a pest, and very annoying but I couldn't stand watching her tear up. I don't enjoy seeing women cry.

 

I stood there not knowing what to do. Charlene may be a freak, a pest, and very annoying but I couldn't stand watching her tear up. I don't enjoy seeing women cry.

 

"Charlene, I'm sorry." I walked up to her and picked her up. I held her in my arms and hugged her while she cried on my chest. 

 

We stayed like that for a while until she spoke up.

 

"Adam, you're hurt." She said referring to the blood stain on my shirt.

 

"No, it's okay. Don't worry about it." I assured her.

 

"What happened to you?" She pulled away to look at me. 

 

I sighed. "It's a long story, don't bother yourself about it. Can I have my spare keys please?"

 

She reached into her pocket and handed it to me.

 

"Thank you. Charlene, I'm sorry I broke up with you all of a sudden. I was wrong to hurt your feelings like that. But I've moved on and I think you should too. I am happy with who I'm with right now and you deserve someone who you can be happy with too."

 

"But I was happy with you." She sniffed.

 

"I'm sorry Charlene but the happiness needs to be from both sides. Ours was one sided, it just wasn't right. I hope you understand." 

 

"I do." 

 

"Good. We could still be friends as long as you don't interfere with my relationship with Sophia." I made it clear to her.

 

"It's alright Adam. I won't. I should head home now, it's getting late." She said feeling dejected.

 

"Do you want me to walk you out?" I offered.

 

"No, it's okay." She kissed me on my cheek which took me by surprise. "Goodbye Adam." She picked up her bag and left. 

 

Finally! Charlene is out of my life for good. I need to focus on more important things and make sure I am sorted out for tomorrow. 

 

I also have left over work from the office that I had to complete before going to bed. Hopefully I can get them all done this night without any distractions.

 

*****

 

Sophia Parker

 

"Work today was so exhausting! Mr Wilson made me go to five different places today." Phoebe whined.

 

"What for?" said Lily. 

 

Lily was a friend of Phoebe and I. She worked as a paralegal for a very huge law firm and she lived just upstairs in my apartment building. The three of us were currently having a sleepover at my house but I was completely distracted. I couldn't stop thinking about today at the office. I never knew I had the courage to do what I did with Mr Wilson today. I blushed as I remembered how he lifted me up effortlessly unto his desk. He is such a strong and virile man. I wonder what else he could do to me with his arms.

 

"Marketing purposes. My legs hurt from driving round the city." 

 

"Sorry love. Next time take the subway." 

 

I'm not sure what he meant by 'finish what I started'. Did he mean make love?

 

"Sophia, how do you feel about Mr Wilsons appearance at the office today? I definitely wasn't expecting it."

 

From what I felt today, I'm sure making love to him would be breathtaking! I hope he wouldn't stop once he finds out I'm a virgin.

 

"Sophia?"

 

Would we do it right there on his office desk or would he take me home? I hope he takes me home, that way we can do it all night and the next morning.

 

"Sophia!!!"

 

"Huh?" I heard Phoebe and Lily scream at the same time.

 

"You've been so distracted today, and why are you smiling to yourself? Look, you're as red as a tomato!" Lily said.

 

"Something must have happened to you and I know it involves a guy." Phoebe gasped, "Is it Mr Wilson?"

 

"No! No! Of course not! He's my boss! There's no way, absolutely not, terrible, you know. That's just, not Mr Wilson, no."

 

"Pathological liar." 

 

"Phoebe, there is nothing going on between us." I lied. There's no way I'm telling her, not yet anyway.

 

"Then why are you blushing?" Lily pressed on.

 

"Because, I was just simply thinking about him. Im glad he's back and he's okay."

 

"Were you having dirty thoughts?" Phoebe asked. She is the most blunt person I know. There was no point lying because she knew me all too well.

 

"Yes Phoebe." I sighed. "I was having dirty thoughts."

 

"Awww, Sophia has had this massive crush on her boss for almost two years now." She informed Lily. "I think he likes her too but they can't be together because they work for each other and all..."

 

She went on and on about him, giving Lily details of our history together. I was getting bored so I checked my phone only to see I had three messages from an unknown number. I opened them and saw that they were pictures.

 

I opened the first picture to see Adam locked in a tight embrace with another woman. My heart nearly stopped. The picture was taken in one of his apartments I recognised and it looked very real. The other picture was of them holding each other and the lady was kissing him! I couldn't tell but it looked like she was kissing him on the lips! 

 

Beneath the picture was a message.

 

You're not the only one.

 

Oh my gosh!

 

I quickly went to the bathroom and dialled the number with shaky hands.

 

After a few rings, the person picked up.

 

"Hello." She said.

 

"Hi. Um, I know I'm the one calling but who are you? And why did you send me those pictures?"

 

"I'm sorry to tell you this but you're not the only one who Adam has lied to. He played me and he's trying to play you too."

 

"How do you know that?" I asked. My heart was beating so fast.

 

"Because those pictures I sent were taken today. If you check properly, you would still see the blood stain on his shirt."

 

I ended the call immediately. 

 

This had to be a lie. There was no way that Adam would play me. He hasn't been with anyone since or else I would know about it. He has been in the hospital for the past week, there's no way he'll get involved with someone the same day he got discharged.

 

Well, apart from me.

 

I checked the pictures once again and in fact there was a blood stain on his shirt! 

 

I sunk to the floor and cried my eyes out. I've been a fool to think that Adam actually fell for me. Of course I wasn't the only one! I didn't know he was only trying to get me so he can use me!

 

I cried silently so Lily and Phoebe don't hear me. My phone vibrated and I checked it. It was a phone call from my mum. I picked it up immediately.

 

"Hey mum." I tried to sound as normal as possible.

 

"Darling how are you?"

 

"I'm great. How's everything?" I lied.

 

"Oh Sophia honey, something terrible just happened. You're dad had a stroke and he's currently in the hospital." My mum said with a shaky voice.

 

"Oh my! Is he okay?" I panicked.

 

"Im not sure, but the doctors said they'll need to undergo surgery if he gets better."

 

"Oh mum, I'll be there as soon as I can I promise. Tomorrow I'll take the next flight home."

 

"Honey, please come here as quickly as you can. We need you."

 

"Ok mum. I'll book my flight right now."

 

"See you soon honey. I love you so much"

 

"I love you too." 

 

I cut the phone and rushed to meet Phoebe and Lily. 

 

"Sophia where have you been? Have you been crying?" Lily asked.

 

"Yes Lily. It's my dad. He had a stroke."

 

"Oh my! you need to go and see him. Make sure everything's okay."

 

"I know but I can't just leave work without telling anybody. I have to hand in a leave request letter." 

 

"Don't worry. I'll hand in the letter for you. You need to take the next flight to Virginia. That's where your parents live right?" Phoebe asked.

 

"Yes, they live in Richmond."

 

"Come over Sophia, let's book a flight."

 

*****

 

Adam Wilson 

 

I walked into my building and took the elevator to the 9th floor. With a huge smile plastered on my face, a big bouquet of red roses and some chocolates in my hand, I just knew today would be a good day.

 

I came out of the elevator and walked straight to Sophia's office only for me to open the door and find that she wasn't there. 

 

That's unusual.

 

I checked my watch to see it was 8:10am. Sophia normally comes into the office before 8. 

 

Probably she was stuck in traffic because I also found it a bit difficult getting to work on time today. I placed the roses and chocolates on her desk and waited for her arrival in my office. 

 

Any moment from now, she should be bringing my coffee in. I tried to relax and not get too excited about seeing her but who was I kidding? I was seriously anticipating seeing her beautiful face.

 

I switched on my PC only for it to be flooded with 50 new emails. I already had so many emails to respond to and so many invoices to create. Those 10 days of being in the hospital really left me with a pile of work. I had worked late until 2:00am this morning but still didn't finish half of my work. Now more has been added this morning.

 

I began to work to pass time and before I knew, the time was 9:30am.

 

I rang my secretary immediately to report to my office and she came in moments after.

 

"Good morning Mr Wilson." She came in with letters in her hands.

 

"Good morning Alice. What are you holding?"

 

"Two letters of request for leave of absence."

 

"Grant them." 

 

I woke up on the right side of the bed today. Usually, I would have checked the letters and most of the time I always decline. Those two employees can thank Sophia for my good mood. 

 

"Notify me the second Sophia gets to the office." I waved her off and she left. 

 

Spencer Hyde called and we resumed our business deal. I had been planning to install about 100 solar panels on the roof top of the office but my plans where halted because of the accident, hopefully we can pick up from where we stopped. 

 

I wasn't sure 100 solar panels would be enough for the office building, considering it had 10 floors. I needed to seek advice from an expert so I speculatively called one of my clients and asking about a solar panels capacity. 

 

From the call, I concluded that I definitely needed about 50 more. I would have to attach some to the glass windows in order for it to blend with the building.

 

I was surprised to check the time and see that 2 hours had passed and there was no sign of Sophia.

 

I called my secretary on the phone.

 

"Sir?"

 

"Where is Sophia?!" I barked.

 

"I haven't seen her, she hasn't arrived at the office yet."

 

I cut the phone and decided to call Sophia myself. 

 

When I dialled her number, it was switched off. I called her house phone severally but she didn't answer. I was getting a bit worried. 

 

What if something happened to her? Was she in some sort of trouble? 

 

There was no way I could know because I had no idea where she was and she wasn't picking any of her calls. 

 

Where could she possibly be?

 

I still had a meeting with two new clients to attend today and cancelling would be a very reckless thing to do, considering they were new clients and I would like to make a good impression. 

 

I decided to go through with the meetings but all the while I was distracted, thinking about Sophia and wondering if she was okay. I rounded them up as quick as I could and left the office. 

 

I needed to find Sophia.

 

I got in my car and drove by myself to Murray Hill, where Sophia lives.

 

I realised what I was doing was crazy but I couldn't stop myself. I had to know what was happening to her. 

 

I got to her apartment easily. Thankfully, there was no traffic at this time of the day. 

 

I knocked on her door endlessly but there was no answer. Where could she possibly have gone to on a work day without notifying me or anyone?!

 

I was starting to get stressed out. This was not how I expected today to be at all!

 

I walked back into the main lobby and saw an old man behind a desk. I walked up to him hoping he could give me some information.

 

"Excuse me, do you know Sophia Parker? She lives just here in this building on the ground floor." I said.

 

"Ah, Miss Parker!" He said with a smile on his face. "Are you looking for the young lady?"

 

"Yes I am."

 

"I'm sure you'll not find her here. I saw her leave very early in the morning today, around 6:00am. In her hand she had a suitcase, the one she normally uses when she travels. I suppose she went to the airport because she and her chit-chat friends said something about 'missing a flight'."

 

WHAT?!

 

"You mean you saw her leave for the airport?!" I almost screamed.

 

"That's what I'm thinking."

 

"No! It can't be! She can't just leave without telling me. Especially after what happened yesterday!" The man looked at me confused.

 

How could she have gone to the airport. She must be far ahead from me right now. Was she trying to get away from me? I hope this had nothing to do with yesterday. There's no way it did. Even if Sophia was trying to avoid me, she wouldn't take a flight to another city... or continent. 

 

"Do you have any idea where she went to?" I asked the man urgently.

 

"Sorry son, but I don't." He said pushing up his glasses that were hanging on his nose. "She left hastily and if I must tell you, she looked really sad."

 

"Fuck." She can't possibly be sad about yesterday. Was she regretting it? 

"Thank you sir. If you do find out more information about Miss Parker please contact me on any of these numbers." I gave him my business card.

 

"Okay son." He said and went in, leaving me in the corridor alone.

 

What was I going to do now. Sophia was gone and I don't know where she went to. Worst of all, I don't know when she will be back!

 

My heart protested at Sophia being gone for a long time because it started pounding in my chest. I couldn't figure out why Sophia would just leave me right after she gave me one of the best moments of my life. The whole thing sounded so strange. I tried to reason but I could not figure out an answer.

 

Suddenly I remembered my secretary telling me about leave requests. She must have already handed it to the Human Resources department so I called the HOD immediately!

 

"Hello?" Paul, my HOD said.

 

"Paul. What are the names of the employees you granted leave to?" I asked.

 

"Ben Walker and Sophia Parker."

 

Fuck!

 

"What was the reason for Sophia's leave?!" I almost screamed.

 

"Her father was suddenly ill and she was needed for medical support to him and assistance to her mother."

 

Shit!

 

I ended the call abruptly.

 

Her father was ill! What kind of illness? Was it one that was curable? 

 

If Sophia lost her dad then she would be an emotional wreck. I would not want her to go through such a devastating experience but there was no way I could help. I didn't know where her parents live. 

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