Chased By Suits #Wattys2016- Book I

Friendly Talk

^I am a candle.

My power is still not back, so yeah...

You seem to like the name Brooks, s-o Brooks it will be.

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Jeremy dropped me off in front of the hotel and rounded the building to park the car, leaving me to fend to myself

Everything seemed peaceful at least. I say to myself, slipping through the doors.

Scratch that.

When a couple of guys saw me enter the building, they both took out their phones and dialed someone in shushed tones.

When I entered the elevator and got off on the highest floor, I met with 10 people guarding Dante's door , the emergency stairs and the elevator.

"Sorry Miss Brooks, no one allowed past this point" a gruff voice said, making me look up.

"Paulo, don't be ridiculous." I barked out, looking sarcastically at him.

He seemed surprised that I remembered his name, but what can I say, I'm good with names when I want to.

"What am I going to do? Beat him to death with a bath towel?" I ask jokingly, making a move towards the door.

The man just side stepped, blocking me further, but with a small smile on his lips.

"Sorry, orders are orders."

I huffed, running a hand through my hair, switching the bangs to the other side

"OK. What are your exact orders then?" I asked,wanting to be sure of something.

He hesitated and nervously rubbed his palms on his trousers.

"Just answer a or b. Are your orders a) too keep everybody away or b) to keep me away?" I questioned,leaning forward.

His gaze flared a little at the latter, which was enough for me.

I looked back then suddenly ducked and sprinted for the door.

I got past 6 of them as they didn't expect that, but just as I was about to open the door, I was caught and lifted by my waist, carried away from my goal.

Oh come on.

I huffed, blowing my hair away from my face, crossing my arms stubbornly.

The man put me down by the elevator, calling it with the button.

I took out my phone and called Leo, who picked up after the first two rings.

"Open the damn door"

"Um.. No"

"What do you mean 'no'?" I asked a little irritated.

"Boss isn't seeing anyone at the moment."

"Don't you dare lie to me Leo. He isn't seeing me." I accused, hearing him gulp. "Give the phone to Dante."

"But-"

"Give it"

I heard muffled voices and then heard the door open, making me feel relieved, but a hand came out, threw a something a dark object and it was quickly shut right back up.

As I looked at the discarded item, I recognised it as Leo's phone.

I looked incredulously at the mobile, not believing my eyes.

Dante is so fucking childish sometimes

I took my phone out again, typing furiously.

Open the door