No One Like Me

(3.)Dinner date.

Ashley and Taylin walked together into the building. "So have you decided on what company you're going to partner with?" Ashley asked.
Taylin replied, "yeah" before continuing "I'm going to pick the Forde company, they seemed the most trustworthy and reliable out of the many candidates."
Ashley looked at her friend and grinned childishly, " Are you sure that's the only reason you're picking that company over the rest?" She nudged Taylin playfully.
"I don't know what you're talking about Ashley" she said looking dumbfounded. " I think I just heard the office phone ringing, why don't you get that".
"Whatever Taylin, this conversation is far from over! We'll talk more during our coffee break. Bye Mrs Forde" Ashley winked and strutted towards her desk whilst Taylin giggled into her office.
Taylin was yet to call Amell to arrange a business meeting to finalize the company paperwork, probably because his voice alone made her lose her composure. She simply couldn't control herself around him.
As soon as Taylin sat in her office chair, the phone began to ring. She put on her professional voice and answered, "Good morning this is Taylin Martin COO and Vice President of Majesty Fashion Design, how may I help you?"
"Good morning beautiful" said the voice. She instantly recognized the voice on the line, his smooth baritone making her squirm in her seat.
"Mr Forde, it's nice to talk to you again. I was actually planning on calling you today" she said confidently, suppressing her nerves.
"It looks like I beat you to it Miss Martin" he lightly chucked, "How have you been sweetheart?" He asked.
"I think I'll be much better if you continue to refer to me as Miss Martin, just to keep this professional" she replied.
"I understand Miss Forde, I'll keep that in mind. So what were you planning on talking to me about?"
"Well, I've decided to pick Andre Forde photography to partner with us. This means that we need to meet up to sign the paperwork and discuss our next steps as soon as possible" Taylin said
"We could meet at 1:30, during lunch today. How does that sound?" She said
"Wow, you missed me that much?" Amell said, smirking.
Taylin laughed lightly, "well, actually we have some new designs that need to be photographed, so we'd like to finalize things as soon as we can"
"Clearly I stand mistaken. However, lunch won't be possible, I actually have a board meeting scheduled. But how does dinner tonight sound?" He said. "Are you sure you're not using this as an excuse to go on a date with me Mr Forde?" She wished answer would be yes. "Now now Miss Martin, we agreed to keep things professional, let's not get ahead of ourselves" he replied to Taylin's disappointment. "Dinner sounds fine, where should we meet?"
"Why don't you text me you're address, and I'll pick you up at 7:30" he said. "The only problem is, I don't have you're number Mr Forde."
"Check underneath the stapler on you're desk" Taylin did as she was told and to her surprise she found a company card with Amell's personal phone number written in neat italics. "I guess I'll be texting you soon Mr Forde, goodbye"
"Take care" he said before hanging up. They both sat on their respective office chairs with big kool-aid grins on their faces.
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After texting him her address, Taylin invited Ashley into her office and proceeded to tell her about her phone call with Amell. As the day went on and Taylin supervised the models and reviewed the new designs it was time for her to go home and prepare for her date. She headed out to the company car park before entering her white BMW 335i coupe before driving home. She went upstairs and stripped down before walking into her bathroom to get ready. Whist in the shower her mind wondered and she thought of Amell, she smiled.
Elsewhere, Amell was straightening his skinny navy tie and spraying his favorite cologne. He texted Taylin to tell her he was on his way before he picked up the single rose he had gotten and walked out the door.
Meanwhile Taylin was zipping her red dress and applying the matching lipstick. She lightly sprayed her signature channel perfume onto pulse points before waiting for Amell.
She let her straight hair fall behind her back and slipped her feet into her white loubitons. Taylin decided to accessorize with a white tote purse to carry the paperwork and A Tiffany white gold necklace. As if on cue Taylin heard the door bell ring. She smiled to herself before strutting towards her door revealing an extremely handsome man. "Good evening Mr Forde" she smiled sweetly.
"A single rose, for a single lady I'm assuming" he said whilst handing her the red rose. "And what if I had a boyfriend" she trailed off looking into his eyes. "Then we'd have to change that quickly, wouldn't we?" She shook her head at him. "Why don't you lead the way Amell"
Before she could say another word he took her hand in his and walked up to his car before opening the door for. "What a gentleman" she smiled at him. Amell winked at her before getting into the drivers seat. "You look very beautiful today" he complimented, stealing a glance at her pretty face. "I would say the same, but then I'd be lying" she joked. "And here I thought you were an innocent soul" his deep laugh filled the car's interior. The rest of the car ride was filled with more laughter and conversation before they arrived at The Ledbury.
They walked side by side into the restaurant. "Do you have a reservation sir" a young man said.
"Yes, reservation under Forde" he replied. "Follow me sir". After being seated, Amell and Taylin continued where they left off, getting to know each other. "So tell me about yourself Taylin" Amell said. "Well I'm 22, I have younger twin sisters also I-" Taylin was cut off when she heard a females voice. "Amell baby, you didn't tell me you were going to be here, I thought you said you were going to a business meeting darling" The female looked Taylin up and down. "This is a business meeting" Amell growled looking at his plate. Madison scoffed, "who are you?" She asked Taylin.
"Taylin Martin, COO of Majesty Fashion Design. And you are?" Amell decided to answer the question in Madison's place,
"Madison Hayes my-" but he was quickly cut off. "I'm his fiancé sweetie" she grinned at Taylin who wore a shocked expression on her face. She quickly snapped out of her trance and reached into her tote to retrieve the company paperwork Amell needed to sign whist Madison took a seat next to Amell tracing her fingers on his arms. Amell on the other hand was bouncing his leg repeatedly, obviously angry with Madison's sudden appearance.
"Alright Amell, this is the legal paperwork for our partnership. It just states the income you will receive and the usual privacy polices. You should be aware of them already, am I correct?" She asked.
"Yes i am, can I look over the documents before I sign?" Taylin nodded before handing him the stack of paper.
An awkward silence surrounded the table and Taylin tried her best to look everywhere but at Madison who was staring her down, making her twitch in her seat. "You're a very pretty girl Taylor, very.. urm exotic" Madison said purposely getting Taylin's name wrong. Taylin raised her perfectly arched eyebrows, shocked for the second time that evening. Madison clearly had something against Taylin which was odd considering this was their first encounter. Taylin corrected her and thanked her, her voice laced with sarcasm of course. Taylin couldn't help but notice how pretty Madison was, she was probably a model and it didn't surprise her that she was engaged to Amell. However her attitude was worse than filthy public toilets. She had no shame in speaking her mind. Not a single filter in sight.
Once Amell had signed the papers, he handed them to Taylin who was getting ready to leave. This meeting was getting too awkward to handle. She didn't need the stress. "I had a great time today Taylin" he smiled, "before we were interrupted of course".
"I agree" Taylin smiled at him. Amell stood up. "Let me drop you home since I drove you all the way here" he offered. Madison was quick to intervene when she said "she has two legs, she can walk outside and get a taxi".
Even though Amell insisted, Taylin declined so that she wouldn't start trouble with Madison. "I couldn't let you leave you're financé here all alone could I ?"
"She's my ex-fiancé and she got here by taxi, I'm sure she could leave the same way" he looked at the now furious Madison glaring at him.
"Don't worry Amell, I'm grown. I'll be fine"
"Damn right she will" whispered Madison
Amell rolled his eyes at Madison before telling Taylin that he'd call her later as he watched her walk out gracefully. He licked his lips in awe.
As soon as she walked out the door, he turned to Madison with pure rage.

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What do you think Amell will do?

Anyone a fan of Madison?

Thanks for reading this chapter, I really hoped you guys enjoyed it as much as I did writing it.
Excuse any mistakes I have, I haven't edited it as yet.

A/n COO stands for chief operations officer which is Taylin's position in the company. It's not a mistake!

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