Clarity

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

Linda's POV

"LA?" Ava asked with her annoying voice.

I ignored her and pushed Daniel outside.
"Excuse us." I said closing the door.

"What are you doing here?" I whispered yelled.

"I came on a business trip."
"A business trip?" I asked folding my arms.

He nodded.
I raised my eyebrows.

"Okay okay. There are some things I need to sort out here." He smirked.

"What things?"
"Things. You know my dad is hosting a business party here. I wasn't going to attend but when I found out that you're here...." He got closer almost pinning me on the wall.

"Might as well make the best out of it." He licked his bottom lip. Oh my.... I think I'm dreaming. Am I dreaming? Please tell me I'm dreaming.

"Uhh.. Okay. How did you know you'll find me here?" I asked curiously.

"I have my ways." This is creepy. I like it!

"I have to prepare myself for work." I said pushing him away.

"Okay. I'll see you later."
"No. Call me." I said.

He nodded and walked away. He blew a kiss and I nearly fainted.

I stayed for a minute before I returned into the house.
"So, LA. Is that your boyfriend?" Ava asked trying to sound nice. Uhh! This girl.

"That was my best friend's brother. Not my boyfriend." I stated.

"He's hot." Ava said fanning her face. Well that's one thing we agree on. She still doesn't have the right to call Daniel hot. She has no limits.

I looked at Brandon and he had an unreadable expression on his face. Maybe he's jealous.

"Brandon? What time are we going to work?" I asked.

"In three hours." He said walking towards the balcony.

Okay.

I took a shower and dressed in my intern uniform. I checked the messages on my phone. I first read mom's message: Hey sweetie. I'm sorry for not taking your call. I was busy.

I don't even want to know what she was busy with. Casey also sent a message: Hi girl. My brother said you called but I was in the shower. We're coming back to California next week. See you there. I can't wait to catch up with you. I have so much to tell you.

Does she even know that her brother is here?

"Linda! Come on we'll be late." Brandon said from downstairs. I packed my work bag and ran downstairs.

"I'm here."
We got inside his hired car. Fancy.

"So... The guy that was at the house...." He started.

"Daniel. He's name is Daniel. He's Casey's brother." I cleared the awkwardness real quick.

"Ohh. Okay." So he is jealous.

We got to this massive building. It was huge.

............................................
After listening to Brandon's presentation I couldn't wait to go home. I'm so tired. Brandon even  made me write minutes. I'm not a secretary.

"I'm hungry. Let's go grab something." Brandon placed his hand on my shoulder.

"Okay. What do you have in mind?"

"I don't know. What will you like?" I blinked once trying to think of something.

"Uhh... Pizza?"
"Alright. Order with my phone I'll be right back." He said placing his phone in my hand.

I couldn't help but check the notification on his screen. It was a message from Ava.

Brandon. I know that the kiss we shared meant something. I know you felt the chemistry between us...

Oh. Wow..
Okay this is none of my business. Let me just order.

I ordered a pepperoni pizza. I couldn't help but feel disappointed. I mean the way they act around each other.

Sigh.
"Did you order?" Brandon asked.

I nodded. It seems like history is repeating itself.