Saffire

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May 14 2024

Saffire Pov

Zander is hotter than the last time I saw him. Then again it was four years ago before he had his beard.

He even grew his hair, It's literally touching his shoulders and he has them in twists. His lips are so plump and pink, just waiting for me to nibble on them.

Damn.

His perfume had me weak in the knees and at that moment I realise I should have done things differently.

Maybe got InTouch with him after everything.

I wish he gave me the chance to explain what happened. Then again I don't know what I would have said to make everything make sense to him.

He hates me but the fault is all mine and I would hate me too.

From what I remember he is what a man should be, caring, gentle and sweet. He was my prince charming when I needed him the most.

That's a memory I'll forever hold on to but I just need him to understand that I never meant to hurt him.

"Saffire." My friend Kay shouts on the other end of the call.

"Yes girl" I reply looking at the phone screen.

"I saw you looking at Zander at the party last night. You can talk to everyone else except him." She says.

"Why is that?"

"I saw how you looked at him."

"I don't know what your talking about. I'm not interested in dating anyone." I reply pulling out my hair brush.

"Please don't lie to me. I saw the way you looked at him like your a wild animal and he is your prey."

"I don't really know him like that. I met him once years ago." I reply hoping she ends the conversation.

I wouldn't mind feeling him over my body caressing my body and rubbing his hands in places that have longed to be touched by another. Can't say that now though.

"Whatever you say, just stay away from him. In other news, I was surprised when you called saying that your coming back to Jamaica, I thought you said you will never come back."

"Yes but things change." I reply.

"Saffire, you were hysterical when you called me and begged me to take you to the airport. What changed why your back?

"Kay, I have to get going, let's talk tomorrow." I reply ending the call.

I wish I could tell her why I am back but that's something I cannot do.

It's bad enough I had to fight to be here especially because I'm a woman so I need to focus and keep Zander out of my mind and keep Kay from questioning me.

The greatest thing is that I won't be seeing Zander again because today is officially my first day at the law firm here in Kingston.

Now I know who Zander might be around so I'll just avoid them and I will be fine.

One Hour later

I stand looking at the building I'll be working in for a while. It took me almost two hours to get here.

There is a receptionist at the front desk who pointed me to the direction of the senior partner's office.

I knock on the door before walking in since I am about half an hour late already.

"Good morning you must be Saffire. I'm Jasper the senior partner here."

"Nice to meet you." I reply smiling.

"Jasper I'll see you tomorrow."

I turn around at the sound of the familiar voice behind me and sure enough it's him.

He looks good in his business attire.

Zander I still love you.

My inner thought need to stay inside my thoughts.

I'm not even making sense to my own self.

God this man looks too good. Why couldn't things have been easier.

"Thanks, I'll email your office." Jasper says flipping through some papers.

Zander does not look at me or acknowledge me he just close the door and walk away.

I want to run and jump in his arms and tell him everything and let him hold me tight.

I need to get rid of these thoughts because I did not work so hard to accomplish so much in my career to loose everything after seeing a man that clearly does not want anything to do with me.

"Okay Saffire let's introduce you to everyone and show you around." Jasper says walking around his desk.

Half an hour and two brain aneurysm later Jasper just left my office after showing me round the company and giving me a few tips.

I'm looking around my office trying to see if there are any cameras or hidden microphones.

"What are you looking for?"

I gasp and hold my chest in an attempt to calm down myself from the freight I just got.

My spirit jump out of my body and is long gone through the door.

I look up and sure enough Zander is standing at my office door.

"Hi" I manage to get out without sounding stupid.

"First day on the job and your late, not a good first impression." He says walking closer to sit on one of the available chairs.

Am I tripping or is he talking to me. Didn't he say he wants nothing to do with me?

Well he didn't exactly say that but he implied it right?

Right.

"I forgot how awful it is to get a taxi in Jamaica. The guy took about four turn offs."

He let out a loud laugh before fixing his tie then stand.

"Next time charter a on-time taxi."

I nod and for a split second he looks like the boy I dated years ago but just like that he is back to the one I met more recently.

"I think I'll do that next time. Thanks for the tip."

"Did you know I was affiliated with this company before you applied here?" He ask holding on to the door with his back turned to me.

"No. Why do you ask?"

He walks out and close the door behind him without saying another word.

I pull out my recorder and hit record after making sure I'm alone.

"Phase one complete, phase two in progress."