His love broke my rule

Chapter 2: What's the 411

"Taylor darling are you coming home for Christmas this year" I heard my mother say on the other line as we spoke

"Yes mom I am coming home but I will be late because I have to drive to Denver and seal a deal which my boss has started and the investor only wants me to close it.

" In my mind I was not so happy and joyous to go home because one I didn't have a boyfriend which they'd expect me too and two I hadn't been home in six years. 

Well after that year in the mall an investor came the next day and we ran into each other at the coffee shop where I got my first chance to leave Nevada City and work in New York as his receptionist since he realized I had all the qualities for the job.

The year I left home was gloomy and stressful because I had a crappy apartment and barely any money. 

And I didn't want to have the cause to call my parents to ask for any money as they had already spent enough to get me a plane ticket to New York. 

Anyway I worked for long hours just to get the extra funds in order to pay back a loan I had taken and also send some cash back for by parents. As the years went by I continued to work my way up the ladder and I became one of the best.

"Well Mr. Archuleta it was nice doing business with your company, and we hope you recommend our firm once again." I said as I rose from my chair

"Certainly, thank you for your dedication throughout this year to our company Miss Taylor it has been a pleasure." 

The Chief Director had never been more pleased with doing business with our company. He even called to express further thanks to my boss and asked specifically for me to continue business with their firm as of the New Year. 

Which was great for me because I know a promotion would be just around the corner. I hesitated and then left the room of directors in awe as I had impressed them all with my skill, talent and dedication to my job.

"You like him don't you Miss Taylor." Danielle my secretary teased sarcastically as I passed by her desk.

"No I don't, he is just business and that's how it will remain" I giggled as I sat in my cubicle with a snicker bar in my mouth.

"But he is cutie even though he was a tough nut to crack, I know inside all that outer meanness he is a sweet chocolate waiting to be eaten by you." Danielle continued as she entered my small cubicle with the daily newspapers. 

There you go again with this nonsense. That guy is just business and I don't mix business and pleasure. It's just good for business as I said already." I sounded more serious this time. 

"look Taylor I have known you for what six years and I have never seen you blush at the sight of any of our recent investors faces or when their names are spoken except this one so I do believe you like him and sooner or later you will see it."

As soon as Danielle left I felt those words sink into my mind but I tried not to think about it because I didn't want to have this conversation with myself either,

Mr. Archuleta stood firm at Danielle as he asked if it was possible for him to see Ms. Taylor. "Ok Mr. Archuleta she will be with you in a minute." 

Danielle stood, smiled as she scampered for Taylor's Office because her phone was busy. "Ms. Taylor is ready to see you, Mr. Archuleta. I'll escort you in."

"Thank you and I don't need an escort."

"Yes sir."

I inhaled a deep breath as stared across the room at the man who walked into my office. He was wearing a black business suit with a green shirt that spelled out his wealth, and at twenty three his mixed heritage made his looks striking. 

A sensuous Shiver glided down my spine. He was simply gorgeous but he is just business and that's it.

"Mr. Archuleta, what can I do for you" I simply asked as he stood at the door. As I made my way out of the soft leather chair I was seated and approached him. 

"Well nothing Ms. Taylor, actually there is a group of company officials going to dinner tonight and since you have helped our company so much it would be great if you grace us with you pristine presence." His words were quite enticing as he stood there I'm sure with his heart in his hands.

"Sir," and he interjected me "please call me David" he said in a more social tone which was different from his usually business like mode of speaking.

"That is a great honor but .............." I hesitated before finishing my sentence

"You already have plans don't you?" he blurted out

"Umm well actually yes, I am going up to Nevada City to spend the rest of the holiday with my parents. It's kind of a family tradition even though I haven't kept up to it for the last six years" i babbled on

That was so too much information. I mean I don't think he wanted to kno

 And he just stood there maybe astounded or otherwise.

"It's ok Ms. Taylor enjoy your holidays" and he left without another word.

Danielle rushed to my room as he left and wanted to know what happened. She interrupted my sweet but short thoughts of being CEO or maybe Co- Ceo to the boss.

 "T. you looked like you just crushed a man's heart. What's the 411?"

"Nothing really all I said is that I can't make it to their dinner party tonight because I was going to spend the rest of the holiday with my family." I explained

"Come on Taylor you could have gone to that party your flight isn't until the day after tomorrow. Remember... I booked the ticket." She resumed her steps to leave the room. I was sad that I turned down his offer but I just wasn't interested. 

"You are so going to realize that sooner or later that you are going to need someone to hold you tight at Christmas time. Or else you are going to be the one singing Dear no one like last year when you had to work late on Christmas eve." And she left the room.

  

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Writer's note

So here Taylor is returning home after a long time and not sure what her friends or family's reaction will be but her mother is the happiest of them all.

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