Saved By The One & Only

For all intents and purposes

Amy's POV:

I turn to face Mr. Anderson and as I am about to protest, Ian faces him as well.

"I couldn't possibly entertain myself without this woman here by my side. It would be agony to let her go. You should know that Damon. Right?" Ian responds back to Damon.

Damon's eyes instantly darken with anger, it's almost as if a dark cloud has suddenly hovered over the three of us.

Instantly I start to regret even coming here tonight. I still don't understand what the main issue between the both of them is and why every time they're in front of each other it's like they're ready to go at it.

"You're right, I let go thinking you'd know how to take care of what's in front of you but instead as usual you destroy everything that crosses your path. I bet you don't even think about her or what you did to her anymore. The only thing you concern yourself with today is acquiring the next target. Isn't that so?." Damon retorts back.

As I start to walk off trying to avoid this clearly personal conversation, Mr. Anderson grabs me by my arm.

It is at this time that we are truly face to face and I can't help but to almost cower and melt into those deep blue eyes that he has. Despite the fact that he's fiercely staring into my soul, I don't let him see how close I am to breaking.

"Let go of her. Are you trying to cause a scene? She isn't yours to claim." Ian says rather angrily.

"She is mine. For all intents and purposes. I don't know what you've been playing at these past couple of weeks but head my words know when I tell you she's NOT interested in you." Mr. Anderson responds back while still holding my arm in place.

"Is that so? Did she tell you this herself? Aren't you back with Caroline anyways, or whatever new fuck of the month is after you. You think we haven't seen you two together? As far as I'm concerned Amelia is more than capable of dating me if she wanted to." Ian spits back intensely.

"Enough" I say as I try to take my arm back from Mr. Anderson only for him to look back at me with hardened eyes but soon his eyes and his grip begin to soften just enough for me to grab my arm back. "Ian, Mr. Montgomery is not interested in me, I am his assistant, we simply have certain commitments that need to get situated. Even if he were dating any of those women you spoke about, that is of no concern to me, he is free to do as he pleases. He is simply my boss." Afterwards, I turn to Mr. Anderson and face him directly for what I am about to say. "And although I am not actively dating anyone nor am I seeking to, it is of no concern to you if I were to date Ian. I am not implying that I am however, I don't know what the issue is between you two but it doesn't involve me and I'd appreciate it if from here on out, you two would leave me out of it."

With that I chose to walk away. I heard them mumble something else just as Caroline appeared with them. I continue walking while taking a sip of my drink just as I see Violet and I decide to approach her.

"Hey you alright? Certain people started to notice that commotion over there." Vi asks me.

"Yes, the quicker we get out of here the sooner we'll discuss what happened over drinks." I say to her.

"Mikayla went to the bathroom to speak with Josh. She ended up taking your advice after all. She should be back shortly." Violet fills me in noticing I was looking around. She must have assumed I was looking for Mikayla when in reality I was actually looking for Mr. Anderson.

I nod my head at her and smile in appreciation for her filling me in just as a waiter steps over to replace her drink.

I don't know why I'm thinking about him or even wondering where he is. I made that point very clear when I confronted both of them that either of us are not interested in one another. Surely, if he wanted to disagree he would've.

Ugh what does it even matter! He's NOT interested in you! Even Ian mentioned the fact that he's with Caroline.

I shake my head at how incessant I am being over this entire situation.

Suddenly everyone's attention gets directed towards Mr. Anderson who is thanking everyone for attending this event tonight. He takes the moment to thank Caroline for all of her input this past week regarding the newest sister property, and then calls upon the stage Christina and Mikayla to join him as he thanks them as well for their hard work during the opening.

Christina hurriedly stands next to Mr. Anderson and Caroline takes note of her action and attempts extremely hard to mask the distaste for Christina. Mikayla also joins them and we all partake in applauding them.

"And with that let the celebration of tonight begin. Cheers!" He states this ever so dominantly as everyone raises their glasses and soon the music begins to rise in volume as everyone proceeds to mingle and talk to those around them.

Just as I finish the rest of my drink I motion to Violet if she wants to join me to the bar to which she complies.

"I'm also in need of another drink, this night is turning out to be very steamy! I'm on my fourth drink already!" Violet says with small chuckle.

I can't help but let out a laugh with Violet as we reach the bar once more and the bartender gives me another quick nod while quickly getting started on our drinks. I take notice that Mikayla is heading towards us and I motion to the bartender that it will be three instead, to which he complies.

"Congratulations! You were absolutely amazing up there! We as soooo proud of you." I finish with a big smile on my face as I envelop Mikayla in a hug.

"Yes she's absolutely right. You have done such a great job with the sister property!" Violet says to her as well.

Mikayla also gives Violet a hug before thanking the both of us, just in time for our drinks to be delivered to us.

Just as we're sipping on our drinks and laughing over the debacle with the Christina and Caroline situation, it seems as though her ears were ringing because Christina suddenly appears and walks right over to us.

Suddenly she's in front of us staring directly at me with a god awful attitude displayed all over her face.

"Listen I'm not sure what it is that you THINK you have going on with Damon but do not get it into your twisted little head that he wants you." Christina says while only staring directly at me.

I chug the last bit of my drink and place it back down on the bar top.

Fed up with EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE that has been obsessed with this man. I get it, I too see the appeal, I really do but this is absolutely absurd, and so I decide to let it off my chest.

"Look Christina, I don't really give a shit what you think is going on between Mr. Anderson and I. Clearly whatever it is YOU THINK you had with him is OVER. So don't come crying to me because he'd rather shower his attention somewhere else. And the next time you think you're gonna come step to me about something that doesn't pertain to you, make sure you're ready for whatever's on the other end. You got that?" I say to her and by the time I'm finished I'm damn near in front of her face.

Had Mikayla not pulled me back I'm sure all it would've taken was one small comment from her snotty ass and I would've punched her lights out right then and there.

Christina seemed shocked and appalled at the same time.

Serves her right. I don't give a shit anymore. And I am sick and tired of the way these damn women want to pick a fight over this man at every opportunity. So today I let her have it.

I take this moment to grab my clutch from the bar top and walk off.

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