Playing Games (Stark's Daughter 4)

Chapter 4

"Are you ready?" I ask, standing in front of Stark Industries, the unused key in my hand.

"Yep."

"Yeah."

I push the key in and unlock the door, the lights automatically turn on and the glass dividers glimmer. I smile at the beauty, the reception desk shines with the Stark Industry logo.

"What do you think?" I ask my dad. He turns his head towards me, a huge grin on his face.

"I love it. Where are the other workers?" He replies.

"I gave them today off, so i could show Hope and Lucas the place." I admit.

"But work starts on a Monday."

"And? Pepper should be here soon."

"Yeah, she will be after dropping Aiden off at school." Dad replies.

"Kids go look around. But i want phones." I order, putting my hand out. Lucas nods and hands me his blackberry. Hope shakes her head and goes to walk off, but i take her arm and force her to look at me.

"Phone please." I order.

"That's so unfair!"

"That's work. Phone." I repeat. She sighs loudly and pulls out her phone, slowly handing it over.

"Thank you." I reply and she marches off.

Dad bursts out laughing, i lean over reception and unlock the safe under the desk. I place the phones inside, lock it and put the phone in my pocket.

"I saw the news report." He admits, running his hand through his hair.

"Oh, right. I think everyone saw the news report." I whisper.

"Thanks for defending us."

"I won't let people think we're fakes." I argue.

"Thank you. I would have punched them." He whispers.

"Yeah, that happened with Zeke and he was fined." I point out and laugh.

There's a knock at the door and Pepper stands at the door, dressed in a red flowery dress with her blonde hair up in a bun. I use my eyes and mind to open the door without moving. She smiles and walks in, her heels echoing throughout the building.

"Morning boss." She smiles.

"Morning my assistant." I reply and hug her.

"Aiden was so lively this morning. What did you give him?"

"Nothing. He fell asleep playing with his toys last night. It was so adorable." I explain.

"Can i have my phone back now please?" Hope asks as she appears at my side.

"Not until your break which is at 12 o clock." I reply.

"What?" She questions.

"Your station is floor 17 and desk 1. You're on the same floor as me." I explain and she nods.

"What are on the top 5 floors?"

"Manufacturing." I point out and she marches off.

"Hope is definitely not a morning person." Dad teases.

*

I log onto Jarvis and he bursts back into life.

"Jarvis, order me some steel and aluminum. Enough for three new Iron Girl suits." I order.

"Yes, miss." He replies.

I spin around on my office chair and smile at how big everything is.

The computer rings and a video call pops up.