Shawn Pov
Denise walked past me again without acknowledging me. She didn't talk to me anymore, her face didn't hold a smile anymore, she was drained. All she did was work and go home in the car with Ty.
Usually she would come into my office, crack a joke or two. Denise always had a goofy look on her face, now she looks like the wicked bitch of the west.
That shit fucked me up when he showed me they was back together. Her ass was all up in my office, slobbing me down and then fucking with this nigga. These hoes ain't shit.
Denise walked back into the main area and tripped causing all her papers to fly around. She got on the floor to pick them up and I did too. As I collected the papers, I noticed her neck was dark red and her cheek was a dark purple color. She looked at me and covered it up with her hair.
" Denise " I said as she started to get up and walk off into the office. I saw Ty glare her down as he continued to talk on the phone. I grabbed her arm making her turn around and she held a pouty look on her face.
" I'm your boss and you're going to listen to me. I don't know if you got a little too comfortable at your job but you have to remember your place as a person who works at the company that I take charge of. Now go take a seat in my office or you'll lose your job. I'm not playing with you either " I told her with a tight grip on her wrist. She held her head down while dragging her feet to my office. Ty held a mug from across the room as he continued to speak on the phone.
I walked into my office and shut the door.
" Denise, why do you have marks on your neck and cheek? What happened to you? " I asked while holding up her chin and getting a glimpse of a couple more marks.
" My personal business is not part of work business and I can't get fired from my job because you want to be nosy. I have stuff to do Shawn " Denise said with a sigh as she collected herself together and stood up.
"Denise, talk to me ma. Just talk to me. Is Ty hitting you?" I asked and she just looked at me while rolling her eyes.
"Shawn, mind your business." She said while walking out the office. I saw Ty lean against the door as he watched her go back to her office. He looked at me and chuckled while walking away. My fist clenched up while shaking my head.
Denise
I looked at Shawn and shook my head while counting receipts. Ty kept staring me down from a desk away making me very uncomfortable. He chuckled while going back to talk to his assistant.
"Denise, get it together." I told myself as it felt like everything weighed down on me. Suddenly, the walls enclosed on me making me panic. I got into a claustrophobic state and placed my hand on my heart. A pain struck down my arm as I got dizzy.
I got up dizzy and weary to get somebody to help me. The next thing I could remember is me tumbling down on the ground. Ty and Shawn stood before me as everybody panicked. Everything got black and I passed out.
••••••••••
My eyes popped open into bright lights. I thought I died. I thought my life had ended. My body was hooked up to the oxygen tank. Beeps from the machine told the doctor's if my heart was normal. It was balloons and gifts sitting next to me that all quoted something. My head was severely beating with my body. It all hurt so bad.
I turned to the right of my side and almost panicked. It was Shawn staring at me blankly while not saying anything. The heart monitor went up. I sat up carefully while removing the gas mask. Shawn got up and went to the door.
"Shawn, please don't leave. I'm sorry. I was just scared and even though we met each other some months back, I need you." I told him truthfully. I'm really falling in love with Shawn. He even tried to check on me when I was ignoring him. I should've been honest and told him the truth.
"Are you saying that because you want me to be your bodyguard? Protect you from him?"
"No, I'm not trying to use you." I said truthfully. Shawn got up slowly as he pulled me into a hug. I've buried my head into his neck and smelt his sweet scent. I've missed his smell. I've missed him with all my heart.
"But if you ever act like that towards me because of a nigga, I'll hurt you." Shawn threatened me. I chuckled to throw it off but he kept a serious face. Chills were sent up my spine as he chuckled softly. Shawn sat on my bed as he rubbed my ankle softly. As much as I use to hate him, I can't believe I'm saying the words I'm saying now.
The door opened revealing Ty. The air suddenly got awkward as he looked at Shawn. Ty shut the door slowly as he came close to me and rubbed my cheek. I flinched and moved him away.
"Ty, leave her alone. Yo ass done enough." Shawn said firmly as anger was building up in him. Ty chuckled at his words.
"How about I call corporate and tell them that the boss at this company is fucking their assistance?" Shawn stood up and I pressed my hand on his chest.
"It's not worth it. I've got records of his old crimes that he suddenly got erased." I answered back smartly before Shawn could lift a finger.
"You learned from the best. Listen, I'll give you what you need for the company but this will be the last face to face contact. Just don't mix too much business with pleasure, Denise." Ty smirked as he opened the door and left.
"I love you." Shawn wrapped his arms around me and kissed me gently on the cheek repeatedly.
