Undying Love : A FourTris Divergent Story

Chapter 2

Tobias and I talked for several hours last night while eating some of the best pizza I'd ever tasted. And just like the meal, I enjoyed his company a great deal. Besides his jaw dropping good looks, he seems to have an amazing personality to match and our conversation flowed freely throughout most of the evening. Though I did notice he doesn't like to talk about himself very much. The few times I asked about him or asked his opinion on one thing or another, he was quick to turn the question around so I'd end up answering it myself.

So, even though we've spent several hours together, I still know very little about him. What I do know is that he loves Crescent View just as much as I do, and we both have a history with the place. He seems to be very down to Earth and serious most of the time. I was hoping to make some kind of connection with him, but he didn't crack a smile the entire night. Everything was all business and any time I steered the conversation in a less serious direction, he'd turn it right back to business.

I'm not going to say that working with him is going to be difficult but it will be a challenge. I like to fool around and have fun while I work. As long as the work gets done, I don't mind a little tom foolery. With Tobias as my partner, I don't know how much fun this could be.

I am still digesting last night's conversation when I climb into the shower. I have so many ideas about how I want to bring the bed and breakfast back to life and Tobias has some great ideas as well. With my brain working overtime, I go through the motions of my shower on autopilot.

I turn off the water feeling relaxed and motivated to start my first day of work at Crescent View. As I step out of the shower, and wrap a fluffy towel around my body, I freeze in place as my eyes settle on the mirror hanging over the pedestal sink. It is completely fogged up from the moisture caused by my hot shower. But that isn't what startles me. The words, Help Me are written in the condensation on the mirror.

Did Tobias really have the audacity to come in while I was in the shower? Sure, we have to share the bathroom for now but he could have used a different one while I was showering. Was I really so lost in my thoughts that I didn't hear him come in? Considering how professional he'd been last night, I find it hard to believe he would do this, but maybe I misjudged him. The words Help Me jump out at me again as I wipe the condensation off the mirror with my hand. Maybe this is his idea of a joke but I find nothing funny about this man, who is practically a stranger, invading my privacy.

As much as I don't want to make an enemy out of him, I know I have to nip this behavior in the bud before it goes any further. I only hope I can do it without making things awkward between the two of us.

I let out a loud sigh as I towel dry my hair. I never thought my first act of business would be reprimanding my only employee.

The terry cloth robe I hang on the door slips over my shoulders as I tie it closed with the belt and head straight for his door, wondering if this is his way of challenging my authority. He knows I can't fire him, but he's about to find out what kind of boss I will be if he tries something like this again.

I knock on his door with my knuckles, but don't wait for a reply before twisting the knob and entering his room. He practically jumps when he sees me walk through the door in my robe and wet hair. He's standing beside a loveseat that is piled high with his folded laundry. He's wearing sweat pants but his feet and chest are bare. The sight of him nearly makes me forget what I needed to say to him.

"Well, that was fast." He frowns.

I'm still in a fog and unable to understand his comment. "What was?"

"The fact that you feel comfortable enough to just walk right in my room unannounced. You might be my boss, but I don't think that gives you the right to invade my privacy." He drops the shirt he is holding on top of the pile of clean laundry and folds his arms over his chest.