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Chapter 26 - Edited ✓

Harper's POV

It had been just over a week since that night with Angelo, the night that I broke down and since then things between us had been awkward. The morning after the whole incident, I woke up on the sofa alone and to make matters worse, I had a killer hang over. I hadn't expected him to be there when I woke up, but I was still disappointed, I still hadn't told him how I felt, id be lucky if he was still my friend after the way I had acted.

Thankfully I didn't have to wallow in self-pity alone; my nan came home on Thursday. It was nice to have her back in the house. I'd spent the whole of the day mopping around the house along with dreading seeing Angelo the next day, he'd sent me a few texts, but I chose to ignore them. The rest of that week was hell; the car rides to work were awful. I did my best to completely ignore Angelo until it was vital to speak to him; even then, I struggled to get my words out whenever my gaze met his.

Monday rolled around way to quickly, my nerves were utterly overwhelming all rational thought that usually took up residence in my brain. When my phone pinged I thought I was going to vomit, I felt like hiding in the house until he left but knowing Angelo he wouldn't leave and seeing as him, and my nan are somewhat besties now I doubt shed have any issue with letting him inside. Taking a deep breath and giving my nan a quick shout goodbye, I made my way out to the car.

" Good morning, Harper", god his voice sent shivers down my spine.

" G-good morning." Jesus, why did I have to stutter.

" Is everything okay ?"

No, everything isn't okay. Well, that's what I wanted to say "yeah, everything is fine. Just didn't sleep well last night that's all". God, I was a terrible liar.

" I'll need you in my office, just before 12." His voice had a slight edge to it; it made me even more nervous if that was even possible.

The rest of the car ride was relatively silent. However, I could feel his intense gaze on me for the remainder of the journey. As soon as we pulled up outside the building, I made a very unsubtle dash to the building in the hope that we wouldn't get caught in the elevator together. Thankfully he got distracted by some man from accounting, and I was free to ride the elevator on my own. "Jesus Christ" I let out a heavy sigh, I needed to get this under control before I start freaking out publicly.

Thankfully my office was an Angelo free zone; I knew he wouldn't be able to come and ask me why I ran off as he had meetings all mornings, sometimes it benefited me greatly to see every aspect of this man's life, it made avoiding him a lot easier. I turned the coffee machine on and let the strong scent invade my senses. After a strong cup of coffee, I gathered my whit's slightly; I knew I couldn't fall behind in my work. It'd cause more trouble than it was worth. Pushing all thoughts of Angelo out of my mind, I fired up the computer and pulled out the diary from my draw and turned to today's date.

January 20th 2017

9 am meeting with Jackson cooperation

10:30 am meeting with builders to discuss progress on new hotel

11 am a board members meeting

I'd never been so thankful for meetings before; I needed to sort myself out before Angelo needed me. I ran my hands through my hair , today was already taking it out of me and it wasn't even 9:30 yet. Get it together harper , you have work to. I took two deep breaths and plunged myself into work.

Two hours passed in a blur and the nervous that I had buried under my work load, I glanced at the clock on my computer and midday was quickly approaching. I had somewhat of an idea as to what this conversation was going to be about.