Love and War.

LnW #4: Not Like The Jewel, But Still Precious.

"What do you mean I'm gonna do this on my own?" Haven asked her adoptive parents.

Mr Ross patted Havens shoulder before speaking. "Sweety, you're going to handle this meeting with Mr Heart by yourself. There's no need to be afraid. Mr Heart is a really nice man, and billionaire or not, if he tries anything with you I'll end his life. That's a promise." Haven chuckled at him.

"I'm not afraid, papa. It's just so sudden. I don't know if I can handle it." Haven might be smart, but confidence was something she lost in front of handsome strangers.

She hung her head as a blush crept up her cheeks.

Mr Ross lifted her chin up with his index finger.
"Sweetheart, you are more than capable of handling him and this meeting. Don't look down upon yourself, he might be rich. But he's not above you." Mr Ross placed a soft kiss on her forehead.

"Sweety pie, papa's right. You don't need us in there with you to handle this. You can do it by yourself and not only an I saying but I know it."

Haven stared at her parents. Others might pity her for the loss of her parents, but when she looked at her life, she could do nothing more but thank everything holly for blessing her with such loving second chance parents.

She wrapped her arms around them and her shoulders started to shake. Mr Ross patted her head as he kissed her head. Mrs Ross wiped her tears away away.

"Have I ever told you how much I love the the both of you?" Haven blurted, a chuckle tore through Mr Ross.

"We love you too sweetheart."

Mr Ross didn't want to leave his baby girl alone with a man he barely knew, but they promised the other kids in the house that today was going to be the day they visited the park. The weather was perfect and the kids needed a good time outside.

"Okay fine, I'll do it. But things go south, I'm outta there and I'm leaving him right there." Haven tried to lighten the mood. Her attempt succeeded as a smile spread across Mrs Ross' face.

"Okay, kiddo. He'll be here around 10, there are refreshments in the fridge and food in the oven if you get hungry. We'll be back after twelve. Stay safe and please feed yourself." Mrs Ross said.

The three walked into the living room where all the other kids were. All the girls and boys stood up as Mr and Mrs Ross walked in. Haven leaned against the door frame.

She smiled as her eyes landed on a sleeping Amanda. "Hey, papa, Amy is asleep. Do you wanna wake her up?" Haven asked as she looked at her papa.

He smiled and shook his head. "No, I'll pick her up and wake her up when we get to the park." He answered.

"You can always leave her behind, I dont mind watching." Haven was very much in love with the little girl, she would do anything for her.

"That's not necessary, you have a meeting to attend princess." Mrs Ross said. Havens smile flattered. But she pushed it aside.

"It's really no problem, I promise to keep and eye on her and feed her." Haven stalked over to Amanda. She rubbed her knuckles against the little girls cheek.

"Very well. She can stay, just don't forget about her." Mrs Ross joked.

How could Haven ever forget about her angel. She would never forgive if that were ever to happen.

"We'll be on our way, lock up, would you." She nodded at her mama.

She stood up and followed behind them as they exited the house. They got into the mini van and waved at Haven. She waved back before closing the door.

She leaned against the door after she had locked it and sighed.

"Now it's just you and me, subconscious." She whispered in her head.

With a last sigh, determination flooded her senses.

"Lets do this."

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Sébastien stated impatiently at the clock that hung on the wall that in his office.

09:47.

The tik-tok mocking him.

His leg began to bounce up and down. As the seconds ticked on. He glared at it, he couldn't wait any longer. His need to be in her presence overpowered him. His knuckles turned snow white as he gripped the oak wood table.

He jumped as the phone on his desk buzzed. He pressed the speaker button. "Sir, your ten o'clock starts in ten minutes." the voice of his assistant spoke.

"Thank you, Avery." Avery clicked out.

Avery has been working for Sébastien for at least three years now. Sébastien was very fond of the sandy haired man. At the age of 22, Avery had been deployed from the airforce because of an accident that was not his fault, but still the young man took the blame for it.

Sébastien knew Avery was loyal from the moment he entered the building for a job interview. And without a doubt in his mind he hired him as his personal assistant.

Sébastien picked up his briefcase and suit jacket. He walked out of his office and across the hall to Avery's.

"Come on, we have ten minutes." he spoke, shocking the young man.

"You mean, you want me to come with you?" Sébastien smiled.

"I didn't stutter, did I?" Avery smiled and quickly stood up. He grabbed the needed files and his laptop.

This was the first time Avery was asked to attend a meeting, even as a PA.

Excitement bubbled in him.

Sébastien looked at the brown eyed boy. With a smile, they stepped into the elevator.

They arrived in front of the orphanage at exactly ten Am sharp.

Sébastien knocked on the door, his nerves jumped all over the place. Sébastien heard the sound of shoes tapping against the floor as they approached the door.

The door opened and Sébastien's briefcase slipped from his hand as his breath hitched in his throat.

She was breath taking.

Her shoulder length brown hair was braided into a French braid, showing off the  silver necklace she wore. She wore a black blouse and red A-line skirt that came just below mid thigh. She topped it off with black flat pumps and a silver bracelet around her wrist.

She would not fit into a size 4, maybe a six or seven. That was just what made Sébastien like her even more. The way her body curves and dipped in the right places, his hands could fit perfectly on the curve of her hips and her arms would feel amazing around her waist.

His eyes traveled up and down her beautiful body and tanned legs.

Haven bit her bottom lip as she noticed his stares. Sébastien's attention locked on her lip stuck between her teeth. He wanted to be the one to do that.

"Good morning, Mr Heart." Haven spoke.

"Please, Sébastien would be just fine. This is my personal assistant, Avery." he gestured to the sandy haired man.

Haven looked next to him at the 6 foot 2 inches tall man with chocolate brown eyes. Broad shoulders with a firm chest and a narrow waist. He looked like he belonged on a battle field in the army. His well muscled arm stretched our to Haven, she shook if with a smile.

"Haven Dymond. Not like the jewel. Dymond with a 'Y'." She smiled.

Like the jewel or not, she was still precious to Sébastien.

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That's another chapter.
Thanks for reading, guys. I really hope you like it.

P. S. Avery is a guy, if you haven't noticed and has a big role in the continuing of the book.

See y'all in the next chapter.

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