Voluptuous

Chapter 3

*Charles and Damien in the MM*

Damien Downs

As Damien pulled up to his dad's office he couldn't help but feel some type of way. Damien loved his father but, he knew what was about to happen as soon as he told him about Mariah.

He parked his Grey 2018 Chevy Impala in the VP parking space and walked into Downs Enterprises.

Damien and his father co-owned one of the biggest companies in Atlanta. They both were featured on the cover of Forbes just last month. Damien didn't have the same passion for the work his father had. He was superb at his job nonetheless. As he walked in the security guard greeted him.

"What up Dame, how you been?"

"Just chilling, what's the word?"

"Yo pops up there but, he mad about something today. Definitely got a stick up his ass."

Damien sighed heavy and went up the elevator to the 44th floor.

"Shit," he said as he stepped off the elevator and saw Mariah sitting in the waiting area.

"Hey babe." She smiled and slung herself over him.

"Mariah, how many times do I have to tell you we are not together?," he whispered loud enough for only her to hear.

"Baby, please." She sighed. "You and I both know we will be back together before you know it. Quit playing like you don't know what this is."

Damien took a deep breath to keep from cussing her out.

"Look Mariah, I don't want you anymore. I am not about to keep stressing myself out worrying about who you cheated on me with and why. You do you be free. Be single that's how the fuck you act anyway. So now you are. Have a nice day."

"How can you say that about me? I love you!" She started crying hysterically which only pissed Damien off more.

"I love you Mariah but, I'm not in love with you. Not for a long time."

As Damien walked away he heard Mariah kiss her teeth and stomp away in her heels.

Damien entered his Dad's office and looked at his father as he was on a conference call. Damien's father wasn't a bad looking guy for his age and carried himself very well.

"Tell Mary to hold all the accounts and I will have my son go take a look at the space. If it fits the needs of the company, and my clients wish list we will sign the lease."

He signaled Damien to sit before continuing his conversation.

"Mhm. Well he just walked in so let me talk to him and I will get back to you."

He hung up the phone and just looked at his son for a while.

"So tell me son what happened with Mariah. I want to hear your side too."

Damien sighed before speaking.

"I cannot keep dealing with her cheating on me dad. Plus, in my defense I didn't pick her nor am I in love with her."

Damien's dad took in what his son was saying before speaking.

"I get what you're saying son. However, you know your track record with women is less than pleasing. I'm not going to tell you how to live your life but, make better decisions."

Before Damien could say anything the assistant walked in.

"Charles you have a 11:00 A.M. meeting you need to get to," the short pale woman stated.

"Ok Charlene. Thank you."

Charles looked at his son.

"I want you to head to the mall and see this space for our perspective client. Take this list and if it meets all the requirements , sign the lease on their behalf. Don't forget that you have dinner with me and your mother tonight as well."

He handed Damien the paper and stood up, buttoning his Armani jacket as he did.

"I love you son and I'll see you later."

"I love you too pops."

Damien hugged him and made his way back down to his car.

He put his car in drive and headed out.
Lenox Square was his destination.

As he pulled up to the Mall he wondered why his father couldn't have one of his assistants do this job instead of him.
Even though his father seemed okay with it, Damien knew it was going to be a problem come dinner time. Damien's mom was going to blow a gasket.

All Damien wanted to do is go home and have some peace.

He pulled into the parking space and stared at the mall. He looked a little closer and noticed the same woman that he met at the club the night before. She was walking into the entrance. He suddenly perked up as the wheels started turning in his head.

This may just turn out to be a good day after all.

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Whew child!

Sorry for the short chapter.

Almost didn't get this chapter out 😭

I'm out ✌🏾

-Gemini