Chapter 13 The Reens

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I walk up the stairs and I can't help but wonder what Tatiana really meant by preparing for what's to come. What is she planning? I know I've met her for like some minutes but I can't stand her guts. I wonder how she even qualified to be working here. She's so full of herself. I wonder how Liam can even stand her guts, I halt when I hear voices behind the last door. They are quite low but from what I can gather, its like the people are arguing over something. I lean in and smash my ear to the door.

"What? Of course I haven't told her... "The voice is cracking and I can't hear it well but I know its Liams'
"How can I tell.... That the Reens.... Are after... And her. They traced us back at my penthouse. They... After her. "

I couldn't gather much but one thing I knew was that I had to find out what was happening. I pushed the door open and I was surprised by what I saw. The room was stuffed with people and they had sat all around a conference table with Liam on the CEOs seat. Every eye turned to look at me and I watched Liam's eyes widen in bewilderment.

"What are you doing here? "

Everyone looked away from me, either because they know who I am or maybe probably because they are hiding something away from me.

"What's happening here Liam? "

Tatiana begins to speak and its only then that I notice she's here. "Well, Liam was just telling us about... "

"Tatiana just shut up.! "Liam snaps at her and I can't help but smile. A taste of her own medicine finally.

Liam walks to me and I know he's hiding something away from me.

"Why didn't you call me as soon as you finished with the training? "
He's whispering and I know he doesn't want to get the others involved.

"Well, we haven't started training yet.What's it with the Reens? Are they after me? They are the same guys that attacked you at your penthouse right? "

He let's out a sigh and grabs my wrist gently as he walks back to his chair. He sits and pulls me on his lap which is quite a shocker to me. I feel his breath on my ear and I can't help but gulp nervously. He smells my hair for a moment too long and its funny how I don't even feel awkward. I try to stand simply because all eyes are on me but his hand quickly comes to my waist and he pulls me back. He pushes my hair to my left side and our moment is rudely interrupted when someone clears their throat.

Wait.. Were we having a moment?

"So, What are we going to do about the Reens? "The man who looks to be in his mid thirties asks.

I feel Liam tense behind me but when he speaks his voice doesn't show any trace of being scared.

"I have all our Underworld secured. Heavily secured. I got more men who will be on watch especially where the victim is concerned. Besides Chloe is going to start her training so it isn't going to be hard for her to be safe. "

My heart can't help but miss a bit.

"What are the Reens upto? "I ask Liam but he just stares at me.

"Well you don't know? They want... "

"Tatiana can you just leave the room? "Liam shouts and immediately Tatiana gives me a scowl but walks out.

"In fact can all of you just walk out. We'll have this meeting sometime later. "Everyone walks out silently and none even bothers to challenge his decision.

As soon as the last person walks out I stand up so I can have a look at his face as he answers what I'm about to ask.

"What's up with The Reens? "

"Can we not talk about it right now. I'll tell you everything tonight, ok? "

I nod in understanding. I just don't want to see his worst side right now.

"Can I ask you for a favor? "

He narrows his eyes and stands but leans on the table.

"What's it about? "

How am I supposed to break this.

"Chloe...? "

"Well, I was wondering... Can you please change my trainer for me? I don't want Tatiana to do it anymore. "

He holds my waist and pulls me between his legs. He tucks a strand of hair behind my ear and looks at me.

"Is that all? "I nod and he smirks. This side of Liam is really intimidating but I think I like it. Who I'm I even kidding, I love it.

"Ok, I'll look for another one for you. "

"Thanks. "

"No need to. "

An awkward silence follows and I can't help but bite my lip anxiously. The moment doesn't last long before Liam's phone rings.

"Hey Dee? "He walks away from me and l get the hint that he doesn't want me to hear what he's saying.
I take the time to study the room and I've come to realize Liam doesn't like much decor. There is practically no painting, no sculpture, the room is simply plain. If not for the chairs and the table... The room would be empty.

I stiffle a yawn as Liam turns to me. Its either because I'm hungry or the fact that I haven't slept for the past 24hours.

"I'm just going to go out. You can grab some food at the kitchen. Well, the lady there will show you to your room. "

He packs the files hurriedly tucking some papers in his pockets.

"What's wrong Liam? "
He ignores me as he grabs my hand and leads me to another opening which leads to the kitchen. He lifts me up and sets me on the counter leaving the lady who looked to be in her early fifties shocked.

"Claire can you give Chloe something to eat and make sure she eats, I have something to attend to. "

She nods and gives me a smile which I return appreciatingly.

Before he walks out, he cups my face and tilts it making me face him.

"Chloe, I'll tell you everything as soon as I come back tonight ok? "

"Everything? "I ask challengingly.

"Yes, every single question. "He pecks my forehead before rushing out of the kitchen.

As soon as he's out of sight I turn to Claire who can't seem to hide the smile on her face and I can't help biy blush. I give her a questioning look and her smile widens.

"You know I have never seen him this close with anyone before. Not even Tatiana when they we're together. "I think she notices her slip because she shuts for a second.

"I'll just get the food. "
I watch her take the food from the oven and place it before me.

"What happened to Tatiana and him. "
"Well I don't think its in my powers to tell you that. "

"Come on, you've already told me part of it, so you can only finish the rest. "

"I'm sorry but I can't. "

"Its ok. "I start eating the food but suddenly it has no taste.

What if everything that Liam did today was only to spite Tatiana. Its as if he was using me to get back at her.So he's just using me.
I'm sure he didn't even feel the tiniest sparks when he held me on his lap. Not like the way I felt, I felt as if suddenly I was important to someone.The way he easily gave in when I told him I no longer want Tatiana to train me.The way...

Aaaargh, get your act together Chloe, he's only using you.

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