Untamed

Chapter 12

Cody's POV

"Done!" She exclaimed, giving me her dazzling smile as she lifted her head up, letting our eyes meet. It felt like I drowned in her brown eyes. I couldn't take my eyes off her. She bit her lower lip nervously without taking her eyes off me.

Oh shit! I want to taste her inviting lips so badly.

Suddenly, the door opened. We instantly pulled back. Hailey looked at us in shock.

"Umm... I am sorry, sir. I thought you had left." She mumbled, clenching her fist.

"We are leaving now. Come on, Emily. Let's go." I said firmly. She nodded, giving me a shy smile.

I placed my hand on Emily's back as I led us towards the door. Hailey stepped aside, letting us leave after giving me a dirty look.

After dropping Emily off her company, I went back to the company. As soon as Hailey saw me, she approached me, giving me her seductive smile and followed me to my office. I placed my phone on the desk as I sat down. She walked towards me without taking her eyes off me and sat down on the edge of my desk. She crossed her legs, giving me a good view of her slender legs. I gulped and averted my gaze as I opened the file in front of me.

"I missed you." She stated in a seductive tone as she wrapped her arms around my neck.

"Hailey, I am working." I said firmly as I grabbed her wrists and pulled them away.

She frowned, annoyed and stood up, folding her arms over her chest. "What happened? You have never rejected me before. Is it because of her?" She asked angrily.

"Who? What the hell are you talking about?" I snapped in annoyance as I looked at her.

"Emily. You changed after starting to work with her. You should see yourself when she is beside you. You look different at her. Your eyes are shining, and your smile doesn't fade when she is around." She replied, irritated.

"Don't talk bullshit!" I snapped as I stood up and placed my hands on my hip. "It isn't about Emily nor anyone else."

"Then prove it." She said provocatively and trailed her tongue over her lower lip seductively.

"I am not obligated to prove you anything. I am not interested in what you think! Just don't talk nonsense!" I stated in an authoritative tone. I breathed deeply and added. "I have more responsibilities now. That is all, and even if I changed, it is none of your business." I added sternly.

She got on my nerves. Who does she think she is?! Asking explanations from me like she is my wife. And there is nothing between Emily and me. Why should I change because of her? I just want to take my job seriously. Even if I changed, it was none of her business.

"Cody..." She pursed her lips together and approached me, giving a sad look. She placed her hand on my cheek and said. "I am sorry, babe. I just got jealous. I didn't want to make you angry."

I sighed and mumbled, pulling away. "I have to work."

"Cody..."

"Hailey, I told you that I have to work. Leave!" I cut her off.

She frowned, annoyed and stormed out, closing the door behind her. I breathed deeply, running my hand through my hair and sat down on my seat.

Ugh! I shouldn't have flings with our employees. Now I understood my father and Tristan's warnings. I should listen to them. Now I regretted it.

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My father informed me this morning that we had to move the opening ceremony to an earlier time. Actually, we wanted to launch the hotel earlier than we decided, but there were some problems with a few licences. So we changed the date, but my father told me that he handled it. Now Emily and I had to plan other details; we had a lot of work because this news changed our schedule. We needed to get ready a new plan for the preparation. I called her and informed her about it. Emily told me she was busy in the company, and she could come in the evening.

I was waiting for Emily in my office. I placed my pen on the desk and leaned my head back, rubbing my eyes. I got so tired in the company today, but I should still work, and it seemed we had to work till late. Emily was about to arrive. She called me a few minutes ago and informed me that she was on the way. I took a sip from my coffee and loosened my tie. I stood up, running my hand through my hair and took off my tie and suit. I grabbed my cup and sipped my coffee. It was the sixth cup today. I hoped it would keep me awake till we finished the meeting. On the other hand, tomorrow we was going to have a meeting with my father and Samuel about it.

As soon as Emily came, we started working. We tried to finish the details despite the fact both of us were so tired.

I yawned, running my hand through my hair and looked at Emily. I smiled as I saw sleeping while leaning back against the couch. She looked so beautiful like an angel. She was so tired; so I didn't want to wake her up. I grabbed my suit jacket and placed it on her chest, smiling, letting her sleep for a while. Then I leaned back against the couch and closed my eyes.

When I opened my eyes, the sun was shining through the windows. Yesterday, I fell asleep too. Then I noticed that Emily was still sleeping peacefully, her head on my shoulder. I smiled happily. I tucked the lock of her hair behind her ear and stroked her cheek tenderly. There were a few inches between our lips. I bit my lower lip, staring at her soft red lips.

Will she wake up if I kiss her? This thought popped into my mind. I sighed as I gave myself a mind slap. I should stay away from her for our sake. I carefully pulled away as I tried to lean her head against the couch, but she suddenly opened her eyes. She blinked sleepily, looking at me, dumbfounded.

"Morning." I beamed at her as I pulled back.

"Umm...Morning." She mumbled and ruffled her hair, looking around, still sleepy. "We have fallen asleep here." She resumed, trying to wake up fully.

"Yeah. You looked so tired. So I didn't wake you up." I informed.

"Yes. Umm... Thanks." She said, yawning and stood up. Suddenly, she stumbled. I reflectively stood up and wrapped my arms around her waist, trying to catch her, but I lost my balance, and we fell down onto the couch. There were a few inches between our lips while I was on top of her, her hands on my shoulders, grabbing it tightly. She closed her eyes as I leaned towards her.

Suddenly, the door opened. We froze in shock as we looked towards the door. My father and Samuel were standing at the door, staring at us in shock.

"Fuck!" I mumbled under my breath as soon as I got rid of my shock.