Kiss in an elevator

Chapter 23 Busted part 1

Jayson's POV

The news Lucy's roommate gave me was still playing in my head.

Lucy took my watch and she was acting so innocent, I checked the time on my watch and it read 5:00 pm. It was too late to have a meeting so I'll just wait till tomorrow.

I packed up and left my office. I walked out of the elevator and gave the valet my keys to bring my car around.

I got in my car and drove home. Doing the same I walked into the building and rode the elevator to my apartment.

I unlocked the door and went to my room; I took a shower and went to make dinner. After eating, I went to my room. I walked into my closet and took the cardboard box on top of my shoe rack.

I sat down on the floor and opened the box. I took out a picture of my sister and just stared at it. The picture brought back memories I tried so hard to fight.

"I'll get it back, I promise."

I placed the picture back in the box and returned it on the shoe rack.

I walked out of the closet and laid in bed. I couldn't sleep; I keep on replaying the conversation I had with Miss Betty.

I trusted her and this is what I end up with.

Women are the same, that's why it's just better to fuck and leave; no attachments.

I couldn't bring myself to hurt her but I know I had to do anything to get that watch.

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I woke up the next morning feeling like trash. I got up and went to take a shower.

I was in a hurry to face Lucy so I just had toast for breakfast even though I wasn't a big fan. I don't really see what she sees in toast.

I made a call to the Captain, to send some of his men to my office by 1:00, so I'll have one hour to know her reason for taking my watch before she goes to jail.

I left my apartment and drove to work, I tried calling Lucy several time but it keeps going to voicemail. Was it my kiss? Or is she aware I've found out about her?

I shook my head to get rid of these thoughts; I couldn't feel sympathy for her.

I walked into my building and walked through the silence to my elevator.

I already promoted the lady helping me to my assistant so I called her in when I got to my office.

As I was about to remove my jacket there was a knock.

"Come in." I draped it on the back of my chair and sat down.

"Good morning sir, you sent for me."

"What is your name again?" I completely forgot; my mind has been all around Lucy lately.

"Veronica sir."

"Yes, make a call to Miss Lucy Kresta for an appointment in my office by 12:00 noon, make sure she agrees.

"I'll get it done right away sir."

I was left alone and the weight of what was going to happen in an hour fell on me.

Shit, I shouldn't be too affected by this; I was just getting what belongs to me.

But I had no idea why it felt like I was making a big mistake.

I couldn't let her get away with it; my staff would think I've gone soft. I have a reputation to uphold, I couldn't let a petty thief ruin it.

I got busy and I couldn't wait to see her.

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Lucy's POV

I got home late last night cause Amanda made me stay until everyone had gotten their dress, which took forever.

I just got home, took a shower and went to bed, I was exhausted.

I got up and checked the time on my phone, it read 6:00 am, that's six hours. This is the longest I've slept in three years.

I got ready for work, and left. I noticed Bett was acting a lot strange yesterday but I was too tired to speak with her and she was still sleeping so I speak with her after work.

I locked the door and walked to the bus station. On the bus, I had a call from Jayson; I saved the number after he messaged me the last time.

I couldn't bring myself to take the call. Firstly I was feeling guilty about the watch, secondly I didn't know how to act after the kiss we had.

It was one of the best kisses I've had in a long time and boy could he kiss. But the main question was why did he kiss me? Why did I kiss him back? Most importantly, why did my heart beat so fast and I why did I feel like I didn't want to kiss anybody else?

I haven't been with any guy since the incident three years ago, I haven't even kissed anyone and he just came from nowhere and stole my three years lips virginity.

I was getting down from the bus, another call came in, I checked the caller ID and it was Jayson.

I ignored it and walked into the store. I clocked in and took my place behind the counter. He called again and I wanted to pick it but I was too slow and the call cut.

I wasn't calling him back though.

Few minutes later, another call came in and I rushed to pick it when I noticed it was from an unknown caller.

I walked out of the store and picked the call.

"Good morning, is this Miss Lucy Kresta?"

"Who is asking?"

"My name is Veronica from Thrifty Wheels; I called to inform you of your appointment with Mr Wood." This man is really persistent.

"I don't have an appointment." I corrected her.

"You do now ma'am, Mr Wood would be expecting you by 12:00 noon, please don't be late." She hung up.

I'm sure he was the one who told her to cut the call on me, asshole.

I checked the time on my phone and I had an hour till twelve, I walked back into the store and told my colleague to cover up for me, because from experience, I don't always come back until my shit's ended.

When it was fifteen minutes to twelve, I left work and went on the bus to Jay's office. I was curious to know what was so important that he had his assistant forcefully book me an appointment.

I walked into the building and went to the receptionist I told her about my appointment and she let me in (you know what I mean).

I entered the elevator and went to his floor. I got out and saw his assistant and she told me I could go in.

I went to his door and knocked.

"Come in."

I opened the door and walked it.

"Your assistant forcefully booked an appointment with me, why?"

"Good morning to you too, I just wanted to have a talk with you."

"About what?" I walked to my usual couch and relaxed on it.

"I know you took it." Shit, he knew? How? He must be bluffing.

"You know I took what?"

"My wristwatch."

Busted.