(Above picture is Sophia)

Sophia looked at the man in front of her. He was sitting like he was not at all affected by the entire situation.

Was he sane?

"Are you going to sit like that for the rest of your life? Answer me Conner! What the hell am I doing here in this house which is not mine, in this bed which is not mine and most importantly in this shirt which is not mine."

"I suggest you to get up and take a bath. You're clothes will be back from the laundry in a few minutes. We will discuss everything over breakfast" With that he stood up and kept the coffee cup on the side table.

"Oh no you don't get to get away like this!" Sohoia literally threw the cover off of her and jumped from the bed, making sire the shirt doesn't go too 'up'. The last thing she wants him to see is her red panty, unless he saw it before....

"I need my answers!" She quickly stood in front of him and held her hand in front of her body, preventing him from moving.

Conner looked her her with a bored expression, "Ms. Morin what kind of behavior is thi-"

"DON'T YOU DARE USE THIS GENTLEMEN TONE WITH ME! I NEED ANSWERS YOU PERVERT." SHe yelled, by now she was losing it. "Do you have any idea of how I feel right now? I'm in your house and these are not my clothes! It's just a damn shirt! It could be your shirt and" She looked down at herself, like every cliché movie the shirt was big enough to reach her knee "I'm practically naked! Give me my answers and I'll go!"

Conner did not answer, but kept looking at her.

"Oh my god SPEAK!" Sophia was losing it. Why wouldn't he just answer?

But even after so many tried he did nothing but look at her with his dark ocean blue eyes.

"Oh my god that's it!'' Sophia yelled as she marched towards the man and held her hand up to punch him. Just as her fist was going to collide with his perfectly sculptured jaw , Conner was quick enough to hold block her attack with his hand and hold her wrist tightly.
This only angered her more as she started thrashing around, trying to hit him wherever her legs could reach.

This seemed like the last straw of patience for Conner as he let out a frustrated growl and pushed her back until her back was against the wall.

"YOU MOTHERFU-"
"Shut up Ms. Morin, before I make you" He threatened.
"Oh really? You think I'm scared of you? Let me tell you you're nothing more than a damn jerk and you have no right to hold me like this and how dare you even touch me! You are an absolute jerk of a man and for god sakes tell me why am I here naked in this damn room"
"First of all" He pushed her more into the wall, leaving no distance between them, "You're not naked. You have a shirt covering you more than your previous clothes were"

Sophias mouth hung open, hiw dare he say that! Her clothes were not that short!

"Also, I told you I would answer all your questions at breakfast. Why do you have to make everything so complicated? Why can't you just follow the rules without fighting.Why are you so rebellious?" He asked her in a low voice, his chest vibrating with every word he spoke.

"Just tell me now," She let out a defeated sigh "Please'' She whispered. She no longer had the fight inside her, everything around her was crumbling down, so she just put on the best fake enthusiastic and confident facade she could. She couldn't rish anyone knowing how hollow her life was, how lonely she was.

There was a moment of silence between them and Sohpia took this opportunity to close her eyes and control her emotions. She could not cry in front of the enemy, she could not let him know how messed up she really was.

Suddenly, she felt something touch her lips, something warm, soft. Her eyes shot open as she realised what was happening.

He was kissing her.

Her eyes were open so wide, it looked as if they would pop out and fall any minute. She couldn't comprehend what was happening, one moment she was fighting with him and another moment he was kissing her.

The kiss, oh that perfect kiss.

His lips felt so soft around hers, as he took her lower lip and nibbled on it, with his hands still holding hers, but not in a tight grip. The way his head moved, trying to go deeper with every movement he could, trying to get a taste of her lime it was the last time. She felt him push his body against his as he let out a growl, making her tighten her legs around her private area. It's funny how a man's voice can effect a girl so much..

After what seemed like and eternity, he finally stopped kissing her but his lips were still connected to hers.

Her eyes were still very much open, but now she had that look on her face, screaming for help, like a little child, lost in a departmental store, looking for his mommy. He then knew how lonely and broken she was, how badly she needed someone.

And he was going to save her.

He sighed as he finally let go of her and stepped back, and Sohpia sunk deeper into the wall trying to get some kind of support for herself.

"You were drunk. Passed out near the bin and I happened to cross that place in my car. Picked you up and was going to took you home but your place was locked. So I brought you here, my maid changed your clothes because you threw up in my car. I did what a responsible man should do" He then gave her a polite smile, which not only shocked her but it shocked him too.

Why did he just smile at her?

"I'll be downstairs. Take a left once you open the door and walk downstairs. Then take a right. I'll be there" With that he walked out, not wanting to talk to her anymore. All of a sudden he was left confused.

What was this woman doing to him and his plan?

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The only sound that could be heard was that of the fork and knife being hit against the plate.

Sohpia was wearing her previous clothes, they had been cleaned and left on the bed for her to wear.

It was almost 8 and her office would start by 9. She had to go home get changed into a suitable attire and then attend the meeting with him.

There were some new clients comming today. They were really important for the company as they wanted to invest a big share. Sohpia had to get this deal done no matter what, it was really important.

"Ms. Morin?" His voice brought her back from her thoughts. And made her slam her legs together, again.

"Yeah?" She asked in a aoft voice. Conner was surprised how soft her real voice was. Most of the time she was either ignoring him or yelling at him.

"If you want you can take the day off. I'll handle the meeting" He offered to which Sophia shook her head. Her long hair had been let lose which only made her look angelic.

"No, I'm just going to leave now. I really want to be a part of this meeting, I've worked real hard for this" swith that she took the last sip of her juice and stood up. "Thank you and I'll see you at the office in two hours." She gave him a soft smile and blinked her eyes which only caused his eyes to darken.

But she didn't see that, she never sees that.

She quckly grabbed her things and called a cab. Withing few minutes, she was heading home with a different feeling. A feeling of being...satisfied.

On the other hand, Conner could not take his mind off of that smile, those hazel eyes and most importantly the kiss.

The only thing both of them had on their mind was the moment they had before. But everyone knows, even you my dear readers, how stubborn they both are. No matter what happens, neither Sophia nor Conner would bring it up.

Then what would? Or should I say who would?

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"Oh god Lily where are those damn files!" Sophia lets out an irritated sound followed by throwing some papers on the table. "The meeting is in 5 minutes and you had one job. One damn job and you couldn't do it!" She stands there with her arms crossed over her chest, looking at the new intern who was visibly shaking.

"I-I kept it here..I swear..." She stammered which only infuriated Sohpia further more.
"Lily I'm going to attend the guests. I want those files before they enter the conference room. Do you get me?"
"Y-yes ma'am"

Sohpia gave her one last look before she marched out of the room towards the waiting room. These clients were really important, and she could lose her job for this.
Yes it was Lily's fault for losing the files but Solhia would be held accountable for the mess. Stupid delegations.

Sophia walked over to the waiting room and stood outside. She straightened her silf tol and her skirt, trying not to look too nervous.

"Breathe in...out..in.....out.." Sophia repeated the same process quite a few times before she held the door knob and opened the door.

There sat two young men, who were discussing something but stopped once they saw her.
One of them was wearing a blue tuxedo and had jet black hair. Once he caught her looking at him, he gave him a small smile.

"Mrs. Morin I assume?" At once he stood up and closed the laptop, moving towards her with her arms stretched.

He has a dimple! Sophia thought as she held his hand and smiled back.

"Mr. Diaz I presume?" She smiled at him again trying her best to look confident.

The man shook his head "Oh no, I'm Kuray. Mr. Diaz's assistant. He is Mr. Diaz" He shook his head in the direction of the man sitting. Her mouth formed in a shape of 'O' as she tilted her head and looked at the man still sitting on the couch.

And she froze.

Same light brown eyes. . . He was the man from the club last night!

Sohpia let go of Kuray's hand as she stared at the man sitting there , staring back at her.

This was not good, this wasn't supposed to end up like this! Her client saw her drunk last night. She couldn't even stand properly and the worst part was that she doesn't remember how the night ended. Where did he go? Was he there watching her all the time? Looking at how stupid she acted?

And he also saw her mickey mouse purse!

Sophia closed her eyes, her throat suddenly felt very dry. She could use a glass of water right now.

She licked her lip and let out a shaky breath.
"Mr. Diaz" She forced a smile, and clasped her hands together as she tried to act normal.

The man who was silent all along suddenly sttod up. His movement caused her body to stiffen.

Would he leave ? Is he angry?

He slowly walked over to her like a predator to his prey.

Slow and steady.

Sophia involuntarily started breathing hard and fast, as he came closer to her.

"Mrs Morin, is it?" Finally he spoke something. Sohpia was looking at the couch from where he had just gotten up, she had no intentions of looking at those brown eyes and drown with shame.

So she nodded.

"Well it's a pleasure to meet you again" He told her, but it sounded like he was somewhere mocking her.
"You know each other?" Kuray's sudden question caught her off guard.

There goes my job.. she thought.

"Oh we just met at a party, but I never got to introduce myself . I'm Salvador Diaz" He smiled at her but made no attempt to shake her hand. Sophia looked at the man, and then abruplty turned around.

"Please follow me" She told them and literally ran out of the room with the two following behind, amused expressions plastered on their face.

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Conner entered the meeting hall, where Josh, Lily and a few people from marketing department were seated, along with the clients.

He was wearing a dark grey coloured crisp suit, and his hair were perfectly made, like always.

"Good morning Sir" Josh quickly stood up and smiled at the boss. "The clients are here. Do we call them in?"

Conner walked up to his chair and gave a nod.

Josh mumbled a quick 'okay' and was about to walk towards the door when suddenly the door burst open, revealing a blushing Sophia . She quickly walked in and Kuray followed behind.

"Mr. Andeez it's good to see you. Thank you for being here on such short notice" Josh got up along with the rest of people in the conference room. Conner too stood up, but his mind was not on his client but on Sophia. Why was she blushing?

"Isn't Mr Diaz here?'' Josh inquired, his cheerful tone turning into a worried one.
Kuray laughed and shook his head "Oh no don't worry, he just had an urgent call to make." With that he walked towards Conner who had no expression on his face what so ever.
"Mr. Manhattan, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. Mr Diaz was looking forward to this meeting for a very long time." Both of them shook hands but all Conner was looking at was Sophia who was not moving but was glued to her place, a nervous expression on her face.

What had happened ?

Suddenly the door burst opened again, and a tall figure walked in.
''Poor door.." Lily mumbled.

"Here he is. Mr Diaz" Kuray stood up, and then looked at Conner. "And this is Mr Manhattan" Josh completed his sentence.

But all there was after the introduction was silence.

Sophia was to engrossed in her own thoughts that she didn't notice the tension in the room.

"What are you doing here" Conner let out a displeased growl which took everyone by surprise.
"Well well well," Salvador smirked, an amused expression on his face. "Look who we have here. The over protective maniac" He chuckled.

Sophia looked up at the two of them with wide eyes, they knew each other? And most importantly why is he insulting Conner?

"Everyone leave" Surprised gasps and murmer errupted in the entire room as conner asked them to leave. "NOW!"

Everyone half heartedly stood up and started moving out. Even Sohpia wanted to stay but she chose not to. She pushed back her chair and stood up, looking at Salvador who in return was smirking.

As everyone started to leave, Salvador decided to speak up again "Ah Ms. Morin, how utterly disrespectful it would be if I let you go when the fun had just started."

"Sorry?" She asked, confused. Everyone stopped on their way out and hoped to see just a little bit more of the hot scene. Who wouldn't like a fight between two hot men.

"Oh my bad" Salvador chuckled. "Please leave" he instructed the staff standing on the door "But you, stay" He pointed at Sophia.

"I need the details" Josh smirked at her as he walked out with the rest.

"Salvador.." A sudden rough voice was heard which made Sophia freeze in her place. She turned around only to find that Conner was standing there, his breath coming out short and his eyes were as dark as the night.

Those blue eyes were just as calm as the sea shore is before a storm.

"Keep her out of this" He warned to which Salvador just laughed.

"Oh you want to keep her out of this? Pray tell why would you want that. Doesn't she deserve to know what happened last night?"

"What happened last night?" Sophia interrupted.
"Nothing that concerns you." Conner growled.

"Oh no no no. Not like this baby" Salvador chuckled. "Let me tell you what he did last night to me, to you"

Conner couldnt take it anymore. "SHUT THE FUCK UP BEFORE I MAKE YOU!" Conner yelled.

"YOU SHOULD'VE THOUGHT ABOUT THIS YESTERDAY WHILE YOU SNATCHED HER AWAY FROM ME AND KISSED HER IN HER DRUNKEN STATE AND TOOK HER TO GOD KNOWS WHERE!" Salvador yelled back.

"That's it!" Conner marched towrds him and punched him right in his stomach. "You shit!" He yelled. "How dare you lay your dirty hands on her you filth!" He held him by the collar "Stay away from her you fucker!''

"Oh now you think of me as a playboy?" Salvador held onto Conner's collar as he let out a dry laugh "What about your brother who fucked my sister and after her death he fucking married to another woman like my sister meant nothing! "

"Keep him out of this!" Conner pushed him further more as he tried to punch him but was blocked by Salvador's hand.

"Oh you fucking Manhattans!" He gave Conner one last look before he pushed him away hard and started straightening his suit. "I don't care what you say you bastard, but I'll make sure you all rot in hell" With that he walked out, his face red with anger.

After he left, there was only silence prevailing among the two of them.

"Y-You kissed me?" Sophia asked, trying to comprehend what had just happened. If what Salvador said was true, then her being raped was a false statement made by Conner? Was he really that cheap? Or did it hold a deeper meaning to it?

Conner didn't answer, because he had none.

"I guess it's time to call them." With that he turned around and finally faced Sohpia ''Call Xavier, tell him he's needed here, he can bring his family too if he wants to." With that he marched out of the door leaving a confused Sophia behind.

What does Xavier has to do with this?

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