The sound of pen being scribbled against the paper was the only sound that could be heard in Sophia's cabin. She looked over at the watch, another 2 hours to go. Conner had promised to take Serenity to the ice cream parlour on the east end of the city. It was not really near, a 2 hour drive. Who the hell travells for about two fucking hours for an ice cream. But then again, she would travel too if the ice cream was said to be the best in the country. She sighed, Ceil will be here with Serenity after picking her up from her guitar classes. Sophia never really had interest in musical instruments , so she often wondered why was her daughter so interested in such things. But for all she cared, she just wanted to support her daughter in every way possible.

"Ma'am? " A sudden voice interrupted her from her train of thoughts. A young girl stood there by her door, her outfit a little too revealing. She had blonde hair and brown eyes with a dusky complexion "Yes?" Sophia smiled at her softly.
She smiled back as she entered the cabin "I'm Carlin. The new receptionist for the management sector. Mr. Josh Carter asked me to collect some files from you. Sophia nodded as if she now understood everything. Of course Josh would prefer anyone with short dress over long ones. She bend down and collected some files from the lower drawer, "There you go" She extended her hand to pass the files over. The girl walked ahead and took them from her hand and walked away. She walked her retreating form, something about her smile told her she should be more careful around her, but her brain told her it was just her lack of trust in people getting to her.

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Sophia finished her work as she stood up and walked over to the cafeteria. On her way there, she saw a group of people standing over the notice board. She walked over to it, curious as to what had caught the attention of all those people.

All people of the firm are requested to gather up for a medical check up on the coming 14th May. It is not something you should skip because it is for your own benefit. There will be a team of profession doctors to help you out. Prevention is better than cure.

CEO
Conner Manhattan

She raised an eyebrow as to what he had written. A sudden medical test? Fir his employees? Was he being caring towards them or did he have other plans? He sure isn't someone who would care for others. So whatever he had planned, she will make sure she ruins it.

With a small smile playing on her lips she walks over to the cafeteria and spots josh sitting there along with Carlin. Both were talking and laughing, Josh was touching her every now and then and Carlin seemed to enjoy it. Sophia turned to her side and walked over to the counter. They can at least get a room. She was not a person to judge people, but things a heartbreak can do to you!

"A cheeseburger with extra cheese and a can of coke" She tapped her fingers against the counter as she waited for her order to come eagerly. She looked around again, and to her surprise she saw her boss, sitting alone in the corner table looking out of the window. What was he doing here? That to alone? She bit her lower lip, thinking about the various reasons he was there. He hardly got out if his cabin, and if he did it was for bashing up his staff and warning them every now and then. "You're order Sophia" Mrs. Sonia, a very old lady in her 60's smiled at her as she placed the tray in front of her. "I'll add the bill to your month's account honey" With that she turned around after Sophia thanked her. She picked up her tray and started walking towards the direction of her boss.
No! Not to sit with him, but because the only two empty seats were next to his table and in front of his table. She groaned inwardly as she walked slowly dragging her feet there. Either she sits in front of him, or next to him. She looked around, everyone seemed to be bust in their own conversation. She looked back at him , and then the table right beside him, well it's better to sit there than in front of him and getting prey to his penetrating gaze. She happily walked over to the seat a small smile playing on her lips.

Food always made her happy. She sometimes wondered if she was in love with it.

"Uh Mrs Morin?" A small voice called from behind as Sophia stopped on her way and turned around. There was a small girl there, hazel eyes and auburn hair. Sophia tried hard to remember who she was but couldn't. But she has seen this girl around..maybe in the sales department ?
"Yes ?" Sophia smiled at the sweet girl but on the insides she was practically crying. How many more second before she could eat her burger peacefully?
"I'm Katie and I just wanted to ask if you're finished with the calculation of sales and net profit. Mr. Styles is waiting for the file and I would like to give him the file this very afternoon"
Then it clicked. She was Mr Styles Secretary from the sales department. Of course, Mr. Styles was a 60 year old wise and a very hardworking man. He gave chance to not 40 years experienced people but to every new comer. According to him, hiw will a person gain experience if he never gets a chance to prove himself. Sophia totally adored that man, his sense of humour was just a cherry on top.
"Sure. Come to my office after this and collect the file" With that they bid their good byes. She turned around and started walking, but froze after taking a step.
What the hell.
Both the tables were now taken by various groups of people. She narrowed her eyes, now where would she go? She could not go in her cabin with her food, it was strictly prohibited. She looked around , every table was taken. Now she had to do one thing, if she wanted to have that extra cheeseburger inside her mouth before it gets cold. Swallowing her pride, she walked over to that one table, where she had promised to never go.
"Can I sit here?" She practically ordered him, not even looking at him but at the table. Conner turned his head towards the voice , his face emotionless. He eyes her curiously though then looked around the cafeteria. As f he understood something he nodded to himself and then looked at her "Make yourself comfortable Mrs Morin" with that he ignored her presence and continued to sip on his coffee not really caring if she was there. Sophia smiled , not at him but at the thought if eating her burger. She quickly sat on the chair and unwrapped her burger. The melted cheese looked like it was inviting her to take the first bite. She picked up the burger and brought it near her mouth, she waited for a second and looked at it closely,from where should she start? She just wanted to make sure no cheese gets on her face, it wasn't her home. With that she turned the burger a bit and took the first bite, the cheese melted in her mouth and the special spices burst inside her mouth. A moan escaped her lios as the taste dwelled inside her mouth, this place had the best chef and the best cheeseburgers. She kept on eating her burger, bite after bite, her eyes sparkling with happiness and the area around her lips covered with cheese. When she was done she smiled as she picked up the napkin to clear the cheese off of her face.
"Ooof.! That was good" She stretched her arm and grabbed the can of coke, opening it. All this time she was oblivious to the man sitting in front of her who has long forgotten his coffee and was staring at her intensely.

She didn't know what he had planned, but she was about to know, soon. For Conner didn't know as to how much any longer could he wait to have what he wanted.

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"I assure you Mrs Morin, I'll bring her home my 8" Conner stood there, still wearing his crisp white short with a royal blue tie and black pants. His royal blue coat was lying inside the car, where Serenity was sitting . Sophia bit her lower lip, she really needed to keep her eyes off of this man.
''Fine whatever." But she was again, anything but fine. She so desperately wanted to go with her daughter but she knew he'll just try to snatch her away even more. She had to give him his time with her. That was the deal. "Take care of her. If anything happens to her, even if it is a scratch, I'll personally rip out you soul and serve it to the most evil being." she narrowed her eyes at him "That is If there is any evil being above you." With that she bid her goodbye to her daughter who looked super happy with her new found 'friend'.

Sophia drove back home , her heart telling her to stop and go back to him and take her daughter away. But she knew he would do anything to get her to stay with him. She didn't understand his motives, but she wanted to, desperately.

Parking her car in her garage, she slammed the door shut. Walking over to her door, she opened it and walked over to her bedroom. It was a hectic day and all she wanted to do was sleep. And with no responsibility of her daughter or her work to be done, she threw herself on her bed. A satisfied moan escaped her lips, as the soft mattress invited her in its cold yet soft embrace. Her coat felt uncomfortable, so she opened it and threw it on the sofa,which fell on the floor but she ignored it. Then, she wiggled out of her pants, and threw them on the floor too along with her shirt.

Lying comfortably on her bed in her soft bra and her underwear, she pulled the silk duvet over her body and closed her eyes. Within minutes
she was asleep.

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The banging on the front door woke Sophia abruptly as she threw the duvet away and raced down the stairs but stopped when she realised she was practically naked. She cursed herself and ran upstairs with double speed as the banging sound got louder and louder. She pulled out the first thing she saw that was her nightgown.
Wrapping it around her body she ran down, and finally stood behind the door. She opened the door and stood there, clearly pissed. How dare someone disturb her sleep like that. If only she could kill this person.

But as soon as she opened the door, she froze.

"If it isn't my wife.." A very drunk, sweaty and smelly Richard stood there. He looked at her up and down, but just once. Because only one look was enough for him to get a boner.

"What are you doing here!" She hissed as she tried to close the door. Richard laughed as he stuck his foot out and stopped the door from being closed. "What are you-" She wasn't able to complete her sentence as he slammed his lips on hers. She tried to push him back, kick him where the sun doesn't shine and punch him, but nothing worked, he was a boxer, swimmer and footballer in school, way too stronger. Her screams were muffled, when he pulled her closer and pushed his lips onto hers even more. Her eyes widened as she squirmed around, trying to break free. What on earth was this man doing. She was trying desperately to break free, but it was getting difficult for her to breathe second by second.

But suddenly, she was able to breathe. The force he was applying was no more and his body wasn't pressed against hers anymore. It took a few seconds for Sophia to breathe and blink away he tears. And then she looked around, her knees wobbled as she held onto a side table.

And there he was, holding Richard by his collar like he had to apply no effort. She clenched her fist and brought it up to her chest, her breathing still unstable. But Conner wasn't looking at her, he was looking at him, more of glaring at Richard. No, Not the normal glare, but the 'I'm-Calm-but-I-Can-kill-you-in-100-different-ways'
"C-Conner..'' She whispered. She didn't kniw what to say, she didn't kniw how to thank him.
Conner never let go of Richard's collar, instead he pulled him closer and whispered something in his ear. Looking at her husband, she saw his eyes widen, and his stance change from attacker to one of a defender.

Within seconds, Richard walked out of the house not looking back. Sohpia looked at Conner confused, her hair a mess. But Conner didn't saw aything, instead he walked over to her and stood a feet away from her.

"Mrs. Morin" His voice low and dark "I expect you to be more careful in the future, you're carelessness could've lead to fatal results today. My daughter lives here, I can not let anything happen to her because of your mistakes" He retreated his steps as he looked at her with a different emotions "Plus, I would hate if anything would happen to you, we've still got years to fight."

Yes, Sohpia was offended and shocked. Not because of his words, but because she could swear she saw his lips twitch. She could ve sworn again that she had heen him smile. But it was gone just as fast as it came.

With that Conner walked out of the door, to his car and later carried a sleeping Serenity inside the house in his arms. Sophia was about to step in and take her from his arms, but he stopped and shook his head. "I can carry her" He told her and Sohpia just nodded. She pointed towards the door of her daughter's room as she followed him there. He gently layed her down and tucmed her in with her pink hello kitty quilt. Conner looked around the room, a typical girl's room. Pink. He turned around and walked out of the room, without looking back. But Sophia stood there, leaned down and kissed her forehead. She was still shaken up from the earlier incident, but her daughter wasn't supposed to know that. She walked out of the room and closed it behind her,to her surprise Conner was still there, leaning against the door frame. She walked over to him and stood there, not knowing what to say. Maybe she should thank him. . .

"Mrs Morin save yourself and me from the formalities. I've got work to complete. Kindly take tomorrow off, I'll handle your work. No arguments" With that he turned around, but before walking he said that one thing that she never imagined he would say.

"Take care of yourself, Sophia"