Sitting in my home office that evening, I look through some spreads for a magazine I was working on. 

After Kiran left this morning I tried to go back to sleep but couldn't. The little f'er had me so mad that I tossed and turned until I got up and went to the gym. My frustration not only because of Kiran's behavior was high, but also because Antonio had me a bit hot and bothered. Hey, I am a woman with needs and Antonio is one sexy man.

I seriously couldn't believe how Kiran was acting. Who was he to go on a rampage just because he thought I had sex with Antonio. I mean, I would have if he had seduced me...ok, maybe I wouldn't. I really wasn't the type to sleep with a man I just met. Kiran was right, I have morals, but still.

Deep in thought, I hear my cell ring next to me. Not bothering to check the caller ID, I swipe the screen and answer. It was probably Kiran... again. He has been texting and calling to say sorry all day.

"Kiran, can you please stop calling me. I'm busy and you apologizing for going ape sh*t this morning isn't going to work..." I tell him quickly so I can end the call. I had too much to do to hear his excuses.

"Layla..." the voice on the other side had my full attention...and it didn't sound like Kiran's.

"Yes?" 

"Hola bonita. Es Antonio. (Hello beautiful. It's Antonio.)" 

Widening my eyes at the realization that it was indeed Antonio on the other line. "An-Antonio. Hola, umm how are you?" mentally shrieking at myself for ranting.

He didn't say anything until he chuckled. "I am well, and yourself? Did I interrupt you in any way?"

Smacking my forehead I cleared my throat. "No, no. You didn't. I, umm I was, I mean I'm just looking over some photo spreads for a magazine."

"Ah, veo (I see). Would you like me to call you later?"

"No, you don't need too. I've been working on it all day. So, you made it safely. That's great. How was your flight?"

"It was long and non interesting unlike the one I made yesterday to meet you. If I knew I would be meeting such a beautiful and interesting woman at our meeting, then ask her out for dinner, then I would have rescheduled my trip for next week."

Smiling like an idiot I tried to play it cool. "Well, you do have a private plane at your beck and call."

"Es verdad. (It's true.) I may have to head back to California soon."

Mentally screaming I just stayed quiet for a few seconds. "If you feel you need too." I say nonchalantly.

Hearing him chuckle he then says. "Hay Layla, definitivamente tengo. (Oh Layla, I definitely need too.)"

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Antonio and I chatted for a good hour until he had to end the call. He was in Seattle for the next few days then had to continue traveling to interview possible candidates. He was dreading doing all of them and couldn't wait to take a break.

Kiran continued calling me on the other line which was annoying and Antonio had noticed my annoyance.

"Vos suena enojada. Que es lo que te tiene asi? (You sound upset. What is it that has you like this?)" he had asked.

Contemplating in not telling him, I decided to be honest. "Well, Kiran came over this morning then threw a big tantrum. I got mad because he said something that hurt my feelings... then I kicked him out. Now he has been calling and texting me all day to apologize for his childish behavior."

Antonio had stayed quiet then hummed. "Is it safe to know what he said?"

"Well..." drawing the word. I wasn't sure if I should tell him.

"Layla, I have a feeling it has something to do with me and our date, no?"

"Well, okay. It did." admitting it.

"Are you going to tell me, or would you like me to guess?" he asked.

"It's...  it's a little embarrassing Antonio."

"So I will guess then. Let's see, from what he inhibited the other night when we met, he was jealous that I asked you out?"

Taken back from what he said I just laughed. "Kiran? Jealous? Please, Kiran wouldn't be jealous. First, we are best friends and second he's engaged. He's always been the overprotective brother type." I say trying to be convincing. To think I always wanted Kiran to be jealous of another man being with me since I loved him more than words could express. But the truth of it all, he never felt those feelings for me.

"Hmm, if you say so. So what exactly was he mad about?"

Sighing deeply I decided to tell him. "He thought that... that you and I had sex last night so he flipped out."

There was silence on the other line. Just great, why did I just tell him this? Now he probably won't give me the time of day. 

"Layla." finally speaking after a long silence. "You are a grown woman and if you choose to have sexual relations with a man, it is no one's business. You seem like you have morals, something I really appreciate in a woman. Now, if and when we do, trust and believe it will definitely not be his concern. Especially with the things I will do to you." 

... and that's when I fell off my chair.

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"Hey Layla? You have a call on line one." Michelle screams from outside my office. The weekend had passed by quickly and in a way I was glad to be back in the office. No Kiran to come over to throw his tantrums and no quietness.

"Okay, thanks." walking to my desk to get the phone since I was on the other side of my office looking at some pictures.

"Layla Mendez speaking." I say once I pick it up but there was no respond. "Hello?" saying it a few times but it was silent. Hanging up I shrug it off. "That's strange."

About to head over to Michelle's desk to ask her who had called me, I halt my steps. "What are you doing here?"

A/N: 10/24/2016

Hello guys, how are you all? I have been busy and mourning the death of a friend of mine who passed away almost two weeks ago. I have been trying to update this chapter since Friday but I didn't get the chance too. It's a bit of a filler until I can update again. So, I hope you like it anyways.

Should Layla have told Antonio about Kiran's tantrum? Will Antonio brush it off?

My story "I'm Only His...(Book 1)" hit over 1 Million views a few weeks ago and I am really excited about that since I am planning on Publishing it next year. 

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