Color Blind

Chapter 2 (Picture of Melina)

This building is insane! Melina thought to herself as she stepped out of the cab and stood in front of Langlesel Incorperated. She smiled, she must have been the youngest Wharton student in all of University of Pennsylvania history to land a year long internship with Philedelphia's top finance company.

She turned back for one last look at the cab window mirror, her outfit was business appropriate at least she thought. A baby blue cuffed Oxford shirt tucked into a knee length black pencil skirt, with finished grey heels. Her hair was in a tight ballerina bun and she accessorised only with pearl earrings.

Ehhh, I'm here to work, not look cute right? Melina reassured that her mediocre appearance would be overshadowed by her valient work ethic and intelligence.

"Ms.Melina Drake, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Langlesel Incoperated, as you know my name is Jimmy Botelli, otherwise known as 'the Boss' but you can feel free to call me whatever you please " The Boss greeted Melina with outstretched arms as she walked up to him. Melina couldn't help but giggle, from the way the boss said her name to the way he introduced himself, she could tell he was Italian, and the title of "boss" fit right into his mafia- like persona.

"Goodmorning Mr. Botelli" Melina greeted her new Boss. Before she could get two more words in The boss held Melinas slender arm and led her into her new workplace.

As she entered Langlesel, she could barely focus on the project that she was now assigned to. The marble floors and golden chandeliers dangling above her head, told of the success she would now be surrounded by.

"Ms. Drake..?" the boss pulled Melina out of her awe.

She responded with a sheepish smile, knowing that she had been caught day dreaming. "Beautiful, no? Now stay with me Ms. Drake this is a critical project for the company... And if you nail this.." his voice trailed off as if words could not describe the wonders that the business deal would bring.

Melina regained her composure from this remark, and nodded furiously "i'm ready sir" she confirmed.

The Boss smiled once more at her, then divulged the details as they entered into the large elevator to his office.

"You will be working with two other associates of Langlesel. Aiden Dawson and Jason Zingler. They are both quick-minded and diligent but they lack in the negotiating department...and that's where you come in"

Melina nodded as she made a mental note of her role in the project.

"You three will be vying for a contract with one of Spain's largest companies--- La Gente Roja or LGR. These guys are hardasses but i'm sure you three can snatch them up...I mean you're beautiful." The boss finished off with a sly wink.

Melina felt her face grow hot and she was thankful when they finally reached his office.

"Alright Melina, give me three minutes and I will be back with your new business partners" the boss spoke as he turned to leave his office

Melina nodded in agreement and turned to face the overwhelming view, before she could get lost in awe once more she heard the boss say

"Oh and doll? Watch out for Dawson, he is the playboy of the company" 

Melina assured the boss that she was not here for any kind of boy. And the boss smiled in approval, although the statement was meant to be a joke, the words were laced with a sort of seriousness that set alarms of in  

Melina's mind.

Although it felt like at least 20 minutes had elapsed, the boss did as he had promised and returned with her two colleagues.

She had to keep her heart from punding through her Oxford shirt when she saw the two men that she would soon be working with.

The first one that walked in was absolutely stunning. His golden kissed skin contrasted wildly with his emerald eyes. He had deep blonde hair, that looked as if it were blessed by ocean waves. His body stature reminded her of an Olympian track runner, with each stride and movement of the arms, she saw another muscle or tendon flex.....

"Dawson! Zingler! This is Ms. Melina Drake. She is the newest, and brightest intern of the company and your new business partner" the voice of the boss shocked her out of her gaze

He is really good at that shocking-out-of-thought thing, she comically thought to herself before extending her hand to the first man

"Hi Mr. Dawson...Mr. Zingler I am ... ready to get this deal closed" she greeted unsure if whether she was speaking to Aiden or Jason.

"Please, i'm Jason and that's Aiden. We're more than ready to do what it takes and we know you will do the same" Jason took her hand and shook it firmly. Melina immediately took to him. They confidence that he had in her nearly caused her to let out a girlish scream, but she refrained.

Jason reciprocated her smile and stepped over to uncover her other business partner.

Aiden Dawson. Lord have mercy.

The minute he took a few steps towards her, she was positive that her knees were going to give out. He had a....presence about him, to say the least. Melina felt his power...strength...and heat radiate of off his body and seep into hers.

His ice blue eyes were breathtaking, they were probably one shade darker than the glass that surrounded the office and acted as windows. His jet black hair sent chills down Melina's back and like his friend, his tan skin was kissed by bars of gold.

He was stunning. To say the least.

"Im Aiden and I know you are both willing and able to get this done..." he told her with a dimpled half smile.

His voice was like silk, deep and soothing...mysterious...

Okay, now it's your turn Melina..speak!!!!!! She raged on internally while externally all she was able to manage was an open mouth.

His eyes. Why couldn't she pull away from his eyes..?

She gazed at Aidens half smile once more then turned to the floor and cleared her throat, "Eh uhm...absolutely Mr. Dawson and Mr. Zingler, we will make a very productive team" with that Melina backed away from Aiden and turned to face the boss.

This is going to be harder than I thought, Melina whispered to herself regarding the promise she made to her boss. With one more glance over her shoulder, she saw Aiden gazing at her. She grew hot and returned to her stance facing her boss.

The boss was talking, but the only thing that she was listening to were the silent pleads her body was making for Aiden Dawson.