Tempted [Sequel to HNT]

Memories

Tempted

[Max’s POV]

I brushed my bangs out of my face as I continued to write up my client report. A strand of hair fell back into my face again I really needed to get a haircut

And get rid of this stubble

And maybe socialise more?

Yeah I need to socialise more.

I also need to catch up on sleep these dark rings have been permanently etched on my face for a year now.

I should also drink less coffee

And clear out my old apartment.

And maybe just move on with my goddamn life.

I sighed placing the pen down on my desk and groaned softly.

I think about the last time I was happy.

...

Hmm, that didn’t come as quickly as I thought it would.

“Hey grumps!” I sighed already pissed off. There was only one person who called me that. He was leaning over my desk now. I look up slowly; as usual he had that teasing grin on his face, his light blue eyes shining with excitement and sandy blonde hair dishelleved. He was an annoying prick but he was definitely good to look at.

“What do you want Luke?” I mumbled readying myself for one of his stupid jokes

“Why don’t you ever smile?”

“Because I don’t want to?”

“You’ve been here for a year and you’ve only made one friend” I burrowed my eyes in confusion

“Who’s that?”

He gasped “Uh! Me?”

I shrugged “Right.”

He let out a soft chuckle “Anyway grumpy face, the man wants to see you” I raise my brows in mild surprise

“Me?”

“Yup, looks like someone is getting the big bucks”

I scoffed “Probably not” I scoot out of my seat and head for Mr. Foreman’s office.

I had to take the elevator to the very top floor of the skyscraper. When I finally got to his office door I knocked