𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐰𝐨

Dedicated to: geenai and NatashaMartei

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Trevor's POV.

"You are dismissed."

I said and they all stood up, bowed lightly and walked out of the room. I sighed and turned to Nikki who stood beside me.

"What's next on my schedule?" I asked her.

"Nothing sir. You are free." She replied.

I smiled happily and stood up from my seat. She proceeded to take the files I used earlier and I pocketed my hands.

I wonder if complementing her new hairstyle would be too much. Even though it is beautiful.

"Do you want to get lunch?" I asked her.

She turned to me and brought out her phone.

"Yes Sir. What would you like to order?" She asked me.

I sighed.

"No Nikki. I meant, would you like to have lunch with me?" I asked her.

Realization hit her and she tensed a bit before giving a smile I hated to see her with. What do you call it again?

A fake smile?

"Oh thank you very much for your offer sir but I'll have to cancel. I have things to do and--"

"-It's an order then." I cut her off.

She looked at me skeptically and I raised my eyebrows before walking to her.

"Would you disobey your boss?" I asked her.

She sighed and looked down not giving me an answer.

I rolled my eyes and stepped away from her. I turned to walk towards the door but I couldn't take it so I turned back to her.

"What am I going to do with you? It's just lunch!" I snapped.

"And as your employee, I don't have a choice but to obey your commands." She said calmly.

I moved closer to her and held her shoulders.

"And what about Nikki? What does Nikki want?" I asked her softly.

It took a minute before she looked up at me. I was ready to take her enticing lips just right there and then but her next words halted me.

"I don't want too." She said.

My hands fell and my anger resurfaced again.

"Well thankfully, you're my employee." I said and dragged her out.

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  I dragged her to the booth and made her sit then I sat down opposite to her.

"Now order." I said and grabbed the Menu. I looked up at her and found her staring at the menu on the table.

She looked uncomfortable, mad and annoyed. I'm sure it would only take a few loose screws to make her yell at me.

But I won't loose those screws. I would rather tame and control them.

"Nikki." I called.

She looked up at me and I sighed.

"Don't you want to eat? Are you going to watch me eat?" I asked her.

"I'm not hungry." She replied.

This girl.

"You're not hungry or you just don't want to eat with me?" I asked her.

She sighed and went silent.

"We're not in the company, you can be free." I told her.

"Well I'm not free." She said.

"Am I?" She added.

I cursed under my breath and looked at her squarely in the eye.

"What is so bad with having lunch with me? I don't bite. I could buy you the most expensive lunch here." I said.

"Why?" She asked me.

"What?"

"Why?" She asked again.

"Why do you want to have lunch with me? Why would you buy me the most expensive meal? Why are you......" Her voice trailed off.

"Because I want to." I said.

"Why?" She asked.

"Because--"

"--hello. Welcome to--"

The glare I gave the waiter made him stop talking.

"Nevermind. Please go on." He said and walked away.

I rolled my eyes and turned to a perplexed Nikki.

"It's not too wrong for me to treat my personal assistant Is it?" I asked her.

"We are at least friends aren't we?" I added.

"Sir--"

"--and you draw the line so well Nikki. I understand." I said.

"I have no other intentions." I lied.

She looked at me and sighed before nodding.

"Okay sir." She said and picked up the menu.

Then she looked up at me and smiled cheekily.

"So, the most expensive hnn?" She teased.

How can her mood change so quickly? She's like a chameleon.

A hot one

"Anything." I said and turned to my menu.

However, it is annoying due to the fact that she, in a way, rejected me. I have not made any advances towards her and she is already drawing a thick line.

So what,  if I ask her out she'll resign?

I shook the thoughts away and called on a waiter.

"Ooh, I love this one." I heard Nikki mutter.

I smiled at that. Suddenly, my phone started vibrating. I took it out from my pocket and rolled my eyes when I saw the caller ID.

I picked it anyway.

"What? I'm busy."

"And I also had plans before you ruined it so don't push me." He said.

Whoa, he sounds angry.

"What do you want?" I asked.

"I should be asking you that. I just caught a guy trailing and stalking me Trev." He replied.

"And what does that have to do with me?" I asked.

My eyes widened and I laughed.

"Bro, do you really think I'm that petty?" I asked him.

"You're worse than petty." He said.

"If I find out that you have a hand in this Trevor....."

"What? You're kill me?" I teased.

"You'd wish I kill you." He said and hung up.

"What the hell?" I said out of anger.

"Should I excuse you sir--"

I gave the waiter a bad glare and he smiled.

"I'll be right back sir." He said and left.

I looked up at Nikki.

"What's wrong sir?" She asked.

I nodded and was ready to answer when my phone beeped. I checked it and saw that it was a message notification from Toby.

What the..........

Police??

"Sir, Is everything okay?" I heard.

I scoffed and stood up.

"I wish." I said and turned to her.

"Anyways,  it seems like your wish came true. I have somewhere to go so I'll meet you at the company." I added. I took out my wallet and handed her one of my credit cards.

"See you." I said and turned to leave.

"But Sir,  I have to know what is wrong." She said.

I turned and bent down, our lips inches apart.

"Why?" I teased.

"Because I have to." She replied.

"Why do you have to know? It's a personal issue." I said.

"And I am your personal assistant." She replied.

I moved away from her and chuckled a bit.

"You drew a line Nikki. This is me also drawing a line." I said.

"So enjoy your lunch and do however you please." I added, grabbed my coat and left.

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I shoved my hands inside my pockets and walked briskly towards the Police station.

Ah, damn Toby. I don't think I've ever walked into one my entire life. But now I am. And for what? I don't even know.

I sighted Toby and a strange man sitting opposite a Cop and were discussing few things. The moment Toby eye's and met, I noticed few things.

He is overwhelmingly pissed.

If it were in a Cartoon, his whole face would be red and air would be coming out of his ears. But scratch that, I'm definitely the wrong person.

"There he is." Toby said and the cop turned to look at me.

"Good afternoon sir. Please have a seat." The cop said.

I looked down at his name tag. Officer Ross.

"Thank you." I said and sat down beside Toby.

The officer looked at me and intertwined his hands.

"Your name is Trevor Henderson, right sir?" The Officer Ross asked.

"That's right." I said.

Then he looked at Toby and I, the man then at Toby.

"You are brothers?" He asked Toby.

"Biologically." Toby replied.

That's it. My temper is off!

"And so what? I've been in your business for a while,  I admit. But you can't just pinpoint every misfortune that comes your way to me." I snapped at Toby.

Then he turned to look at me with an undermining gaze.

"And you think I will just wake up and decide to accuse you of something without any evidence? Trevor, I am not crazy. Like you." He said and turned to the officer.

"What the...! Do you have any evidence?" I asked and turned to the Officer.

"What is he talking about?" I asked the Officer.

"This man has been found stalking Mr Henderson here and when he was caught. He was confronted and asked to mention the name of who hired him---"

"--and the bastard mentioned my name??" I cut the Officer off and turned to the man in question.

He looks like a good for nothing.....yeah, stalker. Look at those spills on his shirt, what is he? A toddler?

"Not exactly. He did not see the face of the man. But on his signature for the check he received as payment for his services, it was written boldly, Mr H." The Officer replied.

"You've got to be kidding me." I said and turned to Toby.

"I'm not the only Mr H in this damned world." I said.

"Well you're the only Mr H that has been in and out of my world." He replied and turned to me.

"You're still just a suspect. It has not been investigated properly. Just like you said, you're not the only Mr H in this world." He added and turned to the Officer.

I scoffed and turned to the Stalker man.

"You said you didn't see the man but you must have heard his voice right? Now tell me, is our voice identical?" I asked.

No response.

"Answer me dammit!" I snapped.

"Hey, hey, hey." The officer said.

"I'm the one who does the questioning here." He added.

"Well my question is quite logical if you ask me. You should ask him that so that we can all establish the truth,  leave this place and continue living our lives." I said.

"I have a company to run." I added.

"And I had places to go too, people to meet." Toby said. Then he turned to me.

"Before all these happened." He added.

"And I am trying to tell you that I know nothing at all. How crazy of you to even suspect me of--"

"--why won't I? If you haven't been a complete asshole to me and the people I care about, do you think I'll suspect you?" He cut me off.

"You're supposed to be my brother. On a normal day, It's supposed to be me calling you that I am being stalked and not calling you for being the reason." He said.

"So just shut up and let's solve this. Victim or not, the truth will be found. So don't act as if you're the only one with a life here." He added and turned to the Officer.

I sighed and face palmed before turning to face the Officer who looked like he was watching a TV series.

"Well please continue." I said.

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We ended up leaving the station late in the evening. The Stalker was detained and after tracing the phone number used to call the Stalker, place they met and every other investigations they had to do, my name was cleared and I was free to go.

Thank goodness.

I smiled to myself and walked towards my car when I saw Toby in a pissed mood. I scoffed and walked towards him.

"Don't you think I deserve an apology?" I asked him.

He looked up at me and sighed.

"I apologize. I am sorry for wasting your time." He said.

"But I am not sorry for suspecting you." He added.

I rolled my eyes. Of course.

"Toby--"

"--so if you don't want to be suspected and summoned to the police station again, please. Leave me alone." He cut me off and opened his car door.

"I will. But why are you still pissed hnn? Mad that I wasn't detained?" I asked.

"My world doesn't revolve around you Trevor. I wouldn't have cared if it was you or anyone else who got jailed. The fact is that I haven't found who paid that man to tail me, so if that isn't enough reason for me to be pissed, I don't know what is." He replied.

Oh.

"Goodnight." He said and got into his car before driving off.

I sighed and stood there for a while before walking to my car. I got in and dialed a number.

"Mr Henderson?"

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I laid on my couch and groaned out of exhaustion. I didn't even get to eat. I looked up at the stairs and wished someone could just carry me up the stairs to my room.

I would have a refreshing shower and then land into my comfy---

Doorbell.

"Urgh!" I groaned.

I can't stand up. I won't. I would stay here. No matter what. I don't care if the person has to ring---

Doorbell.

I covered my eyes and tried to sit up, but this body could not respond. Urgh, what a day----

I heard the door open and footsteps.

What the......!

My eyes opened and I instantly got off the couch.

Who knows my password? Why would anyone just open my door without calling or..........am I going to be robbed?

I looked around looking for anything tangible as a defense mechanism. I sighted a vase and grabbed it.

"Mr Henderson---"

I yelled and fell on the ground.

Wait, that voice is familiar.

"Mr Henderson?"

I looked up to see Nikki, her face full of worry and I sighed out of relief.

"Oh, it's you." I said.

"Are you okay? Sir?" She asked.

I sat and then stood up although my leg feels wobbly.

"Yes. Yes I am." I replied.

"Why are you here?" I asked her.

"Well I have to to prepare your dinner." She replied.

Oh.

"And I wanted to know if you were alright. You said you were going to return but you just sent instructions and didn't come back. Is everything okay?" She asked.

I smiled at the fact that she was worried about me.

"So, you're worried about me hnn?" I teased walking towards her.

"Of course I'll be. If anything happens to you,  how sure am I that the next boss will not fire me and render me jobless?" She asked.

What the......!

"You are so........." I groaned and walked towards the stairs.

"Anyways I'm glad you're alright. Dinner would be served soon." She said.

"Whatever." I said and walked towards my room.

I sighed and took off my jacket and shirt and sat on the bed.

Uhm, this feels so nice, I thought and laid on my bed.

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Camilla's POV.

    I got out of the car and waved Nick bye before walking towards the house. Who knew my angry self could make Nick lose to me in a debate. I am for one, proud of myself. Then.....

"Mad at that jerk for standing me up." I mumbled to myself and angrily punched the tree Fabian and Freddie planted.

It felt satisfying so I kept punching and punching and punching until...

"Geez. Camilla?"

I turned to see Toby beside his car. My eyes lit up as he jogged towards me and held my hand, staring at it.

"I knew it. You hurt yourself." He said and brought out a white rag.

I smiled at the gesture but then, realization hit me.

"Hold up." I muttered. I looked up at him and pushed him away.

"Leave me alone." I said and turned to leave but I was dragged back.

"Hold on." He said and sighed before looking at me.

He looks tired though. But still...

"Why did you stand me up? I waited for you and you didn't even show up. You didn't call, or even text. I just stood there, waiting like a fool." I snapped.

"I know. And I am very sorry. I really did not mean too." He apologized.

"Well you did." I said.

"I know. I really am sorry. I had things to take care of--"

"--things like what?" I cut him off.

He opened his mouth and then closed it.

"It's really complicated. I will tell you when it gets sorted out." He promised.

"Why not tell me now?" I asked him.

"Like I said,  it's complicated. And I'm not even sure of what is to come. Neither do I know if being here, meeting you like this is safe, but I just......" He paused.

"I just know that I wanted to see you." He completed.

Oh.....kay. You can't lie that didn't melt you hnnn? My sub consciousness mocked.

I scoffed trying to hide my smile.

"To do what? It's late already." I said.

"Yeah. I wanted to apologize and--"

"-And?" I asked.

He chuckled. Probably because of my impatience.

"I want to make it up to you." He replied.

"Right now?" I asked.

"Uhm, well no. It's late." He replied.

"It's fine. I don't have a curfew." I said.

He shook his head and looked down, I looked down too and saw our intertwined hands.

"I know. But why not tomorrow?" He asked and then subtly, maybe to him, let go of my hand.

That pissed me off.

"Why? Are you sure you want to hang out with me?" I asked him.

"Of course I do. We'll do whatever you want. Yeah, you wanted a date right? We'll go on a---"

"--are you kidding me?" I snapped.

"I don't know if you don't realize that was an insult to me. So you think I'm that desperate to just follow you around on a date because you said so?" I asked.

"A date is supposed to be mutual. And you clearly don't want too. Due to the fact that my hand isn't wrapped in yours." I added.

He sighed and stood for a while, speechless.

"I didn't mean to insult you. I just want to make it up to you." He said.

"Well do you really want too?" I asked.

"Yes." He said out of frustration.

"Literally, yes. That's why I'm here. I wouldn't make the offer if I didn't want too." He added and stared at my hand before looking up at me.

"But I won't hold your hand." He said.

What the.......

"At least, not yet." He said.

That made me look up at his rich brown eyes. He bit his lip and raised his hand before patting my shoulder.

"So tell me, will you be free tomorrow?" He asked me.

"Yes." I replied.

Okay, so maybe I am desperate.

"Great. I'll text you tomorrow. And I won't stand you up this time." He said.

"You better." I said and wanted to move closer to him, but he at the same time moved back.

We're so not in sync. Is it because of the age difference?

"I would be on my way now. And stop punching this tree." He said.

"You're right. I should punch you instead." I teased and playfully hit his shoulder.

"Ow." He shrugged and I rolled my eyes.

"You should at least pretend to be hurt." I said.

"I did say ow." He said.

"You didn't mean it. It sounded like a sarcasm." I shrugged.

"Well I am sorry." He said.

"That too sounded sarcastic." I said.

"I meant it." He said.

"No you didn't." I said.

"Yes I did." He said.

"No, you didn't." I accused.

"Fine. I didn't." He shrugged.

"That also sounded sarcastic--"

"--Camilla." He groaned.

I laughed.

"Fine. I'm just kidding. You look tired." I said and mustered up courage to cup his cheek.

He stared at me for a while and then held my hand.

"I'm fine. Just had a busy day." He replied and again, subtly, maybe to him, removed my hand from his cheek.

"Goodnight Toby." I said.

"Are you mad?" He asked.

"No." I lied.

"You need to rest. This Is me being nice." I said.

He nodded and smiled before ruffling my hair.

"Thanks." He said and walked away.

"I'll text you. Goodnight." He waved.

"Yeah." I waved back.

He smiled and got into his car, turned on the engine and drove off.

I sighed and walked into the house dejectedly.

"Finally, you're home." Freddie said as he walked down the stairs.

"Yeah." I said.

"There is going to be snow tomorrow, so everyone should please stay warm." He said.

"And Claudia. Cleo wants to go shopping, accompany her."

"Wait. Why me?" She asked.

I turned to her.

"Why not? You should use that opportunity to get out of the house." I said and walked up the stairs.

"I'm not complaining." She said.

"Stop being a brat and just accompany her. You can call your friends too if you want." I said.

"How am I being a brat?" She asked.

"You--"

"--okay, that Is enough." Freddie said.

"Infact, both of you are taking Cleo shopping." He added.

"Works for me." Claudia said.

"Well not for me. I have plans." I told Freddie.

"Nothing is more important than family. You should use that opportunity to hang out with your siblings." He said.

"I hang out with them everyday. We are living in the same house." I said.

"Now who's being a brat." I heard Claudia mumble.

"What did you just say?" I asked her.

"Nothing." She replied.

"It better be nothing." I said and turned to Freddie.

"It's final." He said and walked into the kitchen.

Urgh!

I groaned and stormed off.

What a day!

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