Zoe's POV
Andy looked uncertain if he is going to talk or not, I looked at him "Can I talk to you alone?" He finally spoke.
"Yeah, sure" I smiled back at him. "Can we talk in the pantry?" He asked and gave me a tight lip smile. I nodded and he went to the pantry first and I was following him from behind.
When we reached the pantry it was empty since it was early in the morning and people were starting their work. He walked to the glass window still following him. I looked at the morning scene of the New York, it was beautiful. The skies were blue and the sun was in its shining glory. We were both silent and waiting for the bomb to tick.
"What do you want to talk about?" I smiled and decided to face him. He looked at me wide eyed and he was rubbing the back of his neck. I smiled at him again and feeling nervous at the same time. He took a step towards me and he was just inches from me.
"I still love you Zoe, I still do" his voice was pained. I froze to where I was standing and I looked at him in the eyes; shocked.
All the memories that we had was coming back at me from the first day we met till the day we broke up. I felt angry and sad at him "You left me Andy" my voice was turning into a whisper. He hold both of my hands and he was looking into my eyes.
"I know, but I have my reasons Zoe" he reasoned out. I glared at him "yeah, you left me because you found someone that can give you the pleasure that you needed" I took a step backward. I was still hurt with what he did to me.
His eyes were pleading for forgiveness and I was getting drawn into forgiving him; he still have this effect on me. Where I will forgive him and continue to love him no matter what. "There was no one, it was all a lie" he said in a soft tone.
What the actual fuck? Hearing him makes me want to slap him. "Is this some kind of a sick joke? A pathetic reason to get me back?" I asked tears were threatening to fall but I was forcing myself not to let it fall.
"No Zoe, this is the whole truth. Just listen to me" he squeezed my arms gently. "I didn't cheat on you! It was just an excuse to make your life better. Seeing you work different part-time for the day, earning money for college and for your mom. I don't want to be an added baggage to you. Seeing you tire yourself, I really want you to focus on your life" he said and he was nervous as hell.
"I don't understand you Andy, you made it clear that you don't love me anymore and you found someone else" I asked hatred lingered in my voice. "You were so busy with your jobs that I thought that our love was not in the right time. So I decided to break it off and lie to you. I just don't want to see you work more by me demanding more in our relationship." He said his voice was still convincing me to believe him.
"For the past years, You were on my mind and my heart. You were my last girlfriend Zoe and seeing you now. I want you back in my life" he said full of love and hope.
I was getting more confused by the minute. My hand immediately went to the pendant that Max gave to me. "Do you realize that if you just talk it out with me and not jumping to any conclusion or decision, we can make our relationship work? But no, you decided for the both of US. you decided to leave me and worse is you lied to hurt me. You were never, remember this ever did become a burden to me. I chose to love you and to be with you." I let out all I wanted to say to him for the past years.
"I'm really sorry Zoe for every thing. But I still love you more than anything in the world" he cupped my face and rested his forehead on mine. He was silent and his breathing were shallow. It was kinda comforting.
"I'm sorry Andy but I cannot return the love that you still have for me. If you just told me the truth from the start, we could still be together. But I'm really sorry. I'm with Max and I really do love him" I closed my eyes and finally the tears fell down slowly.
When I opened my eyes, he was looking at me shocked; his eyes bearing hurt, sadness and persuasion. "Does he love you?" He asked and I looked at the carpeted floor and started chewing my bottom lip; my habit when I'm uncertain to things.
"Just think of my love for you and Max's feeling towards you Zoe, I will wait for you" he kissed my lips softly and left the room.
I slumped on the nearest chair and cried my heart out. He shook my world again, leaving me confused again. I realized that I still have a bit feelings left for Andy and he decided to dig it up again.
I picked out my phone and decided to call my bestfriend. After a few rings she picked it up.
Heyyyy sistah! Tia said in a cheery voice.
Hey. I croaked out.
Did you just cry? She was starting to get worried.
I didn't answer and my eyes were starting to get watery.
Oh that motherfucker! I'm going there and castrate him! And that baby of yours will be his one and last! She was fuming mad.
Calm your shish kebab! It is not about Max, well he is involved somehow but. I was fumbling with words and she cut me off.
Can you please get to the point momma! She said impatiently.
Andy wants me back, he said that he still loves me and he broke up with me because I was so busy with my family and he doesn't want to be a burden. I said and a tear escaped, flowing down to my cheeks.
What are you going to do about it? She asked
I don't know. I really don't know. I rubbed my forehead
I though you really like Max? What happened? She asked confused.
I really do like Max, but there is still..I don't know a bit feelings for Andy. Our relationship ended with me crazy in love with him. A sob escaped my lips.
Oh shit! Get your feelings together girl! Figure it out if the one is true or not. Tia said in a serious tone.
I wiped the tears off my face and took a deep breath.
I will, Thanks Tia. Love you. I ended the called and fixed myself before going back to my cubicle.
I was totally confused right now. My heart beats for the both of them.
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Work was still work. I was still busy with some paperworks and errands that my boss asked me to do. Going to different departments and floor to submit documents and coordinating with them on the upcoming product launch.
I was walking down the hall when I felt my phone vibrated. It pick it out of my blazer pocket and looked at the screen it was Max. I was suddenly nervous and my heart sank.
Hey, want to have lunch with me? - Max
Yeah, can we have lunch in your office? I don't want to go out right now. We can have it delivered. :) - Zoe
My phone buzzed immediately.
Are you sure? Someone might notice you spending time with me. -Max
I smirked.
No worries. I have some papers to discuss with you and we can eat. Hitting two birds in one stone baby.. - Zoe
He replied in a matter of seconds.
Smart move baby...Corleone's fine with you? - Max
I replied.
Yeah, laters baby - Zoe
I placed it again in my pocket and head toward my cubicle to collect the papers that needs to be signed. I walked to the elevator and used the executive elevator since Max told me the password. It lifted me up directly to his floor.
I walked to the all familiar reception area. Another memory flooded in my mind, it was the day where he asked me to come to his office. It was my first time and I was in awe, nervous and butterflies were in my stomach. On my first time here, we did some heavy make-out session in his office. We did crave for each others touch that time but me being afraid and shocked I pulled away from him and walked away.
And on my second time here was one of the memorable moments with him, it was the time where I told him that I'm pregnant. He immediately proposed to me and me, again being the scardy cat declined his offer and fought with him on giving up the baby for adoption but we compromised on keeping it and it was the start of this whirlwind of both of our lives
All the memories made me smile and blush. We really are getting far in our relationship; from a one-night stand to a couple. It was a mixed feelings for me but it was all worth it to experience.
"Good morning Zoe" Mrs. Kipps suddenly spoke taking me out of the memory lane. I smiled at her "Good Morning Nelia! Nice to see you again" I greeted.
"Are you here to meet your boyfriend?" She teased and my eyes went wide. "How did you know?" I stutter. "Just figured it out this morning. Mr. Taylor looked like a puppy in love and his smile was wide as an ocean" We both laughed. "Well I'm here to have these papers signed" I lifted the folder showing her and she gestured me to enter the office.
I slowly opened the door and there he was my Max. Yeah I can now call him mine. I stood there watching him. He was so preoccupied with his paperworks, his brows were furrowed and his eyes were intently reading the content of the document. His thumb was grazing his lips; his habit when he was concentrating and thinking deeply. So my stalking skills is way creepy now.
"Knock knock" I said and he looked up at me. His body started to become relaxed and we both smiled. "What are you doing standing there?" He said in a loving tone. I blushed seeing and hearing him.
"Watching my baby work hard" I started to walk towards him. He leaned back of his office chair and turned to the side. We were facing each other but he was still seating, he grabbed both of my hands and pulled me towards him. I straddled on him and his hand circled on my waist.
"We might get caught baby" I whispered. "I already ordered Ms. Kipps that I don't want any disturbance when you are in here" he smirked at me. "Always have it planned out" I laughed.
"I just don't want any disturbance, that's all" he started to peck me on the lips. I can feel the heat swirling down on my body. "I missed you baby" I whispered in his lips and he groaned.
He kissed me but I decided to take over, I started to slip my tongue inside his mouth. I closed my eyes moaning and grinding him at the same time. He shivered from my touch and started to cup my breast, caressing me on top of the fabric. It was making me horny and impatient. I decided to be rough with him. Nipping his lips and swirling my tongue in him. I can feel his body heat and manhood poking me underneath.
I quickly unbuckled his belt and opened his zipper. He unbuttoned my pants and took of my blazer dropping it on the floor. I caressed his poking manhood and he let out a hiss and it send a giggle out of my lips. He lifted my racer back along with my bra not taking it off.
"Baby you are so beautiful. I want you now" he growled but I didn't let him take over. I kissed him roughly and my hands started to roam around his body. I wasn't accepting his plead.
But suddenly he pulled away and I opened my eyes feeling frustrated. "Is there something bugging you?"
What? How did he know? All the heat was washed down out of my body and I started to get nervous.
"What?" I gaped at him and he looked at me, not believing to what I just said. "Nothing. This is perfect" I said waving off his query and I crashed my lips on him and he was kissing me but not letting me in.
He pulled away and I let out a frustrated groan, he shifted and his body was starting to get tensed. "What is your problem Zoe?" He asked he was getting impatient with my answers. I looked at him with panic in my eyes. "I said it was nothing" my voice came out a bit annoyed.
"Tell.me" he gritted his teeth. He looked scary, his face was serious and his eyes were darker than the usual ocean blue color. I tried to open my mouth and he was waiting for me.
My heart was starting to get heavy and pounding really hard as I look into his eyes. "It is just about Andy" I was playing with the button of his shirt. "What about him Zoe?" Hate was laced with his voice. SHIT! No there's no backing out now, I was now digging my own grave.
"He wants me back" I whispered and he inhaled really deep. "What did you say Zoe?" He asked now he was serious. "I'm with you but.." Before I can say anything else, he stood up and he fixed his shirt and pants.
I froze standing in front of him. His face was unreadable and his eyes was filled with anger and mostly hurt. "GET OUT!" He shouted and pointing me out off his office. I cringed on his voice, it was the first time that I was really fucking scared at him.
"But Max let me explain first" I reasoned out, tears were coming out of my eyes. My heart was constricting in pain and my stomach was pushed to a deep hole.
"GET OUT Zoe! I don't want to see you in my office and Go home! That is an order!" He said to me.
A sob escaped my lips and I know that I can not persuade him anymore. So fucking stupid of me. I fixed my shirt and picked up my blazer on the floor. Max walked away from me, I looked up in his direction but he was not facing me. He was looking at the window his hands were in his pocket. I can feel that he was really mad and the atmosphere shifted to 190 degrees.
I slowly walked out of his office and stole a last glance of him but all I can see was his tensed back. I closed the door and walked passed the reception area. Nelia was nowhere to be seen, she must be sent to an early lunch. I felt like an idiot, I shouldn't have said that to him. I know I fucking hurt him.
The sound of the elevator ding caused me to look up at who is coming in the office and it was a delivery boy. He was carrying a big paper bag and I looked at the logo on his polor shirt and it was the logo of Corleone's; the restaurant where Max asked me to be his girlfriend. Remembering it made me cry again.
"Are you ok Ma'am?" A sandy blond teenage guy asked me with worry in his face. I immediately wiped my tears and gave him an OK smile. "I--uh--looking for the office of Mr. Max Taylor. I'm from Corleone's Restaurant here to deliver his order" he said warily.
It must be our lunch. "Can you tell me what he ordered?" I asked curiously. He was hesitant to tell me and I smiled at him. He eased a bit and started to tell me what Max ordered. "He ordered all the house specialties; the ravioli, pesto, risotto and tiramisu" he looked at me and I tried to suppress another wave of tears. It was all the food that he ordered specifically when we dated.
"Jus go through that door, it's his office but knock first" I pointed Max's office to him. He mumbled a thank you and walked directly to his office. I used the executive elevator to get to my floor.
I alighted off the elevator and started to walk to my cubicle then I saw my boss leaning against my cubicle divider, I walked towards him and he smiled. "Been looking for you Zoe" he said giving me a small smile. "I have some papers that needs to be signed by Mr. Taylor" I said courteously.
"Follow me to my office" he said and I suddenly felt nervous. I slowly turned my head to my sides looking around the office and some of my co-workers were looking at me curiously. I followed Mr. Thompson in his office, he motioned me to sit on a chair across his seat.
"What is it Mr. Thompson?" I said in a calm tone. "I just got an order here from Mr. Taylor. He ordered you to take a leave for 3 days" he said while reading the note on his desk. "I-uhh-3 days? I'm perfectly fine and beside I have a lot of work to do" I said, I really did anger Max.
"Yes, it was because about your condition and I can assigned it to someone else" he said while slowly looking at my showing belly. I hugged my blazer slowly covering it but it was no use, he already knows it. Before I can further argue with Mr. Thompson, I nodded and he immediately dismissed me.
I walked back to my cubicle and fixed all the papers putting in a paper organizer and collected my thing to put in my bag. Walking out of my cubicle I can feel their stares at me and hearing some faint whispers. Great what a great day!
I passed by the reception and started to wander outside. It was still early and mostly people are at their jobs, working but here I am having a 3 day leave and doing nothing. I let out a sigh and I picked out my phone. I sent a message to Tia that I was ordered to take a 3 day leave and she messaged back that she was at home and also on a break.
I quickly hailed a cab and rushed back to the apartment. I opened the door and I can already hear the TV was on, I missed Tia and tears were already building up on the side of my eyes but I instantly wiped it off so I will not make Tia worry more. I slowly walked to the living room and she was watching a movie with a bowl of popcorn on her lap. She was in her PJ's and I smiled seeing her again.
I said hey letting her know that I'm already here and she looked back at me. "Why are you crying?" She was wide eyed and confused. I touched my cheeks and it was indeed wet from hot tears. I slumped down beside her and I hugged her, she immediately hugged me back while rubbing my back. "It is the hormones, I'm an emotional wreck right now and I just miss you" I said in between the soft sobs.
"I missed you too" she said and letting me cry for a minute until I was dried up. Her hug was comforting to my aching heart. I felt that I was pricked by needles in the heart and my stomach was constricting and it hurts. I was thinking of Max and I was fool for doing that to him.
She pulled away and she was hell worried. "Now tell me why you are having a crying fest." She asked me and I wiped another tear just remembering what happened.
"Andy said that he still loves me and he had a reason why he left me" I said in a raspy voice "what is his reason?" Tia asked while grabbing a popcorn and eating it. "He said that him cheating on me is a lie, it was just an excuse so I can work hard for my family and he will not be a burden to me also I said that I'm with Max" I was shredding the tissue paper that I was gripping. "Woah! What an unselfish guy! But let me tell you that was a lame excuse for lying and hurting you" She said, getting mad at him
"When I said that I love Max, he asked me if Max loves me too" I sob and I continued my story "and it was the start were I was starting to get confused and down low" I said grabbing a tissue and wiping my tears. "So why are you confused if you love Max?" She asked and she put her hands on her hips. "Andy suddenly kissed me, that's why" I let out.
"What?" Her voiced was higher. "There was a bit of a spark but it was different from every time that Max and I kiss, it was surreal and it sends shiver down my whole body. It was beyond incredible Tia. Even when I'm with him, I'm happy. I always want to see him, talk to him or just be beside him. He knows how to make me feel special and he really swept me off my feet. He is the best soon-to-be daddy ever, driving me to the store store early in the morning for my cravings even though he is tired, making sure my food doesn't have certain meat and every freaking single day he tells me that He likes me even though I'm getting huge and flabby. I love it when he says that he misses me and he really likes me. I'm falling for him hard Tia! " I continued to talk like a crazy woman. She just looked at me and ate a handful of popcorn.
"What? Aren't going to say something?" I looked at Tia strangely. "Nope" she said popping the P. "Seriously?" I raised my eyebrow. "I'm not going to say anything, you already know what you want momma" she was nodding. "What?" Feeling confused and we were silent for a few minutes and it all dawned on me.
I already made my decision from the start. "Holy shit!" I gasp and covering my face with my hands. "I'm a freaking idiot! What have I done to Max" I groaned feeling miserable for what I did. "Uhuh" Tia also agreed. "Now go and tell Mr. Hotshot what you really feel" she nudge me and walked back to my bedroom. I sat on my bed and picked out my phone and speed dialed Max.
It immediately went to voicemail! Tears were dropping, Max is really mad at me! I sobbed and lay down my bed hugging a pillow. "You should call his secretary" Tia peaked in. "Thank you" I mumbled. I dialed Nelia and after a few rings she picked it up.
Maximus Taylor's office, this is Nelia speaking..Nelia said in her business tone.
Uh-hi Nelia, this is Zoe. Do you know where Max is? I can't reach him through his phone. I said in a raspy voice
Hi Zoe. About that sweetie, he went back to Chicago and he is on his flight now, he is staying there for 2-3 days..something wrong? she said in a worried tone.
Nothing but thank you! We said our goodbyes and ended the call.
I laid on my back and looked at the ceiling. Now he is avoiding me at all cost, another tear escaped from my eyes. I've been very emotional ever since I became pregnant, I might get an oscars for the effortless crying. I cry on every thing right now be it a happy or bad one. But today got me on the top list. I was rubbing my belly, trying to get comfort from my baby after a few hours of thinking my eyes were droopy and drifted off to sleep.
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Max's POV
I was now boarding a plane to Chicago, another emergency meeting lead me off to the office that I'm trying to avoid. It will add another stress to my problem.
Before I boarded the plane, Zoe was calling me maybe to apologize or worse saying that she will really leave me for Andy. I cringed at the thought of Zoe leaving me but got me angry when Andy will be that bastard. I gripped on my fountain just remembering that scene.
*Flashback*
I was busy reading some of the proposal projects for the company but a knock on the door snapped me back. I looked up and it was Ms. Kipps.
"Son, you have another emergency meeting in Chicago again. You have to go there again" she said and handing me a folder. My face scrunched up "I'll send the VP there" I looked up at Mrs. Kipps "unfortunately, the VP is on a leave because his wife is just gave birth" she informed me. "Shit" I mumbled and luckily she didn't hear me or will be an hour of motherly lecture about cursing. Yeah, I know I'm already an adult but if someone treats you like their son there is no escape.
She gave me all my schedule and time when I will be leaving. I accepted the meeting and got back to work so I can have more time to spend with Zoe, who will be spending her lunch time with me. I heard my door slowly opened but I didn't looked up because it will only be Mrs. Kipps but when I heard an angelic voice that I'm too familiar, I looked up and heat started to crawl all over my body like wildfire and those stupid constricting knot on my throat and stomach starting to move.
I asked Zoe what is she doing standing and she replied, I love it when she calls me baby, knowing that she is mine. She started to walk towards me and I turned to my side so I can face her. She looks sexy in just a tank top and jeans, it highlighted her gorgeous bump. I pulled her toward me so she can straddle. She looked worried that some body might caught us but I already order Mrs. Kipps that Zoe will have a lunch with me so she asked for an early lunch so no one will disturb us.
What shocked and confused me was she kissed me hungrily first. I sensed that something is really wrong, Zoe is not particularly like this. I always the first one to attack her but today she was, kissing her I felt the hunger and hurry with every kiss. It turned me on maybe she really misses me. I tried to dominate and take the lead but it became forceful, before I knew it she was caressing my manhood and when I was ready to be inside her, she ignored me by kissing me hard again. I know something is up and I have to know the reason.
I asked her but she kept avoiding and saying nothing, when I was getting mad at her, she finally told me the truth. I shouldn't have asked the truth, she hurt me. It was all about that fucking Andy and he wants Zoe back. I got angry and I want to storm in his office and beat him for good for trying to to steal someone that is not his.
What really drove me to the edge is Zoe's BUT reason! The moment I heard that "but"I decided to stop her from hurting me more and be miserable knowing that he chose the bastard. I stood up and fixed myself. The next thing that I did was I shouted at her, I really had to, to save myself and to release all the anger that was accumulated in my beaten heart. I ordered her to go home but she just flinched and froze to the ground, it really hurts me to see her right now. She grabbed her blazer and walked out off my office and I slightly flinched at her stare before leaving.
I plopped down on my chair and raked my hair. I must be receiving my karma now. For all the women that I hurt and now this one woman; my Zoe hurt me like how I hurt all the women I dated. My body shut-off, I was angry and sad at the same time. The girl that I thought was different was just the same as everybody else.
A knock on the door, ended my sulking moment I looked up and it was a delivery boy from Corleone, I gave him the money and letting him keep the change. He smiled widely at me and thanked me. I looked at the bag and it was all Zoe's favorites. I frowned thinking of Zoe again and I walked to the reception table and leaving the food on Mrs. Kipps table and also leaving a note to take it home. I walked back to my office and started working to take my mind off her.
My door opened and it was Mrs. Kipps. "You ok son?" She asked in a comforting tone. I shook my head no and asked her to get the plane ready. When she gave me an ok signal, I grabbed my overnight bag and immediately went to airport.
*end of flashback*
Knowing that I cannot finish any work I decided to take a quick nap and I woke up a bit refreshed and in time when the pilot said to buckle up.
I walked down the metal stairs and I saw a familiar hour glass body; Michelle Hart. She was already giving me a seductive look and a half wicked smile. I walked towards her and she extended her hands to me, I shook her hand and let her go. She walked closer to me and she put snaked her hand on my nape and her lips grazing my ears.
"Great to have you back Mr. Taylor" she whispered and kiss the side of my jaw and I let out a low grunt.
*NOTE*
I'm excited for next week's chapter.
There will be more Max and Michelle action! Woot! Woot!