Chapter 11: Chapter ten

Jericho POV

I was in my apartment when I received the call.

Her name was Alexis Winters.

I knew the family name.

Wealth always finds wealth.

She said she knew one of my employees.

“Great.”

“Who?

I don’t like this shit.

I’ve built my company on the basis that I’m the best at what I do.

Nobody can do it better.

But if some snot nosed.

Rotten faced, intern thinks they can ruin my name and tarnish my brand…

Heads are going to roll.

“Oh no, Mr Dean, its nothing like that honestly.”

“Her names Cassandra.”

“Cassandra Knox.”

She interrupts hastily.

I knew her.

I knew her very well.

She was the reason for my dreams as of late.

She didn’t even know it.

“What can I help you with, Miss Winters.”

“She mentioned that you and she might have had a misunderstanding.”

“She has a lot on her plate now with school.”

“I just wanted to see if I could make her load a little lighter, that’s all.”

This conversation had just gotten interesting.

Here her friend was offering me up an opportunity.

Maybe I could get closer to her this way.

It was definitely worth a shot.

“Miss Winters.”

“I’m going to a work meeting tonight at a new club that’s just opened.”

“It’s called the Merry Go Round, do you know it?”

I pause waiting for her to answer.

I knew she’d heard of it.

It’s her type of scene.

“Yes, I know it.”

“But what does that have to do with me?”

She bites back.

I detest her answer, but I remain calm.

“I was wondering if you and Miss Knox would like to be put on the VIP list, as my guests?”

“Nothing fancy, just to change the dynamic a little.”

She doesn’t say anything.

I wait some more.

Getting frustrated as the time ticks on.

“I guess that would be ok.”

She finally replies.

“But Cassie doesn’t do clubbing.”

“She doesn’t do the partying thing.”

“I’m sure you can convince her.”

“I’ll pick you both up around 9.”

I disconnect the call.

I was now looking forward to this business meeting.

I’m in the middle of getting ready.

I look over to the clock and realise that it’s already 8pm.

I hurry to grab my keys.

My cell starts to ring.

I look at the caller ID.

It’s my mother…

“Mother?”

“Jericho, love I’m just ringing to remind you about brunch on Sunday.” She replies.

“Yes mom.”

“You’ve already reminded me.”

I say exasperated.

“Yes well, I know your work schedule is quite busy.

I just thought I would remind you.

Plus, I needed a head count for the caterers.”

She’s speaking like she wants to ask me something.

“Ok.”

“Can I call you back later?”

“I’m actually on my way to a meeting?”

I’m trying to get her off the phone.

Without any joy.

“Yes, sorry honey.”

“Just a quick question.”

“Will you be bringing anyone?”

She quickly slipped the question in.

I couldn’t hang up.

“What do you mean?”

I just want to get to Cassie’s place.

I want to see her.

“Well, when the brunch was planned last year, you were dating someone.”

“And…”

“Well, sweetie you’re not dating anybody.”

“So, I thought you wouldn’t be bringing anybody.”

She was right.

Last year I was dating somebody.

It didn’t work out though.

Gold-digger.

“I will be bringing someone new with me.”

“Really, anyone I know?”

“No mother.”

“Not anybody you know.”

“Look I have to go.”

“Call you later.”

“Love you, bye.”

I end the call.

That was so exhausting.

Why would she bring all that stuff up.

Me bringing a date.

Does she know something?

Has someone said anything?

There’s nothing to say anyway.

Nobody could possibly know my feelings for Cassie.

I don’t even know them myself.

But tonight….

That changes.

I’m driving over to pick the ladies up for my meeting tonight.

I can’t wait to see her.

Cassie.

I wonder what she’s going to be wearing.

Something sexy.

Nah, she doesn’t seem the type.

Regardless of what she wears.

She’ll look stunning.

I arrive just before 9.

I exit the car and head to the door.

It opens just as I’m about to knock.

I expect to see Cassandra.

Instead, it’s Alexis.

“Mr Dean, come on in.”

She asks rather politely.

She’s dressed to the nines.

Ready for a night out on the town.

“Would you like something to drink?”

She’s pulling out all the stops tonight.

“No thank you, I’m driving.” I reply rather coldly.

“Oh right, yeah I forgot.” She stumbles on her own words.

I’m looking everywhere, but in her direction.

I’m searching for her.

I know she’s here.

I feel her.

Alexis watches me scouring the place with my eyes.

“She’s over there, sleeping.”

She interrupts my thoughts.

“Sleeping?” I ask in total shock.

“Why is she sleeping?

Does she not know about this evening?”

Alexis looks at me with a smug look on her face.

“She does, but I guess I left a few details out.”

“What details?”

I’m agitated.

“Details like… YOU!” she replies matter of factly.

“Me?”

“So, you neglected to tell Cassie you and she were accompanying me to this club?”

She looks at me with a grin on her face.

I’m not impressed.

I’ve been lead here under false pretence.

“I’m sure once she sees you, she’ll be more than excited to go.”

I doubted that.

Alexis didn’t know the latest revelations I was experiencing.

Or how I had been treating her friend before them.

Had Cassie told Alexis about my wrong doings towards her?

Is Alexis trying to set me up for revenge?

No, I was the one that invited her.

She’s not the smartest tool in the toolbox.

No offence.

I walk into the room where Alexis said Cassandra was sleeping.

I enter the room.

There she is.

Laying on the sofa.

Looking so peaceful and calm.

Sleeping beauty if you will.

She was beautiful.

Gorgeously breath taking.

I have to be closer.

I’m so close now.

I can smell the fragrance of her skin.

Oh, I really want to touch her.

Be by her side while she sleeps.

With her in my embrace.

To be so close to her and feel her heat.

Her heart…