LEO POV
The next morning I expected to be laid next to the little vixen and yet the bed was empty with no sign of Melanie.
Fuck.
She probably thought she could get away from the problems by leaving again.
I groaned wiping my hands over my face and running a hand through my messy hair, what happened last night was, what I'd been craving ever since I first laid eyes on Melanie since the day she started work, although she wasn't here with me when I woke up I could still tell she needed it by the way she screamed my name last night.
I climbed out of bed and we all were supposed to meet downstairs in the dining area for breakfast before we started the day and that's where I hoped Melanie would be.
I slipped on my white shirt and black pants brushed my teeth and headed out the door towards the dining room.
As soon as I walked in, Floral's burning gaze was on me which could've only meant she heard Melanie and I fucking last night.
Fuck.
I mean we were loud so I guess, I shouldn't be shocked.
Then I saw Melanie who was sitting opposite Lina and Matt.
Melanie didn't look at me once, she was too busy talking with Matt.
"Good morning everyone" I greeted and everyone greeted back, Looking at Melanie who was avoiding my eyes as I sat down next to her.
Floral glared at me and I smirked at her, although Floral and I have slept together she still acted like a sister to me.
Fuck that sounds weird but in the aspect of sister, she's always getting me out of trouble and she runs my life.
I respect her and I know that she does care for me so I could tell by her intense staring, that she was not happy that I was sleeping with my employee, little did she know that Melanie and I have a past.
"Leo, can I speak with you for one moment? Floral smiles sweetly and I nod in response and we both walk to a corner of the room.
"Sleeping with your employee isn't gonna go down well with the press" She chimes folding her arms across her chest.
"I can sleep with whoever I want Floral," I smile cheekily and she scoffs rolling her eyes.
"You have a fucking reputation, Leo" She yelled, I can't keep trying to cover up your issues like the heavy amounts of alcohol you drink in your office"
"Sleeping with someone isn't an issue," I said then my mind traced back to yesterday, Floral's disheveled hair and red cheeks as she walked out of the room with Matt "Didn't you fuck Matt on my jet yesterday?"
she was silent.
"Before you come and tell me about my issues, figure your own shit out Floral do you understand?" I gritted out but she didn't say anything just remained in eye contact with me.
"That's what I thought" I laughed and she tried to remain cool despite my harsh tone.
"Was it Lina or Melanie?" She asked softly still recovering from my hurtful words.
"Why don't you figure that out yourself" I winked and went to sit right beside Melanie, her breathing intensified as I sat down next to her, and I decided to say something.
"I woke up and you weren't there" I whispered in her ear as the others engaged in a conversation that was quite boring to me.
Melanie didn't look at me she just remained focused on the wall in front of her "I was hungry" I could tell she was lying.
"You've barely eaten anything," I said looking at her plate which was filled with different kinds of breakfast food, which was untouched.
"I shouldn't have done it" She dropped her head "It was a mistake.
"A mistake? I chuckled "You weren't saying that when my head was in between your legs sucking those delicious juices out of your needy little
pussy hm?" I said lowly trying not to let the others hear but I wouldn't mind if they did anyway.
"Let's just get this trip over with please," She said and I nodded smirking at her.
The day went on like a day at work would, we all had a meeting with some important people and I made a few deals.
I couldn't have a conversation with Melanie considering we were surrounded by people but I figured I'd have a chat with her once we got to the hotel.
I was sad because I couldn't explore Greece with her and take her to fancy restaurants and fuck her on every piece of furniture we saw. I guess that's a trip for another time.
I opened the door and Melanie was already inside behind the bed packing her things in her suitcase not bothering to look up from her task.
"You need help?" I questioned closing the door behind me and walking further into the room.
"No, Leave me alone please" She seethed folding her clothes.
"Why are you always so angry at me my love?" I walked closer toward her and then stopped when she gave me a warning glare.
"I'm not angry at you" She sighed "I'm angry at myself for letting you fuck me" She stopped folding clothes and turned her toward me
"I seriously don't understand why you don't want this, I thought what we had was special, yes I fucked up, and I should've never put my hands on you like that but it was 2 years ago.
I got the help I needed"
"Drinking isn't help" She snapped back.
"It helps me cope, although it isn't the best thing I feel better when I drink"
She huffs at my statement.
"I've finished packing we should go"
"Stop trying to run away all the fucking time, we need to talk like adults" I spat she dropped her head and the guilt washed over me.
"Please talk to me, baby"
"I just don't want to get hurt again, If this is going to work you need to deal with your alcohol issue before I can commit, I could even take you to rehab if you wanted to.
"Rehab? It's not that bad" I protest.
Melanie stares into my eyes for a moment, I can tell she's about to say something that I would not like to hear.
"Am I the reason you drink?" I sighed at her words.
She's not the reason I drink, the reason I drink is because I let the most beautiful woman go on the count of my selfish actions.
I noticed the frown on Melanie's face when I didn't reply so I took this as an opportunity to wrap my arms around them, she nuzzled her face into my chest and I placed a kiss on the top of her head, the sweet scent of her coconut shampoo filled my nose.
"You're not the reason I drink, you're the reason I'm going to stop" I state and I mean it. I've never had anyone to stop me until now.
I tangled my fingers in Melanie's hair and we remained in this position, her hair was still soft from the last time she washed it and it was perfectly combed for me to run my fingers through.
My hands then went to her waist and I felt that if I didn't move she would fall asleep on my chest standing.
"We need to get to the jet baby" I whispered and she hummed.
"Are you still going on that date with Lina?" She looked up at me with her cheeks resting on my chest.
"No fucking way" I laughed "It was just a way to make you jealous" I smirked and she rolled her eyes.
"Don't roll your eyes at me" I gritted.
"What are you gonna do about it, Mr Salvador?"