Chapter Fourteen

Damon's POV

I'm not much a suits guy but today there was an occasion that needed me to look my best if I'm going to have the slightest chance of getting what I want.

After making up with Skylar I decided I needed to do something right by her for once in my life which is why I'm driving to see her boss as the company she works at. Skylar loves her job and I never want to take her away from what she loves but I also know that her lifelong dream is to live in France.

With or without me she wanted to be in France.

I parked my car and walked up to the entrance doors where I was greeted by a young woman. She smiled warmly at me and took me to the reception area where there were three people sitting behind a huge desk.

“Hello, I have an appointment with Mr. Rowland," I tell them shifting on my feet. They take a good look at me before asking for my name.

Once they were happy, I was no threat to them they led me up to the lift where I would have my meeting with Skylar's boss.

A man in his late forties was sitting behind a desk typing on his computer when I walked in. when he saw me, he stood up and advanced towards me which a gentle smile. He made the occasion a little less daunting which is surprising because you'd think I didn't have a nervous bone in my body.

“Hello, Damon it's a pleasure to finally meet you," he says taking out his hand. I reached out and shook his hand to be polite. I was also happy since he knew who I was no doubt my girl likes to speak about me. Good, I better be the only man she tells her boss about.

“Pleasure is mine, can I have a seat," I said motioning to the chairs he had in his office.

Once we were seated, he got straight to the point. “What can I do for you today? No doubt you’re here to talk about Skylar." I'm glad he knows that I don't think he's going to like the subject of this chat.

“Right, I am here to talk about Skylar. I want to propose an idea to you, sir, that heavily concerns Skylar.” He leans forward on his chair clearly interesting in whatever proposition I have for him.

"I always want what's best for her and I know that she loves her job here, but what you may not know is that Skylar has always wanted to live in France. It's been her biggest dream ever since she was in school."

I barely had the chance to continue as he smiled over at me before standing up and making his way over to his desk again.

“You're wrong Damon, I know of Skylar's love for France. It’s hard not to when her desk is decorated with France-related items. But if you look here on the screen." He switches on the big smart board he has in here and I'm met with the image of Skylar sitting at her desk.

I soon realized that this was from a while ago. "Skylar works very hard but whilst she does that, she's always watching videos and reading blogs about France. She deliberately didn't come into work when I sent another employee to France for a project." This made me laugh.

Sounds exactly like something she would do.

“So, I'm guessing you already know what I'm trying to say." He nods his head at me sitting back behind his desk, He's either going to agree with me or his going to shut this whole thing down.

“You're an honorable guy Damon. Not many people would come to see their girlfriends' boss. but I like it. I commend you for your effort actually." This is looking good.

I'm hanging onto every single word right now.

"Skylar has worked here for 3 years now and has been the driving force in this department. I've been wanting to promote her for a few months now. I am aware of your architectural abilities and would be honored to give her her own department over in Paris. Is that what you're searching for here?"

Holy shit. It’s like he could see right through me.

“Sir, thank you so much. I'll let you give the news to her since you are her boss," I tell him while signing some papers off since I would be designing her new building. Thank god this has happened I hadn't decided what I was going to do for the next few months.

He smiles at me. "I'd hoped you'd let me handle that. I look forward to her future, but she will be missed here in London."

"Understood," I said shaking his hand almost wanting to run out of this office and shout to the gods.

On my way home, I had never felt so fucking happy and accomplished. I just hoped she was willing to move to France with me just like id planned.

As soon as I got to her house, I found her sleeping on the couch. Her laptop was placed on her lap and she had an empty plate of what I could tell was pasta.

Removing my jacket, I grabbed the plate and went to wash it up along with the empty saucepan she was obviously cooking with. On my way back, I had picked up some of her favorite cupcakes from this bakery I knew she loved.

I carefully placed them on the counter before heading back to the lounge. She looked uncomfortable there, so I lifted her up into my arms and carried her towards her bedroom. I was surprised when I saw the little photo frames, she had placed on her desk there.

Pictures of us together from the years I've known her.

Once she was tucked into the bed, I left the room as quietly as humanly possible and walked to the lounge to do some work. I immediately started a chat with my mates who helped me with the house in France.

The excitement they had was a little confusing, they were very eager to finally meet my girl. Skylar.

Flashback “When are we going to meet this chick D," one of my mate's shouts as he paints one of the walls in the house. I hadn't told the guys that much all they know is that I wanted to build this house just for me and her.

They've heard over the years spent in the army all about her, but I've never let them see a picture of her, can't have them thinking about her in ways only I should be.

“First of all, she's not some check and secondly soon very fucking soon,” my emotions are all over the place. All I want to do is go over to London and see my baby girl, but I know I need to be careful and make sure everything is perfect.

God knows I've let her suffer enough as it is.

"She must be worth it." I could hear him say as I continued to design the interior of the house.

She sure is.