CHAPTER 25. MITCHEL.

Fake dating Ryan has been epic and enjoyable. He has been bringing me lunch for the past few weeks and everyday it has become apart of our life. Going out over the weekend has also been something have been looking forward to until last weekend.

' I will make him regret having what was once mine.' That statement kept replying in my head over and over again and each time it got worse. Nate had not brought up that nights encounter again and I had kept everything to myself not daring to say anything to Ivy or Ryan. I never got to find Ivy that night so Ryan had taken us home and even though he had felt my change in mood he didn't ask many questions, he just dropped me home. I was angry at Nate at his threats but not once did I ask him and just told myself it was the alcohol talking and not him.

Today, is like another day in the office, boring as always and just as lunch roles around I wait for the call for me to go get my lunch but it never comes. I try calling Ryan to ask about it but he doesn't pick up his phone not once.

“Hey Jessica. Did the guy who brings me lunch come today?“ I ask on getting to the front desk.

“Umm, yeah he did come but he was taken by security.“ She says in a low voice.

“What why?“ I ask fear creeping in on me. My voice is also shaking as I ask.

“They say he was trespassing into the building . So they took him and I guess they placed him in the basement or something.“ Jessica explains.

At this I am pissed, I know Nate had something to do with it but now I have confirmed. I storm back into the elevator and to our floor.

“What is your problem?“ I ask storming into Nate's office. He is alone at his desk working. He doesn't even raise his head to look in my direction and just continues working.

“I don't know what you are talking about?“ He says.

“Ooh really you don't? Aren't you the one who gave orders for Ryan to be taken by security?“ I ask irritation and anger coming out as I speak.

He closes the document infront of him and settles back into his chair and looks at me. He looks unaffected at my outburst.

“Like I said I don't know what you are talking about. If he was trespassing then that's their job to take him away I have nothing to do with it.“ He explains.

“So the other times when he came to bring my lunch he wasn't trespassing but now he suddenly is?“ I ask moving closer to his desk.

He doesn't replie.

“Tell security to release him because this is insane as it is. He has done nothing wrong.“ I explain to him trying to make him see sense.

But he doesn't replie. He gets up from his chair and walks to me.

“Do I need to remind you of your position here Mitchel?“ He asks right as he comes to stand infront of me with his hands in his pocket. More anger brews in me as he makes his position known once again.

“No you don't but that doesn't mean you need to use yours to make my life a living hell. Let Ryan go. If you have a problem with me settle your scores with me and not him.“ I explain doing my best to appeared unaffected by his stare.

“Ooh is that it, so you are ready to give up anything for him?“ He asks.

“Yes I am, maybe you may not know this but when people are dating and are in love they do everything together and sacrifice alot for the other person.“ I explain. “Let him go, Nate.“

I see something pass through his eyes but I don't wait for him to answer and just leave. I walk to my desk and sit down with all the force I can manage with my emotions everywhere.

“Are you okay girl?“ Ben asks.

“No I am not, Ryan was captured by security while bringing me lunch.“ I explain.

“Whaaat why?“ Ben asks shocked just like I was earlier when I learned about it.

“I don't know, they said he was trespassing or something like that.“ i tell him. I know it is not the truth one bit because after the threat that Nate delivered that night at the club, I know it was him who gave the order for him to be taken by security and it would be him calling for him to be released.

“How is that even possible. He has been bringing you lunch for weeks now how is today different?“ Ben asks confusion written all over his face.

“I don't get it at all. So I went in to ask Mr. Aretas about it.“ I say.

“And?“

“He said he knows nothing about it. I just hope they release him soon.“ I explain.

My mood shifts drastically and from that I feel not once ounce of like for Nate outside of what I am supposed to do.

Just then a call come through my work phone. “Hey Mitchel, he has been released he is being lead outside.“ Jessica explains.

“On my way.“ I say to her putting the phone down. “They have released him. I'll be right back.“ I tell Ben. Running towards the elevator.

“Come on, come on!“ I call to the elevator pushing the open button.

I run towards Ryan who is standing near the door with my lunch bag on his hand and phone on the other. I jump into his arms for a hug.

“I am so sorry about that, I did t know anything about it.“ I explain into his neck feeling my eyes becoming moist.

“Its okay you don't have to explain yourself. I am okay they didn't hurt me “ he explains to me.

Hugging me back harder and closer. I release him once I am sure he is okay and he has reassured me he is fine over and over again.

“Okay.“I say to him.

“Go back to work. I'll see you at home okay and don't be worried I will be fine.“ He explains further.

“I will try.“ I say finally hugging him and turning to leave.

“And darling,” he calls. I turn to look at him.“ Don't do anything I wouldn't do, okay?“

I smile and nod. There goes my plan to put salt into Nates coffee. I was just happy that Ryan was free and that he got to go home. Getting back to my desk, I sat down to continue with my work my mind constantly drifting to Nate's threat and his power to just do what he want with a snap of his finger.

'What if we tell him we remember him and how we dated in college, maybe he will leave me alone. ' I tell myself. 'What if he doesn't and wants a repeat of what happened back then now? What if he finds out about Ryan and he thinks I am here for money or he tries to take Ryan away' all these questions run in my mind for the rest of the afternoon and when I get off work, I walk into the mall to buy Ryan an apology gift for the inconvenience.

“Hey gang am hoome.“ I call as u walk into the house.

“We are in the kitchen mommy.“ Jason calls from inside the house. I can hear music playing and the sound coming from the kitchen. I walk in slowly feeling exhausted. But when my eyes land on Jason standing on his stool besides the kitchen counter, I feel all exhaustion drain from my body. I do all this for him, I let Nate walk all over me for him and I would never give up because of him.

“What is my baby doing?“ I ask walking to his side.

“I am making dinner with uncle Ryan.“ He replies.

“Ooh, looks really nice.“ I compliment kissing his head.

“Hey Ryan.“ I greet going to him by the stove.

“Hey. How was work.“ He asks turning his face towards me.

“It was good.“ I say kissing his cheek. I don't let him go and just hug him.

“What's wrong?“ He asks.

“Are you okay?“ I ask still scared that security might have harmed him earlier or that he might be angry with me for putting him in such a situation.

“Yeah I am okay you don't have to worry about me.“ He replies.

“You promise?“

He laughs and turns completely.“I promise.“

I smile and hug him again.

“Okay then, I'll go take a quick shower then I will be back then we can take dinner together, okay baby?“ I say gathering my things and heading towards my room.

That nights dinner time was the only thing that helped me get myself back in check and come down from the anger I had carried all afternoon. I was used to Nate giving me work or making me work so much but when it came to him disturbing the people I loved he had gone too far this time.