A Look into the Future: Jacob Black Chapter 1

Friday nights killed him. He was supposed to go out, be young, hang out with little whores and have fun. This was his regular schedule. Stop by Xtacey, have a couple of drinks flirt with some of the girls that drool all over him, and then take Natalia home. It had become a thing with them, Natalia and him. They werent together, they did not even think of each other that way, but because Damien loved Jake some much, he allowed Natalia to go out with him knowing that Jake would look after her. She thought he enjoyed it, but to him it was babysitting, but he didnt mind so much. She wasnt a bad kid really. She respected him, and was aware of her surroundings. He was glad to see she wasnt like all the other chicks around here, scrounging for bills. Jake stirred a goose on the rocks as another female approached, he hadnt noticed, so when Lonna began to stroke his arm like they were flirting he was caught off guard. "What are you doing" Jake whispered. "Just play along babe, I know how much you dont like those plastics" He chuckled, "You're just looking for an excuse to feel up my arms arnt you?" Lonna chuckled. Most of the barista's love Jake, he was a gentleman, always wore a suit into the clubs and while he was there, the men in the club treated the baristas well, they were thankful for that. Jake respected women emensely. He then turned around in the bar stool, leaned back against the counter and stretched his arms out along the counter, facing the dance floor, he watched Natalia dance with a couple of guys, she is pretty cute ya know, and watch his surroundings. Jake never danced, he just kept her safe, kept her company, and had a couple of drinks. Natalia wanted to stay till closing tonight and the ladies behind the bar were really glad. Lonna gave Jake a kiss on the cheek and winked at him as he left. Natalia had a couple too much to drink, but that happens normally. She draped her self all over Jake as they walked out. The media hadnt gone to sleep, but they were kept away from Xtacey so they got away without a single shot taken of them like that. Jake made sure she got home safe in his McLaren, and headed home himself.

Throwing his tie onto the bed he headed to his walk in closet. Taking out long pjs he heads to the shower. The stench of the bar still lingered on him and the horses didnt like that. Once done he headed outside in his pjs and went to make sure the horses had feed and water for the morning. Sleep came easy to him on Fridays, the alcohol in his system helped. Saturday...what was he going to do tomorrow. He tried so hard to stay isolated that he had nothing to do but sit on the dock all day.

The birds chirped and woke him up early, 5am, his life was lax, slow, just his speed, he lived a life almost as if he was retired, but not really. Today maybe he would head into the city do some shopping with Kai. Kai was his sisters friend who he had gotten close to in the last few months. He wasnt really interested in her, but hey is good to keep something near to release into when things get frustrating. Once dress in a button up and nicely ironed kakhis, he got into his viper and headed to Kais place, he had already called her and told her to be ready. Oh, and Lonna, who worked at the club, is Kai's younger sister.

Annabelle looked through the dresses and skirts aligned neatly throughout the Chanel store. Saphire had store attendants holding growing piles of clothes. "Annabelle your making me feel shallow here i have at least twenty dresses and you have only four." Annabelle looked up at Saphire. "Yes but i also have a pair of amazing new heals, and skirts, i actually think i have more than you." She walked passed and started smelling the perfumes. "Is Declan coming home early today?" Annabelle asked. "He leaves work at 6." Annabelle replied. Saphire flipped a piece of hair back from her eyes. "You figured me being his girlfriend i would know that.." Annabelle rolled her eyes Saphire often picked at the relationship she and her sibling shared, it annoyed her that he would always take a few hours of the day to just be with his sister. "Smell this" She sprayed a bit of the perfume in the air. Saphire smelled. "Smells incredible." Saphire handed a box of it to the store attendant to hold onto. "I think we should go to mac i need new make up." Saphire said as they paid for thier items. The great thing about being around Saphire she helped fuel Annabelle's shopping addictions. "Before or after we get our manicures and pedicures?"

After a long day of shopping Annabelle looked at all her new things, she arrived home with four Chanel bags two two Armani bags and one Prada a few Mui Mui bags. She started putting her new things away placing her new favorite heals in her shoes closet and the clothes in another. She looked at everything she had and was pleased with herself. Declan walked in. "Hey there," Annabelle smiled. "Hey how was work?" "Same old same old" Declan sighed taking a seat on Annabelle's bed. "Soon i'll be able to ask you the same thing." he smiled. "Ugh dont remind me Declan. I wish i worked where you did. I'd see high end fashion daily. I'll be working as a lowly secretary for glorified car bums where im working." she sighed. "It wont be so bad Annabelle, you gain work experience something you need to learn," Annabelle turned. "What's that supposed to mean?" Declan laughed. "Annabelle i think you spent more than some people make in a year just today." She rolled her eyes. "And now than i have a job i can buy even more." she smiled. Declan shook his head i guess thats one way to look at it. "Saph and i are going out tonight do you want to come with us?" Declan asked. Annabelle shook her head. "No I'm fine, id rather stay in tonight," "come on its one of your last nights to come in at 4am and sleep in the next day soon you'll have to wake up at 7 and go to bed at 9." Annabelle slipped off her short and started putting on a pair of pajamas. "Surprisingly im not to broken up about school remember?" She took a book from her shelf and nudged Declan to the door. "Goodnight" She kissed his cheek and slipped under the covers in her bed,Annabelle had a hard time concentrating on the book she was trying to read. She wouldnt admit it to Declan or Saphire but she was actually excited about working, she wanted to be able to contribute to her families name and make something of herself. a car company wasn exactly what she had had in mind but it was reasonable her parents had arranged it, she wondered what it we be like, she was worried about meeting new people and not exceeding her boss's expectations...

Jake was a gentleman, everyone knew this, but to everyone surprise, he really was a gentle man. Kai was a spender, she could hours in a day shopping shopping shopping, Jake had never met anyone so shallow. He held all her bags. The ones from victorias secret, from tiffanys, from D & G, Armani, Prada, Coach, Nogara, etc. etc. Back in La Push, girls werent this way, they had loyalty and love, not Diamonds and Gucci. He missed the girls back home, the ones you could trust. She who look at him with her googly eyes, flutter her lashes and blow him a kiss as she tried on clothes, "for you baby" as she said. Why was Lonna so different. you would never know Lonna was her sister and had so much money! As her shopping massacre was finished, after she had screamed at multiple sales girls and etc. Jake was able to drop her bags into the back of the Viper, it was no surprise that there was barely any room left in the car. what does she do with all this crap! Jake held her door open and she kissed him on the cheek as she got in. He was walking around to the drivers side when he noticed two very average girls giggling together with the same number of bags as Kai, but they, they looked...different, or should he say- she looked different, the one with the dark hair, well they both had dark hair, but but, the younger one, she was...cute. She hadnt seen his fleeting glimpse as he tried not to let Kai see, they were getting into a cap. They were classy, they had money, why get in a cab? He revved the engine and speed off towards Kai's place.

The Ellis' were richer than he was- of coarse, most people were. Jake didnt have all that much, as much people thought he did. He donated most of his money, he came from no money to too much money, he didnt need all that.

Kai dropped her bags on the floor of her bedroom and pulled jake along to her bed by his collar. She plopped down on the bed and began to unbutton his shirt, taking his belt off. "Gosh, i can't ever get over how gorgeous your body is baby-" He squeal of delight at his rock hard abs and skin so hot that it could melt a girls cloths off. Jake mumbled "its all for you babe" not meaning a single word, she was just a fuck, another chic that dug him. An hour later, Kai orgasms in huffs, "Unh, your stamina is incredible" "mmm" They spoon, and his thought go back to the two insignificant girls.

The weekends seem to go by quick, its not as if he has much to do, its just that- there is a lot of work. Sunday morning began all the phone calls, all the meeting schedules and etc. Jake was glad he had a magnificent assistant, who looked up to him like a god. Jake was the only one Dorsey went to for advice, he was the gem of every females eyes- Why wouldnt a young lad like him want to be the next Jacob Black.

Monday came soon enough, Shane was there with his coffee as Jake walked into his office. Sticky notes with messages, missed calls, and his next few meetings were waiting on his desk in a neat order, "Ya know Shane, I dont think you would be this great if you were straight!" Shane chuckled, "Sir, i dont think so either. You have a phone call from Jameson of Jameson Retailers and Son on Line 1, Dorsey wants to see once that phone call is done. You know where i am if you need me!" With that silence in his office, but of course he could hear everything on the entire floor. He chugged his coffee. Checked the emails Shane had told him to check, spoke to Jameson about the new ignition coils he had thought of.

Not soon enough, the phone call was over and he was glad to go see Dorsey, he was the only person other than Shane that Jake thought was capable of something. Jake never had to knock, "Damien" Shut the door behind him. His eyes were on Dorsey's desk, he missed that there was a girl sitting on couch next to the door. "Jake!" Dorsey called his name like a father would, like Billy used to, maybe thats why Jake felt so close to him

"Where is Natalia this morning? She doesnt have class til 3"
"Oh she went down to the kitchen to get me an extra sugar for my coffee-"
"Your coffee was wrong? Natalia never gets is wrong"
"No no, My new assistant was getting to know my schedule."
"oh- Who is it?"
"The young lady right behind you"
Jake turned to see that same girl, the girl that he saw getting in to the cab.

Annabelle was trying to take in everything Mr. Dorsey was quick with everything he said. She had been there an hour before she screwed something up. She wasn't a barista how was she to know exactly how Mr. Dorsey wanted his coffee, what was the usual to a girl who had no idea what a normal day at the office was. Telephone's rang repeatedly, sticky notes were everywhere, women with designer imposter heels trotted about with manilla folders. Annabelle couldn't help but feel nervous her stomach in knots as she waited in the chair feeling a bit child like waiting for the man Mr. Dorsey had been rambling about for what felt like ages. He was probably as overconfident as Mr. Dorsey. She warmly smiled to Mr. Dorsey as his eyes met hers from time to time. The door opened, he walked in without any idea of her presence, her mouth opened a moment and closed quickly a bit hurt that he had seemed to ignore her. He was handsome of course not quite like she had pictured. He was perfect Abercrombie & Fitch model material. Yes, he would seem to be the overconfident type. As he turned to her she met his eyes for only a moment he had an intense stare she couldn't find comfortable. "Hello, I'm Annabelle Coin." His hands were warm and were twice hers size. She smiled and turned back to Mr. Dorsey she still wasn't exactly sure what she was supposed to be doing exactly. Her parents hadn't exactly hands her a CarCo training manuel. She looked up nervously. What was wrong with her! She stopped a minute. Your Annabelle Coin, you Attend Julliard and graduated from Vanderbilt Prep Academy! Why is this one setting completely throwing your confidence out of whack! She took a deep breathe and looked back up to thee male model. "I was told I'll more than likely be taking most the best advice from you." She smiled. Her posture had changed. Her confidence was visible again. And she couldn't help but stare at him…

Jake cleared his through trying to hide the chuckle, Dorsey would never let Jake show an assistant around. "Miss Coin." It was that girl. She was so plain close up, but the kind of plain that belonged in a magazine. Her hand was tiny, a little cool, sweaty. She was scared. Jake hadn't offered his name.
"Jake you will have Shane help her out. I know you are very proud of that one. And Anna- you are my assistant, but you do what ever this gentleman here tell you to. You will get the hang of things. And dont worry, this is your first day, you wont be reprimanded. You have one week to get the hang of the office starting today. Hopefully you are a fast learner, as you father had said."
Jakes head turned to the side for a moment before he sat down at the desk chair next to where Dorsey was standing.
Just as Jake sat, Natalia walked through the door. She had on a casual pair of khaki shorts with a nice purple blouse scrunched right below her bust line. The long beaded necklace put the outfit together, though the cream colored thing sandal was a perfect addition. "Hey Jake!" Natalia's face lit. She mixed the sugar into days coffee and handed it to him. Jake stood and gave Natalia a quick peck on the cheek and a side hug. Natalia went to the files on the floor and began to order then in the cabinets. She wanted to talk to the new girl, to make her feel at ease. She knew her dad was a bit daunting and she just wanted to let the poor girl know that he wasnt that bad and that things get better after today, but it wasnt her place.

"Well- Guess i will introduce her to Shane then-"Jake said standing up. "Oh by the way the Ignition Coil proposal was a hit with JJR & S. Jameson not only bought it but he said he will co-endorse with us. I'll thats a great success" Dorsey nodded and with that Jake looked at the girl again, "Miss Annabelle, if you would, please follow me"

Once the door to Dorsey's office was closed Jake turned to look at her once more. She was put together like a catholic school girl- Something that doesnt fit in here- Shanes gonna help her with that in a minute. But her scent, it was every where, it was intoxicating, what is that scent! "You are wearing Chanell no. 5, too much, you only need a spritz on your blouse and neck not everywhere. Second, the plaid and the stockings belong in a high school or a Unclassy video, please dont where that here anymore. And Third, that confidence you mustered up in there- will be your best friend on this floor, everyone is going to want a piece of you, because you are not only Dorsey's assistant, but you have access to his schedule, his food, his daughter, his papers, his phone calls- The only people you can trust is Me and Shane, and Natalia of course. His daughter." He couldnt help but spill the beans, he wanted to talk to her, no matter what it was he said, he had to keep talking, he made her uncomfortable, maybe because she wasnt like everyone around here, she didnt make flirty eyes the first time she looked at him. "Shane- " Shane looked up from the calendar and put the call on hold. "Yes sir-"

"This is Annabelle Coin, Dorsey's new assistant- She is going to need all your help. So guide her through everything, and be nice Shane."
Shane smirked,"What else would I be Sir" Jake walked into his office to handle for phone calls.
"So you are the new chew toy huh, Well i am Shane, as you have heard. First thing, we have to get you to change, you look hideous. And, by the way, im gay, if you havent noticed. Let me finish this call and i will walk you to our runway office." He jotted down some more ibble scribble, hung up. Grabbed his leather bound note book, grabbed her wrist lightly as a little boy would do at the play ground to another little girl, and headed straight to Tristann the absolutely gorgeous fashionista that dress all the bozo's in the building.

Annabelle had to stop herself from correcting Mr. Dorsey, she hated being called Anna. She had to bite her tongue even harder when Jacob spoke. That was the things name Jacob. Her outfit, unclassy video? He criticized her taste in fashion, excuse me for not being this weeks cover of vogue magazine, what happened to individuality. She liked mixing thrift store outfits in with a pair of Dior shoes. She had a hard time not speaking to him gruffly. She almost pouted when he walked away, why was she irritated by him, but still wanted him to keep talking. "So when did smelling good and bathing become a crime?" She said to Shane as the two of them looked over clothes that Tristan displayed, she rolled her eyes, I have better clothes than this at home… She took another bite at her tongue. Things get better after the first day. She had to keep that in mind. "I'm keeping the heels," Shane almost looked as though he was about to speak before she interrupted, "regardless." She looked down at the outfits again trying not to be to bold. She looked at the outfit Shane had picked for her. "So why is what I wear so important? I thought this place dealt with cars not fashion?" she asked as Tristan picked at her hair. "Only half up, I don't do the full bun, ponytail thing." She turned her attention back to Shane, "If I would have known that what I was wearing was so important I could have tried a bit harder in that area." She looked around mirrors were every shoes. They were mostly fake shoes, heels from high end store but not designer brands, She looked at herself once she was re dressed, she opposed a few of the things that Shane suggested she, was a bit surprised at her own reflection at the end of it all, she felt as though she blended in. After her critiques on what to wear to work were complete she was returned to Shane's desk, and looked over everything, everyone would want a piece of her? What was that supposed to mean why was Mr, Dorsey such a big deal, maybe she underestimated this CarCo thing. She paid attention and tried to learn the schedule that Shane showed her, where files were to be held what Mr. Dorsey liked most for lunch, what his daughter usually asked for. And a reminder to be courteous to Jacob Black. She looked past her shoulder and saw him in his office on the phone. She saw him catch her watching. Why turn away and look timid? She smiled and returned to what Shane was showing her.

Shane felt bad for the girl, She comes in at a bad time- a time where everything is on a role and nothing is being changed. When he came he was the first and only, so he created the rules for being an assistant- But her, she had big shoes to fill- his. She was trying to keep her individuality, Shane understood that, but now was not the time. "Look Annabelle, You are new here, you are very young, and not experience, your father got you this job, okay. Its gonna take a lot of time for you to get the hang of things, i know you want to be you and all but, look, you got to fit into the mold before you can push out of it. So, to make it easier on your sanity, just do what you are told, then when every one knows you are serious about what you do, and that you know what you are doing and that you are capable. everyone wants you to fail Annabelle, there is very few people here who couldnt care less if you dropped dead tonight- And there would be some who would be the one dropping you. This company is a mess of twists and turns at the bottom levels, and until you have a a lethal weapon you cant protect yourself." Shane was gushing, he took a shaky breath, Jakes heart was on the line. Shane could tell Jake liked her, or had a sane interest, so he wanted this girl to stay. "Be glad your are working for the good guys" Shane finished.

"Ok so, Usually what i do is make stickys of EVERYTHING! This is so that they can take the stickies where ever they go! They will have that bright pink reminder. I use pink because Jake hates the color, but you should use yellow for Dorsey because he is a no nonsense kinda guy at work.

Also, always keep a leatherbound notebook with you at all times, and a pen. You will have to write down names, phone numbers, dates, etc etc. Make sure there is a calender in the notebook. You are literally the backbone of Mr. Dorsey's day, if you mess up we lose millions and millions of dollars.

Next the way to answer his phone is: CarCo. Mr. Dorsey's Office, How may i help you: Dont say your name or anything- we try to keep the shpeil as short as possible because most people will cut you off, plus no on who calls here cares about your name.

Coffee: He likes is with two creams, four sugars, and light, not dark, no foam, and half cup. He cant finish a full cup of coffee. Make sure the Coffee cup has a lid and a grip.

Breakfast: is usually brought here by catering on the 2nd floor, they leave it covered by your desk, you have the keys to his office so when you get here at 6:00 am, you unlock his door, set up breakfast for three at the oval desk set next to the large window. He usually eats breakfast with Natalia and Mr. Black.

Once breakfast is set, you check his messages, jot down meetings for the day, phone calls, important messages, and other things he has to remember for the day.

Then you go get his ironed suit's or other things from Tristann from the 4th floor where i just took you.

Then you wait/answer phone calls till he gets here at 6:45- He is ALWAYS on time, so you must be too- If you need a limo let me know and ill let Mr. Black know and he can have one come pick you up every morning. You have 45min to have everything important done before he gets here. The rest of the employees get here at 7, so he finishes breakfast by 7. Assistant have special IDs to identify them so they are allowed in at 6 or earlier. There is security 24/7 in the building on every floor.

Next today you will be given a cell phone for business use only. Oye" Shane grabbed a bottle of water from the bottom drawer, "I made it into a cooler, want some water? And i am sorry if i am talking fast or too much, its just there is a lot for you to learn." Shane handed her some papers. "Study those! its very important." Shane sighed. "Well i am done galabanting for a while- Go go do something like wander around and look at stuff- i need answer calls now."

Jake was typing up finalizations of some proposals that JJR & S had sent him. Once that was finished they will have bagged one of the most important deals, since the starter solenoid proposal 8 months ago. He heard everything Shane said to her and was relieved that he expressed the some of the dangers of her position- He had no idea why her father would consciously tell her to work here. He watched her as she wandered around the place with loose papers in her hands and a pen. The outfit the Shane chose for her looked better than the plaid and stockings, but it didnt suit her. Maybe he will have to take her shopping for work sometime, as an excuse of course. He watched her, the white lily musk that Shane added, was perfect, he was good with scents- especially the kind that Jake liked. How does he know me so well- its ridiculous!

At the end of the day Annabelle was plastered with sticky notes of her own. She didn't think to bring a note pad, shopping was in order for tonight. She had to prove herself here she felt pressure but a dependence once she got the hang of things she would a top dog. She studied the fourth flour and the second learned where exactly to get Mr. Dorsey's clothes and breakfast. She was a bit tired, she liked sleeping in and this whole 6am thing was going to throw off her immune system for sure. She was given a cell phone that she had been trying to figure out for the past hour. She looked over the rest of the papers Shane had given her. She sighed and looked around the office was almost clear Mr. Dorsey and his daughter were gone. She liked Natalia she had given her the first smile she received all day. She called Declan on her cell phone. "Declan, do you know when exactly mom and dad are going to ship over our cars, I'm going to be in desperate need of it." "Saphire has her car, Do not walk home! I'll just go get you when she gets back and I don't want you taking a cab." Annabelle sighed, "Declan I still have to go buy some leather bound notebook and about a billion packs of sticky notes and I have a Latin exam to study for for school too, I need to get home." a few sentences later and she clicked the phone to an end. She looked past Jacob's office. She picked up her bag and walked down stairs she had been given her assistant ID it bounced along with her as she walked. She waited on bench in front of the building, she stared at he water past her, how was a place with such scenic beauty so terrifying inside. She took out her Latin book from her bag and looked over the conjugations she was supposed to know already. She was had her knees pulled into her chest the book in-between. She heard a whistle looked up at the last few remaining cars in the lot. She could be waiting hours for Declan she sighed and looked back at the book trying to mix latin with what she learned today, entesco note, sticky note, café', She set the book aside and started making out a list of things she needed to buy, she would have a desk by tomorrow and there's one place she could express herself even if she couldn't through her clothes. She didn't like that. She didn't want to be a mold to be broken she wanted to be her not a mold. She looked back to see Mr. Black walking out of the building. She saw him see her, and returned to her book trying to ignore him the way he had her in the office. but she was weak she couldnt help but raise an eyebrow when he was near.

He smelled her distress from a mile away, and he knew he would be able to help it but give what she needs, a ride. With tie undone and briefcase in hand Jake had pretended that he didnt know she was already out there- He looked at her, she was still so young. "Its not very proper for you to sit with her legs up in a skirt Annabelle-" He started, and sighed, "God im tired, sorry, Why are you still sitting here, you were supposed to be gone when Shane left- how are you getting home?"

Okay dad anabelle thought rearranging her legs she sat up. "Better?" she asked smiling as sweetly as she could without seeming to sarcastic. "I had to learn this building up and down, it took a while. My brother will be coming for me in a couple of hours."

Jake had to chuckle, "Yes- Better" He tired not to sound all business-y and gruff. "Couple hours huh? By that time i could have three shots and a lap dance. How bout i give you a ride and you get my coffee tomorrow morning?"

She smiled, so he wasnt a business robot, "Three shots and a lap dance huh? You work that fast?" She looked down at her latin book then back up to Jacob, "how many sugars in your coffee?" she stood up, He was immesurably taller than her, she felt smaller than usual.

"No sugar, no milk, just black, and make it as strong as you can make it!" He sounded serious, but then he chuckled. He looked down at her, "You are pretty small arent cha- Come on" Jake led her to his Bugatti Veyron. "Dont scratch my car, and dont leave anything in the car- itll be gone before you can say 'i lost it'" It was a deep blue shiny, absolutely clean car that made shivers go up Jakes spine, it was his absolute favorite vehicle

Annabelle looked in awe at the car, she wasnt much of a car person as long as it had four wheels and got her where she had to be she was content. She looked up pulled on her seatbelt, "Im not small, im actually tall for a girl" she looked straight ahead whens he spoke his stare made her uncomfortable not a bad kind. a nervouse kind. she bit her lip and looked back at him. "Thank you"

Jake thought her stubborness was gonna make him tired. He shut up and took his tie and jacket of and threw it into the back seat. He then unbuttoned a few buttons on his shirt and unbottoned is cuffs. "Your welcome- Now where do you live?" This was going to be hard. He had never had someone never drool over him since he came to the city. He didnt know how to handle her. She reminded him of Danikaa, they would get a long well he thought in his head.

Annabelle tore her eyes from him as he unbottoned his shirt, it was unbearably hard. "Brooklyn Heights" she looked through the car and saw a few of his CDs she wanted to look at them, you could tell alot from a person by the music they listened to, but she was afraid to touch anything of his. she picked at her manicured nails and waited for him to break the akward silence

"I need an address Dollface, my car's GPS will find it. Say your address out loud." Wasnt she supposed to be rich too. Her ignorance confused her. She acted all tough and rich, and then now they were alone and she was fragile. What game is she playing? and a needle pricked him throug his seat warning him, she is another female, beware.

Annabelle looked at him and rolled her eyes drastically as she said her address aloud. "Dont you feel a bit dumb speaking to a car, i hate GPS" She pulled her hair out of the bun Shane made her wear and threw her hair to the side. She wasnt sure how to talk to him, she wasnt sure she should become friends with someone that she worked with that was so much higher up than her.

"Well, i like talking to my cars, it shows my that i recreated a genius. Plus its not like there is anyone else more intelligent than my car around me all the time, except maybe my horses" The scent of her shampoo and the white lily musk flared in his nostril, making him choke on the scents. he coughed.

Saphire looked at him a bit insulted as she flipped her hair back. "Do you think i stink or something? You can just say it, what kind of scent would you prefer Mr. Black " She said She stopped a minute and looked for response, here it was she was gonna get fired withougt even being at work.

"Excuse me?" Jake was caught off guard, "What?"

She looked down. "Im sorry... It;s just im stressed! i have this new job i have to worry about and have so much more responsibilty than yesterday. i have a latin test thursday and i have to perform at twelve dance recitals this month,"
pandora_93ramirez: She bit her tongue hard what the hell was she doing telling her troubles to him as if he was anything more to her than one of her boss's

"Well- Time Management is a skill you learn- and you learn it fast here. Plus you gotta get you priorities straight. Then you have to adjust, be able to adjust to anything. Change your attitude to the situation, be pliable. And stop being so defensive, at least around me and shane. Dorsey isnt sure about you yet, he thinks your too immature. But tell me one thing, if you had so much on your plate already- why take up such a stressful job at such a prestigious company

Annabelle looked up at him again, the car was at a light and lighst reflected of his skin and eyes that made him look allthe more heavenly. "According to my parents it wasnt alot, and to be honest i had no idea what CarCo was about...no one thinks i can do anything but shop and dannce, be some mold my parents are making. I handle it, first day is always scary i guess," She stopped and looked ahead. "And you've been implying i smell all day, i see you close your eyes whenever i pass you, if you want me to wear something else you can just say so."

"Its not that you smell Bad- Its just the perfume Shane put on you, White Lily Musk, was my mothers favorite perfume. I used to buy it for her every mothers day since i was 7. That smell remind me of her you know- and.. well, i love it." Jake was quiet, The drive to her house seemed longer than he had liked. "GPS Visible" He looked at the map appear on his windshield, he wanted to see where they were going. "We should be to your place in less then 7 minutes"

Annabelle was quiet she figured she should just shut up... "Great i get to go sticky note shopping" She leaned forward and to the side her face almost beside the steering wheel. She made a face. "Smile." She said.

"What? Are you talking to me?"

"No im talking to the car," She laughed. "Smile,"

"It can't do that, it doesnt know emotions"

She sighed. "Well i guess its not all that intelligent then." she looked up at him again, "you dont catch my sarcasm very well. I was talking to you"

"Oh, sorry- uh, i cant just smile- it would be fake, i cant fake things"

"I highly doubt that Mr. Black"

"I can Hide things Ms. Coin, but i do not fake things, even in this job. I have kept my integrity through all of this craziness for thr past few years kiddo."

"kiddo?" She looked down the street and saw her house almost dissapointed that they were so near, she hoped for as many red lights as possible. She looked up at him and wanted to know him. she didnt want to see what was under his shirt. she wanted to talk, she liked it, his presence made her feel at ease and she didnt want it to end. regardless if she found him a bit undermining of her.

He pulled up by her place, "Home sweet home, Miss Annabelle, Next time tell your brother not to be so carelss- Ill see you tomorrow- Maybe" "Passenger door Unlock" He didnt get out of the car or say bye, he sat there griping the steering wheel as she got out.

He drove his vehicle into the garage and closed the garage door. it was pitch black, but he could still see though. His whole being was shaken up, not in a bad way, not in a baffling way, but in a familiarly unfamiliar way. He grabbed his stuff from the back seat, locked the car and went inside. He took his shoes off at the door, and thudded up to his room. He qucikly took a shower, put on some jeans and cowboy boots. He then headed down to the stable. Onyx was waiting for him, neighing happily at his presence. He brushed her gorgeous fur, cleaned out her hooves, and refilled the food and water. He then took her out for a quick relaxing run. He felt her mane in between his fingers, he leaned over to pet her nose, and her fur scratched at his skin. She was special, the wolf in him didnt scare her, she was in love with his wolf, his wolf made her happy. Once all her energy was gone, he rode her back to her space and headed back upstairs to sleep. He chomped on a protein bar and chugged a glass of water. He turned the fan on blast and was knocked out.

"Declan it was horrible at first." Annabelle had a bowl of cereal in front of her beside her Latin book and dance binder that held the choreography to the recital she would be in that Saturday. "My clothes were wrong, can you believe that! My fashion sense was questioned. A gay guy said I looked hideous!" Declan laughed. "Seems like a good first day to me, I talked to mom and dad you'll have your Mercedes by tomorrow afternoon, Saphire and I will drop it off so you wont have to catch rides home from practically strangers anymore" Annabelle looked up from her bowl. "It was slightly better than being left alone at CarCo, I thought Saph knew I was working today and we would need to car." Declan sighed. "We got in a little argument. She said she would be back in time to go get you though, I'm really sorry, Sis"

"It's fine." She heard the door open and close. "I got everything you asked for, and more." Saphire walked in with bags of binders and notebook pads and sticky notes a little purple leather bound book with a calender in it even." Annabelle got up and hugged her. "Thank's Saph you're my hero." She looked at the two and knew they needed to talk, they usually fought because of her and she hated being in the same room with the both of them when both were being stubborn. She grabbed the bags after putting her bowl in the sink. "I'm going to bed" she kissed Declan's cheek and walked upstairs to her room. She took off the clothes and slept in her bra and underwear she was to tired to care. She lifted the covers above her chin and thought about Jacob. Was he always such a stiff? Maybe she should learn from that. Not be so fun or happy or herself for that matter. She sighed and closed her eyes.

Annabelle had the breakfast set and the coffee brewed as she was told by six thirty. And Mr. Dorsey's clothes in place. She had Jacob's coffee black in his office waiting. She insisted on getting it. Shane was puzzled by it but let it be. She set the things she needed into place on her desk including a picture frame with her and Declan in it that he snuck in the bag. Shane had no comment on her outfit this morning. She was dressed in a white dress and leggings and had her hair up in a high pony tail. She started taking calls a notepad and pen in her hand already. She ran a few questions across Shane every once in a while but got the hang of the phone thing, it was the company names she had trouble remember. Brought her notebook with choreography in it and did the dance in her head when she had a whole two minutes of free time. She yawned her body wasn't used to being up so early and it was hard adjusting she had downed two cups of coffee already. "Good morning Mr. Dorsey." She smiled as he walked in hoping he would be pleased with her, he was right about her finding the best advice in Mr. Black. She let her guarfd down a tiny bit and stopped being so defensive she knew she had to adjust before but now she was willing to. She had left a few notes for Mr. Dorsey in his office and while exciting she saw Jacob. "Good morning Mr. Black" She smiled, she said nothing more it was as if the night had been erased. Annabelle thought it was a shame, of course he wouldn't take a second look at her here at work. She turned to her desk and began again with calls and organizing Mr. Dorsey's meetings. Her eyes always unwillingly looking up to see him.

Morning came too quick. For some reason he was extremely tired. He groggily woke up at five. He checked the horses. He then had the cook make him some high protein breakfast as he changed into a clean white polo that contrasted nicely with his skin and black suit pants, with a nice pair of black leather shoes. He combed his hair back, grabbed his briefcase and headed to the kitchen to eat. "Delicious as usual Mina, Thank you. I'll see you for dinner tonite." He opened the garage door to get his Lamborghini for today. The shiny yellow thing made his hands hum. He was groggy but looking forward to get to work, to see her again, to hear her voice, to watch her move, to see her smile and smell the White Lillies.

Dorsey nodded at her, "Good morning Anna- My notes are in there i am hoping" He then noted everything- Things look to be correct. He set his things down on his desk and headed for breakfast sipping on his much better coffee. Natalia walked in with her books in hand as well, "Guess today is study sessions i guess" She joked as she noticed Annabelle's books on her desk. She walked into her dads office and slumped into her favorite seat and grabbed a bagel. "She looks decent this morning dad"
"only because of Shane and Tristann" Dorsey commented. "What about Jacob? You forgot to compliment him in that sentence dad, how could you!" Natalia joked, "Oh hush- He is a good kid, you could learn a lot from him you know- You guys could really hit it off, have you ever thought of that?" "What about that Kai-zilla?" "She can be handled." "Maybe dad, he is very very- eye friendly, and we practically know everything about each other already. Ill see what i can muster up"

Jake looked at her and nodded, but he wished that he could stare at her, study her face. He saw the look of 'whats going on here' on Shanes face. He then noticed the black coffee on his desk. "I thought it was a joke at first, but then she insisted-" "Yea dont worry about it. Im gonna head over to breakfast- again" Jake dropped of his stuff on his couch and headed to Dorsey's office. He had his coffee mug in his hand. "And good morning to you too" Jake chimed just as they were finishing the conversation. Jake had heard everything, and was a bit annoyed but didnt mind all that much. "I was thinking we could talk to the Mitsubishi Motors Corporate Office about the Side door panels for their newest edition, because the side door had some kind of malfunction, which was then recreated and fix, but they need someone to finance the project for the rest of the already made vehicles." "sound good to me, have Diego and Marcus do that, you can leave when ever your minor business is done and all your meetings are done. "Sounds good" The buzzer sounded, the building was now open to all employees. He heard Annabelle jump a little in her seat, it made him chuckle inside. "And tell Anna that when Chasen and Boscolo call, take their info then transfer the call. They will probably call around 1 or 2, then she can go home. Will do.

Jake grabbed a bagel also from the table, kissed Natalia on the cheek and walked outside the door, "Mr. Dorsey would like you to take the Chasen and Boscolo call, take their information and then transfer the call into him, once thats done you can go home. It'll probably be around 1 or 2. Understood?" He didnt wait for a reply, it was hard for him to concentrate around her. "Shaaaaaane my good lady can you call Diego and Marcus into my office please." He told the two gentlemen what needed to be done for the Side Door Panel Malfunction Finance Project for Mitsubishi. He then made some courtesy calls and packed up for the day.

He went back to Annabelles desk, "Ill be waiting downstairs for you at 1:30, meet me when your done" He walked into Dorsey office and let him know what he had done and that he was leaving. Natalia looked him up and down, "Maybe you can escort me to class in your brand new lamborghini then Jake?" "Sure no prob" Jake ignored the flirtacious tone in her voice.
Natalia held onto jakes arm so longingly as they walked out the door.

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