Tony Stark. Genius. Billionaire. Playboy. One the worst people you could possibly work for.
Pepper Potts was one of the unlucky few to work for the corrupt businessman. The worst part of it is that she essentially sees him roughly every day being a nonstop annoyance.
She would leave instantly if she could. You would think the only thing holding her back was the pay, but it's not. Instead, it's the living hell Mr. Stark would give her if she ever did leave.
To Stark, Pepper is a very useful tool. She basically runs Stark Industries for him. Losing her would be absolutely devastating and he would do anything to keep her there.
Even though she is very beneficial, he treats her like waste. While she's working nightly he usually enjoys his free time by himself or a woman he can sleep with. However, in the morning he makes it his mission to be there when she is. That's when he can have fun with his pet.
"Hey sweetcheeks," The narcissistic man greeted flirtatiously.
Pepper simply rolled her eyes as she tried to keep her gaze on the computer screen. She was in the middle of writing reports and sorting out files. There wasn't any time for his shenanigans.
Tony frowned at the lack of attention he was getting. He always hated her attempts to ignore him, although it was always enjoyable figuring out ways to gain her focus.
He walked closer to her and leaned against the desk. "Watcha up to, dollface?" He asked while taking a glimpse of the computer screen.
Pepper sighed, "Just filling in some reports Mr. Stark. Also, you have a meeting in an hour, I suggest you get ready." She was hoping that he would go and leave her alone. Alas, that wouldn't be the case since the meeting wasn't urgent.
Stark clicked his tongue while shaking his head slowly. "JARVIS! Cancel my 12!"
"Right away sir," said a voice coming from the walls.
It was then that Pepper had mentally groaned. She better suck it up and deal with her problematic boss as usual. Today was just going to be one of those days.
"Can I help you with anything?" Pepper asked with a raised eyebrow.
He answered with a smile, "Nope, I just want to see how my busy bee is doing." He poked her nose as he talked.
Pepper tried to keep herself composed. "I'm doing fine, Mr. Stark."
"Good. Great!" Tony just loved getting her frustrated. He found it oddly adorable and couldn't get enough of it. "Oh hey I have a favor to ask you. Could you work this weekend? I'm occupied doing… something else."
Her eyes widened, "But you said I get the weekend off! I already made plans!"
"Whoops," he said with a smirk, "I guess you'll just have to cancel them." He crossed his arms and waited for her reaction.
Pepper didn't do or say anything except for accepting the task. This would be a normal occurrence, she wasn't even sure why she was surprised at this point. "Alright," She responded quietly.
It wasn't the reaction Tony was looking for but, oh well. He got off of the desk and uncrossed his arms. "Well, I'm off then. Better hurry up and finish those files if you want to get out early."
As he walked away, she ran her fingers through her head. It was a mistake taking the job offer, if only she knew then what she would be in for. If only she didn't fall for the Stark charm and dashing good looks.
Before she could continue her work a blinding light surrounded her. When it was gone Pepper rubbed her eyes and waited for them to adjust to the area.
She got up from her seat and wondered if anyone else had been affected by the bright light. After she opened the door to the hallway, she noticed that Tony was laying on the ground.
Tony looked different for some reason. He was no longer wearing formal attire, but a white shirt and jeans. There was confusion all over his face as if he had no idea where he was.
"Wasn't I just in the lab a second ago?" He muttered to himself.
Now it was Pepper's turn to be confused. How could he have been in his lab if he just left her office room? "Mr. Stark are you ok?"
Tony gave his fiancé an odd look, "Mr. Stark? Since when did you start calling me that? Hold on… What's going on here?"
