I stepped closer towards the table where the handsome British guy was sitting. He looked up from the newspaper and smiled to me.

"May I help you?"

I gave him a nervous smile, "Yea, hey. My name is Charlie Grey. May I sit?"

The guy smiled one more, "Oh, how rude of me . . .yes of course, sit."

I smiled back and sat down, taking a deep breath. In that moment he offered me his hand,

"My name is Thomas Gibbs, nice to meet you."

Thomas Gibbs? That's sounds familiar . . .wait a second . .

"You're the CEO of Eco International."

He smiled, "yes, that's me."

"Oh.", I made a face. Now that I think bout, I don't really have any experience and a company that big is not likely gonna have me.

He lifted his eyebrow, "You sound disappointed."

"Well, you see, James, the bartender, told me that you own a company who's dealing with ecology and since I'm writing my PhD I wanted to ask you for a job but now that I know what company is . . .yea, I'm not really experienced."

He nodded, "Any your feel of study is?"

"Air."

He raised his eyebrows, "Really? How come?"

"Well, it's not really an explored area so there's a lot you can do and find out. I guess that's what got me interested in it."

He smiled, "I guess I can help you then." and I smiled back.

We talked for about an hour. He told me that he was a mechanical engineer, he really struggled with his company in the beginning but he made it.

An hour later

"Okay, what do you say with this . . .I have labs here and in London. Since you don't really have any experience, I would advise you to stay here for a while and then come to London . . .if that's okay with you."

I nodded, "Hey, if I get the job, I'm up for anything."

He nodded, "Okay then. I'm gonna give you the address and you will come and visit us on Monday . . .let's say ten in the morning?"

"It's a deal."

He stood up from his chair, "Well, it was nice meeting you miss Grey and I hope you will get the job."

I smiled, "The hope is mutual."

He nodded, "Well, have a nice weekend. See you on Monday."

I stood up from my seat and waved him goodbye.

"You talked for a while. What happened?", I heard James from behind and I turned around, holding the paper with the address in my hands, smiling,

"He's interviewing me for a position in his company. Isn't that great?"

He nodded, "You see? You just have to take a risk."

"Sir, you seem lost in your mind. Is something bothering you?"

I sighed and crossed my arms, "I saw her today."

"Who did you saw, sir? Miss Grey?"

"Yes. She saw me . . .she saw me with Pepper."

"And?"

I stood up, "And . . .nothing. She's leaving America in a week or so."

"Are you going to do something, sir?"

I rubbed my forehead, "I . . .I don't know. Everything was fine until a saw her and now I can't get her out of my mind . . .again."

"Why did you get back with miss Pots if you don't love her?"

I made a face, "Who told you that I don't love her?"

"Sir, your thinking about another woman. I don't really know a lot about relationships but I'm almost certain that, if you love someone, don't thing about a second party."

He was right.

"Sir, why don't you talk to her . . .and to miss Pots?"

I nodded, "I should do that, right?"

"That would be smart."

"Tony, I'm home.", I heard Peppers voice from the up stairs.

I took a deep breath "Well, now's my chance. Wish me luck J.A.R.V.I.S."

"Good luck, sir."

I walked up stairs and saw Pepper smiling at me.

"Hey, you've been working?"

I nodded, "Yea."

I was probably looking really worried because she made a face and stepped closer to me, "Are you okay?"

Just take the risk Tony, come on!

"We need to talk.", I grabbed her by the hand and lead her towards the couch.

"Sit.", I told her and she did.

"Tony, whats wrong? Your scaring me.", her eyes where full of worries.

"I-I don't think this is going to work."

She gave me a look, "What's not going to work?"

"You and I."

There was a long pause before she spoke again, "It's because of the girl I saw you with?"

"No . . .it's because of me. I'm sorry but I will have to ask you to leave."

She nodded, "I understand."

"Okay . . .I'm glad. Now, I have to do one more thing."

I grabbed my jacket and left the tower in a hurry.

I closed the door behind me and smiled. True, I would be happier with London but hey, you have to start somewhere.

I took my clothes of and left the water running into my bathtub.

In that moment, for no reason, I remembered Tony and Pepper . . .and how she kissed him. I felt a weird feeling inside of me.

"Am I jealous?", I asked myself, out loud.

No, I can't be. I mean, we where just, you know. We weren't even friends, just acquaintances, there's no reason for me to be jealous.

The tub was ready and I went in. The water was just perfect. I laid down and felt relaxed. Then, Thomas popped in my mind.

He is handsome but blond . . .I don't really like blond guys. I like black guys, like-

In that moment, the doorbell rang and i growled, "Who the hell is know?"

I warped a towel around myself and walked out of the bathroom.

"Who is it?", I yelled.

"Tony."

I stopped in front of the door.

Tony?

"What do you want?"

"Can you just open the door?"

I put my arm on my hip, "And why should I do that?"

"Because I would like to talk to you."

"And what if I don't want to talk to you?"

"Charles, please?"

Ugh, I hated that nickname.

I sighed and unlocked the door. Tony stepped in,

"Hey."

"Hey. I'm just going to dress."

"Oh, okay."

I left him in the living room and went into my bedroom.

This could get interesting.