Chapter 10
"Any movement with your Dad?"
"Not that I know of. I'm not incorporated in the company yet. I think he knows I suspect he's doing dodgy business dealings, but he hasn't let me in on it yet. It's just a matter of time. He's already started to get me to go on a couple of assignments for business. He wants me to get close to a girl, Haley James. Her father owns XL Laboratories. Dad said he's thinking of selling, but I think there's something else to it."
"You should do it. Trust me when I say this, Haley James is more than capable of taking care of herself."
"You know her?"
"Not personally. I know of her. Can't tell you anymore I'm afraid. Classified. If you want to get to her then here's your chance. She's sitting with Peyton Sawyer behind you."
"You don't miss anything do you."
"Nope. That's what they pay me the small bucks for."
"You want to come over with me?"
"Wuss."
"Shut up. If you weren't an agent I'd deck you."
"Yeah, but I am so what are you going to do about it?"
"Invite Peyton on your behalf on a double."
Jake looked almost horrified as Nathan started to stand. "Don't you dare."
"Too late," Nathan grinned evilly before walking over to the girl's table.
"Oh my god Haley, that Nathan guy's walking over here."
"What?"
"You should so go out with him if he asks you out."
"Peyton…
"Think of it as assisting with the mission. And if you get laid in the process so much the better."
"Peyton."
"What, you need a good screwing. You haven't had a date for over a year and no one's been into your pants for much longer. Pretend your Brooke."
"That's not possible. And how do you know no one's been in my pants."
Unfortunately, Nathan walked up just in time to hear Haley's remark.
"Do I even want to know what you're talking about?"
"No, not really. Hi, I'm Peyton."
"Nathan Scott. And this of course is the beautiful Haley James that I met at my father's party the other night."
"Um, hi
"You don't remember me do you."
"No, I do, I just didn't expect to see you again, that's all."
"I am wounded that you think I wouldn't pursue you. Anyway, my friend over there and I were wondering if you lovely ladies would be interested in accompanying us to a venue of your choice on the weekend."
Peyton looked over towards Jake and grinned. "And why can't your friend come over here and ask me himself."
"Well to be honest with you he's a chicken shit, but that doesn't mean he's not a nice guy."
"We'd love to, wouldn't we Haley."
"What?" Haley sat there in stunned silence. Why the hell was a guy like Nathan Scott going after a girl like her?
"Great, so that's settled. We'll meet you there Saturday night at 7:00."
"Great, see you there."
Haley shook herself back to the present. "Where are we going?"
Peyton grinned at Haley. "You'll see when you get there. Oh and Nathan, don't wear anything too good."