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CH11:
Two weeks has past since the confrontation with Tim. Things has ran smoothly in Nathan's job and in his relationship with Haley; he hasn't cancelled at all once. Peyton has recovered and in a couple more days will be back to work. Currently Nathan and Lucas were at the Tree Hill High gym with the basketball team. The team were running laps around the gym and later throwing free shots.
"So Peyton has been good, right?" Nathan asked Lucas, in a low voice. Lucas turned to Nathan, sighing.
"Why don't you call her and ask her yourself?" Lucas asked.
"I don't want to. I already did a couple days ago. And I don't want her to think I'm always worrying about her" Nathan confessed.
"But you do worry about her, I understand that. You don't want her to go through what-
"Lucas, just answer the question" Nathan cut him.
"She's good, and excited to go back on the field. She's just waiting for you to give her and assignment" Lucas said.
"Speaking of assignments, I have a big one for you and Peyton" Nathan said.
"What is it?"
"Matt Spencer, CEO of some highly known music company called. I forgot the name, but he wants to get rid of a certain someone, his partner, Stephen Benson. The thing is that it has to look like a suicide, with a note attached about why he killed himself. This is where Peyton steps in, she needs to study his handwriting and you can do the job. Both of you will be flying of to Boston in one week" Nathan whispered, observing the team.
"Sounds challenging. I'm up to it" Lucas said.
"Good, I knew both of you were good for it. After practice I'll give you his file and everything else" Nathan said. Lucas nodded.
"Alright everyone line up, I'll be choosing teams! Nathan screamed.
WITH HALEY…
"Brooke I need you to go over these files and tell me the final cost and material of each" Haley said, handing her the file.
"Why cant Rachel do it? She is your secretary after all" Brooke coldly said. Haley rolled her eyes.
"Brooke, look she's busy doing other things. And for all I know, you also get to work for me. Ok. Stop bitching about it and do your job. I don't want to get in another fucking discussion with you, when at this point you could do what I'm asking you to" Haley said.
"Afraid of a little fight James? Or competition? Face it, you keep making me do this pointless jobs so you can get further ahead and leave me back where I certainly don't belong. I deserved this title and you know it! You know what? Enjoy your little glory now, but sooner than later I will be ahead of you!" Brooke yelled. Haley exhaled.
"Until than, you better get you ass back into your shared office and do what I'm asking you to. So here, and get the hell out of my office" Haley said, throwing the file to Brooke. Brooke stormed out of her office, Haley following her.
"Oh and Brooke, you'll never be ahead of me" Haley smiled. Brooke glared at her, walking away.
"What happened now?" Rachel asked, looking up at Haley.
"The usual, this title belongs to me, you suck, I'll get ahead of you, blah, blah, blah" Haley mocked. Rachel chuckled.
"She is so out of her head" Rachel said. Haley smiled.
"Well that's Brooke for you" Haley said, walking back to her office. Once she sat in her chair, Karen walked in. Haley immediately stood up again.
"Hello Karen, what can I help you with?" Haley asked.
"Hi Haley, I actually need to speak to you about something really important" Karen said, sitting on the chair, Haley sat as well.
"What is it?' Haley asked curiously.
"Well Haley, ever since I first laid eyes on your designs, my first impression was that your are for sure one of the most talented designers I ever met. So I have chosen you to direct our annual Fashion Ball" Karen said. Haley looked at her surreal.
"Are you serious? Thank you so much. I wont let you done" Haley rambled. Karen giggled.
"Yes, you have 4 months to get it all done. I have picked 3 known designers for you to choose on who you want to work with to help you with your designs. All you have to do is come up with the theme by the middle of the second month, and from there others can fix up the ball. All you got to do is the designs and pick out the models" Karen said.
"Ok, I'll get right on it. Thank you so much for this opportunity. I'm so grateful" Haley said, shaking Karen's hand.
"Good, I trust in you that you wont let me down" Karen said as she left her office. Haley jumped up and down once Karen left.
"Woohoo, go Haley" Haley said to herself, dancing.
AT LUNCH…
Getting her food, Haley walked over with Rachel and Jake, flirting of course and sitting rather close to one another. It's been two days since it was official; they were a couple.
"Hello, love birds" Haley smiled, sitting down with them. They both turned to her.
"You seem happy" Rachel said. Haley couldn't help smiling more.
"I am. You have no idea how much. Guess what Karen has just told me?" Haley asked them.
"What did she say to you?" Jake asked.
"She told me, I was chosen to direct the whole Fashion Ball" Haley squealed.
"Congrats" Jake said. Rachel, stood up from her chair, to hug Haley.
"OMG, Haley. Wow. This is big. If others like your collection, this is it. You'll have your own brand" Rachel said, hugging Haley.
"I know I'm so excited I cant wait to tell Nathan" Haley said, releasing from the hug.
"We have to celebrate. I know at my house, we'll have champagne and everything. Come today at 9, bring Nathan" Rachel said. Haley chuckled, this is why she loved Rachel, she was so supportive no matter what.
"Alright I'll tell him" Haley said, sitting back down.
"This is so rad" Rachel said, still standing up.
"I know, but you can sit down now. You seem more excited than me" Haley said.
"Does the rest of the company know?" Rachel asked, sitting back down.
"I don't think so, Jake didn't even know" Haley said.
"She's probably going to announce it this week" Jake said.
"Screw that, I'll tell every one right now" Rachel said, standing up again, but this time in her chair. Both Jake and Haley looked at one another, laughing at Rachel's behavior.
"Everyone listen up!" Rachel yelled.
"What do you have to tell us now Gatina? How badly you dress, because all of us already know that" Brooke said bitterly. Rachel looked down at her, glaring, then smirked.
"I believe that's you, but on to better news, other than Brooke's conceited self, guess who's in control of this years Fashion Ball?" Rachel asked them. All them responded to who or they didn't know.
"My girl Haley James is. She's in control and she will rock this thing. Everybody give a round of applause to her" Rachel said, pointing to Haley. Everyone clapped, and then walked to her, hugging her and saying congratulations. Brooke remained in her table, boiling in envy and anger. She sighed, walking away from the lunch room. Rachel smiled at her leaving, she loved making Brooke furious.
LATER THAT DAY..
Haley entered inside Nathan's house. She was so used to just walking in. He never really locked the door during the day time. Before she arrived to his house, she had dressed her self in a simple cocktail dress and made her hair, straight with curls in the end. She looked all downstairs, and he wasn't there. She walked upstairs. Once she stepped into the second floor, Nathan walked out of the room she has never seen.
"You fixed the room? Can I see?" Haley asked, walking closer to him. Nathan closed the door, instantly. Haley looked at him confused.
"No, not yet, I'm still deciding on material and accessories to add. I was just measuring it again" he lied, adjusting the lock, without Haley noticing.
"Oh, I just thought I saw- he leaned down kissing her.
"You look nice" he said after the kiss. She smiled.
"Thanks. I have big news to tell you, which evolves you getting dress too. So hurry, because we have to leave soon" Haley said.
"What is it?" Nathan asked.
"Don't worry about, now go" Haley said, spinning him around and smacking his ass as she pushed him away.
An hour later, both of them left the house and arrived at Rachel's apartment. Once they walked in, Rachel immediately hugged Haley.
"Hi Nathan, it's great to see you again" Rachel said, after the hug. He smiled.
"You too, now, what's this about?" he asked.
"He doesn't know yet?" Rachel asked. Haley shook her head.
"No, I want to tell him here. Where's Jake?" Haley asked.
"He's on his way, he's buying the beverages, but tell him" Rachel said.
"I'm dying of suspense here, what is it?" Nathan asked, turning to Haley. Haley smiled at him, inhaling.
"Ok, guess what my boss told me?" Haley asked him. He looked at her further, waiting.
"I get to direct the Fashion Ball this year! I get to design my own collection and execute it in the most famous fashion party" Haley said.
"Oh wow, congratulations babe" Nathan said, hugging Haley.
"Not only that, she gets to choose whatever designer to work with her" Rachel added.
"I'm so excited. This is big, I can get recognized and end up having my own line after this" Haley said, releasing from the hug. Moments later, Jake entered with bags of groceries.
"Oh, Nathan, this is my boyfriend Jake, Jake this is Nathan, Haley's man" Rachel said, helping him. Jake dropped the bag, shaking his hand.
"Hi" Jake said. Nathan greeted him also, but something about Jake looked familiar. And vice- versa for Jake.
"You look familiar. Do I know you from somewhere?" Jake asked. Nathan looked at him, keeping a calm, facial expression.
"No, I never seen you before. You must be confusing me with someone" Nathan responded.
"Maybe, yeah your right" Jake said, walking near Rachel.
"Here" Rachel handed, everyone a glass of champagne.
"This is for Haley, congrats girl, I know you will rock the ball" Rachel said, as everyone else drank. Nathan kissed Haley saying congratulating to her again, then excused himself to the bathroom. Once inside, he wet his face, washing it. Then he looked up, looking at himself. He did know Jake, well not exactly but he did know his twin brother, Bryan. A couple of years ago, he was assigned to kill a man in Arizona, someone got in his way, Bryan, and he accidentally killed him. Shot in the head, instantly dying. Nathan never meant to kill him. It just happened. After Bryan's death he attended his funeral, pretending he knew him, but kept it low key. And that's where he saw Jake and his family. Suffering for his mistake. He remembered that feeling from a previous episode. But he never wants to think about it again. He signed, wiping his face and went back to enjoy Haley's party.
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