The ties that Bind
Chapter 2:
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A.N. First off I am so so so so so so sorry that i haven't updated in like forever. Things have been hectic and i haven't been able to really get on the computer. i have like up until chapter like 6 saved on my Ipod so i'm going to start getting my ass in gear in publishing them. thanks for the review you made my day :) this chapter is written in Madeline's POV hope you like it!
Madeline POV:
I sighed lightly sifting through the paper work on my desk that really didn't interest me. I felt... off, which was odd because the office was genrally where I felt most at ease. Well, usually but today was an off day which both irritated and frustrated me. Alison was smirking at me, she knew I was annoyed and it was written across me her. We never could keep secrets from each other but this time it was like I had a secret but didn't know what it was yet.
Did I mention how much i love frustration?
I glanced back over at Alison and scowled at her which made he laugh, "Maddy honey you look annoyed, or frustrated. either one is uncommon for you, what's wrong?" I sighed again and rolled up my sleeves to the centre of my forearms and rubbed my temples, "I don't know Ally, I guess i'm just tired, or something." Alison frowned and walked over putting her arm around my shoulders with slight force and kissed the top of my head. "This doesn't have anything to do with a certain Colonel James Rhodes, does it?" I fely myself smiling in spite of myself, but the smile died quickly. i had a five minute encounter with the man, no, this had nothing to do with him.
Right?
Alison smiled laughing lightly and hugged my shoulder lightly. "Ahh, I see. Make sure to invite me to your wedding. I call dibbs on being your maid of honour!" I laughed lightly at the idea and shrugged, "Why do engaged people become obsessed with marrying off everyone around them?" Alison smiled and shrugged lightly, "Because we want to see everyone around us as happy as we are." I laughed lightly at her sureness, as if she was stating a fact. Just then a knock came at the door, and speak of the devil, Alison's finacee Clarke appeared at the door. After the ensuing hugging and kissing and soon to be married people activity had passed Aluison gathered up her things to leave. " Maddy honey, don't stay here all night. Go home at a decent time please, i'll see you later." With that she was gone and I was alone. I shuddered, i didn't like being alone despite what people seem to think.
I sighed for what seemed like the hundredth time and began to shut down my computer, filing away the paper work on my desk. As I was doing so i happened to come across a number that made my pulse jump. There on a piece of paper in front of me was the name James Rhodes and a telephone number. I picked it up and blinked, I could call him. I could, but I wouldn't because I was a coward. I was afraid. My mind wandered back to when Alison had mentioned marrying Colonel Rhodes. He was quite the handsome man, very handsome in fact. He had nice shoulders and brown eyes that made my knees weak. I didn't care that he was black, that didn't matter to me in the slightest. He was tall and I would put money on the fact he was muscled and toned and perfect in every way.
Then again, so was Seth.
I winced when I thought his name and pulled my knees to my chest and glanced back down at the paper and nearly died of a heart attack. He was going to be here tomorrow as liason to stark industies! For a meeting! A meeting that I had not planned or known about! Holy fricking shit! Alison had said nothing! I'm going to have to kill her, and i'm going to have to do it very slowly. I yawned and looked at the clock. i would have to do it tomorrow, it was too late and I was too tired to do it now. Alison always was lucky.
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I screamed jolting wide awake in my bed. I was covered in sweat, and trembling at the dream, or rather nightmare i had just came from. I pulled my knees to my chest and wiled the images to leave my head.
I was safe.
In my bed.
Seth couldn't hurt me here.
I chanted these things over and over in my head until there were the only thing that mattered. Slowly I got out of bed, it was two in the morning, damn I was never going to get anymore sleep. I sat in my kitchen and began to prepare notes for the meeting tomorrow with Stark Industires. James' number was still stuck in my brain. I wanted to call him, but how could I? I had acted terrible at the party. I hadn't meant to, but I had been rude to him. It didn't matter because i would see him tomorrow at the meeting that Alison had not toldd me about. This was going to be fun.
A.N. Yay for chapter two! Hopefully you like it as the next couple will be written in Rhodey's POV. Do not fret it will get more interesting as we go. as always Read and review and don't eat me for any spelling errors! Have a good day :)