A Look into the Future: Jacob Black Chapter 2
Annabelle couldn't help but hear what the Dormsey's were saying, Jacob seemed to be a piece of meat to Natalia, she lost a few respect points there. She didn't like their conversation about her, again repeating that she looked hideous the first day on the job, which she still disagreed with. She concentrated on the papers before her, She was bewildered when Jacob asked to meet her at downstairs at 1:30, well it was more like she was told to be there. She looked up from her papers. "Shane?" he looked up from the pink sticky note he was writing on. "Hmm?" "Who is Kai-Zilla?" She asked. Shane explained the situation in a hushed tone. She sneered of course he had a girlfriend. She looked down at her notebooks and looked over the chorus of the dance, she had a solo and had to go to class after she got out of work, Declan had texted her letting her know where Saphire had parked her car. Her thoughts kept traveling back to Jacob. He had no interest in her she knew that. She hardly looked like she belonged there, next to Natalia Annabelle was average, who knew what this Kai girl looked like probably another Victoria's Secret model clone, Jacob would have nothing less right? Annabelle rubbed her arm and looked up as she saw Natalia and Jacob walk out Mr. Dorsey's office. "Have a good afternoon, Ms. Dorsey," she turned to Jacob "Mr. Black." she turned from watching them walk away a bit annoyed. She turned her attention to the frame of Declan and herself.
They had lived back and for from New York and Canada for years. She sometimes wondered if she deserved what her father had done to her. She was always trouble for her family. In the public eye they were always watched and Annabelle gave them many things to write about. She had been in therapy for months before returning to New York. She didn't know what was wrong with her back then? Was she just some kind of attention whore? A slight case of being Bi Polar?
The phone's ring interrupted her thoughts as she answered it "CarCo Mr. Dorseys office, how can I help you?" she scribbled down information from Chasen and Boscolo, whomever they were, and transferred it to Mr Dorsey's office, she gathered her things and headed downstairs, she didn't expect to see Jacob, He was probably still babysitting Natalia, She walked to the same bench as yesterday, she saw her lovely car waiting for her, a caramel apple red. She smiled. She checked one of her phones she would give Jacob eight minutes to show up, she had to be at a class soon. 1:37. she hummed as she waited,
Jake pulled up in his gorgeous yellow Lamborghini "Back on the bench huh- You shouldn't get too attached to it though it'll probably be removed one of these days." Jake was now wearing just a turquoise t-shirt instead of his polo and _ was kind of audible inside the car. "What are you doing now? You don't have class till later- cause he let you out early?" Jake wanted to take her shopping, because she really needed a set style for work, something he liked looking at, and something that Shane wouldntPage 1 of 9
throw a hissyfit about.how do i go about asking her- she will hate me even more than she already does
Annabelle looked up from her phone. "You asked me to meet you here remember?" She stoof up from the bench, "I was probably just gonna go to the studio and practice, i have nothing better to do."
"Well hop in- I would like to take you some where, it'll be fun" Jake had one arm hanging out the car window and the other tapping on the steering wheel. "and i'll drop you off at school if you need me to"
Annabelle looked up at her back to jacob "Umm...where are we going?"
"Just get good grief, you'll find out soon enough"
"My car is over there" She gestured, she was reluctant to get in the car but wanted to, very badly. to hell with it. She walked over to the passengers side "tell the car to unlock the door: she smiled
Jake was felt he was gonna be let down for a minute when she said her car was over there. Jake chuckled, "This one doesnt do that" He pressed the button to unlock the car door. He revved the engine a bit as she was getting in. Once shut he sped of toward Soho
Annabelle took off the coat she was wearing, her arms were bear, she released her hair from the pony tail holder and shook it a bit. She wasnt sure how to make conversation with him, she wasnt even sure why she was with him.
It was that scent again, why was she only wearing the White Lillie, did she not have any other perfume, something that didnt make his emotions flare up, something that didnt make his hormones go wild. He turned up his Ipod and drove, relaxed, to him there was no awkwarness. He didnt try to make conversation with her, there was nothing to say, he knew almost everything about her life and she knew nothing about a stop light he decided to tell her, "We are going to SoHo, you are going shopping with me." And that was all he said
Annabelle sat up, another insult on her clothes, she sighed. "Mr. Dormsey make you take me?"
No, actually, I wanted to take, Dorsey doesnt even know we are together right now- well he probably does now, somebody has probably told him." Jake was serious. Dorsey had eyes everywhere. He had goons, sercurity and people loyal to him or scared of him all over the world. The only place jake knew there were no eyes, was his property- He made sure of that, very very thoroughly, his life depended on it. "I just want to warn you, there could be and most probably will be a lot of media there if anyone knows, Kai could show up, Natalia couls show up even Dorsey himself could show up- so be careful how you carry yourself." Jake just realized that he hated that Annabelle was here, she didnt deserve this, why again, would a dad do this to her daughter Jake knew that Mr. Coin knew what it would be like for her, to have all these eyes on her, to never be able to rest, because she was Dorsey's Assistant, no assistant in the entirety of NY had to face that, well, maybe a few others
Annabelle looked up at Jacob and sighed, of course her father would have her take this job to behave, she should have known and didnt realize it untill now, in Canada the Coin family was always the topic of discussion now they would be again, she was bound to mess up, she just wanted to be normal again. "So which is your girlfriend?" She looked up at him pulling a wave of her hair behind her shoulder
Renee Kunar: Jake knew the question was coming, but he didnt want to answer it. "Both are mainly politics, Kai is the one i am sleeping with if thats what you are asking. But its all politics, its not as if we are going to get married or anything, honestly i dont think i even like her. Her sister, Lonna, is a pretty nice girl though, and she is the only reason i tolerate Kai, Lonna really looks out for me. And well, you know Natalia, my boss' daughter, i think Dorsey wants us to be together, but i want to make sure that it doesnt happen, not only will i lose my job but it could turn into a was talking WAYYYY too much. This was unnatural for him. Usually he is pretty quiet, colorless, simple, but now, words wouldnt stop spewing out
Annabelle only stared at him as he spoke, what to say to that she adjusted a bit in her seat, she wanted to pull her feet up but was afraid. "So you dont like being the eye candy thats quite suprising." She let down the sunshield and looked in the mirror adjusting a slight smudge of her eyeshadow "i get it, look good and play nice, not very hard rules to fallow, Mr Black."
"Why is that surprising? Women throw themselves at me for my money and for the job i have and the name i have made, not the person i am, not my family or my culture- its very hard to like people who dont even know you and dont care to know you. Thats why i, as you put it 'look good and play nice' thats actually the perfect words for what life is for me right now" Jake pulled up to Burberry, the door atendant was exilerated to see the Lamborghini, and even more so because it was Jake, the man knew he was getting tipped well today. Valet came and opened the door for him and then the door for Annabelle. Jake still hadnt held the door for her, he hoped that she didnt read into that too much.
The doorman opened the door for the two of them and two young sales women approached them in a giddy manner, they were hyenas on the prowl, they could smell it when someone walked in and had a lot of money to spend.
"Hello sir, Ma'am good day, how can we be of assistance to you today?"
"Well Miss. Coin here needs a new wardrobe, is Maddy here today? She knows what i am looking for-"
"Yes one second sir i will go get her"
"i like my clothes..." Annabelle muttered
Maddy was the woman who helped him out when he needed a new wardrobe, she was a genuine lady and she knew the style he liked on women
she was suprised to hear what he had to say, he wasnt the stone cole inhuman man she thought him to be, she dreaded thinking that she would have to be like that, lose herself, not be able to express the way she was. it was exactly what her dad wanted
She greeted him with a motherly hug and a kiss on the cheek, "What have you brought me today Jacob my love?" "Well Maddy, This is Annabelle, a new assistant for Mr. Dorsey, she will be needing a new attire, though she is being difficult- she doesnt want a change of style." Jake sat down on one of the couches and allowed maddy to do her magic
Annabelle bit her lip annoyed. "I'm the difficult one? I;ll have you know Mr, Black my style was highly looked upon back home." She smiled to Maddy and turned as she was told. "I could help you with your outfits anytime." She smiled hoping he knew she was only trying to play with him.
"Hopefully not all Canadians have your style, then i might just have to send Maddy up there to straighten them up" Madeline chuckled, "I will bring out some garments, she will try them on for you then?" Jake nodded. Madeline brought four blouses and two skirts and a few trousers a jacket to create multiple outfits.
Annabelle looked at the first few that were brought out. She wanted prints and patters and casual but timely she felt this to be boring. She scoffed and looked up at Jacob. "I refuse." she crossed her arms. "these are boring, The way i see it if i cant look pretty dancing in it then thiers no way it will touch my skin."
Jake sat up in his seat, "Then i guess you should start looking for a job that allows you to look like a cat"
Jake looked at Maddy again, "Bring out more colorful things please, it seems mis dancer here would like some patterns."
she stopped and looked up at him "I plan to." she looked to Maddy apologetically.
when she was gone she turned to him, "Im not trying to be difficult, I would just like some imput in what i look like. Natalia walks around in shorts and thats fine, i wear a plaid skirt and i belong back in Vanderbilt.:
"She doesnt work in that office-" was all jake said, "You must remember this is a company, you work on the very top floor, if you havnt noticed this a multi billion dollar company that has more that you can imagine- but i will be nice to you she will bring some different things out- but the will be business atttire"
Annabelle rolled her eyes, she had slipped off her heels and pointed her feet. a habbit that was actually bad for her, she looked to Jacob, she found the way he stared at her a bit uncomfortable. but she liked the attention that he was giving her. "I like poofy skirts" she said as she walked off the pedistood towards a display of skirts behind jacob , her feet were cold against the floor.
"You wont get too many poofy skirts my dear, but ill try my best" Madeline said walking in with a bunch of outfits.
Annabelle smiled. "You know you can make a navy color go with almost anything, especially with this particular cut, get me five of these and i can have a decent work style for you every day."She looked over the new outfits that were presented she didnt like them but she figured it would be best to not complain about them. She sighed and took them into a dressing room and changed into one she found most presentable, she hated skirts that stopped at the knee what was the point of having gorgeous dance legs and unable to show them off. she pulled the skirt up a bit making it about four inches above the knee from where it was supposed to be and stepped out. "What do you think?"
Jake looked at her, she didnt look bad, but her knees were showing "come here" she needed to get over this childish habit fast, he tugged at her skirt till it dropped to where it was supposed to be, "Much better, keep this one aside Maddy" He looked at her walk back to the dressing room, Jakes cell phone rang, it played a native American thunder drum tune. " Jacob Black" he answere in his business tone "Hi baby! Where are you i am at Carco waiting for you love- I wanted to have dinner tonight" Kai's whiney voice was on the other line "Kai, babe, im doing something right now, but dinner sounds good, ill pick you up at 7, be ready babe, im not going to wait long-"
Jake clicked off the phone and stood up, he was next to Annabelle in an instant, as if he teleported. He snatched the card out of Annabelles hand, politely of course, "You're not done shopping- you can't wear one outfit everyday, and class isnt in another 2hrs, i know you class schedule" Jake put the card back in her purse. Maddy knew jake was paying so he didnt have to worry about that
Annabelle hated the way he towered over her, she pumped her wrists against the end of her shorts, they were booty shorts and inappropriate for where she was at. "How do you know my schedule?" She asked. she wanted to make an excuse to leave, but she wanted to stay, with him... She looked down at the outfits. she didnt want to be one of the other puppies that fallowed Jake around and stared at him with googly eyes, she was afraid that letting what she heard bother her so much would turn her just into Jake. "You're busy now though."
"That look nice- Find something colorful remember- your purples and greens that you were looking for" Jake imagined her going to a gala with him, how gorgeously simple she would look on his arm.
Annabelle changed a few more times always coming out to show Jacob and get his seal of approval, she looked at his eyes when he looked at her every time the lights reflected in them, "Mr. Black may i ask you something?"
"mmm go ahead"
"Why did you bring me here? Really? "Do you hate the way i dress that much?""To buy you cloths- Im not a liar Miss Coin, i am doing as i came here to do. And yes you have never worked like this before adn you didnt know, so i came here to help you- I have no other ulterior motives, im not trying to get in your pants or take your money, if thats what you are thinking, i have no need for that." Jake stood and as he did so his head pounded, as if his last heart beat was in his head, jake stumbled back down onto the couch, trying to pretend as if it was nothing. He stood up again, and he was fine. He paid for the cloths and had the door man put them in his trunk and help Annabelle back into the car. Jake went to the bathroom real quick. He knew what that was, that was someone in the pack trying really hard to talk to him in their wolf formwhat happened He called Sam to see if Emily was home or not, or if something was happening that he needed to be there for.
Emily answered the phone, "Hey Jake, you sound nervous, whats wrong?" "Someone was trying to talk to me, or was hurt or something in their wolf form, is everyone ok?" "Oh dear, we didnt think this would happen, sorry jake, but Brady imprinted on a little girl today, and that was all the hollabaloo going on here, they were just picking on him, everything is fine. But speaking of such things, when is this billion air business man going to come visit us poor folk up here in La Push?" Jake was relieved, "Thats good new Em, and you hush now, i miss you guys, ill try and come this weekend, i have to make sure everything is alright here and ill be there" Jake hung up and sighed in relief
Annabelle gave him a look to kill. She crossed her arms again and pulled her hair behind her ears before storming out, the sales attendants stared as she got in the passenger seat of the car and waited. she had no shoes on and pulled her feet up indian style. She was angry, insulted, the thought of her as one of those lap dogs.
He went out to the car, forgetting her response to his comment. Just as he was getting into the car he heard his name from across the street, "Jacob!" Kai came waddling across the street to him "Hi sexy, what are you doing here in Soho! Shopping without me?" Kai held onto jake like a clingly old bat, but jake was jake, he kissed her as she did him, amd gave her a hug with his arm around her waist, "I camer here to help someone with their business attire- I thought we were meeting for dinner" "Yes we are, but i didnt purposely run into you you know- i was just shopping with diane and the girls" Jake knew that was a lie, Kai was like a little stalker "All right babe, i need to go back to the office and then go home to chane alright "Ill be there at 7 be ready" With that Kai waddled off. and jake got into the car. The first song that came on from his ipod was skillet, how perfect for the situation. Jake revved the engine and sped off towards Carco
Annabelle said nothing her lips were pursed in a line of annoyance, so that was Kai of course she was a beautiful leggy blond, how exceeding of expectations. She only looked up at Jacob when she felt him staring at her, she wanted to yell and scream at him and tell him how she thought he was one of the rudest person's she had ever met. Although therapy advised her against it she inhaled and exhaled and tried not to think of him. Perhaps she was hopeless. Kai hadnt even noticed her in the car. she wasnt sure if that was fortunate or not. She didnt want to seem to childish she knew Jacob already thought so little of her. She sat up and regained her posture. but kept her look of annoyance for Jacob clear.
He dropped her off in the parking lot. He got out of the car to put the bags in her car- it was a cute car, something he didnt expect her to drive, "have a good rest of the day Miss Coin, ill be seeing you tomorrow" with the jake got back in his car and drove off. He drove fast through the back roads onto the country roads where he drove so fast that it looked as if he was running on all fours.
Annabelle walked into Julliard with the same ensemble she had presented to Jacob. She took a few turns and entered he studio for her least favorite dance classes, hip-hop. She was told Julliard was there to help her learn new styles of dance but she just couldn't learn this, tell her to do any complex ballet or modern trick but she just couldn't find away to make her body pop and lock the way her instructors told her no matter how hard she tried. She was accepted into Julliard because of her versatility it was rare you could mix the modern contemporary flare with classical ballet and not end up with a train wreck but somehow Annabelle managed.
"Annabelle!" Lilly sprang up from a split stretch she was in the middle of. "Hi, Lilly," Lilly was probably the first person in Julliard that made Annabelle feel welcomed she was sweet to her on the first day they were both nervous and ended up sitting beside each other in orientation. Since then best friends. "Tell me all about your Job!" Annabelle shook her head. "Nah, it's no fun, I've just been wanting to dance these past few days. The instructor walked in and showed them the choreography they would be performing, a few hours later Annabelle had it, she had to think about it though which was one of the worst qualities she found in dancers and hated that this type of dance always brought it out in her, she had a solo, the pretty contemp stuff was supposed to come out in it and as always it was her job to make her class look lovely.
The weekend with the boys was great, Jake hadnt realized how much he had missed Em's cooking. Everytime he went back there, all the memories dancing in his head, he remembered everything, everything. He was just glad that there were no more wars going on or trouble, he liked his simple life in NY, he loved his horses, music and the water, oh and his cars of course. He came back home, sweaty like he usually is when he comes back from a run across the country. He was glad Brayd found someone, he was grown up now, but to us he was still that tiny little guy- things were great at home, not much had changed. He went to go take a swim in the ocean to cool off.
Jake surprisingly came into the office wear just a nice tshirt and khakis, he was in a good mood like he usually is after a visit home. He brought the Zonda to work today, and he had plans to meet up with Garrison and Jason after work for dinner and a game of pool. Shane had everything ready as usual, "Good morning Shane- " "You went home didnt you? Your very chipper sir" "Hmmm i am, arnt i, well thats kinda great" Shane stared at jakes back and butt as he walked into this office. Jake left the door open because he did that sometimes, to make is easier for people to communicate with him easier
Annabelle looked up from the phone call she was on as as she jotted down a few more things she looked over to shane. she wore a tan dress suitable enough for the office, she wanted to wear jeans but wasnt sure if she should even try, she assumed they were to casual, "You're drooling, shane." she laughed. She tried keeping Jacob out of sight and out of mind. She hadnt had the opportunity to thank him for the clothes, she didnt speak to him the entire way home and hadnt since and had no intention to, why make his head any bigger.
"Oh Hush, no one needs to here about how i lust after my boss" shane whispered to her. "You're look pretty darm cute yourself Annabelle, so the shopping trip helpped huh?" Shane was doing his shane thing, flagging emails, sending emails, updating the calendar and taking notes about what Jakes was yelling over to him while making conversatio with Annabelle, he really liked the girl. She brought a new air to the office, a bit refreshing.
Natalia bounced up to Shane's desk, "Mr. Uptight is in his office i am gussing- What does his schedule look like today?" "Busy my dear" shane said "Why? Did you want me to add anythin into it?" "I think she just wanted me to drive her to school" Jake said from the doorway, "You're getting spoiled Natalia- The limos aren't good enough, you have to go after my beuts too now huh?" jake said jokingly leaning against the door frame and his arms crossed at his chest. Natalia walked over to him, "So im being a pain arn't i?" natalia pouted "Oh please, Natalia seriously, your 22 stop pretending that i dont know what your trying to do here, you are going to get me fired" He kept his tone still light hearted, but made sure his words were clear enough for her to understand. "Aw Jake, your no fun"
She batted at his shoulder, "We could at least have a fling you know- That would run Kai-Zilla up the wall" "Yea, and make me have a bad reputation" "But you already have a bad reputation, First of all, everyone knows you have been with every bachelorette in town and the next one over, and your with Kai" Jake straightened up "Natalia, you know i have anger issues, you might want to stop yourself there-" Dorsey came out of his office to check out the rucous which cut Jakes speech short
"What is this" "Mr. Dorsey, i would appreciate if she didnt make it out to be as if i am a player" Jake walk out of the intersection of the offices and went downstairs to the in office gym on the 8th floor.
"Natalia- My office, now" Natalia walked, looking as if she was defeated. "Sorry dad" "That was a bit too much, and in front of Shane, stupid girl" "I guess thats not going any where" "Stop pushing it- I can't afford to lose him, plus i like the kid- calm down"
Annabelle looked from the two at first keeping her mouth shut and eyes up. Natalia was beautiful why would Jacob deny her? were polotics all that big of a deal to him, if that was the case where did the real Jake begin and the real one end. She heard the scolding and a few minutes later she saw Natalia walking out head held high as trianed. Annabelle looked back at the sticky note she was writing. She knocked on the door to Mr. Dorsey's office and handed him the notes she had taken for the day.
Shane just shook his head, so much drama, only if he was gay, there wouldnt be so drama. And he was thick headed with his principles, stupid boy, you were supposed to loose those years ago, Shane thought to himself. "Hey" Shane whispered over to Annabelle "For lunch break want to sneak over to the gym and watch Jacob workout, almost everyone watches, even the guys in there. He is incredible" Shane kept a hushed tone to make sure his voice didnt carry into Dorsey's office.
Annabelle looked at Shane, "His abs dont really interest me much Shane, i have a recital i have to get ready for this weekend, i actually have to go to Tristan and get my measuremeants to send to the costume designer." Shane made her smile, he was one of the few people at work she enjoyed being around he made it a little less stressfull,
"Oh come on, how can you say that before you have even seeeeen those Abs, i mean really, if you think that are uniteresting, then you are not woman. But anyway, tell me about this recital- Can i come?"
Annabelle refrained from laughing, She looked up at Shane a bit puzzled no one ever went to see her perform but Declan, her parents never showed up to any of her recitals not even when she was in high school. "Umm yea, its open to the public, I have a solo but its hip hop and ballet, my worst style is my solos," She sighed and raised her eyebrows, "I'd love it if you come," She smiled. "If you come see me ill come with you to go check out Mr, Black's godlike abs"
Shane couldnt help but smile at Annabelle, she would fit in just fine. She had a good heart, she worked hard, and they got a long, and Shane would have her back, thats just how it work. Now Shane understood why Jacob liked her so much as to offer to go shopping with her. Something he hated most in the world. "Thats so exciting, good for you girl. I will be there surely." The day was moving pretty slowly, there werent a lot of phone calls or anything, no meetings to listen in on, nothing. By lunch time Shane was itching to go watch jake in the gym "Ready girlfriend- make sure you have had enough water, you'll need it for all the drool you will be loosing" Shane chukled, grabbed his leather bounc notebook and led Annabelle to the elevators and down to the gym
The gym was incased by glass so you could see inside without going inside. Jake had changed into his work out shorts and wore no shirts. All the ladies of the building that were on break were already eagarly watching. swooning how gorgeous this human was. Shane always got the best spot because he was gay and because he was Jakes assistant. "Now look at that, tell me that isnt perfect"
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