A Look into the Future: Jacob Black Chapter

by JaguarWolf

This is a story that me and my friend Pandora4977 wrote. It has grammatical errors, spelling errors, and at time it may seem like it makes no sense. We would IM each other, writing as we went. We use S. Meyer characters but ideas are ours and we change up somethings. This is nothing like the actual Twilight Series : Enjoy, Leave feedback

9. Chapter 9: Alternate Beginning Bonus

A Look into the Future: Jacob Black Bonus Material- Alternate beginning

Annabelle had been waiting in one of the dreary leather chair's for fifteen minutes so far, She was impatient and hated to wait especially in this atmosphere, there were phones ringing constantly and dark grey carpet that still smelt new and manilla folders here and there. She really didn't want to be there, she was fine with just being a student and didn't want the aggravation of job or having to be around even more people than what she absolutely had to, She enjoyed the tine she had to herself and for spending time with her brother. She liked the extra practice hours, why was her father making her get a job! Their was really no need, he wasn't even technically in the same continent to supervise. Annabelle leaned back in her chair resting her head on the wall behind her as she yawned squinting her eyes. She looked up at the ceiling making shapes inside the tiles. She had just turned twenty and lived in New York almost a year now, she was pretty and smart and a little reckless, her upbringing should have been the proper well behaved child that parents were envious was. Annabelle was a little different though. She enjoyed the advantages of her Coin name but hated the expectations she had to live up to. Working for Damien Dorsey at CarCo just didn't seem to be in the line of ambition she set for herself. She stood from the chair and straightened the black cardigan she had over her sleevless red sundress. She wore low cut black boots and her hair down falling at her side framing her face and releasing the shine of her grey eyes.
Finally a few moments later she was greeted by a little guy dressed in well fashion, he introduced himself as Shane. "Nice to meet you." was all she had time to say before he dragged her to his desk swinging through the role of an assistant quickly. "Wait what im going to be an assistant?" Annabelle wasn't sure of what other surprises her day had in store for her.

Shane showed her to another desk, the one that would be hers and handed her a book full of phone numbers. She pucked up the book and checked to see how many of them contained a lipstick stained page.

She waited a minute and let this overwhelming information. Annabelle smiled as she heard her name being called from being and their were the alpha males of all cars, perfected. She recognized Dorsey but who was that at his side?

Shane saw the face on the new girl, Annabelle was it. Her face seemed like it didnt belong here- too good for this place- Shane knew it was gonna be hard for her to work her- she's gonna be trouble.

He approached her barely introducing himself and took her to her desk and handed her stuff she needs to get familiar with. Dorsey was going to come out and give her a tour anyway so his job was done for the moment. Shane felt for her, he remembered his first time here too- He sat at his desk and called into Dorsey's office to let him know that she was here.

Dorsey called Jake to let him know that the knew intern was here and that he was on an important phone call and couldnt show her around at the moment. Jake closed up his file and sighed. He didnt want to deal with it at the moment but he had to do this now. He loosened his tie and walked out of his office.

Her scent overcame him slapping him in the face. He had to pause for a moment to take it in. She was looking down at the phone book or something so thank moon she didnt see him staring at her peculiarly.

she was very simple like, but the red dress was a sun bright in his eyes, it stirred a difficult animal instinct that he wasnt prepared for. He has to hold his breath and catch himself. He paused and sighed, taking control of himself again- he loosened this tie completely now. He looked like a tired, but completely buff, business man.

"Miss Coin-" Jake baritone voice vibrated through the office to her desk as he walked up to her. "My name is Jacob Black, I am the CEO of CarCo. Unfortunately Mr. Dorsey is busy at the moment so I will be showing you the office, the building, and what your job will entails."

Jake was being as business man like as possible- it was hard, especially because he just wanted to rip her dress off.

Annabelle looked up at the brute of a man that stood before her, a definite ladies man, tall dark handsome the way most girls liked them. She didn't smile but she stood from the desk extending her hand to shake, Her red lips parted as she spoke. "Nice to meet you Mr. Black." She looked up at him awaiting the tour.
He made her feel uneasy as she walked along side him. She wasn't sure if her perfume bothered him or the way she dressed or what? Annabelle just tried to keep her eyes forward.

Jake walked a little in front of her so her scent wouldn't easily enter his nostrils. Why did Dorsey say yes to another damn secretary- Jake sighed in his head. He walked into this office like room filled with computers, printers, copiers- all of high technology. "Please have a seat in front of the green background- I will be taking your picture for security clearance downstairs when you enter." Jake spoke as little as possible, he was afraid he would blurt something out. He took the picture printed it on the card and laminated the card as well. He then entered her information into the system to give her clearance. He gave the card and a card holder to her.

He then led her outside to the lobby- "That is the printing and copy room that we just walked out of, over there is the ladies restroom, there is the supply closet wither papers, folders, or etc., that is the lounge with refrigerator, microwave, tables, coffee maker and other such things." He then walked into the triad room of his office and Dorsey's office. This will be your desk and as you can see across the room is Shane's desk. You will be Dorsey's assistant- that's his office and that my office. I noticed that you had the phone book- please be familiar with the first page- those are important numbers for the office. Please take a look at the following list of affiliates that usually call this office. You and Shane will be working together to create a schedule for each day, you will be creating Mr. Dorsey's schedule for each day. you will usually do anything he asks. Your computer password and login is in the little black notebook in the drawer- please become familiar with our computer system and scheduling system. You are aloud to use the computer for personal use, but keep it professional. Please personalize your desk to your liking. if you have any questions ask Shane first and if he is unable to answer them- you have the phone list- you can call directly into my office. The red binder is filled with the notes and tips from previous CarCo. assistants, including Shane over there." Jake spoke all that in one breath- he took a slight breath trying not to inhale her scent. She was going to drive him insane he could tell. "Do you have any questions Ms. Coin"

Annabelle hadn't been prepared for a picture she wanted to protest a moment but really what would be the point? She smiled for the first time that day for the picture, the pretty perfect generic one she was trained to do. Jacob spoke quickly and it was a bit difficult to keep up but really there would be nothing to it, it was general tasks she was to do, she was a corporate slave now, schedules to make people to call papers to print. She wasn't looking forward to it and she wasn't in any position to make friends with the people here. She enjoyed cars which was the only reason why she didn't have to be dragged kicking and screaming here. She took in a deep breathe. "Where's the cars?"

Jake looked at her "Uh- They are in the basement- its dangerous down there, but if you'd like a tour there you can come with me when I go down there today after lunch-"

"Yes for sure!" She paused a moment taking in his face, it was usually a look of suprise when people realized her interests werent just shopping spree's in Soho. "So is that all for now? Do i just memorize numbers now?" She wasnt sure if she wasnt coming off rude, she really didnt intend to be. She cleared her throught. "I suppose what i mean to say is there anything else you need me to knwo Mr. Black?"

Jake fidgeted, He wasnt used to people speaking to him that way- "Uh.." Before he said anything Kai came strolling up behind him- She reached up and covered his eyes as if he couldnt tell who it was. Jake pretended to be surprised and when she turned him around he grined "Hey babe- He kissed her on the cheeck. "I missed you darling-" Kai said handing him her coat and started walking towards his office. Jake stared after her and sighed in his head. Women are terrible creatures. He turned back to Annabelle "Sorry about that but no ms. Coin that will be all-" with that he followed after Kai

Annabelle looked at the leggy blonde and half smiled her fake one, she looked about right, she belonged in this scene, molded to the kind of girl she wouldnt probably hate if she had the misfortune of getting to know. She went to shane. "So all i do for now is learn these numbers? And then what?"

"Wait for the phone calls- Lunch time is the prime time because Dorsey and Jake arent here and everyone wants to talk to them at that time- duh" Shane said jokingly-

"No honestly take a look at the computer program- its hard to get used to" Shane said getting up from his desk and walking over to his

Annabelle looked at her computer and took a seat. She wasnt one for computers and didnt much like them for anything else but downloading music. She waited untill lunch and watched many people leave, she had gotten down solitaire and was doing pretty well into her 6th game before she watched Jacob leave with the leggy blonde. She looked over to Shane and almost laughed at the way he watched them it was admiration and envy so it seemed, Annabelle returned to her solitaire game before the endless phonecalls began. She wasnt even ue if there was a specific way to answer it so she improved.

Shane answered phones calls one after the other like a pro- "CarCo. Jacob Blacks Office- How can I help?" "Mhmm, Mhmmm, Sorry Sir he is out to lunch at the moment ill take a message- Mhmm Mhmm- Alright sir, good day"

Shane stared after Jake, he was a hunk of a man- Shane looved to oggle and drool when Jake wasnt looking, and Kai didnt even deserve him. How sad.

Shane watched Annabelle take to the stress pretty well- she imroved pretty well too. Good for her. Shane called down to Marie to bring them lunch from the cafeteria "Marie Doll- You know it! I miss your face to dear-can you bring up two orders dear"

Kai grabbed Jake by the collar the moment he walked into the room closing the door. "MMM baby I missed you!" She snuggled up against his neck and lightly bite his ear" Jakes voice rumbled from his belly to his throat he almost growled in pleasure- "I missed you too dear- how was Paris?" "It was fabulous- I met Elton John! He is a Dear I tell you! Reminded me of Shane!" Jake fixed up his shirt and tie "Lets go to lunch babe" Jake escorted Kai out to the elevator.

Dorsey walked out of his office still on the phone- But this time with his daughter. "Yes dear, I'm coming down- did you bring the Limo or your Benz? How? The leather is that thin huh? Okay ill have someone look at it in the Garage this afternoon- yes yes dear- Baskinton's sounds good. yes dear alright"

Annabelle wasnt sure if she should interrupt My Dorsey for an introduction, she dint want to risk it and continued with the phone calls after they left. Shane had picked an extremly tasty cheese and brocolli soup and a side of fruit salad, she probably just fell in love. She started to make small talk not really interested but tired of the dryness that was becoming much to familiar in her mouth for a lack of speaking to people she could see. She needed something to do before the brute of a man returned to show her the garage. "So how long have you worked here? DO you like it?" she asked Shane

"Well I have been here for four years- yes sounds like a drag- but I love the job- great opportunities to network and meet people, they treat me well and i get paid well too! and- let me tell you- when they invite you out to dinners and such- you get to keep the otufits!" Shane practically squealed.

"Outfits? we get clothes? What about your googly eyes to mr bronze?" She smiled.

"Oh dear- you noticed huh-" Shane blushed a little. He took a bite of salad "Well I have seen a lot of Mr. Black throughout the years- and he is BEAUTIFUL!" Shane had a little giggle "What do you think?"

Annabelle shrugged. "Not sure, he doesnt seem like someone i will like though..."

"Why not- whats wrong with him" Shane was about to get defensive- he has never met any man like Jake and he wasnt about to let some new chick destroy his view of him.

"Just seems full of himself, i hate people like that, probably why i wont last here." Annabelle realized she was being rude. "I'm sorry i didnt mean anything to be offensive, i just dont like this kind of environment and usually dont like people in it...i just dont know enough to make a real judgment yet."

"Well give it some time- maybe you'll change your mind- So tell me your story dear" As he placed the dishes back on the cart to Marie could come back and pick it up. His phone calls were on pause for a few minutes. He had time to hear all about her-

Annabelle did the same with her soup bowl putting it away. "Not much to tell i attend Julliard, major in dance and music, have a brother named Declan a dad that hates me and sent me here to work and socialize...i like music and dancing...no boyfriend...i like cars..." She shrugged. "I really cant display my story i dont know the ending yet." She smiled

"Interesting- Well we will get aquainted more dear- I promise you" Shane said before going back to his desk. He turned on Fly Leaf on youtube and started putting together Jake schedule for the next few days. So he had them ready for him when he came back.

Annabelle looked over papers and papers before trying to develope a schedule for Mr Dorsey she wasnt sure and had o get Shane to check it over before carrying it out. she had put her ipod on and almost hadnt noticed Jacob walk in back from lunch. Excitement rose in her stomach, she could finally leave the desk and go down to the basement to see the cars!

Shane looked over it, made a few changes for her but it looked pretty good. She was doing pretty well for her first day. "Guess that Julliard is doing a little more than just dance for you dear" he joked. His Itunes moved into Lady Gaga and then Pretty Reckless

Annabelle smiled proud of herself, she didnt expect to do so well maybe she would get along here. She went to Jacob before he reached his office door. "Can we go now?"

Jake looked down at her excited face, "Uh- give me a second, i need to go change and drop my stuff off- Ill get you before I leave" Jake thought maybe this girl liked cars- he wondered what she knew about cars- she would test her.

"Do i need to change? She asked "Do we work on them or something?"

Jake turned back to her, "No" his voice was sharp he felt her stepping over her bounds "You are here as an assistant to Mr. Dorsey- This is a tour- you stand and watch, you touch nothing-" He came off meaner than he had intended but he had no patience for her feelings

Annabelle stepped back a bit hurt...she had been snapped at much to much in her life which usually proceeded to a blow to her face. She could feel her face grown hot and her body tensed. "Umm...know what...nevermind...i have work to do up here anyways, theres really no need for me to have a tour down there anyways." She didnt look at him her grey eyes kept down as she walked back to her desk inhaling deeply before picking up one of the folders full of papers.

Shane saw the interaction and was totally surprised by Jakes behavior. He didnt understand what happened. When Annabelle went back to her desk he walked to Jakes office and sighed he would deal with that later- the laborers were waiting for him in the basement. he went into his office and changed into a black tshirt that hugged his shoulders and arms and a pair of old jeans. Jake heard the knock on his door and went to get it. Shane was there giving him one of his looks as if to say youre a jerk. "I know i know shane- i hadnt mean to come off so mean" Jake said calmly as Shane shut the door "Go apologize- what happened at lunch anyway? Was it Kai?" "Sort of- she was just being her usual self- paris this and that and then forgets to tell me that she spends my money there- dumb to give a girl your credit card" Jake walked out of his office and towards Annabelle just as Mr. Dorsey came out the elevator. "Oh good jake- youre going to the basement now? Why dont you take Ms. Coin here with you- it would be a first day experience for her. By the way hello dear- I didnt mean to be so rude this morning- just hadnt gotten the time to introduce myself to you- how has your first day been so far?" Jake stood there listening to their conversation- thank goodness he suggested that now he didnt have to ask her again and maybe he would have time to apologize to her on the elevator

Annabelle wanted to decline the invitation, say hell no as quickly as she could, she made her decision she didnt like Jacob and was by no means looking forward to having to go anywhere with him. But she put on her fake smile and spoke clearly. "Perfect up untill recently. People and things here are a bit overwhelming." She looked to Jacob a moment and then back to Mr Dorsey. "I hope i'm doing well."

"I bet dear but you will get the hang of it- keep at it- I will be seeing you tomorrow morning" He said before walking into his office and shutting the door. it was a bit awkward between Jake and Annabelle, he didnt apologize to people "Um-" before he spoke he had to shudder her hair swished and her body odor flushed into his nostril. He clenched his fists to keep from attacking her. She clouded his mind and his judgement which made him vulnerable "Look- Im not used to being around too many people- especially at such a close proximity- Please dont take my comments to heart all the time- I am very blunt and as you saw some times rude- dont make my ways make your time here a bad one. please accompany me- you can see how we make our cars- just dont touch stuff- its not a place for um- females such as yourself."

"Ha a female such as myself?" She shook her head. "Was that yoour attempt at an apology Mr. Black?"

A growl formed in his throat. She frustrated him so much. He didnt know how to behave with her- one minute she is inticing him with her iresistable scent and the next she is spitting in his face. Jake looked at her hold his breath- what is he going to do. he cleared his throat about to say something smart but Shane walked up "Stop bickering" and that gave Jake the out- he turned and left- he doesnt do females very well, doesnt even know why Kai is still in the picture- he had to control him self when pressing the button- he didnt want to break it.

"Now look what you did" Shane whispered as Jake entered the elevator. "stupid girl- who the hell passes up going to the factory with him- I go just to watch him- he is perfection- and you cant take him to heart like that- come now- attitude adjustment- lets go watch"

Annabelle was ready to snap back but bit her tongue only making a small portion of her statement made. "Sorry if i dont let my opinions be altered by the shallow physical appearance of jerks." She rolled her eyes starting to walk in front of Shane. "Dont call me stupid" She may have been a girl but she would have been quick to a punch.

Shane wanted to be hurt by her comment but he brushed it off- everything would be better when she saw- he knew it. His real personality comes out when he is down there with the cars- He pressed the B to take them down. He used his access card to beep them into the main factory space. he walked through a door that led to a bridge with railings on either side that was right above the machines and the belts and the car parts and the laborers. when they walked in Jake was already knee deep in putting parts together. He was placing a engine into a car at the moment all by himself- his muscles bulged- it looked like his shirt was about to pop. what was amazing was that here Jake didnt try to hide his strength here. everyone else needed machines to put things together, but Jake did everything with his own strength. The men down there used to get real jealous of his strength at first but they all grew to appreciate his knowledge about cars and parts and when things went wrong he was there for them. They didnt see him as their boss but their partners and it made the company stronger, administration and the legs of the company together as one. Shane leaned on the railing with his face in his hands and watch Jakes sinew move, his muscles bulging, sweat seeping through his black shirt and sweat on his arms and brow. his facial expression was a peaceful one- Jake was in his happy calm place- Shane loved when Jake came down here- its as if al his problems where gone and he was a little boy at a toy shop again- and shane felt with all the problems Jake faced daily that it was healthy for him to come doen here "So what you think of the factory" Shane asked Annabelle

Annabelle looked around the chrome seemed to shine everwhere as mostly machines tending to the nooks and crooks of the pieces of metal that would soon become cars. It was beautiful, how little pieces of metal. pieces of nothing really all were smashed and twisted into pieces to become something so perfect so amazing and helpfull. It was such a self contradicting like she felt for the whole car industry. She could watch the machines create bucattis for hours but her eyes kept wandering back to Jacob. the way he moved he seemed like he belonged there, his muscles moved with large pieces of metal she would never think to be humanly possible to move on his own. But he looked like his heart was there in the chrome of the car in sweatty sootty basement, not up in an office. She sighed. "Its amazing..."

Shane sighed "He is isnt he- " Shane gave a quick giggle. Lets go down closer to the machines- Maybe Jakes attitude will be gone by now." He led Annabelle to the bottom door had to use his card again- security in the basement was crucial. He walked out into the floor the noise was almost defaning- he grabbed the two of them little ear plugs to put into their ears. They walked very carefully through the machines. When they reached Jake he was under the car tightening the nuts and bolts that kept the car together. Others were polishing the hood, others were screwing in the seats and making sure the wheels worked. Jake sensed her here- he almost hit his head when trying to getting up out of under the car. He slid out and sat up on the wheelie. He grabbed a towellet and wiped his hands- "What are you two doing down here?" his voice wasnt as harsh his breath shallow from the work out- his shirt soaked from his sweat. Jake seemed calm and at peace when he spoke. "Do you like it down here? What do you think?" he put the rag on the wheelie as he led the two of them to the cooler so he could take a drink

Annabelle waited a moment before speaking she was debating weather or not she should even speak to him but what was the point in bickering so much. "I love it down here...much more calming than being up there." She pointed her finger up. She tried not looking at him but she didnt want to show him that he made her uneasy

"well this is it for the factory- There is three of these in the whole building-" He crushed the paper cup and threw it into the trash without looking. He smelled her still over the nonsense of the factory and his own sweat. Jake felt his pants vibrate. He answered the phone and it was Renesme "Hey sweetheart- whats wrong?" Jake heard fear in her voice. Renesme was 14 and she was in high school now- Bella and Edward put her in Highschool. "What- are you okay? Did you call your parents- God Renny okay Im coming" Jake hung up the phone with worry creases in his brow "I have to go but ill be back in about an hour can you let Dorsey know Shane- Renny is in a bit of trouble and i need to go attend to it. Dont stay down here too long you two" jake said rushing out of the factory.

Annabelle watched Jacob walk off a bit less attentively as Shane did. She looked to Shane "Whats a Renny?"

Shane chuckled, "Renny is his pet name for his god daughter- She is his entire world- You should hear him talk about her- its just too cute. Her full name is Renesme- She is fourteen and gets in trouble often. I dont know where she lives though- he wont tell me" Shane looked back at the workers, all the excitement was gone now that Jake had left. "Lets go back up dear- "

Annabelle proceeded. "Shane, i dont mean to seem rude or pushy or anything like that, i know i dont look like someone that belongs here and honestly i dont think that i do..." Annabelle didnt know why sh ewas explaining herself she had no need to. "Im just odd i guess. Dont take everything i say into merit."

"Well its getting late- I am gonna go finish up some of the scheduling, I have a couple of meetings to set up, I need to set up his and Kai's six month anniversary dinner and flowers and stuff, sigh he is such a man. Then I have to get his suits from the dry cleaners and a couple more things- Make sure to finish up everything at your desk- and I think youre good to go for the day- Was it a good first day?"

"Sure." annabelle replied heading back to her desk, she was probably way behind with perfecting schedules and she had to be home early to practice. she yawned as she started to make a coupld of corrections not realizing the time that was pasisng as she did so. many people left and in the midst of everyone leaving she saw Jacob walk back in.

Jake had fixed things up with Renesme and her boyfriend and the new car making sure that Bella and Edward werent gonna do something dumb. He was tired. he had to run all the way there an back. his muscles were tired and something seems to be wrong with his thigh. Jake limped a little as he walked into the office. Shane had left- but the new chick was still there. He walked into the office a tray of ice water, cups, and whiskey waited for him. Shane was amazing. All the papers were done and the schedule for tueday was ready including Kai and his thing- He hadnt really seen Dorsey all day so he decided to walk over to his office. He walked over to the other side. Jake hadnt noticed the blood seaping through his pants- it trickled down his leg around his ankle. there was a large stain going through his pants. He knocked on Dorsey's door and walked in. Natalia was sitting on the couch doing her homework "Hey there little foot" Natalia chuckled "Goodness Jake where have you been all day" She stood to give him a hug. "Jake what happened to you?" Dorsey said sounding worried "What do you mean" Jake said walking over to him "Your bleeding" Jake looked down and around and noticed the blood "Aww man- I think i might have done something when i was down at the factory- Ill take a look later, I just came by to see how it went to the Mclaren deal" "Oh- well im still working on it- but there is another opportunity that came up. The senator wants to promote american vehicles and he wants someone from CarCo. to go and speak and help him out with information and then give a speech and such- So I was thinking you could head that up." "I guess that i could- Sound alright- Can I have Shane help me out with this?" "Actually I was thinking maybe you can have that new girl help you- she seems skittish at the office, maybe she would do better out there mingling." Jakes heart sped up and he got a little gittery and anxious "Uh- sure thats fine"
Jake sighed "Well Ima gonna go get some stuff started with that and go tell the girl- Then I am going to go home if you done mind to get myself cleaned up and what not" Jake hadnt sat down the entire time- he then walked out to Annabelle's desk "Uh-Hey"

Annabelle was shutting down her computer before she saw Jacob come up in front of her desk she removed her headphones and and looked up millionaires music blaring out of the little white ear bud. "Hello?" She was unsure of him, his moody alterations made her nervous.

"Dorsey has a new project for me and wants you to get involved so he has you following me around for the project. Tomorrow be prepared to walk around- so wear trousers- and not heels" Jake was turning to walk away but he rethought his words and actions he had to work with this girl "Look" he said turning back around "Can we start fresh tomorrow- we are both grown ups- I apologize for being rude to you or what ever"

Annabelle was ready to be angry. Was this man really worth the aggravation, she could just go home whine to her dad untill he would rethink this whole thing. Until he turned around that is. She sighed and looked up. "So i can wear what i want now?" She paused sweeping her hair to the side. "And i think i fresh start would be fantastic." She stood up from the desk and walked around inches from jacob she smiled. "Maybe one of us is more grown up than another."

Jake sharply inhaled and held his breath. Oh Moon she smells so good- he needed to get aaway from her or or or something bad would happen. "Uh-well okay- ill see ya tomorrow- " he turned to leave. His thigh was throbbing - needed to sit down. Just as he walked into his office his leg collapsed on him he landed sharply on his knee Jake groaned somewhat loudly. he braced himself against the door frame and groaned again. he curse under his breath. Jake needed time to heal- HE sighed and stayed there just like that for a few minutes-

Annabelle had been watching him walk away, he looked at her funny almost like she caused him great discomfort, she heard a loud thump from his office and noticed the door hadnt been completely closed yet. She walked over and saw Jacob hunched over in what looked like sheer anguish and pain. "Are you okay!" She hopped over him to get to where he could see her. His leg bled in slowing gushes. how had she not noticed that before. "Do you want me to call a hospital?"

damn this is not what he needed he could barely control his blood loss, he didnt need someone to make him loose all control period. "Uh- no, Im fine- I" he groaned as he started to stand up "I must have hurt it while working tonight" That was a lie. He probably ripped through to his muscle for running so fast.

"Ummm." Annabelle looked around. So what the hell was she supposed to do? leave him there on the door some reason that just didnt seem right to her. "Soooo what do i do,...thats alot of blood."

"Um- sorry you had to see this" he gritted through his teeth "Just give me a minute, i just need to sit" he limped over to his couch- "Can you grab some paper towels from the bathroom for me?"

Annabelle did as he said pulling off her heels as she fell into a little jog as she went for the paper towels. "you want me to press them on that?: Annabelle was very calm around blood she was although a little worried he was losing much to much. "Umm..."

As she went to get some paper towels he took his pants off and sat in his basketball shorts. He looked at the tear- it was bigger than he had thought- it ripped clean through his skin. "Uh- i got it" honestly he just wanted her to get away- this blood loss was agitating him, he was getting hungry and he wanted to bite her- that was not a good combination. "You dont have to do this"

"Yea for some reason i dont think it would be civil for me to just leave you hear bleeding"

Jake was at odds, his leg wasnt healing and he needed to get rid of her. What was he supposed to do "Ill go to the hospital- Ill have the limo pick me up. Can you just gather up my stuff at the desk" Jake stood up slowly. The blood had stopped gushing but the tear was still there- Jake needed to get out of here, his mind was clouded.

Annabelle started to feel like she was stepping on his toes. "Umm yeah wheres your bag thingy mabobber." She went to his desk but had no idea exactly what he needed. "You know one time i broke my foot and i didnt even cry..." What! what the hell was she talking about! She shook her head "Sorry your probably dying of blood loss and im just blabbing. She started grabbing what looked important and offered Jacob to lean on her to help him walk out

Jake tried not to breath as much as possible- she was so close, so close. he pretended to chuckle at her comment. "Thanks- see you tomorrow-" he said getting into the Limo- "Uh- yea" and then the limo drove off.

Annabelle thought of all the blood Jacob had lost and was worried if he would make it home okay. She figured he was a big boy and could deal with it on his own. She wasn't looking forward to the next couple of days she was sure that although Jacob had technically apologized he was still the arrogant brute she presumed him to be. Working with him would be difficult.
She didn't know what to make of her first day at CarCo she didn't want to stay there that was for sure. She had so much more she could be doing with her time besides being chastised and yelled at. She sighed and took out the key to the apartment she shared with her brother and slid it in. She saw Declan on top of his girlfriend on the couch.
"Well that's just lovely" Annabelle said as she walked through the door. "At least you guys have had a good evening."
Declan got off of his girlfriend. "Oh hey Annabelle." He started to buckle his belt. "You were running really late so-"
"Yea so you guys just decided to fuck. That's fine." Annabelle smiled.
"We made dinner." Saphire was up and halfway dressed. "Family dinner."
Saphire was beautiful of course nothing less from Declan. She was a model and worked for her father's modeling agency called Diamond. She was nice and Annabelle got along with her well enough but she did take up quite a bit of Declan's time which she didn't like. In the end Declan always picked Annabelle though. That's the way it always was. Declan Coin, her handsome successful brother was the only person in the world that Annabelle could depend on. She trusted him like no other and saw faith in his face and love in his heart and all the rest of physicality.
"Actually I need to practice a little and then shower and bed."
"You did eat though right?" Declan asked. He knew she still hid traces of her eating disorder.
"Yes I did. CarCoCaf Food! Yum!" She made a fake enthusiastic thumbs up and proceeded to her dance room. The one thing her father did like her time invested in was her dance. She had always been good. She didn't look the part of a ballerina but when she was on stage no one could stop her.
She changed into booty shorts and white v neck and got to the bar staring into the mirror. She thought of Jacob and Shane and the leggy slutty looking blonde that went through the company today. She dreading and looking forward to going back. The people…one person in particular was something worth finding more about.
An hour or so had passed that she had been in her room. She was on the bar and saw Declan walk in through the mirror.
"Working hard?" He asked as he slid up behind her.
Annabelle nodded looking forward still into the mirror.
"Your not mad about that thing in the living room are you?"
Annabelle shook her head in a response to no. She felt Declan rest his head on her shoulder feeling his breathe on her neck she shivered a bit.
"Did I tell you that you looked beautiful today?"
"No"
"You looked stunning…perfect right now." Declan brushed his lips along her neck.
"Come to bed."

Jake hobbled into his house after the limo dropped him off. The limo driver was the only person other than Dorsey that knew where he lived. Jake hobbled up the stairs and into his bathroom. He undressed and went to take a shower. The water would clean up the would and give it time to heal. He was a mess. Grease stains from the factory, blood, sweat, earth, and Bella's voice. sometimes it was still hard to see his first love. he still hated that she was with Jake- but from them came Renesme, and he would do anything for her. Sometimes his mind wandered over to Saph- how she was doing and what happened to her life after her absolute bitch move. Jake was comfortable with Kai- he knew what to expect and knew how to deal with it- she was not too smart and not full of surprises. Jake dried off and went downstairs to let the horses see him. he walked over in pj bottoms and moccasins. Jakes horses were right below Renesme. They were his peace, his serenity, his freedom. He loved them with all his heart. Sometimes it surprised him that they didn't run from his wolf. They have all played together.

Once he took a look at them he went back upstairs to his room- wrapped his leg up- for some damn reason it still hadnt healed, and he went to sleep- he was tired, oh so tired.

As he drifted off to sleep Annabelle popped into his mind. her scent baffled him- what was it and why her, why the reactions, he didnt understand. He was not looking forward to tomorrow. he didnt know how to behave in front of her. business like, friendly, cordial, how! Jake had never faced this problem before, but at the same time no one has ever made his mind go crazy like this- not saph not bella- Jake dozed off hoping things would work out.

Jake was early as usual, and Shane was there before him. He went to grab a cup of coffee but Jake should have known Shane grabbed his favorite from starbucks- pumpkin spice with double shot. Jake turned on the news in his office- the big screen spoke the weather, traffic and etc. to the entire office so Shane could hear too. He sat at his desk looking through the paper work, his appointments, and what he had sent Kai for their six month- 6 dozen long stem roses, a card, and a silver heart pendant- it was pretty. He then looked through the work for the new project- This was going to be fun. He was to go speak with the Senators today for lunch and talk about how they wanted to go about doing this. he needed to gather part portfolios, vehicle stats, gas stats, and so much more. but for now he leaned back in his chair and watched the news till Annabelle got Mr. Dorseys stuff ready so that he could tell her whats up for today.

Annabelle almost slept in Declan was holding her tight this morning and she found it hard to get out of his arms. She dressed Lazily to the office a short greyish blue dress and long black thigh high boots. She had never been in charge of a full morning obviously and she wasnt sure what she was doing she brought the breakfast and coffee that Shane instructed her to do and left the files for the day on Dorsey's desk. after an hour of being there well before she wanted to be up she took a seat at her desk yawning waiting for what was next. What stupid task she was to do.

Jake decided to stop procrastinating- he needed to get this done and he couldnt just ignore this girl. He turned off the t.v., finished the coffee and then grabbed the files. Jake walked casually up to her desk- "Good morning Annabelle-" Jake knew what her scent had done, so he held his breath, she would not be able to tell either way. The arms of his suit was pulled around his muscles tightly as his held the folders in his arms- Jake was a bit nervous- he really didnt want to attack her like yesterday or have tensions with this girl. He never had so much trouble with people- why was she so difficult. "I need to tell you about the project we are working on- thought you would like something to do before things got busy-" The sun was glistening on jakes hair- black with deep colors of brown. His skin seemed to gilsten, as if sweat was forming slightly on the surface of his skin- but jake wasnt sweating-

They were waiting for them- God could they be early, how they hell do they know things so quick- they made reservations like 20minutes ago. Jake and Damien were having a dinner meeting with some very important people- The CEO's of Mercedes, BMW, and Lexus. Damien was prepared for this. He had been doing this a little longer than Jacob. Jake had been working at the company for about three years now, and already he was at the very top, there was no position higher then his other than the one Damien held, and Jake had no intention of taking it from him- he had more than he could ever imagine and he was happy here. The limo stopped in front of the Milano's front entrance. Security guards were either side of the door as a Valet opened the door. If only they knew that Jake could have done this all on his own, they wouldnt have to have all this guards taking up space. Damien got out first of course, main attraction- most eligible bachelor and all. Jake stepped out after him- but to his surprised the cameras were waiting for him: The handsome underdog at the top, so brooding! Ladies favorite- As the newspaper article said the next morning.

Jake and Damien were escorted to the VIP section to the table at which all the other gentlemen were waiting. The dinner went really well. CarCo was able to make some great business deals and contracts were discussed. Once those were discussed- the dinner was smooth sailing- light cordial banter with food and drinks. At the end on the night Damien paid of course being the Host. As we were leaving. The CEO of Lexus Garfield Kelly mentioned his step-niece: Annabelle Coin. He wanted her to get some work experience and asked if she would be able to get an Internship at CarCo. He didn't want her to work at his company because she would not agree at all. Damien was of course unable to say no, so he was obliged to say yes. "Send her in next Monday."

Jake was quiet throughout most of the meeting allowing Damien to take the reins, CarCo. was his baby. Jake spoke when spoken to and added some tidbits here and there. He was a sponge. He observes and listens, he doesn't disrespect or get disrespected. He tries to keep his business to himself and tried not to get angry.

The limo waited outside as they headed out after dinner. The limo dropped the two of them back to the office so Jake could pick up his car- Then took Damien home. Jake picked up his yellow Lamborghini and drove it back home ready for a short ride on his horses and a good nights sleep. He was planning to go to the basement tomorrow all day.

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