Back on the nineteenth floor Hannah is sat on one of the sofas, I go into the room closing the door behind me. I don't let her see how upset I am from Christian's rant at me. I hug her close, breathing in her scent and then kiss her passionately.

'Do you still have a job?' Hannah asks as we pull apart.

'I think so; we're supposed to be leaving for Portland in an hour.' I say.

''Ok, I'll leave you to it; I'll head to the shops and will see you Sunday.' She says as I kiss her once more, I pull her onto my knee and she moves so that her legs are astride me. She kisses me deeply, my hand moves inside her top to her breast, she moans so I move the other hand inside her panties. She is so moist, my fingers circle inside her as my thumb teases her clitoris. I feel her quicken and she comes quickly. I hug her tightly until her breathing returns to normal. I am hard and desperate for my own release but we are out of condoms. Hannah must realise what I want because she effortlessly moves so that she is kneeling between my legs and takes me in her mouth. I feel myself building quickly and come in her mouth.

'Hmmm, Hannah Sullivan you can visit my office anytime.' I say 'I'll pick up some condoms this weekend ready for Sunday.'

'Can't wait' she replies 'I'd better get going, I'll call you sometime.'

'OK have a good weekend with your dad.' I say as we head out of the office together. I quickly kiss Hannah's cheek and as I do so I catch sight of Christian sitting in the chair at my desk. Oh shit, he'll be even angrier now. 'Laters baby.' I say as I call the elevator for her and she enters.

'Bye Matt, see you Sunday' she says as the door closes and she disappears.

I turn and walk slowly towards the desk, sitting in the chair opposite Christian. We stare at each other, neither one of us wanting to make the first move. Christian gives in first and I feel proud of myself that I have won the first battle.

'Tension relieved?' he asks.

'None of your fucking business.' I reply

'Except I'm paying you to work right now.'

'How long have you been sat there?' I ask as a delaying tactic.

'Not long, you were talking.'

I almost sag with relief. 'Are you angry?'

'What about? Having a quick fuck in works time?' He says and I look at him warily. 'No I'm not angry about that; I would have done the same had the opportunity been there.' He smirks at me. I can't smile back; I'm still hurting from before. 'What did Mia say to you last night?'

'It doesn't matter now.' I say quietly regarding him with a slight fear in my eyes.

'Jeez Matt, of course it matters. It was something bad enough to make you worry so much that you were playing sad tunes on the piano until 3am this morning, mom had to make you go to bed, you must have only had a couple of hours sleep because you look exhausted again. Then I got angry with you and you looked so shocked and hurt and you think we all hate you. Why is that?' he asks cocking his head to one side.

'Are you still angry with me?' I whisper.

'Only because you won't answer my questions. I'm sorry about this morning, I'm frustrated with something at the moment and I took it out on you.'

'So that makes it OK because you're frustrated. Christian two weeks ago you hurt me so much that I didn't see myself ever working for you again, I trusted you when I came back and I was just starting to relax once more and then you explode with anger again and I'm back to the hurting stage. I won't tell you what Mia said just like I won't tell anyone what you said to me this morning, it hurts too much that you of all people can say something like that after everything I've been through. Am I supposed to just take it every time you feel like having a go at me because I'm not sure I can cope anymore? I didn't realise there was a meeting this morning otherwise I would have been there, I thought you knew me better than that.' I stare at him, I'm shaking slightly after saying all that to him but I need to let him know how I feel.

'Do you hate me?' he asks.

'No, you know how much I love you and that I would do anything for you. I'm not sure of your feelings for me though after today, I think Mia hates me as well. Perhaps it would be best if I didn't work here and went away for a few days.'

'No, please don't go. You know how much I like having you work here.'

'You have a funny way of showing it. Christian if there's something going on elsewhere in your life whether it's with Ana or something to do with work you can't keep taking it out on me otherwise I will run.'

'I've asked Ana to marry me' he says quietly, whoa I'm totally shocked. 'I haven't told anyone else.'

'And what did she say?'

'That's why I'm frustrated, she hasn't answered me yet, said she needs more time.'

'Well it has happened so quickly.'

'I know, but I know there will be no-one else. You won't tell anyone will you?'

'No, you can trust me.'

'I know.' He says with a grin. 'I really am sorry for earlier, I shouldn't have taken it out on you and I shouldn't have said what I did.'

'You only said what you were thinking, it hurts though.'

'This will hurt as well; I'm not taking you to Portland today.' He says and I look at him quizzically so he continues. 'The meeting is only to sort out a funding issue, it's not important for you to attend. I'd rather you were in a healthy state so that you can enjoy a few beers with me and Elliot tonight. I want you to either go home or go to Escala and sleep for a few hours.'

'But I wanted to go in Charlie Tango.'

'No arguments, I'll take you up in her next week sometime. I'd better go; Taylor has been waiting for fifteen minutes. Don't work too hard and go and get some rest, I'll meet you at Escala later, Elliot should be there for 6pm. Will you be OK?'

'I think so, the hurt will pass. I'll see you later, have a safe flight.' I say. He descends in the elevator and I am alone.