His Lovely Obsession novel Chapter 3

"Come on Heather! Give Stacey a break! What bad things do you want to do with her this time?" asked Pauline, Heather's best friend.

"Why are you asking me such a stupid question? You are my best friend right? "she asked.

They are in her bedroom. Heather is not in the mood to go out. She is pissed. The car which is a graduation gift of her dad for her chubi ( pronounced as Chew-bee" Another word for "Bitch") half-sister was just delivered.

"Of course I am but haven't you done enough? She hasn't done anything bad to you, you know." Pauline reminded her.

"Stop right there! What did that chubi do to you? You seem to have softened to her! Why are you taking her side?" she asked in an annoyed tone.

"Why not just do something more productive? Like find a part-time job or something. Or just focus on your studies? Excuse me for saying but your grades are not that good. And besides , I am of getting bored on picking on your sister. And what are you so angry about? Your car is way much expensive than hers. Anyway it's a graduation gift so why not just let her have it? Have a little heart this time."

"NO WAY! My dad should never have given her that damn car! It's more than enough that he paid for everything! I won't take this sitting down! This time, I will think of something so she will be in deeper shit! !" Heather said while smirking.

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"Stacey." Tyler Cordero called her as he entered the office.

She raised her head and she smiled at her boss. She was drawing some designs before he came in.

"Yes sir?" she asked.

If Tyler has his druthers, he would rather have her call him by his first name . He has been wooing his beautiful graphic designer for months now. He had been attracted to her the first time he saw her. Stacey is not just a very pretty face. She is hardworking and really determined. She is also very simple. She has many good qualities which he likes.

"Mr.Enriquez said he is coming. Are your designs ready? " he asked.

She pouted her lips a little which her boss finds alluring. At first, he thought she does that to attract men but he soon discovered that she does that when she's thinking deeply or when she's nervous. He knows that she feels uneasy meeting a new client. By nature,she is a bit timid. He told her that she needs to overcome that. It's a dog eat dog in this business so she should be tougher. He is now glad that though slowly, finally, she seems to be getting out of her shell.

"I think I am ready sir." she said.

"Good. I know I can count on you. After this short meeting, can we have dinner or coffee?" he asked.

Stacey was saved from responding when they heard a knock and Mara, Tyler's secretary came in and announced, "Sir, Mr.Enriquez is here."

A man maybe in his 30's came in. Tyler approached him then shook hands with him.

"Nice to meet you Mr.Enriquez, I am Tyler Cordero. I would like you to meet one of our best graphic designers, Stacey Ledesma." He proudly said.

Stacey is really an asset to their company. She is not only very pretty, she is very talented and skillful too.

The client's eyes lit up when he saw her.

She stood up to take the hand offered by him. She tried to hide the disgust she felt as she noticed how their client literally drools over her.

"Call me Jim." The man said as his eyes run over her face down her body.

She is in a simple black top and faded jeans. She tied her long light brown hair in a bun.

She has been trying very hard to tone down her striking features. A lot of people say that she is so lucky to have inherited such good genes. Both her parents are very attractive .But as much as possible, she just wants to look plain. Unfortunately, she isn't succeeding. Other women might feel flattered to always catch men's attention,but she isn't. She got tired of men wanting to make a pass at her. She became a little feisty to protect herself. Her mother kept on reminding her that she should be a tough cookie. With her good looks, she might not be able to shoo some men. The worst thing that could happen is her being raped if she doesn't learn how to defend herself. Thank goodness that her boss Tyler is an exception!

Jim still has her hand. She is trying very hard to look unaffected but she really wants to kick his balls in annoyance.

She thought that he won't release her hand but at last, after several seconds, he did.

Tyler cleared his throat. He was about to say something but his phone started ringing.He looked at the caller then looked at Stacey, "I have to get this call. Are you going to be okay?"

She nodded.

With narrowed eyes, he transferred his eyes toJim.."I'll be back soon. Stacey can show you the designs." he said.

Jim sneered. "Take your time Mr.Cordero."

Tyler looked unsure whether to take the call or not. He seems to be having second thoughts leaving her with the client who seems to want to eat her whole.

"Go sir. I can handle this. I'll be fine." she reassured him. She feels that the call is important.

After a few seconds, he nodded then excused himself .

When her boss left ,"Let's sit down Mr.Enriquez." she told the other man.

"Call me Jim. Mr. Enriquez is too formal."

She ignored what he said and just started showing him her designs. She explained the concepts of each one of them. The whole time that she was talking, the man can't seem to tear his eyes from her. When she looked up she saw him still staring at her. She felt heat came up her face because of anger but she still needs to control herself. She has to remember that he is their client.

"Are these okay sir? You can bring these copies with you if you like so you could show them to your boss." She told him.

He took the folder while his eyes are focused on her face. "Okay. I will show him. We will just call you."

"Okay sir. Thank you. " she was about to stand up but Jim took hold of her hand again. This time, she couldn't help glaring at him and she tried to get her hand back.

He took his time before he released her.

"Can we talk more about this over dinner tonight?" he asked in a little breathy voice.

She looked at him. His height is probably 180 centimeters and he is not bad looking. His body is medium built. He seems to be a respectable man until you get to know him. Looks can be deceiving. He is just like some of the men she had the misfortune to meet before. He is a dickhead. A perv dressed in a business suit.

"I gave you all the details about the designs, sir .So no need to go out to dinner to talk about them again." she said tonelessly.