The Billionaire's Desire novel Chapter 20

"There's a real sour mood in the office tonight" Jake whistles as he walked over to my desk.

I spent most of my day at the office. I normally don't stay this long, but I had to work with the editors after finding out that my designs were not completed.

" Not my fault you have incompetent employees," I said burying my head back into my designs. It was Halloween and I wanted to have some special pieces that we could launch for the season.

"They're not incompetent, they just are running behind cut them some slack" This sounded so weird coming from his mouth normally it would be me saying that to him. I don't know what has brought this foul mood, maybe its to do with the season I don't really know.

"Why don't you head home, get an early weekend" he suggested.

"Can you walk me out?, Benny isn't picking me up tonight I need to get an uber or something?" I asked as I shoved my pens into my little bag.

Ben texted me about an hour ago to tell me he wouldn't be able to pick me up, a family emergency had come up.

Jack checked his watch "Can't you just call your boyfriend"

I would but his office is so far and out the way that it would just be a nuisance.

"Fine don't, I'm still not happy with you telling him about that, by the way, its super embarrassing" I said as I walked past him and out of the office. Nick is not going to let me live it down.

He laughed behind me "Only told him the truth, you did say it" I honestly thought I only said it in my head. Turns out a few people actually heard me.

Jack found himself in an in-depth conversation with the finance guys that I actually did walkout by myself. The reason why I asked in the first place was because for a few nights I've been feeling weird, almost like I'm being followed.

I think I even saw two guys following me last night on my way home. I know it's probably me being paranoid or some kids trying to freak me out.

Luckily by the time I made it out of the building the uber was pulled up.

I don't know how it was possible, but I actually fell asleep, it was only a short drive so I'm not sure how that was possible but I must have been extremely tired.

"Thanks, have a good night" I said to the driver before leaving the car. He simply nodded and started looking for his next drive.

I slowly walked up to my door. I rubbed my eyes trying to get rid of my tiredness, I knew I had so much more work to be getting on with. I love spending time with Nick, but I need to start getting my work/life balance sorted out.

I was a little worried when I saw one of my lights were already on.

I reached quickly into my purse trying to find my phone. My uber had already left there was no way I could exit and be safe from whatever circumstance I may be in right now.

I went straight for my dad, I know you probably expected me to ring Nick but he might not pick up whereas with my dad if he saw me calling at this time at night he wouldn't bat an eyelid.

As soon as the call connected another light in my house turned on. I could clearly see that there were two people in my front room.

" come inside princess, its just me and Kate" Dad said into the phone. I don't think I could have taken a bigger breath of relief after hearing him.

Maybe I'm not paranoid. Why else would my dad and security guard be sitting in my house at this time.

As soon as made it inside dad wrapped his arms around me. " you're lucky I didn't tell your mother" he said placing a kiss on my head.

It felt way too good to be in his arms right now.

"Go get changed into something more comfortable and we will talk alright" he basically forced me to my room. My mind couldn't stop thinking about what they knew.

I knew if Nick could see me now, he would angry that I haven't even called him yet but I didn't want to stress him out when I've got both Kate and my dad keeping me safe.

I like to think that we are both equal you know.

I ran down the stairs in my pyjamas and fluffy socks with m hair tied into a low ponytail.

"I've been seeing a guy lurking round your home this week. I know you wanted me to stay at a distance but after speaking to Ben I think we need to increase how much I'm with you for your safe" Kate began to explain to me.

Benny?

"Benny? what has Ben said" I would have thought he would say something to me first.

" well turns out some guy has been following him too and that's led me to believe that they know he's your main driver so if they keep close tabs on him it will lead them to you, eventually"

I couldn't believe she was actually saying this right now. It had me a little on edge.

Why would someone be watching and following me, what did they want with me.

" I don't want you going anywhere without someone else with you " Dad said as they both got ready to leave.

I helped him with his coat. " can we not tell Nick about this i don't want to worry him"

Dad have me this weird look. " you know I can't do that. Nick is the one person I trust to keep you safe"

" Don't tell me you already" my question was answered instantly when dad gave me this sorry look even though he was probably anything but sorry.

My nervous feeling was met with the sound of a car pulling into my street. The bright lights of Nick's car was the only thing I could see. Dad placed a lasting kiss on my head before leaving with kate.

Nick successfully parked his car on my drive and stepped out, I was right he was dressed up in his suit, no doubt he just came from work.