Mace:Dad is always so arrogant and prideful..can't he just understand me for once!..he never does..God I wish Mom was still here..

Butler:Mace are you ok?..you've been upset ever since you came back from the office...

Mace:It's ok..I'm not that upset..

Butler:Are you sure?..you know when you're upset..your nostrils flare..your lips get thinner and your chin pushes up and out..

Mace:Wow you know me so well..

Butler:Of course I've been here since you were a baby..

Mace:(laughs)..haha yeah...I kind of remember..

Butler:Look Mace I know your Dad is really hard on you..but look at the bright side..the company is really doing well..

Mace:Yeah Yeah I know..

Butler:Come on..don't be too mad at him...you two should reconcile...

Mace:Ok I'll try..he is my Dad after all...but he is the one at fault..

Butler:Just forgive him and forget about it..he'll realise it soon..

Mace:I kinda doubt that..Dad isn't that easy to convince..when it comes to what I want..

(A while later...

London:Now I'm just gonna mind my business and not get into anyone's way or bump into anyone..
(Bumps into Mace)..

It was him...

London:Owwwww!Gosh now I have a contusion on my shoulder because of your brooch...

Mace:Gosh London I'm so sorry..let me take a look at it..D*mn this brooch!(throws it on the floor)..

He held my shoulder and I felt goosebumps all over my body..I saw so much concern and care in his eyes..probably because of the potion but I haven't given it to him yet..then he looked at me and I quickly looked away feeling shy..I know that he noticed hence he smiled and his deep beautiful dimples came out..I always seem to compliment him though..but he deserves it..he's the most handsome man I've ever seen..I was astounded by my revelation and immediately I started giggling...Is something wrong with me?..

Mace:Why are you laughing?...(smiles widely)..

London:Uhhh...It tickles..you're tickling me..

Mace:Really..oh I'm sorry..come to my office..let me treat it..

London:Ok..

As we entered his office..he asked me to sit on his chair...like is he for real..sit on his frickin large king sized chair that is only reserved for him..WOW..then he got a first aid kit from his drawer and used an antibiotic cream to rub my bruise..I wanted to scream my lungs out but I controlled myself by holding my mouth and his jacket really tight..I hadn't really done a lot of activity back home..I never really had injuries or bruises..this was actually the first time in a long time..I've had a bruise and I had totally forgotten how it felt..as he was applying the cream to my bruise I noticed his handsome face again..those deep blue eyes..his jawline..his pointed nose...his chiseled chin..his cute dimples..and his hulking body..this guy was literally perfect but despite trying to resent him..It never really works though..though I've been here twice..he seems so different from his Dad..like he's the angel and his Dad is the devil...I can't believe I was staring at him like a frickin owl..then he looked at me and winked..I felt my heart beat hard..Is he flirting with me?.. That's it!..

London:Sir I really appreciate your kind gesture I have things to do...

Mace:Wait..(holds her hand)..London..I..

I stared at him..waiting for what he wanted to say to me..

Mace:My coffee please...

London:Oh yh your coffee..ok it will be done..

Why do I feel like I was expecting something else..from him..

(A while later..

Garry:How is that design coming up London..

London:I'm still trying out what will match with the moon crescent..but don't worry before tommorow evening it's gonna be done..

Garry:Ok..London please may I have a word with you..

London:Oh..k..what is it?..

Garry:Mr Mace said I should give you this..

London:A piece of paper..what for?..

Garry:You'll have to meet him to find out..

London:(sighs)ok..(Goes to Mace's office).

Mace:London..did you get what I sent for you..

London:What is this sir..I don't get it..

Mace:Did you open the paper?..

London:I'm gonna open it now..

It said.."WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND"..Huh..What's this man trying to do?..

Mace:Well..what do you say..

London:(internal dialogue)..Gosh this wasn't in the plan..what do I do..

Mace:That's ok..I'll give you time to think about it...

London:No sir...I can't be your friend..this is all happening too quick..

Mace:London after I saw how you stood up to my Dad yesterday..I had this deep feeling that you're different and your personality is attractive in general..

London:Thank you sir..for your compliments but I can't be your friend..
(attempts to leave)..

Mace:(draws closer to her)..I'll make sure you stay in this company no matter what..I'm doing it all for your protection London..bella and Dad are just after you..for some reason..I don't want them to give you a tough time here..so I wanna be your friend just to help you out..

London:I can take care of myself sir..

Mace:(looks down in disappointment).

Though he's kind of right..I might need his help from time to time..at least just to avoid trouble from his crazy fiancee and his wild father..so it's not a bad idea..I'm not mad at it..a friend with benefits..(smirks)..

London:But yeah..I can accept that..

Mace:Wait..you do?..

London:Sure...like you said..you're protecting me from them..in order for me to work peacefully so why not..but why send someone to tell me though..you could have just done it yourself..

Mace:Yeah you're right..I should have..I apologise..

London:You really need to stop apologising to me sir..you're not at fault for all that's happening..

Mace:True...

London:So..friends?..(extends her hand for a handshake).

Mace:(Hugs her)..

He hugged me instead..Gosh he was so warm and he wrapped me up with his body like a blanket..I was shocked at his action I almost couldn't react..His hug was so deep it felt so real and I just found myself hugging him back and closing my eyes and I buried my face into his chest like a child..that was one of the best hugs I've ever experienced..we stood there for a while embracing each other..then I immediately regained my senses and gently pushed him away..

London:(looks down nervously)...

Mace:(Clears throat)..

London:That was unexpected..

Mace:Yeah..like we've wanted to do that for a long time..

Was he wrong?..I stared at him for a hot second trying to process everything..

London:Uh well..I gotta go home..I'm preety tired..

Mace:Yeah you can no pressure..see you tommorow friend..

London:You too..(leaves)

Mace:(internal dialogue)The main reason I made you my friend is to get close to you London..everything about you attracts me..I just couldn't let this chance slip away..finally you see me as a friend..and then..oh well..let's just say we'll see where it goes...(smiles).