As I got to the office..I noticed Mace talking to some business executives and his eyes met mine from across the room..then I looked away and walked straight to the restroom..

London:(Breathes out)..It's ok London..you're not going to have anything to do with that man again..he's crossed his boundaries once again and this is the last time..

I rinsed my hands before leaving the restroom and just as I was expecting..Mace followed me and was standing right in front of me..I felt a wave of rage seeing him..I wanted to rip his handsome face off..After what he did with me yesterday I don't think I will ever forgive him..I don't like being played with in that manner..how dare he do that..I'll make him pay!..

London:What are you doing here?..I didn't ask for you to meet me..

Mace:London..hear me out..whatever happened yesterday was on impulse and it wasn't intentional to make you feel any type of way I swear..

London:You swear huh..ok swear that you will never bother me again or even talk to me again..

Mace:(Stares at London silently)..

London:Can you do that?..

Mace:(Looks at London seriously)..You work for me..I'm your boss there's no way I won't talk to you...

London:You're abusing that power of yours..

Mace:To talk to you?..Come on fillie..We're friends..why won't we talk to each other..

London:Friends don't overstep their boundaries..but you did..so you're not my friend..

Mace:(Clears throat)..Are you serious?..Ok..if it is because of that kiss I'm sorry..

London:That's not good enough..

Mace:Ok so what do you want then?..

London:I want you to leave me alone..

Mace:(Smiles)..You're joking right?..

London:(Stares at Mace in anger)..Do I look like I'm joking!..Leave me alone Mace de la cruz..

Mace:London I apologise for what happened between us yesterday..I guarantee you it will not happen again..we will remain friends and friends only..I give you my word..

London:Then give me your word and leave me the hell alone..

Mace:No..no I won't..

London:Why!..

Mace:(Stares at London astoundingly)..I just can't..

London:You kissed me forcibly and now you're acting all innocent..well news flash Mace..Our friendship is over!..

Mace:(Heart pounds)..

London:We're no longer friends!..If you were really my friend you will respect me and my space..but you don't..

Mace:Of course I do..You also kissed me as well..you kissed me back yesterday..

London:That was unintentional!..I didn't do it because I wanted to..But you..You embarrassed me in front of Jenila and imagine if the whole entire office saw that..I would be tagged as a Fiance snatcher..

Mace:I don't care..let the people talk..It's about you and me..not them..

London:Well I do..I care Mace and if you can't understand the boundaries of our friendship..then I'm sorry but we can't be friends..

Mace:London don't do this..

London:Here's your bracelet back..

I shoved the bracelet into Mace's hand and left him feeling hurt..But it hurt me that he proved me right..He doesn't respect the boundaries of a woman..which is so much like his Dad..no wonder his mom left him..Now I only want to focus on my goal and my goal alone..and Stefanie was right..You can never trust what anyone says..and now I get that annihilation is the only way to success..I was going to my office when Jenila grabbed my hand..

London:Hey!..let me go..

Jenila:Stop London..why did you do that to Mace..he owned up to his mistake and apologised right?..So what are you still looking for..why are you being so stubborn..

London:(Removes her arm from Jenila's hand).Nosy poker!..Why don't you two be best friends then..since you both think alike..now excuse me I'm going to my office..(Attempts to leave)..

Jenila:(Holds London's hand)..Don't forget..he's supported you all this time..he stood up to his Dad and Mr Dane..for you..He rejected bella for you.Are you just gonna throw all that away..

London:I don't care..but does he respect me?..or I'm I just some kind of charity project to you guys huh?..As far as I'm concerned he is nothing to me..he never was and he never will be..he's just my boss and nothing else and he can go to heck for all I care..

Jenila:(Stares at London in shock)..

Jenila's eyes flickered to the direction behind me and she looked like she saw a ghost and that's when I realised that Mace was behind me and heard everything and he gave me a hurt look before storming off..I felt like I had been punched in the stomach..seeing him in that condition actually hurt me..but it was too late..my obstinacy and over ambitious nature..had ruined everything..now he'll probably think I used him which was the plan though...but...now I feel like I don't want to anymore..First I ended my friendship with britney and now Mace..I'm such a toxic person I don't deserve their friendship..Jenila walked away in disappointment and I wanted to apologise but the damage had already been done..I was left standing alone feeling disgusted with myself then Garry approached me..

Garry:London there's someone that wants to meet you..

London:Ok..who?..

Garry:The person specifically said I shouldn't tell you his identity..

London:Ohhk..

Garry:Just go to that room by your left..

London:Sure..

Something felt quite off..Why would this person ask for me without telling me who he is..I opened the door slowly and my jaw dropped..It was Armando de la cruz!..I should have known..but why did he call me privately..Something is definitely up..

Armando:Hello Delvon..

London:(Stares at Armando dispassionately)..

Armando:No hello..

London:Why did you call me?..Go straight to the point..

Armando:Nothing serious I just don't want you..around my son anymore..

London:Hmm..you mean the other way around..It's your son that won't leave me alone..

Armando:I'm watching you..Delvon..I can do anything with the snap of my finger..don't provoke me..Leave Mace alone..or else..

London:Or else what Armando..What will you do..

Armando:Oh wow..you are feisty just like your mother..

London:How do you know my mom...

Armando:Let's just say she was quite famous..

London:My mom wasn't famous..I mean not that I remember..

Armando:Oh..she was famous but unfortunately she died..And now you are here..

London:What exactly do you want De la Cruz!..

Armando:I want you gone..

London:And why do you think I'll obey that..or that would happen..

Armando:No one dares to challenge Armando de la cruz..Delvon..Soon enough you're going to go from a lion to a kitten..

London:I'll like to see you try and achieve that..and you'll go from the most powerful man in town to a common pauper in the neighborhood..

We glared at each other like sworn enemies..ready for battle and I'll make sure that I'm the victor!..Come what may..I will not lose!..I'll ruin this man!..I swear on my life..I'll end you Armando de la cruz!.. And That's a promise..