Xavier

"Mr. Grey, we have a problem, and you need to handle it." My assistant, Julia, tells me as I walk through the crowded halls

"Handle it for me." I reply nonchalantly trying to make my way to my office

It's been a couple of days since my brother and I have borrowed Tori, and I need to check on her at all times.

It was a hassle trying to catch her the other day, and if she gets out of our grasp, she's going to try and make a run for it as if she's in a marathon.

But it wasn't only that I was worried about.

If she escapes, she's going to immediately tell the cops.

Now, I already know what your thinking.

Your company is over the police station, what are they going to do?

Well, this isn't the only time we've pulled a stunt like this.

Let's just say, my brother and I are very determined for getting what we want, and that has landed us in predicaments Albert Einstein couldn't figure his way out of.

This is our fourth time actually that we've kidnapped a girl and used her for our personal purposes.

But Tori is different than that.

I want her to be by my side so I can get rid of Julia.

Don't get me wrong, she is a hard worker, one of the best in fact, but we have, history, that gets in the way of our business sometimes.

Whenever she comes in my office, it's as if the air thickens yet the room feels as if it's getting smaller.

And trust me when I say, it hasn't been the best with De'Andre constantly reminding me of our past.

It actually consists of him as well, but that's a topic for another story.

"Um, sir, I don't think you unders-" She presses making me roll my eyes and turn around to face her

"Well make it make sense then." I demand and turn back around only to become face to face with the Michael's

Both of them have the biggest smirk on their face while I stand their dumbfounded, and I feel my fist clench around my documents.

I hate surprises.

"That was the problem sir." Julia say out of the blue making me turn to her and nod my head sarcastically

"Well, are you going to do the usual and take us to your office so we can settle on a negotiation?" Mrs. Michael's ask looking between us

I spin back around with a tight lipped smile that made their body language look even colder than before.

"Yes, right this way please." I reply walking them into the direction of my office

They shouldn't even be here. They were supposed to give me three months until our next meeting, because I've been too busy with Tori and the company.

But I guess I should have seen this coming.

I demanded my spotter to find Tori in three months, but they weren't even the one who had found her.

It was De'Andre and I.

And the thought makes my eyes widen because realization kicks in.

My time is almost up.

While walking to my office, I see De'Andre walking out of one of the meeting rooms with makeup smeared across his face and his tie is slightly twisted to the side.

As we lock eyes, his smirk widen, but quickly disappear once he sees who's walking behind me.

I nod towards the bathroom, and he got my intention of telling him to fix himself before joining us.

One day, his shenanigans will be the end of this company.

I shook my head at his childish behavior, but open the door to my office and lead the Michael's inside.

We all sit down in an instant then make eye contact.

I can tell there's a disturbing silence because of our last meeting, but it's not necessarily my fault.

I couldn't believe they wanted a piece of my, I mean our company, and even if their bargain was ideal, that part of the deal just couldn't be-

"Have you came up with a negotiation?" Mr. Michael's asks smiling deviously

I sigh then run a hand over my tired face.

"Yes, yes I have, and it stays the same. This company belongs to De'Andre and-"

"Where the fuck is she?!" Mr. Henderson screams as he bursts through my door

My blood run cold and my eyes widen.

And in that exact moment, De'Andre and Julia ran behind him with shock and disbelief written over their faces.

It's always something.

I gulp heavily and readjust my tie, I can't slip up in front of the Michael's. If I do, that'll definetly be the end of this project. There won't be any more negotiations and if they found out I had kidnapped an 18 year old, I'm pretty sure that they'd do more than cut off the project.

They'd probably cut off my head.

"I'm sorry, but where is who?" I ask innocently

"My daughter you fucking idiot, I know you have her so where the fuck is she?!" He screams once again and makes his way up to me crashing my desks over to the side

I instantly take a few steps back and hold my hands up in surrender.

There's no way I'm going to fight him.

I mean, I'm no punk, but fighting Romeo Henderson is terribly bad for my, I mean our business, and I'm too-

"Excuse me son, but are you Romeo Henderson?" Mr. Michael's asks

Romeo looks down and his eyes widen instantly and he scratches the back of his neck, but before anyone can say anything Mrs. Henderson runs into my office and slaps me in the face, not even noticing the Michael's at the moment.

Romeo grabs her waist and pulls her into him which calms her down instantly.

"What have you done with Alyssa?!" She screams making my ears almost bleed

Wait... Did she just say Alyssa...

"Who in the hell is Alyssa?" De'Andre asks finally stepping into my office

When I look back into his direction, Julia's gone, and he's taking slow and steady steps.

Mrs. Henderson harshly turns around to face him, but in the process, it causes her to face the Michael's.

Her eyes widen in shock and she gulps hardly.

She then points a finger at Mrs. Michael's and say the one word that makes every one gasp quite loudly.

"Mom?"