DEDICATED  TO: jordannewei  for the very first comment in my book!

MUCH LOVE!

Also very small edit made to the last chapter because I realized I used the wrong name...it's towards the end of the chapter.

ANYWAY HERE IS A NEW UPDATE BE READY FOR THE NEXT! 

AND REMEMBER TO STAY WOKE!

(btw. if you know the song above i luv u)

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But I couldn't help but hear her words in my head, replaying over and over again.

"What would he want with you that he couldn't have with me? Nothing dear. Nothing."

And maybe she was right.

*

I heard a soft knock at the door, clearing my mind, I pushed myself out of the chair and opening the door for Lucas.

"Hey." I said.

"Hey, what did she want?" he asked.

"I'm not sure. Do you want to sit?" I asked.

"No. I'm fine," he smiled. "Actually I wanted to invite you somewhere."

"Oh? Where?" I asked.

"Somewhere close I'm sure, I'll text you the details or something," he unlocked his phone handing it to me, "phone number please."

I typed it in handing it back to him with a small smile, "I'll see you later. Got a lot of work to do." he said.

"Alright bye." I said.

"Bye." he waved, exiting the office and closing the door behind him.

I retreated to my seat, letting out a sigh and returning back to work. Printing out several files that Mr.Collins requested earlier, stapled them and put them in a file folder and decided to return it to him later.

I was so busy caught up in thought of the heated exchange of Madeline and I, that I had barely noticed the smell of food reach my nose.

Is that WingStop?

I sniffed again, the smell coming strongly from behind me. I turned and saw the WingStop box sitting on a table.

My mouth watered instantly and I immediately sprang up from my chair opening the WingStop box to reveal heavenly goodness.

I devoured the meal quickly and licked the residue off my fingers. Throwing the box into trashcan I grabbed some tissue to wipe my hands and went to open the door handle when somebody barged in.

It was Mr.Collins. His eyes locked into mine, his chest heaving in anger and noticed the clenching of his fists.

"What did Ms.Ames say to you?" he asked.

Momentarily stunned I looked at him in confusion. Has his lips always been so firm? God, look at that chiseled and taut jaw and sharp eyes. And his hair, my oh my, chocolate brown with some locks in his hair. My eyes found its way back to his lips ma-

"Ms.Diamonds! His eyes crinkled and looked as if he was silently laughing at me, however when he caught me looking his eyes turned fiery again, "What did Madeline say to you?"

I snorted. So he's on a first name basis with her? Wow. I stepped back heading to my chair and went back to work on my laptop, after a lapse of silence I responded, "She didn't want anything."

He continued staring at me as if knowing I was lying. I placed my hand under my chin looking at my laptop trying to concentrate.

Then suddenly my laptop was slammed shut, Mr.Collins eyes piercing into me, "Ms.Diamond, what did Madeline say to you."

Suddenly frustrated I snapped my eyes onto his, slamming my hands onto the desk and stood up. "YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW WHAT SHE SAID ABOUT ME! FINE! FINE I'LL TELL YOU ALRIGHT! THAT I'M NOT WORTH IT. SHE'S EVERYTHING THAT I AM NOT! NO ONE CAN HAVE YOU EXCEPT FOR HER! HOW YOU TWO SCREWED EACH OTHER AND I HAVE NOTHING TO COMPETE. ARE YOU HAPPY NOW. IS THAT WHAT YOU WANTED TO HEAR!" 

My eyes were brimming with tears in frustration by the time I finished my rant. I covered my face in embarrassment turning away from him.

I felt his arms softly pat my head probably in assurance. "Are you crying?" he asked softly.

"No. I have no reason to." I said defiantly, lifting my head out of my hands and raised my chin at him.

"Good." he cautiously wrapped his hands around my waist, pulling me towards him.  I leaned towards his muscular chest allowing myself to relax.

I listened to his heartbeat, pounding in my ear. His hands rubbed soothing circles on my back and waist.

"Tiara," I looked up astonished he had said my first name for the first time, "She means nothing to me."

Something flashed onto his face, some sort of emotion I couldn't recognize. But before I could recognize what it was he stepped back placing his arms firmly to his sides.

"Get back to work. There's a lot to do." His eyes were now emotionless as he stared at me. 

I nodded, confused at his sudden movements and actions. He walked around my desk heading towards the door before I stopped him, "Wait, Mr.Collins!" I shouted.

His hand touched the doorknob before turning back to me, "Yes, Ms.Diamond."

I suddenly felt shy under his gaze, "Thanks for the lunch."

He nodded, staring at me silently, "No problem." Then as if suddenly remembering something, his lips upturned into a smile, "By the way there are cameras in here. Remind me to buy you lunch more often.

I stared at him horrified, he must have been referring to me devouring the meal, or even worse licking my fingers!

In a mock salute he left the office a hint of a smile on his lips.

I sighed in resignation. Well this is awkward. He could be watching me right now. I looked around cautiously, stiffly sitting back in my chair and returning back to work.

*

Shutting my computer down, I started to pack my belongings together. Taking a quick peek at my phone, Maddy had sent me a text message:

HURRY HOME NOW! WE HAVE TO DO YOUR MAKEUP!

Chuckling lightly to myself, I grabbed my purse and headed out, locking the door behind me, and walking to the elevator.

Patiently waiting for the elevator to make it to the first floor, I tapped my foot incessantly until finally the doors opened and I finally rushed out, giving a wave to the receptionist of course and made my way to the car.

Driving my car back to the apartment, I turned the radio on, settling in peaceful silence and at the same time feeling a whirlwind of emotions at the events that happened today and the events that were later to come.

Pulling up to the apartment I found Maddy's car already parked, seeing as which she is home. I quickly exited my car, using my keys, which were attached with my car keys to enter my apartment.

Pushing open the door I stepped inside, locking the door behind me. All is quiet except for a quite sound of music coming from an open door, presumably the bedroom.

I head into the bedroom seeing Maddy jumping on the bed, using a hairbrush as her microphone.

Leg over

My baby gimme leg over ah

Hang over

Baby she dey gimme hang over eh eh

Leg over  

Recognizing the song I had put her on a few months back my lips curled into a smile, but then I remembered that there was no time to waste, I had a gala to go to so I turned the music off signifying my presence in the room.

"Well, well, well. Look who decided to show up." Maddy said teasingly.

I raised my eyebrow in fake annoyance, "I don't have time for people like you."

"You eggnog"  I snickered at the insult before Maddy jumped off the bed eyes glinting at me.

"You ready?" she montioned to the variety of makeup lined up on a table.

"I was born ready." 

"Let's do this." I replied back throwing my purse onto the bed and sitting down into an awaiting chair.

"Alrighty." Maddy responded and got right to work.

*