Micah

I breath out loudly as I left his office and stepped into the elevator. Staying in there was hell with the devil himself. All the air conditioners were on despite the cold and the atmosphere was too silent. Mr Lyon was too silent.

I really didn't want to ease myself, I just didn't want to stay in the same room with a man I disliked so much. He didn't just have an ugly heart, he was heartless.

I don't know him much but I already know his favorite word 'Get out' he said that to me a lot today and one day I'm going to say it to him.

People like Mr Lyon really know how to bring out the worst in people. How did he expect me to change his mind in seven days. My phone beeped in my purse, I pulled it out. Tori had sent me a message.

'Going clubbing tomorrow, you in?'
                                               - Tori
I bit my nails while replying.

'Sorry, I can't I'm busy'
                                               -Micah

Just as I was about to toss my phone into my purse another text came in.

'Busy doing what?'
                                                 - Tori

'I have fix something'
                                               -Micah

'Fix what'
                                                   -Tori

Her text came in immediately after mine and I didn't know how to respond, I didn't know how to explain.

'I'll come'
                                                 -Micah

'Great!'
                                                  -Tori

'Mind if I bring someone?'
                                                -Micah

'The more the merrier'
                                                -Tori

We stopped texting and I threw my phone into my purse. Bringing Mr Lyon was a bad idea but it was a risk I was willing to take. Maybe all he needed was to spend time with friends.

*******

I was far away from the bank, Mr Lyon wouldn't notice I was gone I needed to take care of this first. I had met an employee who directed me here. If I was going to change Mr Lyon's mind, I needed to know more about him.

Carter Yong was apparently a really good investigator, he was going to help me look into Mr Lyon's life, it could give me hints on how to change his mind.

I stood up abruptly from the chair and curtseyed slightly.

"Hello Mr Yong" I smiled warmly as her returned the smile.

"Please call me Carter."  He was a very bright man, he looked like he was in his mid thirties. He had a round face with tiny eyes and looked Asian.

"What can I offer you?" He shook my hand.

"I'm fine, thank you Sir."

"Drop the honorifics please." He led me to his office.

"OK...Carter."

"So what can I do for you?" He sat on his chair and gestured me to sit which I did.

"I would like you to look into Mr Lyon, he's the CEO of Trust bank but I want to know more about him, what he likes and dislikes, his family."

Carter smiled a little. "If I may ask, do you have a reason?"

I pinched my fingers, did I really want to tell Carter.

"Well.." I explained everything to Mr Carter, he hummed in response before finally speaking

"Kristopher Lyon, a lot of people have come asking about this man, I'll tell you everything I know and find out more, If you can handle it."

I nodded, "I hope this isn't illegal?"

"Only if he doesn't press charges." Mr Carter winked as I smiled uncomfortably.

"So, how much are you willing to pay for the information?"

My shoulders dropped, Nothing came for free, especially not information that could save my family of fifty million dollars but I definitely didn't tell him that.

*****

I returned to the sky scraper building exhausted, I was sucked out, I had cleared my account and all my savings for this information and it better be worth it.

I got into the elevator which led me too Mr Lyon's office, a tear rolled down my cheek. I didn't know what I was doing anymore, if this didn't work out I was done for, I had put my family in trouble all because I couldn't just walk away, I couldn't just ignore, I just had to speak out. I was foolish but it was too late now.

I got out of the elevator walking towards the large doors, I paid little attention to my surrounding and I winced when my face hit something hard, it was Mr Lyon, I ran into Mr Lyon.

He stared down at me angry, his gaze was toxic I quickly dried my tears with the back of my hand.

"I'm sorry!" I quickly apologized, I stared down at the floor looking at him would only make me upset.

"Where have you been, you said you wanted to ease yourself but have been gone for over three hours, I know why you did this you wanted-"

He stopped ranting and rose my chin up with his finger.

"God, are you crying?"

"No!" I replied quickly moving backwards, for a second I saw pity in his eyes, I didn't want him to pity me.

"Are you crying because you realized that you can't change my mind?" He looked extremely smug.

"Or is it something else?" His smug disappeared.

"I'm not crying!" I insisted "And I'm going to change your mind!"

He chortled "Wish on." He passed by me as my hands balled up, he annoyed me yet he made me want to try hard until I could beat him. I wanted to give up so many times but then the thought of him crossed my mind, he would smirk evilly at me, he would tell me I was weak and that would piss me off.

I hated it but I found my encouragement in him.

"Wait for me" I ran after him into the elevator. "I'm gonna change your mind" I muttered as he glanced over his shoulder. He didn't comment but I saw him simper.

******

I felt guilty as I stepped into the house, everybody would have questions for me, our lives depended on my actions.

"I'm home!" I yelled shaking snow off me but today Levi wasn't the first to welcome me.

Surprisingly it was Dad with Mum behind him supporting him even though he held a cane.

"How was your day?" He said gruffly.

"It was-"

"Any progress?" My mom interrupted as I shook my head.

My mom looked down in disappointed, he helped my dad sit on a chair before leaving, I sat beside dad.

"I'm sorry dad, I failed you." I took his hand in mine and stroked it backwards.

"No, there's still time, have faith. Try your best. I don't believe in failure." I stared at Dad for a few seconds before I hugged him, I hugged him so tight, I didn't feel like letting go.

I lay on my bed unable to sleep. I didn't have a plan to change Mr Lyon's mind, besides I had work tomorrow.

My door slowly creaked open as Alba tiptoed in. She sat at the foot of my bed staring at me.

"Damn Micah, you look like ass." She giggled as I sat up.

"Language," I warned her holding a finger to my lip. " I do look like ass don't I. I'm a mess." We both stared at each other for a while. I caved and burst out laughing as she followed.

"Shh!" She covered her mouth with her palm. "Mom said no one should disturb you, you're our Messiah now."

"I couldn't wait, I had to ask you how today went."

I shrugged my shoulders. "No good. I keep wondering how someone so attractive and handsome could be so malevolent."

Alba chuckled and I found offense.

"It's not funny, you haven't had a close look at Mr Lyon, he's gorgeous."

"Maybe you aren't trying hard enough. If you really want him to change his mind don't argue, agree with anything he says if you have to. Befriend him, make him grow fond of you. Tie him around your finger so if you say anything he would do it."

What Alba said got to me. She had a strong point.

Why didn't I think of this before

"And who knows, maybe you might get him in your pants."

What?

"What do you know, you're so vulgar!" I pushed her playfully

"Just saying." She rose her hands in the air.

"I need to sleep. leave." I said still laughing.

"Goodnight, I trust you" she said before leaving. Alba cheered me up a little before I continued to think of what to do.

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