The CEO's Assistant
Chapter 44.

She is so beautiful and I can't believe she is here with me.

Now everything will be fine. I can show her how much I love her and care for her.

Because of Alexander I never got a chance to show how much I love her. If he wouldn't had interfered that day when I was about to propose her, then today I would have not done this to her. I know at first she will hate me but eventually she will see it because it was all for us so that we can be together. That's why I agreed with Cherry's plans and kidnapped her.

I was seated on a chair next to the bed where she was lying and soundly asleep. I brushed a strand of hair from her face and stroked her cheek.

I still remember our first meeting at Pearce Industries. I entered into her cabin and the moment she looked up I was mesmerized by her beauty especially her eccentric blue eyes. She was like a fallen angel into earth. Instantly I felt a spark and right then onwards I decided that she is the one for me.

I first started out by being a friend so that she gets comfortable with me. It was fun being with her and I felt happy and content in life.

I remember that day as well, when I was supposed to go out for that family trip with Pearce Family and Scarlet. But Alexander gave me work overseas and sent me away for it. During that period of time I terribly missed her. I wanted to spent time with her and all I had in mind was only her.

The days when I was away from her, I realized she is someone who have made an impact in my life. She has taken a special place in my heart and I love her unconditionally. During the times I had spent with her I got to know that she is a humble human being with a very caring nature.

She is like a drug to me, if I don't have her then my life will be out of control and I will go crazy.

So when I was back in NY, I headed straight to office to meet her and tell her what I feel for her.

When I saw her all I wanted to do was hold her in my arms and kiss her senseless. I exactly did that because I couldn't stop myself from doing it.

But that kiss cost me my job, I got fired by Alexander and blacklisted my name due to which I was not getting hired by any other reputed organization.

But what hurt me the most was that she didn't say anything to me and never met me after that. I thought maybe, she had no feelings for me. She likes Alexander and maybe he stopped her from meeting me. I was not aware of them being together but still somewhere I felt like she did like me. So I stayed away from her thinking maybe that is the right thing at that time. Besides that I was in a very bad condition. Living in NY without a job is scary. My life turned into another angle where, from being a Project Manager I worked in Cafe and then later on joined as a bartender as well. I worked day and night to meet my ends though my father had loads of money and power as he belonged to the mafia world. I never wanted to be a part of it. My mother always told me to do the right thing. Do what your heart says and always do well for yourself as well as for others. That is the reason why I was struggling here to replace a job and establish a reputation for myself.

After trying so much none of the companies accepted me. Hence, I decided to meet her once again. I met her in a mall co-incidentally and told her to meet me at the park. As her number which I had been unreachable, I took help of my mafia connection and tracked her new number. Texted her as a reminder to meet her and we met that day. I told her everything. I knew she will understand and will help me get back my job. Hence, I got a new job at Harlow Industry as Project Manager and thanked her for the same.

Everything changed during Ashton Pearce's Birthday party. I met Cherry and she made me realize that I have a chance with Scarlet. I need to make her my life partner by showing her how much I love her.

A light of hope appeared when I talked with Cherry.

That's when I decided no matter what I will grab this chance and express my feelings for her to win her heart. Make her Mine.

I got to know about Cherry's story, that she loved Alexander and they were together before. But due to a misunderstanding they went separate ways. But now she too realized that she needs him in her life. So we both planned out everything to fight for our love.

I joined my mafia family for more resources and power. Lucca was my dad's trusted friend and second in command. His home is a second home for me and it's highly protected. So I decided to get Scarlet here.

Alexander will not have a chance to take her away from me. My people will kill him even if he tried. "Alex...Alexander..."

My thoughts got interrupted by her voice. She is stirring in her sleep while calling out for Alexander. Damn it hurts to hear his name from her. Why? Why him?

I could see she was being restless now; maybe she is having a nightmare.

I hushed her and stroked her hair. Covered her with blanket and she was now calmly asleep once again.

I placed a sweet kiss on her forehead and whispered in a low voice,

"I love you Scarlet. I love you so much."

Saying that I held her hands in mine while still sitting on the chair I too fell asleep after a while.

Suddenly the hand in mine was yanked away. Startled I opened my eyes and looked up at a frightened Scarlet. She looked fragile now and exhausted. Once when she looked at me her fear was replaced with a relief one.

"Vince.....Help ME... Cherry...killed Taylor. Oh my god! Taylor." She was trembling and crying saying that Taylor is stabbed and dead. Blood was all she saw. She was getting a panic attack. I got up and held her in my arms and stroking her hair I soothed her back saying everything is okay and Taylor is fine.

"I want to meet her. Alexander, please call him. I want to go. I need to be..."

"I ... Um... I'm sorry Scarlet. You can't go." I said slowly.

"Why?" She asked confused while her tears were still running down her cheeks.

"I can't let you go. Not this time."

"What? What do you mean?"

Holding her face I looked into her eyes and softly and said,

"I will protect you always no matter what. You are the light of my life, a drug to my addiction, an angel who captured my heart and mind.

I love you Scarlet.

For always and forever I want to make you mine. Please give us a chance. We will start anew and I promise I will make you happy, Princess." She gasped.

"No...no...no..no.. You can't. This is not..."

She pushed both of my hands away and looked at me in disbelief.

"Scarlet, please calm down. I want you to think about us. You don't have to say anything right away. Take your time and then give a chance for us..." "You're insane. I don't know what has gotten into you but I need to go."

She gets up and takes a step forward towards the door. But I take hold of her hands and pull her onto me. Locking her in my arms in a firm grip I say, "You are not going anywhere."

I bend my head down onto the left crook of her neck and place my lips on her skin. She goes stiff and releases an unsteady breath.

"You are Mine now." I place a feather light kiss there once again.

"Mine to protect..." I kiss her again a bit above.

"Mine to adore..." I kiss her again on the side of her neck.

"Mine to love..." I kiss again on the back of her earlobe.

Then I whisper into her ear,

"I love you Scarlet."

I bite her earlobe and she shivers and pushes me away with whatever strength she had. Freeing herself from my hold, slaps me hard across my left cheek and she dashes out from the door quickly. For a moment I was stunned with her reaction and with the slap.

She slapped me. I could feel the sting on my left cheek very well. But I can't let her slip away from me.

Hell no, not this time!

I sigh and follow her out.