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Monday morning, I sat in the conference room, with Phillip on my right and Jonathon on my left. The contract that the Perkins brothers gave me was in front of me with a pen. I had a cup of tea in front of me as well with Phillip and Jonathon having their coffee.

The Perkins brothers, Christopher and Henry walked into the conference room, being guided by Ann from reception. As they walked through the door, both brothers looked at me and the table. They took a seat directly in front of us and I stood up.

"Why are they here?" Henry asked quickly.

"Because I want them to be by my side when I make the biggest decision of my life." I picked up the pen and bent down. "Mr Perkins and Mr Perkins, I would like to thank you for this amazing opportunity, I'll serve you proud!"

I smiled at them, put pen to paper and started to sign my life away. Both brothers look happy and smiled. I looked up at both of them. I stopped writing.

"What are you doing?" Christopher asked me.

I picked up the contract and looked over it. I placed it between both hands, stood up straight and ripped the contract in half and then again. I chucked the papers at Henry's face and smiled.

"Well, why don't you ask Henry, Christopher? I believe he can tell you himself!" I smirked. I picked up my cup of tea, moved around the table and chucked the tea into Henry's face. I then proceed to slap Christopher's face and started to walk away. Christopher grabbed my wrist

"How fucking dare you?" He swore loudly. "You've just humiliated my family!"

"I believe she hasn't!" Phillip quickly walked around, stepping between Christopher and I. He held onto my hand. "You don't deserve her Chris!"

And with that, Phillip let go of my hand and punch his brother right in the nose. Christopher stammered back and Henry helped him up. Phillip shook his hand in pain.

"You two may leave now!" Jonathon finally stepped in. He grabbed both brothers by their suits and dragged them out.

I didn't notice until Phillip turned around, that small droplets of water were falling from my eyes and rolling down onto my cheek. Phillip moved over to me and placed his slightly swollen hand to my cheek. He cupped my face and I looked away for a second to compose myself.

I looked back up and then slightly kissed the palm of his hand.

"C'mon, let's get you some ice" I finally said.

He smiled at me and nodded.

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I stood at the door.

Thinking, dreading and waiting. I didn't want to knock, but I needed to. But if I knocked, what would happen?

But I needed to know.

I got the courage and knocked on the door three times and waited for a voice.

"Come in" It was so sexy how he said it.

I walked in and closed the door behind. I looked at the desk and there he was; all dressed in his usual suit and tie, with his hair brushed back off his face. He looked up at me and gave me the most intense smile with his eyes. It was breath taking.

"Isla," he said my name in that amazing British accent and it almost killed me.

"Phillip," I replied and sat down into a chair in front of his desk.

"I thought you would have gone home by now," Phillip leaned closer to his desk.

"I was heading home," I took a moment to pause, "but I needed to come and see how you were. How's the hand?"

Phillip gripped his hand slightly. He winced a little.

"It's fine, just bruised and sore. Nothing broken!" He smiled back at me.

"I'm glad, but thank you for what you did in there," I looked away from him, "It means a lot that you did that to your brothers"

"Hey, I would do anything for you!" Phillip got up off his chair and moved around to the front of his desk. He leaned up against his desk and placed his hands into his pockets.

My heart was pounding and I think I start to have a panic attack. I didn't know what to do around him anymore, I feel like I might actually be falling for him.

God damn it... I am falling for him.

I can't be falling for Phillip. Because he doesn't feel the same way and after everything. What am I suppose to do? Think Isla, think. You need to revert the conversation and say something else.

"I owe you an apology Phillip," I take a deep breath.

"No you don't Isla,"

"Yeah I do, you told me to back away from Henry and I didn't listen. I should have just listened. I'm just so stupid for believing that he would actually have some feelings for me. But clearly your older brother thought that it would be easier to fake it to you make it, than actually have feelings for me."

"I just want this year to be over already. I've had enough pain and heart ache and loss for one year. I just want my life to be simple again. I just want to..." I stop and look at Phillip. I grab his hand and held onto it gently, "I just want to apologise for my behaviour these past few months Phillip, I am sorry."

I let go of his hand and stand up. I turn around and walk out of Phillips office. My feet just keep walking and I don't stop. The next thing I know I'm standing outside Jonathon's office. I knock and wait for him to answer.

"Yes,"

I enter his office and take a sit in front of the desk. I once again look out his window to the playground and see children running around and picnics happening.

"I think it's time for me to see my dad" I finally say and look at Jonathon.