Beneath The Surface

mmed her fist on the table, her eyes blazing

owards the corner of the office,

documents down on it. "What is this?" she yelled, "T

g up with tears. "I-I'm sorry,

on't pay you to do your best. I pay you to deliver results. And

ing just below the surface. "You're fire

Ryan, her boyfriend, wal

er arms crossed and

u to dress better when we are out in public, espe

s, a sheepish expression on hi

s? You know what's missing fr

re never okay with anything I

c." Charlotte's anger rose. "I can't let you meet w

. I really am. I

oking like that," She cuts him off,

change?" Mr. C

captivating blue eyes. His tousled dark hair framed h

gaze lingered on Ryan bef

s, good Morning," she said, ext

meeting here, or should we

don't h

e a seat!" she said, gesturin

to discuss the prop

turned to Ryan who was lingering by the do

r..." Mr. Chris looked

cut in before Ryan

us. I'm sure he's familiar wit

forced a smile. "Of course, Mr. Ryan can

his usual demea

to business. I'm interested in investing in your comp

his chair, his eyes

orried if you didn't have any concerns. Af

ze. He looked like the kind of man who knew exact

e development in downtown Manhattan. We're seeking a $50 mi

chunk of change. What kind of

tment, plus there's a good chance the propert

ree penthouse suite?" Mr. Chri

ut only if you promise to invite me to you

lly. "I see. And what's th

erything is writte

"We've already secured the necessary permits and approvals, and

be honest with you, Ms. Charlotte. I don't entirely tru

iting for. A triumphant smile spread across her face, her eyes

ris, I promise you

he said and shook her hand fi

n," She walked

heart raced and her palm grew sweaty. She could not explai

ng?" She tu

yan blurted, "You were flirting

lay it cool. "I was just being fri

ou're always like this, aren't you? Bossy, contro

u can't handle a little bit of criticism, then maybe

"That's it, I've had enough," his voice sh

t of her office, slammi

ed. Not wanting anyone i

th anger, but as the seconds ticked by, he

, was something she never experienced. T

ould be like to be with someone like h

She had just fought with her so-called boyfriend

zed. She glanced down at

t from an un