153 Negotiations (2/2)

She got dressed that morning in a simple but flattering white dress with black knee-high boots. She put on some makeup but kept it in a light and fresh style. Then she finally styled her hair so that it fell in soft, loose, curls. Once she was satisfied that she she maintained a good balance of beautiful without going overboard she headed over to MK.

Her legal team would be meeting with MK's today in order to negotiate the terms of her contract. In truth Amelia didn't need to be there herself, but when she heard that the negotiations would be happening at MK she jumped at the chance to go herself; pretending to be committed to her work and showing MK her sincerity when really she only wanted a chance to meet with Adam.

The negotiations were about as boring as she expected them to be. Amelia sat through them for a while before getting too bored to feign interest any longer. She politely excused herself from the room and made her way to the top of the building, towards one office in particular.

”Amelia,” David said in surprise as he saw her approach, ”what are you doing here?”

”I'm here as part of the contract negotiations. Is Adam in? I wanted to say hi while I'm here.”

”Let me see if he's free.” David disappeared behind the office door, reappearing a moment later. ”Go ahead.” He said, holding the door open for her.

As Amelia entered his office she was immediately struck by the view.

”I forgot how stunning the view is from up here.” She breathed. ”I love your office. In the future I want to have a condo done in this style. I can imagine how it must be to be able to overlook the entire city at night.”

”What are you doing here?” Adam asked bluntly, but not rudely. Amelia smiled, not minding at all. He was the same as he always was.

”I thought I would show my sincerity by attending the contract negotiations but I forgot how utterly boring these things can be.” Amelia responded as she walked towards one of the large bookshelves on one end of the room. ”Hey, is it okay if I wait up here for a little while?”

Adam opened his mouth but Amelia didn't give him a chance to refuse.

”I won't bother you, I promise. Just for one hour.” She pleaded.

Adam gauged her for a moment. ”Fine.” He conceded. ”Just for an hour.”

”Thank you.” Amelia said with a pretty smile.

True to her word she didn't bother him at all. She selected a book from one of the shelves and sat down to silently read, occasionally looking up to steal a glance at Adam and enjoy the way his eyebrows furrowed together when he was focused.

All too soon an hour passed by. Amelia received a text from her manager that the meeting was over.

”Looks like time's up.” Amelia said lightly. ”Thank you for letting me hide out up here.”

”No problem. See you.” Adam said without looking up from his work.

Amelia returned downstairs and rejoined her party with a feeling of success washing over her, and a smile that didn't leave her for the rest of the day.