Chapter 8 Plan No. 1

ANNA JACKSON

Shit!

Shit!

Shit!

I'm going to be late, and the devil will fire me.

Oh my God! Please assist me in arriving on time.

Anna, hurry up!

Run!

Run!

After spending 10 minutes in the taxi, I arrived at my location, yelling at the driver to move faster.

Ha! I am punctual.

I walked into the home to find Liam on the sofa, looking at his phone. He was dressed in sweatpants and a t-shirt instead of his usual suit.

Christ Jesus! This dude looks good in anything. I was standing at the entrance, inspecting him.

"Miss Jackson, when you're through checking out, you may come inside," he added, finally turning his attention to me.

Caught!

He kept looking at me with his dark eyes. When Liam yelled, "Miss Jackson," as I was ready to walk upstairs, I halted and turned slowly.

Liam rose from his seat and began walking toward me. I remained in my seat.

He's getting closer.

My heart began to beat quickly. What will he do now? Why is he approaching?

"Miss Jackson, I have told you before that I don't tolerate individuals being late for work," he remarked as he stepped in front of me.

I agreed by nodding.

"And you're running late."

That's because I was inspecting you.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Parker," I said.

This dude is giving me the creeps. Looking down, I bit my lower lip.

"Stop doing that," I said, my eyes wide with confusion.

"Huh?"

"Stop biting your lip," he said, and I swallowed hard. He seems to be rather frightening. He moved his body towards mine. We were both looking at one other. He took part of my hair away from my face and placed it behind my ear. I shut my eyes. This sensation is unique. I was shivering from his touches. My body has never responded this strongly to anyone's touch before. His hands eventually reached my chin. He pressed his face towards mine. My eyes remained closed. When someone called my name, "BEE!" he would kiss me.

My eyes sprang open. Moving away from me, Liam drew back and cleared his throat.

Ryan had terrible timing.

I'm not sure why, but I was disappointed.

I turned around to see a delighted Ryan walking down the stairs with a great grin.

Finally, when he arrived, he approached me and embraced me. "Bee!"

"Someone seems incredibly pleased," I said as I embraced him back and kneeled in front of him.

He laughed. "Dad has taken the day off from work and will be with us."

WHAT? NO WAY! I don't want him around me, not after what has recently occurred.

When I glanced up at Liam, he was already gazing at me.

"It seems like you two are getting along pretty well," Liam replied, without breaking eye contact with me.

"Yes, Dad, Bee, and I are now buddies," Ryan said.

"Wonderful."

What is he doing staring at me? He can't look at them since there are so many people around.

"LIAM!" yelled someone from behind me. When I turned around, there stood Mia. She rushed over to embrace Liam. I simply stood there staring at them. I was simmering with rage as she hugged him so firmly. Then Liam drew away.

"Liam, your assistant, informed me that you were on a day off, so I thought I'd come and surprise you." She is pretty irritable.

Liam was simply smirking at me.

"Miss White, I'm happy you're here; we were going to watch a movie; you're welcome to join us," Ryan said.

I gazed at him, stunned.

Did he switch sides?

He then turned to me and said, "Bee, let's go to my room and retrieve the pen drive," which piqued my interest.

This man is plotting something.

I agreed by nodding. He then grabbed my hand in his and led me upstairs. When we got to his room. I came to a halt and asked him, "What's going on in that head of yours?"

He said with a smirk. "It's time to implement Plan No. 1"

"Are you crazy? Liam is home. No!"

"Come on; Dad is home, so now is the perfect moment to carry it out."

'No,' I said, shaking my head.

"Yes, come on, Bee, this is our one opportunity; please hear me out."

I exhaled a sigh.

"So while watching the movie, Maria will get us some drinks and 'accidentally' spill it on her. Well, we have to do something for Maria to spill it. See, my legs are so short, yours are longer. So you will make that happen, then Miss White will get angry and shout at Maria, which Dad will not like because he hates it when someone gets all aggressive in front of me, but this will be our first step."

"But what if he notices?"

"He won't believe me; you just have to be cautious."

"Do you truly believe it'll work?" I said, doubtful of the plan's success.

"Of course, it will, but you must proceed with caution."

I agreed by nodding.

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We're watching the movie right now. My attention was on the strategy, not the movie.

This is impossible for me.

Come on, Anna, you're capable of it. At the very least, do it for your new buddy.

What have I gotten myself into?

Ryan was on my lap, Liam was beside me, and Mia was beside him.

I was about to give up when Maria came in with the drinks. Ryan nodded as he stared at me. She served Ryan and me first. Then, since she was apprehensive about going to Liam, I did what I was meant to do afterward. And the whole drink landed on Liam.

Fuck!

What did I do?

Ryan's pupils dilated. Mine as well. Maria was trembling with terror.

Ryan then glanced at me to say, "We are so doomed."

I gave him an 'I'm sorry face.

When I glanced at Liam, he was enraged.

"Oh my God! I am so sorry, Sir. I don't know how-" Maria began, but Liam scowled at her, so she remained silent.

"Oh my God, Maria, what have you done? Are you insane?" Mia growled.

Liam clenched his teeth and rose from his seat. "Are you alright, Liam?" Mia inquired.

Liam gave me a cold stare and walked upstairs to his room.

I believe he is aware of what I did.

Mia accompanied him to his room.

"Thank you, Jesus! Dad didn't see you, or he would have slain you."

I just nodded. I'm sure he knows I did it.

Liam didn't come down once after that event. I'm feeling awful now. But I lack the confidence to go apologies to him.

It was time for me to go. I bid Ryan farewell. I was going to walk away when a voice from behind me made me tense. 'Miss Jackson.'

Parker, Liam

Is he about to fire me? He stood on the steps, hands in his sweat pockets, when I turned back. I took a big swallow. He began walking towards me. With each stride he went forward, I took two steps back. I returned till my back touched the wall. He was still approaching me. Then he appeared in front of me, filled with who knows what feeling.

"Would you mind explaining why you did what you did today?" he said calmly.

"W-What a-are you t-talking about?" I stammered.

He scoffed and then replied, "You know exactly what I'm talking about."

"I-I-" he said as he made another step towards me. My words became trapped. I doubt we're more than a hand's width apart.

"I'm listening," he said.

I bit my lower lip.

"What is your issue with Mia?" he inquired.

I shook my head and said, 'nothing.'

"So, why were you going to drop the drink on her?"

"It was j-j-j-j-j-j-j-j-j-j

"I saw you, and it wasn't by chance; you were planning it."

What am I supposed to say?

"I need to leave, Mr. Parker," I said as I fled from the right side, but he grabbed my hand and trapped me against the wall.

"You are not leaving until you answer my question."

"I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I

What is he doing standing so close? He makes me nervous.

"Really? Do you want me to fire you, Miss Jackson?"

My pupils dilated, and I shook my head.

"Then respond to me."

"It is nothing."

"You're telling the truth."

Okay, he's curious. I'll inform him.

"Fine, you want to know. I despise her; I despise her so much."

"Why?"

"Because we quarreled yesterday," I responded angrily.

"What fight?" he inquired.

UGH!! This individual is obstinate.

"After you left, she muttered some nasty things to me, and I wished the drink would fall on that annoying face of hers."

"What exactly did she say?"

"That I attempted to seduce you while only chatting to you nicely."

His face lit up with a smile.

Is this some kind of joke?

"It's not humorous," I murmured, my gaze fixed on him.

He pressed his forehead against mine and murmured in my ear, "Next time, try to implement your plan a bit more carefully so that you succeed."

He laughed and returned upstairs.

What occurred just now? Did he just say anything encouraging to me?