Zeke Armani
Everything had gone the way he had planned it all. From getting Blair to play his fake girlfriend and now Fiance he's reaping the results of his master plan. Work has been good, the shareholders, board of directors even his employees see him in a new light. He could see the new found Respect In their eyes and even a hint of jealousy. He guessed his life was every man's envy. Sales were up triple the amount, more stockholders, their newly launched Jewelry Brand sold out during the launch party and the sales as the massive. Stocks were up. The investors were happy. The board of directors were also happy. There was no talk of replacing him anymore..
He was happy with the results too, Plus, he was planning on taking Blair out to dinner tonight. He knew this amazing little restaurant that she would love.
"Good night Eva"He called to his secretary as he left the office.
“You too, Mr. Armani"Eva called out after him. “I made those reservations you asked for. Everything is set, just like you requested.”
Zeke turned and grinned at her. “Thank you.”
“Of course, Mr. Armani” she replied. “Give my best to Ms. Monore”
Smiling Zeke made his way out of the company to his personal garage. He reached for the heavy parking garage door, eager for the cool shadows and his expensive car.
“You know it’s bad form for the CEO to leave work early,” a snide voice remarked from the shadows.
Zeke turned to see Johnny Walker leaning against the building. With a snide look on his face.
“Johnny, what an unpleasant surprise,” Zeke replied. He didn’t slow down. He just kept on walking into the garage. He hoped that the door closing in Johnny's face would deter him, but it didn’t. The man continued to follow him.
He wasn’t sure how Johnny had gotten past security to his own personal garage space, but he was going to be having a very serious discussion with them tomorrow. He didn’t appreciate being ambushed like this. He kept walking, but Johnny simply followed along.
“I’m sure you’re wondering why I’m here. I was seeing a friend of mine in the building,” Johnny said, as if they were having a conversation. “I’d heard rumors that the great Zeke has been leaving the office early these days, but I simply dismissed them as nonsense. Now I see I was mistaken.”
“Do you want something?” Zeke asked, turning and stopping.
“I know it’s fake,” Johnny said. “Anyone with eyes can see it.”
Zeke didn’t even bother to respond. He simply rolled his eyes and kept walking.
“It’s fake and I can prove it,” Johnny shouted. The words echoed through the empty garage..
Zeke paused, even though he knew he shouldn’t. He shouldn’t let Johnny press his buttons. Today was a good day. The only reason Johnny was here was because sales were back up and of course he had been suspicious of his relationship with Blair from day one.
He didn’t have to dignify this conversation. Zeke knew Johnny didn’t have a thing on him. He couldn’t. There was nothing Johnny could have because he made sure to be careful so no one would know of his secret hidden transaction with Blair.
Yet, still, he paused. Anger pulsed through him.
“Fuck you,” he said, not bothering to turn around. The words came out harsh and guttural. He turned and looked at Johnny. “Fuck you.”
“Oh, I think I touched a nerve.” Johnny grinned like a cat, his teeth gleaming in the parking garage gloom.
“You don’t have shit,” Zeke announced. “Because there isn’t shit to have. Make up all the stories you want, You are wrong this time.”
“I am?” Johnny chuckled. “Hmm you sure about that?
"Wait is Zoey aware about all this?
“Zoey?”
“Yes Zoe. I remember her father always wanted you both married so there would be a merger with the two companies...
Zeke laughed. It was a full belly laugh. The sound boomed through the garage. “Me and Zoey were never a thing. Yes we fucked around but we both had our fun together she means nothing to me and I haven't seen her in years"Zeke replies laughing.m
Johnny's confident posture didn’t change. "Hmm I wonder what she will think when she hears you say this"Johnny says flashing his phone showing he recorded everything he said.
“Enough with you theatrics Johnny. Can't we just live our lives seperatly with no one meddling in our affairs,” Zeke replied his face and mood suddenly turned cold.
“Oh You're scared of Zoey then. She feels different about you, you know. She thinks you only slept around because you were waiting for her. She also told me you're not the type to succumb to love because of what about 3 years ago?” Johnny grinned and he damn well knew he was winning the face-off.
"Don't you dare say a word about what happened you know nothing"Zeke says his voice embeded with anger...
"Anyways I had some good news to share and I wanted you to be the first to know"He says smiling..
"What? Look johnny am tired of your sick fucking games"Zeke says gritting his teeth..
“Zoey will be arriving soon to NYC"Johnny says with a shrug. “Now I wonder how the press would react to her back in town and every reporter will want to hear her story"He says laughing...
"No one will believe whatever lie she has to say"Zeke says balling his hands into a fist.
"Hmm the first story is usually the one believed.”
Zeke laughed again. “Seriously, you should book a time slot at a comedy club, because you are hilarious!” Zeke says. ....
“You think it won’t damage you?” Johnny asked with a confident grin.
“I know so"He says ..
“Okay. May the best man win then,” Johnny called out after him. “You’ll slip up. It’s in your nature.”
Also try to welcome Zoey with love. She seemed pissed the last time we spoke"Johnny says laughing
Zeke turned and watched as Johnny walked out that way he had came in way..
Zeke waited until he heard the heavy door back to the courtyard slam shut. Even then, he waited for a moment, holding his breath as he walked to his car.
Shit!
Zoey is coming back to town??
He might as well be double fucked! She the one who could literally destroy him right now, just what johnny wanted!
She had even told Stupid motherfucking johnny about his vow!
Damn you Zoe!He gritted out
He needed to be careful around Johnny. Johnny has every intention of ruining him but he still doesn't hold all the cards yet. But him involving Zoey that's a whole different scenario.The press are currently searching for any semblance of infidelity and with Zoey coming back to town.
Lord knows what story or scenario she's going to cook up to get him. She had always been obsessive..
His phone chimed.
When are you coming home? I’m hungry.
Blair. He couldn’t help but smile as he read her text. He quickly typed back that he was just leaving and hurried to his car.
Blair must never meet Zoey.
He needed to come up with a counterattack..