Chapter 2: Her First Love

Running around the building first thing in the morning was never been part of Lyka's routines. It just happened that she have been a bit late for the past few months. Okay, so seriously she's really late. While running up the stairs to the third floor, she missed a step and luckily for her to held her arms out of reflex to the wall even before she could tumble down.

She's not having a good day today and not just by having her client to cancel at the last minute but also because she got a mouthful again from her boss on how she should look for someone new on the dot or she might really lose her job.

Deep in thoughts, she took in a deep breath as she leans her head on the white painted wall to calm her mind and her beating heart that spiked up after the sudden jolt. Thankful enough that she really didn't tumble down or she might have broken the camera around her which for some reason was the third time she got within one month, thanks to her clumsiness.

Checking the time on her watch, she freaked out and quickly started to ran upstairs again, while making sure she wouldn't miss another step the second time.

"Lyka."

"KYAAHH!" Out of shock, Lyka almost fell by the sudden turning of her head as she heard that oh-so-familiar voice of the man. A sweet coated calm voice that made her heart skips for a second.

"Woah easy." a soothing and gentle voice with a pair of big strong hands caught her arms, his eyes glinting and beaming as always like each day she would see him.

She glanced to the owner of the voice and hands, feeling the heat running up from her neck to her face, knowing all-to-well who owns the pair of hands and the voice. She couldn't avoid swallowing her own saliva out of nervous and excitement when her brown eyes met with his forestry green colored orbs.

"Mi-Mister Briers." Lyka greets shyly, coiling to her own little shell. Her hands tremble as she holds her camera tighter. Her heart beats running wild and she's even afraid that it beats so loud, the guy might hear it as well.

He smiled at her with a reassuring gaze like even the coldest person could melt it. He chuckled lightly before running a hand to his light brown hair that compliments his fair complexion and making his eye looks brighter.

"Please now Lyka, how many times should I remind you." he jests at her. His hands leaving her arms as he was assured that she's fine. She nods at him before her gaze directed down to the floor.

"Sorry Jonathan." correcting herself. Jonathan smiled at her warmly while observing her actions.

"Are you alright? I'm really sorry if I startled you." Jonathan gently apologizes at her. Jonathan's voice was soothing, gentle and calm, that's why even Lyka with a strong resolve can't help seem to fall for him as well. Sometimes her mind even wonders to things she shouldn't have been imagining nor desiring at all. Thinking of how he would sound to her ears by the morning, or when intimate in a room with her.

Yep, you read it right, Lyka's hopelessly in love with her boss; the director of their company. Despite not owning the company, the downfall at Jonathan is that he's workaholic; he invests his time for the company alone. His efforts were practically sent off to his works and especially the way he also cares for the employees beats even the old man who runs it, a man who only even care for the money that the company brings in.

Lyka's a journalist. To be honest, she's even good with it. After graduating the company woos and won her over before other big shots could even snatch her. But for now, she's having a hard time, finding clients and news to write on.

"Its okay." she smiled at Jonathan's smile to her. "Thinking deeply again, are you?" he laughed as he let go of Lyka's arms. Lyka welcomed him with a broad smile as Jonathan drew his face closer to the young woman. "Mind sharing it?"

Lyka laughed, not knowing how to respond to the young man of her dreams. The more Jonathan approaches her, the more Lyka could smell a hint of a musk scent. Lyka step down a step as she looks a way to get out of Jonathan's fortress before her couldn't take it any longer. "Oh, haha… Nothing." Lyka laughed awkwardly. "Someone just needed something, yes! I'm busy- Yes busy! Oh I'm running late!"

Lyka ran away immediately as Jonathan stood where she left him. But as the young woman rushed, she almost fell again for the third time. She quickly straightens herself as she turn to a corner and out of sight of the young man. Jonathan turned around as he descends down the stairs before laughing quietly by what just happened.

"What an amusing girl."

The day went by like a blur for Lyka, and before she could realize it she was the last one to exit the building. Walking out she instantly shiver at the cold breeze of November. Despite the tiring day she had, she still smiled as she could go home and get some rest to end her day.

Even getting inside the warm confinement of her small apartment, Jonathan was still running around inside her mind. It's as if she could still feel his hands on where he held her this morning. Despite wanting to show the guy that she's interested with him, she's hesitant since she's not sure if she's her type of girl.

Lyka knows she really like the guy, to her Jonathan is the living embodiment of her ideal man, gentle, nice, caring and kind, a so called perfect gentleman. So when fate would have it as he introduced himself, Lyka was swooned up her feet.

Upon picturing Jonathan in her head, a memory she treasured dearly cam to her mind.

-Flashback-

As a staff were giving a tour to Lyka to her new and first job around the company building and faculties, rules and regulations she must strictly follow were also relayed to her.

"This would be your cubicle." the male staff pointed to the empty square space beside another female staff. The girl quickly glance at her and smile which she answered with a shy wave as she was still new. The girl has a soothing aura. She's average but definitely in the spectrum of what you call beautiful. Nice light brown orbs with olive skin and auburn hair.

"That's Ella, if you've got questions just ask her, she's the nicest person in this department." the male stuff introduced and explained before giving the said girl a curt nod and left, leaving the both of them.

As the guy left, there was like a switch at the girl's character. She suddenly sprung up and went to Lyka before pulling her to her own cube. Her soothing and gentle aura diminished and replaced by a cheery overly friendly one. But it's in a good way.

Giving Lyka a short handshake before going to the knowing phase and asking the new girl tons of questions such as, 'school Lyka graduated from', 'her hobbies', and sometimes along the lines of work and workmates.

Both of their voices died down when they heard a voice, specially Lyka,

"Hi guys! Can I borrow your ears for a sec?"

A cheery gentle voice ask and some laughed a little at the side joke of the comer. Lyka was mesmerized as she heard the most alluring voice Lyka ever heard until now. She could feel the sudden burst of her heart as it quicken its pace in beating when their eyes briefly met for a second and she suddenly held her breathe when he smiled at her warmly and welcomingly before sighing quietly as the man continue on his objective.

When the man left, Ella was giving her a playful and teasing glances while eagerly moving her eyebrows which made Lyka's face heat up and a slight blush starts to color up her cheeks.

"What's with those glances and sighs? Do you like him?!" Ella squeals as she tugs on her new found friend's arms as the excitement overwhelms her body. Lyka was quite dumbfounded by Ella's words as her mind tries to understand her words.

"N-No! I-I-I don't! I certainly don't!" Lyka looked away when she saw Ella's gaze, her lips were quirked up as if mocking her words as she purposely watches her reactions which it's purpose where served as it just made Lyka more vulnerable in a way.

Ella hooked her arms on Lyka's shoulders before smiling widely. "Don't worry my friend, he's single and I'll help you." Ella said as she wink at her as Lyka just slowly look at her.

Not sure whether to trust the lady's words or not, if the girl were playing her or something. Lyka cleared her voice as she could still feel the hotness of her face, swallowing as she speaks.

"Who... is he?"

Ella smiles before speaking, "Jonathan Briers." Ella answered, amused by her friend's reactions and expressions.

-End of Flashback-