Chapter 42: Chapter 42

Zach's POV.

"Argh!" I groaned as I tugged on my hair so hard that sharp bites of pain shimmered through my scalp.

I stared at the door that Vega had walked out of, my head and mind conflicted between wanting to go after her to explain and wanting to crush her.

She wasn't even fucking remorseful. It was as if my showing up in her life meant absolutely nothing to her, and she'd even had the audacity to call me a coward. She was wrong, I hadn't been hiding at all. I'd only been waiting for the right time. Her words affected me too much, but it was more fucked up that throughout our conversation I'd had to shove my hands into my pockets just to quell the urge of doing something crazy, like pulling her closer and pressing my lips against those pouty cherry red lips of hers, if only just to get a taste of her, to relieve a memory that kept me up at night with a desperate yearning.

Why did I feel that way about her? Ugh! She was even more alluring than in college, she looked like a boss who was a badass, yet everyone adored her for it.

I thought I was immune to her charms but I wasn't and I should have known all about that weakness since I'd spent almost every waking hour for the past years thinking and obsessing over her as if I was a deranged lunatic.

My plan also hadn't involved having my libido suddenly return after taking a hiatus for five years. Why now and why her?

I knew Vega would figure out that I was trying to take my revenge so I wasn't even going to bother denying it if she accused me. I wanted her to know how I planned to take her down and have her know that she wouldn't be able to do anything about it but sit back and watch it all happen helplessly.

So why did I feel so fucking shitty? It was all Noah's fault. He made me feel bad for trying to get even but he didn't know how it hurt. No one understood me, no one gave a fucking shit about me. It was just me against the world. Just me. I didn't even have one real friend.

I don't care. I don't need anyone. I've made it so far all on my own and I'd continue to do it until I was at the very top, but before that, I had to settle some score first.

I will take my pound of flesh, and I'll enjoy every minute of it.

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"I'll take care of the documents Mr. Zach, you don't have to worry about it," my lawyer said then shut the files in front of him closed, his gaze snapping to mine in assurance.

"Good. That will be all for now, if we need to make any more modifications then I'll let you know about it".

"Of course. I'll be on my way then" he said, rising to his feet. I followed suit, then we shook hands. "I'm sure this will be our easiest takeover yet".

"I can always count on you, "I said with a smile even tho I felt anything but happy. The man nodded at the compliment with a grin, then walked out of the office that still managed to have the distinct scent of Vega Romeo. I stood still for a while, the silent space making my head ache.

"I need a drink," I told the room since I was accustomed to having no one to talk to, then walked to the door, yanked it open with more force than was necessary, and found myself crashing into Vega who had been on her way inside, wanting to save her from getting hurt from the fall, I grabbed around her waist until she was pressed flush against me, then spun sharply so that it was I who hit the floor and she was lying on top of me.

I groaned as my head connected to the floor, the sharp pain surging through the point of impact and around my whole system making me lose my senses for a second.

Vega's eyes widened and she pulled away from my chest a little, her worried eyes scanning my face. My heart thudded against my ribcage, my skin warming up as I took in the position we were in, and the way her body felt pressed against mine.

"Are you alright?" she asked almost as if she didn't find the situation awkward at all and she looked genuinely worried as she stared into my eyes.

My blood roared In my veins as I took in her feature, every little detail magnified because her face was a breath away from mine. She licked across her lips suddenly and my eyes zeroed in on it. I cursed as I felt myself hardening in my pants and I knew she was going to feel it in a second if I didn't do something. I shoved her away without thinking then rushed to my feet, adjusting my suit and trying to get my dick under control.

Vega stared at me incredulously from where I'd shoved her, anger shimmering In her eyes before she got to her feet.

I avoided her gaze, my face burning. "I'm fine. Are you alright" I asked, then cleared my throat, because my voice came out too weirdly, and it was mortifying.

"I'm fine, although I'd have appreciated it if you didn't shove me to the wall just for asking".

I adjusted my tie, yelling at my head to get into character. "What were you doing standing at the door anyway".

"I was coming into your office" she got out, her voice laced with frustration.

"I don't remember us having anything to discuss after you stormed out of my office this morning," I said, feeling more in control of my emotions. Oh, who was I kidding? I was always horny each time Vega stepped into my space.

"Let's have lunch together" she requested and I stared at her because I hadn't been expecting that to come out of her mouth.

"Why?" I asked suspiciously.

"You said you didn't want to discuss our issues in the office, so I figured we should take it outside the company then".

"And what if I don't want to discuss it with you at all Miss Vega".

Vega stepped closer to me and it was a war to remain where I stood.

"You came back into my life and not the other way round, so I think that we need to talk, especially since we both know you're not here because you're an investor trying to save my company" she gritted out.

I crossed my arms, hating her for getting under my skin. "Fine, let's talk then, but it isn't going to change anything," I said meaning it.

Vega held my gaze, almost challengingly. "We'll see," she said, then stepped back.

It was fucking unfair that my body was doing this to me. I wasn't supposed to want Vega Romeo. I was supposed to destroy her. I inhaled deeply as I thought it through, maybe it wasn't a bad thing to want her, maybe I could work it into my revenge plan.

My gaze traveled over her tempting body and I smirked. I guess I could have a little fun while taking her down.

"I'll have lunch with you Vega. Let's talk and see if we can find an even ground shall we".

Vega stared at me suspiciously, wariness dancing in her gaze and she was right to be worried because the game was starting to get more interesting.