FLASHBACK CONTINUES Perez pushed open the door to leave a pub, a place where he normally went to clear his mind, though he didn't like drinking.... He just took soft stuffs, something that made him cool and light. Outside, the cool night air hit him, he didn't even step a foot when he heard a composed voice call his name"Mr. Perez"Perez turned, it was the heiress' driver.... The same man from last night“Not interested” Perez frowned, like he already knew what he was going to propose.... “She asked to see you” the driver went straight to the point, stepping forward and blocking Perez’s path. His tone wasn't demanding, but it wasn't negotiate eitherPerez narrowed his eyes "No I don't do clout" "She just wants to see you....""And why's that.... Someone who doesn’t know the first thing about my life?"The driver remained calm. Instead, he pulled out a small slip of paper from his coat and handed it to Perez "Not everyone gets lucky like you"Perez glanced down at the paper in his

It was really difficult to know the difference between an opportunity and temptation... But to Perez, he felt he knew what he was walking right into.FLASHBACK,ENTERING LOCKWOOD THAT DAYLockwood was quiet.... It wasn't obvious but it was there, when people looked. Quick glances and soft whispers of curiosity.... Not at Amara but at Perez. But he kept walking, until they stopped in front of an office, and Amara pushed it open. There sat a man, quite in his late 30s... He looked up with a measured gaze, his eyes landed on Perez.“Lockwood” Amara spoke "I want you to meet Perez"She turned to Perez with a bright smile "Perez....""Meet my husband.... Lockwood Vale"Perez paused instantly... But he didn't react, her husband? Immediately Lockwood's eyes drifted to his.... In question...."What's going on?" Lockwood askedSo that explained it.... The whole, would you meet my partner talk“What brings him here?” Lockwood insisted“I... just felt he needed a start" Amara replied boldlyTha

When it seemed like things were getting back to place, chaos kicked in again... A peace of mind disrupting kind of chaos. It wasn't just any dream.... It was temptation without touch.FLASHBACK CONT'DIt just felt too real. Too real to not make sense.... The room was dim, there was only a soft light that traced shadows across the walls of the room.... Everything was quiet except for breath, entangled breaths.... Low but heavy gasps.... Not his alone, hers, Natasha's.... Her presence was too close, her body pressed against his.... While her fingers gripped his hair as she rode him.... Her breath was uneven, her voice breaking into soft sounds, soft moans.... That's what the room was filled with.... Perez found himself grounded.... Too aroused to realize what was going on.... Natasha's head tilted back... Her eyes half-closed.... They were both completely lost in the momentBut then.... The air changed... Perez slowed the pace... His eyes lifted when the door opened.Standing there was.

Perez steps were counted fast.... From the day of the display till when he finally realized.... There was more to handle than before. FLASHBACK CONT'D That Day,Three days after the event.... Three days after receiving multiple offers that required feeling forms and signing signatures.... Perez barely stayed in the tool room... He was mostly at Lockwood's office every damn minute.... Mid day he was actually heading to the office for the third time in the day, the dream now lingered faintly in his mind....But. There was always a but.The one who questioned his sanity stopped him like usual.... "Up for dinner? Perez?" Perez paused.... "I'd rather just go back to my apartment and rest.... It's been a long day"“Are you okay?” she asked, moving closer.... Till his height and physique overshadowed her“I’m fine"“But you won’t be there long tho"Perez frowned slightly, what did that mean?“With this kind of rise? You'll be buying a suite soon""A suite of your own"Then..... her voice

The rich life wasn't as surprising as people said it was.... It was just that you didn't have to worry about resources or welfare.... But when your head is not as aligned with your body the way you need it to be.... Things start getting insane....FLASHBACK CONT'D When Perez stepped into Lockwood again after two months, it felt more different... The energy hadn't changed but the way he received it had.... Atleast people glanced with recognition not strangeness.**********“Perez"“Lockwood"A handshake followed after.... A firm one.... Just as soon, the door opened, Amara walked in quickly like she had been informed that Perez was present.... It had been awhile, of silence. She stepped in until his eyes found hers... And they both caught it.... Something unfinished.Lockwood gestured "Come in"Perez looked away, adjusted his shirt, picked up his phone.... Looked at his watch, just to keep his eyes moving..... Lockwood saw it all. "Amara we were currently about to discuss something"