King of Manhattan

“I am searching for an adjective to describe it, and utterly failing to find one.”

“I know I leave people speechless.” Zach said with a chuckle.

Just to meet a dancer like me?

You’re not just a dancer, my dear.

Zach! I am not marrying Preston for his money… I mean, what millionaire? Well, I need to get in touch with the people at the magazines, maybe even ask People. End of the month?

Okay, I know you’ll be marrying him for his body and all his other good traits. His money is just a bonus. -laughs- Sure, end of the month it is, stock up on groceries, miss, or you might not have a salary soon.

“Preston? I thought you would go for Zeke, but you’re more business less arts. I’m sure you could marry yourself somewhere in this Earth?”, Amanda tried to move the subject to someone else. “Maybe you could marry yourself on Morris Rock?”

“Zeke knows he’ll be my mistress no matter what. But Preston is for legal purposes you know.” Zach said with a laugh. “Come on, you’re the one I intend to marry off to him, stop pushing our marriage in exchange of yours.”

“That’s a bit- It’s just-” He stops, sighs. “To which address should I deliver the final copies to and do you want to be involved in the final stages of editing?”

“You may talk to my assistant, Amanda Stoll. I just want to see all the best pictures you’ve taken for the campaign. Present it to me if you can, at the Morris Tower of course.”

“What?” He asked with a  teasing smile. “Don’t you like it?”

No worries, I have my schedule cleared out the whole day.

My, my, Dev, I expected a better welcome than that.

Oh really? And those things are?

“No, hydrangeas aren’t in season. It’s only May, have you ever seen hydrangeas bloom in New York City in May?”

“Yes, if it’s in Pushpita’s hands it will bloom no matter what season it is.”

“You’re trying to tell me you booked me so last minute that I have to have the photos ready in three days?”

“That’s smart - about the environment I mean. The extinction of the bee could be disastrous.” Tapping her fingers, she looked at her notes than back up at him. “Would you say Morris is an eco and environmentally friendly corporation - even though that seems like a bit of an oxymoron?” 

“Exactly, even the smallest of ants is important.” Zach quipped. “Yeah...I guess in a way, we are?”

Blaire tilt her head at him. There was no way that she wasn’t aware of the his hand on her arm. “Are you trying to tell me you don’t want me to go? My, my Mr. Morris. I’m really starting to think that you’re into me.” She can’t help but to tease him.

Zach pulled her gently closer to him. “It wouldn’t be a crime, if I am, right?” He teased her back.

“If there’s a show I would love to live in is Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. so unless Preston is a secret agent, I’m good”, a small blush appeared on her cheeks, she was not going to take the teasing much longer. “Only if you don’t change its name to something related to you, like the Morris rock”.

“He should be in any show, if I was gay, I will go for Preston if I can’t marry myself, you know.” He said chuckling as he saw Amanda blush. “Hmm, Morris Rock, that sounds legit, I like it. Look into that, maybe I can own the moon”

“New York loves scandalous details about everyone,” she smiled. “That might say more about your competitors than you, Mr. Morris. Alright next question: What philanthropic activities does Morris Corp. engage in?” 

“Well, that’s true. You’re right in that regard.” He said returning her smile. “That’s nice of you to say, Ms. Hyde. Hmm, well I have a children’s foundation and several others that I support. I also help out in causes regarding the environment as I always have this notion that without it, we’ll be nothing.”

“Zachary Confident Morris… Nice.” She smirked at him. “Uh, pft. No. Pft. I’m only staying for the other view, Mr. Morris. But if you are really starting to think I’m into you, I could always leave.” She teased him as she took a step back, acting like she’s going to go although she has no plans to do so.

“Mhmm, that’s me.” He told her not being able to erase the grin plastered on his face. “You wouldn’t dare.” He walked closer to her and gently reached out for her arm.