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Your Hollow Heart	By : KyuKitsune Category: G through L > Hollow Man Views: 3681 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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~oooOYOHOHOooo~

Chapter 01

Sometimes it was never easy when it came to dealing with these that were simply not going in the direction as one expected them to. Sebastian Caine had learned this the hard way when he found he was having much difficulties making any headway on the project he was working on and trying to get it back on course without further delay.

This just hasn't been his week and if he wanted to be honest, this whole month just wasn't looking too well either in any case. Everything had been fine in the beginning but now were running into all kinds of issues and everyone was busy racking their brains on how to solve this dilemma.

Though he tried not to let it show but was finding it difficult to keep the bitterness that was gnawing at him like a raging tiger locked inside a cage and wanting to lash out at anyone that was within reaching distance. He was thinking on how nothing went right today and didn't seem to be getting better later on within the last few hours.

He hadn't imagined this would happen when he assumed the role of being official team leader to this special assignment. But unfortunately he should've realized that there were likely possibilities to occurred, especially when it was working on a top secret military project funded by the government itself.

Sure the job had its perks, getting special benefits like being in charge and having everyone follow his exact orders on it. But then when factoring in the issues that came up during the procedures and dealing with particular people who don't really meet up to the qualified standards and just made things harder on everyone, including him.

This is why it's better to leave it up to us to decide who to hire and not those dunderheads. They have no idea just who they're putting on board and just end up wasting resources and we get shafted for it.

Although it was ironic because they had been the ones who hand picked him to be the top specialist for the program. Yeah, they had made the smart choice with him and his selected team and he didn't have any regrets taking the offer up in the first place.

Although that was before when thing had gone off without a hitch but now been one issue over the other and gone through at least three different researchers within the last couple months.

Take what happened with this afternoon for example: everything was as normal as can be, looking over the data to find what was necessary when counteracting the formula to a larger body mass than that of a standard rat when it happen. They once again hit another snag as something went off in the experimentation and worse yet, had another assistant up and leave due to certain circumstance.

It took all his self restraint to not push down on the accelerator and going beyond the speed limit once he got off the highway and into ongoing traffic. His mind was in a chaotic whirl as he was thinking about what to do and how much this was going to added more complication and further delay on the project.

Goddamn why can't they never get it right! What did it take for them to understand the basic rules he had set up for this?! At time, he felt like he was surrounded by morons.

Well with the exception of a few and Linda of course but at times she did seem to get on his last nerves. Though maybe it was partly because he was still having a hard time getting over the fact that she broke up with him a few weeks ago over some minor things.

Well okay, so maybe he did overreact after that one mishap and had good reason to get mad at him since he scared off the last tech before this one but that didn't mean she had to go and say they were finished.

They had been together since their days at the university, he having met her during one of the professor's session and hitting it off quite well he thought. They had made the perfect dream team and were working on the biggest assignment that was sure to have them go down in history. He doubt that she was just going to give up on him and would let her cool down some before he decided on taking her back. Everything would turn out fine though now they had another issue to deal with.

They were one man short and had to find another bio medical engineer thanks to a little mishap with one of their test animals and the guy just up and quit on them halfway through the procedure. Before there had been eight people working on board and would need a suitable replacement to fill in for the open position they had right now.

How can he work with anyone if they just couldn't take the pressure! This is why he told Linda to go and find someone who was more reliable and better not have any allergic problems or whatever that pathetic excuse was. He didn't care what it was but they were one person short and needed someone to pick up if they wanted to stay on schedule and not have any further delays.

Whatever if you can't take the heat then get the hell out of the way! He didn't need simpering simpleton in his lab, he wanted results! In all consideration Sebastian thought it wasn't that big of a loss although this had them fall back after and now needed someone else to fit in that role.

Good thing Linda had already taken the necessary measures and got the government to sent them a list of people and started looking through some profile on who was eligible and legit until she came out with the very best one. He bet by Monday they'll have a new one show up and then all will be fine by then.

Yeah while she was doing that, he was going to do his own work in the sanctity at his place and try to make up for lost time. But first, he needed to get some energy boosters to keep him stable as he was running on fumes and had to get some into his system. He was heading to the nearest Einstein in the area and grabbing a good ole' cup of Joe to help him once he got back to his place and get right back on the backburner.

He saw there weren't that many people in there since who really wanted coffee at this hour. He placed his order and waited on the side, hoping that things were going well on Linda's end.

He heard his number being called and seeing the Styrofoam beverage sitting on the counter with his number script on it. He picked it up and heading out to where his car was park about two blocks from there. He was getting his keys from his pocket and ready to press the button to unlock when heard someone calling out and sounded like they were pissed.

"Hey you! Hey!" Sebastian found his arm being grab and turning around to find himself staring at a pair of smoldering eyes that were glaring right at him.

"Yes can I help you?" He was wondering what was her problem and why she was giving him that look. He never met this chick before and yet here she was shooting daggers at him for no apparent reason.

"Yeah I'll say there is, that's my coffee you have in your mitts pal." Sebastian stared at her wondering if she was mental or might be a few screws loose. "Um no this is mine, so you better head back inside and wait until they call your number."

Great just his luck to find a girl whose easy on the eyes but was addle in the brain. He had no clue why she would think this was hers but still it wasn't like he was really complaining as he was subtly checking her out.

The girl was about the same height as Linda though with a couple inches more with the boots and they could almost have their noses touching if they stood close together. Her golden-brown hair fell past her shoulders in loose waves and seeing the honey-caramel highlight that looked perfectly natural with her complexion and having it frame her face quite well.

Her skin had that golden undertone which obviously showed she spend a lot of time out in the sun and while her feature seem to have no blemishes with the exception of the beauty marks that were on each cheek and didn't have any makeup to cover them. She wore a white low cut top with a leather jacket over and a pair of denim jeans that were tuck into some leather boots.

The only piece of jewelry she had on her was a silver cross with two identical rings that weren't in any good condition to be wore though were still loop onto the chain and hung there for whatever purpose.

She then pulled something out of her back pocket and held it up to his face. It was the receipt from the café and seeing the number at the bottom matching the one on the cup in his hand.

"That's my number obviously right there and I order that exact beverage. Apparently someone got our orders mix together and gave you mine while I was in the washroom."

Sebastian could see that it was possible, they both had ordered the same thing so it was an honest mistake. But since it wasn't his fault some idiot messed up their orders and didn't seem to check twice to see which got it first. Beside they were damn cheap and could just go get herself another as he had more important things to do than wait around wasting precious time when he should be working.

"Well as much as I like to help you on the matter, but seeing that I'm not the one who screwed you over and can go talk to the manager about it and sure he can give you a freebie for your trouble. You know what they say first come, first serve, better luck next time. Mmm…I have no idea how they do it but damn this is so refreshing."

And taking another sip of that delicious ambrosia and seeing her cross her arms over her chest and stare at him exasperated.

"You are a real piece of work you know that: a real jackass!" She whirled on her heels and walking straight back towards the cafe, probably to at least go make a complaint to whoever in charge for this debacle.

"Aw don't feel bad, at least you'll get something out of it for free." The only reply he got was a one finger salute and Sebastian shrugged as he watched her go.

Whatever not like it was his problem at the very least and she'll more than likely get her money's worth as the company hate to have people suing them over the littlest of things.

He couldn't help as he eyeing her hips as they move in those snug jeans and had to admit she did cut quite an imposing figure. He didn't let her comment bother him the very least. He had been told that by others, complete strangers before but it never stopped him and doubt he was ever going to see her again.

Shame too, caused she had one fine piece of ass. Ah well, whatever not a big loss in his book.

Little did he know that this was their first encounter and would meet her once again, only this would be far from pleasant in the long run.

~oooOYOHOHOooo~

Monday rolled around the corner, the temperature being a perfect seventy-five and seeing how clear it was today and taking it as a good sign for what may come. Sebastian drove the Porsche with the roof down and feeling the wind on his face as he went down the highway. He was certain the day would lead some interesting progress and heading down to the facility, ready to see how it would work with something bigger than rats. Those little vermin were real hard to find and took forever to catch all of them once they got loose.

He pulled up towards the security booth that was in front of the large warehouse. The imposing structure was surrounded as chainlink fence and barbwire as it wouldn't do for the public if they knew what was going on within the area and had security set about to routinely check around and make sure no one got in unless they were a member of the team itself. He recognized the guard that was sitting out and once they saw it was Sebastian let him head on through. "Morning, sir."

"Morning, Ed." He drove in and was about to park in his usual spot, that was until he saw someone had already taken it. A sleek black Lexus was sitting there and wonder who put that there.

"What-the-fuck!" Just who in their goddamn mind dare to take what was obviously his space. If that had been Sarah's, he would've keyed that thing and left some cutting words onto her side door. But he knew that she drove what was a dinky looking jeep and so it obviously wasn't hers. Frank and Janice carpool together and Carter took the metro and then walk the rest of the way. Linda's car was there and same with Matt's, that could obviously mean one thing.

When I find the bastard, he's so going to wish he never parked there. It was only a matter of finding that son of a bitch and ripping them a new airhole that once he finished it will make them think twice before taking his spot.

He had to go further out and parking his alongside Frank's mustang and Matt's Chevy. Sure there weren't that many people on the project and had plenty of parking spacing to go around but that was his spot dammit as he was team leader of this project.

Sebastian was walking towards the elevator in a right huff, thinking darkly that once he got his hand on that moron and presses his thumb against the glass screen that was by the metallic doors.

A laser was reading his prints and showing them on the screen right beside it.

Scan readout: CAINE, SEBASTIAN

Clearance: ALPHA ALPHA THREE

Division: CLASSIFIED

The doors open with a loud whoosh and stepping right in while he waited for the computer to ask for his access code. "Caine, 0027." He heard the ping that confirmed him in and waited as the elevator started going down towards ground zero.

He was walking down the corridor and passing the stainless steel cages where all the animals were making quite a ruckus as he went by ignoring them in the process. He was heading straight for the break-conference room and finding a few people milling about when he got in.

Janice and Frank were talking by the coffee machine while Sarah was nowhere in sight but Carter had his headphones on and reading one of his magazine. He made his way over and pulling one earbud out to grab his immediate attention.

"Hey Car, where's Linda?" Carter turning quickly and seeing Sebastian standing right behind him, "Oh she and Matt are showing the newbie around the compound. They'll be back soon but I have to say she is kinda cute if you catch my drift."

"Yeah let's hope she's at least got some brains and didn't end up hiring some dimwit by mistake. If we're lucky she won't wind up causing any explosion in the process that cost us another mil and sets us back further."

"Oh I doubt that. Here Linda thought you might be skeptic about her and figure you wanted to have a look see for yourself." He passed Sebastian the manila folder that was sitting by the table and taking his time to flip through the files, skimming over most of the elaborated wording but obviously could see she had quite the impressive record.

Graduated at the top of her class with full honors and was the Valedictorian for her graduating class that was a couple years ago. Had an internship at the best medical research facilities in the country and had been recently working at one of the local hospital in the D.C. area. She had been studying cancerous cells and other genetic conditions before she was brought aboard here. It seems like it was all there and Linda must've thought she was capability to pick her so he'll wait and see just to be sure.

Seeing no photo attached to her profile and having no idea what she looked like other than Carter's comment that she was cute going for her. Well whatever, he figured as long as she knew what she was doing and shouldn't matter what she looked like.

Although he hoped he wasn't dealing with some frumpy chick who just grate on his nerves. He got enough of that with Sarah and even Linda to last him a near lifetime.

He heard the door open and lifting his head to see Linda with Matt and another woman walking alongside them.

She was dressed to look professional but also had a causal air as she went with a pair of black slacks and a cashmere sweater. She had her hair pulled back and set in a low bun with some tendrils hanging loose around her face and wore stylish glasses which made her eyes look luminous and showing the obvious intelligent behind them.

Well now, Carter wasn't kidding when he said she was a looker though cute wasn't the word he would've used in that statement. Even with her going for the whole research assistant persona but couldn't hide the obvious of how she might look after hours.

Maybe he would go and chat her up, perhaps even ask if she like to go grab some coffee later…

"Everyone I like you to meet the newest member of our team, Joanna Charnel." The brunette smiled at the group and saying hello to them.

"Actually call me Joey it's what everyone else does so I don't mind if you do. J.C. is also okay but don't call me Joe: you have no idea how many times that came up during office breaks and it was hard to tell who was talking about who, me or the coffee."

This got a chuckle out of everyone which seem to break the tension quite well. Sebastian on the other hand wasn't laughing when he heard her speak the first time. He thought there was something familiar about that voice and wondering where did he hear that from.

No she didn't look like anyone he met before, obviously if they had he would've surely remember them if he did. He was eyeing her carefully and then took notice of the necklace and seeing the small cross with the two rings hanging on there.

Wait a second…he looked back at her face and trying to envision letting her hair down, remove the glasses and put her in a leather jacket with skin-tight jeans and it hit him!

The Hell! He couldn't believe it, out of all the people and seeing that this was obviously the same chick from the coffee shop two night ago. Even though she looked the exact opposite of the one he met but couldn't hide the fact that it was definitely her all right.

Then could also mean she's the owner of that Lexus in his parking space. Well we'll see about that! Joey was in the midst of having a conversation with Sarah and Janice when he tapped her on the shoulder and having her turn to see him staring down at her. She raised a dark brow at him, "Yes can I help you…"

"Sebastian Caine and yes you can by moving that monstrosity which you have parked in my spot." Joey looked at him, eyeing him with a critic stare before seeing her lips curl back in a smirk.

"Why I don't know what you're talking about since I don't recall any designated spaces I took. Unless you're referring to that one that was openly vacated this morning and since I didn't see your name on it anywhere. Like you said, it was first come first serve. And better luck next time."

She threw those words he said before back at him and could see everyone was staring at them with different reaction. He heard Janice mutter to Frank as the two techs were watching them, "Oh snap."

While Sarah seem to be enjoying this confrontation and seeing someone finally got the drop on Sebastian which she had been wanting to do for some time now. She felt that they were going to get along swimmingly and thinking Joey was definitely going to fit in just fine.

Sebastian fought the urge to curse her out since it would not do well in his favor but was saying things in his head the whole time.

Why that little bitch, he was so going to wipe that smirk off when he got the chance, mark his words. He should've given her the damn coffee, only after he spat into it and see how she like the taste of backwash in her drink.

But seeing that everyone was watching, including Linda who was probably curious on why he was reacting towards the new assistant like this. He didn't want them asking any questions and simply turn and walk out of there, still stewing by that uppity bitch!

But he couldn't help shot one final glare over at the new girl, Joe or whatever, as she busy thanking Linda for letting her be a part of the project and ignoring him the whole time.

Oh he was so going to get back at her, she better watch herself. By the time he was through, she'll wish she never consider taking the position and hightail it out of here. He swore he wasn't going to let her get between his goals and she should learn never to cross with the likes of Sebastian.

~oooOYOHOHOooo~
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