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Bill smiled and looked up at Steffy "well had to much work so I gave it to my vice president Liam,  I graciously also told him I would let you know that he changed your lunch date to dinner date."

Steffy looked angry at Bill "you could of rang or even texted me Bill."

Bill couldn't get the big grin of his face "what and miss out on a date with the most beautiful woman in LA, sit sit Steffy relax and enjoy lunch it is on me."

"Work is pretty busy and I am sure Ally needs me she has a tough day, I should go." Steffy turned to walk away but Bill held her by the hand to stop her and pulled her towards him.

She turned back to him they were very close as he put his hand on her hips at that moment Steffy saw a flash. She turned and saw Justin taking a photo of her and Bill, she realized in the photo it would appear they were in a embrace.

She walked back quickly "Bill what the hell?" she asked.

Bill happily responded "my new twitter post of course, I am all social media these days and that shot will ruffle some feathers and let Liam know he is no match for me."

Steffy looked mad "Bill why? he is your son don't you love him?"

"He ruined every chance he had with you and even with my assistance. now it is my turn I lost you through no fault of my own, just because I was scared if I left Katie she would die."

Steffy just stood there looking at him "Bill it is so long ago so much has happened, don't think you and I could be together ever again."

Bill walked up to her looked her in the eyes, cupped her face with his strong hand "remember the passion, the love, the teasing and all the secrets and dreams we shared, you know me better then I know my self."

"Yes I did but not any more." she answered with a worried tone in her voice

He quickly spoke back "remember this." he kissed her on the lips, she moved away which accidentally opened her mouth enough for him to give her a more romantic proper kiss, she kissed back just for a moment or two then pulled away.

"Bill I have to go and you shouldn't have done that." she turned and quickly walked out.

Bill yelled as she walked out "this is going happen stop fighting it Steffy.

LIAMS OFFICE

Steffy went to Liams office straight from the rest restaurant wondering knowing she wanted to tell him about Bill but she didn't know how to say it.

She walked through the building knocked on his door and walked in to find a bunch of roses on his desk, next to a photo of Steffy and Liam and a box of truffles.

Liam was sitting behind desk "I have been expecting you Steffy please come In these gifts are for you."

"hey and thanks but I don't understand. how would you know I would come?" asked Steffy.

Liam smiled and responded with confidence "my dad suddenly had all this work for me to do, I knew immediately he would try steal my date with you, I knew you would resist him and I trust our love I knew you would come here straight away to make sure Bill didn't call and boast or send a compromising photo of the two of you so I would think something happened." he took a drink of water "did I get any thing wrong?"

Steffy smiled and was very relieved "yes you are 100% correct and he did try kiss me and Justin was there he probably took photos."

Liam just smiled walked up to Steffy and kissed her in the cheek "I will pick you up at 7 for our date, for now you better go I am interviewing someone for a inside story and think you won't want to be here when he arrives"

Steffy slowly walked out she wanted to know who Liam was interviewing but at the same time if it a huge Drama she wants to stay out of it.

In the car park she heard a whistle and turned to see a man she didn't really know he shouted out "Steffy Forrester may I talk with you just want to ask a question."

She just stood there as he walked over "Please to meet you I am Deacon Sharp and may I say your a beautiful young woman, also Bill is bad news stay away from him." spoke Deacon

"uuummm OK and nice to meet you. What is your issue with Bill and why would you want me to stay away from him?" asked Steffy.

"you will find out once my story is published." he replied while Steffys eyes widened and she was getting angry.

"wait wait are you meeting Liam? he is interviewing you? He would never."spoke Steffy.

Deacon looked at his phone "well he is and I am late he is texting me. We should catch up again Steffy I am sure we will get along great."

Steffy turned to shout back but he had already gone in to the building.

Steffy drove back to work needed some girl talk she hoped Caroline was still at work.

STEFFYS OFFICE

Steffy arrived at work and got to her office managing to not bump into anyone on her way up. She opened the door and saw Caroline and Ally working away which made her smile both inside and out.

"My girls I missed you." She spoke as she walked in to the room.

Caroline looked at Steffy with a odd look as she received a email from her uncle. "Steffy had to be the barrier of bad news but Uncle emailed photos from his lunch today, he wanted my opinion on where he should them first Facebook, instagram or wait and put it in Eye on Fashion under what's hot."

Steffy shrugged "what did you reply to him?"

Caroline replied "I didn't wanted to speak with you and ask why he is kissing you and taking over Liams date?"

"don't even want to talk about it but I have seen Liam and he realized what his dad was upto and we will be having our date tonight." happily answered Steffy.

Ally ran over an hugged Steffy "I think you two are for real this time the only hope involved is mine not Hope Logan." she giggled "I know I didn't like Wyatt but he does suit Hope and you and Liam are adorable."

Steffy was getting feelings for Liam but was not sure if she was ready to commit so she changed the subject "speaking of Liam on the way out of Spencer Publications I bumped into Deacon who said he was on his way to see Liam who will be writing a article about him he also warned me to stay away from Bill cause Bill is bad news."

"what what what for reals?" spoke Caroline " should we warn Hope? or Bill?"

They all had no idea what to do or say about Deacon.

Ally wanted to find out gossip "so Steffy about  Bill he is hot for an old guy and I think he Loooovves you."

Steffy giggled "Ally why would you say that?"

"well cause Bill told me and Stefano is really worried and even asked me to spy and tell him all news about the two of you"

Steffy had completely forgot about Stefano and realized she will have to tell him she doesn't want a relationship with his at the moment, compared to Bill and Liam, Stefano didn't even cross her mind.

STEFFYS LOFT

Stefano was napping on the couch when he heard a knock at the door, he walked over and answered the door "who is it?" he yelled out.

A man's voice spoke from behind the closed door "It is Bill I think we need be allies?"

Stefano opened the door "come in and have a seat."

Bill did as Stefano requested and sat down looking around at the loft which was meant to be his and Steffys first home as a couple. Instead he sat there the place where he broke her hart and all that drowning and came back to life and woke up loving Liam not him anymore stuff.

He took a deep breath " I have done some questionable things and I believe Liam my own son will use these to win Steffy away from me and us by distracting her from you."

He sat down "your right drama would distract her from living a life with me, as it did this morning."

"hating me would also only work in Liams favor she may end up seeing him as a hero by showing me as a bad man." spoke Bill.

"we can't let Liam win honestly I would rather you with her then Liam he left her for Hope, at a time when Steffy lost all hope she thought she would never mother a child and moved to another country,  what tool would allow her to go." responded Stefano.

This was music to Bills ears.