CHAPTER 7

TORI'S POV.

So I followed Zach to his office quietly. Its was so big and spacious and nice. Black leather chairs and a coffee table. I thought he's just a chef here.

'.... I heard he's even cousins with the big boss.... '

I remembered Maria's voice. No doubt. He looks rich. But why would he choose to be a chef? Its not like I had a problem with it. He just really looked like a model.

"Have a seat."

I respected and sat down. Why's he calling me in here and being nice. I thought I only had to report to the kitchen manager.

"What's your name sweetheart?"

Sweetheart?

I shook off that thought. "Tori. Tori Donovan."

"Tori." He pronounced my name as if he just tasted the finest French wine. I blushed slightly. "So Tori, I learnt you're the newest employee in my kitchen. How'd you fine it in there?"

Does he question all other employees like this?

"Its quite interesting in there. I like it. Thank you sir." I answered politely. He gave me a sweet smile. I must admit, the guy's quite a charmer.

"I'm Zach. Call me Zach sweetheart." He said. Was that a German accent behind?

I looked at my palms shyly and smiled. I know I was blushing. Who wouldn't when such a handsome guy wants to be on first name bases with you. "But that's inappropriate considering you're my boss."

You already like him? That's fast.

Shut up! If I didn't tell you before, my inner girl always messes with my mind.

He chuckled. "I'm your boss quite alright but my cousin is the bigger boss here. You should give him the respect, not me."

Definitely German accent.

"Don't you think my presence is needed in the kitchen already." I asked him. There's no time for a man in my life right now and I think I have an idea to where this conversation is leading to.

He smiled at me and stood up. He walked over to where I was and leaned on the table, crossing his legs and folding his arms. "I really want us to be friends Tori."

I gave him a serious look. I knew it. No time for a man now.

He raised his hands in mock surrender. "No harm in being friends right?" Just give in already. You want this after all.

No I don't. "Just friends?"

He nodded giving me a charming smile. "Just friends."

"Fine. But I'm heading off to the kitchen now. There's still much to do there." He nodded again. "Sure. I'll join you in a while."

***

He did join me in a while. And I couldn't get my eyes off him. He'd changed into a white uniform and that's when I realized he was the only one in white. He was darn good looking in it. He pulled of such a normal uniform into looking like something really special. I tried to ignore the fact that he kept staring at me. His gaze was so intense.

I continued with chopping the vegetables and soon felt the presence of someone by me. It was Maria.

She pouted a little. "I'm jealous. Mr. Reynold surely have the hots for you. He's been staring at you for sometime now.

What happened when you went with him. Did he give you some?"

I literally choked. This girl was so straightforward. "No way. How can you even think of such?"

To be honest, I've not had sex in over four years and besides I've only done it with Ian.

Just the the thought of it made my mood turn sour all of a sudden. The nerve of the jerk. That slap I gave him was not enough.

Girl are you serious? Four years ago, you couldn't think of any other guy except him and now you're acting like you've never loved him.

Shut up. I regret everything we ever had.

Really?

Yes.

But you must admit he looked yummy when you saw him. He's grown so tall and handsome and that godlike physique.

"I said shut up!"

All heads turned to me and Maria gasped. I just shouted that. Oh inner girl. I literally face palmed. It looked like I just told Maria to shut the fuck up.

I turned to Maria. "I'm so sorry Maria. I just have a lot going on in my mind. And NO, Zach didn't give me some." She came back to her normal cheerful mood. "First name bases huh?" She asked while wiggling her scanty brows

I just stopped talking and started focusing. Well trying to focus while thinking of two good looking men knowing fully well that one was looking at me with an intense gave.

Maria went away and I kept working till I felt a presence by me.

"Tori are you okay?" He asked.

I looked around and noticed everyone had gone out. "Oh, it's already 1:30?"

He nodded. "Everyone left already. Was wondering if you'd like to go out to have lunch with me. Maybe chat a little. Seems like you've got a lot in your mind."

End this new friendship now before it turns into something else.

"I have to go see my daughter."

He visibly choked and covered it with a fake cough. "Excuse me?"

See? No man wants a girl who already has a child.

"I have a daughter."

He looked at me like I had just grown another head.

"What? You've never seen a young lady with a daughter?" I snapped. I really hated it when people looked down on me simply because I had a child at an early age.

He shook his head smiling. "That's fucking amazing. Can I get to meet her?" My mouth hung open. I thought he was about to judge me.

"I'm serious. Bet she's a cutie just like you. I really want to see her. Maybe we all could grab lunch. So can I get to see her?"

I looked straight into his eyes and realized that he was dead swrious and with a small smile playing on my lips, I nodded.

Oh boy, looks like this one's gonna stay longer than you imagine. And see, you're blushing for him.