Mrs. Finkleston

 

Matthews P.O.V

I woke up this morning to that damn alarm clock. I couldn't even get any sleep last night! All I could think about was Ali. 

I stretched my arms and just laid back on my bed with my hands folded behind my head, staring up at the ceiling. 

I couldn't stop thinking about her beautiful smile, her beautiful dark brown hair, and how it turns lighter when the sun hits it. 

What is going on with me!?

I've been with many women and I've never given them the time of day. My routine is simple. Charm them, sleep with them, then break up with them. I guess I can never really say break up because I've never had a girlfriend in the first place. 

Don't, get me wrong, I could have a girlfriend with the snap of my fingers. I just choose not to.

Why am I thinking about Ali? Something is wrong with me, Im sure. Maybe Im sick. Yes, thats it! Maybe i've come down with some food poisoning from Lias Restaurant. 

Speaking of Lias Restaurant, who was that boy!? I remember him saying they were on a date. 

I scoffed and shook my head. 'Date?' Why is she on a date with a boy, when she should be on a date with a Man. That boy is not good enough for her. 

The dress she had on last night... Oh Man! I just wanted to take her away from her date and back to my place.

After I brushed my teeth and took a shower, I got dressed in my black Armani business suit, and headed out the door. 

I wonder if Ali is awake. 

I went out to the side walk and shouted for a taxi.

"Taxi!" I shouted. 

When the taxi came, I grabbed the door handle only to be stopped by another hand. I looked up to who the arm belongs to and am met with non other then the angel herself.

Ali Dream.

I turned to her and said "Tell Ms. Dream. When are you going to start learning that you shouldn't take things that don't belong to you?"

She turned around, smiled and said "Good morning Mr. Day. Nice to see you again."

I smirked and said "Yes, yes it is. Now Ms. Dream, will you kindly move aside so that I may get in the cab?"

I wonder if this is going to be just like yesterday. 

"Mr. Day, I don't know if your're joking, but this time this really is my cab." She said exasperated. 

I guess this is going to be like yesterday. 

I smirked and said "I assure you Ms. Dream. I am certainly not joking." 

"Mr. Day, I got here first" said Ali

I laughed and said "Ms. Dream, now you need to learn to stop lying." 

Im starting to like messing around with her. I know it makes me sound childish but I cant help it. She's funny to mess around with. I know that makes me a jerk, but I don't care. 

"Mr.Day this is ridiculous. I am not lying. You can go —"

Before she could continue her sentence another man behind me spoke up.

"Excuse me Miss. We can share the cab Im taking." He shouted and smiled.

She stopped arguing with me, looked over my shoulder and walked to whoever was in the back of me. 

She walked up to the man and said "Thank you. Its nice to see that chivalry isn't dead."

Chivalry isn't dead?

I scoffed and shook my head.I don't know who that man is but I'm positive that he's far from a Knight and Shining Armor.   

He stuck out his hand for her to shake and said "Im glad to hear that. The names Mark. Mark Davidson."

"Ali. Ali Dream." she said shaking his hand.

Who does this man think he is!? Just because he offered to share the cab doesn't mean he can touch her. I don't care if its just a fucking handshake! He better keep his hands off her!

Wait... Why am I getting mad? Take a deep breath Matthew. Take. A. Deep. Breath. 

"Nice to meet you Ali." He said showing off his pearly white teeth.

Ali smiled and said "Im going to a place 9 mins from here for breakfast before I start work, so you'll mostly have the cab to yourself."

"You don't need to worry about that and I was heading out for breakfast before I start work too. Lets grab some breakfast together at Starbucks. Does that sound okay with you?" He asked

"That sound great. Thanks."  said Ali.

That sounds like a date! Why is she going on a date???

Calm down Matthew. Your're starting to sound jealous.

I closed my eyes AGAIN, taking deep breaths. When I opened them, Im met with a smiling Mark and an awe struck Ali. What the hell Ali!? Its just a fucking cab ride! I cleared my throat hoping to get their attention. 

She turned to me, laughed and said "Well Mr. Day, looks like you get your cab after all."

There is NO WAY, I am leaving her alone with that...that.. that despicable man! I admit that by the looks of his suit, he has great taste in clothes but still! He could be an ax murderer for all we know. I am doing this for her own good. She is my P.A after all, and I wouldn't be a good boss, if I didn't watch out for my employees. 

"Actually Ms. Dream, I change my mind. Since your're my P.A, we should go to work together in the same cab." I said, trying not to sound upset. 

"No thank you. Thats alright." said Ali

What is wrong with this women? One second she wants the cab and then the next second, she doesn't. 

Think of something Matthew! She's going to get in the cab!

"Your're going to be late for work." I said with a smirk.

"What time do you start work?" said Mark.

Does this guy ever Shut up? This is not his business. I am one second away from knocking the daylights out of this guy.

"7:30" said Ali.

"Great. You have 50 mins left. Lets hurry, that way we will have enough time to eat breakfast and you won't be late for work." said Mark.

"Sounds great. Good Idea." She said smiling at Mark. 

Great Idea? Its a horrible idea! And why is she smiling at him? There is nothing to smile about! 

Before she entered the cab and waved goodbye, she turned to me and said "I guess I'll see you at work Mr. Day"

She left. That damn women left! If she won't listen to me and come with me to work, then I am going to get her and make her come to work with me. 

"Ali! Ali Dear! Wait!" said an old lady running out of the building, causing me to snap out of my thoughts. 

Being the curious man I am, I walked up to the lady and said "Excuse me Mam, were you looking for Ali Dream?" 

She looked at me and said "Yes, I just had to give her, her mail thats all. If you see her, please tell her that Mrs. Finkleston has her mail."

I chuckled and said "I will." 

Before she turned around, she looked back at me and said "Thank you young man, Now if you excuse me, I will go up to my apartment to fix my husband some coffee."

Coffee!!! Thats it! I thought to myself. 

Before she could even enter the building, I stopped her and said with a sweet smile "Excuse me Mam, how about I buy you and your husband some coffee?"

She smiled sweetly at me and said "Thats sounds lovely. That is very nice of you dear. I'll just let my husband know, Im going out to buy coffee and that I will be back. Just wait right here."

I waited outside patiently and couldn't help but praise myself for how smart I am. I truly am a genius. After I wouldn't be the CEO of Lexon Corp today, if I wasn't smart. 

After Mrs. Finkleston came back out, we both got seated in our cab.

She turned to me and  asked "So where are we going?"

I internally smirked and said with a smile "Starbucks... 9 Mins away from here." 

"Starbucks? Is that a Bingo game place? It sounds like the name of a bingo place. I love bingo." said a Joyful Mrs. Finkleston 

Where has this women been? She must be joking. 

I turned to her and said "Its a coffee shop about 9 mins from here." 

"Oh...Theres no need to go that far dear. Theres a cafe 1 minute from here. Actually we could have walked."

I shook my head and said "Trust me Mrs. Finkleston. The Starbucks coffee shop is way better " 

She laughed a little and said "Its alright child. We're going to the cafe 1 minute from here."

She turned to the cab driver and as she was about to speak,I stopped her and said "Wait! Wait! How about this... If you come with me to Starbucks, I will give you and your husband enough money to practically open your own bingo place?"

She stared at me with eyes wide, and said "Child! You better not be joking! The Bingo Gods will not like this! If I say yes, will you keep your word?

'Bingo Gods?' Okay... I think this woman is crazy.

"I assure you, that I am a man of my word. Now do we have a deal?" I said, in a tone hoping to have her change her mind.

After she thought about it for a couple of seconds she stuck out her hand and said "Yes"

I shook her hand, smiled and said "Great!"

The cab driver, now noticing that our ridiculous conversation is over, asked us "Where to?"

With a triumphant smile I turned to the cab driver, smirked and said "Starbucks."