Becca. Having been busy all day with the latest design for the company’s ongoing project, it had taken me two hours before I noticed that the twins' lunch box was at the corner of my office, untouched. Which means, because I was busy, they had also forgotten to have lunch. Probably too busy disturbing the tech guys, I thought with frustrating amusement as I closed my laptop to go in search of them. But even as I walked to the Tech department, something told me the twins were not there. It was just too quiet if truly those two were around. Feeling tense for no reason I could explain, I knocked on Daniel’s door. He is their favourite person in the office, so if anyone would know their whereabouts, he’s the one. “Hello Becca!” Daniel greeted me in surprise, probably wondering what I was doing there when I usually preferred making use of my PA or the phone for my needs. “Hi Dan! I’m here for the twins.” I said softly, even though it was obvious they were not in his office. “The twi
Becca.Despite my dislike for men, I don’t usually show this animosity towards them. In fact, I try to be friendly sometimes as long as they respect the line in which I put them.But for a reason I can’t say, I seem to have disliked this man on sight! Even after I knew he was my boss and I am certain it has nothing to do with that first day’s misunderstanding.“If it will help, can I explain it was me who invited them this time around? And that there was no way they could come into my office if I did not want them around?” The annoying man said, and while a motherly part of me appreciated his standing up for the twins, it was unwelcome at the moment.I turned my head and glared ferociously at the man and he seemed to understand my language as he glanced away from my face to peek at the kids with a wry expression.As if he was trying to say to them; “I tried kids, but I never knew your mum is a little witch.” Well tough, because I don’t care about him and his thoughts. “We are sorry,
Becca.Standing behind me with the twins was the man himself. Standing tall and attentive with his hands deeply enclosed in his pants pocket, it was as if he had the intention of following me out of the room.“Hmm—ah, thanks for your time sir and I am sorry for the disturbance. The twins will not come to this side of the office again.” I concluded quietly before turning the knob and the man nodded.“Okay!” That was all he said but he did not stop, he kept following us through his private lobby to the second door that will lead to the main lobby and his world of secretaries.He must have said something because the twins chuckled and after a minute, knowing that we would soon be outside in front of everyone, I could not take the suspense again. I stopped abruptly and I felt the force as they equally stopped, with the annoying man almost barging into my back.“Oops, I am sorry, Miss Summer, but it was your fault you know.” The man breathed somewhere behind my neck and I felt the tingle a
Becca.I am no fool! But I’m not a wimp either.“I am sorry but unlike some people, I don’t mix business with pleasure, Mr. Fernandez.” I persisted with a mocking smile one more time and I felt the amusement freeze on his face. It was as if the man did not appreciate those last words. Hmm, too bad!“Nobody is asking you for pleasure, Miss Summer. With all the coldness around you, it’s forgivable not only to think but to also believe you don’t know the meaning of that word.” There is no doubt that this man will make a terrible enemy as he lashed back unapologetically.This time around, it was my turn to freeze with a smile on my face. ‘How dare this man presume to know me? Does he know the battles I have fought and won?’ I asked silently in pain but in the next moment, I realised it did not matter.All men are the same, they only think of what they see outside. Never really care about you or what shapes you to be who you are.But since I don’t want him to even know the real me, it do
Christos.Why the hell did I do that? Invite her for a dinner date? I thought I was supposed to be avoiding the fire brand witch with her tempting eyes and nice butts? So what just happened?“You got crazy in the head, I think.” My wolf chuckled and I snarled in return.More like I got pissed off.Who does she think she is? Coming in here and acting all snuffy and cool? At one point, I had to wonder who the boss was.It is a fact that I have always disliked bossy ass ladies with imprudent traits, especially the ones with soulful eyes that can eat deep into your souls.“Nonsense! You might dislike others, but it is obvious we have a thing or two for this one.” Lightning, my talkative wolf, snorted again and I almost slapped his face. The thought that I would also be hurting myself was the only thing that kept me from violence.“We have a thing for her? Who are the ‘we’?” I asked loudly in a deceptive voice.“I and you, my dear Christos. We like her even if you don’t approve of her att
Becca.Sitting on my bed that Wednesday evening, I wondered if it was a good thing to wish one’s child ain’t as intelligent as they were.Because really, if only I had less intelligent kids, I would not be here right now, pushed into a dinner date I really do not look forward to.And I definitely would not be panicking knowing my best friend would walk through the door any moment from now.Of course it doesn’t help to know Christos has changed his mind about me coming to his place. He had phoned this afternoon to let me know that would no longer be necessary. He will pick me up at my home for the dinner event!Sure, I was relieved to hear that it’s not really a date but a dinner event where we will have over two hundred guests in attendance. It is good to know he also thought coming over to his house would not be a good idea, but what will really make me feel good and happy is getting that call of cancellation from him.I honestly don’t want to spend my evening around a man who makes
Becca.Cindy wasn’t impressed by my words. She snorted.“Well, tough luck, my dear. It is unfortunate you don’t have a choice in this case and unless you want your boss to be looking like a fool when he gets here to pick you up, I will advise you to get up right now and make a quick run for it. Maybe, just maybe you can be ready before he gets here.” Walking towards me as she talked, she finished with a bossy glint in her saucy eyes and I blinked.About to deny caring about my boss’s feelings, a picture of the man came to my eyes and I paused with a little frown on my face.Of course, the last thing my boss will appreciate is a woman making a fool of him. In front of an audience especially. No, he definitely will not take this kindly. Which begs the question…‘Do I really want to provoke the man into doing his worse? Am I ready for the repercussions?’ I know I can easily get another job elsewhere even if he fires me but do I want that on my record?’And I know the answer. I can’t ris
Becca.“This is a start, darling. By consenting to this outing, you are breaking forth from the boundaries and you just have to release your heart to the moment. All you have to do to achieve this simple fit is to take this as a simple outing with an ordinary, simple man.” Cindy advised lightly.About to nod my head slightly in acknowledgment, a picture of the man I was going out with came to my head and I found myself chuckling.‘The last thing anyone would use in qualifying Christos Fernandez is simple and ordinary.’ I thought wryly and as if my friend finally understood what she said also, she joined me in laughter even as we heard the kids chatting excitedly with the man downstairs.Few minutes later, I walked down the stairs with my friend and we both stopped abruptly when we felt the pull of an unusual eye on us. With a swift glance towards the big room, we immediately noticed the silent effect of the man watching our movements. If you ask me, I stopped so suddenly because it w