Bella’s POV
Its been almost 2 weeks since I joined the King Consolidation. Works has been great. I have been enjoying my time here. Also Ava and me became good friends. We have even went shopping together.
Mr King have still been a mystery to me. I am unable to understand him. Its hard to read what’s in his mind.
Also my office has been shifted. I have office inside Mr King’s office. Its bigger than the last one but still it feels weird.
When I asked why, all he said that its more convenient for him to get to me when he needs me. All I said was ok. I mean what else can I say.
Andrew and I have been talking a lot. It feels like he has been keeping something from me. We never kept anything from each other. But now that he is, it feels weird.
Anyways, it Friday and the weekend is coming. I’m so excited. I wanted to sleep so badly. My body is going to give up anytime.
I was filling up the final entries, when Mr King called me hence I went to his desk. “Yes Mr King?” I asked him.
He passed me, what seems like an invitation. I took it from him. Before I could read he started telling me. “Its a ball. All business associate are required to attend. And since you are my personal assistant, you are required to come with me.” he stated.
When I looked at him, I thought I saw a smirk, but no. “Its next week. Be prepared.” he stated. I nodded my head. “Sure. Thank you Mr King.” I said as I left.
I went back to my desk. I read the invitation. It looked classy. I don’t like to attend classy events. I was never that kind person.
But I don’t have much choice. Its part of the job. I sighed as I kept it in my bag, and I continued my work.
An hour later I was done and work was done. I packed my things and made sure to take all the things I need for the weekend.
When I exit my office, I saw Mr King was leaving too. “Goodbye Mr King.” I said while smiling and waving. He nodded his.
All this while, I have yet to see him smile. I thought I saw him pout and smirk, but that was just my hallucination.
I was leaving when Mr King stopped me. “Miss Sanders, if you don’t mind I can drop you off.” he suggested. When I heard that, I was taken back.
“Its ok Mr King. I’m fine.” I declined politely. “I insist.” he said kindly. How could I refuse that. “Sure. Thank you Mr King.” I said as we walked to the lift. We took the lift and went down. While on the lift, I could feel his gaze on me.
But I shrugged it off not paying attention to it. As soon as we reached, we walked to his car. He open the door for me while I get in as he got on the driver’s seat.
I gave him my address as he started to done. The ride was quiet. I wanted to on the radio. “If you don’t mind, may I on the radio Mr King?” I asked shyly.
He turn to look at me briefly before looking back at the road. “Sure. And its Xavier when we are outside of work.” he said.
I nodded my head. “Thank you, Mr K- I mean Xavier.” I said slowly. When I said that his grip tightened on the steering wheel. “Is everything alright?’ I asked. he just nodded his head.
I turn on the radio. I froze when I heard the song. It was ‘Crazy in love’ by Beyoncé. I quickly turn off the radio. I felt like my cheeks where burning.
I was so embarrassed. I just sat the there awkwardly waiting to go home. Soon we reached my apartment.
I turn to Mr King to thank him when I saw him already staring at me. “Thank you so much for the ride. Mr King.” he gave me a pointed look. “Sorry.” I said when I realised I called him by his surname.
“Anytime. This is where you live?” he asked me. “Yeah. 4b” I said as he smiled at me. He actually smiled. Wow that’s a first. He looks good when he smile.
“Goodnight.” I said as I start to get out. “Goodnight, Bella.” he said as I froze. The way he spoke my name, send chills. I shook it off.
I waved at him, before going up to my apartment. I open my apartment and on the lights. When suddenly,
“Surprise!” some yelled. I looked to see it was Andrew. “Andrew! You gave me a heart attack.” I yelled as I tried to even my breathing. He started to laugh.
“Shut up. How the hell did you get in, and what are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be in Chicago?” I asked questioningly
“Yeah. I open my photography studio in here at New York and its big time. And I found the spare key under the mat.” he said. “Congrats Bruh.” I said as I hugged him.
“Also I rent a apartment here in New York. Nearby too.” he said excitedly. We started squealing like school kids.
Suddenly I heard the door bell ring. “Go and take that. I’m gonna get us some tea. Its chilly in here.” he said as he went to kitchen.
I opened the door to be surprised by Mr King. “Mr King what are you doing here?” I asked surprised. He hold out my handphone which was in his hands.
“You left this in my car.” he said handing my phone to me. “Oh my god. Thank you so much.” I exclaimed. He chuckled. Before he could say anything Andrew butted in.
“Hey where is the sugar?’ he asked. “Its in the right cabinet.” I said. He came to see who is in the door. “Hey this is my boss, Mr King.” I introduced. “Mr King, this is Andrew.” I said to Mr king.
“Hey.” Andrew said as he stretched his hand with a grin. Mr King observed his hand for awhile before, giving him a firm shake.
“Do you want to join us for some tea?” Andrew asked. “No thanks. I got to go.” he said harshly and left. What was that?
I shook my head and close the door. I was walking to the kitchen when I saw Andrew standing there wiggling his eyebrows.
“What?” I asked in confusion. “Oh come on. You know.” he said as he came in front of me. “No I don’t.”
“That guy has hots for you.” “Andrew that’s my boss!” I exclaimed. “So? he was literally eye-raping you.” he said as he casually walked in to the kitchen. “Oh shut up.” I said as I blushed.
“Whatever you say.” he said as he made our tea. We drank our tea as we looked outside at the New York City view.
Soon Andrew stated he needs to start unpacking. After sending him off I went to get ready for my bed. Weekends here I come.
I wondered what happen. Mr King has never behaved as such to me. I shrugged it off and went to sleep.