Bella’s POV
Its Monday and I am going back to work. I am a nervous wreck. I have no idea on what’s going to happen. I kept thinking about the promise.
I couldn’t sleep properly the past 2 days. My mind kept going back to the kiss and promise. I couldn’t take my mind off of it. It kept playing in mind.
I sighed and entered the building. I took the lift and went up. The higher the lift went, the more of a nervous wreck I became.
Soon the lift doors open and I took a deep breath and went inside. When I entered, I realised my office was cleared. “Ava, what happen to my office?” I asked her.
She turn to me. “Oh, your office is moved back to inside Mr King’s office.” she said as she smiled and went back to her work.
I took in a sharp breathe. What am I going to do now? I went to the pantry and got Mr King’s coffee. Maybe he forgot about his promise.
With that hope, I entered his office. The moment I went inside, he looked up and our eyes met. I knew he did not forget his promise. I saw the same determination as the other day.
I shook my head and went the his desk. “Mr King your coffee.” I said as I placed his cup in his desk. He kept looking at me.
I cleared my throat. “Is there anything you would like me to do for you?” I asked him. He shook his head, still looking at me intently. I nodded my head and turn back.
“You look beautiful.” he said all of a sudden. I halt in my steps. I took in a deep breathe and walked into my office.
I was shocked when I got in. There was a bouquet of flowers. I looked at Mr King, to see him smirking at me. After seeing my shocked reaction he went back to his computer.
I sighed as I placed at my side and started on my work. I started doing his schedules and meetings. He had one this afternoon. Hence I prepared everything he needed.
Every once in awhile I caught him staring at me. When I catch him, he just flashes me a goofy smile. A smile that turns me into a daze.
Soon it was lunch and Ava texted me saying she is waiting near the lift. I gathered my things and was about to go out of Mr King’s office without him noticing.
“Bella, wait.” he called. He never calls me ‘Bella’ in the office. I turn to face him. “Lets go to lunch together. We need to discuss about the meeting later.” he said, obviously lying.
I wanted to say no. But since he said its work related I cant really say no. I nodded my head. I took out my phone and texted Ava I wont be able to make it.
I took out my purse with a notepad, pen and my wallet. Once I took them, I went out and saw Mr King. He hold the lift for me, as we got in.
I went in as he came and stand behind me. I felt his gaze on me. But I didn’t let it bother me. ‘He’s my boss’ I kept repeating it to myself.
I froze when I felt his breathe tickle my neck. That’s when I realised how close we were. I really wish the lift doors open faster so that I can go out.
In seconds the door opened and I rushed out as quick as I can. I waited for him to exit and followed him to his car. As the driver was about to drive, he stopped and got into the driver seat. Great. Note the sarcasm.
It was the most awkward drive I have ever had. I wanted to on the radio and realised what happened the previous time. So I just sat there.
I was starting get bored. I open Instagram and started to scroll. I saw many puppy videos and celebrity post. I like some of them and comment on few.
Soon we reached the place. It was a restaurant. I got out the moment he did. He guided me inside. As soon we entered, someone came to attend to us.
“Good morning Mr King. We have your seats ready.” he said as he guide us. He brought us to a quiet corner where there was no one.
Mr King helped me with the chair while I muttered a quiet ‘thank you’. Soon he took his seat. I was about to ask him what is it that he wanted to talk when the waiter came in.
“May I take you orders?” he asked. Mr King started looking through the menu and so did I. Most of the name I didn’t knew. So I ended up ordering spaghetti. Mr King ordered something which I had no idea what it was.
“I would like red wine. Neat.” he added. The waiter turn to me. “Just water.” he nodded his head. I turned to Mr King.
“So Mr King, what is it you wanted to talk about the meeting?” I asked him as I opened my notepad. He sighed.
“Xavier. Its Xavier outside work.” he said. I nodded my head. “And I lied. I wanted to take you to lunch. If I had told that, you wouldn’t have come. That’s why I lied.”
I stared at him blankly. This man is unbelievable. I sighed. “Mr King, I already told you-” before I can finish, “Xavier.” he said giving me a pointed look.
“And I know what you told me. And I gave you a promise.” When he mentioned the promise, a shiver ran down my spine.
I just put my head down in defeat. There is nothing I can say to him that would make him understand. I was about to stand up when he hold my hand.
“Wait where you going?” he asked questioningly. “Mr King, I don’t know what else to say to you anymore.” I said.
“Just seat and have lunch with me please.” he asked me. I couldn’t say no to him. I nodded my head and sat down.
Soon the food came and I quickly started to eat so that I can go back fast. He tried to make small talk but I answered him with short answers.
Once we were done I was about to pay when he quickly paid. He just smiled at me. “Mr King, I could have paid.” I said as I sighed.
“Yes. But I wanted. Anyway, I lied and brought you to dinner.” he said as he shrugged and got up. I just shook me head. This man is impossible. I thought as I smiled. But quickly wiped it away,
“You coming?” he asked me turning back. I nodded my head as I got up and walked.
We soon reached the office and I started to get ready for the meeting. I went into the meeting room and arranged everything.
Soon Mr King came and so did the board members. I greeted them. “Good morning. I’m-” I was about to say when one of them disrupt me.
“Oh we know. We saw you the other day at the ball. You looked stunning Miss Sanders” he said as I started to get embarrassed. I just nodded my head and heard Mr King clear his throat.
When I saw him, he was glaring at the board member. I can literally feel the tension. “Ok. Shall we begin the meeting?” I asked trying my best to bring down the tension.
Soon the meeting begin and Mr King took over. I was writing down the notes of the meetings. Every once in awhile, Mr King would look at me and just stare at me.
Every time he did that, my cheeks will get red. My body is reacting without my permission. It would not just listen to me.
Soon the meeting was over and everyone left. Some of them flirted with me, and eventually left. I just brushed it off. I didn’t have time for any of that.
After everyone left I collected my stuff and was about to go out when…..