Bella’s POV
After everyone left I collected my stuff and was about to go out when I was grabbed by my waist and hit a strong yet soft chest.
I knew it was Mr King. I could smell his cologne. He was hugging me tightly as he took deep breathe. I was stunned and had no clue on what was happening.
When I tried to wiggle out of his embrace, he only held me tighter. “Mr King, let me go.” I whispered. “NO!” He boomed. I started to get scared and just stood still.
“How dare they flirt with you? You are mine. Not anyone else’s but mine!” he said as he hugged me tightly. “Why would you not just accept the fact that you are mine?” he asked softly.
The tone he used made my stomach twist. He start to place soft kisses on my head. When I realised what he was doing, I quickly pulled away.
“Mr King this is unprofessional and unacceptable.” I said as I took my things and left to my office. I wasn’t mad or angry. I was disappointed at myself.
I almost give in to him today. This shouldn’t be happening. Why cant he understand that he is my boss and I’m his assistant.
I sighed as I lift my head up to see him entering. He walked pass my office. He gave me one smirk, that mad me shiver. He went to his desk still looking at me.
I shook my head and went back to work. Suddenly the phone rang and I quickly picked it up. “King Consolidated. How may I assist you?” I asked.
“Its Ava,” Ava said from the other side. “Yes Ava? What is it?” I asked her. “Its Mr King’s mother. She is here and wants to see him.” she said calmly. I got shocked but covered it.
“Ok let me ask Mr King.” I said as I used the other phone. “Mr King, your mum is here to see you.” I said. I heard nothing.
I looked up to see him holding his phone near his ears, yet, he did not say anything. He looked at me for awhile yet never say anything.
“Ask her to come in.” is all he said and put down. “Mr King asked her to come in.” I said to Ava. I went outside of my office and as I heard the knock, I opened the door for her.
“Good afternoon, Mrs King.” I greeted and guided her towards Mr King. She seemed to be surprised before she smiled at me.
“Thank you dear.” she said as she followed me. Once we reached Mr King, “Mr King, your mum.” I said as she took a seat. He nodded his head.
“Can I get something for you both?” I asked them both. “Grab us some coffee would ya Bella.” he said addressing me with my first name.
I just nodded my head and went to the pantry to do their coffee.
Xavier’s POV
I watched as she walked out of the door. I heard my mum clear her throat. I quickly shifted my gaze.
“So mum, what brings you here?” I asked trying avoid her gaze. “I came to see my son of course.” she said dramatically. I rolled my eyes.
“The truth mum.” I asked her looking at her pointedly. “Fine. I’ll answer one question if you answer mine.” she said. My mum, she had her way around getting what she wants.
“Fine. You first.” I told her. “Well I wanted to ask you to come to dinner, one of this days.” she said. “And don’t say you cant come.” she say pointing he finger at me. I just nodded my head.
“Now answer mine. You like the assistant of yours right?” she asked abruptly. I chocked on my saliva. “What? No!” I said quickly. “Don’t lie to me son.”
“I saw the way you looked at her. I am very familiar with that look. Its the same way your father looked at me.” she said as if remembering those days.
I hang my head down. I didn’t know what to say. Seeing me she stood up and come to me. She lifted my chin up and made me look at her. “What happen my son?” she asked worried.
I told her everything. From the start to what happened in the meeting room. All my mother did was look at me and listen to what I have to say.
“And,” I paused. She encouraged me to go on. “I think I love her mum.” The moment I said this, my mum gasped and Bella entered the room.
My mum quickly recovered from her expression and went back to her seat. Bella came and place the coffee in the table.
“Is that all sir?” she asked and I just nodded my head. I think she realised my mother and I wanted some time to ourselves. “Mr King I will be heading to the accounting department to collect some files.”
she said as I nodded my head. “Its good to see you Mrs King.” she said as she left. “Wait.” my mum stopped her.
“What’s your name, dear?’ she asked as she caressed her cheeks. My mum already loves her. I thought as I smirked to myself.
“Bella, mam.” she said as she smiled at my mum warmly. That damn smile. Just makes my day. “That’s such a sweet name. And please call me Sophia.” my mum said. “Thank you, Sophia.” she said to her.
“Such a beauty you are.” my mum said as she starts to blush. Damn, that blush, just make her look so sexy.
Soon she left my mum and me alone. “I see why you like her. She’s a sweetheart. I love her already.” she say smiling at me. I gave her a sad smile.
she saw that and sighed. “Look here son. Girls like that are not easy. You have to do everything to make her fall for you. But you cannot give up. I swear if she does not become my daughter, I’ll castrate you.” she warned me.
I cringed at that. “Why does it have to be so hard.” I said I held my head in hands. All she did was chuckle.
“She likes you.” she said. This made me perk up. “Really?” I asked her with a grin. “Yes. I can see it. But she is trying to mask it. All you have to do is break that mask.” she said simply.
This gave me hope. I’ll win her no matter what it takes. I quickly stood up and hugged my mum. “Thank you so much mum.” I said as I hugged her.
She chuckled as she hugged me back. “You are welcome Mr Romeo. Now go and get your Juliet.” she said as she pushed me. I just laughed at it.
She said her goodbye and left. My mum’s words encouraged me. I’m positive I can win her. I got an idea. I took out my phone and dialled a number.
“Hey Andrew. Its Xavier. We need to talk.”
Bella’s POV
I was talking to Ava when Sophia came out. The moment she saw me, she smiled which I return. “Dear, I’d be going now. I was wondering if I could ask you something.” she asked.
“Yes of course.” I said astonished. “I was wondering if you would like to come to dinner to our house with Xavier one of this days.” she asked me with hopes.
“I-I” I stuttered. I was taken back when she asked me. “Oh please. I insist.” she insisted. I couldn’t possibly say no.
“Yes sure.” I said as I smiled at her. She squealed as she hugged me. “Thank you so much.” she thanked me as I nodded my head.
She left to take the lift while smiling at me. As the lift door closed I only had one thing in my head.
Oh shit.