I woke up as usual to the overbearing noise that came from my alarm. I grunted as i rubbed sleep out of my eyes. I wish i could lay in bed all day. Grudgingly i stood up from my bed to begin my usual morning routine.
I was done with bathing and applying my lotion. I was now searching my wardrope for an outfit i would wear to work. After minutes of contemplating, i decided to settle for a nude casual dress. It was mid length and hugged my curves perfectly. It was perfect. it had a v neckline, not too deep but enough to flatter the dress. After thinking of what to do with my hair, i decided to have it in a high bun so it could match. I looked good except for the little dark eyes that was still visible. I quickly applied concealer and slipped on my black heels. With that, i headed out to work.
I got to the office 8:45. I dropped my things on my desk and went to go get coffee for Ethan. He had ordered me to bring coffee into his office every morning unlike before he would use the brewer in his office. People do change.
I got two coffee and a sandwich for myself remembering i skipped breakfast this morning. I got back to my desk and dropped my coffee and sandwich then went to Ethan office to drop his coffee. Luckily i was on time so he hadn't come yet.
As i turned to walk out of his office. The door opened and i stilled in place as Ethan walked in. Oh God. He was wearing all black with A white crisp shirt underneath with two buttons undone. His watch was sleek and i knew from the look that it cost thousands of dollars.
He looked shocked to see me too but it soon dispiated as i felt his gaze roam my body.
"Good morning sir." I said avoiding eye contact with him. I was afraid that with one more long gaze, he would see right through my mask of emotions.
"Morning." He replied as strode to his desk. Why does he have to be so hot? Taking that a sign to leave, i walked to the door.
"I never asked you to leave."
My movement halted at his words. I took a deep breath and turned around to face him. His eyes were already on me so i met his gaze and somehow i managed not to let a single emotion slip through. "Is there anything you want me do for you?" I internally clapped for myself proud of how professional i sounded.
He didn't answer my question and instead drank his coffee in one go. Isn't that supposed to be hot? Maybe the minutes we had spent before he drank it made the coffee to cool down. Mine must be cold by now too. He returned his gaze to mine. "Yes. Clear my afternoon schedule."
I furrowed my brows. I waited for him to explain more. He must have noticed my lack of response then he added. "We are going to have lunch with Brane Trutes. The CEO of Exter industries." This company was very big in the market world so patnering with them wouId benefit the company. Not that our company wasn't already back on it feet, but for us to expand and have more global reach. I was lost for a moment. Wait why did that name sound familar? I tried remembering where i heard the name from but i couldn't get a hang of it.
"But why am i going?" It was actually of no use to be there.
"Because you're my assistant and because Brane asked me to come along with you." He said as he twitched his jaw. Does Ethan not want me to come? Why did Brane need me there?
"What time?"
"Be ready by 2. Do you want to go in those clothes or i should make a call to have them deliver another one for you?" He asked. His eyes eyes trailing my body didn't go unnoticed by me. It did things to my body that i had thought died down already. So i thought.
There was nothing wrong with the outfit i was wearing. It was perfect for the buisness lunch too.
"I'm okay with this." I replied getting uncomfortable under his gaze. I wanted to leave. Now. As much as i missed what he did to my body, i needed to control myself not to feel things for him especially when he had someone else. I wasn't going to be a third wheel.
"I'm going to take my leave now." I added hoping he won't say anything that would keep me longer with him but he didn't respond so i looked up only to see him staring at me intently. I breathed in and walked out. As soon as i shut the door behind me, i let out my breath. That was close.
I hungrily ate my sandwich in delight at the pleasant taste and drank my now cold coffee.
Hours went by with my usual work routine but any free time, i would occasionally glaance at the clock. When it was 1:45 i grabbed my bag and headed to the restroom so i could quickly retouch. When i got in, luckily no one was inside. I reapplied my lipstick and encouraged myself through the reflection that i had to be brave and not allow myself to get distracted by Ethan.
With that, i walked out of the restroom more confident than i felt before. Ethan was already in the hallway so i walked up to him. As if eyes were words he nodded and went towards the elevator. When we got outseide i spotted a sleek black limo different from the one Ethan normally drive. The driver got out and opened the door for us. How many cars does he own?What did you expect, his the boss remember?
"Good afternoon sir" The driver greeted but Ethan just nodded his head in response. So arrogant.
I got in then Ethan after. I assumed the driver already knew where we were going since Ethan didn't give him instructions. The ride in the car was painfully silent so i spent most of my time staring outside the window but whenever i took sneak peaks of him he was always working on his phone. So i gave up and stopped looking at him.
As soon as we reached our destination the driver opened the car door and we got out. I was i awe to see the resturant was actually very beautiful. I was a tall building that had name Silvermore on it. we walked together inside and Ethan walked to a table by the window. I followed him but my eyes widened in disbelief when i saw the man sitting there. It was actually Brane the guy i met at the charity gala.