CHAPTER TWO

         Incoherently, I felt a strong grip on my upper arm which started to drag me with it. When I lifted my eyes, it was Chris, " What are you doing, sir? " I protested but in a low voice. I didn't want to create a scene.

       I am Agat's partner and that scandal was enough for tonight. 

      Chris didn't stop dragging me with him. He didn't look back at me once that it was hurting me. He was pathetic. He walked into the ladies room, " Out! " He yelled at all. 

      I flinched with his cold tone. All ladies immediately rushed out of the washroom with shocked expressions. They stared at me before leaving. Now it was only we two. I swallowed hard. 

      What is wrong with him? Why did he drag me like this as I am some sort of criminal? 

        He turned me and conquered my back with a white marble wall, " What the heck is happening between you and my brother? " He asked me, tightening his both hands on my upper arms, pinning me to the wall. 

        I thought people were pretending on the television's screen. But it was actually hurting. His hold was tight on my upper arms. I struggled and tried to get away from him. But he was tightening his hands, " Please, leave me. " I said. 

               ' We haven't talked about anything related to business. But I've always stared at him and found him staring back at me too. I've seen him going behind the office door with a new girl every day and then the next day reading gossip about him with the same girl in magazines and the office. There's no difference between the two brothers. But I found a huge difference. Agat knows how to treat his lady. '

                   " Damn! Answer me." He demanded. 

      His fingers dug more in my skin. It was irritating me, " My personal life is not your business. " I snapped. 

       He may be my boss but no one gives him any right to hurt me and question me. Now I was glad I didn't try to talk to him like other girls were doing at this party. Indeed, that wasn't me. 

       He was staring at me. My heart was drumming in my ears. I was struggling but I could not break his hold. He bent closer. I was feeling fear with so much closeness. He bent more, his lips were going to be on mine. 

        Before it could happen, his mouth was covered with a hand. I saw his burning sun tattoo. I sighed in relief, " Pretty bad, little brother." He said it coldly.

      " Listen, brother." Chris didn't remove his hands from me. 

      " Shut the fuck up, Chris. Get your hands off of my woman. " Agat's hand was still on his mouth and he pushed him away from me. 

       Chris snorted. He backed up and turned to go away. He was looking aggravated, " Apologize," Agat said through his gritted teeth. 

      " I'm sorry. You didn't need a job now, I guess. And you're fired " Chris said with a sour expression on his face and rushed out of the washroom. His hands were balled. 

          What! Is this man insane? I'm jobless. 

       I stared at his back, feeling sad and hurt. 

      " Hey, love you okay. " Agat whirled me with his soft touch on my arm. He rubbed his palm on my upper arms where Chris was crushing me. His hand was feeling good against paining skin. 

       I nodded quickly, " Let's go. All will be finding you. " I told and walked out of the washroom.

       I've had a lot of time to cry over the loss of my job. But not now, not here. 

        His arm quickly wrapped around me as he'd never leave me alone. A stray tear rolled down my cheek. He stopped and pinned me on the wall but not crudely like his brother. He was gentle or he knew to be gentle with girls. " I'm seeing you for months. " My mouth dropped to the ground, " You gave me peace. But your tears, " His jaw tightened and his expression was cold, " I hate this damn thing in your eyes. " He brushed his long finger on my cheek and placed a soft kiss on my cheek. 

        " What do you mean!? Months! Are you stalking me? " I asked in astonishment. 

        He narrowed his eyes, " I often visit my brother's office. Your head always dug into your work. " He frowned. 

       " I'm sorry. " I whispered. Another tear was fighting to get free but I could let it happen. After this party, I would be away from them, this family. I'd find a job. 

       He held my hand and we walked together out of the washroom. 

        There were all happy faces at the party as I was no longer an employee of this company. So I was with him officially now. His hand came across my waist and we walked toward his parents. I felt Chris gaze on me, " Mom, will you accompany my girl. I need to talk to my. " He trailed and beckoned at a throng of people. He wanted to discuss his business. I was thinking he would be enjoying parties as his younger brother does but I was wrong. I never saw him looking at anyone except me. 

       " Of course, Agat. " She was holding her champagne and smiled at us. 

       Does he treat all his dates like this? But it was feeling special as he hadn't done this for anyone. 

      " Thanks, mom. " He took a step back and kissed his mother's cheek. It showed he loved his mother. My lips stretched in a small smile. 

      He turned at me. My heart bounced, " I won't take much time. I need to discuss a business meeting. Okay, love. " He came closer and brushed his lips on mine. My lips tingled. My stomach did a flip. In a flash, he was gone and I was still watching him with a smile. 

      " Alyssum, " His mother sweetly said my name. 

      " Yes, Mrs Rayden, " I said, removing my eyes from his back to his mother.

      A tuxedoed guy stopped and she signed at the drinks, " Your hands are empty, sweetie. " She said and I picked up the glass of cold drink. 

     She gave me a narrowed eyed look, " I don't drink. " I said to her. 

     " Strange, it's a miracle. " His mother smiled. 

     " I don't have a strong metabolism to digest it." I smiled, I wasn't feeling ashamed of it that I couldn't drink. I was proud of it. 

       She shook her head, " It's the first time, he's dating an innocent girl like you. He never introduced his girlfriend to us. You are the one. He's looking calm. His eyes are still on us, to check on you. " She said, smiling as recalling her days with her husband. 

      I looked at his direction. She was right. When his eyes met mine. He winked at me before offering me a soft smile. 

     My stomach is gonna kill me with this flipping thing. I turned my eyes from him with a blush, " It rarely happens. "

    " Yes, it does. "

    Then some other rich ladies of the house join us. Rosemary introduced me to them. After some time I excused myself and left the ladies to talk about their gossip. I walked at the gargantuan wall again. My hand automatically placed on it. I was missing his touch over my hand. And it happened. His hand came over mine, " Are you in love with the view. " His sexy voice poured in my ears. 

      " Um, it's beautiful. " I smiled. 

      " Not more than you, love. " He placed a soft kiss on my neck as his arm wrapped around my stomach. 

      He turned me again and my back touched the wall. I never came this close, I was standing above so much height. I should be scared because of my phobia. But I wasn't fearing. It was feeling safe when he was around, " Not again. " I shyly said. 

     " You're resistible. " He kissed me again with the same tenderness. 

      Cameras were flashing. I broke the kiss. He smiled and pecked on my lips again, " I should go home. " I told him. 

       " I should drop you home. " He whispered. 

       " No, I'll manage. " I shook my head. 

       " Nah, not happening, love. " He whispered with a smile. The same killer smile I've seen in magazines when he poses for them. Top magazine's love to capture him for them on the front page. He's a successful businessman and billionaire. 

          Handsome! 

           Sexy! 

              " Let's say bye to my parents." He smiled. We walked together like a couple. 

       " Mom, Dad, we're going home. " Agat smiled at his usual one. 

       " Pleasure to meet you. " His mother hugged me. I hugged her back with the same warmth. 

       I didn't expect it, " Thanks, you are a kind-hearted woman. " I could not stop myself.

      She smiled broadly, " Thanks, sweetie." She caressed my cheek. 

      " See you soon young lady. " His father kissed my cheek. 

      I smiled that was all I could do, " I'll see you in the morning, dad. " He said and we both walked out.