Ivor's kiss was a sugar-coated bullet. I felt sweet but also anxious, as I had not yet got an answer from Ivor about his action and about our relationship. But those thoughts couldn't stop me from going to the company the next day. Ivor still couldn't solve the trouble that Mark was causing him, so Lola was still busy and I made a cup of coffee for Ivor. I wondered what would happen if I met him. "Lia, is something happy going on?" Coco's voice startled me. As soon as I saw her, I smiled shyly, "Why are you here?" “I just wanted to find you, we haven't talked in two days,” Coco said. “And look at you, what has always made you keep a sweet smile on your lips?” "What?" I was amazed, answering instinctively. “Have I always smiled?” “That's right,” Coco nodded, as she approached me, I stepped back. "What happened? Can you tell me?” I was confused, not knowing how to avoid her question. But Coco had always been a trusted friend of mine, and she had proven it by making a smile and sa
Of course, I still wanted to make coffee for Ivor. This job gave me more time to meet him, although when he was no longer busy and we would have more time to meet.It took me 5 minutes to convince Lola to let me continue making coffee for Ivor. I brought him coffee.“Lia? Is that you again?" He asked when he saw me walk in with a hot cup of coffee, then he focused on his work.What did he mean? He seemed cold to me. Maybe he was busy.Oh God, I felt jealous of his work. Sometimes he made me feel like I wasn't as important as it was.Well, I didn't mind waiting for him to change his habits.I put the coffee down on the desk but didn't leave immediately. I'd like to have lunch with him. It had been two days since I had had lunch alone.“Ivor,” I called and expected him to look at me.“Go ahead,” Ivor said, but still focused on his work.I bit my lip, “Ivor, can we have lunch together today?”Ivor was paused for a few seconds, and then he said, "Sorry, I can't, I'm leaving the company be
He kept his brown eyes glued to me for a few minutes. I also looked into those brown eyes and suddenly realized they were incredibly beautiful. The way he looked at me was as if he were judging me and thinking about something.“It's my pleasure,” he said and laughed.My face blushed, and I felt sweet. His every move and the way he influenced me proved to me that he was more special than any man. No one can make me shy with just one look.I bit my lip, looked away, “Mm, I'll send you the address of the restaurant and the appointment time by text.”“Ok,” Ivor nodded.“So, I have work to do, see you later,” I said and then left Ivor's office. Although I wanted to spend more time with him, I was not used to such a sweet and shy feeling.Man, I hadn't been on a date in a while. But how could I date another man who's not Ivor?Wait, was this our first date tonight? We had lunch together, but those lunches didn't look like a date, at least to me.I couldn't help myself and kept a smile on my
I didn't think he was going to ask me about that screenshot. Before that, I was so focused on Ivor that I didn't care about other things, including it. I saw Ivor's suspicious gaze glued on me. He was still waiting for an answer from me. The atmosphere between the two of us suddenly became serious. It wasn't suitable for a romantic evening and made me uncomfortable. But what happened was a long story, and it was hard to tell without preparation. And I didn't want to have to explain everything this evening. The atmosphere was serious enough. My silence caused Ivor to misunderstand. He didn't look at me and ate. I felt the pressure. "It's a long story. I'll tell you later,” I said. “I understand. Write a report and submit it to me,” Ivor said. “by next Wednesday.” I felt like I was talking to my boss, not a lover. I looked at Ivor and felt confused when the atmosphere was more serious. Ivor's phone screen lit up several times. He couldn't ignore it. “Sorry,” Ivor said and picke
I gave Bruce back a nice cake at the coffee shop I used to stop by. Bruce said he was happy about my gift.Ivor was still busy, I hadn't even seen him in the company.I and Bruce texted more. Often Bruce actively texted me, his sense of humor and courtesy made me willing to be friends with him.On the fourth day we met, Bruce invited me to dinner with him. Of course I agreed, because I thought he wanted to thank me as he said.Our dinner took place in the private room of a luxury restaurant, which was in the heart of New York. It was on a next level than the restaurants I usually visited.I walked into my room, Bruce welcoming me friendly. We were eating and chatting about topics we often see in our conversations. I had a feeling Bruce's like a new friend of mine. Of course Coco was still my best friend.I went to the bathroom in the middle of the meal because my eyebrows were going down.I stood in front of the mirror in the bathroom and corrected my eyebrows. I saw my grimace in the
Ivor frowned, “What do you mean?”“Answer my question,” Ivor urged. He was impatient. He didn't want to talk to me?I clenched my hand, “What am I to you?”Ivor said coldly, “You're my assistant. Isn't it obvious?”Immediately, I felt a drop of water running through my cheeks. Then I could feel the salt at the tip of my tongue.I reached up and touched my hand, and I realized I was crying.I looked at Ivor, who was also giving me a surprised look. I said sadly, “I don't think you're my boss. Ivor, why? You kissed me. I thought you were my boyfriend.”Ivor was round-eyed. Then he smirked, “Really? Is it because of a kiss that I became your boyfriend?”“But I told you that only my boyfriend can kiss me. You didn't object," I said."Really?" Ivor asked. I was surprise. Ivor sighed, “As you say, what about Mark? Is he also your boyfriend?”I was surprised and said, “But I was drunk and I didn't kiss him.”Ivor smirked and said, “If I hadn't gone to the bar in time and stopped you two, he
I turned my head, looking at the sound of the voice. I was drunk and the lights in the club weren't bright enough for me to see the man clearly.I squinted, staring at the man.I heard him laugh, “It's me, Bruce.”I smirked, “Why are you here? To see my weak and self-indulgent appearance?”"Of course not. I'm here to have a drink with you, and of course, you'll have someone to talk to,” Bruce said and ordered a cocktail.“So that?” I said and continued to sip my drink.My brain was invaded by alcohol, and I suddenly heard Ivor's voice. I suddenly turned up, leaning around to look for him. But then I didn't hear his voice anymore. Maybe I hallucinated, I smiled, stopped drinking so I could be a little more conscious.“I'm crazy,” I said.I heard Bruce's voice, “What made you so upset? For work or relationships or anything else?”“What are you asking for,” I laughed and said.“I want to help you and maybe I can do that,” Bruce said."So that? Should I feel lucky that you're willing to h
I sighed, “Because I've been bothering you.” It was just my reason. I couldn't tell Bruce the whole truth.“Oh? You know, I don't mind,” Bruce laughed and said. “I'm really glad you agreed to let me take you home.”I laughed and shrugged, “Not that much.”He laughed and said, “Wait a minute.”Bruce stepped out of the car, walking towards the car front door next to him, “It's really dangerous for you. So don't do it again.”I smiled, “I get it.”“If not, I'll have to lock the car door every time I go with you,” he said.I laughed, “I won't give you a chance to do so.”Bruce closed the car door, went back to his seat and started the car again.“Lia,” Bruce called me as I began to loosen up. “I have something to tell you.”“Yes?” I answered back. “Go ahead.”“I know I'm in too much of a hurry, but maybe our kiss at the club tonight has kept me from being patient,” Bruce said. I frowned when I heard him talking about our unexpected kiss.“Mmm yeah,” I replied, cheering him on. Suddenly, t