Avoiding Me

We reached the group of three hot men. Once they saw me they stood straight from their seats and smiled warmly. Cindy pointed to a young man who was looking with a little attitude as well as charm and introduced "Stef this is Mr. Bryan Vachirawit". He extended his hand and said "Nice to meet you, Miss. Joshua"

I shook his hand gently and said, "Me too Mr. Vachirawit". Then Cindy pointed to the guy next to him who was also tall, and fairer, with a bright smile that his small eyes disappeared into his cheekbones and introduced "This is Mr. Wade Metawin".

He too extended his hand, shook gently, and said "It's good to meet you, Miss Joshua". I smiled and said, "It's very wonderful to know you Mr. Metawin". Then Cindy pointed to the last person who was tallest and bulky with definite jawlines and said "This is Mr. Joss Wayar".

He extended his hand and shook my hands firmly. I like his confidence. He said, " Nice to meet you, Miss. Joshua". I smiled and said, "Pleasure is mine Mr. Wayar".

I glanced at all the men and said "Enough of these formalities. I hate formalities. Just call me Stef. Then enjoy your lunch". They all smiled. I turned to Cindy and asked "Is that all Cindy?" She shook her head and said, "No Stef two more you want to meet". I nodded my head. Cindy turned to Bryan's guy and asked " Where are they?" He pointed in another direction. There was a guy who wore a green velvet coat standing tall showing his back in our direction, I guess behind him there was another.

Cindy led the way while mumbling "Always these lovebirds live in their world" I heard her words clearly but ignored them. We reached the man Cindy called "Excuse me Sir" He turned around once his gaze met mine, his eyes went wide, and brimming with tears a little wet, but he was smiling.

I felt something in my heart unknown, a feeling I can't pinpoint. Before Cindy was introduced, that man in a green coat with a genuine smile spoke "May I hug you, sis?" I smiled and opened my arms wide, even though I had no idea why I did that, he ran into my arms, he hugged me tight. I missed my John I felt the same feeling with this man.

In a minute we part from one another. Then he spoke, "My name is Glen Kanawut". I smiled and asked, "Did we meet before? You look familiar". He smiled and said, " Of course, I am a famous actor". We laughed together, and then I answered, "I think we will get along well. But just call me Stef ok?" He nodded his head.  He moved slightly to show the figure I most wanted to see.

Ian was standing there with a blank expression. I expected he would be happy to see me but he stood there just staring at me. He too wearing the same color suit as me but he unbuttoned three buttons to reveal his fair chest. I didn't like that but who was I to tell him, I just stepped forward to him. When I was about to speak, Cindy said "This is Mr. Ian Alexis our top model and also one of our shareholders in our company" He still maintained his blank face but extended his hand I grabbed his hand for a handshake then he said "Nice to meet you again Miss. Joshua." I sense something is off with him.

I think he just used me that night but I am sure his eyes showed sincerity that night but what happened to him today? He is so tough to read. My thoughts were snapped back by Glen who cleared his throat.

I smiled lightly and said, "Me too Mr. Alexis". He pulled out his hand from my grip that's when I realized I holding his hand tightly. Before I spoke Ian scooped Glen's shoulder close enough to crash their bodies together and said "Bii it's already getting late for our next schedule" I narrowed my eyes to Glen by hearing the endearment Ian used to call him.

I tried to voice out but the CEO of our company walked closer, he grabbed my hands, kissed my knuckle, and hugged me gently.

When he parted from me smiled warmly and said "You look so gorgeous Stef. I looking forward to working with you sweetie".

I know he is flirting with me, and I used it with this so I ignored his flirting lines and said "Me too Mr. Puttichai" He smiled back and said, "Just call me Peter Sweety".

I smiled at him, I completely forgot the other two men still standing beside me, I saw Ian with my peripheral vision his face was so red I didn't know why. When I turned to their side, Peter grabbed my hand, I turned to his side again he said "It's already late come let's have lunch I think you will be hungry". I nodded my head to him. I was about to follow Peter when the other two men crossed before us by holding hands towards the exit.

After that, my first day in the office was covered with an introduction session. All were so friendly they all praised me that I was so approachable. I gave all staff nicknames for easy to remember of them because their names were weird.

Then all set I returned to my penthouse, took a shower, put on the nightdress, and prepared simple pasta with wine. I had them, and then I went to bed, staring at the ceiling and thinking about Ian. I was thinking of all the possibilities as to why he behaved like this today. I don't know when I slept.

The next morning I get ready for work. I decided to ignore Ian and also to drop the plan of chasing him. I want to change my mind so I drown myself in my new work world. With the new determination, I went to the office. Everything went well, Our new arrival clothes came to our branch. I was looking for a promotion photoshoot.

To be continued.