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Chapter 8 

It is the day of Noah’s birthday. Meredith has been feeling anxious for the whole week, the thought of showing up at the party scaring her little soul.

 Her long silver gown lay spread on her small bed, shoes are laid over the foot of her bed leg, yet, she just stares at it. She considers running away but that would be a little dramatic. 

Gray hadn't talked to her after that encounter at the coffee shop. But it would be a lie if she says that she didn't look for him often. Gray Westmore is dangerous to her because she keeps on thinking about him at an unusual time like in her bed when she sleeps at night. Yeah, He's dangerous and she planned to stay away from those kinds of people. 

The cab halted at the front of the massive gates. Meredith held her breath when her eyes took in the amazement of Gray's house or rather a mansion. She stepped out of the cab and paid the old man,thanking him for his service. 

The gate opened automatically when she walked in, the sight of the light's that line up with the trees were a sight to behold. It took her breath away. It was massive and grand. She had believed that the party would be glamorous, lining up with expensive cars and rich people with whiskeys and expensive champagne in their hands. But none of that happened. 

“Darling! You've come” Jenna came to hug her as if she's truly happy to see her. It made her heart warm at her reaction. What are the chances that she knew two Jenna’s in a short amount of time. Both so sweet and equally kind. The thought put a smile on her face. 

“Thanks for inviting me, Mrs Westmore” Meredith gleefully ruffled Noah's dark hair. 

“Darling,Darling” Noah chanted in his child's voice. The two women smile at his cuteness. 

“Come! We've been waiting for you” Jenna took hold of her hand and led her into the grand mansion with little Noah trailing behind them, sucking his thumb. 

Everything marbled, White and cream shade everywhere, the staircases, the wall, the floor. Everything looks so pristine and luxurious that she had to check the back of her heels to see if she had dirtied her floor. She told Jenna about it to which the older women laughed it off loudly. 

“Gray must be waiting for us” Jenna smiled widely, Meredith's heart race picked up at the mention of her Boss name. She had avoided him for the whole week and suddenly meeting him in his house is such a big step. It just didn't feel right. 

Noah tugged the fabric of her dress and followed her like a lost puppy. She felt that he is incredibly cute and innocent with his big, glossy blue eyes. 

The scene is so different from what she had anticipated. A birthday is supposed to be filled with laughter and joys, relatives and families hanging around the kitchen and singing the birthday song but it is so quiet here. Meredith,Noah and Jenna were the only people at the dining table. It felt somewhat lonely and sad. Meredith remembered when she was young, She would sing and dance from joy and her parents would present her gifts. But Noah seemed to have none of that. 

“Are we supposed to wait for people?” She asked. Jenna looked up from her plate and her demeanor shifted into something. Uncomfortable. 

“We don't normally invite people on birthdays,dear. Gray is not comfortable with crowds” She nodded as if she understood. Truth is, there are so many things she wanted to ask and if possible, note down on her phone. That's how curious she is. 

“I am sorry, I didn't know” She gave an awkward laugh. 

The sounds of footsteps entered the kitchen, Gray walked into the kitchen and sat down on his chair. 

Meredith felt her face flushed. Be still,my heart…

“Honey… How's your day?” Jenna began to ask. 

“It's Alright. He turned towards Noah, “Happy birthday baby” He pinched Noah's cheek and began eating. Noah grinned in response,as if wishing him happy birthday is the most precious words spoken to him. There is no doubt that the kid looks up to Gray. His eyes say it all. 

“Thank you daddy. Aunty Meredith bought me a car!” His small fingers pointed at Meredith who looked up and locked eyes with Gray. His pupils dimmed and looked her up and down, staying at her exposed shoulder and then returning to her small face. 

“I see. I am sorry if my mother forces you to come” Gray directs his word at her. Be still, my heart. 

It's obvious that Gray didn't feel apologetic and Why is she feeling warm and sweaty all of a sudden?

“Not at all. Jenna is kind to have invited me. This is really good” She puts her thumb up, rather lamely and chews on the tender meat with a big smile. Gray watched her with dark eyes, his lips tight and unmoving. 

After dinner, Cake was served as a dessert, it felt so different from normal family birthday parties. However, It would be a lie if they didn't enjoy the evening together in an unlikely strange way. The whole time,Gray didn't bother to talk nor acknowledge her presence. When it was time for Noah to sleep, the little guy thanked Meredith for coming to his small party. He truly looks happy seeing her. It's official that Noah is the cutest kid in the world. 

“Aww,Bye Noah” 

Jenna carried him all the way up to the stairs, disappearing from her view. Now that Meredith and Gray were the only one left behind, the air rises with thick tension filling with uncomfortably unnecessary awkwardness and nerves. 

“Come with me” Meredith looked towards Gray in confusion. Without wasting any seconds,Gray led her away from the living room and towards the staircase. She remained mute the whole way, solely because she has lost the ability to talk. The moment Gray touched her wrist, she could feel the ache and throbbing between her legs. She rolled her eyes at herself for being so aroused with one single touch from her boss. 

She was pushed inside a room with a force and before she could comprehend the situation, hard, forceful lips crash down on hers claiming her lips shamelessly. Gray heard the small whimper and it made him so hard that he was on the verge of exploding. It is 

 torture enough for him to see Meredith in the company,walking around in her hot tight skirt. And now that she's come to his place willingly, he wanted to show her that she craved for him as much as he did. 

Normally, he wouldn't pay this much attention to his one-night stand, but she looks so desirable tonight, especially in her silver dress that fits into her body like a glove. 

“Wait ... .wait” Meredith managed to push him off,breathing hard,her face red and flush. 

Gray smirked at her reaction. Her dark strands of hair fall over her face, looking like she is being throughly fuck. 

“Don’t tell me you didn't want me. You crave for it and you know it” He kisses her neck, his manhood throbbing in his pants with the sounds of her small moan. 

“Your mom…” She gasped when he cupped her breast. “You are saying?” Gray holds her hips, grinding and groping. 

“I don't feel comfortable here” What the hell!? She should say that they shouldn't go down this road,that he is her boss but it's her hornry self speaking and apparently she thinks with her reproductive part. 

“Let’s go” Gray took a step back from her. 

“What!?” 

“Let’s go to your place”