Chapter 8

It’s been a tough month for us, having other side contracts plus the senators big renovation. I can finally rest as the senator’s house renovations are coming to an end, we are only here to supervise the final touches before we bring it to an end. I’m super grateful Lily isn’t around because I don’t need pestering today. It’s all work and supervision, we’re checking on all the supplies and making sure everything is intact.

“So far so good, everything is going fine. Please Ray and Nate I want you to stand by and watch them input the golden chandeliers and other accessories. Jerry and Sasha, you go take care of the rooms. Theodore, you’re with me” Eh? What now??

“I said you’re with me” she tilted her head and I just stared at her. No way am I going anywhere with you, you’re evilll!!! Everything about you is evil, from your cat eyes to your newly dyed blonde hair, your plump lips and the way her boobs are so exposed in those jumpsuit. No way, I’m not going any freaking where with you demon.

“Uhm, sorry to spoil your plans but Lily specifically asked for me to supervise her room. The cedar frame for her queen sized bed flying all the way from France is coming in today, I have to oversee where it should be placed.” 

Of course she didn’t say any of that stuff but no one here knows that, she’ll believe me either way.

“Oh, well… Okay…uhm… I just wanted to grab some paint” She waved me off but she looked disappointed, like she was waiting for this one on one opportunity with me. I felt kind of sorry for her though, Soo maybe I can go grab some paint with her. Her pouting isn’t winning me over guys, this is just me, trying to be a nice guy to my boss.

“You know what? Let’s grab some paint” I sighed and her face brightened after I said those words. I kind of like her face when she’s smiling. It suits her, but she could frown all night long and I still wouldn’t care. 

I dragged my feet as we walked out of the senator’s overly large house and got into her car, I sat in the passengers seat and rested my head on the door. We started moving and we went past many other houses like the senator’s own. By the way, what is it with these people in main land. Dude, we already know you’re stinking rich then why the hell should you have a Golf course at your freaking backyard. It’s just a waste of land if you ask me. I won’t be surprised if they start requesting for money trees to be planted in their front yard. Ugh! I can’t wait to leave this place.

It’s not like I don’t like rich People, they’re rich for crying out loud! Who doesn’t like money? I just don’t see a reason why they would lavish their wealth on unnecessary things. Like a remote control toilet, like they’re so rich they don’t even want to touch a filthy toilet seat. Fuck that ideology, it’s just too messed up. 

I’m sorry for saying the f word, I hate it when I say it,  it only happens when I’m really pissed and it’s a habit I’m trying to stop. So back to what I was saying, 

That’s how rich folks who live in main land act like. There’s not a care in the world for others less privileged, I know Lily is just like that. Spoilt brat, with two divorced parents who are filthy rich, she can get anything she wants just by batting her eyelash. A Lamborghini or a Rolls-Royce, but girls like this are the reasons why I enjoy being a Playboy, they’re the most fun to play with…

My thoughts go interrupted when someone tapped me. 

“What’re you thinking about?” My skin tingled at our slight touch, I turned to where I was getting this tingling feelings from and I saw her hand, laid softly on mine but I Immediately frowned when she redrew her hands. 

I shrugged and answered “Its none of your business” She probably didn’t feel anything when we touched back there. Maybe I felt the tingles from the touch of her delicate hands, neatly painted long finger_ 

Would you quit it Theo jnr!!! 

Bad Theo! We hate her and she’s bad news. Don’t get excited by a mere touch Dumbo.

“Oh, I was just wondering because your eyebrows would twitch and then you’d lick your lips every minute” She said as she faced the road 

“Oh really? Now why are your eyes always glancing at my lips every minute?” I raised my brows. Let’s see if I can tease her a little and mess with her.

I could tell my plan was working when her face showed a tint shade of red before she turned away

“I thought your lips were chapped and you needed a lip balm” She countered 

“Well, you can check if they’re chapped and are in need of a lip balm” I smirked and I drew closer to her ready to capture her lips in mine but I wasn’t actually going to do that. I liked how she quivered when I placed my hands on her cheeks, it was like she had never been touched before and I enjoyed the thrill. The way her eyes widened when I inched my lips closer to hers and the way her eyelash battered every single second, How she just retracted her hands from the steering wheel frightened me a little so I replaced her as I put the car on low gear, never taking my eyes of her for a second.

I think I’m okay with this reaction.

“Gabi…” I said with a quick but rasp voice, drawing the last two words to make it sound sexy

Then I inched closer but instead of her lips, I went for her left ear

“Please watch the road so we don’t die” I whispered as I removed my hands from the steering wheel which I’d been holding on to since I started my little façade and went back to my seat. I smiled as I watched her from the corner of my eyes, she seemed surprised and her jaw dropped but she quickly put on a blank face and kept her focus on the road.

I’m not that stupid to have a make out session with one of the women I hate the most in this planet. She’s my boss. 

What I didn’t expect was a head spank

“ouch!!” I yelled 

“You almost got us killed, don’t do that again” She said. Oh so now she’s back to her bossy self.

“Sorry” It’s not like I wanted to kiss you either… I rolled my eyes as we continued our journey in silence.

The paints were arranged and the dude loaded it into her boot. Then we drove back to the senator’s house.

I helped the other guys to off-load the paint and I went back to join Jerry but my freedom from the witch wasn’t for long. We all got startled when we heard some shouts coming from the living room 

“I said lavender you dimwit!! I said purple now why can’t I find my purple, you know what? You’re a bunch of idiots! All of you. You’ll so get fired! I swear it, Nonsense!!” We came down just as Gabi snapped her phone shut

“What’s wrong Gabi?” I asked 

“They messed up my order with another couple. I asked for pink, some lavender, gold, white and a deep shade of blue.” 

“And…” I dragged for her to get to the point

“There’s no lavender. That’s like the interior painting for the senator’s room and now I’m screwed!” She sighed. Sasha went to her side to calm her down

“I walked over to where the paints were laid. Every color she mentioned was there, except for lavender. Instead, there are 2 extras, Red and blue” 

Wait a minute!

When you miss blue and red what do you get?? 

“Move aside” I said as I brought a bucket. Then I poured the red paint in but not too much, if it’s too much it’ll look like violet. Then I mixed it with a full can of blue, turned it and wallah!!

“Here’s your lavender boss. Just as long as they don’t mix the red in too much it’ll come out fine” I smiled and I waved.

Off to paint Lilly’s room then…

Later that day…

“You’re still here? Jerry just left, I thought he was your ride” I turned to see Gabi walk in. I was still in Lilly’s room doing some final touches. It’s pretty late and I guess I should go but I’m almost done.

“ Yeah, I’m almost done here” Awkward silence filled the room as I picked up a pain brush, they missed a spot. I bent to pick it up but to my surprise she reached it first and she handed it out to me.

The tips of my fingers, grazing hers. Those damn tingles erupted again and I took the brush from her.

She coughed a bit. “I wanted to say thank you, for you know… getting us this deal. If you hadn’t done what you did then GOC would have won the contract. I’m here to admit that even though you’re not hardworking and can’t contribute much when making designs, you’re still a valuable asset to us. Please keep up the good work” she bowed before turning to leave.

“Well… how about that” I smiled…