How to find a Husband in 100 days

Fourteen

Fourteen

As I averted Jon’s attention towards me, Robert somehow joined in with our conversation, which I gladly opened up. Half way through the talk, I couldn’t help but shift my attention to the one person who seems indifferent about me. Does Robert even know the work I do?

“What brings you here, anyway, Robert? I thought you are in the Middle East, or somewhere in Asia.” Jon halted out conversation as he turned toward Robert with his full interest.

While Jon regarded him under his gaze, I couldn’t help but wonder how they know each other. I turned my gaze away from them for a moment as they talked, scanning the room for Hugh. I looked at the last place I saw him, but he wasn’t there anymore.

“Michelle. You know about the Klein Company, right?” Jon asked me, his finger lingered in front of my face as he gave me a waking snap.

I took a startled step back before giving him a grim look. I lightly pushed his hand away from my face as I answered. “I think I’ve heard of it. We rarely associate with international companies since we are mostly local based.”

“But, you have at least heard about me.” Robert remarked, giving me a flirtatious wink as I glanced in his direction.

“It wasn’t really necessary for me to know. Beside, I have my plates full with a handful of men like you.” I countered in a deadly tone, yet kept my voice light and less snarky.

“Ouch. That’s twice already…” He covered his chest as he playfully looked like he was in pain.

I couldn’t help but rolled my eyes at his playful attitude. He was different then most men that I’ve came across with, who have the same amount of arrogance in their system. Robert had enough decency to keep his flirtation to PG-13, which I gladly appreciate.

“I’m glad that you are getting along. This makes me feel better about leaving you two alone.” Jon interjected as he grabbed a glass of whiskey on the bar counter behind me. I didn’t even notice him order a drink while Robert and I bantered.

“Where are you going?” I asked, a little alarmed for some reason.

“I’m heading back to my wife.” He replied as he turned his attention back to the party. “I think I will go now. I see her talking animatedly with one of my business partners. I don’t want her blurring out something unnecessary again…” he added with a grin as he gave me a brief wave of goodbye.

I was about to say goodbye, but I was halted when I felt someone tapped on my shoulder. “Here is another drink, if you want.” Robert stated as he handed me another Cosmo.

I studied his smug look before accepting the glass he offered. “Thank you.” I said before taking a small sip.

“So, what are you doing here?” He asked after I took a sip from the drink he offered to me.

I looked up at him, a little confused with the question. “What do you mean?”

“I didn’t see you attend the event before this party. So, I’m sure you are crashing right now.” He replied with a smirk. “What are you doing here, Ms. Newman?” He asked again, his smile unnerving me slightly. I only knew one man who had the same smug-look in his face, and the said person had just ditched me.