LITTLE WIFE

12

The meeting was all about marketing food on airlines. I guess Reece didn't need to be told about this. His quality of service was excellent.

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"Since the bosses are all busy. Want to grab a coffee?". I hand him back his pen as we stroll down the long hallway. Reece had joined the others in tasting the food Mrs Luella was offering to have sold on airlines.

"Is that even a good idea?", I asked, alittle hesitant. "Why not? We're just having coffee. Besides the little Cafe is across the street. We won't even be long", he nudged my shoulder playfully as we wait for the Elevator to arrive.

"So?", he looked down at me. I mean why not? It's just coffee. "Sure", I smile as the door slide open and he clapped his hands, gesturing for me to enter first. "Thank you", I snort and he followed. "When I saw you seated at the back , I was excited that I wasn't the only p.a", he sighed out. I hit the button and the doors slide to close but a hand stopped it inches from shutting.

The lift pinged and opened again. My eyes grow wide before shifting my gaze to my shoes. Reece stepped In and hit the button again. "So no coffee?", Keith whispered but I'm pretty sure Reece could hear. "Unfortunately not", i give an apologetic smile as I look up at him. He pout and pulled out his phone , about to hand it to me to add my number, when -

"How's your fiancée, Keith?".

We both turn to look at Reece who had his hands in his pockets and eyes on Keith. "S-she's okay , Mr Alexander", he stuttered. I drop my hands back to my side ,instead of taking his held out phone. "Your mother invited me to your 36th birthday party", he smirked at the stunned man.

36?
Fiancée?
Mrs Luella was his mother?

Three important things he left out.

"I'll drop by-", Reece add.

Keith just nod his head, putting his phone away. The elevator pinged and opened up. I give Keith an awkward smile before following Mr Alexander out. He greet the receptionist as we exited the building. That was so uncomfortable. I wasn't sure if he tried to embarass Keith but it definitely worked. The man was too stunned to speak.

His driver was already waiting for us.

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Alexander Airlines
12 : 32 pm

"Your next meeting is in an hour , sir", I scan through the schedule as we entered his office. He was still ignoring me but I still kept it professional and did my job.

The sound of his phone ringing made me go silent and sigh while waiting for him to finish up.

"I've got a busy day, hailey", he grumbled. Oh it was his wife . "Can't your parents reschedule? I mean it's just supper? What about Ryder? ", he had a frown on his beautiful face. How could he frown and still look like a Greek god? "I don't have time for this-", with that he hung up , tossing his phone on the table. "If that's all-", he was about to ask me to leave but I cut him off.

"I am sorry".

That frown vanished the second his eyes lift to find mine. "I - I shouldn't have slapped you", I swallow hard , trying not to cry. Looking down, I shift from one foot to the next. "It's just that - you crossed the line and I was upset ", I mumble. I know he was in the wrong but I reacted harshly. "If that's all, please see yourself out ". His response made me glance up at him. He was still staring, arms crossed over his chest. "Do you forgive me?", I whisper, earning a raised brow.

"Do you really think I'm upset about a stupid slap?", he deadpanned with such sass. So he wasn't angry that I hit him? I shrug confused. He lifts a hand , combing his fingers through his disheveled hair.

"I offered to take you home and you declined. It was late, Anastasia. I just wanted to make sure you were safe".

Oh-

Now I felt even more worse. Was this man genuine or a prick? I couldn't decide. He had so many personalities and I feel like I haven't seen them all yet. He stepped away from his table , making his way to me. Instinctively , I step back against the office door.

"What was the reason for your stubbornness?", he frowned while towering me with his height. "Well-", I began but couldn't complete. "Well what?", he placed both hands on either side of my head , caging me. "Well after what happened. I did not want to see your face", I was honest. He scoffed , smirking and leaning closer. "Why did you come to work then?", he questioned in a smug tone.

"I don't want to end up homeless-", I furrow my brows at his stupidity. Removing one hand from the door , he wrapped his fingers around the bow tie hanging from my neck. "You're a pretty little girl", he tugged on the bow ,drawing me closer. "That slap was actually impressive. No one had tried that before", he cocked his head to the side. "If it were anyone else , I would have reacted in an unpleasant manner", he whispered, yanking on the bow. "But - since it was you. I let it slide ", his hand cupped my cheek and I gasp. There was a lump forming in my throat and my chest began to heave again.

Leaning in , his lips brush against mine and I shut my eyes. Hands squeezing the material of my skirt . I hear him chuckle but I do not open my eyes. He was toying with me.

"What time is my next meeting ?", he stepped back, leaving me against the door , panting as if he kissed me...but he didn't.

"What?", I open my eyes , blinking confused. He smirked while taking his seat behind the table, flipping open his laptop.

"My next meeting Ms Cora ".