After the dinner, most of the old people went home. Silas was bored so Elijah told him to go home. He wanted to know exactly the type of people he was in business with. It was them, the Maloney and a couple of other friends.
"Drink?" Henry offered
"No, I don't drink" It was the half truth but he didn't drink because he had to drive
"So Elijah are you single?" Gaby, one of Henry close friend asked, sitting beside him. Her hand was on his arm but in the flirty way
"Yeah" He sighed. He hated his topic. The rest of the people present were couples apart from Gaby and him
"Ever been in love?" Henry raised an eyebrow, sitting down beside his wife
"No, not really. Why give a person the ability to tear you apart like no one else?"
"Geez. Who broke your heart and shattered your soul?" Henry laughed. "Has there ever been a women in your life?"
"No" He chuckled
"There was one but it was a long time ago and it's quite painful and I was a fool" He gives a quick glance to Patricia "Ha, since when was this an interrogation of my life?"
"Just. No one knows anything about you or your life" Gaby said
"I'm a very private person" Elijah admitted
"So Henry, how long have you two been married?" Elijah diverted the subject to them
"4,5 years" He replied with a genuine smile. He was clearly in love with her but did she feel the same way?
"Sweet"
He need to escape from there. The rest of them continued their conversation.
"Where's the bathroom?" Elijah got to his feet
"Down the corridor on the left"
"Excuse me" He nodded, following the directions. He locked the door, calling up Charlie.
"Charlie, you free?" He whispered
"Yes, what's up?"
"I need help getting out of here. Get Silas and rescue me" Elijah pleaded and hanged up.
He put the water on, splashing on his face. He dabbed the towel on his face and left the bathroom.
To his surprise Patricia was there. He gave her a smile and walked on.
Nothing left to say.
"Everything alright?" Henry asked
"Yeah" He return to the living room. He sat down, watching the seconds pass by on his watch.
"Brother" Silas ran into the room
Finally the getaway
"Elijah, your pet tiger escaped" He panted, catching his breathe
"What the fuck?" Justin yells "You actually have a tiger"
"Yeah, I'll go and find my tiger. Thanks for the evening" He got his coat and dashed out of there.
They jumped into the car then Elijah slapped the back of his brother's head.
"Tiger really?"
"We ran out of options" Silas whined, rubbing the back of his head. He pouted, turning his head away
Elijah took out his phone, dialling Paul.
"Hey Elijah" Paul answered
"Paul, I need you to buy me a tiger" Elijah stated, glancing at Charlie and Silas
"Tiger" Paul cough, spitting out the water in his mouth
"Yeah a tiger" Elijah glared at his brother and Charlie who was driving
"I'll see what I can do"
***
"Sir, I got your tiger" Paul walked into the office with a photo and a file
"Good" Elijah nodded
"Can I ask why?" Paul sat down
"We've been friends a long time and I trust you so yeah but keep it on the low side. Last night I was at the dinner with the Williams and I got bored so I told Silas to find a way to get me out and he comes out with a fucking tiger so I need a tiger"
Paul burst out laughing. "Well, it's managed"
"Who do I have a meeting with again?"
"At 10, Henry Williams. 11 is Mr Michaels. Lunch and then the manufactures want to meet about the new engine. You have a charity meeting with the organizers and then Mr Carter from Delta Airlines"
"Okay, I'm going to take a walk around the office" It was someone he like to do. After all, it was his company.
He got into his lift, going down to the second floor. In the first was a girl that tried to seduce him so no.
"Good Morning Sir" Everyone said as he got off on the second floor.
***
"Tristian, what are you doing here?" Elijah asked the boy he spotted on his floor
He gives a half smile, tearing away his gaze and running a hand through his hair
"Sorry Sir. I kind of got lost"
Elijah expression turned into a smile
"It's okay. My brother complains about the same. You are on six floor"
"Thanks" He nods
He got into the lift and Elijah watched as the door closed. He stood there with a smile on his face for some reason.
"Sir" Paul waved his hand in his face, trying to see if he was in day dream. Yeah he was.
"Come on" Paul dragged him back to his office. "What us wrong with you?"
"Nothing, just memories."
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Potential | The Innocent Billionaire |#1 MacArthur Series|
RomanceElijah MacArthur is a well-known name in the business world of New York. Not many have seen him. He's rarely in the media, but it doesn't stop the rumours.... He's cold... He's rude... He's arrogant... He's loveless... A traumatic childhood leads to...
