Soon the meeting started as Brina and Louis stopped texting each other.
In the next two hours, they indulged themselves in the meeting, not letting their fluttering has taken over their brains. They are accustomed to being a professional and drawing a line between their personal and professional life.
The meeting didn't stretch long, as it was just an introductory meeting about the project. First, everyone introduced themselves and in which field they are experienced. Later they started discussing important matters.
During the meeting, Brina couldn't help but get mesmerized by Louis.
He is the one who handled the meeting for continuous two hours. Charlotte sat quiet, occasionally raising some questions and briefing about the project.
Mostly, it was Louis who is in charge.
And, everyone is stunned to their core.
He is one of the most skillful project managers they have seen in their careers.
His skills are next level. Everything about him is top-notch and incredibly perfect that they couldn't help but wonder why he is still the position of project manager.
He would have gone to the executive level with his skills and knowledge. He was of the level during his presentation and breathing out.
But little others know that he is the CEO of this multi-national company and also a founder of one of the biggest investment firms in the state which has spread its wings across the world.
And, on the other hand, Brina couldn't help but wonder if he is a project manager or much more than that.
When she was in a meeting with him, with all her focus on him, she started noticing some things in him which are not seen in normal, ordinary people.
Without knowing him, he excluded his true attitude which might not be able to find in the people unless they are groomed to become so.
But Brina didn't give much attention to that matter. That skill is not innate it could be developed as well.
If he is someone much more than a project manager, why will he still opt to work in this stressful, tough job?
Most people choose luxury over everything and if they have access to achieve that, they will not take the tough path and struggle.
So, she didn't give serious thought to it.
........
Soon, the meeting was finished and everyone went back to their cabins which are allotted to them.
"We are in the same cabin" Luke happily exclaimed as he saw Brina entering his cabin.
"You are stuck with me then" Brina joked as she sat down in her chair.
"Our project manager is strict, isn't he?" Luke asked.
Brina smiled, not knowing what to answer.
Louis is such a cute, jovial and playful person when he is with her. He often joked, made fun of her and, he even helped her in everything. He is a generous and kind man to her, not a strict and haughty boss.
But today, when she faced him in the interview, he is a different person.
However, it is just a part of his profession...
He has to be adamant with his decisions and he has to be firm with deadlines and other matters that are given to the team to work on.
The Louis she knows and the Louis she saw are different people.
But Brina knows better than anyone else here.
Louis is the epitome of professionalism!!
Not like Chris who wields his power and throws his weight on the others to get his things done.
"Brina, why are you spacing out girl?" Luke asked chuckling.
He leaned closer to her, so close that he could whisper into her ears.
"Or, are you having a crush on our project manager just like other girls out there? Come on, you can tell me....my lips are sealed" he teased.
Involuntarily Brina's cheeks flushed as she remembered how she and Louis kissed in the cruise as well as in the parking lot the other day.
He even carried her to her room, tucked her in the bed when she is drunk.
They even flirted with each other many times.
She called him darling, sweetheart, and while he called her baby, darling, love.
So cheesy!! They have been too cheesy to each other.
And, those kisses they shared... it's just like heaven for her. It increased her thirst to feel those dominating lips on her soft ones.
"Brina, you are blushing like the bride who is getting married to her crush. I am thinking if I should call you red tomato or." He stopped when Brina smacked his arm.
"Shut up, Luke" Brina told, her voice barely coming out of her vocal cords.
Till yesterday she didn't feel this shy....but after this meeting, she started feeling different.
"Hear your voice once!! Like a teenager" Luke is about to tease more when Brina took her purse and started smacking his arm that is resting on her armrest.
How can he call her teenager??!!! It's embarrassing !!
"*cough*cough*" an angry man coughed as he opened the door.
Louis was seeing these both since the start. He never thought he will be this jealous!!
He made Chris feel jealous and enjoyed that sour expression on his face
But who would have thought that he will also face the same situation?
"Ms. Parker, Mr. Jones..you are still in office and for your information, these are office hours. Concentrate on working rather than talking about your matters" Louis told, his voice stern.
And, what he doesn't know is that his words would backfire at him after they get into a relationship. Poor man !!!
His fantasy of having office romance will become tough because of his words today.
.....
"He is so jealous!!" Charlotte chuckled when she saw him through cameras.
"My hard work didn't go wasted...Hahaha," she giggled, really enjoying this new side of Louis who was always indifferent.
..
Meanwhile, Brina and Luke are dumbfounded.
More than the anger he sounded jealous.
"We are sorry sir. We are just introducing ourselves" Luke told in hurry, not left with another option.
"It didn't seem as simple as that" Louis said, raising his eyebrow.
"We will get into the work right away 'sir'" Brina told.
The word 'sir' didn't feel good to get a tongue. It didn't roll off her tongue as easily as 'darling' and 'sweetheart'.
LOTS OF LOVE
SAKSHI 💕