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"So, you're telling me that you and Mr. Winters aren't anything?" I smile at Candy, not trusting her to tell her about me and Mr. Winters. I take a bite of extra pickles on the side of my chicken sandwich.
"Nope," I chuckle as Candy looks me in the eyes.
"Mhm, sure. That still doesn't explain why I saw you two sucking each other's faces in the parking lot," I smile.
I take another bite of pickles, spinning in my chair next to her, and say nothing. She scoots closer to me.
"Oh, come on, Evangeline! You can tell me. I promise I won't tell anyone. I told you about my husband and little boy. You can trust me to know about your juicy gossip," I smile.
"I don't know what you're talking about, but my boyfriend bought me lunch," I wink at her, and her eyes light up.
"Shut up! So you two are a thing!" I put my finger over my lips.
"Shhh. You can't tell anyone, okay? I don't want anyone to know about us because who knows how they'll react to me being with my boyfriend. They already stole the end of my work," I see Candy sigh.
"True. These people are salvages to impress someone, but I can't believe you're with him," I chuckle.
"You're just as surprised as I am. I never knew he could be so sweet and kind," Candy looks at me confused.
"Sweet and kind?! That sounds like the opposite of him, but as the saying goes, another warm heart can warm a cold one," I laugh. I hear the elevator open, and I look over to see Stephanie. She walks towards the front desk.
"One moment, Eva," Candy turns towards Stephanie.
"Good evening, and welcome to Winters Industry. How can I help you?"
"I'm here for my appointment with Mr. Winters," Stephanie looks at me and smiles big.
"Well, if it isn't the famous Mrs. Evangeline Stone. I must say you look absolutely stunning and glowing, even if you are pregnant," I see her look me up and down with thirst in her eyes. I chuckle.
"It's good to see you again, too, Mrs. Waltons," I smile as she continues to stare me up and down.
"Damn, pregnant did a good number on you. You've got all the right curves in all the right places. Who's the lucky fellow?" I chuckle.
"That's an undisclosed business that I can't say," I see her grin.
"Business? Well, that's what I'm here for. I'll catch you later, sweetness," I see her wink at me and walk into the elevator. I watch as the doors close while she stares me down.
"You know her?" I chuckle at Candy.
"It's a long story. I knew Mr. Winters had a meeting, but I didn't know it was going to be with her," Candy laughs.
"Yeah, it's hard to get a meeting with her because she's so booked," I chuckle.
"Anyways, I never heard of that saying before," I feel my phone buzz and see a text from Mr. Winters.
"Speaking of the devil, that's him now. He wants me to come up to his office and eat lunch with him," Candy looks at me confused.
"Isn't he having a business meeting now?" I shrug my shoulders.
"What can I say? I have to follow the boss's orders," I chuckle as I grab my food and walk into the elevator.
"Ooooo, you go, girl!" I hear Candy say. I smile as I push the button to the 54th floor.
The elevator doors open, and I walk out into his office. Mr. Winters looks up at me with a gleam in his eyes as I see him sitting behind his desk and Stephanie sitting in a chair across from him. Stephanie looks at me and smiles.
"Come sit, Evangeline," I see Stephanie tap on a chair next to her, across from Mr. Winters. I watch Mr. Winters and Mrs. Waltons stare me up and down, holding my lunch, as I walk to the chair. I sit down, putting my lunch on my lap as there are important papers on Mr. Winters's desk. I hear Mrs. Waltons laugh.
"What a sweetheart, putting your lunch on your lap, isn't she cute, Mr. Winters?" Stephanie looks at Mr. Winters as I can tell she's teasing him. I hear Mr. Winters chuckle.
"I'd have to agree with you, Mrs. Waltons," Stephanie looks at Mr. Winters and then at me. I feel my stomach rumble as it growls, telling me I'm still hungry. I hear Stephanie laugh.
"You can go ahead and eat, dear. Don't mind us," Shoot, she doesn't have to tell me twice.
I open my lunch, grab the rest of my sandwich, and take a big bite. I look up and see Stephanie and Mr. Winters staring at me. I cover my mouth as I chew.
"Well, damn. What an appetite!" Stephanie leans close to me.
"An appetite like that tells me a woman can do dangerous things," I chew slowly as I see Mr. Winters squeeze the side of his desk, trying to hide his anger. I see Stephanie lean back and look at Mr. Winters.
"What's wrong, Mr. Winters? Did I pull a trigger?" Mr. Winters clears his throat.
"Not at all, Mrs. Waltons. So, back to business. Mrs. Stone, I was telling Mrs. Waltons about your idea about there's one woman store in the city. You suggested that there should be another?" I look at Mr. Winters with wide eyes and look at Mrs. Waltons. I swallow my food.
"Well, yeah. There should be another store all about women other than Woman's Wearhouse. I mean there's plenty of men's stores around, but not women's stores," Mrs. Waltons crosses her leg on top of the other and puts her finger to her lips while looking me up and down.
"Go on," I hear her say as I start to feel intimated, and nervous by her.
"Um- So I said to Mr. Winters that there should be another store for just women. A place where women can go confidently and not feel judged. A place where the quality of the material is great, but not so expensive that you can only buy one of them. A place just for women to shop and be happy while shopping for any of their lively needs like lingerie, clothes, or even pregnancy clothes. I mean, it's just an idea. Nothing big," I take a bite of pickles, expecting her to hate it. I hear Mrs. Waltons laugh.
"I love it," I look at her with wide eyes.
"You do?!" Stephanie chuckles.
"Of course. It's just the fresh idea we needed," I see her look at Mr. Winters.
"We can go to China to get representatives and start on the project immediately next week. It was a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Winters," Stephanie stands up and holds out her hand for Mr. Winters to shake.
"I have to say, Mr. Winters. The best part about this meeting is seeing Evangeline again. Start bringing her to our meetings, and maybe I'll start putting you into my schedule more," Mrs. Waltons looks me in the eyes.
"If you don't take care of this woman, I will. Call me if he mistreats you or if you need anything, and I mean anything," I see her wink at me, and I watch her walk to the elevator and wave goodbye to me.
"So, China, huh?" Mr. Winters looks at me.
"I guess I'll have to leave on Monday for it," I look at him worried.
"You're going to leave me next week?"
"It's only for a week," My eyes widen.
"Only a week?! That is a lot of kisses I have to miss out on. A whole week I have to go without smelling you, or the chance of seeing your face," I look at my food, sad. Mr. Winters chuckles.
"Don't worry, pumpkin. A week isn't a long time. I'll be back before you know it besides, we still have a date tonight before we leave," I look at him, and smile.
"You're right. Well, I better get to work. I don't think my boss would like me eating past lunch break," I hear Mr. Winters chuckle as I walk onto the elevator. I wave at Mr. Winters as the elevator doors close.
I check the time as I pack. I'm going to be late if I don't finish this report. I type as fast as I can before I see a shadow behind me. I see Mr. Winters leaning on my desk wall.
"So, what's Charlotte going to think if we're late to dinner," I chuckle as I write the information as fast as I can in my notebook.
"She'll be fine. She left me waiting in a parking lot for two hours once as she was in a hotel with one of her boyfriends. I'm sure she'll survive me being late this one time," I stand up and grab my notebook. I look around and see everyone gone.
"Where'd everyone go?" I hear Mr. Winters chuckle.
"Home. It's an hour past closing," I smile at him.
"A good worker never can work too late," Mr. Winters laughs as I walk to the copy machine and copy my notebook. I hand the copies to him.
"Here you go, boss. One report due on time," I hear Mr. Winters chuckle as I pack my things.
"You know it wasn't due until tomorrow," I smile.
"I know. I just wanted to turn it in to get it done," I hear him chuckle as I walk to the elevator.
"You know you intrigue me more every day," I laugh.
"Apparently, I do. I intrigue Stephanie, too which is why she was eye fucking me the whole time I was telling her our idea," I see Mr. Winters roll his eyes, and I laugh.
"Are you ready yet, Evangeline?" I hear Mr. Winters call from the hallway.
"Not yet, I almost am," I say as I put the last earring in. I walk out of the room to Mr. Winters.
"So, how do I look?" I spin in a blue sparkly dress that is loose around my stomach, but tight enough to show my curves while Mr. Winters looks dashing in his suit as always.
"I think it's a little too tight on my boobs and stomach, but it'll do," Mr. Winters looks at me stunned, not saying anything.
"Look, I know I don't look good in a dress when I'm pregnant, but it's the most comfortable thing to wear right now and-" Mr. Winters pulls me in his arms and removes his mask, kissing me on the lips.
"Are you guys ready? Oh! I didn't mean to interrupt anything!" I hear Charlotte say behind Mr. Winters. I help Mr. Winters put his mask back on him and smile at him.
"Now you're going to be wearing lipstick for the rest of the night," I whisper to him, and I hear him chuckle.
"We're ready, Charlotte," I see Charlotte roll her eyes as I stand next to Mr. Winters.
"Finally! I've been waiting all night for this," I walk downstairs with Mr. Winters. I see Elias, waiting for Charlotte. Elias stares at me speechless as Charlotte walks in front of me, down the stairs.
We walk out the doors, and I watch Elias and Charlotte walk to what I think is Elias's car, and Mr. Winters holds the door open to his truck for me.
"My lady," I chuckle.
"Thank you, my darling," I smile as I get into the truck.
Mr. Winters shuts my door, and I watch as Charlotte gestures for Elias to open the door for her, and Elias looks confused. I hear Charlotte scuff and get inside the car herself as I see Mr. Winters get onto the driver's side next to me.
"It looks like Elias and Charlotte aren't getting along already," I hear Mr. Winters chuckle.
"Stop watching then and let them be," I chuckle.
"I have to. She's my best friend, and if someone isn't treating her right, pregnant or not I'll kick his ass," Mr. Winters laughs.
"You won't be doing any ass-kicking pregnant, okay? If anyone's going to be doing the ass-kicking, it's going to be me. What's your best friend is my best friend," I smile and Mr. Winters on his mask where his cheek would be. This. This is why I lov- LIKE this man. Sooooo like this gorgeous man.
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-End Of Chapter 36-
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