chapter 21

The next morning, Lucy found a message from an unknown number.'Frank Lucas here. Keep this in mind. Boss's identity as the CEO should be a secret until he lives there otherwise you are fired.'"..."She could understand that but…Shouldn't you tell this to the Boss rather than meShe messaged him, but she got a harsh response.'No asking questions. Just follow the orders!'Lucy sighed. She hurriedly got ready and stepped out of her home. She dreamily looked towards Eric's house.Ah, it's not a dream. My Godly handsome prince is really living right beside me. I can see him every day..."Lucy," Mrs. Ziara greeted her."Aunt Ziara!""So, how is your Boss? Is he alive after eating your food? I hope he didn't get a stomach ache," she sighed.She coughed. "Well...it was a disaster, but everything got alright in the end."Mrs. Ziara flicked her forehead. "I just knew that you will screw up somehow." Then she curiously looked at her. "So, so. Did something happen? Did you two kiss?""..."She was excited like a typical gossiping aunt.K-kiss?She imagined that passionate scene and could feel her drool forming on the side of her lips.That reminds me. Boss's lips are so thin and pink. I wonder how they will feel if I touch them…Lucy cleared her throat. "Aunt. That is too soon!""What? Nowadays, nothing is too soon for you young people."Her mouth twitched. "A pace. A pace! I need to take things slowly and not just jump onto him."She grumbled. "Well if that's how you feel. If you want any help or tips, I am always here. After all, your Uncle fell for my charms right away," she blushed.Lucy giggled. "Aye, aye. Oh and I remember. Don't tell anyone that Boss is rich and about the Sunshine Meadows. It would be too bothersome for him if everyone knows."She nodded. "I feel the same. Don't worry. I will not talk about it."She kissed her cheek. "You are the best. Now, I have to hurry. Bye."She looked at Eric's door and sighed."I thought I might bump into him, but ah well…" she lamented.Mrs. Ziara tugged her bag and pulled her back. "Wait. I forgot to tell you something. Come home early for the next few days."She was confused. "Why?"Mrs. Ziara worriedly said, "I heard some rumors of a man stalking young women at night. The women said that they didn't see anybody, but they heard the sound of footsteps behind them. But when they looked back, there was nobody. Goodness, it is so scary. That's why I am telling you to be careful and come home early."Lucy nodded. "I will be careful."Just at that time, Eric came outside, handsomely dressed in his suit, and paused as he saw them.Lucy greeted. "Boss, good morning. How did you sleep in your new home last night?"Eric recalled his painful experience. The bed was too small and he was too big that he got cramps in his back early in the morning."Sleepless night.""Ah?"Mrs. Ziara said, "It happens sometimes when you just move in. It takes time to adjust to your new home."Especially for a man like you who lived in Sunshine Meadows until now…Eric glanced at her. "College?""Yes," she gasped in horror. "My bus! I will miss it! I have to run.""I will drop you.""Ah? T-that…"Mrs. Ziara quietly nudged her elbow. "Why are you thinking so much?" She whispered. "This is your chance to get closer to him."She smiled at Eric. "I think it's a great idea, dear."Lucy coughed. "Thank you, Boss."He nodded.As they walked away, Mrs. Ziara said, "Lucy. Don't forget what I said about the stalker. Come early.""I remember it, Aunt," Lucy said.Eric slightly squinted his gaze at the mention of a stalker and glanced at her. Then he looked away.