chapter 41

Lucy wanted to faint. She couldn't believe that Eric just casually mentioned their kiss.She knew the circumstances but for the others…And he just concluded that we are a couple! When did this happen? Why am I not aware of this!?"WHAT!!!"As expected, there was a huge uproar. Their poor hearts got too many shocks in a single day, especially the women.They could even hear the shattering sound of their hearts into pieces.First the kneeling and hitting head, then the diamond set, and now a kiss?"CEO Eric Willson and Lucy Hale...Gosh, it developed even faster than a bullet train!""How? Just in two days, how is this possible for her to make him fall for her that hard?""This is unbelievable!""Laura! You are horrible! Such a jealous woman!"Laura's cheeks flushed in embarrassment.She gritted her teeth in hatred.How can things turn around like that!? He is CEO Eric Willson! Why would he choose this Lucy!?Lu y grabbed his arm before he said anything that could make matters worse. "Boss, I have to talk to you!"Things are going out of hand!And she hastily dragged him away without letting him speak anything.Away from all the fuss, Lucy finally let out her grievances."Boss, just look at your head. You are bleeding! Let's go home first. Wait. Should we check in the hospital if you got a concussion?" Her mind was in a jumbled mess.Eric calmly said, "I am fine.""How can you be fine? You just banged your head on the ground! L-let's go home before it becomes severe…"It was the first time that she was so afraid. The scar on his forehead made her heart tighten in fear.At Lucy's home, she quickly brought the first-aid and started applying the antiseptic."It will sting a bit okay…"Her hands trembled a little. As she pressed the cotton ball on his wound, Lucy tightly shut her eyes and turned her face to the other side.Eri  stared at her questioningly. "Why did you close your eyes?""I-It must be hurting, right? Don't worry. It will get over soon."Eric looked intrigued.She was scared as if she was in pain herself.Why? Why is she looking like that?I am hurt, not her.She made such funny expressions that Eric couldn't take his eyes off her.When she opened her eyes, Eric was surprised to see her gaze slightly misty. His thumb brushed on the corner of her eye. "You are crying. Why?""Because you suddenly did that...do you know how much you scared me? You hurt yourself just to get my apology. Boss. Why did you say all those things? Why did you kneel? Wait where should I even begin asking the questions?"Eric said, "I did as I was told.""Ah? Told what?" She was confused.When Eric said about Frank's advice, she was utterly taken aback."Boss, why did you have to ask Assistant Frank?""Because you didn't like the diamond set," he stated."No-no. I mean why did you have to research so much for an apology? If you feel guilty, then you could have just said 'I am sorry.'"Eric was puzzled and he frowned."Just that? How can it be enough?"Lucy said, "What else is anyone supposed to do? The important thing is that the person genuinely understands his mistake and feels sorry for that. That's all that matters."****