Oliver was feeling annoyed while he was on the phone with one of the supervisors. One of the petroleum tankers was stuck somewhere in the Atlantic. Apparently, customs did not allow the tanker to cross due to a missing documentation. This is the first time that this has happened. Usually, before a tanker leave a port, every paperwork is all ready to prevent things like this to happen. With one of his tankers stuck, he is losing money. So he called the general manager and told him that if he could not find a fix to this problem, then he would find someone else to do his job. The general manager apologized.
Oliver ended the call then he heard a message notification. He pinched his forehead as he picked up the phone to check who texted him.
He smiled when he saw the message.
Aaaaaawife: I'm 3 minutes away. But I will only be able to park at the front of your building and it's only usually 15mins parking.
He didn't bother replying but instead he stood up from his chair and went to John's desk.
"John, could you give me 1 of the visitor's parking sticker."
Without any questions, John pulled the second drawer on the right side of his table and gave Oliver what he requested.
"There you go sir." John told Oliver while handing him the parking sticker.
"Thank you John. You can have the rest of the afternoon off. I am done working for the day. And if there's any problem, try and fix it first before coming to me. And also, make sure to chase the general manager for the tanker that got stuck in the Atlantic. I want it fixed within 24 hours." Oliver commanded.
"No problem sir." John replied.
"Also, I don't want to be disturbed the rest of the day especially if it is not a matter life and death." Oliver added.
"Understood, sir." John answered then Oliver was gone.
John Betts has been working for Oliver for almost 5 years. He started as a front desk receptionist. When Oliver was taking over the CEO position, he didn't want to hire new people. So when he posted the executive secretary job, it was only for the people who was already employed in the company. When John applied, he was still doing his degree with business and ICT. Oliver was impressed with his background that due to him being desperate to have an assistant, he hired John temporarily.
It was difficult at first but it only took John 1 month to get familiar with Oliver's routine. He was a very efficient secretary. He does whatever Oliver tells him even after working hours. John was employed temporarily for a short time. After 3 months, Oliver offered him the job permanently which John happily accepted. And the rest is history.
The best thing about having John is, he can work independently and Oliver has always entrusted him to act on his behalf if he is not physically available.
Oliver's POV
After receiving Macy's text, I quickly went to John's desk and asked him for the visitor's parking sticker.
I don't know what's the matter with me when I have had so many interesting women that visited my office before. Some even are my flings. Not that Macy is not interesting but she is different. She doesn't throw herself at me unlike the women I've dated. Her body is athletic I give her that but my preference would be those model types. But then again, this is only temporary. I need her because she has something that I want.
I impatiently waited for the elevator to reach the ground floor. Then I heard the ding. The elevator opened and I quickly scanned my key card for it to skip other floors.
I waited at the front for Macy. She was wearing a jumpsuit. As usual she was wearing a pair of sunnies. This time it was Her, a gentle monster branded pair of sunnies. I was actually surprised with her look. But what surprised me more is her shoes. She was wearing a white converse shoes.
Macy is indeed different. Because usually, when women come to visit me at my work place, they always make sure to dress to kill.
Macy was also wearing a dainty necklace with a letter M pendant with a tiny diamond stone in the middle of the letter. She also wore a yellow apple watch. And it made me smile to see her wearing the ring I gave her last time.
Mind you, she didn't have a handbag. She just shove her phone, her small wallet and her car keys on her pocket. Where's the Hermes bag?!
But there was something in her simplicity that has drawn me to her. And despite her poor choice of shoes, I'd say poor choice because even my sister would wear a proper pair of shoes at home. Macy still looked like she was a member of a rich family because her jumpsuit were subtly screaming that they were from a designer brand.
I don't know what got into me because I suddenly pulled her close and kissed her.
I didn't even care who was looking. I had the urge to stake my claim on her.
Shock and surprise was written all over her face. I thought, if she got angry, I would accept it.
She never said anything and I didn't say anything. My arms was still wrapped around her shoulders while we were walking towards the entry of the building.
I swiped my key card and the glass door opened. I ushered her to the elevator. I let go of her then I pressed the going up button. It only took less than a minute when the elevator door opened. There were two employees who quickly got off the elevator when they saw me.
I motioned for Macy to go in first then I followed her after. I pressed the number 30. Not her or me dared to start a conversation until we reached level 30.
I moved to the side and let her go first then I followed.
"Come this way, baby." I walked through the automated glass doors and Macy followed me.
When you enter my office, on the left side, I have a white 3 seater leather modular sofa and a round coffee table. And on the opposite side is big a book shelf filled with different books.
So if you are sitting in my office chair, you would be looking at the book shelf on the left then the glass doors in the middle and the sofa to your right. I chose to put the sofa on the right side so people who would come to see me can also see the view of the city on the see through glass wall. And on the wall directly opposite to the glass wall which is on my left side, I have on display a Nikolaos Schizas abstract painting which was a gift from my mom when I took over the company. And directly opposite the glass doors is a door that leads to a room where I have a shower and a wardrobe where I keep extra stuff in case of emergency.
Macy did not sit on the couch instead she walked straight to the glass wall and looked at the view.
I was waiting for her to start yelling at me for the stolen kiss earlier.
"Wow, this is an amazing view!" She said. I was not expecting it but I went along with her while I was putting the food on the coffee table.
"Wait 'til you see it at night. The view is more beautiful with the city lights." I answered.
Macy then helped me open the food containers and she also got the cutleries ready.
"Come on let's eat. I'm starving!!!" Macy said while she started eating. Her chopstick skills is impressive and I preferred to use the fork. She had the chicken bento while I ate the pork tonkatsu. The food was superb. This woman knows her food.
We have talked about so many things while we were eating. I have learned that she was sent to a boarding school when she was in highschool. And that she took up literature initially before she studied her premed. I have also learned that she studied overseas that's why she was not always present during social events and that she never really liked attending them.
I told her a bit about me as well but I was really interested to know more about her and her family.
We finished our late lunch while we continued talking. We didn't really noticed the time. It was nearly sunset.
I was putting the food containers in the rubbish bin when Macy stood up in the glass wall looking at the view with her back facing me. The last remaining light of the sun beaming on her. I walked to her side and put my arm over her shoulder.
"You are more beautiful than the sunset." I whispered.
Macy didn't respond but she turned to face me. She looked beautiful with the sun's light across her face. I didn't really noticed earlier but she had cute freckles all over her face. At this point, she still hasn't said anything.
Both my arms were already around her like I was hugging her. It was almost like she was imprisoned with my embrace. I could feel her shallow breathing. At first, I could see the panic in her eyes.
I was in control and I was happy to let go if she told me to. She bit her lower lip. And that was all it took for me to know that she was expecting me to kiss her.
I lowered my face. I didn't want to be abrupt as she might step back. If I have to be honest, I have been longing to kiss her since last Sunday after we went for a walk. It is one of the many reasons why I stole a kiss earlier. It's probably because I haven't been laid since Vegas.
Macy didn't move back and she didn't tell me to stop. And as I was going to let my lips touch hers, I heard a knock.
Damn it!!!! I screamed inside. Whoever is knocking right now will definitely feel my rage.
"I think you need to answer that." She told me. I obviously had to let go of her and pressed the button to open the door.
"Mr. Crowne, Mrs. Crowne... I'm sorry but this is rather very urgent." John apologetically said.
I know for a fact that when he says it's urgent, then it is really urgent. John has worked for me for a long time that I trust his judgement.
"I think I better go." I heard Macy said while she was walking towards the door.
But I told her to wait which she waited. John told me about the issue and that I needed to do an urgent video conference. I instructed John to set up the computer ready for the video conference.
"I'll walk you to your car." I told Macy.
I held her hand and we silently walked towards the elevator. I pressed the going down button.
The elevator opened and we both got in. I was holding her hand the whole time. "Thank you for the late lunch. I enjoyed the food."
"Thank you for the visitor's parking sticker I won't have to pay a fine." Macy joked.
I smiled at her joke. The elevator door opened and we were at the ground floor. There were few people now that it's no longer office hours. I nodded to the security and the cleaners.
I swiped my key card and we reached the outside of the building. We were standing near Macy's parked car. I was still holding her hand and I pulled her into a hug.
"Text me when you get home." I told her then she answered okay. Then I kissed her forehead and I opened the driver's seat. I let her go and she got inside the car.
"See you later baby." She said and without looking back she drove her car away...