Ouch! My CEO Fiancé Fell For His Maid

4-1 Wanted Him (Book 2)

I was standing near Margret who was working on the salon’s main counter. We had decided to go for a hundred percent advance bookings and were discussing advertising it.

"For the time being you can take over the reception," I suggested her. The poor woman was an arthritis patient, so I used to involve her more in desk jobs.

"By the way," she bent over the counter with that sinful glint in her eyes," how is it going with that gorgeous hunk?"

She was so secretive, and the question was so unexpected that I had to pull back to look at her face.

"Umm. Ah. Nothing serious..." Nobody here knew that he was here in the Salon before everyone else arrived. They were also not aware that he had invited me for the lunch, next day.

"I think he likes you. Give him a chance, Eve." She suggested me with kindness.

As I continued to stand next to Margaret at the salon's main counter, I couldn't help but feel a bit awkward about her question regarding the ” gorgeous hunk." I knew she was my sincere employee and only wished the best for me, but I wasn't sure how to respond.

Mrs. Margret and June did know about my past a little bit.

I cleared my throat, trying to buy some time to think of an appropriate response. "Margret! He's nice and all, but I don't know if it's anything more than that," I finally replied.

Margaret raised an eyebrow, her expression telling me that she didn't quite believe me. "Come on, Eve. You can't deny that there's chemistry there. I've seen the way he looks at you. We all felt it."

I couldn't help but blush a little at her words. I had noticed the way he looked at me too, but I didn't want to get my hopes up. "Maybe you're right, " I admitted. "But I don't want to make any assumptions."

Margaret nodded, understanding written all over her face. "I get it. But you should at least give him a chance. Who knows? Fate might surprise you."

I chewed on my bottom lip, contemplating her words. Part of me wanted to take her advice and see where things could go with the "gorgeous hunk," but another part of me was scared of getting hurt.

Before I could respond, Margaret interrupted my thoughts. "You know what? Let's make a deal. If you agree to give him a chance, I'll help you come up with a killer advertising plan for the salon's advance bookings."

I smiled at her offer, grateful for her support. "Okay, deal," I said, feeling a sense of excitement building within me. Maybe taking a chance on love and the salon's new marketing strategy wouldn't be so bad after all.

***

"He has invited me for lunch tomorrow," I announced at the dinner table while chewing the pizza slowly.

"Who?" Aniya asked me absent-mindedly while scrolling through her phone.

"Aniya! We are not allowed to use screens during dinner, remember? And I am talking about Adonis." I flared my nostrils for some effects.

"I am sorry." She quickly tossed aside her phone, "And don't tell me you didn't ask his name!" "I actually didn't ask his name," I admitted, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Aniya's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "You're going on a lunch date with someone whose name you don't even know? That's quite bold on your part, Eve."

I shrugged, trying to play it cool. "I mean, it's not a date, per se. Just lunch.

And I'm sure he'll introduce himself tomorrow."

Aniya interjected, ’Well, just be careful, honey. You never know who you're meeting these days."

I nodded, knowing that my friend was just looking out for me. One day she would be advising me to give it a chance and the very next day she will be passing me warning signs.

I'll be careful, girl. Don't worry."

continued to eat dinner and chat about other things, my mind couldn't help but wander to Adonis and our upcoming lunch. I couldn't wait to see where this

***

at a familiar place where no one was around. It

Where was I?

fell on something through the thick fog. The bleachers .... They were surrounding the field. I narrowed my eyes and tried to see goalposts on two sides of the field. Was it a football

It was my school's

the fog now. I kept turning around with no idea

were now more visible, and I could see that they were old and worn out, with rusty metal frames and faded wooden seats. The fog had given

a voice echoed through the light fog, distant at first, but gradually becoming louder and clearer. It was a voice I recognized but couldn't place my finger. It was calling out my name, and I felt

turned towards the source of the voice and saw a familiar figure emerging from the fog. As it approached, I could easily make out his familiar face. He looked worried and anxious and was calling out my

I ran to him and lunged at

felt his arms around me, "Where

made peace with his absence

asked, his voice tense.

cheek gently and looked at me lovingly, "I know you can’t forget me. But you should not come here, Eve." "I know.

miss you too, Evelyne." He held my hand and began leading me towards the exit, his

to lift even further, revealing more of the surroundings. I could now see the school building in the distance, its red brick walls towering above

he turned towards me, "Promise

that, he opened the gate, and

"Elijah!" I wanted to tell him that

understand my love. I understand. I love you

***

open, and I looked at my surroundings. I was still in my room and there was no

to three months. Initially, those foggy dreams used to make me cry. But

to welcome them. It was my

emotions of the dream, I couldn't help but feel grateful for his visit. Those dreams always reminded me of the love

it was Saturday, which was my day off from my job, I needed to do my duties of

with it so that I could get ready in time for my lunch date. While roaming around in my apartment I could not get past the warm feelings of the dream. Even

took out a lemon-yellow sundress along with my Brazilian set of lingerie and headed

"Hey there." Aniya peeked inside and then entered the room, "Ready for lunch with your Adonis?" "Very much!" I took off the towel from my head and plugged in the hair dryer, "Your pancakes are ready and safe

and started to blow

her feet, "I need to

this..." "About what?" I asked her busily finger-combing my

cancel our movie plan for tonight. I might... spend the

not your mommy, Aniya. Nor I am a judgmental fellow. Enjoy yourself. Forget about movie night." I said casually. We were still following the rule of never bringing a stranger to our apartment for having s3x, "Just don’t

an embarrassed grin, "So, you're meeting Adonis for lunch today, right?" She asked me the same

am. I told you. No need to feel guilty about the

Now shoo away!"

to ask

try. I'm really enjoying this cat and mouse game with him. I hope I don't embarrass myself in the

a reassuring hand on my shoulder,

yourself and

purse on the kitchen counter so that I

look at you! Where are you

my day. It's been a while since we

are these friends.... guy friends?" I shifted my tongue to my

just want to catch up and have a good time at his place." "Well, have a great day and a

all about it when I get back." She was about to turn on her heels when she turned back