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."

to eat dinner and chat about other things, my mind couldn't help but wander

***

a familiar place where no one was around. It was a

Where was I?

on something through the thick fog. The bleachers .... They were surrounding the field. I narrowed my eyes and tried

my

fog now. I kept turning around with no idea where

I could see that they were old and worn out, with rusty metal frames and faded wooden seats. The fog had given the place an eerie, almost ghostly feel, and I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I

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 a sense of urgency

the source of the voice and saw a familiar figure emerging from the fog. As it approached, I

second, I ran to him and

felt his arms around me, "Where were you?" strangely I

made peace

are you doing here?" he asked, his voice tense. "You should go

at me lovingly, "I know you can’t forget me. But

hand and began leading me towards

of the surroundings. I could now see the school

approached the exit gate, he turned towards me, "Promise me you'll

to speak. With that, he opened the gate, and we stepped out of the football

home, silly girl." "Elijah!" I

understand my love. I understand.

***

at my surroundings. I was still in my room and there was

visit me in my dreams after every two to three

used to welcome them. It was

onto the feelings and emotions of the dream, I couldn't help but feel grateful for his visit. Those dreams always reminded me of the love and understanding I shared with Elijah

day off from my job, I needed to do my duties

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.

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

out wearing a robe, "Hey there." Aniya peeked inside and then entered the room, "Ready for lunch with your Adonis?" "Very much!" I took off the

and started to blow dry my

shifting uncomfortably on her feet, "I need to tell

about this..." "About what?" I asked

cancel our movie plan for tonight. I might... spend the night outside." She

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

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

I told you. No need

Now shoo away!"

smiled, "Don't forget to ask

tried to ignore the blush quickly spreading my cheeks, "Uh. Will try. I'm really enjoying this cat and mouse game with him. I

hand on my shoulder, "Don't worry, you'll

yourself and have

getting ready when I was placing my purse on the kitchen counter so that I could grab a glass of iced water, she walked into the kitchen wearing

whistled and raised an eyebrow, "Now look at you! Where are you

day. It's been a while

friends.... guy friends?" I shifted

want to catch up and have a

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