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."

about other things, my mind couldn't help but wander to Adonis and our upcoming lunch. I

***

around me. I was standing at a familiar place where no one was around. It was a lush green ground with white lines

Where was I?

I narrowed my eyes and tried to see goalposts on two sides

was my

hardly see through the fog now. I kept turning around with no idea where should I start walking but then magically, the

more visible, and I could see that they were old and worn out, with rusty metal frames and faded wooden

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

fog. As it approached, I could easily make out his

ran to him and

I squeezed my eyes with happiness when I felt his arms around me, "Where

past two years, I had made peace with his

asked,

my voice caught in my throat. He cupped my cheek gently and looked at me lovingly, "I know you can’t forget me. But you should not come here, Eve." "I know. I still miss you. I still crave your

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

I could now see the school building in the distance, its red brick walls towering above the

approached the exit gate, he turned towards me, "Promise me you'll never

the gate, and we stepped out

silly girl." "Elijah!" I wanted to tell

my love. I

***

looked at my surroundings. I was still in my room and there was no Elijah. But I was no more upset about it.

two to three

used to welcome them. It was my only connection with

in bed, trying to hold 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

and started my day. Aniya was still sleeping. As it was Saturday, which was my day off from my job, I needed to do my duties of doing the laundry and cleaning the apartment which also included scrubbing

my lunch date. While roaming around in my apartment I could not get past the

lemon-yellow sundress along with my

taking shower, I stepped 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 towel from my head and plugged in the hair dryer, "Your pancakes are ready and safe

to blow

was shifting uncomfortably on her feet, "I need to tell you

you about this..." "About what?"

movie plan for tonight. I might... spend the night outside." She quickly finished

casually. We were still following the rule

you're meeting Adonis for

told you. No need to feel

Now shoo away!"

to

to ignore the blush quickly spreading my cheeks, "Uh. Will try. I'm really enjoying this cat and mouse game with him. I hope I don't embarrass

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

be yourself

was placing my purse on the kitchen counter so that I could grab a glass of iced water, she walked into the kitchen wearing a cute mini-dress and

you! Where are you going? Weren't you planning to spend

some friends to enjoy my day. It's been a while

are these friends.... guy friends?" I

have a good time at his place." "Well, have a great

date with Adonis. Can't wait to hear all about it when I get back."