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

***

one was

Where was I?

gaze 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

was my school's football

fog now. I kept turning around with no idea where

could see that they were old and worn out, with rusty metal frames and faded

and clearer. It was a voice I recognized but couldn't place my finger. It was calling

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

ran

I squeezed my eyes with happiness when I felt his arms

had made peace

you doing here?" he asked, his voice

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

began

the surroundings. I could now see the school building in the distance, its red brick

turned towards me,

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

girl." "Elijah!" I wanted to tell him that I

my love. I understand. I love

***

there was no Elijah. But I was no more upset

every two to three months. Initially, those

I used to welcome them. It was

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

slowly got out of my bed and started my day. Aniya was still sleeping. As it was Saturday, which was my day off

to get done 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

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

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

and started to

was shifting uncomfortably on her feet, "I need to

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

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

yourself. Forget about movie night." I said casually. We were still following the rule of never bringing a stranger to our

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

I told you. No need to feel guilty about the

Now shoo away!"

smiled, "Don't forget to ask his

cheeks, "Uh. Will try. I'm really enjoying this cat and mouse

reassuring hand on my shoulder, "Don't worry,

yourself

placing my purse on the kitchen counter so

are you

meeting some friends to enjoy my day. It's been a while since we all

friends?" I shifted my tongue to my left inner

"It’s just one guy I am interested in. We just want to catch up and have a good time at his place." "Well, have a great day and a magical night. And be

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