LEONA
"How's your baby, Miss Grande?"
No fucking way!
My head snapped up and met with his eyes.
His gaze on me was unfaltering, taking note of every twist I make.
"Excuse me?."
"I said how's your baby." He repeated and looked away.
My mind flashed to Yolando. Could he possibly be working with him?
"Who are you? Are you a stalker? Have you been sent by him to get me?"
I got terrified when I remembered that Lando's safe password was DAVE.
Could they be related? Am I already in trouble?
"What are you talking about?" It was his turn to be surprised.
" Fucking answer me! Who the fuck are you!" I raised my voice, causing heads to turn.
" Are you crazy?" He chided and looked around.
"People are watching so keep your voice low." He said under his breath.
" I don't care!" I yelled again.
"Of course you wouldn't care but I do. I have a reputation to uphold."
I looked around and realized that everyone was looking at what was going on.
This will even be worse. I saw CCTV cameras around and panicked. I shouldn't be here. What if Lando's men are here?
What if he hacks into this restaurant security system and recognizes me?
I looked at Dave. He looked completely clueless. I don't trust him but that shouldn't mean I have to tarnish his reputation for that.
I have to do something to clear people's minds.
I gave out shrill laughter and kicked Dave under the table.
He caught what I was trying to do and also joined in the laughter.
"I can't believe this, Dave. Those couples at the other restaurant we went earlier were actually fighting and here we are mimicking them when we're actually not fighting."
" Yes yes... you're right." He played along and we began to laugh.
" Seriously, we're sorry everyone. A couple did this and we thought of doing similar but I couldn't, it's just too hilarious." I cracked up again and everyone joined.
"Mr. Anosova, we didn't know you're this hilarious." One of the customers commented when the laughter died.
Dave smiled at him and grabbed my wrists as we walked out of the restaurant. We couldn't finish the meal.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you by asking about your baby. I just saw a baby formula stain on your dress and thought of asking."
He said when we got into the car and pointed to where it was.
I quickly looked at my dress and truly there was a formula on my dress.
Goodness! I just created a scene for nothing but am relieved. At least he doesn't know that I have a baby.
"I'm sorry Mr. Anosova. I'm sorry for causing all that... "
" It's okay, you handled it quite well. Do you mind getting enrolled in the movie industry?" He asked.
" Huh? "
" Because you seem to be a good actor to me. That was fabulous. " He commented and laughed.
The thick air around us became lighter.
But wait? How come he was able to recognize a baby's food so quickly? I wanted to ask him but I know better.
"What happens to our meal now?" He asked.
"We can always go in and finish it," I suggested.
" Come on, let's go then." He whispered making me laugh.
We got down from the car and walked into the restaurant.
"Their meal is delicious Mr. Anosova," I said on our way to the company.
"Yeah, you can come anytime you want to and you won't be disappointed."
"Hell no! Their food is gonna cost me my salary, it looks expensive."
He chuckled. " I can take you there anytime you want."
" You will?" I was overwhelmed with his kindness towards me.
"You doubt?" His eyes met mine and it spread warmth in my body.
I shook my head.
He smiled and focused on the road.
We soon got to the company, I got down and walked ahead of him when the car came to a halt.
"Let's walk together." He whispered into my ears and I shudder at how his breath tingled on my neck. We stood side by side but his frame towered over me.
He laced his long fingers with mine and I felt an instant shoot of electricity spark, spreading inside me.
What's happening? Why's his touch affecting me this way?
Everything is so strange. I've never felt something like this before.
His blue eyes bored into mine as if searching for something.
I ran my tongue on my dry lips and gulped nervously.
His eyes darted to it then he grazed his teeth on his lower lip and I saw his Adam's apple bobble.
I didn't know how close our head was until I felt our forehead touching, then our noses.
Our right hands were laced together so he used his free hand which was the left to cup my cheeks and rubbed it gently. My breathing got rugged when I felt his lips graze my upper lip.
The spell got broken when his phone began to ring.
He stepped aside, dipped his hand in his pocket, and fetch it out.
Once his eyes met the screen, he hissed and pushed it back into his pocket.
"Let's go." He muttered and took the lead.
Luckily for us, we were still in the parking lot.
What just happened? Did he actually wanted to kiss me or what? I'm so confused. I'll think about it later.
As I walked behind him, I couldn't help but admire his calculated majestic steps and how his muscles flex beneath the three-piece suit he was wearing.
I can only imagine how they'll look when freed from the suit.
I walked past his door to my door but before I could make it there, he pulled me back into his office.
"Sorry about what happened outside." He said and let go.
"It's nothing."
"Okay, I'll like you to do something for me." He wasn't looking playful but disturbed.
"Yeah, what's that?"
He was about to answer when his door was violently pushed open and a raged woman walked in.
She was wearing a skimpy dress which was very tight and short, leaving nothing for imagination. She has brown shoulder-length hair with a lot of makeup on her face.
"What Nonsense Kathie! What are you doing here?"
I looked from Dave to her. I think I have to leave, they seem to know each other pretty well.
"Don't ask me that, I'll like to know what this whore is doing around you." She glared at me.
I took a step back and looked at her carefully.
" Excuse me, what did you just say?" My voice was calm.
"You heard me. Dave get this whore to leave immediately! " She commanded.
Luckily for me, there was a large mirror attached to a wall at my back so I moved from it and allowed her to reflect in it.
"This must be the whore you're referring to right?" I pointed to her reflection.
One look at her reflection and she was walking towards me in anger.
"How dare you.." she raised her hands to slap me but I caught it. Luckily for me, I know how her stupid brain works.
I smirked at her, "Dare being bitchy with me again and I swear to God to rip your throat out with those claws of yours." My voice was spiced with enough venom to cause chills in her body.
She snatched her hands from me and stepped back. "Dave get her out!"
"You should leave," Dave muttered.
" Thank goodness." Kathie muttered, fanning her face with her long nails.
I didn't have any reason to stay so I made to leave but I was pulled back.
"You should go, Kathie," Dave said with eyes on me.
"What? You're kidding me right?" She fumed.
" If you have anything to say let's do it somewhere else and not here. You can't cause a scene in front my employees now "
" Whatever, I'm not leaving." She acted stubbornly.
I wonder who she is to Dave and why Dave is asking me to stay instead of her.
" At least not because of this.." her eyes focused on me again.
I didn't know what came over me but once our eyes made contact, I gave her one of those hard deadly glares Yolando normally gives to his enemies. I watched as she squirmed under my glare.
"She's a witch, I am out of here." She began to shake as she rushed out of the office.
I laughed at her silly perception.
"What did you just do?"
Dave turned me to face him.
" What? You think you're the only one to make use of your eyes?" I teased.
" Ohhh oh, I see. Anyway tell me, I still want to know."
"Nothing, I did nothing," I answered and laughed.
I can't believe the one thing out of many I learned from Yolando actually worked for me today.
"I guess that I'll be a great lesson for her. Next time she'll think twice before trying to intimidate you." Dave let out and laughed.
"If she comes to trouble me again, I'll just call you to deal with her on my behalf, I can't kill myself when there's a short method to mellow her." He added again and sat behind his desk.
" Who's she? Is she your sister or something?" I asked.
He gave the look that says, 'Mind your damn business, woman'
Who am I to ask him about something relating to his personal life? We're not even friends. Until today we couldn't even tolerate each other to maintain a boss and employee relationship.
I think I should know my limits henceforth.
"Nope, she's not my sister. I'll tell you about her later, for now, let's get back to work." He dismissed me.
I was glad he answered but am no longer interested in who the woman was. Who knows..
" Yeah, you're right." I muttered.
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