Embarrassing second encounter
Immediately I pushed the door open, I was stunned by the breathtaking office, it was nothing like I have ever seen before. Slowly I took a step in hesitating to proceed inside, was I clean enough to be in such a place. The walls, as well as the floor, were painted white. My eyes wandered around and spotted the large glass desk which was to the left side. There were a few stairs to get to the desk which I assumed was the boss's office because there were some files neatly kept to the sides with a computer and other things. I narrowed my eyes not sure why the room was empty, I was told the boss was inside hence I stopped in my tracks not sure if to go further in and just as I was about to turn I heard movements and only then did I realize the office was big, maybe gigantic was the worst to use and when I walked in I was stunned to see a lounge, nice furniture and a man dressed in a navy blue suit was sitting with his back turned to me.
"Come" I got startled when he spoke in an alluring voice which sounded very fascinating and powerful at the same time that I felt scared as I walked to the lounge but just then, the man rose to his feet and turned to me and I froze seeing his face. My eyes widened instantly, not sure if I was seeing the correct thing. I was a little dramatic as I rubbed my eyes hoping it was the same man I was seeing. Not rugged up but neat, in his suit which made him look exceptionally handsome. He wasn't looking at me but he seemed to be getting something on the table and once he got a red file. He looked up at me and our eyes met, he paused for a while and I automatically smiled as I rushed closer to him still perplexed
"It's you! ?how come?"I exclaimed as my smile grew even more that I couldn't contain my happiness. It was the same man, the drunk troublemaker I met the other night. I was hoping he would remember me but his facial expression was distant more like he was shocked at my behavior than I was really surprised about
"Any...problem?" he asked as if trying to know why I was reacting in such a way, I wasn't expecting that from him however his expression told me otherwise as if he didn't recognize me 'oh no' I muttered nearly face slamming myself at my silliness and he ignored me and walked towards his desk. My happy expression dropped as I gripped the form in my hands tightly and lowered my gaze as I proceeded to him. I guess he didn't recognize me. I let out a silent example and reached the desk but I didn't dare sit even though the man was sitting down in his chair looking at something on his computer
"Sit" he muttered which sounded more like an order, I hesitated before sitting and I did. The atmosphere felt weird as I carefully put the form on the desk hoping he would get it and without looking at me, the man extended his hand and took the form quietly and set it to his sides. I looked at him and his coat was off, and only remained in his long-sleeved white shirt. I kept my eyes on him wondering if it was the same man from before
His face was the same but his aura was different, although he was put together unlike that night, I still found something different about him and looked at him up close. I couldn't help but find something different other than his born long hair tied behind in a beat bun, he was even more handsome than I saw previous
One could say he was exceptionally different, the rare kind of beauty, not perhaps in the conventional sense, but had that appearance which could make him stand out in the crowd. He was fair, almost pale white, his unfathomable, golden-brown eyes contrasted exceptionally with his light tones face with his facial hair groomed. His eyes were as deep and impressive, where one could get lost if stared at him long enough. Even when he read through the form. His brows creased together as if what he was reading shocked him or it wasn't what he was expecting
I sat there with my legs put together. This was a foreign place, a CEO's office and I knew how prestigious the man was. I didn't know that the man I went all out to help was the CEO and the one who wanted a surrogate
I was shocked when I looked around taking in the beautiful place which smelled like Jasmine, so refreshing with a mixture of cinnamon and floral scenes which made me relaxed as if I was in Paradise. The place just smelled so delightful not sure if his cologne added to it but I found everything perfect and neat
"Vivienne Payton ''I was startled when the man said my full name in a fruity voice which sounded pleasant to my ears. The way he said my first name was kinda different, jerking me back to reality as I did a nervous bow, not sure how to react. I was a bit nervous because just his voice made me feel my back hair rising. I looked up and the man was scanning me, intensely looking at my face then shifted his eyes back at the form. I grew even more afraid as I swallowed hard praying he didn't notice I was too young to be 22. His gaze was piercing, his face hard that faraway look in it, which couldn't be described in words, there was no smile, no smirk, no grin or anything which I could find to feel relaxed. His entire aura emitting from him gave me chills as I fiddled with my cold hands feeling sweat dripping from my forehead. I always knew myself as a composed person. I never feared anything or anyone but in the presence of the man I knew whose name was Victor, I couldn't keep still. I prayed and hoped he accepted me because he was my last hope of redemption
"Still in high school?" he voiced the question and I didn't know what to tell him. There was no such question on the form hence I shook my head in denial
"N...no" I managed to force out the words and he looked at me for a while and set the form to the sides. A long exhale came from him as he leaned back to the chair, his expression cold as he rubbed his hands together. I sat there waiting for the verdict. I failed to read his mind and sitting there made me anxious and just as he was about to say something, the most unforgiving thing happened
"Oh no" my stomach grumbled so much that it could be heard from a mile away, I was hungry. Damn I forgot to finish my breakfast due to anxiety and on my way to the interview I was late hence failed to grab a sandwich along the way
"How many are you in your…" as if he didn't hear my stomach sounds, he proceeded to say but then again my foolish stomach started again this time my hands moved to my belly and I bit my lower lip awkwardly. How on earth did hunger have to choose the wrong time to make itself known? Of all people, it could have grumbled when the receptionist lady was there or Beverly but not in front of a refined wealthy CEO whose eyes had narrowed looking at me as if I were a joke. I just wanted the ground to open up and swallow me whole, at least the shame would go away but when I looked up, the man rise to his feet, pushed his chair back and cleared his throat
"Excuse me" he muttered, took his cup of coffee which was on the table and walked away heading to the door. Of course, I was even more soaked like a cat. I hated this even more. Now the man would think I was some hungry girl whose stomach couldn't stop grumbling
"Oh goodness...this isn't anything right...everyone gets hungry right...it's not a big deal, "I said out loud to myself trying to assure myself my situation was normal, the man was already gone without saying a word which meant I didn't get the position.
"I guess I failed, "I muttered, not sure why everything wasn't working out. I made a full-proof plan for my future but nothing was going according to my plans. Thinking about that I felt a sharp stab to my heart as a wave of emotions washed over me. I was finished and done, there was no hope now hence I dragged myself up and prepared to leave the office and just as I was about to take a step forward the door flew open startling me and the same lady who gave me the form walked in with a huge smile on her face.
"Vivienne right?" she walked up to me and said reaching her hand to me and I narrowed my eyes not sure what she was doing but I took it anyway and we did a handshake
"Once again I'm Beverly...Mr Ellison's secretary and right hand...and I'll be your assistant...well whatever you might need through this process I'm the one to reach out to"she made a long introduction and upon hearing her words I was lost, she was smiling at me but I didn't know what she meant
"Huh?"I asked not sure what to say and she chuckled, shaking her head just as two dressed in chef's clothing walked in with trays of something. My eyes shifted to them as they walked to the lounge and I returned my gaze to Beverly
"Well...we can't let Mr Ellison's surrogate go hungry right...make yourself comfortable...I guess the office is yours for the next three hours" she remarked showing me the delicacies the chef had put on the table and glanced at her watch before adding "...the boss has a meeting going on right now...I'll be back to give you all the necessary info...plus tell me when I should drive you home to get your luggage" she added professionally and I was still shocked, frozen as I looked at her still confused. I didn't know what was happening and not until I heard the slamming of the door and the silence in the room did I realize what just happened
"I got it?"I muttered more like a question as I held my belly dramatically, was this real?