CHAPTER SIX

Alexander's Pov ~

I was in my office thinking about Scarlet. She is down with fever, resting at home and also missed the Sunday outing.

The person who was supposed to skip the outing was Vince and yeah he did miss it, as I send him away to check out the site for Bliss project. But Scarlet fell sick so she missed it too.

I am not able to focus on anything right now. Every time I go to check her cabin, to see if she has come or not. Or I tend to press on the intercom to make her come to my cabin.

How stupid is that. She is not even there in the office and I am doing all this. What is wrong with me? I seriously should take a break now.

While walking towards the elevator, when I passed by her cabin I just took a glance inside and there she was sitting in her chair, typing on the computer. Am I day dreaming, I stood still for a moment and then when I realized it's not, I entered into her cabin.

Her eyes were watery, nose is red and she looks tired. When I entered she got up instantly and greeted me in a croaky voice.

"Why are you here? You should be on bed, resting."

I asked her with concern and seriously I feel bad seeing her like this. She shouldn't be working in this condition. Sneezing every two minutes followed by cough.

"I just had few things to take care of. So I couldn't sit around at home knowing that I have pending work here." She replied and then sneezed.

"Scarlet. You don't have to worry so much regarding work. It won't hamper anything. Did you visit doctor?"

"No. I ...just thought I will buy a tablet later on. It will be fine." She waved her hand off.

"No. You are going to the doctor first and then to home and then you will eat, take med and rest for straight two days. No working. Understood?"

"Sir I am fine. That's not needed."

"Scarlet. Don't argue with me and come on now."

We left office and I took her to my family doctor. Purchased required medicines and headed over to her apartment.

This is the first time I am in her apartment. I placed the medicines on the table beside the sofa.

"Scarlet have you eaten anything?" I asked her but she just stood there silently.

"Scarlet." I raised my eyebrows and looked at her waiting for a reply. When I understood it's a no as an answer from her.

I removed my coat, rolled up the sleeves of my shirt and went into the open kitchen area. She followed me and stood near to the fridge.

"Sir It's not required. I..."

"It's Alex. And I want you out of here. Go freshen up first."

"Are you always this bossy?" She asked and then sneezed again.

"Go."

"YEAH you are definitely bossy all the time." She said while going inside her room and rolled her eyes.

I chuckled.

Well, I thought its best to prepare a simple hot chicken soup for her. So started cutting up some vegies, took some fresh dill, boneless, skinless chicken breasts for preparing broth and vermicelli.

Preparation was done and added all the ingredients together and the soup was ready in half an hour.

By the time, she too changed into her comfortable clothes and sat down on the chair. I poured the hot soup into a bowl and placed it on the table beside her.

"You cook?" She asked surprised.

"Not a MasterChef but yes, I can cook a decent meal."

"You are not going to have it?"

"No. I am good."

"Mm.... It's delicious. Thank you Sir." She said with a full blown smile, I felt happy and I felt a different feeling within me.

"It's Alex." I said while keeping that thought aside.

"Yes Sir." I gave her a look.

"Sorry. Alex."

She is really something. She is simple and come on, none of the employee work when he/she is ill. They find excuses or reasons to take a day off and here she just does the opposite.

"Have your medicines. And don't forget to rest." I say while I take up her bowl as she finished having soup and dropped it into the sink.

"Sir, I mean Alex. About that, umm I don't want a day off. I..."

"I won't deduct your pay, if that's what you're worried about."

"No. I mean yes. Actually, money part includes but the other reason is, I will be all alone here and that kills me. So please...."

"OKAY but only on one condition. Today you will have to take a complete rest."

"Okay."

"Good. Then I'll see you tomorrow at office."

"Yes. Thank you for everything that you have done for me today."

I smiled at her and left her apartment.

I feel like taking care of her and just be with her more and more. I don't know why?

Also I hope she gets well soon.

I simply miss her when she is not there at the office.

Scarlet's Pov~

It's a normal day today, I have my usual work that is to be done and boss is in a happy mode. He is busy with his document reading though.

It's been a week now, after that day in my apartment when he dropped me as I was ill since then he is different. He smiles, no mood swings and all happy. I have never seen him this way...so it kind of makes me think. Is something going on with him? What can it be?

What can be so major that he changed so drastically? Or is it some kind of a warning that in future something big is going to happen? Like a hurricane, it will sweep away all this happiness? Maybe, I am overthinking.

I pushed away all my thoughts aside and went out of the building to get some fresh air, also to grab lunch for boss. When I came back he was not there in his office. So I placed his lunch on the table and headed to the cafeteria for my break.

After taking a 30 minute break, I checked once again for him, to see if it all he had lunch or not. But still he isn't there. Strange he didn't inform me anything. I haven't scheduled any meeting for him today. Maybe something came up.

I was in my cabin preparing about his schedule when Vince came by. He was back after two weeks. I got up and came out across from the table and hugged him. He brought bouquet of red roses for me and I accepted it while thanking him.

V: "Hey, how are you?" He asked me with his usual charming smile.

S: "I am fine. When did you get back from California?"

V: "Yesterday. And it's a beautiful place though I missed you and NY more."

S: "Oh. And how was the work? Did it go well?"

V: "Yes. It went well. Scarlet, I.... just..."

He closed his eyes for a second and then he looked straight into my eyes.

"I missed you."

He came forward and held both my hands in his.

"I...I just...." He pulled me closer to him and holding me in place he kissed me.

I was in a paralyzed state.

Suddenly a punch landed on his right cheek and Vince fell on the ground.

I was snapped out from my state and gasped at the site in front of me.

Vince slowly got up from the floor holding his cheek and faced a very pissed off Mr. Pearce.

He is raging with a shit load of anger.

"What the hell do you think you are doing?" Mr. Pearce asked menacingly with his piercing green eyes.

"I....I can explain. Please." Vince said while holding his hands in the air.

"You, Come with me." He said to me while grabbing my hand. Then pointed a finger at Vince and said,

"You, Leave right now and you are fired, OUT." He roared at him.

Mr. Pearce angrily dragged me along with him in his cabin. Why is he pissed? I should be the one pissed. I was right about the hurricane feeling

See it has come true.

As we entered his cabin he immediately closed and locked the door. Suddenly I was pushed backwards, my back was touching the flat surface of the wall beside the door and I stood there facing him with shock.

I am unable to understand the situation and why he is being like this? He stood there clenching his fist then looked at me with an intense gaze and then seeing my state of reaction he softened a bit.

"Why did u punch him?" I asked in shock.

"Why did you kiss him?" He asked me angrily.

"What? I... but...he... "

"Is he your boyfriend? Or did he pay you to be with him?"

He asked me annoyed by interrupting me.

Upon hearing those words coming out from his mouth made me lose my temper. I was bursting with anger and now it was my turn to react.

I instantly slapped him across his face.

"How could you say it like that?

I am not like other bimbo's who are dying to do anything for money. I certainly don't need to explain to you anything and I don't wish to work with you anymore.

Goodbye Mr. Pearce."

That said I opened the door and left him in a shocked state.

He deserved it and I don't regret my decision not even one bit. My self-respect is more important to me than this job.

DAMN HIM!