A mistake

Charlotte POV

Tell me Charlotte, what kind of sick joke is this?

S....sir I...I don't understand I said stuttering all way.

He narrowed his eyes. Don't lie to me Charlotte, I will not ask again.

Who.Told.You.About.Mayfair, he says slowly.

Y...you g..got a..a ca...call from an unknown number s..sir. I don't know anything about it, this is the first time I've heard of it, please you have to believe me, am telling you the truth. I said while my voice was shaking with fear, I knew there was something about Mayfair because the message was to vague but I didn't know why I was pleading with him in fact he was suppose to be apologising to me.

He stared at me for a minute or two, like he was searching for something and I felt rather uncomfortable in his heated gaze.

Uhm Mr Neil can u release me now, I have some papers to review.

He didn't move and neither did I, we just stayed there staring at each other. He eyes where so mesmerizing that I couldn't look away, I knew this was inappropriate but what could I do.

I was pinned to the door by my boss who in turn accused me of doing something I had no clue about and right now all I want to do is run away from his office before I have a panic attack.

Finally he released me and walked up to his seat. I just stood there frozen to the spot , I wanted to run off but I couldn't and didn't know why.

He looked at me surprised that I was still there.

Ms Jennings you're dismissed, he says curtly.

I walked out of his office slightly afraid and disappointed at his behavior. He could at least apologize for accusing me wrongly.

Lazarus POV

I was really startled when she told me about the call. I thought maybe it was my subconsciousness playing a trick on me the last time but after that call I really don't know what to think anymore.

I freaked out and I blamed it all on Charlotte and I felt ashamed about how I reacted. I know I startled her but what could I possibly do, at that moment I really thought she was apart of all this shenanigans.

What puzzled me the most about this whole ordeal was not the fact that I pinned her to the door, accusing her about something even i don't understand but at that moment all I could think about was her lips and how it would feel against mine when she was literary shaking in fear and I didn't feel a bit ashamed of my thoughts but at the same time I didn't want her to fear me.

I sat on my chair think about that God forsaken call. I need to find the caller, he's the only clue I have right now. So I called the head of security and instantly he received my call.

I need you to trace all the calls that was received by secretary during the period of 12pm to 1pm today, look for an unknown number. I need it done now.

Five minutes later he called back.

Mr Neil, we couldn't trace the call, the phone used to make that call is over 50year old and it's not in our raider. I don't know how that kind of technology still exist.

Instantly I ended the call. I stood up and walked out to my balcony, the cold air always helped to calm my nerves and ease my troubled soul.

I stood there for over thirty minutes before going back to work. I checked my time and I realized I had a meeting with some investors by 5pm.

I called my secretary. Ms Jennings is the reservation done for the meeting this evening?

Yes Sir.

Okay we leave by 4:30, I say before ending the call and getting back to work. I know that she didn't really have to come but what can I say I wanted her close to me and this was the only way to make that possible.

I sat there working like a machine forgetting all my problems and just wasting away in work until I felt like someone was staring at me and I looked up.

What are you doing here Charlotte?

Uhm am sorry for disturbing you, I knocked at your door but you didn't answer, I wanted to tell you that its already 4:30, she says cautiously.

I checked my watch and realized that it was   4:32, I closed all my files and left my office. I saw Charlotte placing her laptop in her bag before she walked out of her office and that was when I noticed what she was wear.

She wore a black strapless gown which adored her curves perfectly and she pair it with a peach coloured blazer with little makeup which added to her perfection.

Uhm.... Mr Neil d...do I really have to go? I mean, I thought you personally handled these investors because I have somewhere I have to be, she says with a low voice, like she was afraid I would yell at her.

Ms Jennings, do I have to explain myself to you and this is a business meeting not a date so I expect you to dress professional I said eyeing her dress which wasn't that short. It ended mid thigh but the thought of other people looking at her legs was infuriating.

I started walking away without looking at her and Charlotte if your previous engagement  is more important than your job, I advice you to quit.

I pressed the elevator button furiously and went inside. Charlotte walked slowly inside trying to hold her tears and that was when i realized my words where too harsh.

I didn't know why I was upset, in fact her dressing was quite modest for a woman of her age but the fact that she could probably be going on a date was what made me angry.

How could she just discard her work because of some date, it was unacceptable and intolerable. I kept chanting in my head that it was the only reason I was angry but a better part of me knew I was jealous but refused to believe.

I stalked to my car opening the door of my BMW starting the engine while Charlotte sat down. She was silent throughout the drive before she picked up her phone and called someone.

Hey baby, have you done your recitals? she says while her voice silently shook.

She was silent for awhile, probably waiting for the person at the other end to talk.

Why not? She says narrowing her brows a little bit. I can't make it today but that doesn't mean you wouldn't sing. You know how much I love your voice.

I promise I will make it up to you, she says while letting out a deep sigh. I know that's what I said the last time but I promise, I can even buy your favorite ice cream when we get home.

Am sorry honey don't worry just sing just like we practiced and before you know it I'll come pick you okay. Don't worry I'll watch you through my phone. Love you too baby bye.

I just sat there ashamed and full of regrets, she just wanted to go to a child's recitals and I made her miss it just because I was jealous.

I needed to fix this quickly