Chapter Twelve.

"Lucas" she said, feeling nervous all over a sudden.

Of course she was prepared to see him or so she thought, she had even rehearsed her speech. But now that she had actually seen him, she was sure that it would be harder for her to confess her feelings than she had initially thought.

"What are you doing here? " Lucas asked.

"I came to bring you lunch " Zawadi said nervously.

"Let's go to my office and talk there or do you have to go back to work? " he led her towards the elevator.

"No"she simply said.

"Come" he told her as he stepped out of the elevator and into a huge office.

It was huge to say the least. He had a big desk in the middle of the office and some furniture on the side. The walls were covered in glass showing the breathtaking scene outside .

"Wow" she gasped.

"You like? " he playfully asked.

"I love it, it's beautiful " she said still looking around.

He chucked before saying " come sit cupcake "

She obliged, setting her petite frame beside him on the couch.

"So,.." he started moving closer to her, " Why are you here? Not that I don't want you here, but why exactly are you here?" he inquired.

" I came to... to.... "she stuttered

" To what love? " he said smirking.

"I just brought you lunch, that's all" she said avoiding eye contact.

"But why? I mean I usually get my lunch made here in the office . We have a kitchen you know? " he knew there was something else, the real reason why she came, and he was determined to find out what it was.

She suddenly stood up and moved to his desk where the lunch box was. She picked it up, then turned to him and said, " you should eat or it will get cold"

"I will eat after you tell me why you are here" he stated firmly.

"Okay fine, I came to tell you that.... That I..... well actually the thing is... "She stuttered out.

"It's okay cupcake, breathe in, breathe out" Lucas instructed.

"I came to say that I.. I like you too. I know you are busy and I should have waited, but John insisted that I come and I was missing you so I came but I can leave if you want... "her rumbling was cut off when he enveloped her in a tight hug.

She didn't hesitate to hug him back, wrapping her arms around his torso and burying her head in his chest.

" You've just made my day love. You don't know how happy I am. I promise you that you won't regret this. I want us to take it slow, at your pace. I won't rush you okay? " he drew her closer.

"I know I won't regret it . I'm sorry I didn't tell you the other night at the charity event. " she said

"It's okay cupcake, all that matters is that you like me just as I like you. Will you go on another date with me?"

he asked drawing her back to look into her eyes.

"Yes" she replied with a smile.

"Great. I'll pick you up tomorrow at six." he said.

"You should eat before your food gets cold. " she said, moving to set the food on the table in front of the couch.

"Join me?" he asked.

"Sure" she removed two spoons from the bag and handed him one.

"Mmh, this is so good " he moaned, as he took a bite of the food. " did you make this? " he asked.

"Yeah " she offered him a smile.

"You really are an amazing cook." he complemented.

"Thank you" she bit the inside of her cheek to stop a smile from spreading on her face.

They continued to eat as they talked about each other's likes and dislikes.

When they were done, Zawadi got up and packed everything in the lunch bag.

"I should go, you must have a lot of work to do. You should get back to work. I'll just... " she was cut off by him.

"Stay" he whispered, almost like a plea, and she melted at his words.

"I really would love to, but you have to get back to work, you can pass by the dinner in the evening. We still have to go somewhere, remember? I'll see you then" she reassured him.

"No, please don't go. You can sit on the couch will I finish my work. It's nearly five anyway. Just sit on the couch while I finish up and then I can take you where I wanted to. Just don't go okay? " he pouted.

Zawadi couldn't say no. How could she say no when he looked at her like that... like he actually wanted her to stay with him, always. Like her presence alone made him happy and calm.

"Okay, I'll stay" she said simply.

"Good, " he remarked as he got up from the couch.

He grabbed her wrist and pulled her to him, winding his arms around her tiny waist.

His gaze fell upon her lips and making her heartbeat quicken. She bit her lower lip in anticipation of his next move. He lowered his lips until they were an inch from hers , the he ran his tongue over his lower lip. His tongue gently brushed her lower lip, she sucked in a breath and closed her eyes tightly.

She waited for his lips to fully descend on hers but they never came. She slowly opened her eyes, and was met by a smirking face.

She quickly embraced him and hid her face in his chest to hide her embarrassment. She heard a deep chuckle from him and buried her face deeper into his chest.

"Cupcake, look at me" he said trying to draw her back to see her face.

She quickly shook her head no and held him even tighter.

"Don't tell me you are embarrassed " he remarked to which she only responded to with a groan, hoping that the ground would open and swallow her right there and then.

"There's nothing to be worried about. I was going to kiss you, but I know it's your first kiss and I want it to special, that's why I didn't do it. " he raised her head with his fingers under her chin and placed a chaste kiss on her forehead.

"Come sit on the couch. I'll just be done quickly. " he kissed her on the cheek and strode over to his desk, setting himself down on the chair behind it.