Chapter twenty-six: Lunch together

Rian's POV:

"Oh, I'm sorry------" I didn't finish my apologies when his assistant came to our view and yanked me by my arm.

"I told you, you're not allowed here!" her voice is a whispered-yell but it caught the attention of the people inside. Her hold in my wrist is a bit tight because of her irritation that makes my wrist forming a light shade of eggplant.

"Hey! What's happening Olivia?" Alex's voice is booming in the whole room. He immediately stand seeing my wrist from Olivia's hands. His eyes shows confusion.

"I'm sorry Sir, but I already told this crazy woman that she's not allowed here. But she just keep on insisting that her husband is at this floor!" she turned her head at me--glaring.

-'Did she just call me crazy?'-

"And what was she saying about her husband?" Alex asked her crossing his arms over his chest with amusement dancing in his eyes.

Olivia lowered her head and I raised my eyebrow at him. He's really enjoying this.

"She said her husband is working at this floor."

"Uhuh...what else?" he said nodding and encouraging her to continue.

"A-And I tried to stop her but she ran away here and pushed your office door!" she glared at me again.

"You stopped her? Because?"

I glared at him, ignoring the pain from Olivia's tight grasped.

"Because s-she's claiming you as her husband and she's your wife. This crazy woman!"

We heard gasped from the four men sitting on the couch.

-'Oh God, help me! Call me crazy again and I will tie you and your boss together and throw you outside the window from this floor--------'

"It's true!" Alex blurted out and everyone's eyes snapped on him as we also heard gasped again.

"She's my wife. She's my lawfully wedded wife and we've been married for four years." 

Hearing those words, Olivia's gripped tightened even more which causes me to flinched and dropped the lunch bag to the floor to stop her hands.

"Ahh!" my voice was just a whisper but my actions said it all.

"What the fuck!" Alex cursed and take long strides towards me. Olivia's eyes widened when she see his furious face. 

He snatched my hand from Olivia's gripped who's now nervous at the moment. He checked my hand with concern written on his handsome face. When he noticed the purple finger marks that's now forming a bruise, he soothed it with his skin but I slightly winced in pain.

-'I can't believe this woman is really strong.'-

"Fuck! You're fired!" he snapped his head at her with his eyes almost blew a fire. My eyes also widened as Olivia.

"S-Sir?" she cannot form a word as she looked back at me. Her eyes can't believe in the bruise on my left wrist.

"I-I'm sorry, Mrs. Smith. I-I really don't know that you're------"

"Pack your things now Ms. Thomas! This will be your last day of work!" Alex massages his temple while still holding my hand.

I gasped and Olivia's eyes suddenly glistened with unshed tears.

"Oh my God, Alex! You don't have to do this. Let her stay. It's okay, I'm okay------"

"But she hurt you!" he cut me off by a higher voice.

"It's not her intention to do it. She's just doing her job. Besides, you can't blame her. She doesn't know that you're married." I rubbed his forearm.

"But she could have asked! If she'd just asked me that you're here, this won't happen-----"

"It's not her fault. It's actually mine because I hadn't informed you and I didn't get an appointment first!"

"Appointment? You're my wife, you don't need to get an appointment every time you want to go here!" he said as if I have grown in two heads.

"I know, but let this passed, okay? You can't blame anyone especially your employees if they're just doing their jobs and following your instructions. Actually I'm glad that you have such a secretary like her because I can entrust you with her."

"Entrust me with her? What do you mean?"

I smiled at they both looked at me in all confusion. "Yes, because I can be sure and sleep the whole day without even bother that there were lots of girls that keep on coming here and claim you as their husband." I looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

But a smile crept to his lips.

"Ms. Thomas, you can go back to your work. And don't worry, you're not fired." I winked at her.

She let out a sighed of relief.

"Ms. Thomas, make it sure that this won't happen again." Alex held again his authoritative voice.

"Yes, Sir."

"Wait a minute! What do you mean, not to happen again? You mean to say, she will just let those woman came here and claimed you as their husband?" I placed my two hands on my hips and narrowed my eyes on him.

"No! Baby, that's not what I mean!" his eyes widened as he startled and grabbed both of my hands. I raised my eyebrow this time, challenging him to explain.

"Not those woman, baby. What I mean is, I don't want you to get hurt the next time you're going to visit here." he massages both of my knuckles. I can see from behind him the amusement from the other men inside.

"I'm really sorry, Mrs. Smith. I promise this will never happen again. And I'm sorry, Sir." Olivia apologised looking down on her hands.

"It's okay, Ms. Thomas. On the other hand, I'm glad you show me this." I'm talking about the situation. "Uhm, by the way.. can you just give me an ice for this?" I lifted up my wrist. "Thank you." I smiled and she returned it back before exiting the room.

Alex sighed loudly and pulled my two hands around his waist and engulfed me into a bone-breaking hug while kissing my hair. I hugged him back and that's when I remember the four gentlemen that watching us in amusement.

"Oh my!" I pushed him slightly. He looked down at me with a silent question in his eyes. I pointed out the four men that still sitting on the couch in front of his desk.

"Oh, I'm sorry gentlemen, I was a just discourage by what happened." he said pushing me more to his side and put his arm at the lower of my back.

"It's okay, Mr. Smith. We understand you. It's just that we're really surprised that you're already married." One of the men stated.

"Yes." he smiled looking down at me. "We've been married four years ago, but we'd just keep it confidential and only friends and relatives knew about it." his eyes shines in so many emotions that I couldn't read. He kisses me on my forehead and my breath stocked on my throat as I blushed.

"Ohh.. young love, so sweet. By the way, we have to go to Mr. Smith and thank you for your time. We will just let your secretary knows about the schedule of the contract signing." the second man was the first to stand and offered his hands for a handshake, followed by the rest of them.

"Mrs. Smith, nice to meet you." 

"Thank you." I also accept their hands in spite of blushing. I am still not used to call by his last name.

"Finally, there's a woman who really captured this young man's heart." The third one patted Alex's shoulder and he just chuckled.

"Man, your wife is really beautiful. Make sure to take care of her."

"I will, Sir," Alex said and accept the fourth man's hand.

They soon exited the room, but then Ms. Thomas entered with an ice pack on her hands.

"Mrs. Smith." she said while trying to take my hand and put the ice pack, but I smiled and take it from her.

"It's okay, Ms. Thomas, let me. It's just a bruise." I smiled again. "I just have one request?"

"Yes ma'am, anything." she said smiling.

"Please just call me Rian. Mrs and ma'am are just too formal."

"But----"

"Please?"

"O-Okay.. Rian. And I'm sorry again for your bruise."

I chuckled. "Yeah, you're really a strong woman."

She smiled before she exited the room.

Alex guided me to sit on the couch and he seated beside me. He take the ice pack from my hand and I let him do it for me.

"I don't want you to get hurt again like this!" he said in a serious tone.

"Don't worry, it won't happen again." I said grinning and enjoying the concern from his eyes. He looked at me through his lashes. He didn't even smile a bit, he just continued dumping the ice pack on my wrist.

"I'm serious, Rian," he said furrowing his eyebrows, but my smile just grew bigger.

"I know, hubby."

He looked at me. "Why didn't you informed me? At least I could have told all the employees to acknowledge you or that you're coming. This wouldn't happen if you just call me."

"But you're in a closed-door meeting, meaning it's important."

"Rian, you're my wife. There's nothing more important than you. And even if I am in a middle of a war, I'll still answer your call!" 

I bite my inside cheeks to suppress my biggest smile. My heart is now melting from inside. God help me.

"Because I wanted to surprise------Oh my God!" I stand instantly remembering my lunch bag that still on the floor. "My food!" I exclaimed walking away from him to pick up the lunch bag. He's just watching me.

"What's that?"

I sighed as I walked back to him and place the bag on the center table. I wished the presentation of my food inside hadn't destroyed.

"As I was saying, I didn't actually call you because I wanted to surprise you." I said not looking at him. I unpack the food container from the bag.

"You wanted to surprise me?"

"Uhuh.. I brought lunch for us. I want to eat here with you because I know you're busy and you always skip from------" my words died in my throat as he grabbed my face and captured my lips in a surprised and mind-blowing kiss.

I fisted his soft hair and kissed him back when my mind already realized what is happening.

His hands go to the back of my neck to my hair and suddenly pulled down my ponytail. I didn't protest as he kissed me hungrily.

We pulled out together when we're both out of breaths.

"Whoa! That was mind-blowing!" I said still catching my breath.

He smiled with his so--yummy--smile and kissed my forehead.

"What's that for?" I asked him referring to his kiss.

"Nothing, I just missed you." he shrugged with a sly smile. "Why? Can't I kiss my wife? And do I need every reason before I kiss you?" he added raising his eyebrow.

The Alex I know is back.

I just rolled my eyes as the excitement in me is pinching my heart inside. "I missed you, too." I smiled and peck his lips in a quick kiss. He was a bit surprised but he smiled.

"Let's eat. I cooked this for you." informed him as I continue unpacking the food.

"Wow, really?" his smile almost touches his ears. I nodded smiling. "What did you cooked for me?"

"Your favorite dish ... in Filipino style."

"Wow! Menudo?" his eyes widened in surprise.

"Yup." with that, he hugged me tight and kissed again my forehead.

"Thank you, baby. I promise I'll make it up to you next time."

I smiled as I hugged him back. "It's okay, it's just a simple lunch." 

"No, for me it's not. You cooked that for me and you got bruised just to surprised me. I appreciate it." he showered me with kisses all over my face.

"Hey, let's eat! Your kisses can be done later." and he immediately stopped.

"Promise?"

"Promise." I just nodded. "I still have some salad and apple juice." I smiled and opened the container of vegetable salad in a creative design.

His wide smile turned into chuckled after seeing the design of the salad.

"You're such a creative woman." he chuckled while shaking his head.

"Ohh, yeah? I still have one here. I know you're going to love this, hubby. He's your favorite." my mischievous smile appeared as I opened the container.

His laugh died in mid-air after seeing the rice with Spongebob design. He narrowed his eyes on me.

"Why? Isn't Spongebob Squarepants' your favorite? Don't you like it?" I asked controlling my laugh.

"You know I like it. But you're teasing me."

"Ohh, I'm not. Why would I do that? I just want to make you happy."

"Oh baby, you're a terrible liar."

And I laughed at him, after a few seconds he's also laughing with me.

We started to eat after that. He keep on glancing at me and giving me a peck on my forehead which I complained.

"Eww! Your lips are oily!" I said wiping my forehead with a tissue. He just laugh and continue to eat.

After our lunch, I put back the empty container inside the bag and clean the mess on the table that we created while eating.

He went to the bathroom to clean his hands and I throw all the used tissues and mess to the bin behind his desk.