Chapter. 16

I tilted my head slighly. From the corner of my eyes, I saw Rustler. I was surprised. He was standing beside me in the balcony quietly. But the temperature was dropping rapidly. For sometime, it was very silent. It is not that I am a quiet person. But I only talk when I am comfortable with someone. And it is clear that I am not comfortable with Rustler at all.

"How did you know that my grandfather has chosen Miss Pearl for me?" He suddenly spoke. I froze. My jaw nearly dropped to the ground. The fudge?? He heard our talk?

I looked at him. He was staring at me. His deep blue electric eyes were calm but there was a hint of confusion and sadness in his eyes. I suddenly felt my heart beat speeding. Thud. Thud. Thud.

I opened my mouth but nothing came out. Finally after some time I spoke, "I don't know. I just felt that your grandfather likes Miss Pearl for you."

He was still staring at me. I felt very uncomfortable under his strong gaze. I was really confused.

"You. You don't like me?" He asked. Didn't I say earlier to his grandfather that I don't? Didn't he hear clearly? Why would I like someone who is gonna kill me? I just hope he gets together with Pearl and I get a peaceful life.

"I like you but not romantically, you know?" I grinned awkwardly. He was looking very handsome today. Only if he was not the male lead, I would have jumped on him.

But he didn't replied. "Hey the scenery here is really good. I really liked it." I again said trying to change the topic. He nodded and after some time of staying silent, he left.

What a weirdo!

He was looking as if I did something wrong to him.

Soon, it was time for a goodbye. I was glad that we were finally leaving. I said goodbye to all. Rhyme was looking sad but I cheered her up saying we can meet other times and she nodded her head happily. Such a bubbly girl.

I got into the car with my parents. Sean was the obvious driver. My mom and me were seated at back seat while dad sat on the front seat with Sean discussing stuffs about business. These two always talk about business. I just rolled my eyes.

"Grace, is there something going on between you and Rustler?" My mom suddenly asked me. I nearly chocked my own saliva.

"What are you saying mom? We have nothing going on." I said pouting. She just laughed and pinched my cheeks. That hurt. But not much.

"That's good then. They are big people. It is better to stay away from them." She said.

"I know mom." I said nodding my head. She smiled. I grinned back at her.

We reached home and I quickly removed my makeup, took a shower and went to bed wearing pajamas.

Next day, like usual I woke up, had my breakfast and drove to the Company. I greeted everybody in my department and went to my normal designing work.

After few days, there is going to be a banquet and Rustler has to attend that banquet with a date from the Company. This is where Rustler meets his love rival, George. George is just a cannon fodder who died miserably in the hands of Rustler. He wanted to date Pearl and he went against Rustler openly leading to his end. Pearl and George knew each other since their childhood. George always liked her but he didn't pursue her due to his dire financial conditions. But after few years, he became rich and a reputed businessman. So he chased after Pearl openly.

But Pearl neither accepted him nor rejected him. So he became more bold and chased after her. Naturally, Rustler was very jealous since he is the overbearing, black-bellied and tyrannical CEO. The novel described him like this. Not my fault. And then Rustler made George's Company and business bankrupt. Then George disappeared mysteriously.

I think it is somehow fault of Pearl. She should have rejected him if she didn't like him. But she did nothing. I don't know why but right now I am having overly negative thoughts about Pearl. And I am pointing out her flaws. I liked her when I was reading the novel. But now that I am in the novel, I figured out that Pearl might not be a good character. She just has a female lead halo which helps her to successfully win many supporting and powerful characters.

Anyways, I don't want to be entangled with these things. As long as I am not inplicated, I don't care. I just hope I can live peacefully.

It is better if I leave this Company as soon as possible. I don't want to stay here at all.

I was in my own world thinking about many things. I heard somebody call my name. I regained my focus. I saw Aunt Meg calling me.

"Yes, Aunt Meg?" I said looking cheerful.

"Boss is calling you in his office." She said winking at me. I narrowed my eyes at her.

"Okay." I answered giving her a appreciating nod. I don't know what I am called for.

I walked towards his office. After reaching at the door, I knocked the door.

"Come in." A sexy sound came from inside. This Rustler's voice is really pleasing to ears. Such a magnetic and attractive voice. As expected of a male lead. I sighed and entered.

"You want anything Mr. King?" I asked him politely. He looked at me with his blue electric eyes. He was just looking at me very deeply. But his eyes were calm. Dead calm. Not a slight emotion could be seen in his bottomless eyes. His eyes are just too attractive. I was mesmerised.

But I regained my consciousness quickly. I narrowed his eyes and then looked away from me. I was confused. Why is he so strange? I feel like I don't know him at all although I know everything about him.

"Here." He said looking at the table. I followed his line of sight and looked at the table then looked at him. He was already looking at me.

What is this guy upto?