Black Coffee and Cinnamon

ANNA POV

Immediately I leave the room, my heart starts beating so fast. My eyes kept blinking like I was possessed to do so. I didn't expect him to be rude but I also didn't think he'd be so damn handsome. And his chest, he seemed to be working out a lot. Even his eyes were a powerful green that I could get lost in if I just kept staring. I'm fucked! Cory would definitely laugh ate when I tell her my boss is hot and sexy when I'd expected he was anything but that.

I snap out of my little haze when I saw Greta walking up the stairs and I hurry to her.

"He said to leave" I report.

"Then do as he says. Mind you, he's the one paying you. Just try to attend to him whenever it's necessary"  She shruged before walking past me. I blink again for a shorter time before getting downstairs to make breakfast. Something to distract my mind from my boss and his morning erection. Jesus! I swear it was so obvious and he didn't mind me staring. I didn't know wether to call him shameless or taunting.

But now I've met him and knows knows what he looks like. That's also a total relief. I didn't sleep well last night banking on how he looked like. Did he have long nose or a flat one. Was he short and round or tall and lean. I also didn't want to browse on him afraid of what I'd see on the internet. The internet can be a gruesome place and most times, the pictures might now even be the person. Greta said he loves black coffee and cinnamon. Well who doesn't love Cinnamon? I worked my hands quickly around the kitchen trying to set up breakfast in a span of ten minutes.

Lucky for me, everything I needed to make a healthy fitting breakfast was in the kitchen. It was so big. The store too.

I was setting up the coffee tray when I felt someone standing behind. It wasn't Greta cause she would've said something by now. I'm sure it was him so I decided not to turn around somehow paying back his rudeness to me earlier.

"What did you say your name was again?" I hear him ask. I breathe out slowly to not show off just how nervous I was plus. I didn't know know how to look at him after seeing his morning...state. Did my eyes deceive me? Because that was definitely something to write home about.

I clear my throat. "Anastasia"

"Anna" he hummed and I felt thrills go down my spine. He's your boss and has a Fiance. it's been so long since I felt any kind of feeling or attraction for a man and it feels new. Finally, I turn around. A spatula in my hand.

"I got your breakfast." I said, setting the tray in front of him. "Should I take it to the dining or leave it here?" I managed to look him in the eyes. Green!

"Here" he said and grabbed a stool.

Not having anything to do again, I stood by the side watching him eat, my eyes taking in his features.. He had long lashes that fluttered on his cheeks as he blinked, his jaw was defined with a little scruff of beards, and his deep green eyes was enchanting. As he chewed, his Jaw appeared more defined and appealing, his lips wrapping around the spoon. He glared at me.

"Don't you have anything else to do?" His eyes sweep all over my attire again.

"No. Unless you want me to do something for you?" I ask with wide eyes. Dare I say that he looked irritated about something as he sighed.

"I'm done with this" he pushed his plate getting up.

"But you haven't touched anything"

"I have a meeting by nine" He said glancing at his watch starting up the stairs. I follow  behind him until he abruptly stops and my eyes widen. "Personal space" he grunts before walking away.

...

I had to prepare dinner for Max Styles before he got back from work and I had only like an hour to go before he arrived so I decided to lazy around and have some snacks. After then, I'd just make him some ricotta, pork and some salad. It wasn't a hard dish to make and I sensed Max might like it. Greta made sure I knew his likes and dislikes especially his love for mexican dishes.

I hadn't seen Greta all day so when she walked in through the glass doors, I smiled at the older lady.

"How was your morning with the boss?" Greta questioned with an equally warm smile.

"Not so bad"

"Well it shouldn't be" She said and sat down.

"You were out all day" I place a cup of ginseng tea, her favorite before seating next to her.

"I was at Liam's house" She said. That was one of Max's brother.

"Oh"

"Poor boy has been having a Nightmare" Greta said. I could see the love she had for the boys in her eyes. "Which is why I'll be going this evening to stay with him for some few days"

"So you just switch from house to house?"

"My home is based here but whenever the rest of them need me, I'm always there"

"That's sweet"

"I'm thankful you're here for Max while I'll be gone"

I gulped. Sure. Greta should just go on ahead and leave me and Max in the same house alone after this mornings warm greetings. I tell, you hates me. I could see it in his eyes and the distaste on his face when he was fully dressed in his suit and headed out. I know what I have to do. Avoid him at all cost not because he can't stand me but, I'm scared he'd be able to read my mind anytime we come close.

...

The table was set and so was the dishes. I even added tuna to the recipe and now standing beside the table as I waited for Max to come back, my hands clenched by my side. An urge to apologize for invading his privacy this morning was there. Maybe that'll set us on a good track this time and he'll see I'm actually likable.

Soon the front door pushed opened and in walked Max.  He had his suit still on but his tie was loosened, his hair ruffled and his eyes dull like he was tired.

MAX POV

After having a stressful day at work, the only thought on my head was to go straight to bed and be done with the day. Usually, I would've passed his night at Lilys but she was out of town on a little road trip. Even before the trip, she would say she prefer to wait till our wedding night and come up with crap like we shouldn't have sex two months to the wedding so we'll feel ecstatic that night. Bullshit. It's sex. There's bound to be that hot feeling wether we wait or not.

I really didn't see the big deal. I walk in through the door. Eyes ahead and I stopped when I saw Anna standing by the dinning table. Her hands folded in front of her and her eyes strained on me as I walk to her. She was still in that damn uniform. Has she been wearing that all day? Part of me is curious to know the other half just want to go up and curl in bed.

"I made dinner" She smiled at me with shiny eyes.

I stare at the table and it's delicacies. It was tempting to sit down and eat and also watch Anna in her maid uniform wile she babbled on about what she could do for me and all that but I cast her one more glance before turning around.

"Good night" I mumble, leaving the room.