Relieved

Sebastian somewhat felt very relieved when Patricia told him that she had only taken a leave. But why would she take a leave? Wasn't she supposed to work alongside him all the time?

"Who approved her leave?" Sebastian asked.

"That is an official paid-leave all new employees get when they join. She wanted to use it later but she decided to use it starting today. Not that you care boss but Ellie looked very upset." Placing a hand on the desk, Patricia sighed, "I was the one who suggested Ellie to make changes in your schedule because I thought it would be nice for you and she also agreed with me because she wanted to help you. In fact, we both wanted to help you but who would've thought that you would blow up and lash out at her."

"Why would you ask her to do that? Patricia you know that I don't like it when someone—"

Cutting him off, she snapped, "Yes yes, I know but after you left the office early last night, I thought you just needed a push to change or at least take a step out of your messy life. Ellie was planning to give you that push and help you out but what did you do? You pushed her out of your office."

Pausing for a while, Patricia sighed, "Okay, I guess I was wrong and poor Ellie had to face the big boss' rage because of the stupid idea I fed her with early in the morning. I am really very sorry for intruding and messing up with your personal affairs. When Ellie comes back, I'll ask her not to bother with anything and just do what she is supposed to."

Glancing at her watch, Patricia added, "You have a meeting with the marketing department in five. Noah is handling the execution department so you have to handle the marketing." Before walking out of the office.

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Lewis International Group.

Fixing her hair for God knows how many times, Ava finally stepped out of her car and made her way towards the building. She wanted to meet Calvin and talk to him about yesterday.

After being interrupted by Owen yesterday, things turned very awkward and they did not get a chance to talk about it.

Calvin did call her a couple of times in the morning but she missed the call because she was in Sebastian's office. She did not call him back but decided to pay him a surprise visit instead.

"Hey Mani, where is Calvin?" Ava asked Calvin's assistant.

Glancing at her watch, Mani said, "Boss' meeting is almost over and he will be in his office any minute now."

"Okay then, I'll wait for him inside."

"Do you want anything Ms Stewart?" Mani asked.

Ava thought for a while and asked, "Can I get a cup of lukewarm water?"

"Ya sure, I'll get it for you."

"Thank you Mani, you are the best." Ava said before punching in the code to unlock Calvin's office.

….

Inside the office.

Walking towards his desk, Ava sat down on his chair before brushing her fingers through his blazer.

Calvin had always been her big brother's annoying friend who never missed a chance to tease and irritate her. Though they had always been together when they were young, she never felt so differently about home but after what happened yesterday, she couldn't take Calvin out of her mind.

She couldn't take that kiss, his gentleness and the way he embraced her out of her mind. She had started seeing him in a very different light which made her feel giddy and scared at the same time.

Ava knew Calvin's character very well. She knew that he wasn't a relationship kind of a person. Everyone knew that Calvin Lewis hated commitments and how he repelled himself from getting himself involved in a serious relationship. He never had a serious girlfriend but had multiple flings instead and this is what Ava was scared of.

What if she is the only one hoping for something to happen between them but he had already moved on? What if the moment they shared was 'Just a kiss' moment for him?

…...