Watching You

27|Start From the Beginning

Alexis's pov

I saw Mrs.Short coming back down the hall

I took a bite of my oatmeal rolling the strawberry bits around my bowl watching her as she gradually made it back into the kitchen I asked "is he coming?"

"No he said he's not hungry" her tone wasn't very telling of their interaction but I would take a wild guess about how it went

I frowned deeply in response I heard his heavy footsteps so I turned around he strolled out from his hallway he leaned forward he ran a hand through his hair fluffing it then flipped back pulling most of it to one side "I'll be in the car" he said not even looking toward me as he stepped straight out the front door

I looked at Mrs.Short who had the same worried face as me she took a pot off the burner pouring out the boiling water into the sink ,that must have been for his morning tea, "I'm gunna pack something extra for him try to get him to eat it if you can" she said pointing toward me as she held up my lunch box

"I'll try my best" I smiled weakly

She put in an extra snack and zipped it up sliding it across the white marble countertop to me I took my last bite and stood grabbing my bowl  "how many times have I told you Ms.Dixon just leave your plate and I'll get it" she scolded slightly

"I don't think I'll ever be able to do that" I shrugged walking around the counter "trust me I feel bad enough just putting it in the sink without washing it"

"I am paid to do this job you realize that right?" She put a hand on her hip with a teasing tone in her voice

"And that's all good and well but I can do it" I went to put it in the sink but she stepped in front of it

"You got me this job and now you're trying to put me out of it"

"I'm not" I laughed

"You are" she took the bowl from me with sass "now go go before you try to mop up the floors or something" she waved me out

I giggled "have a good day"

"You too sweetie"

I got out of the car I was disappointed Harry didn't offer me his hand ,most of the time it wasn't even an offer he would block my way til I took his hand, but I expected it unfortunately

Harry hasn't been the same since he got drunk

It's only been 2 days but he's... he's acting as if we had only just met all over again

I trailed behind him into the building as we walked in someone stopped me to ask about a meeting

Harry didn't wait for me... I watched him from my peripheral vision as he turned to glance back at me over his shoulder hearing someone call for me his eyes lowered to the floor as he turned forward fixing his blazer continuing to the elevator his stride only faltered for a moment

I answered his question and went up on my own

I waved to all my usuals and stepped into my office but my jaw dropped- The French doors were closed

I walked over and opened one of them Harry was sat at his desk leaning on his elbow a hand over his mouth his chin resting in that palm looking toward his 2nd monitor only his eyes acknowledged me

"Did you forget to open the doors?" I asked

He only gave a short undecipherable hum

I rolled my jaw I wanted something from him, fucking anything at all "you didn't come for breakfast this morning..." I started "can I get you some coffee?"

He nodded I nodded back and stepped out I turned leaving my office going to the break room there was a soft buzz of conversation I grabbed a disposable cup and waited in line

I looked at my reflection in the door of the unoccupied microwave sat on the counter

I don't understand what could have made him change his mind

I get flirting with someone doesn't necessarily mean you want them so our flirting could have all been just friendly banter but... I really thought he liked me

I really thought there was a want on both sides

I know it's not me, I can see that there's nothing wrong with me I rolled my lips evening out my lip gloss

I turned to the guy behind me "do you think I'm pretty?"

He blinked "what?"

"Do you think I'm pretty?" I raised my eyebrows

He nodded "Uh yeah?"

"That was a question I want an answer am I pretty yes or no?" I corrected him

"Yes"

"Thank you" I sighed heavily "maybe he needs glasses" I mumbled

The guy kinda shrugged "he doesn't think your pretty?" He went along with me pretty seamlessly

"I dunno" I rolled my eyes "he like... he just doesn't fucking talk"

"Then he might need glasses" he agreed

I threw up a hand "ugh you're so right!" I shook my head "men"

He sighed heavily "yeah men"

I giggled "I like you what's your name?"

"Jeremy"

"I think we've met... uh" I paused "oh! Didn't Mr.Styles slam his door in your face once?" I frowned

He frowned "uh y-yeah"

"I did pop out to apologize" I quickly added

"You did" he nodded

"You're adorable! are you single?"

I saw a blush rise in his cheeks "I am... is-is it that obvious?"

"Only a little" I joked the guy in front of me finished up I stepped forward "I'm single too" I added to make him feel better seeing as he might not have gotten that it was only a joke

"Really I thought you were with Mr.Styles?"

"No I'm just his assistant" I finished and placed the lid onto the coffee "where do you work?"

"I run the I.T. Division ,well Um I'm temporarily running the I.T. Division while the boss is on vacation" he rubbed the back of his neck

"That's cool! That shows you've got potential" I smiled "It was nice meeting you hopefully I'll be seeing you"

"Yeah you too" he stepped out to make his coffee I walked back and right through Harry's door he was sat back in his chair

"What took so long?" He asked taking the cup from my hand before I could set it down

"There was a line" I shrugged carelessly

"Mm" he took a sip "you set up our bookings for the trip next week?"

"Of course" I nodded

He set the cup down going back to his computer

I should probably leave but I just stood there

How could he be so cut and dry with me?!

"Is there something else Ms.Dixon?" He glared

"No sorry"