The Female Boss (CURRENTLY ON HOLD)

Chapter 25

Sonali's Pov

Just as I thought....

I checked the room for any signs of struggle – there were none. The room was pristine and clean. Only Pamela was dishevelled, although there were no signs of struggle on her body, neither was her clothes messed up – except her coat...it was missing.

"She's surely drunk ; the stink is reaching upto here", I heard Neil say. It was strange, Pamela has never been so drunk before, why today ?...

I knelt near her and felt her pulse, it was a bit quick but steady. She was probably deep asleep. I subtly checked for any other abnormalities ; there were none. Only her lipstick was smudged and her coat was missing. She definitely strutted here later from someplace else ; or was picked up from somewhere and put here. I sincerely hoped it wasn't the second case.

"Should we wake her up ?" Neil asked.

"I don't think she'll wake up so soon, she's probably dead asleep. And anyways, she'll be a nuisance if she wakes up now, she's too drunk to even be cohesive of her surroundings."

"Then what ? Shall we inform others ?"

"NO!" I was terrified to even think what would people talk about if we let others see Pamela in this state "We can't let others see her like this, for the sake of her own reputation !"

Thankfully, Neil nodded, "You're right, she wouldn't want others to see her like this. But how do we send her home then, without anyone noticing her ?"

I knew what had to be done.
"It's simple, pick her up."

He gave me the most weirdest look possible, "WHAT ?!"

I shrugged, "Did you not hear me ? Pick her up and follow me. Drop her off at her home, take my car with you, I'll ask Manohar to drive you to her place. I'll handle everything in here, you go with her."

"Are you serious ? I can't do that !" He turned his face away and folded his arms.

"You do not expect ME to pick her up and take her home, do you ? What even is your problem ?"
I can't believe this man ! At one time he'll act like the biggest flirt ever, and at other times he's like the goodest good boy you'll ever find ! What is up with him !

"I can't touch her without her permission, and especially when she's in such a vulnerable state !" He argued, pouting like a little child.

I rolled my eyes ...look at this guy !.. "Why are you pretending to be a gentleman though ? Aren't you a hardcore playboy ?"

His expressions became dark. I immediately regretted saying that.

"Why do you think so ? Have you seen me skirt-chasing around ? Or seen me hangout with different women ? Or ever felt like I was making passes at you or other women in the office ?" He was serious, a bit mad even.

I felt ashamed. I shouldn't have said all that, "I'm sorry, I was too thoughtless and prejudiced to form a judgement against you without even thinking twice. I shouldn't have said anything like that so mindlessly." I lowered my head, I wasn't able to look him in the eyes.

To my utter surprise, he lifted my chin up with his fingers till my head was at his level, making direct eye-contact with me. He was smiling gently. My eyes widened.

"You look best with your head held high in the air like this Miss Boss. So never lower it for anyone. As for me, well, you don't have to be sorry towards me, as I don't bother about stuffs like this, I've seen worse." He smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes.

My heart clenched for some reason. "Still, I am sorry."

He grinned, "It's alright, since this is the first time my Madame apologized to me, I'll let it slide."

I turned red. "Don't let it get over your head though" I quickly moved towards Pamela, "now pick her up, hurry, I'll call Manohar to take out the car."

He still hesitated. I noticed Pamela's legs were exposed. He was probably hesitant to touch her, worried it might be inappropriate. I smiled to myself Why is he being so good today! Is shook my head Get your head straight Sonali !

Since Pamela's coat was nowhere to be found, I took off mine and wrapped it around her lower body, "Here, with this you can pick her up without it being inappropriate in any way."

He shook his head, "This won't do, it's freezing outside, you'll catch a cold like this !"

I was surprised. "Don't worry about me, I'll stay inside and I won't catch a cold, just go before someone spots us here like this."

He didn't answer. Instead, he took off the coat from Pamela's body and moved towards me. He wrapped it over my shoulders. I looked at him questioningly. I thought he'd remove his own coat to cover Pamela up but rather he moved towards the cupboard. As this was a guest room, there was a quilt put into the cupboard. He took it out and wrapped Pamela completely into a roll. I almost laughed.

"There you go. This way, no one will have to suffer in cold, and Pamela would be covered and safe too." He smiled smugly.

I smiled back, "Ah, I see..a gentleman with wits huh ? Fine I give it to you ! Now leave from the secret door that is right adjacent to this room so that no one can see Pamela in this state. I'll ask Manohar to bring the car to the back gate."

"Aye Aye Madame !" He picked Pamela, who was cozily wrapped into the quilt from head to toe, into his arms and headed towards the door.
He glanced back at me, "I'll see you later."
I smiled and nodded. I watched his back going out of the door..

Something fluttered in my stomach endlessly.
I blamed it on hunger.

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uthor's Note : Hello Hello Hello ! How are you all ? I hope everyone's doing great ! Yes, I'm doing very well too ! I had some time to write so here you go, enjoy the new update ! I have nothing else to say, I'm just extremely happy, it was my bias's (in EXO - the band I love) birthday yesterday, so it makes me feel happier. For no reason, enjoy his beauty...