Valentina Delgado, 30 years old, a single mother, a billionaire CEO to country's one of the largest companies. She's been called cold and ruthless by the world but from inside she's a worrisome mother who has to do anything for her 10 year old daugh...
Just as i hung up my call from Mr. Edwards i saw it was already 12:40. It will take around 10 minutes to reach. I stood up and walk out of my office. "Miss Morgan. I'm going out to meet Mr. Edwards. So, hand me the contract." "Yes mam." After she handed me the contract, i exited my office building and slid into my car's driving seat and drove towards the restaurant. At 12:55, I reached Cosme, my favourite Mexican restaurant. I'm a regular costumer here. I got out of my car and straighten my suit.
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I don't really like my outfit creased.
As soon as i reached Cosme, i was greeted by my favourite waitress, Isabella "Buenas tardes señora Delgado." She greeted me in Spanish. (Good afternoon Ms. Delgado.) "Buenas tardes Isabella." "Su invitado ha llegado. Déjame mostrarte la mesa." She told me. (Your guest has arrived. Let me show you the table.) "Por supuesto." (Ofcourse.)
With that she showed me the table. As i got near the table, i saw a handsome man sitting on it and scrolling through his phone while sipping his drink. "Esto es señora." (This is it ma'am.) "Sir, Ms. Delgado has arrived." Isabella informed him. With that his eyes met me. His captivating blue eyes met mine. Such a handsome man how the heck is he single. I'm not saying I'm interested but then also.
"Good Afternoon Ms. Delgado." He greeted me with a formal handshake. "Good Afternoon Mr. Edwards." "Just call me Harvey. No formalities." "Then you can call me Valentina." "Sure Valentina." By that i took the seat in front of him. Isabella came with the menus. "¿Puedo llevar tu bebida habitual?" She asked me. (Can i bring your usual drink?) "No, traiga un Con Piquete en su lugar." (No, bring a Con Piquete instead.) "Ok. And you sir do you need a refill?" "Sure." "Are you ready to order your food." I glanced towards Harvey, he nodded. "Yeah... me voy a tomar una Enfrijolada con Grilled market vegetables y Queso Fresco." (I will take an Enfrijolada with Grilled market vegetables and Queso Fresco.) "What about you Harvey?" I asked him. He read through the menu. "A Duck enmoladas with Mole negro and Crème fraiche." "Alright. Food will be served in few minutes." After Isabella left, he started the conversation. "This restaurant is nice." "Yeah... I'm a regular here." "Ok. So, What do you want to talk about?" "Ok...so,when your PA came and gave the contract. I read through it, but there were some points that i have to negotiate with you. I can't do that with your PA. But he said that you do not like to compromise. Either i need to sign it or not. The thing is I'm not his boss. He can't talk to me like this say this 'either' and 'or' statement. It is a proper business deal not some silly agreement. I don't know why you have kept such an assistant. He is making decisions instead of you." "I understand. Do you have the contract with you?" "Yes." As soon as i took out the contract from my bag, food was served. "Enjoy your food! ¡¡¡Disfrutar!!!" (Enjoy!!!) "Let's first eat then talk business." "Yeah sure." After eating for few minutes... I broke the silence. "So...can I ask you a question?" "Of course." "Why do people call you cold and ruthless. I mean i don't think so your cold or ruthless." He laughed. Like literally laughed. "I can ask you the same. Why people say you are emotionless?" "Because, I'm emotionless." "I don't think so." "Because you don't know me." "So...tell me about yourself." "Let's just stick to business Mr. Edwards." I said with a cold face. He chuckled "What's harm in telling something about yourself?" "There's no harm....but, i keep my professional and personal life different." "Hmm.." With that we didn't said anything each other and continue eating.
After our food was finished, i kept the contract on the table and said, "Now let's talk business." "Sure....tell me what are the negotiations?" With that we talk about it for half and hour. "I will draw another contract and send it to you." "Great, I'll try it and sign as soon as possible." I stood up forwarded my hands for a handshake. "It was nice meeting Mr. Edwards." He took my hand for a firm shake. Something unusual happened. His hands are warm. Electricity paas through our joined hands. I retrieve my hand back. "Payment is on my tab, so no need to pay." "Ok thanks." We exited the restaurant. I walk towards my car and look back towards Harvey one more time and saw he was just standing and talking on the phone. He was looking tensed. I protested to not to go ask him but my mind betrayed me and I walk towards where he was standing. 'Dang! Traitor mind!'
"You seem tensed?" I asked him. He saw me and said, "Yeah...my driver is stuck in the traffic and it will take atleast 30 minutes for him to come pick me up." "So... What will you do till then?" "I don't know. Maybe sit in some cafe or something. I have a meeting at 4. But it not that important. I'll just wait in any nearby cafe." "You know what.... I'll drop you to your office." "Are you sure?" "Yeah..." I don't know what made me offer him the car ride. He smirked a little and said, "Sure then."
With his smirk, I started regretting my decision. Let's see what a car ride will be with the infamous Harvey Edwards.
