The Grand Viper

9. Confrontation

I am betraying him, aren't I?

I thought to myself as I clicked the elevator door open. Reece was approaching me from behind but I didn't dare look at him for the embarrassment I had caused yesterday, that was also when I was in my complete senses but also because I had this sting of guilt for going behind his back.

"Good morning, Ms. Gunn." He said, fixing his collar, "Living in the same apartment, being too distant, aren't we?"

I had only been the one to leave at this hour. Usually, he would be out in his office right now but today seemed different from all the other days. The air around him had changed. It wasn't as gloomy as before. He seemed more relaxed than usual, a rare sight to see.

"Good morning, Mr. Bloomfield." I smiled nervously looking at him. Deep blue suit, no tie, hair gelled enough to look wet, and a fresh familiar smell. I couldn't look at him any longer. The first two open buttons were testing my primate instinct.

I have seen better days.

The elevator door opened and we both walked in. I stood behind him because I couldn't risk him being behind me when he looked like this, I would lose my mind overthinking. My sigh of relief didn't stay for long when people started climbing in the elevator.

I was doing completely well till a few people got in but when a group of people barged in, I was squeezed in... more like caged between his arms and chest. I tried hard to avoid him but right now, I don't have anywhere to run. His smell was only getting strong and so was my urge to own him. Excusing my behavior with me having my periods, I looked down to hide my flustered face.

After ten minutes of not moving a muscle while caged between his strong arms, the elevator came to a stop in the parking lot. The people had dispersed but he stayed intact. I lifted my eyes to look at him. His eyes were buried in mine, his gaze had softened. My eyes fell on his lips which had curved into a smirk. I could hear my heartbeat fast and loud. So, I quickly pushed him away and stopped the elevator from closing immediately.

"I think we should head out, Mr. Bloomfield." I tucked a hair behind my ear whilst glancing at him. My cheeks were still red.

I'm not supposed to feel warm in my chest. No.

"I think it's a little cold today." He placed his coat on my shoulder and walked away to his car. A strong whiff of cologne washed over my nose. I glanced down, the slightly deep v-neck was not one of the best options for work.

He opened his car door and glanced at me. "If you don't mind?" He said, cocking his brow. I hesitated at first but then I knew I had to be close to him to find the truth... but right now I didn't know if I was just using it as an excuse to get a little close to him.

I walked to him and sat on the passenger's seat. "Thank you, Mr-"

"Stop." He shut the door, violently. "This 'Mr. Bloomfield is getting a little too much outside of the office."

"Would you rather be called Reece by everyone?" I asked as he put on his seatbelt.

"By you," He said as he started the engine. "Only you. I prefer that."

How arrogant for him to want the world to work as he wants it to.

"I don't think we have a first-name basis yet."

"Living in my apartment, barging in my bathroom." He smirked while I internally died from embarrassment. "I think that's enough or do we need more reasons?"

"Don't-" I gulped. "Don't make it sound like that."

"Make it sound like what?" He asked. That smirk hadn't faded yet.