WHAT IF???

Chapter 10: Sleepless

After Sam gave me instructions, I returned to my desk while Sam headed to the meeting room for her scheduled discussion. An hour later, Sam called me back into her office.

Sam then called Yha to advise me to go inside Sam's room urgently. I hurriedly entered, and Sam invited me to take a seat as usual.

Once settled, Sam began listing the suppliers that needed to be managed. She instructed me to gather previous transactions so we could review the suppliers more thoroughly. As we delved into the task, it became clear that this was an important aspect of maintaining stability for the company.

After hours of persuading other suppliers and addressing the concerns that caused Sam's earlier dilemma, I noticed Sam returning to her office, stress clearly etched on her face. Concerned for Sam, I decided to visit her with a cup of coffee.

Entering Sam's office, I greeted her and provided a quick update on the task she had assigned me. "I managed to persuade the suppliers, Sam. Here's a cup of coffee; you seem like you could use it," I said, hoping to bring a bit of comfort to Sam amid the challenges she was facing.

Sam thanked me as she grabbed the coffee, taking a sip while checking the report I had presented. After reviewing it, she replied, "Mon, I believe I made the right decision in hiring you. You're incredibly skillful."

She then expressed amazement, asking, "How did you manage to persuade the supplier in just an hour?" Her words filled me with a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that my efforts were recognized and appreciated by Sam.

"And how did the negotiation go?" Sam inquired, her gaze fixed on me as I began explaining the details.

As I spoke, I noticed Sam staring at me, seemingly lost in admiration. Her gaze lingered on me, and I couldn't help but notice the intensity in her eyes. I believe in her mind, Sam thought, "Mon, you are still so beautiful. Nothing has changed. It's still the same features as I remember."

Interrupting Sam's gaze, I replied, "Are you listening, Sam?"

Sam quickly snapped back to attention, replying, "Of course." Despite her distraction, Sam was fully focused on our conversation.

As Sam and I continued our discussion on the task at hand, I mentioned that I had asked Yha to provide me with the records of past transactions of the suppliers. This task not only allowed us to work together but also gave us the opportunity to spend time with each other.

Sam then suggested, "Should we have some food delivered for us?" Her suggestion caught me by surprise, but I couldn't help but smile at the thought of sharing a meal with Sam while working.

As soon as our food arrived, Sam and I dug in while still working on our current task. While I was focused on sorting through the documents, I felt a gentle touch on my lips. Startled, I looked up to see Sam wiping off some smudged ketchup.

Surprised by the unexpected gesture, I paused for a moment, unsure how to react. My eyes widened as Sam, without breaking eye contact, licked her finger, which she had used to wipe my lips. The intensity of her gaze left me momentarily speechless, a flush creeping up my cheeks.

Feeling embarrassed by the intimate moment, I quickly broke eye contact with Sam and replied, "Uh, Sam, can you take a look at this document?" My head bowed as I focused on the paperwork in front of me, hoping to divert our attention from the awkward situation.

However, Sam leaned closer to me to get a better look at the document, our cheeks inches apart. I was taken aback by the sudden proximity, causing me to instinctively turn my face towards Sam's. As our faces met, Sam also turned to face me, leaving us inches apart, feeling each other's breath in the charged air between us.