Two Worlds Apart

Chapter 117

Eric's POV•

"It's a partnership just like the hospital project. Mr Lawson is on board and I should be meeting with him soon so we can start off on the preparation and buying of raw materials." I address the staffs on board with the project.

"Sir, are we using the same workers from the hospital project?"

I tilt my head a bit, swirling my chair slightly from side to side "hmm...no. My father complained about them during that project. I don't want mistakes this time so we'll get new ones"

There was a slight knock on my door, grabbing all our attention and disturbing my meeting.

"I thought I told you to tell Clare that I didn't want any visitors during this meeting?" I turn to Jeff

"I did, Sir. I'll check who it is"

He rushes to the door, our eyes following him till he opens up the door.

"Hiya"

My ears tingle, My frown suddenly disappear immediately I heard that playful greeting.

"No wonder they let you in" Jeff chuckles, ushering her in

"Oh, am I disturbing something?" She whispers slightly, her gaze travelling from one person to another.

"No, you're not"

Everyone turns to me....yes, I can personalities that fast.

It's Courtney, you can't really blame me.

"Everyone out" I wave them out, flipping the pages of the file in front of me closed.

They all complie, slowly rushing out the office one after the other, Jeff being the last person.

She turns to me as soon as everyone was out "you didn't have to end your meeting though, I could have waited outside"

I get up from my seat, walking round my table "have the famous Miss Jones wait outside? Now, that doesn't sound right"

A small smile plays on her face "I had a few things to do around here so I just thought to come over"

I stop one foot away from her, towering over her small figure....small to me at least.

"It's good you came though, I wanted to discuss something with you"

A small frown suddenly settles on her face "is it serious? Hope it's not bad?"

"Calm down" I chuckle, taking her hand in mine "come sit"

We settle down on the couch, bodies slightly facing each other

"So, what's up?"

All the words gets stuck on my tongue, exactly like that night at her house.

This woman really has to confess what she did to me.

She tilts her head slightly, staring at me in confusion "hello?" She waves her hands slightly in front of my face.

"I can see you" I gently grab on to her wrist, pulling it down and away from my face "it's just hard to concentrate when you're around"

"Ohh" a red tint appears on both her cheeks and her big brown eyes suddenly refused to look at me.

I lower my head sideways, moving it closer to hers and slightly closing the space between our faces, making it almost nonexistent.

Her face slowly starts to resemble a cherry as she tries shifting away from me, but I gently grab on to her wrist to stop her from moving.

"You know I'm still in love with you, right?" I had to ask, my voice calm and soothing.