Unfading Connection (complete)

The mistake

                  

Eli's POV

I want to finish the surveillance of this property. I am not comfortable wearing skirt on job sites with this bunch of men following around.

I almost stumble. Now my clothes are dirty. I miss my jeans.

And Anton couldn't keep his hands off me. Well, I know he just want to guide me but I feel his touches are burning my skin.

I'll give him the credit of a being gentleman as the uneven pavement is hard to walk on with this skirt. Good thing I always keep my boots at the trunk of my car.

" Mrs. Finnon, I will talk to Eli about my plans over dinner. I'll make sure that I will discuss what I like and we can talk about the proposal."   I froze and look at his beaming eyes.

Oh great I have to join him for dinner. Mrs. Finnon is really business minded. Two business meeting in a day? My head is starting to ache. Plus Anton is in weird mood today. Somewhat elated. Maybe because the project is almost done.

"Anton, what time is the dinner?"

"Whenever you are ready. Anyway I will be coming with you in your car." He smirked.

"What?! You have your own car. I will just meet you in the place where we will have dinner."

"No time for that. I did not yet make any reservation so whenever you are ready and wherever is available, we will fit in. Better I come with you so we can plan together."

"Really? It should be today? Can we postpone it tomorrow?"

I am tired, my feet are aching and I can't handle him today. Still the image of him with his fiancée is hunting me.

"Can you say that to your big boss?" He whispers while looking at Mrs. Finnon. Her eyes anticipating with more projects from Anton.

I'm doomed.

I give up. He is so persuasive and I can't say no for profit potentials. Mrs. Finnon will definitely fire me.

"Umm Anton, I want to change. My suite is dirty already."

"Ok, I will come with you. If you're tired, I can drive for you." Oh no. No escape from this man.

He handed Dan his car keys. I can see he is trying to hide his smile. We walk together to my car and he took the key from me. He ushered me to the passenger side and open the door for me. I can feel all the eyes are on us. It is so uncomfortable.

He climbed the driver side and start driving. We drove in silence for a while as I don't want to open any conversation. He is right now humming to a tune I can't decipher while giving me glances from time to time. I look out the window to avoid his eyes.

After the long drive, seems years for me, he finally parked in front of my apartment and opened the door for me. I grab the keys from him and open the trunk of my car to put my boots. I took my stiletto and walk barefoot. He just followed me inside the apartment even without invitation. I just sigh and shook my head.

"Please have a sit. You want coffee or anything to drink?" He just nods leaving me to decide what to give him. I went to the kitchen and prepare juice for him and a sandwich.

When I came back, he is standing looking at the pictures I displayed on the side table

"Your family?"

I nod.

"My mom. This is Elsa my older sister and Patrick the youngest." I point to him the people in my family picture. Good thing he did not ask about my father.