The night he fell for her

Chapter 12

            The day of the meeting

Amelia pov:

"Godd Amelia,why is it taking you forever to get dressed up for a meeting" i hear Jack shout downstairs stressing the word meeting intentionally.

I chuckle as i put some lipstick on my lips.I look at my relfection in the mirror.After making sure that i was looking presentable,i go down the stairs looking for Jack who was already at the door.

"Oh finally,welcome princess!" he said with sarcasm.I roll my eyes at him and sit in the passenger seat of his car.Jack locked the door and got into the driver seat before we drove off.

"So Amelia", i snapped my head to his direction to listen to whatever he was about to say, "are you nervous?" he asks looking at me with a concerned expression but nervousness is written all over his face too.

"You look the same" i reply turning away from him and looking at the road trying to remember the way as if im going to visit the office of Mr.Monteiro everyday.I chuckled at my thoughts and looked at Jack who didnt reply to my words.

Usually,Jack is never the one to be silent.He always irritates me with his nonstop blabbering.But now he is silent.Of course,he would be.He is nervous about this deal.Actually,he has the reason to be nervous.Although,Lancasters enterprises is a big company,it is nothing compared to The Monteiros.And given the fact that this is his first meeting with  The boss, it justifies him to be nervous.

I tried not to interrupt any thoughts he might be having now and silently continued staring at the road,getting lost in my own thoughts.

Why is Jack so nervous?Well,he maybe the boss but that does'nt make Jack nervous.I remember Jack talking about him the night before.Cold,Arrogant,heartless...How can one man possess so many negative traits.

I tried to picture him in my mind..Cruel face,harsh voice,not so attractive looks and arrogance in his words..Billionaires baby..i chuckled.

"Huh,what?Why did u say that ?" Jack said looking at me with an amused expression.Did i say that out loud!!

"Nothing,what's the matter with you?Why are you looking like a kid that's about to take his parents to talk to his principal about his low grades?"
I ask him with amusement in my eyes.

He laughs at my words and sighs.Suddenly his face turns void as he says to me "This is very important for me Amelia.There's actually no reason for them to refuse the deal with our company,but still,i dont know why,but i feel nervous."

"Oh" i replied.I am really bad at giving replies and when it comes to situations like this,i am really hopeless.Many times,i embarassed myself with my stupid choice of words im emotional situations.

*....Once i went with my mom to her friends funeral.Her daughter was the same age as me and i knew her since we moved here.I went near the daughter and stood placing my hand over her shoulders.She turned at me and started crying all over again.I recollected the time of my grandfathers funeral.Everyone were asking how did it happen..I asked the same to her.She replied sobbing "M..mom trriiedd to s..save our neighbours son anndd ss..sshe drowned".

"Wow,that's so coool " i replied,impressed by the fact that her mother saved their neighbours son.But as i turned to look at her,she was glaring at me and  everyone were gaping at with their mouths open.

I realized what i said and hid my face in both my hands in embarassment...*

I smiled remembering that event.
"..but really i hope this works out well" I caught jack saying these words.

Wait?what was he talking?Was he saying something before i zoned out??
No this is not good! This is my first day as his PA and we are about to go to our first meeting with a large company.And here i am,laughing at my memories and not paying attention to what he was saying.

I placed my hand over his and smiled at him assuringly.He turned towards me and gave me a slight smile.I relaxed knowing that he calmed down a bit.It was really different to see jack like this.The Jack i knew,was different.Carefree,stupid,flirty and whatnot.But now he looks professional,matured.

I realized i was staring at him,lost in my thoughts,when i heard Jack say with a smirk on his face "Am i that hot babe? Stop checking me out "

I rolled my eyes at him and looked out of the window,towards the trees.After five minutes,i leaned in my seat and closed my eyes.

"Here we are!!" i hear Jack exclaim and opened my eyes to look at the large building now in front of us.

I got down the car and stared at the building as if it is the eighth wonder.To say that it was big would be an understatement.It was veryy enormous.With all the professional environment around it and large glass doors which were entrance,the building screamed power.I gasped  looking at the large words THE MONTEIROS  on the building at a height.

This name,i dont know why,started having a effect on me.

"Shall we move" jack said standing beside me and i nodded before i started walking towards the entrance that had the large glass doors.

We went inside and the receptionist greeted us saying "Mr.Monteiro has already arrived.Will let you know when he calls you".

We sat there in silence.I tried studying the office.It was as magnificent as outside.Employees were hustling around with files in their hands.Well,Mr.Monteiro certainly likes keeping his staff busy,i thought.

"Sir is expecting to see you now" the receptionist fake smiled at us.
"This way please" she gestured with her hand and followed her towards the elevator.We reached the 13th floor and walked towards the conference hall where,i assumed,the meeting was to be held.

I walked cautiously taking deep breaths and small strides,mentally talking to myself not to fall flat and embarass myself as i did countless number of times.

"Sir is waiting for you inside" she said showing us a large room with glass doors.

"Yes,thank you" i replied before she left.

Okay Amelia! You can do this!!

I took a deep breath and looked at Jack who was already looking at me.I nodded at him and walked beside him as he opened the door.