STARTED AT STARBUCKS (On Hold)

Chapter 15: I need to tell her the truth!!!

Erick's POV-

Oh god what should I do now? Why me only?! Don't you have somebody else to bother except me!?...I was sitting in my cabin thinking about Amelia....I mean how should I explain her that I'm seriously not interested in that lady....Victoria!! I got up to go to her cabin when a question crossed my mind... But what am I gonna tell her?... How will I start the conversation!?

"Listen...Amelia I just came to tell you that I'm not interested in victoria... The only one on my mind is you every time and all day? What rubbish!!" And thinking that, I sat back on my chair.

I was lost in my own thoughts when I heard the ringing of my phone.It was dad...I picked it up,"Yeah dad... What's it?". I asked him in a 'I'm not in a mood of a long conversation' tone."Hmmm...I see...someone isn't sounding well..." Dad said politely."Actually....I'm having a headache right now... But it's okay... Tell me what's it?" I asked him making an excuse for my first reply which was too rude...and I regretted it.

I've always observed that the children of rich people or billionaires are really rude towards their parents, 'spoiled' is what they're called ... But I'm not like them, my parents are loving and caring.... They raised me up to be a successful, powerful, decent, rich and most importantly a gentleman kind of a person...So coming back to where I was...I asked him what was the matter?...."Oh yes! I wanted to tell you that...Actually you need to attend a meeting in Italy...I had to go there... But as you know...I'm in Columbia right now for another project.... You need to take care of that deal....I hope it won't be a burden on you.." Dad told me in his usual calm tone.

"No dad obviously not.... It won't be a burden on me." I replied giving my full attention towards the call...."OK son!.. Bye... No wait! One more thing, If you want to take your p.a you can take him.... But its important to take an employee with you.... And that too a trustable and confident one.." Dad told me. "Okay...when do I have to leave?" I asked dad..because whenever he tells me anything like this.... It's always on a short notice..."Oh yes! tomorrow" I knew it! "Alright dad.... Won't let you down... Bye" I replied ending the conversation "I know son... Take care" with that dad hung up.

I shut my laptop down... And texted Rob to book three tickets to Italy...for me, Amelia and himself... Yes! I chose Amelia.... I always appreciated her work... She was hardworking, trustable, confident and....beautiful?.. Wait.. Why did I add that word... That was so lame Erick! But right now the main reason to take Amelia with me is to prove it to her that I am innocent... And I'm not interested in Victoria!.. Actually to be honest....I never was...

What should I do now? My hands started sweating... How should I ask her to come with me?... How will I even look into her eyes! She must've thought that I'm a pervert! OK fine...I'm doing it...I'm calling her in my office...I took the receiver which was kept at the right side of my table and called Jennifer... I never gave my number to anybody else except for my family and close friends....And yeah! I gave it to Amelia also....

"Hello... Jeniffer speaking from Tomlinson enterprises.. How may I help you?" She asked in her high pitched voice "It's me.... Erick" I told her and she instantly replied "Yes sir?" "Umm...tell Amy....I mean miss. Williams to come straight to my cabin" shoot!!! I almost called her Amy... Erick...not almost.... But you actually called her Amy! "Okay sir" Jennifer replied and I hung up.

After sometime there was a soft knock at my door...I knew it was her... God.... Erick! You already know it's her by just listening to a single knock! What has happened to you?! All my nerves tensed up...I sat straight.. And tried to breath in and breath out. Stay calm erick...stay calm.... Inhale... Exhale.... You're not guilty... Stay calm... You're innocent just let her know it.... I cleared my throat and said "come in amelia". I was trying to calm myself, when the door opened with a swift movement....it was her!..... Those green eyes... Pale complexion... Glossy lips... Shut up!! I scolded myself in my head and tried to look at her but I couldn't...I was embarrassed... Embarrassed in front of Amelia.... Just because of that Victoria!

"Yes sir.....You called me?" Okay ... Okay.... Don't explain it to her right now..... First, You should make a good plan to explain it to her... But not now... Just tell her about the trip..."Yeah Amelia.... Actually...I wanted to discuss something really important.Umm... Actually I'm going to attend a meeting in Italy... It's one of the most important deal my dad gave me the responsibility of ..... And i need you to come with me... Because for that I need an employee who's trustable, confident and beautiful.. Ahem... Ahem...I mean the one who wouldn't let me and my company down..." Oh God!!! Now I called her beautiful at her face?! Now she'll Seriously think that I'm a pervert. Not again! God!

"Oh..." Was the only reply Amelia gave me. She was looking here and there.While fidgeting her fingers. Like she was nervous as hell.Good for me she wasn't looking straight at me...Because if she would have done that.... Then I would have died out of embarrassment. I was nervous as hell.I was sweating... Really badly... What should I say now?!...."Ummm. So I think you should go home now and start packing because... we're leaving tomorrow...I hope you don't have a problem.." I asked trying to finish the awkward silence between us.

"Alright.... Umm..... Thank you.. For informing me... Ermmm.... Can I go now?" While she was speaking i glanced at her...and instantly adverted my gaze. Wait...what? Where the hell is that smile... Which came on her face when she saw me or greeted me?!!..."Yes you can...." I told her and then I noticed something. Her eyes were shining, Wait.... I could see tears in her eyes... Oh god! What happened?! Why is she crying?...I swear I'll break the face of the person who made her cry!!!.... Should I ask her? No... Erick did you just forget what happened some minutes back?....just shut up and start doing your work!!

I saw her turning back and she started extending her steps towards the door.... Slowly..... Is she not well?... No!!!... She's fine erick... You'll embarrass yourself more, after asking her any question. But I'm not guilty!! But she doesn't know that, Just wait for some time....I kept looking at her...she pushed the door and was going out when she turned around to look at me... I instantly started writing something on a paper.... To look busy.... After some time I lifted my head up and saw that she was gone....I looked at her through the glass of my cabin.... Okay! I knew she was crying.... She was looking really week... She took her purse and started keeping all her files in the drawer....while doing that she wiped her tears... Why is she crying?!... I want to ask her....I need to ask her... No erick control yourself... You can't.... And she would be uncomfortable with you asking this question... Because now she won't think that you care about her...She'll think that you...... Well, Leave it... She stormed out of her office and went inside the elevator. The doors of the elevator closed and I released the breathe I was holding.

What have you done Erick Tomlinson?! How will you be able to explain her the whole incident? What the hell have I got myself into? What should I do? I think I should call the best advisor... I picked up the receiver and dialled Ryan's number."Hey man! I need to talk to you..." I said when he picked up the call...."Yeah! Coming.." He replied instantly.... And hung up...

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