Always In A Million Years

4

Hera McQueen

"What do you say, Miss McQueen?" Zachary asked.

"Um.." I don't know what to say. Firstly, I need to run it through the partners of the company. And even if they somehow agree with it, will I be able to pay for the other floor.

When the confirmation for floors was passed by the board members of the Deighton Empire, I insisted to pay fifty-five percent of the cost we are willing to pay to buy them. And rest was filled by dad's firm which I intended to pay back in a year with interest.

"Mr. Deighton, may I have word with you in private?" I asked after giving much thought about his proposal.

He nodded. We went inside one of the private rooms. He waited for me to say first.

"Mr. Deighton I am-"

"Zachary." He cut in.

"What?" I asked him confused.

"Please call me Zachary or Zac." He said.

"Oh" How difficult would it be to call him by his name?

"And you may call me by Hera or- Hera-b-," I said to him. I mentally facepalm myself for almost blurting name my family call. I could see a slight smirk forming on his face.

I cleared my throat, "As I was saying, I am thankful for you for the offer, I would accept the offer for sharing the conference room. But I have to decline for the room you have for me." I said and the smirk on his face turned in a thin line.

"May I ask why?" He asked.

"As you know the contract is only for two floors, and you are offering another one that too one shared by the CEO of the company. I am sure you have to ask your dad about it. And then we may have to re-think about the price we are paying for the branch." I explained. He listened carefully to what I have said, before replying.

"I understand your worry. But you should know as from next month I would be having the top floor for myself. And I have no problem sharing it with you. And as for the pay, I would say whatever you and your firm agree with, we will take it. That side was never in much of use so if with your needs it comes to state it's purpose we have no problem with that." He offered. His eyes were gleaming with confidence as his body tower over mine. Being around business world, people who rules it, tend to intimidate you with power they hold, but with Zachary, he doesn't have to put an effort. People respect him enough to fall for what he have to serve.

In short time that I have came to know him, he is confident in what he does and had to offer. He is steps ahead with all the possible solutions for hurdle that could happen.

I smiled gratefully, "Then I guess, we have sealed another deal with you." I said extending my hand for a shake, which he did. "Thank you so much, Mr. Deighton - Zachary." I corrected myself when he gave me a look.

"It's all my pleasure doing business with you, Sunshine." He said with a smirk on his handsome face.

"Sunshine?"

"That's what I thought of you when I see you," he said that smoothly, coming a little closer to my face, yet maintaining enough distance that I could smell his amorous cologne. I could feel a blush creeping up my face.

What a flirt.

"I should get back to work and let Ron know about the change of plans," I smoothly slide out of the door ignoring whatever he had to say.

**

Construction and setting up the office went steady from then. I called dad to let him know about the extended half floor. He agreed and insisted on paying half a million more to the actual cost for it. I cave to it for now. I quickly draft a new contract with Deighton Co. and mail it to Zachary's team that day itself.