Married to Three (bxb)

Chapter 18- A new Friend

Ring.....ring.... ring.

I turned off the alarm I had set on my phone and got up quickly before sleep tempted me again. I had to go to the office today and I did not want to be late. I got ready and took my laptop, wallet and phone and called a cab while I took out an apple from the refrigerator.

I ate the apple on my way as the cab dropped me in front of Warner Inc. office. I went inside and greeted the receptionist and then stepped inside the elevator and pressed the button for the 10th floor.

I went to Sabine's desk which was right outside Mr. Smith's cabin. She was a women in her thirties and worked as Mr. Smith's secretary. I informed her about my scheduled meeting for today and she asked me to wait while she went inside the cabin. She came out and told me to go inside. I thanked her and knocked before opening the door slightly. Mr. Smith greeted me with a smile and asked me to come in.

"Good morning Sir", I greeted.

"Morning Mr. Reynolds. How have you been these days?"

"I have been good sir. I have completed the designs and would like to show those to you".

"Alright, let's start then".

I opened my laptop and showed him the designs I had completed. Mr. Smith looked impressed with my designs and my Gummy bears cried inside with joy.

He asked me to accompany him for the site visit and I agreed.

He took me to the site and provided me the details about the upcoming project . It was a new hotel and Warner Inc. has taken the contract for its interior design. We took a tour of the hotel building and then came back to the office. Back in the office Mr. Smith discussed few more things with me and then gave me my first Pay check for the designs I had submitted.

I was beyond happy. It was my first pay check and finally I had my own money. I thanked his boss and went to the ground floor. As I was exiting the building, I was stopped by someone who called my name.

I turned around and found Paul standing there with a wide smile.

"Hey you... leaving already", he said as he walked towards me.

"Hey to you too", I smiled at him and shook his hand in return.

"So you did not bother to call me while you were here Evan. I am hurt", he said with a pout.

"Sorry Paul, I really forgot. I am really sorry", I replied apologetically.

"Have lunch with me?", he asked expectantly.

"Uh.. well", I hesitated.

"Don't you want to make it up to me ", he gave me the puppy eyes .

"Okay alright", I finally agreed.

"I know a good restaurant nearby. Let's go there".

"Okay".

The said restaurant was at 2 minutes' walk and we entered it. It had a homey look. A few customers there sitting in the small booths.

We took an empty booth near the window. The waiter came and asked for our order. I ordered buffalo wings and Paul opted for fried steak. For drinks both of us went for Soda.

We had a light discussion about work and each others likes and dislikes while the food came. I refrained from telling him that I was married to the owners of Sharkey enterprise the Ace in the diamond and gemstone industry.

The food came and we indulged in it and made small useless talks.

I found Paul to be easygoing and charming just like Pat.

I was about to grab another piece of the buffalo wings when suddenly Paul leaned towards me and brought his hand near my face. He grazed his thumb near the corner of my lips while I stared at him dumbly.

"There... you had ketchup over there", he said smiling as he pulled away.

"Oh.. thanks", I responded blushing slightly .

"I am glad that you agreed to come with me today", Paul told me while wiping his hands with a tissue. His face showed genuine happiness and that made me feel happy that someone other than my supposed family which meant mostly Pat enjoyed my company.

"Me too Paul."

The waiter came with the bill and I pulled out my wallet to pay my part of the bill but Paul pushed it away.

"Now now ... don't make me feel bad Evan. I insisted to have lunch with you so it's my treat ", he said.

"No it's fine Paul..."

"Evan please", he was stern this time and I sighed in defeat and allowed him to pay for my lunch.

We stood and came out of the restaurant and I called a cab to go home.

We waited outside while the cab arrived .

"So next time you better inform me while you come here", Paul said with a wink.

"Ofcourse Paul I will. No forgetting next time. And thanks for the lunch".

"My pleasure Evan", he bowed dramatically and I laughed.

The cab came and we bid each other goodbye.

I texted Pat on my way back but he did not reply instantly. Maybe he was busy .

I was lying on my bed watching some videos on my phone when someone jumped on my back. I wasn't surprised, too used to the antics of this child.

"You are back", I exclaimed trying to turn around so that the child will fall off my back.

"Hello to you husband", he said as he got up and sat beside me.

"So you did not tell me you were coming today", I said crossing my arms.

"I wanted to surprise you", he answered.

"Hmm.. okay. So I wanted to tell you that I got my first pay-check today", I told him excitedly.

"Wow that's cool dude, let's party".

"What about playing some X-box and ordering pizza", I asked.

"Cool.. let's roll", he grinned.

So we spent the entire evening playing games, eating pizza huddled next to each other.

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Drizzle