Secret Love (Rye Beaumont FF)

Chapter 5

Megan's pov:

In a few minutes I have a meeting with roadtrip and their manager, Blair.
I'm in my office getting the papers ready waiting for Natalie to get in the room and tell me that they're here.
I love their project and I'm happy to help them realizing it.
I had just finished preparing the sheets when Natalie knocked on the door and told me they arrived.
I got up from my chair and took a look at my reflection in the window, checking if I looked OK.
I don't know why but this morning I spent more than usual in front of the mirror.
Today I wore a pair of black trousers, a pinky-nude top, a white elegant jack, which made the outfit look more professional, and of course some nude-color heels.
I had my hair up in a loose bun and I had my glasses on.
I followed Natalie out of the office and immediately saw the boys and Blair.
Rye was the first one I saw, our eyes met and a wide smile appeared on his face.
I reminded myself that I had to be professional so I smiled warmly and moved my gaze on the group and not just on him.

Megan:" hello, if you follow me in the conference room we can get started."

I spoke smiling before heading to the conference room.
Once again Mr Smith let me use this room because of the amount of people I'm meeting.
we all got in and took a seat before starting working.
This time Blair spoke more then the boys as they already told me their ideas.

Blair:" that's what i think is better."

I nodded as he finished speaking.

Magan:" yes, it might work as well but I think it's better if we first think about the merch and then about their sponsors."

Blair:" well, you're the expert so we do what you think is better. "

He laughed a bit and I smiled back.
Then we continued working on the project.

Megan:" that's it. The project is done.
I'll send you a mail with the final project. "

I said as I finished the draft of the project.

Blair:" yes, perfect. "

Megan:" next time we'll discuss the design for the website. Do you have any preference for the day. "

I asked opening my agenda.
Then we agreed on meeting again next Monday.
Then I shook everyone's hand and they left.
As I got back in my office I noticed that I forgot my notebook in the conferece room so I went there and got it.
Just before leaving the room I saw a black jacket on a chair.
I got it and brought with me in my office.
I think it's rye's but I'm not sure.
I hope one of them comes to get it.
Just as I sat down I heard a knock on the door.

Megan:" come in."

I said taking off my glasses.
The door opened and rye got in.

Rye:"hey, I forgot my jacket. Natalie told me you might have it."

He said closing the door behind him.
I got up and took his jacket from the back the chair next to my shelves.

Megan:" here is your jacket. You always forget everything."

I said handing him the jacket.

Rye:" I know, thanks. "

He smiled taking the jacket.

Megan:" you're welcome."

Then he turned around and grabbed the doorknob but just before opening the door he looked at me.

Rye:" also, I was wondering if you'd like to grab something with me when you finish here. "

Megan:" I already told you we should keep our relationship purely professional."

Rye:" please? Just think about it. I'll give you my number so when you decide you can call or text me. "

He smiled.

Megan:" ok. "

He stepped closer to my desk took a pen and wrote his number on a sticky note.

Rye:" thanks. see you later. "

He grinned widely before leaving my office.
As he left Natalie got in.

Natalie :" what did he want?"

She aksed sitting down on a chair.
She loves gossiping.

Megan:" he left his jacket here but he also aksed me if I wanted to eat with him after work."

She squealed a bit.

Natalie:" it's a date!"

She said a bit to loudly, getting up from the chair.
I shushed her and she sat back down.

Megan:" it's not. We just met again after four years and he has a girlfriend. "

Natalie:" it doesn't mean you can't go out with him. It's not like you're doing anything wrong. Did you say yes?"

She asked excitedly.

Megan:"I haven't answered yet. He left me his number."

Natalie :" what are you waiting for? Text him and say yes."

Megan:" I don't know. He's a client. We shouldn't go out."

Natalie :" no one will know it."

I hesitated before taking my phone and deciding to text him.
I dialled the number on my phone and saved it.
Then I texted him saying that i would finish work at six and he answered saying that he would be in my office in time.
Natalie left my office and I started working, again.
I tried to focus so hard but it didn't really work: I kept thinking about rye.
I don't understand why he keeps aksing me out when he has a girlfriend.
But at the same time I'm happy about it.
It's like the old times when we used to go out so often that we barely had time without each other.
When we broke up at first I missed him a lot but over the years I nearly forgot him.
Now he's back in my life. I saw him twice and I think I might be in love with him. Again.
That's wrong though,isnt it?
He has a girlfriend and he's also a client.
It's against the company rules and my rules.
Although I think he wouldn't cheat I don't want to be the other girl.
And if Mr Smith would find out I'd be in so much trouble.
But it's just a small fantasy in the back of my head.
He's taken, he loves her and he won't leave her for me.
He's famous. I bet she's a model or something and that she's really beautiful.
I work on a office, nothing as exciting as being a model.
I tried to shut my thoughts off but it didn't work so I just gave in and stopped trying.
My gaze was stuck on the clock, waiting for the number six to appear on the screen.
I counted every minute wondering about what will happen during this, so called by Nat, "date".
I don't think it's a date I think it is a way to catch up.
That's it. Nothing less and nothing more.