Do you trust me?

Eight

-Gabriella POV-

I woke up and flinched when I saw Warren sleeping in front of me.

Then I remembered what happened last night.

I smiled at him and slowly crept out of the bed. I wore my skirt from last night, shoved my blouse into my bag and wrote a note before I left the apartment.

It was still early. Only 7 am. I need to get home to change before work.

-Zach POV-

I stirred in bed for a bit before waking up to find the bed empty. I got up and called out to her.

"Elle? Elle where are you?"

The bathroom was empty, so was the kitchen and living room. Then I saw a note on the bar counter.

Warren,

Thank you for saving me last night. No words can express how much I appreciate and am grateful for it. Thank you for allowing me into your home for the night. I borrowed your shirt and will get it washed before returning it. I went back to change and will see you in the office later. Thank you so much sir.

Gabriella

I searched for her address and went to shower and got dressed.

-Gabriella POV-

George: Hi honey!

My father was already up and was in the kitchen with Angela reading the papers.

"Good morning daddy."

He eyed my outfit for a moment.

George: You just came back?

"Yeah. I.. I just came home to change. I realise I didnt have a change of clothes."

George: Are you wearing a man's shirt?

"Erm.. no daddy. Its a spare shirt I had. I gotta go shower and get ready for work."

I dashed up to my room before he could say another word. He would definitely question me later on this. Oh gosh. How will I explain to him?

I showered and got dressed.

I looked into the mirror. What did Warren want with me? Im not exactly model type. Im short, petite with not much curves. No man ever gave me any attention before. I would be the girl guys will not look at twice.

Nevertheless, I feel like dressing up a bit more today. I wanted to look a bit nicer for Warren today.

So I chose something Ive never worn to work. A black pencil dress which shows off my small waist. I tied my hair up into a messy bun. 

I walked down to kiss my father goodbye.

Angela: Wow Ella. You look hot. Ive never seen you dress like this. Special occasion?

She winked at me.

I blushed hard.

"No.. nothing like that. I just felt like wearing it."

The doorbell sounded.

"Are we expecting anyone?"

Both Angela and my father shook their heads.

I went to answer the door.

I got the shock of my life when I see him.

"Warren?"

-Zach POV-

I was nervous walking up to her front door. No mission had ever made me feel this way. This girl certainly knows how to work me up a sweat.

I rang her doorbell and when she answered, I cannot take my eyes off her.

She looked different. Her outfit. Her hair. I was staring at this beauty in front of me till she sounded. Very much surprised.

Gabriella: Warren?

"Good morning Elle. I thought I could drive you to work?"

Gabriella: Why? Isnt it out of the way for you? How do you even know where I live?

Before I could respond, I saw a man in a wheelchair with another lady pushing him at the door.

George: Honey. Who is that?

Gabriella: Erm.. This is my boss, Warren Ashton. And Warren, this is my father, George Sanders and his nanny, Angela.

"Hi Mr Sanders and Ms Angela. Nice to meet you."

Angela: Aww.. arent you a handsome man. Ive never seen Ella here have a man over.

I could see her blushing a deep red.

Gabriella: Angie!

Angela: Well, can I get you breakfast? Coffee?

"Oh thats ok. Im here to pick Gabriella up for work."

Angela: Well, you shouldnt be late then. Ella, you better get going.

George: But...

Angela: Come one George, we have breakfast to finish. And we can go for a walk.

She pushed George out to the kitchen leaving me and Gabriella standing at the doorway.

Gabriella: Well, I still have a lot of questions but we should get going before they come back.

She picked up her bag and put on her heels.

After I pulled out of the kerb, she asked me all the questions again.

"Easy Elle. I am the Manager of HR so I have my ways to find your address. You left without me knowing and I was worried about you after you know.. last night."

Gabriella: Thank you Warren but Im fine. I could really get to work on my own. I dont want to trouble you.

"It is really no trouble Elle. Im happy to do it."

She smiled and looked out.

"Elle?"

She turned to me.

"You look beautiful today."

I could see her face turning red.

Gabriella: Thank you. You look good too.

Gabriella: Anyway Warren, could you maybe drop me off a block away?

I looked at her confused.

"Why? Where are you going?"

Gabriella: Work but I dont want people to question if we arrive together.

I looked at her pleading eyes.

"Alright then. With one condition."

She looked puzzled.

"You come to my place for dinner?"

She looked surprise but nodded with a smile.

I dropped her off where I know it was safe and head to office. Not long after, she knocked on my door.

Gabriella: Good morning sir. I brought you coffee to say thank you. I didnt know what you like so I got you black if thats ok.

"Its perfect just how I like it. But there really is no need for it. Thank you for it anyway."

She smiled and turned to walk out.

"Elle?"

She turned to me.

"Ill pick you up at 6 at the same place I dropped you off?"

Gabriella: Sure sir. Would you require anything else?

I shook my head before she left.