An Unexpected Boss

Chapter Four: An unexpected call

The next day I went into the office. It was Saturday so nobody was there. I didn't sleep well and could use a nap, but I needed to get lost in my work. I needed to get my mind off of everything. I was in my office looking though cases when I heard a noise outside. My heart started to beat faster. It was probably nothing why am I freaking out?

Now where is that file I could have sworn it was here. Shit. It's in Max's office, at least he won't be here. I got up and made my way down the hall towards his office. Please please please don't be locked. I put my hand on the door and it opened. Ok now where did he put that case file. I started looking through the pile of files he had on his desk. How can he get anything done with a mess like this? "What are you doing" a stern voice said. I looked up to see Max staring at me. "Im sorry I was just looking for the case file" I said feeling like a child who just got caught taking a cookie from the cookie jar.

"I can see that what I meant was what are you doing here on a Saturday?" He asked. "I could ask you the same thing" I retorted. He looked at me amused. I felt myself smile. "I am a major workaholic and I decided to come in and work today, sue me" I said with a smirk on my face. The corner of his mouth twitched as if he was trying to suppress a smile. He didn't say anything just stared at me his eyes peering into every inch of my soul.

"I should go" I muttered after a long awkward silence. He just nodded as I headed for the door. Right before I left his office, I felt a soft grip on my arm. "How about you stay and we can look over the case together" his expression soft. I didn't know what to make of his statement. Does he not trust me enough to do the work on my own?

I looked down at the floor. "I, um, came in to work today to clear my head from everything that has happened over the last few days and I just need some time to myself right now. Just being around you and knowing that-"

"Don't worry about it, I'll try to stay out of your way" he said coldly closing his door. For some unexplainable reason I felt the need to apologize. There was a pang in my heart and I couldn't help but feel guilty. He's been so kind and understanding, why am I such a jerk! I was about to knock on his door, and apologize when I heard my phone ring from my office.

When I looked at who was calling I sighed. "Hello mom"

"London Lilian Lewis what the hell were you thinking! Why didn't you tell me you were pregnant! Better yet why didn't you tell me you were seeing someone. I mean it's not like I'm your mother or anything!" I took a deep breath before answering " I'm sorry I didn't tell you, I just didn't know how you would react to the news. I mean I'm pregnant and not married, it's shameful" She let out an exasperated gasp. "I need to meet him."

Shit. "Meet who?" I asked "Don't play stupid with me girl, I want to meet him and I want to meet him today, period." I rolled my eyes "But mom-"
"No no no, I'm going to meet him today and that's final. Be here at five pumpkin" she said before hanging up. I set my phone down on my desk and plopped down into my seat. My hands found there way into my hair as I felt my heart race.

Once I calmed down I stood up and made my way to his door. I was about to knock when I stopped myself. How was I going to do this? How was I going to ask him to meet my mom? He's not my boyfriend, and I can't ask him to lie can I? My breathing started to become more rapid and I started to panic. I dat down in the couch in the hallway.

I heard the sound if a door open but was too focused on calming down. "Lilly? Are you alright?" I tried to answer, but the words wouldn't come. Suddenly I felt his arm on mine, and I started to relax. How can he calm me down with just his touch? I looked at him, his blue eyes filled with concern. "M-my mom just called and she uh wants to meet you tonight, but um you don't have to come I can tell her that you are busy or that you-"

"Ok what time?" I gave him a look of shock. "Ok? Ok! That's it? You're going along with this?" I asked shocked. "Look clearly you are stressed and I don't like to see you freak out. You don't need that kind of pressure right now. This situation isn't ideal for any of us but it's happening and we have to find some way to handle it"

Before I could control myself, I hugged him. His body was tense against mine, but then started to relax. "I'm sorry for everything" I muttered as the tears started to come down my cheeks.

He didn't say anything just held me while I cried. Tonight is going to be one hell of an evening.