Maksim Eugene Patrenchco

Chapter 2

A few people were in the room already seated and looked like we only waited for the boss himself and someone else. Christine, the boss's assistant came in and then Elijah, who was in charge of everything while the boss wasn't in town. I got to know him a little bit, he was cool and everything. We hung out a few times so he was good people. Next came the guy from the elevator, everyone settled down real quick.

"Afternoon, I trust everyone is prepared for their presentations" he said, all while looking at me. I felt like my dress was too tight right now. He stared at me as if I was naked.

We all nodded and the meeting started. We all went about informing him about what has and is happening in out respective departments and all collaborated on a few ideas about the project we had coming up since we all had a part in it.

The meeting concluded after about 3 hours, and I was tired. I started to rethink working at the office versus working at home tonight.
"Ms Tremble, please come to my office" I was speechless, did I say something wrong in my presentation earlier or ...
"Yes sir" I said quickly while cutting my little investigation in my head short.

I followed him to his office and I wasn't surprised to see it looking breathtaking. He undeniably had the best view of the city.
I felt his gaze on me and I didn't bother looking up at him. I stood in one spot and tried my hardest to not fidget under his gaze.
"Sit down" he said. I looked up to see him siting in his chair.
"Sir, I Uhm,,did I say something wrong in the meeting?" I asked not sure why he wanted me in his office.
"No, everything was perfect, I just wanted to get to know you" he said. Something about the way he said it made it sound like he wanted to know more than the professional get to know you.
"I'm sure you've read my resume" I said looking Jim square in the eye and daring myself not to back down.

"Oh I did, and heard a lot about you from Elijah, seems like my brother found a friend." He said running his hand through his beard. Lord, I wanted to run my fingers through his beard. I cleared my throat, my thoughts need to stay professional.
"Brother." I said as if a light bulb went off in my head. "Elijah is your brother, wait don't answer, I were the similarities" I said and that brought a smile to his face. He had a dimple on his right cheek. Could this man get any more handsome.

"Have dinner with me tonight." Oh nope, no, this has to stay professional, as tempting as he is, o couldn't mix work with pleasure.
"No!" I said laughing a little. "I'm good" I started getting up and pulling my dress down, "if that's all sir" I said cutting this conversation

"Maksim, call me Maksim" he said getting up coming my way. I grabbed my things and started walking to the door.
"Sir, have a great evening" with that I made a quick dash out of his office. I felt his gaze as I made my way to the elevator. Could this elevator take any longer. As soon as it got here, I scurried inside and hid behind the button panel.

How could a man affect me with just his voice, I was screwed. This couldn't be happening. I couldn't be a cliche, plus the man is white, Lord knows the chance of a serious relationship with him lasting. I was not what white men usually go for. I was far from slim and I didn't look like the other ladies. Why am I even entertaining thoughts of even starting a relationship with him. As soon as I got to my floor I was glad it was nearly empty meaning people we on their way home.

I got my stuff and decided to work from home. I'm sure I could focus just a little bit to get work done and not have