Made For You

Chapter Five

(Ruby)

Ruby dropped the files on the desk as she looked at Damien who was standing by the blinds.

He looked at her, "Work is done?"

She refused to talk. She was annoyed as she waited for him to name what she needed to fix next.

Damien walked to the chair and sat down. He sighed and looked up at her. Her cheeky nature amused him. Always did.

"Is there something else, you'd like me to do, Mr. Owusu?" She asked him, sounding serious and not wanting him to sense the irritation in her voice.

"Well," He stood from the chair and walked to her.

She was surprised at his gesture and wondered why he was approaching her.

"Call me, Damien." He said softly. Closer to her.

He clearly towered her and she had to look up to see his face. Meeting his eyes, her heart thumped. His nearness was making it difficult for her to keep her composure. She could feel her palms sweating. She could feel the warmth of his body even with him standing some inches afar.

"Sir..." She said, her voice trailed.

"Yes, Ruby?" He said, looking deep into her eyes.

"The files are on... " She said, keeping her hands by her side and taking a step back.

"I know." He said firmly, his eyes not leaving hers.

Ruby gulped. What was he doing? Didn't he know it was inappropriate for him to flirt with his employee? And besides she had a boyfriend.

"Mr. Owusu... I mean, Damien..." She stuttered.

He tucked her hair behind her ear, "Mmm hmm?"

"I have a boyfriend." She stated, looking at him.

He paused and took a step back. "I know that." 

He knew? How? She wondered as she furrowed her brows.

"I'll go through the files, then." He said and walked back to his desk.

"And I'll be in my office." She said and immediately walked out.

Once outside, she exhaled, her hand on her chest. What just happened there? She asked herself. Sighing again, she straightened her dress and walked on.

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(Ruby)

Ruby was cuddled in the sofa as she watched a movie with Andy.

He stroked her hair and kissed her shoulder, but she was too lost in her thoughts to notice them.

She was still thinking about what had happened at the office. She was thinking about Damien.

"Want some ice cream?" Andy asked her.

She didn't respond, still engrossed in her thoughts.

"Baby?" He called.

"Yeah," She answered, startled.

"Is everything okay?" He asked.

She nodded. "Yeah."

"You're sure?"

"Sure. What did you say?" She looked at him.

"Ice cream." He said.

Ruby nodded with a smile.

He stood up to get the ice cream.

Ruby sighed. What was she doing? Thinking about another man whilst with Andy? That was not fair. Her mother would have scolded her if she knew about this.
She bit her lip so hard it hurt.

She had to stop thinking about him. Damien was her boss. The only person she had to think about was Andy. She reminded herself as she waited for him to bring the ice cream.

She leaned in the sofa and stared at the TV, trying to catch up with the movie.