Destined hearts

Chapter X

Michael.

Her mood seem to be completely different this morning. Her smiles were brief and professional.  She did throw a few cautious smiles while talking with Sartorius but other than that, it was cold. I wondered if her fiance was to blame for her mood this morning. Lover's squabble so soon in the relationship. That was none of my business anyway but I couldn't help think about it and compare myself to him. I wondered when and where she met him. And also who he was. Why did I care? If they have problems wasn't it good for me? I know it was selfish of me but, can't a man hope.

I watched as she took up her cup to her perfect lips before placing them back on the table and licking her bottom lip. I bit my lip completely mesmerized. Why did everything she does feel sensual. Her gaze strayed up and met mine. Her face formed a slight frown before dropping to my lips and looking away embarrassed with her cheeks reddening. I smiled cheekily... I wonder what went through her mind when she did that... Was she thinking about my lips for that fleeting second? I could still remember how she squirmed in my arms each time we kissed, how she moaned and bent her neck when I kissed her neck and when I bite on her skin causing hickeys...

"So what do you think about it Mr Donovan ? ..."

I blinked before looking up to who addressed me. It was Mr. Tarun I think... "How efficient would this be and what are the possible calculated risks, expenses and losses? How exact are your stats?..."

"We... we still need to work on it." I stuttered.

"We can't keep winding time which we don't have... You get to work with both teams and bring in the reports. Our work here will keep pulling out at this rate and we can't keep waste any second." She said.

"Just like he said, teams of both companies should work together so as to increase efficiency and speed up things." Sartorius backed up.

"Yes sirs." The rest of the employees present answered.

"You ok?" Nate whispered a little worried.

"Yea I'm ok." I replied regaining my composure.

Wow. That was a close call. A little more and ...

"That will be all for today. I'll be looking forward to hear the plans you come up with. Meeting is closed." He said.

Everyone stood up to leave and I gathered the remainder of files before me. As I was about to stand, Nate grabbed my arm and pulled me back to my chair. I frowned at his slight aggressive action.

"If you want me to stay back you could just ask like a normal person would." I said with a scowl.

"Yea, except the rest of normal people don't need to find you pitching a tent from ogling Sartorius' interior designer." He whisper-yelled.

I looked down and it was definitely bad. Uh damn it! Of all days for this kinda shit to happen it had to be here and now.  I looked up and was grateful most of the people in where out already. Except for Sartorius and her who looked to have shared a joke because she was laughing till he turned to me. Shit!

"You ok Donovan?" He asked.

"Yea all good." I replied with a brief smile

"Good. I like the way you handle things meticulously to every detail. Was thinking of lunch some time? You game?" He proposed with a smile but she gripped his arm tightly and give him a weird look. Her smile totally gone.

"Well..." I looked to her and her eyes were clearly warning me to say no. "Uhm... I'm not sure..."

"Oh nonsense, it'll be fine and we won't be long. If not we could always settle for dinner. The cool night air will be refreshing for thoughts and a clear mind."