chapter 37

Louise pov*

After the horse drawn carriage ride , my stomach decided to let it be known that it has been neglected all day. Somehow, with all the stress of moving into Alex 's apartment, I'd somehow forgotten to eat anything. Alex shot me an amused look.

'Okay well clearly it's time for food, lucky for you I know a nice little restaurant around the corner so it won't be too long,' he said as he grabbed my hand and started walking. I couldn't help noticing that he had incredibly soft hands for a man. Barely paying attention to where we were going, I pumped into someone, the force of impact yanking my hand out of Alex's and making me land on the cold hard ground.

Grumbling to myself I struggled pulling myself back up, glancing up to see an andry Alex glaring at the stranger who just simply stood over me with a scowl. Scared he might do something to make the situation worse I tried to think of ways to defuse the situation.

'Watch where your going next time,' the stranger growled as I finally stood. The nerve! He was in just as much fault.

'It's your fault too dumbass, it's already hard enough seeing oncoming traffic from down here but giants like you have no excuse, and maybe next time apologies when you knock someone down,' I said frostily sending him the stink eye, before side stepping him and held my hand out for Alex to take. I was surprised that Alex hadn't blown up at the wierdo like I was expecting him too. Smiling at the little progress he was showing I gave his hand a small squeeze as we reached the reasturant he must have been talking about. It was such a classy little boutique with fairy lights used for decoration. Quickly finding a seat I  scanned the menu before find something I liked even to drag him  however was quickly stopped.

'So tell me about yourself Louise,?' He asked off me as I pulled out the chair opposite him making myself comfortable. 'What would you like to know? I'm afraid I'm terrible boring.'

'Tell me about your family, do you have any siblings? What made you agree to work with me.' He asked as though it was an interview even though I already knew it was something completely else.

'In an only child but I grew up surrounded by all my cousins who are a lot younger so I found myself babysitting very frequently. I guess it's instilled a big sister kind of vibe in me,' I answered truthfully as I thought back to my childhood with a smile, 'even though we're not that well off, my mum never made me feel left out and worked so hard, I owe her a lot and for working for you, your the best company in our field I'd have to be stupid to let an opportunity to use my degree run away from me like that .'

Suddenly feeling very  self conscience at the intense look he was sending my way, a small shiver ran down my spine and I blushed as he smirked at the effect he had on me. I was going to ask about him about his family before realising it was very common knowledge. Deciding to stick to something safe, I asked about work.

'So tomorrow at work, am I going to be getting a lift in with you? What time are operational working hours?' I asked as I took a sip of my drink.

'Well obviously since we live together you'll be getting a lift from me every day and we leave at 8:00 every morning, I'll make sure your outfit is worn appropriate .' He answered me smoothly. I couldn't help but want to pat my hair down, Alex had a predatory look in his eyes. 

'Okay look, we will be having lunch at 12 Tomorrow and most days unless we're busy or a meeting over flows, lunch breaks are half an hour long too, and  don't forget the rules. No males are to come within 2 meters if you.'

I couldn't help but roll my eyes at him and scowl.

'How could I when my boss is being so overbearing. What if I Make friends, how am I meant to explain to them that I'm having lunch with the boss.' Almost instantly his eyes seemed to darken with anger.

'Look here pumpkin, you need to stop thinking about how others are going to perceive you because you won't last very long if you don't. I'm not gonna lie and say everyone at my company is kind and caring cause they are not. The can be some of the most rude, judgemental people you will ever meet and if you show even the slightest amount of fear, especially in the boardroom, they will break you, am I understood?' He asked me angrily. My face soften as I realised what he said was very true. I put too much into what everyone else thought if I had forgotten what was important. I needed to prove to everyone and myself that I was qualified and deserved this job. I couldn't afford to get my feelings hurt if someone was being mean to me and lord knows I could not run to Alex with all my problems because realistically, he would probably just make it worse.

'Okay, I promise from now on to stop caring what anyone else thinks and to just focus on me and my goals,' I said gently, my next sentence forgotten as my food arrived. We are in quite silence, very content with the previous conversation when u heard a click from my right side. Confused, i turned my head to come face to face with the bottom of a camera lens.

I heard Alex release a slew of curses as he pulled out some notes from his wallet and threw it on the table before hoisting me up by grabbing my hand before stalking away from the window. Pulling me closer so that he could wrap his arm firmly around my waist, he guided us out the restaurant only to be attacked by a slew of paparazzi that he simply ignored. He pulled me closer as we barged past the and towards his car. I hadn't realised he had called his driver, when had he had the time? Maybe he just followed us everywhere. Opening the door for me, he hustled me in quickly before following after me. Once safely inside, he let out a weary sight before rubbing his hands up and down his face before turning to face me.

'I hope you meant what you said about focusing on yourself and not what anyone else thinks because you'll most likely be front cover to every magazine in New York come tomorrow morning,' he said grimacing as he took in my shocked expression.

'I know your gonna hate me for this but I might need to get you some bodyguards.'

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Notes:

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