Chapter 16 I only admire my boss

Ethan observed that ever since Luna came back from that leave, she had been sad and ever lost in thoughts. "You're okay?" he asked when she had brought him some documents. "Yes I'm fine. How is little Leah? Send her my regards," said Luna. "She's fine ever asking about you. I don't know when you will come back and see her. By the way, I wanted to check out on some new restaurant that has just opened but I lacked company. Can you come with me?" Luna thought for a moment and remembered that Bella was excited about dining with him and she said," Uhm if you don't mind can I call my roommate to come? She's a foodie just like me and she would really love to tag along." Ethan really felt bad because he wanted this moment to be for the two of them and maybe become closer but now this.... "It's okay."

When Luna informed Bella, she was on cloud nine. Luna was glad that Bella was finally okay and she seemed to have moved on from her boyfriend unlike her. She wasn't sure if she will ever be able to move on. In the evening at seven thirty, Luna and Ethan reached the hotel and Bella had already reserved them a table. They went to the table and the two friends hugged. "Uhm Good evening Mr. Carter?" greeted Bella as she stretched her hand for a shake which he responded. "Good evening Miss," he replied.

They placed their orders and throughout the whole time, Bella was conversing with Luna telling her how her day was since she was in the field today. She would occasionally steal glances at Ethan and she couldn't help but appreciate how handsome he was. She noticed his thick black hair and wondered how it could feel if she passed her fingers through it. His blue eyes were so captivating, his sharp nose and his thin lips that were so kissable. She also saw how perfect his body was even though he was in a tailored suit. She was broken through her thoughts when the food was brought and they started eating. Bella also noticed the way Ethan looked at Luna with so much tenderness and at one glance she was able to tell his feelings towards her. She saw the way he looked at Luna's lips parting whenever she was going to eat and she thought,' I guess I'm not the only one fantasizing here.' Bella saw the way Ethan looked at her with slight irritation and understood that he wanted the dinner to be for the two of them but naive Luna didn't seem to get it. She therefore took a mental note to decline the next time Luna invited her for anything as long as he's present.

After the dinner, Ethan dropped them off after which he headed towards his home. Inside the house, Luna sat on the couch massaging her sore feet when Bella asked," How do you see your boss?" "Huh? What do you mean?" Luna asked. "As in, let's say he comes and asks you to be his girlfriend what could be your answer?" "Why that question? He definitely can't." "I want a yes or a no," demanded Bella. "I don't know where from you got these ideas but it would be a no." "No? Why? This is Ethan Carter we are talking about!" exclaimed Bella. "I know but he's my boss," said Luna. "And so? Love doesn't ask why," explained Bella. "I only admire my boss and that's all. I don't have such feelings for him Bella would you stop?" she requested.

Bella switched on the TV and they began watching. After sometime an advertisement was passed on TV requesting people to vote for the best celebrity of the year on different social media platforms and among the nominees was Graham Cullen. Luna's mood turned sour and she excused herself and went in her room and locked the door. On reaching, she sat on the floor and leaned against the wall then rested her chin on her folded knees then began crying. This was the first time she was letting herself cry for him because she was losing all her hope. She cried to her heart's content and after an hour, she stood up with a headache and took a shower. She took some tabs for the headache and went to sleep praying that she doesn't dream about him today since he seemed to occupy her dreams these days.

A week passed by and Graham was pleased to see that their Dad had gotten better. They finally left the mansion and he went back to his Villa. As soon as they reached, he said," Vikram prepare the jet. We are leaving for Sun City first thing tomorrow morning." He couldn't wait to see her again.

"Okay if you say so but I had a suggestion," said Vikram. "Anha?"he urged him to continue. "I was suggesting that since the grand competition is in two weeks from now, why don't you first concentrate and train on winning it and after you go look for her. You could even take her on a vacation," he reasoned with him. Graham thought about it and said," But this can't wait Vikram. I don't know what she's thinking of me. I need to talk to her ASAP." "I understand but see Graham, it will be useless to go see her shortly and you again abandon her for training. Freddie is seriously training day and night and remember he's been waiting for this match to take your championship away from you."

Freddie was also a car racer and he always worked hard to defeat Graham. He was so excited about this coming match and wherever he was on interviews he provoked Graham throwing insults at him. He also had a tendency of sleeping with the women Graham had slept with thinking it would hurt him but all his efforts were always in vain.

After a lot of thinking, Graham said," Okay. I will first get done with this match and then fly to Sun City afterwards. But make sure that it's ready. After the competition we are immediately flying and make sure you clear my schedule for a whole month after that." "Okay. That won't be a problem."

With that, Graham decided to postpone his trip to Sun City by waiting for two more weeks not knowing that destiny was going to take it's own course.