Chapter Twelve

Scarlet's Pov ~~~

He opened the door and a beautiful woman entered inside the apartment with a warm smile. She is tall; have wavy brown hair paired with honey brown eyes.

She was carrying few bags along with her and gave Alexander a warm hug and then turned towards me with an amused look.

"Uh....did I interrupt something?"

She asked with an eyebrow raised at us.

"Yes. No!"

Alexander and me we both exclaimed together and then looked at each other. The women started laughing and she pulled me into a warm hug.

I was blushing like hell.

"You are so beautiful in person. Oh... sorry... I am Estelle, Ashton's wife."

She said with a sweet smile.

"Ashton is my elder brother and they have two kids." Alexander said while looking into the bag which was brought by Estelle.

I nodded and was about to introduce myself but she cut me off.

"I know Scarlet you are his PA. I hope he is treating you well dear." She narrowed her eyes at him.

"Yes." I said quickly..

"Why did you want to meet me?" Alexander asked Estelle while offering her a glass of orange juice.

She took it from him happily and took a sip of it and replied,

"Oh...umm...Actually I came to inform you that mother has called us all for dinner tonight and bring Scarlet as well along with you."

"Me?" I asked with a surprise.

She nodded with a smile.

"Okay. We will be there. Now, we have to go to office so hurry up and get ready." He gave me the bag and I went into the bedroom to change.

After half an hour we all got into the car and on the way I got to know that Estelle is an interior designer and love to do shopping. She loves Ashton and her kids a lot as she told me little things about them which brought huge smile on her face. She is such a down to earth person and we instantly became friends.

We dropped her and said our goodbyes and headed to our office for work.

Ava greeted us with a smile and I acknowledged her with a hi while we entered the office together.

I was sitting in my cabin and doing my own work while he was in his cabin, doing his own work. We haven't spoken about anything regarding previous night or about today's kiss. During my short break I called up Taylor to inform her that I am fine and will be back late as dinner is at Mr. Pearce's place.

It was all work and in the end of the day I was exhausted. It was time to wrap up and head for dinner.

We reached his household and I was

in awe with the two little adorable kids who ran towards Alexander.

"Hey, easy there little devils." He held up both of them and placed kisses on each of their cheeks. They kissed him back together.

Woah....Who is this person? What happened to my boss?

He is so different and easy going with kids.

So cute!

Mrs. Pearce came rushing towards us with happiness spread across her face. She hugged me first with warmth and I felt ... like she is my mother. I love the way she is -Beautiful, Loving and a very Caring mother.

This asshole of my boss is so lucky to have her as his mom.

She smiled and enveloped him in her arms. He kissed her on the forehead and we entered home.

We all greeted each other and then sat down for dinner. The kids were adorable and they instantly became my friends. They even invited me to play with them. After sometime they got tired and fell asleep.

Mr. Pearce, Ashton and Alexander were busy talking about work. While Mrs. Pearce, Estelle and I were having conversation regarding new gossips and stuff.

Later on, Ashton, Estelle and kids left and I was still here with Mrs. Pearce.

'Mrs. Pearce do you want me to help you with anything?"

"No dear, it'd fine I will clean all these dishes. You must be tired with all work.

I know. Working with Alex is difficult. But he is a softy at heart and different from among us."

"Yes. He is. Different."

She smiled. But soon her expression changed and a painful look took over her face.

"Mrs. Pearce is something wrong?"

"He was so happy before and now he is so closed off, since his last relationship it all changed. She ruined him and now he has immersed himself in work.

We were so worried about him and hence made him stay with us. I didn't like the way he suffered all alone in his apartment, all drunk and partying." She said with tears in her eyes.

"Mrs. Pearce. It's alright." I placed my hand on her shoulder and comforted her.

"Oh dear, please drop the formalities and just call me Annie." She said lovingly while wiping away her tears.

"Annie, don't you worry your son is a very good man." She hugged me and kissed me on my forehead.

"I know....and he is a bit different now. Much happier than before and I know the reason why." She said with a smile while holding my face with a look which I couldn't decipher.

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After a while, Alexander dropped me at my apartment. We never spoke a word with each other. He just drove away.

But I was totally occupied with all the thoughts about him.

He has plagued my mind with his images and actions.

And all I could feel and imagine is his soft lips on mine.

Well, Taylor wanted to know everything about what happened since that night at the charity event and I shared with her all of it but not in detail.

She was way too happy and excited about me and him.

But I am not.

I don't want to get into a relationship with him......

Alexander's Pov~~~

I want to see her.

Damn!

It's Sunday, I hope she is home.

The night when I was drunk and angry at her for being with someone else I realized that I want her to be ...Only mine.

I was worried as she was nowhere to be found. Then when I saw her standing with that guy made my blood boil and so I dragged her away from him.

I was so jealous. Yes. Because she was smiling when she was with him and looked happy. It's not the same way when she is with me.

I know, I tend to lose my calm and temper but I do apologize for that.... right?

I want me to be the reason of her smiles and laughter.

I want to make her happy and.....

Oh god! What is wrong with me?

What have you done to me Scarlet?

I am going insane now!

I just.... I just wanted her to be with me, so I took her to my apartment.

She was looking so gorgeous in that dress and I couldn't take my eyes off her.

I don't know what took over me that when I looked into her eyes, I had an urge to kiss her so I pulled her towards me and kissed her light pink lips.

Her lips were so soft and kissable that I couldn't stop myself but she pushed me away and I didn't wanted to stop.

I wanted to touch her. I was on top of her but she looked scared and reluctant.

I don't want her to be scared of me. I don't want to hurt her in anyways.

I just want to be with her and make her happy. I want to see her smile and that twinkle in her eyes.

She is different from all the other girls that I have ever met in my life.

She is simple, considerate, efficient, smart, and beautiful and the list goes on.

And I have this feeling that I don't want to lose her in anyway.

I have never felt this way before, not even with Cherry.

I really don't know what exactly this feeling is towards her. I want to figure it out myself.

I want her to be with me.

I need to talk with her right away.

I grabbed my car keys and headed over to her apartment.

Damn I miss her so much.

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I was standing outside her apartment door.

Restless, excited, happy...the feeling that I am going through is immense.

God!

I pressed the doorbell and stood there outside patiently while leaning onto the wall next to me.

What the hell!

"Who is it?" A voice echoed from inside the room.

What the hell! Why is he here that too without his shirt?

What the hell is going on here? I thought to myself.

I didn't show my confusion, anger and surprised expressions to him. Instead I calmly entered her apartment and asked him,

"Where is she?"

Just then, she came out asking about who is on the door?

"Umm... Sir, what are you doing here?" She asked me surprised.

I somehow suppressed my anger within me and looked at her intently.

She is wearing a white tank top and black shorts while he stood beside her shirtless.

"I wanted to talk to you. But I think you need to have to do some explanation before I start talking with you." I looked into her eyes and said.

She just stood there confused.

Damn.

"Get dressed. We are going out." I said a bit harshly.

"Woah...wait so he is your boss?" He asked her with raised eyebrows.

"Umm... Sir, he is my friend Derek.

Derek, he is my boss Mr. Alexander Pearce." She introduced us to each other.

I just gave him a blank look when he put forward his right hand for me to shake I ignored him, looked at Scarlet and ordered her to get ready.

Drake or... whatever his name is... went and sat onto the couch with his laptop to continue whatever he was doing.

While she quickly went inside got ready in thirty minutes and stood in front of me.

I immediately grabbed her hand and left the apartment without giving a second glance to the guy.

We entered into the car and took off towards the place where I have decided to surprise her.