Chapter Fourteen

It got interrupted and I pushed him back, turned around to see who is it?

"What are you doing here?" He asked in a stern voice. I could see that he is angry and he is holding my hand to control his temper.

"Baby, I am here to see you. I want to talk with you in private." She said and then stared at me angrily.

"Cherry. You do know that I am not interested to talk with you or ..." He said while tightening his grip on my hand and she interrupted him.

"Alexander...." She pleaded.

I was not at all interested in this drama and I hate her and I don't get good vibes from her.

"Excuse me." I said and decided to leave the two of them alone and get back to work but Alexander stopped me again.

"Scarlet you are not going anywhere. Cherry, if you want to say something then say it... or else leave. I have important work to be done here." He said leaving no room for argument.

"Why. Why can't you give me a chance? I am sorry for what I did. Please forget the past and give me a chance to prove you." She said while looking at him hopefully.

"You and Me....We.... It's past. There is no future, no chance for us to be together. I gave you chances in the past several times but you screwed it. You are a selfish person Cherry. You can only love yourself. "He seethed in anger.

"If not me then why are you with her? She has got no standard, no money, no fame, she is a nothing. God knows what she did for a living, before working with you.....Why this wench?" She yelled back at him.

I became stiff and I felt hurt. Her words were echoing in my head. I closed my eyes to calm myself.

"Don't you dare say anything about her...you have no right." He warned while pointing a finger at her.

"But that's the truth. She is a loser who wants some attention, fame and money. The easier way is to be with you Alexi. Girls like her will do anything to get there. Baby..."

"Cherry...you..." Before Alexander could complete his sentence, I gave a tight slap on her left cheek.

"Enough. You have no right to insult me like that. You don't even know me. How can you just degrade me like this when I haven't done anything wrong. Don't you dare.... talk about me like that ever.

I have no interest in his money, status, attention or power. Keep that in mind. Now if you please excuse me." I left his cabin as I was fuming in anger.

I was pissed off. Never in my life have I ever come across such a situation.

I resumed my work so that I get distracted and it helped me to calm myself. After an hour I saw Cherry leaving from his cabin.

Right after that he came inside my cabin and pulled me into a warm hug.

"Sorry. She is a selfish bitch. Please ignore her words." He soothed me while rubbing his hand on my back.

"Sir, I... I am fine. It's okay. "I assured him while pushing him a bit away and I maintained a distance between us.

"Okay. Umm... can you get me some coffee to my cabin?" He asked while running his hand through his hair. He looked tired and I nodded a yes to him.

After 15 minutes I got him a cup of coffee and placed it on his desk. He was now busy reading documents and attending a call. So I left and went onto do my work. At the end of shift I was exhausted.

I packed up my things and left my cabin. Alexander was waiting nearby to the elevator, as soon as he saw me he pushed onto the button.

Elevator came and we entered together, there was just silence. Once when we reached the ground floor, he tugged my arm and said,

"You are coming with me. I'll drop you home." I couldn't argue and he pulled me towards the parking area, entered into his car and he started driving.

He broke the silence by asking me,

"Have you booked the tickets for us?"

"Yes. Our flight is at morning 7:00 and I will mail you the rest of the details later tonight." I replied

"Okay. Good." He replied.

We reached to my apartment building and he pulled the car in front of my entrance. I said a thank you as well as a good night and got out of the car.

When I was about to step inside the building he called me.

"Scarlet...."

I turned back and saw him standing in front of me.

He pulled me into a tight hug and I could feel his breath on my shoulder.

"Scarlet. What have you thought about us?" He asked me sincerely looking into my eyes and I could see that he is expecting a positive answer from me..

I took a deep breath and thought for a second about the things that I decided. Gently opening my eyes I said,

"I think..... I can't. I can't be with you. Being with you is difficult and ... I want someone who will always be there with me during important events like birthdays, anniversaries' and so on.

Who will be able to create memories with me and share his life with me forever without any restrictions...I don't want any limelight, attentions, uncomfortable situations and unwanted drama's. All I wish is a simple and peaceful life."

He held both of my hands and said,

"I know my life is very much different than yours and this paparazzi people are always interested to know what I do. They constantly follow me wherever I go and capture whatever I do.

I won't be able to put a stop on that. But I can assure you that I will create memories with you. I will always be there with you and I want to explore this feeling with you that I am having. I want to experience it and see where it takes us."

"I need some more time. I am still not able to get an answer for this. I don't know. I feel ...that I won't be able to blend with your lifestyle. I... I... don't know. I am so confused right now."

I said truthfully and I could hear my heartbeats and the fluttery feeling inside my stomach.

I was not able to give him an answer. I need time to think about it. I am definitely attracted towards him. But still there is something that pulls me back from being with him. Maybe because of the thing that happened before with Cherry.

There will be a lot of talks about me being a person who is dating the CEO of Pearce Industries for money and fame. The media will tarnish my life and it might hamper me in many ways. And I am scared of that.

"Scarlet, okay I understand you need time. Fine....Two weeks, this business trip to Italy is your time to think about it and give me an answer.

L hope it would be a yes and I will wait to hear it from you." He said and gave a feather kiss on my forehead.

I gave him a gentle nod and a small smile.

"Be ready at 6:00, I'll pick you up." He informed me with a smile.

"Okay" I replied with a nod again.

"Bye." He said and was about to go to his car. I replied him back a bye while waving my hand. He suddenly turned, gave a feather light kiss on my lips and said Goodnight.

I like it. His kisses, his hugs, his smile, oh god he is so...charming. Like a prince. I replied goodnight to him in a low voice and waved him bye.

He entered into his car and drove off while I entered my building touching my lips, thinking about the kiss and feeling it. Entered the elevator and all my thoughts were about him.

Well, this is going to be really difficult for me.

God....Alexander. I think for me it's more than an attraction!!!

Alexander's Pov~~

---Flashback---

A year ago....

"Cherry!!!!!"

"I am home sweetheart. Where are you?"

I was home now, back from my business trip and was excited to meet my girlfriend/fiancée. God I missed her so much. I wanted to surprise her so I came back without informing her.

But little did I know that I'll get a surprise from her or rather say give me heartbreak instead.

I couldn't believe what I saw in front of me as I entered into my bedroom.

"What the hell are you doing here? And you Cherry! "I was beyond furious. She was with Antonio, one of my business partners.

Damn they were tangled together naked in my apartment. Damn she is my fiancée and she is sleeping with someone else in my absence.

"Alexi...God. How come your home? God...no... I mean...Just a second. Let me just explain. Please." She stood there wrapping the thin sheet around her body, looking all alarmed and worried.

I lost my patience and seeing my girl with someone else made my blood boil. Antonio, he stood there wrapping another sheet around his torso and stood there without any shame.

The nerve of that guy!

I immediately stepped forward and landed a heavy punch on his left cheek. He fell on my bed and groaned in pain. Cherry shrieked out watching my action.

"Get out of my apartment. I will talk to you tomorrow. Leave now." I yelled at him. He picked himself up from my bed and while dressing himself up he left without a word.

I turned towards Cherry, she was scared.

"Why? Why did you do this to me?