He Opens Up

20 minutes later. Ruth walked in with the food.

Ruth was hesitant to ask, but she would only get curious if she did not find out. "Sir, if I may!??" She asked looking nervous.

Christian looked up to Ruth and nodded. Ruth got approval to speak. "Is Jeanohntae the madam you have been searching for!??" Christian looked at the beauty on the couch and smiled. He looked up at Ruth and nodded.

"She is very beautiful. I see why you were so determined to find her. She has a beautiful and kind soul. I am glad that you finally found her." Ruth said.

"That is not the only reason I was looking for her." Christian smiled while Ruth looked confused. Christian then added. "She and I grew up together. She is my childhood sweetheart. When I was away, I couldn't stop thinking about her. We have never been separated until a few years ago. I knew I loved her and I would love her for the rest of my life. I promised her when I came back that I would look for her."

Christian cleared his throat. "Don't tell her I said any of that. I want her to trust me again. I have been gone for years, so a lot has changed."

Ruth nodded. She was stunned by the words Christian said. 'This was the first time he has ever opened up to me. He must really love her.'

Ruth looked at Jeanohntae and smiled. She placed the food on the table and left. Jeanohntae who was sleeping, opened her eyes to the aromatic smell of food in the air. "Come sit up and eat." Christian said walking over.

Jeanohntae was half asleep but managed to wake herself up. "What is this!?? It smells good." Jeanohntae smelled the air and smiled.

Christian smiled. "Open it and look."

Jeanohntae hesitated when she saw Christian's smile. She thought it was probably a prank. She finally opened it and her eyes widened. "Oh my god! Dumplings and fries!" She said excitingly and smiled. "You remembered." She said looking at Christian.

"Of course I remembered. How could I ever forget my sweetheart's favorite food. You have always loved eating this. I remember when you said if you had a choice, you would only eat dumpling and fries for the rest of your life." He started smiling and chuckled a little.

Jeanohntae smiled at his words and blushed. "Come let's eat together. You probably didn't eat anything either." Jeanohntae opened both plates and gestured Christian to sit and eat. Christian sat down next to her and picked up a dumpling.

Jeanohntae wasn't really hungry when they arrived. But looking at the dumpling and fries, she was getting hungrier. She picked up a dumpling and was gonna put it in her mouth but Christian stopped her. "Here, let me feed you." Christian held a dumpling to her mouth. She hesitated a little but was really hungry, so she opened her mouth to take the dumpling from his hand.

She blushed and looked at the dumpling in her hand. She wanted to return the favor and held the dumpling in her hand close to Christian's mouth. He was stunned. He never thought she would do it back. He smiled and opened his mouth to take a bite.

They continued eating and laughing. Ruth whose desk wasn't far, heard the laughter and was in utter shock to hear her boss actually laugh. She just chuckled to herself and thought. 'He's actually laughing and smiling . I have never heard him laugh. Not even with anyone, he was always indifferent and cold all the time. In a short time, he sure has changed. This is a different side of him.'

Ruth was still smiling but that changed when she saw a face she wish she never saw again. Ruth groan in frustration but put on a fake smile. "How can I help you ma'am!?? Do you have an appointment with the boss!??" Ruth looked at the lady with a disdainful look.

"Who do you think you are to question me!?? I don't need an appointment." The lady glared at Ruth who obviously did not care. "Is Christian in the office or not!??"

"I'm sorry ma'am, but if you don't have an appointment, then I'm afraid you have to leave." Ruth did not dare to show this horrible woman respect. "He is extremely busy right now."

"WHAT!?? I WILL HAVE YOU FIRED!" the lady yelled.

Ruth looked at the lady like she was crazy. "I'm sorry ma'am, but correct me if I'm wrong. You have no power to fire someone who does not work for you correct!??" Ruth had no filter when it came to this woman.

The lady was glaring at Ruth with hatred. "I'll have Christian fire you. He'll always listen to me."

Ruth smirked. "Good luck with that ma'am. But like I said, if you don't have an appointment. Please leave." Ruth knew that Christian had finally found the woman he has been searching for. So she could not care if the woman threatens her. If Christian was happy, then she was happy.

Through the office doors, the lady could hear Christian laughing. The lady was happy to hear Christian laughing. She never once heard him laugh. But her happiness turned into fury when she heard another female voice laughing as well. She barged all the way to the door while Ruth was trying to stop her.

"Ma'am, you cannot go in there, Mr. Maddox is busy. You cannot disturb him." Ruth tried to rush to the lady.

"SHUT UP!" The lady ignored Ruth and pushed the doors opened. "CHRISTIAN!" The lady was shocked to see a beautiful woman elegantly sitting on the couch next to Christian. She turned red with anger as she noticed Christian was inches away from Jeanohntae's lips.

"CHRISTIAN, what are you doing!??" The lady shrieked. She couldn't believe her eyes.

Christian, who was having fun laughing with Jeanohntae , turned his head and he immediately turned cold and his eyes darkened. His mood was ruined. He stood up, stared the lady in the eyes. "What are you doing here!??"