Chapter Thirty Four

Her cheek immediately wore a smile, a heart wrenching smile but in a good way. Making his heart feel things he thought to have banished a long time ago.

Thanks. Do you like my dress too? 

She enquired still wearing that smile that did things to him. She now wrapped her hands around his neck as their faced each other in a way he thought was too close.

I'm sure that dress is pretty but you made it top tier. He said as he raised his hands, moving her hair away from her face.

Their gaze now locked and for the first in a while he didn't notice Amanda shy when he was this close to her.

He now slightly caressed her face before going for a kiss.

Their lips locked as they tasted each other in a gentle pace. It was the first time in a long time, it felt like old time. It was an emotion packed kiss.

They went slow, taking their time as Ray's hand went behind her waist and the other was by her neck.

They kissed gently for a couple of seconds before he noticed Amanda going for his button to undo it. 

Hey, hey. He broke off the kiss.

I was heading down stairs to go give a speech. The host called that they were waiting for me. It will be totally wrong and unfair if I don't speak to my guest at least once before the night was over.

She made a baby sad face, letting out a faint fake cry before speaking.

It can't wait? 

Ray gave her a quick kiss before responding.

I'm afraid it can't because in no time the party will be over.

Okay, I understand. She said still with the sad face.

But you stay right here, once I'm done with the speech, I will come here and I will take you back to the hotel.

Will you sleep over? Will you be there when I wake up?

I will be whatever you want me to be tonight. He said before giving her another kiss and then leaving her side.

He gave her a final glance before existing the room and Amanda felt every heat of his hot gaze.

Amanda was slightly drunk but she was very conscious. She knew everything that happened there and every other thing that she was hoping would happen later tonight.

It was a little strange how Ray was completely free with her tonight and no way spiteful. Maybe it was the drink, but she knew Ray barely acted off liquor. She touched her lips as she wore a smile. Her mind racing around what had just happened and how happy she was to be in his embrace.

Oh Ray had her remote control. And she was more than happy to let him master all her buttons.

She went and sat on one of the conference chairs as she waited patiently.

Ray was now downstairs as he was introduced. He thought over what just happened but he tried not to give it much thought, he just wanted to go along with the feelings. He couldn't wait to get over the  speech so he could leave there and yes, he planned leaving with Amanda.

He thought briefly about Cassie and wondered where she was because she wasn't on their table as he returned. He hoped leaving her behind wasn't such a big deal. It should! She wanted to come to the party but it was just as friends and nothing much. He would arrange someone to take her home and that was all he needed to do.

The mic was handed over to Ray as he began to give this speech.

Have you ever heard of an old saying, “No man is an island”? We probably heard that a million times. That saying is actually true because when we became successful, we usually achieve that because someone has helped us. Or because someone had believed in us or believed in what we had to offer, pushing us untill we became what we are today.

I  love to say a big thank you to everyone that showed up here today. Both old and new faces and that alone is enough to keep us going. Enough to tell us how much you appreciate having us as business partner or even as a friend.

Pov Amanda

Amanda was now standing. She was almost pacing around the room impatiently as she waited for Ray.

She heard a foot step and was grateful he was back. A little too soon, but maybe he was as impatient as she was too. 

She turned, facing the exit in anticipation but didn't move towards it.

Her eyes were struck by a sight of someone she dreaded. 

What was she doing here?

Did she notice her following Ray and now that he was gone she had come to maybe eat her up or even murder her.

Okay, now jokes apart what was Cassie doing here?

Why was she walking towards her slowly and elegantly with a villain  look?

Hey. She said.

Amanda didn't say a word. She saw past her attitude, she knew they weren't friends or in speaking terms. 

She walked towards her as she stopped just by the table before resting her butt on it. She took a sip from her wine glass before dropping it on the table and folded her hands together.

Amanda knew that whatever Cassie was doing there wasn't for a good cause, she prayed that Ray returned soon.

Awwn how sweet. The assistant who fucks her boss.

Not a very big deal but it's giving very desperate. Cassie said.

And I know that whatever I say here today won't stop you from letting him get in-between your two legs. She continued.

Cassie I think you should get over the fact that he doesn't want you. Amanda said and surprisingly with confidence.

So you think he likes you? or may be loves you? Cassie let out a mocking laugh as she took another sip from her wine glass.

Let me ask you, has he ever told you that he loved you?

No, he hasn't. And I'm sure of this.

Amanda was put off guard by her last statement. She knew Ray had never told her about love or anything of sort and she didn't want to force it. She wanted him to take his time and not because she wanted to hear it.

But was Cassie implying that he doesn't love? Or that he couldn't love her in particular?

I don't wanna break your heart, but my love.

You are just a faze, you will pass, just like every other girl he had.  Cassie said.

Since you are done letting me know that your time with Ray have obviously passed, I would like to leave now.

Awwn, little hurt yea? Don't be, because unfortunately, you might be here to meet the next one.

Now that aside, let's talk about what Ray likes.

First of all, you not his type.

I have known him for a while, a long while, so I know this.

And again, once he sleeps with a girl for up to three months, he buys them a new ride, I have got five cars, three of the cars were bought and fully paid by Ray.

I don't think he ever got you nothing, if not cheap clothes.

He doesn't want you or value you, and you should know this because why am still in the picture? She continued.

Amanda couldn't stand all this anymore. She hated to think that maybe she had a point. She said stuffs that was true if she was really honest with her self. She hated how she felt at the moment and she wanted to be out of there. She wanted to leave, maybe even leave London entirely.

Cassie was just a mean girl and she simply couldn't match up with her mean self, nor does she want to. 

Cassie's words actually got to her and she would have cried because she felt tears form around her eyes, but she won't cry  in front of Cassie. 

Never! 

She was strong and neither Cassie nor Ray would Break her to the point of no return.

Pov Ray.

Ray had concluded his speech and was now greeting some people who he needed to. He felt fulfilled about what he had achieved so far and he was looking forward to more bigger wins and he knew that this successful deal would bring a tons of mouth watering new deals.

He appreciated all that he need to appreciate for coming before he headed out.

Ray had just taken the door that led to to Amanda or that was supposed to lead to her. 

The same hall way which also led to the exit which he didn't know Amanda who he impatiently wanted to see had just walked out through another door that led to the exit.

Amanda was outside as she flagged a taxi which she immediately took and back to her hotel room. Her heart completely shattered with tear in her eyes.

Ray had gone back to where he left Amanda, only to find Cassie there. And with the look on Cassie's face, he knew she had done something.

Where is Amanda? He asked taking a gentle step into the room.