Chapter 57; I think you are in love with her

And with that he pulled her out of the bar, into the cool night air.

He finally released her hand when they outside and said,

" It's getting late, let's head back home." He said

" Did you just drag me to say that ?" Lisa asked.

" I am sorry for being harsh. Let's go !" He said and led her to the car,

As they sat inside, Lisa kept silent as he started the car.

" I didn't even get a chance to bid Marcus and Ryan." She snapped.

"Lisa, I need to tell you something," he said, his voice low and urgent. "Ryan and Marcus, they're not good men to trust."

Lisa's eyes widened in surprise. "What do you mean?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.

Canary's grip on the steering wheel tightened. "They're not what they seem," he said. "They're using you for their own gain."

Lisa's face fell, and she looked at Canary with a mixture of shock and disbelief. "How do you know this?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Canary's eyes narrowed. "I've seen the way they operate," he said. "They're not good people, Lisa. You need to stay away from them."

Lisa's expression turned skeptical. "And you're different from them?" she asked, her voice laced with doubt.

Canary's face fell, and he looked away, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. "I'm trying to be," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Lisa's eyes narrowed, and she studied Canary's profile. She wasn't sure if she believed him, but she knew she needed to be careful. She didn't want to get caught up in anything that could put her in danger.

"Canary, I need to ask you something," she said, her voice firm.

"What is it?" he asked, his eyes still fixed on the road ahead.

"Why should I trust you?" she asked, her eyes locked on his profile.

Canary's expression turned serious, and he looked at her with a intensity that made her heart skip a beat. "Because I'm the only one who can keep you safe," he said, his voice low and urgent.

Lisa's eyes widened in surprise.

Canary was continue to show that he really cares about her. But she knew that he doesn't love her so she didn't want to expect much.

The rest of the journey back to the Hotel was quite until each had to enter their room.

" Lisa," Canary called before Lisa could go inside her room.

She turned to look at him.

" Tomorrow morning we have a meeting with one of our clients. You have to get up in Time." He said.

" Okay..Good night." She spoke and entered her room.

Canary also went to his after that.

While he untied his tie, He remembered how Lisa looked beautiful in the silk short dress, her long hair, smooth face and the curves that looked perfect.

' Why am I thinking about her now ?" He asked and focused on what he was doing.

As Lisa also went to have a shower she remembered how Canary dragged her away from the men.

…. I am the only one who can keep you safe…

She remembered his words and sighed.

" Why do you continue to make me feel like when you really don't love me ?" She asked.

***

The following day, Lisa and Canary went to meet the Client. Mr Johnson.

Lisa dressed more elegant and left her hair untied. Canary was pleased to see her like this but he didn't compliment her.

Canary was pleased to see her like this but he didn't compliment her.

They both went a Hotel they were to meet Mr.Johnson from.

As they arrived the man was already there with his right hand man.

The first discussion involved all the four until Johnson asked for a private talk with Canary.

Lisa and the other man excused themselves.

Johnson looked at Canary With a smirk and said.

" I think I will agree to our deal. But I think I am gonna have to put conditions on it."

Canary was out into confusion because at first he didn't get what Johnson tried to mean.

" What's your condition?" Canary asked after a sigh.

" I think I'm interested in your Personal Assistant. One night with her is just enough." Declared Johnson.

Canary's astonishment was followed with a smug.

" You are joking right ?" Canary asked to make sure.

" Do I look like I'm joking ?" Johnson asked.

" Lisa is not a prostitute that she will sleep with Everyman who wants her." Canary said.

" Ooh, I like that, but never know she could do it for the sake of the company. You know how much your Company needs this contract settled." Johnson reminded.

Canary gave a corner smile and got up.

" You are right , My company needs that contract so much. But I'm not going to exchange my assistant's body for it." Canary spoke and turned to leave but Johnson's words stopped him.

" Is she so special to you like that ?" Johnson asked.

Canary turned to face him again and he was also on his feet.

" I protect my employees more than you think." He responded.

" Are you sure she is worth protecting ?" Johnson asked.

" Look, She's not a child. She's just a young beautiful and attractive woman. I am sure there are a number of men who have slept with her already." Johnson said.

Canary was filled up with anger and he clenched his fists to calm himself down.

" You are right, She's young and attractive. But it's unfortunate she's not what you think." Canary said.

" Maybe you just want to keep to yourself. Is she your girlfriend?" Johnson asked.

" She's not my girlfriend." He answered.

" Then you should use her to get the contract. But she's the only condition I want now." Johnson insisted.

" I have told you already. Cancel it if you wish. My company will make losses but I am not letting Lisa get used by you." Canary also insisted.

Johnson chuckled in disbelief .

" Canary, This is unbelievable. I think you are in love." Johnson approved.

Canary ignored that and said. " Think whatever you wish. I will get going." He said and walked away.

When Canary was outside Lisa was waiting from there. She gave a soft smile on seeing him,

" How did it go ?" She asked with concern but Canary's face was gloomy.

" He canceled the contract." He told her

" What ? Why did he suddenly cancel it ?"

" He asked for something that I couldn't give him; let's go !" Canary went to the car leaving her to follow after him,

" Did he increase the prices, We can try to negotiate with him.." Lisa cluelessly claimed.

" It's not about the prices." Canary started the car,

" What is it then , We can find away." She said.

" There's no way, stay out of it." Canary finally drove off to the London streets.

Lisa saw it through his eyes and knew that he was angry but she decided to keep shit and let his anger cool down.

He drove and stopped on the bridge where he went out and stood near the edge where he could watch the water.

Lisa came and stood besides him.

" Sorry, The meeting with Mr.Johnson has not gone well yet it's one of the main reasons that brought you to London." Lisa tried to sympathize with him.

" No need to feel sorry for me. I know I won't regret this." Canary said.