Someone is Jealous
Nicholas POV
I found myself at the bustling cafeteria of Marie's. It belonged to Marie, my sister , Sofia's best friend . The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon filled the air, mingling with the excited chatter of employees starting their day. I spotted Isabella at a corner table, already engrossed in a newspaper, a half-eaten croissant beside her. As I approached, she looked up, her face breaking into a warm smile. "Nicholas? Are you stalking me?" she asked " How are you?" I asked ignoring her question as I sat beside her. " Arghhh , I'm fine ! So why are you here'?"she asked. " So cute. Have you forgotten that this place is public place?" I asked as I signaled the waitress to come over. " Whatever!" She said and rolled her eyes. I saw how she tried to hide the smile threatening to form on her lips. The waitress came over . I saw how she seductively licked her lips and slyly opened her bottoms. I saw how Isabella looked at her like she was some kind of trush. " What can I get you sir ?" She asked winking at me. " The usual!" I replied. This waitress has been trying for months now ever since she started working here for me to bed her. She's hot though but she's not my type. " The usual as in.." she was saying when Isabella cut in " Are you deaf? Huh? He said the usual. It seems you don't know the reason you are working here so quit the Queen of seductress you're playing and get him , the usual!" She said putting emphasis on the last part . " Yes ma'am " the waitress said and excused herself " Someone is jealous." I said with a smirk plastered on my face. " Jealous my foot." She said annoyed. " Okay! Okay!" I raised my hands up in surrender. " So when will you give me your number?" I asked trying to spark a conversation. " I don't know!" She replied . I just chuckled "I was thinking we could review the layout again, and then maybe discuss some specific material choices." I suggested and she nodded. Just then, the waitress brought my coffee. Isabella brought out her laptop as we exchanged ideas, and sketched out new concepts on napkins, our creative energy filling the space. The morning passed quickly, the time flying by as we explored various possibilities.By the time we finished our coffee, we had made significant progress, our initial ideas taking shape with each passing moment. As Isabella gathered her things, she kept smiling.
Isabella's POV
After the time with Nicholas I decided to visit my brother at his work. We talked with our parents and discussed somethings with them. I went back to House of Bella to complete Mrs. Lu's designs. I was surprised to find a beautiful bouquet of flowers waiting for me as I entered my office.The vibrant arrangement, a mix of my favorite lilies and roses, was accompanied by a small card. The card read, "Just a little something to brighten your day. You didn't give me your number so I placed a phone inside to be able to call you. Hope to see you again and please pick up when I call. Leave your number on it after. A man will come for it- Nicholas "A warm smile spread across my face as I carefully placed the flowers in a vase on my shelf,their sweet fragrance filling my office. I felt a sense of gratitude for his gesture but how did he know I loved lilies. I almost forgot he's a friend of Rhys. Maybe he informed him. I was pulled out of thoughts when a phone rang . I moved towards the shelf and retrieved the phone,
Me: Hello ( I said smiling)
Nicholas: I thought you won't answer
Me: You are just lucky that's all.( I was saying when Debbie barged in. She stood at the door and waited)
Nicholas: I hope you leave your number on the phone because the man is on his way.
Me: Okay . I have to go
Nicholas: byeeee
I hanged up and inputted my number before turning to Debbie. " Miss , a man came here to deliver the fl.." she was saying and I just waved my hand at her giggling" I already know so don't worry. Take the phone. The same man will come for it soon." I said handing the phone to her. " Yes Miss. I'll take my leave " she said and walked out. I smiled sheepishly to nothing but just the thought of Nicholas.
Isabella's POV.
The Gala went on perfectly well. I did my speech with ease and I delivered perfectly well.
Monday evening..
I was in my office when Nicholas arrived. It was a Monday evening and I was so engrossed in my work. " Good evening beautiful." He greeted once Debbie walked out. " Evening." I responded. " What brings you here by this time?" I asked as I raised my head to look at him. " I came here to visit you . Which time are you leaving ?" He asked looking at me " I don't know, maybe 10:30 pm." I replied " Okay, I'll wait." He said . " That's your choice " I said and returned back to work.
Nicholas POV
I am at Isabella's office right now. She has tied her curly hair into a bun. I could clearly see her delicate face features. She look so calm but focused. " You know is not good to stare." She said still engrossed in her work. " I wasn't staring ." I replied and took my phone and went through it. After sometime, we were on our way out of her office. I was following her closely. All of a sudden, she turned around and she bumped into my chest. I looked down at her flustered face. Our faces getting closer. I was about to crash my lips on her when someone coughed beside us. I pulled away immediately. We both turned ourselves and saw her P.A . " I just wanted to tell you that I'm leaving." She said. " Okay, I'll drive you home." Isabella suggested and her P.A smiled. " I'll see you tomorrow. Text me when you get home." I said pecking her red cheeks before leaving. " Sure. Byeeee." She waved at me smiling. ' What's wrong with you. You're acting like her boyfriend.' I scolded myself inwardly as I got closer to the parking lot and zoomed out.