Elevator 23

I tried to work but my mind is not in sync with me for the first time. It goes creeping back to him. Harry Mr Sinclair I corrected myself. I can't accidentally call him Harry. I better get used to referring him as Mr Sinclair. I don't want anyone to be suspicious. Only Bi knows about him. Let it stay that way. I don't want anyone not even Tamara to know about me and him. I wished he stayed in Dubai. Why did he come here. He said he don't want me to resign. But how could I accept that?

Being near him was affecting me. I was so confused. Pay is also very important. I wanted to stand on my own feet. I also have to take care of Bi in a way. But now she has a job and it had to last because she is working for her boyfriend.

I saw Tamara coming near me to check on me. I tried to put my smile for her sake but I couldn't. It was annoying to work for your ex especially when he is the owner of the company. But so far he had left me alone. There was no interruption from his side. So there is a hope for this to remain professional. I was a newbie and he was Ceo there is no way that we have anything to work together. If I was lucky I would never even see him. The office was big enough anyways.

Finally it was the time to leave the office. I released my breath that I have been holding for too long. I quickly gathered my things. Walking on my legs was a bit challenging but not impossible. I walked into the elevator which was very crowded. Tamy waved me to get inside but it looked so cramped. Plus I was afraid my poor leg will stomped by all.

It went down that is when I noticed a looming presence beside me. I wanted to cry and laugh at the same time. I should have gone my leg be damned. Now I have to go down with Harry alone. I momentarily considered taking stairs. Yes it would be hard on my legs but one has to give it a try.

"Don't think about it", I heard warning clear in his voice. That was when I realised I had almost turned to the area where stairs were.

"I wasn't going to. You can take it. I will take the next one. I'm in no hurry", I told him.

"Stop talking and get in", he said stopping the elevator. I sighed and got inside. Our elevator ride was very silent and awkward.

"I hope the power doesn't cut off like in the movies", I said awkwardly. I wanted to kick myself for saying that. I saw a rare smile lurking at the corner of his lips.

"I hope it doesn't for your sake", he said mischievously.

My eyes bulged. What did he mean by that? But I didn't dare to ask him explanation of his words. When the elevator opened I dashed out stumbling out and would have crashed to the floor but Harry caught me. I was trying to be as much away from him as possible and ended up in his arms.

"Fuck", the words slipped out before I could stop it.

"Don't tempt me", he said without missing a beat. I coughed not wanting to hear anything else. I don't think working in the same office will work for us.

I gently entangled myself from his arms. He put me down. I was thankful that no one saw us making me a spectacle.

"Thanks", I mumbled. I tried to walk but I was only successful in hobbling.

"Wait I will take you home", he said to me. I whirled back to him. Why was this happening to me? I'm trying to push him away and he is coming closer to me. I don't think he means when he said we will have professional relationship only.

"I can drive myself", I said curtly.

"Well then I would like to see how you are going to drive with your injured leg", he said.

"Excuse me. I thought you said we will have a professional relationship from now onwards", I reminded him.

"It is more like a humanity. This is my random act of kindness", he said smirking at me.

"I didn't require your kindness", I told him.

"Don't be so stubborn. I can't let you drive yourself in this condition. I also can't drive your monstrosity in the name of car",he said pointing at my car. I frowned at him. How dare he insult my car. I stood there fuming while he made a call and the security drove it for him. Damn it I thought he would drive his own car. That way he won't be paying his attention on me. Now I'm screwed.

"Get inside", he commanded.

"Stop ordering me around", I countered back at him.

"Then start listening to me", he told me. I tried to get inside with as much dignity as possible. He climbed right beside me. The least he could have done was climb on the front seat. But I can't dictate him to sit anywhere. It is his car after all.

I sat inside giving him silent treatment. I don't know he understood that because he was looking outside his face was drawn together like he was considering something. I wanted to talk to him about everything and also not talk at all. He seemed content to be sitting near me. I saw our hands together almost touching. I was afraid it will soon touch and all my bravado will crumble. I wanted to cry but I couldn't do it before him.

"We are here", he said gently. I looked at him. His eyes serious. I bit my lips nervously. His finger lightly touched on my lips. I shivered in response.

"Go before I do something reckless", he told me. I didn't need any more warnings I muttered a goodbye and got out of the car. I watched it moving away. I stood there like a rock. I saw my phone vibrate. I saw it had a message from Harry. "Since your car is in the office I will pick you up tomorrow. Don't be late. Also don't bother denying my offer. I take good care of my employees".