Chapter 10

“Hey babe.” Michelle greeted with a sweet voice. She was walking into Derek’s company building when she decided to give him a call.

“Hey love. How is your day going?” he asked.

“Fine, fine. Yours?” she replied while getting inside the elevator.

“Boring.”

“And why is that?”

“I’m tired of having to deal with papers all day… I just wanna be with you all day. I miss you so much baby.”

“Aww. That’s so sweet.. but you saw me this morning and you’re going to see me when you get back from work.” She said.

“Hmmn. I know that.”

“So.. have you had lunch?”

“Not yet.”

“And why is that?... You know, you need it.”

“I will when I’m done with some files. But, if I can’t make it on time, I’ll ask my PA to get me lunch from a nearby restaurant.” He explained.

“Aww. My baby has a lot of work to do.” She cooed.

Derek chuckled, then he noticed the door to his office open. He was surprised to see Michelle.

“Surprise!” she cheered, walking towards Derek and gave him a quick kiss.

“I’m sorry I barged into your office unannounced. Your secretary wasn’t at her desk, so.. I used that as an opportunity to walk in.” she said, feigning to be sorry.

“Come here.” Derek chuckled, connecting their lips in a sweet kiss.

“I came with lunch. I know my big guy would be hungry, so I decided to get him lunch myself… I made this chicken alfredo myself, so she have to eat it all.” She said after the kiss.

“You know I will.” He replied with a smirk.

“Good. Let’s eat.”

They both sat on the couch in his office. Michelle fed him most of the time as they ate. Derek was smiling all through, he was surprised at how bubbly Michelle was today.

After they were done with lunch, they just sat on the couch in a comfortable silence. Michelle’s head was placed on Derek’s shoulder.

“Why are you so cheerful today?” he then asked, not able to withhold the question any longer.

“I came to see my handsome boyfriend in his office. Isn’t that enough reason to be happy?” she replied with a big smile.

“I’m glad I make you feel this way.”

“You know I make you feel even much more.” Michelle teased, playfully nibbling at his ear.

“Babe, don’t do that.” Derek said in a low husky voice.

“And if I do?” she countered in a seductive manner.

He abruptly laid her on the couch and straddled her. Michelle still had that smile on her face, glad that her man could give in so easily. Derek began kissing her neck, while she ran her fingers through his hair. A moan escaped her mouth when he found her sweet spot. She immediately pulled his face to hers for a hot passionate kiss. They were just getting started when the door suddenly opened.

“Mr. Howard. I’m sorry, you called me earlier…”

His secretary was instantly embarrassed for barging into her boss’s office and finding him in an awkward situation.

“Um. I-I’m s-sorry sir.” She apologized and quickly hurried out of the office.

Michelle burst out laughing.

“That wasn’t funny.” Derek said smiling.

Michelle gently pushed his weight off her. They both stood up from their current position on the couch to straighten their clothes. Michelle smoothened Derek’s hair and said,

“Oh well. I better get going now, seeing you are still busy.” She said and gave Derek a quick kiss.

“You better be a good boy.” She whispered seductively in his ear before walking out of the office.

After leaving Derek’s office, Michelle returned to the restaurant. She was talking to a waitress when Nathan walked into the restaurant. She quickly dismissed the waitress and walked up to him.

“Nathan, what are you doing here?” she asked, quite surprised to see him.

“I came to say hi and maybe have lunch… though, it’s past my lunch time.”

“That’s not a problem.. let’s have a seat.”

Michelle then signaled for one of the waiters to come and attend to them.

“What would you like to have?” she asked Nathan.

“Surprise me.” He replied with a big smile on his face.

The waiter walked up to their table and Michelle ordered for pasta and lamb ragu with a bottle of red wine.

“What about you?” Nathan asked.

“I already had lunch. No need to worry about me, I’ll just have wine.” She assured him.

“So, what have you been up to?” she asked to start a conversation.

“I was with an estate agent trying to find a house…But, I’m not impressed with the ones I saw today. So, we’ll continue looking tomorrow.”

“You’re already looking for a place. That’s not fair!” She pouted.

Nathan laughed at her action.

“You look cute when you pout…” He said. Michelle felt a warm blush rise to her cheeks.

“… But, I need my own place. I know Derek loves his privacy, you said it yourself, remember?”

“But, that doesn’t apply to you.”

“Yeah. I know that, but I also love my privacy. If you know what I mean.” He said with a smirk.

“You’re really naughty. You know that, right?”

“No, I’m not. I’m only being honest with you.”

At that moment, the waiter returned with the order. Nathan wasted no time in digging into his meal.

“I hope you’re enjoying your meal?” Michelle asked, taking a sip from her wine.

“You’re the best!” he replied with a thumbs up.

“Stop exaggerating.” She said, nudging his arm.

In less than thirty minutes, Nathan was done with his meal.

“I love the service here. The reception is perfect.” Nathan was looking around the restaurant with a smile on his face.

‘He smiles a lot more than Derek does' Michelle thought to herself.

“You’re only saying that cos it’s my restaurant.”

“I’m being honest.” He countered with a serious look on his face to show Michelle he was sincere.

“Thanks.” Michelle replied with a smile.

“You look really beautiful when you smile. You should smile more often.” Nathan complimented, taking her by surprise.

She couldn’t help but blush at his compliment.

“And also when you blush.” He added.

Michelle felt like burying herself the moment he said those words. She was already beyond embarrassed.

‘God! Was he doing this on purpose.’

“You don’t need to hide it, you know?”

“Stop it!” she whisper yelled, her cheeks already tomato red.

Nathan laughed at how innocent and cute she looked and sounded.

“I’ll be on my way now.” He then said.

Michelle walked him to his car, it was a black Lamborghini. He kissed her goodbye on the cheek and got into his car. Michelle waved him goodbye and walked back into the restaurant.