Chapter 9.

Sharon's POV.

Well its safe to say that I wasn't caught by Mr. Gabriel. Fortunately for me, Rita came back early and she collected the drink from me.

I was glad he didn't see me because I was already thinking about the different scenarios of how I would explain myself, even though I knew I didn't owe him any explanation, it still would have been weird.

Thinking back to my life and why I even started this whole process. I know I'm pretty at least thats what I have heard from people. It still surprises me why am still in this whole process even though men have showed me their true colours. But something just keeps telling me my man is out there and I would find him.

Most of the time when I see my friends and their boyfriend all lovey-dovey, theres always a part of me that's jealous and always wishing I was them. Don't get me wrong I love my friends snd I'm happy for them, it just hurt me that I dont have something like that.

I sighed and continued watching Netflix on my laptop. Today I called in sick in the restaurant. Though I'm not, I just wanted a break from the drama that happened yesterday.

Not long after there was a knock on the door, while I wondered who it was. Only Lilly, my friends and parent know my apartment, maybe its just one of them I thought.

I closed my laptop and set it on the table and went to open the door. I was shocked at who I saw, I mean how did he know my address, what was he doing here?

I must have zoned out due to the surprise at seeing my Boss at my door step, because the next thing I saw was him waving his hand in front of my face.

I know he dropped me at the area where I stayed but how did he know my apartment?

"Sharon are you okay? You look like you just saw a ghost." Rob said smirking.

I came back to reality. "No I'm okay,just surprised. Good afternoon, but how did you know my address?" I greeted Rob and at the same time questioned him.

"I checked your address from the file at the restaurant, and I decided to check on how you're doing since you called in sick today." He replied. Ohh I even forgot there was something called staff information.

"Thank you very much, I'm getting better." I said trying to seem as if I was actually sick.

"Aren't you going to welcome me in or are we going to keep standing at your doorstep?" He asked with a smile on his lips.

"Oh sorry,come in." I moved out of the way for him to come in. Rob and I have been somewhat close during the past couple of weeks, not really close per say but our relationship has progressed. Even though he is my boss, he doesn't act like that to me.

"Have a seat," I gestured for him to sit. He sat down close to where my Laptop was.

"You have an apple laptop?" He noticed my MacBook and asked with confusion on his face.

Oh right, as a waitress I don't think I'm meant to have such expensive laptop.

"No! Its not mine, a friend of mine forgot it at my place, she'll come collect it by evening." I was surprised at how smooth the lie came out. Gosh I'm turning into a liar because of this other life am living.

"Okay cool." Rob chuckled lightly."How are you doing sharon? I Hope you're okay? Though, I must say you dont look sick to me." He smirked as if he already knew I was lying.

"I'm okay, I-i mean I was sick in the morning but I'm better now." I replied trying to convince him. Rob laughed. That same laughter I so love. "Are you trying to convince me or yourself sharon," He teased.

God this guy already knew me. "Okay okay you got me," I said laughing. "I wasn't feeling emotional strong, so I called in sick."

"You should have told me sharon, we've past boss and employee stage. We are friends." I went silent, as his words rang I my ears. This guy was just one of a kind.

Though I am attracted to him, I wouldn't dare let him know, and now its just more like a crush than like like if you get what I mean. His girlfriend would be so lucky to have him.

"Sorry I should have asked, I just didnt know how to." My voice went weak.

"Its no problem, though I got you some chocolates thinking you were actually sick." He passed me a paper bag I didn't even know he brought with him.

On hearing chocolates my ears pecked up. I loved chocolates. I didn't even know when I stood up and hugged him until his arms went around me and hugged me back. I immediately released my self from him, and I was blushing hard. That was just awkward.

"Um...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that." I blushed, which I'm certain I looked like a school girl.

He laughed."Its okay, I can see you're a fan of chocolates." I nodded instantly.

"Thank you." I told him.

"You are welcome." Rob smiled. From there things became normal and we started talking and teasing each other. I must say, Rob was an easy going person and anyone who walked in on us, would think we were long time best friend and him not my boss.

"You wanna join me and go grab pizza at a pizza joint?" His asked me as it was already evening. I believed he might have been hungry, and being the bad host I am I hadn't offered him anything to eat. Its not my fault though, I can't cook.

"Yea sure, why not. I'll go change into something more suitable." I replied eagerly. I think I might have answered too fast for my liking.

I went to my room, changed and came out. When we stepped out of my apartment I was impressed when I saw his car. He had a BMW and the latest one at that. I must say, for a chef he sure was good and doing pretty well. He drove us to pizza joint, and we ordered for a large pizza and milkshakes. It was the first time I would say a guy was paying something for me. Even though it was just pizza I felt overwhelmed. Most of the guys I dated, I mostly did everything for them including if we went out for a date. Now I realise I was very foolish.

While eating we discussed and I got to know more about him. He owned a few restaurant around the country and he was 28 years of age. From our discussion I got to know he worked hard before he got to where he was today and I was impressed. Not most guys of his age have accomplished what he has today. Unlike me, who was handed everything on a silver platter.