"Shh… It's me."
Without bothering to look up, his smoky, impalpable voice shouted his identity in Suyin's brain. Wang Shi!
Her heart raced, she wanted to breathe from mouth, but his calloused hands were resting there. There was not even a gap of one foot, he was that close. And damn! He smelled delicious. Surely not any strong cologne or perfume man's fancy. Maybe his shower gel, lotion, or whatever it was, it was drool worthy just like him.
Blinking from her dazed state, she nodded; questioning his abrupt action with the rose of her brows. Not like she mind, but a warning won't do any harm but prevent her from getting a heart-attack!
"Stay still, there is a reporter coming this side," He whispered, entrapping her between his arms, closing the distance further. His warm breath lingered near her ear, making her broke in goosebumps.
With her hands at his biceps, she could feel they were stone hard.
Wow!
Taking a big gulp of saliva, she moved her right hand to his chest to prevent him from moving any closer. But the next moment she cursed…
With just a wall of thin aqua scrubs in the name of clothing, his muscled chest beneath her palm was like a steel. Hard. Strong.
'Despite his busy schedule, how did he manage to workout?'
Can't believe, she just wondered about his workout amidst this situation! Facepalm!
"Who's there?"
The voice startled Suyin. Instinctively she looked at Wang Shi, worried. "I'll handle this," With no intention of dragging Wang Shi in her mess, she decided to face the reporters.
However before she could move, Wang Shi turned over and pushed her face to his chest. "Stay still," He said.
She could feel his one hand at the back of her head while the other at her back, keeping her firmly in his arms as if he doubtful she might act on her own.
Suyin clenched his scrub in her fist, inhaling his masculine fragrance. Surprisingly, it calmed her! The feeling of being protected by someone warmed her heart.
"I said, the one behind the pillar, come out."
"Don't try to hide, you're caught."
Other reporters followed. The approaching of footsteps made her sweat; all she could think of was Wang Shi's reputation.
To her surprise, he stepped out of their hideout and revealed himself.
Approaching of footsteps stopped! Silence ensued for some time.
"What were you doing behind the pillar? Hiding? Who is the woman-"
"Master Wang," A reporter bowed respectfully, ignoring the ones who dared to question the man standing in front.
A few other reporters pushed the cameras down and took a step back. They hold their silence. If he was the one they were thinking, it's best to stay low key and let these silly newbies take the flame.
Hearing the word Master Wang, new comers looked at others in question but were ignored.
They brought their curious glances back to the tall man embracing a woman. The potency of his gaze was searing to the extent it burns through them. He contained the aura only leaders commanded; powerful, oppressive, dangerous…
Though newbies, they were not fools to not grasp the situation. The way others reacted was the biggest hint to back off.
"O-our apologies," They backed off too.
It shocked Suyin.
Not even a single word from Wang Shi's mouth, and everyone backed off? Just like that?
She was curious to see his expression that makes them stutter but the moment she tried, he pushed her head hard, slamming her nose to his chest.
Ouchh! That hurts!
Ignoring them, Wang Shi left with Suyin…..
"Hey, who was he?"
"Master Wang. Always remember; NEVER EVER offend the people from Feng and Wang family."
"Right. Moreover, Master Wang has a very special identity. We better forget this incident here only." A reporter said. Though he was curious about the woman, he values his job more.
*****
When they were inside the hospital, Wang Shi let go of her. "Don't go out until they are here. My office is the safest place you can wait there." Still in a trance like state, she kept her head low in order to not let anyone take her pictures and followed him.
Feeling the remnants of his touch her heart pounded like crazy, equally fascinated by the dominance he just showed. So cool!
He took her to the VIP floor where his office was.
Hold on!
Her brows drew together. Just when she thought they are nearing his office, he moved on to take another lift by scanning his thumb print at the screen.
The lift stopped at the top floor of the building.
The bob cut woman at the reception desk jumped hastily and bowed. She stared at Suyin, her eyes wide, as they passed by.
"Is he still sleeping?" Wang Shi asked as soon as he entered, gesturing Suyin to take a seat. Getting an affirmative reply from Dr. Jeff who was doing something in his tab, Wang Shi strode to the adjacent room.
"Dr. He looked up, adjusted the glasses at his nose. "You are back. I'll take my leave then," He doesn't look surprised seeing Suyin and left casually, leaving her confused. Alone.
Despite her confusion, she could not help but look around the luxurious office, designed to perfection in the shades of grey, white and black. Floor to ceiling windows overlooked the city, giving views in two directions. A wall occupied by book shelf, containing some of the rarest books on medicine.
On the massive oak-wood desk sat a mac, a stack of papers under a turtle paper weight and a photo frame. It took only a minute to realise this was Wang Shi's other office…. The office that belongs to the chairman.
She sat down at the distinct seating area occupying the one-third space of the office, waiting for Wang Shi.
"Sorry to keep you waiting," He walked out of the adjacent room, and shrugged out of the lab-coat before pouring a glass of water for her. Then he sat down across her with clasped hands. "First, I apologise on behalf of my staff. Rest assured, I won't let it go lightly. "
"It's all right, I don't take these trivial matters to heart," Though impossible, she tried to be as calm as possible by holding onto the poor glass between her palms.
F*ck her rotten luck. What kind of challenge was that? Her hottie bum was sitting in front, looking like a fresh meat dangling in front of her eyes.
'Kill me god.'
The fear of getting exposed creeps into her!
Wang Shi, "So you are not angry?"
She frowned. 'Why does he sound anxious? Naah! Must be an illusion!'
"No, there was no reason to be."
He long breathed, "I heard the reporters..... someone from the hospital tipped them. I'll get it investigated."
"That would be good. This violates the privacy rule of the people coming here, if not taken seriously, may affect the reputation of the hospital."
"Hmm.. Right"
"Right"
Unknown to the other, both were feeling awkward. Suyin had her own reason to feel this way, but surprisingly Wang Shi was not as calm as he used to be.
When he heard it was because of his staff she left the hospital, he felt the anger surge within him, and he rushed to apologise before it's late. But there he saw her hiding behind the pillar while the reporters strolled around like hungry wolves.
Without a second thought, he reached out to protect her.