Caroline's POV
I walked into the flower shop, it's been Raining all day and I am practically wet. The weather does not look pleasant at all it's still all cloudy and the florist is late again. Looking round I shrugged, God know I had this gut feeling that something will go down today, but I can't seem to put a finger on it. I placed my bag on my desk and walked straight into the changing room, changed out of my wet cloth. Thank God I always keep spares in here, just in case I get too dirty or something. I released my hair from the shower cap, then head for the cold room. Inside the cold room I shivered, I am cold; I checked the flowers as quickly as I can; they are all in good condition the A/C is working well, I walk out of the cold room; just as I walked back into the show room the florist rushed in.
"I am so sorry I am late, there was a terrible traffic on my way here." She said and I just nodded. I am tired of all her excuses; they range from traffic to headaches to mother been sick and brother refusing to help with T fare, if you know what I mean, I am just tired. She talked like I did not just pass the same road. I can't place why she refuses to comply with a simple instruction of been here before I come, so as to arrange the flowers cut the dying edges and get them ready for delivery. My job is to inspect her job when she is through, Pushing both to save delivery if I must. Anyway I know once the owner of the shop returns from her trip abroad, things will definitely change; she will either adjust or be pushed out.
"Regina, can I talk to you about something? I asked seriously and her facial expression became serious too
"Yes ma." She said
"What happened to the cold room yesterday, why was Mr. Ambrose's flower arrangement practically dead when it was delivered at nine A.M, I told you to produce it seven in the morning for fresh looking flower delivery; what happened?"
"I did in the evening before to avoid the morning rush, and then put it in the cold room"
"Did you make sure the door to the cold room was properly shot?" I asked frantically
"I did" she answered a little physically shaking and I knew she was lying because yesterday morning the guard said he meet the door opened.
"You did, then why were the flowers dead? Mr. Ambrose secretary returned the flower at five yesterday do you know that?" I asked angrily my voice dangerously very low, but she can hear me.
"I do not know" she said covering her mouth with her hand.
" I had to sell it to a customer and probably lose that customer forever" I said to her. "God knows I am tired of covering for your lost. So tell me, what happened yesterday, why was the flower dead?"
"I do not know." She said once again
"If you give an 'I don't know' answer again I will be forced to take some drastic measure against you" I said, again in a low voice and she kept quiet. "Ok, fine put your reasons down in a written form and let me have it today." She looked shocked
"ma are you quarrying me"
"I want the written answer on my table by twelve noon today." With that I walked straight to my table at the corner where I can easily see who comes in and go out and sat down, bring out the order list and sort.
Nathaniel POV
I pace round my office trying to buy out time as rain poured down my window, it's just seven in the morning; I can't seems to settle down, all I want is to do is rushed to Caroline's flower shop and mess her up; but I can't do that, I can't appear so desperate. I stopped pacing, what of if I appear like this and she recognized me at once, she might put a hole in my plan.
I press the inter come and my PA singing voice drafted in.
"Hello sir"
"Come to my office now" I said harshly and the line went dead, I dropped the receiver and waited as she came in shaking like the leave. "Do sit down" I said trying to claim her nerve, knowing I can't get anything good from her in this state. "Why are you afraid? I just needed an advice from you" I said and she loudly released her breath.
"What can I help you with sir?"
"I want to look different this morning; do you know anybody who can make me look different? Something I can wash off in the next day" I said looking at her she averted my eye then asked
"How different sir"
"Just so I am not easily recognizable, I don't want a person who knew me, when I was younger to recognize me that's all."
"Ok sir I will work on it sir" she said standing up
"Make it snappy I need to be somewhere by 12noon looking different" I said waving her off, she turned and left my office; I stood up and started pacing again. I need a release I can't meet Caroline like this, I looked down, I had a terrible boner, the thought of seeing her does this to me. Why can't I just think of seeing her without getting so hard? I need to help myself but not alone, I need Caro to cum. I picked up my phone and called Mercy, she helps in time of needs like this, she is nothing like her but if I close my eyes and picture it is Caro, I will have my release; In case you are asking, I do pay. Don't get me wrong, this lady practically pushed herself on me, she was my former PA. There was a day I was feeling very down, I had just seen online that Caro was engaged and I had drank me to stupor in my office. I had told my PA over the intercom to home, since we were the only two left in the building; its way pass closing time and I do not feel like going home. I guess she must have picked the slur in my voice because the next thing I know was my office door opening and closing quietly, and my slutty PA walking towards my desk. I noticed she as readjusted her top to reveal her beast line, she walked up to me seductively and tried to touch me. I wasn't that far gone so I told her off and asked her to leave. She busted into tears and started confessing her feelings for me. I told her seriously I can't, not because of her but I don't do feelings. She continued to cry uncontrollable so I offer her a deal, she will be my f**k body while I will pay her, I had expected her to say no, slap me, push and beat me up or just turn and walk away but she did none of that; she only pursed for a minute smiled and said yes. So I picked her up in anger and f**k her head off. She streamed and streamed, thank God we were alone. When I have my release she had smiled and said thank you readjusting her cloth, I picked up my wallet brought out cash I didn't count and gave it to her, she smiled again and thank me well grip her turned bra manage to fix it then left my office. It was later I saw her pant in a corner. The next morning I called her into my office demoted her but kept her salary as the same she said nothing; so I called my assistance P.A and sent her to my assistance, but I still call her anytime I need it and she never failed to come and trust me I pay her well.
I have since then made my office sound prove to accommodate that escapade, which is getting frequent. I wondered what my PA and secretary impression will be seeing her come to my office, stay sometimes up to an hour then leave adjusting her dress. Take a look at my poker face and ask if I care. I dialed her number, she picked at the third ring.
"Mercy, come to my office." I said and heard her giggle
"Ok sir I will be right there."
Caroline POV
I looked up as the bell rings, indicating someone just entered the shop, I stood up from my desk, my mouth almost dropped to the floor as I look at the demy god standing at the door; he was flawless. He stood by the door as if he is not sure if he should take more steps or not, but the instance his eyes met my he smiled and walked in boldly.
"Hello" he greeted. Get a grip I quickly scold myself, most of the men that came here are either married or have a serious relationship, so it will be heart crushing to crush on them.
"Welcome sir, how may I help you?" I asked quickly. He looked around briefly but then his eyes came back to mine.
"By given me you." He purr and my heart stopped, that voice did something to my inside, it comes to me like something from my dreams; but this man I can boldly say I have not seen before, for I am sure a god had never grace me with his appearance until now. I looked around panicky, and he laughed out. "Just joking but I got you, meaning you are opened to a date." I swallowed my drawl.
"As much as I and most women will love to, I know someone brought you here so how will you love to dazzle the very special one" I said smiling to hid how much I will have love to take up his offer. I am always a sucker for good looks, God knows. He frowned and look away, I wondered why maybe no one had said no to him before, then good; still I have business to sell. "So what will you like? I asked bringing out the catalogue; he took it from me without saying another word and go from page one to the end, then looked up.
" you see I am not use to buying flowers I take my dates out and spend if need be, but as this person is not my date, I am thinking flowers should do, someone recommended your shop to me so I came. You see dear I am at a lost here as I do not know what flower to give. This flowers here are all romantic I won't want her having any idea." He finished looking at me his eyes giving a message I cannot read.
"Let me ask this, why do you want to give her a flower?" I asked frantically
"She has been a very supportive P.A and it is her birthday." he answered back
"Ok then I can work with that, what is your budget?" I asked, he pulse for some minute then said
"Will half a million be ok if not I can add more" my jur dropped, it took me some seconds before I could regain my composure and clucked.
"Sorry sir do you want me also to plan a birthday party for her" I said, because with a budget like that you must have more in mind I thought to myself.
"Oh no just flowers, is it too much? What will you advise?" He asked with a smile, looking not too sure.
"Ok" I said pointing out a birthday arrangement that his less romantic showed him the price, he laughed. This is ridiculously cheap, I will pay for it." He said "let me take a look at that again." I handed over the catalogue. He then looked for the most expensive flower on the catalogue
"I want this as well." He handed the book back to me.
"Really for one who wants his PA not getting any idea, this is way too suggestive" I said laughing out and turned handing the catalogue to the florist who has been standing too close for comfort. "The two marked" she collected and left us. I turned my attention back to him covering my emotions up prettily
"I know it is that's why I ordered it." He said and something pull at my heart, it shocked me; was that disappointment? I can't believe me, did I just wished he had no feelings for his PA? How pathetic. He seems to be studying my face so I turned away quickly to hide what I think must be boldly written on my face.
"Ok sir" I said thank God my voice did not show my feelings. "I…. the florist has start on both immediately." I said as formally as my emotion could allow. As I turned to leave for my seat, he grip my hand to hinder my movement and I practically felt an electric current shot from that spot through my body then settled down in my lower tummy. I stay rooted, afraid if I move I may disgrace myself.
"You did not ask who it is for." he said quietly I looked at him; my mistake, for I was then completely drawn into it. Light brown in colour with fire dancing in it. I couldn't look away I was like a rat caught and held in place. "They are for you." He said. At first I was just still looking at him then I looked away, shook my head to make sure I heard him, looked back at him with a questioning eyes. Then he repeated himself and I knew I heard right. To say I was so surprised I could hardly breathe was an understatement.
"Why sir, I can't possibly accept it sir"
"Not sir please call me Nat." he smiled, his smile is getting additive, I grumble if this butterflies keep dance in my tummy very time he smile I just might accept much more than that flowers.
"Nat." I said liking the sound "I can't just let you spent on me"
"Why not?" he asked. "This is for having patience with me and for helping me out."
"I cannot accept it, it is too romantic; even I is not immune to the connotations." I said laughing. He smiles once again
"The flowers is for you to be my date
"Be your date, you do not even know my name"
"Not if you tell me now" he said. That smile and my tummy again
"Caroline." I said simply
"Caroline, will you be my date tomorrow evening please"
"Ok I will be your date"
"Thanks,"
"Give me a minute let me give one order to the florist" I turned round to see the florist was already bringing materials for the arrangement of the two orders; I walked to her and whisper don't do the second arrangement.
"I know it's for you, what's the need?" did I detected jealousy in her voice I can say and I don't care so I walked back to Nat. he is been standing all this while not good enough
"Nat will you like to seat at my desk?" I asked. I know there is a waiting room for customers but he will be alone in there with the TV to entertain him. "I could show you to the waiting room. Or better still have it deliver to your office if you have no time to wait." He looked at me for a minute his expression unreadable.
Then he smiled "I will love to seat at your desk"
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