Amber awoke with a start. Sitting up and looking around she realized that she was indeed in a hospital room. "Morning sleeping beauty" a voice said startling her. Looking to her left she saw a man. A REALLY handsome man. He had beautiful light milk chocolate skin and blue eyes. She could see that he was fit and the proof was the muscles that were straining against his designer suit. Zegna? she wanted to say.
"Are you done eye-raping my friend or would you like some more time Ms. Adair?" Liam said.
Blushing furiously Amber looked at her blanket like it was the mot fascinating thing in the room. She could not believe that she had been keen on admiring the fine man next to her that she didn't even hear her boss come in!
Chuckling Brad said " Liam leave her alone. You cant blame her, she was just admiring perfection."
''Perfection" Liam scoffed "Which part of you can be labeled as perfection?"
"My face, hands, legs. eyes, my b...."
" Don't you dare finish that sentence Brad." Liam said.
" What ,my bu...."
"Oh my God! Will you please shut up!" Liam yelled. As Liam was about to retort, the door was opened by the doctor. Looking at the two of them, he said " This is a hospital, not your house. We have patients that are ill and need to heal, peace and quiet are what is needed, not a shouting match! Be quiet!" Turning towards Amber, he said "Young lady, you have a case of severe dehydration and a mild case of hypothermia. You need warm fluids and to wear layers when you go out. We will keep you overnight for observation and see if you can go home in the morning."
Absorbing the information the doctor threw at her Amber nodded her head and said " Ok , thanks doc." Shaking his head at the two men, he left.
Looking at each other, Brad burst out laughing " Can you believe that you got scolded by a doctor." he said. Rolling his eyes Liam opened his mouth to retort but was surprised by Brad suddenly getting up. " Where are you going?" he asked. Brad replied " I am going to get everyone a cup of coffee, Liam no one serves that crap that you like to drink. I'm just going to get you an Irish coffee." Turning his gaze to Amber he asked " For the pretty lady, what can I get for you Ms. Adair?" Blushing Amber replied " Just Amber is fine, and I would like a café mocha please." Winking at her he said " Anything for you pretty lady."
Pushing Brad out of the hospital Liam said '' Does he have to flirt with anything that has a heartbeat? I mean your not even pretty!" Turning, he met Amber's gaze and saw that her face had an unreadable expression on it. " Don't get me wrong" he said. " I'm not insulting you I'm describing you."
Breathing out through her nose Amber said " Well sir, you look like something that i drew with my left hand!" As Liam was about to retort, Brad burst into the room " Am I interrupting something here.?" Shaking his head he said " Never mind, Liam you have to see this right now." Giving Amber the stink eye, he snatched the phone from Brad's outstretched hand and began to read.
While Brad was putting down the coffee's Aber turned to him and asked " What's wrong? Why were you in such a hurry? Is everything all right?"
"No doll" he replied. "Liam is about to blow a gasket soon." Aa a puzzled look came across her face, she was about to inquire about his statement when, Liam suddenly stood up so fast that his chair fell over. Silently giving the phone back to Brad, he went for his coffee and started to pace.
Ten minutes later he had not stopped pacing and Amber asked " Sir are you ok?" Within seconds of her asking that question the cup of coffee that Liam was holding was crushed by him, as the hot liquid fell all over him he didn't stop pacing. It was like he couldn't feel pain! Grabbing tissues that were on the chest of drawers, Amber and Brad quickly wiped him down.
Sitting him down Amber asked " Can someone now tell me what the hell is going on?
Looking at her Liam replied " Do you remember Flavia Dragos of 'Dragos and Family?' " She nodded. " Well" Liam continued " There were about to do business with our company, when another company offered them another price".
"Which company?" Amber queried.
"Griffin Enterprises" said Brad. Owned and operated by Cole Griffin, who also happens to be Liam's rival."
Rolling his eyes Liam stood up and said, " Brad, book a flight. As soon as she's discharged we are leaving."
" Where are we going?" Amber asked.
Liam and Brad looked at each other and replied together " Tuvalu."
The next day came along slowly, to slowly foe Liam's liking. Getting Amber discharged was a cinch and they were on a plane to Tuvalu. Looking around, she saw Brad beginning to get comfortable and asked " How long does it take to get to T-Tuvalu?"
Laughing Brad said "eighteen hours princess, so get comfy." "Oh, Ok" she said. Looking at her boss, she asked " is he going to be okay?" as he was typing furiously on his laptop. "He'll be fine, now get some sleep. You'll need it." Brad said.
Sighing Amber turned and stared through the window, after counting eighty clouds she drifted off to sleep.
Waking up to someone shaking her, Amber woke up. Peering she saw Brad, he said " Morning babe, I hope you don't get seasick?" "Seasick?" Amber asked. "Yeah " Brad replied. " We have to get to our destination by boat." Shaking her head Amber departed the plane and got on the boat.
Four hours later, they arrived at their hotel. Liam went up to the receptionist desk and said " I am Liam Adler and I booked the presidential suite."
Looking back, he turned to them and said " Have a seat while I sort this out." Sitting down Amber was taking in the aesthetics when a voice said " Well if it isn't one of Adler's lackeys." Turning around Amber a man that she would classify as perfect. He had brown hair and blue eyes. He was tall and looked like a model. Honestly he was drool worthy.
"Are you harassing my friend" Liam asked. The two men looked at each other, the tension was so thick that you could slice it with a knife.
"No" the mystery man replied. " I was jut leaving. See you around Liam" he said before leaving.
Running his hand through his hair, he said tiredly " Come, I have the keys to our room." Getting off the elevator, Amber to Brad, "Who was that man downstairs?" "Remember the man we talked about in your hospital room? Well that was him. Cole Griffith."
As they finished unpacking Liam said " Get some rest. Mrs. Dragos wont be here till tomorrow, so get some sleep."
Retiring to her room after a meal of Pea, broccoli and pesto ravioli, she went to bed. { For those who want to know the recipe this is the link https://www.olivemagazine.com/recipes/quick-and-easy/pea-broccoli-and-pesto-ravioli/}.
Closing her eyes she saw those blue eyes that have been haunting her since the lobby. Shaking those thoughts out of her head she fell asleep.