"Hi, miss. It's our break time. Want to grab some snacks?" Andrew speaks out of nowhere while I am busy scanning the list of the guests.
I looked at my watch and it was already four o'clock in the afternoon. It is indeed my break time.
"Okay. Wait a second," I answered and closed the tab.
"So, how's being a receptionist?" He asked while we were walking together going out of the hotel.
Andrew is also our classmate and a friend who is also having an OJT here, but he was assigned in the casino.
I looked at him and shrugged, "Quite good."
He nodded. " That's good. By the way, you are beautiful today. Your uniforms suit you," he mumbled while his eyes twinkled with admiration.
My cheeks reddened.
Andrew is a typical college boy next door. Most of the girls in our university have a huge crush on him and I will not deny that I am one of them.
"Thank you," I replied shyly and unconsciously caressed my neck. It is my habit whenever I feel shy.
I met his eyes and gave him my sweetest smile, but my forehead creased when sweat started to form on his forehead. " Andrew, is there a problem?"
He swallowed and averted his eyes. "N-nothing. It's just suddenly became hot in here," he answered almost stuttering.
I nodded even though I was still confused. We are still in the hotel and it was cold in here. How come he feels hot? There must be something wrong with him.
"E-Ellena, the CEO is walking towards us." He suddenly uttered with panic in his voice.
When I followed his gaze, I saw the man I bumped into earlier walking in our direction. His bodyguards are with him and they are carrying paper bags that are from a famous Japanese restaurant.
My jaw drop. He is the CEO?
He is not taking his eyes off us as they were walking closer. I can feel his burning gaze even with his aviators on.
I started to panic. I need to find a way to escape.
"Wait Andrew, just go first, I think I forgot something," I reasoned out and was about to do my graceful exit when the CEO called my name.
"Miss Saldivia, in my office, now." He uttered in an authoritative voice.
How did he know my name?
I swallowed hard. I am so doomed.
I gave Andrew a pleading look but he just nodded as if he is telling me that I need to obey him.
"Let's go," he said and hold my arm, but I remove his grip when I suddenly felt electricity flowed through my veins.
"I can walk alone, sir," I politely said before he feel offended.
"This way," he told me in a cold and rough voice when I was about to go inside the public elevator.
I glance at him. He was standing in front of the private elevator where only the owners like him has an access to ride.
When I looked at his bodyguards, they were already in the elevator I was supposed to ride. So I was left with no choice, but to go with him.
He pressed the penthouse when we get inside the elevator.
We were silent as the elevator goes up and I wanted to break the silence by begining to apologize with the way I acted a while ago. If only I knew that he was the CEO I wouldn't be that overacting.
"S-sir? About what happened a while ago----"
He immediately cutted me off."You don't need to apologize. It was my fault." She simply answered without looking at me.
I had nothing to say so I fell silent until we arrived at the penthouse.
His bodyguards were already waiting for us in front of the only door I saw.
He did a fingerprint scanning on the monitor and the door automatically opened.
"Alexa, open the light.l," he cooly ordered.
I gasped when the lights turned on. The curtains also automatically parted making me see the different views of skyscrapers.
I saw exactly like this in the movies I watched, but the feeling is really different when you saw it with your own two eyes.
"The view is more breathtaking here at night," he stated in a husky voice.
I turned around and I almost gasp when a pair of hazel eyes met mine.
Why does he became handsome in my eyes suddenly? Is this the man I pointed my fingers at earlier?
I unconsciously bit my lower lip when my eyes landed on his lips. Why it has to be that red? It's even redder than mine. I want to stomp my feet in jealousy. This is so unfair.
I lowered my gaze on his broad and firm chest. He had already removed his coat and the only top clothes left is his white long sleeves polo with three buttons open.
My saliva almost fell when I saw his six-pack abs. The fabric of his polo is thin making his skin became visible in my eyes. He was almost perfect. Yes, almost. He can't be perfect. I know he has flaws too.
"Miss Saldivia, are you listening?"
I almost jump in surprise when I heard him raised his voice.
"S-sir?" I stammered and look into his eyes again.
His brows furrowed." I am asking you if you have eaten your snack already?"
Embarrassed, I look down." I was about to have my break time sir, but you called me," I answered without looking at him.
"Join me then."
Confused, I lifted up my gaze. " Sir?"
" I said, eat with me."
His voice and face are calmer now.
"B-but Sir---
"No buts miss Saldivia. Eat with me and that is an order," He said with finality.
I heaved a deep sigh.
I have lost more reason to leave when he set the table with two chairs. He folded his long sleeves up to his elbow and the veins in his arm became visible as he was taking out the foods in the paper bag.
"You need help, Sir?" I asked because I feel awkward not doing anything. I should be the one preparing the food, not him.
"No, I can manage. Just sit here."
He pointed the chair opposite to him. I hesitated at first, but I obeyed in the end.
I roamed my eyes around the room to divert my attention while waiting for him to set the table. I find out that his bodyguards are no longer here. I suddenly felt uneasy.
"What do you prefer to drink? Coffee or juice?"
"A-anything sir."
"Okay then, take what you want. That is all ours." He offered and begin to put food on his plate.
I looked at the food served on the table, I don't know what to pick because I am not familiar with those.
I am picky if it is about foods. What if I don't like the taste? I can't just tell that I don't like it and throw it in the garbage. What is he going to say to me? That I waste food?
"Don't you like the food?" he asked frowning when he saw I am not moving.
"I don't know what to pick. I am not familiar with those, Sir," I politely answered.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Try this one, this is a Hina matsuri sushi, " he pointed at the small round and has a flower design inside that is on his plate." This is my favorite." He added and put four pieces on my plate so I left with no choice, but to eat them.
My face almost crumpled when I tasted it. I tried to chew and swallowed it because he was waiting for my reaction.
What kind of food is this? It tastes bad. I want to vomit.
"You like the taste?"
I quickly drink the juice in one gulp." "Y-yes sir," I lied, and forced a smile.
"Really? I told you. That is my favorite," He smiled which makes me see his perfectly white set of teeth.
When he continues eating, I found myself staring at him secretly.
And I don't know why, but my heart suddenly beats faster at the sight of him while he is elegantly chewing his food.