Clark paced back and forth in front of the Director's office. The secretaries who were familiar with the way the assistant mood stayed silently to do their job.
They knew well that when the assistant was anxious, it also meant that the Director should be in a very bad mood. Even though they were curious to know about what had happened, none of them dared to ask a thing.
Glancing at the watch, Ryan sighed and tossed the documents that he had been struggling to read since his afternoon meeting ended. Shaking his legs impatiently and massaging his forehead, he slammed his desk in frustration.
Meanwhile, Sasha composed as she walked to Clark's desk.
"Good evening sir"
Clark heaves a long breath. "He's waiting for you," he replied.
Sasha slowly pushed the door and weaved her way into the office when she heard his permission.
"Director Hart, you called me," Sasha said, a little hint of awkwardness etched in her voice.
Ryan with a stoic expression stood up from his seat and walked around his eyes not leaving her for a minute. "So that's how it is now."
Sasha was looking at him with flickering eyes. He took a step towards her, and she instinctively took a step back. Ryan took another step towards her and again she responded by taking another step backwards.
Ryan yet took another step towards and she took another backwards, but this time she finally muttered something, "I am sorry. Earlier I was very late and... I am Sorry."
Ryan slowly closed the distance between them, his suit showing off his slender figure, his fragrance—regardless of which kind—immensely alluring.
Sasha shifted to the side subconsciously, but Ryan reached out and trapped her to the wall.
"Who am I to you?" Ryan lifted his hand up and gently yet firmly held her chin in place. She stiffened the moment his hand came in contact with her face.
"Ry-" She tried to speak, her eyes darting from one place to another, refusing to keep her gaze on his face. And why was he looking more handsome when he was standing this close to her?
She silently kept his gaze on her for some seconds. "You are my boyfr...."
Before she could even finish her words, he suddenly placed his hand behind her neck, pressing her head toward him. The next moment, his lips were mashed against hers.
She was at a loss when the kiss took her by surprise. With her eyes saucer-wide, she forgot to react while passively receiving his kiss.
It was a new experience for Ryan to be stared at by the person whom he was kissing. He couldn't help feeling amused by her reaction. Covering her eyes with his hand, he deepened the kiss. At that instant, she could hear nothing but her heart beating wildly in her chest. In a panic, she placed her hand on his chest to prevent him from moving any closer, whimpering in fear.
Ryan halted his kiss and then gave a peck on her swollen lips. He then propped his arms on both sides of her body, encircling her. The young lady was looking at him pitifully through her watery eyes; there was a hint of panic in her eyes.
Ryan pulled her closer and hugged her tightly as if they weren't close enough already. He hugged her so tightly that he squeezed her petite body. She felt so small in his arms, but just perfect enough for him.
"Ryan...." She called softly.
"Hmm"
"I can't.... breathe," She said with a ragged breath. Her words snapped him back to reality and he quickly let go of her.
"I'm sorry" He apologized with an apologetic smile. Sasha couldn't help but smile back at him, he was looking so cute with an apologetic smile on his face.
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"Where are we going?" Sasha asked the umpteenth time as they drove to God knows where.
"Somewhere. Honey" Ryan replied taking a glance at her before returning his gaze to the road.
"Ryan?" She called gently.
"Yes, Honey?" Ryan replied.
Ryan paused for a second, then asked, "Aren't we going too fast?."
Ryan's handsome expression took a double take, "What do you mean?"
"I...." Sasha pressed her lips in a thin line.
After driving for almost an hour, Ryan stopped the car by a mountain. Ryan got out of the car and made his way to the passenger seat's door. Opening it, he held Sasha's hands and guided her out.
Sasha's gaze on her suddenly became serious, as she looked eyes at him.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ryan asked.
Sasha averted her gaze and replied flatly, "Nothing"
Then they walked through the woods. The sudden silence between her and Ryan made her feel a little awkward.