"Did I interrupt something" Alex asked still with that teasing smile on his lips. He glanced at Adeline who was still surprised by his arrival. Alex had suspected that something was off when he got a call from Dylan last night, but he was too lost in the escatsy of sleep that he didn't bother to ask questions. But now he could see for himself, it seems like this friend of his had taken an interest in another one of his Secretary's.
'Won't be the first' Alex thought to himself as he walked in closer and then he fixed his eyes on the different foods arranged on the table.
"Don't mind if I do" Alex spoke as he reached out and grabbed another burrito, he casually leaned on Dylan's desk as he ate the burrito with a satisfied look on his face.
Adeline was a bit shaken with his arrival, She dropped the burrito back on the plate as she tried to get up but his arms were already around her waist, pulling her down to the chair.
Adeline looked at him with pleading eyes but instead she got a stern look from him and she could tell that he was daring her to leave. Adeline swallowed the lump in her throat, she couldn't move, not when his eyes were looking at her like that.
"Eat"
Adeline heard him order and her body began acting on instinct, she quickly reached her hand out to pick another toast and then she continued her brunch. She tried not to meet Mr Chan's gaze, even though she could feel his eyes on her.
Mr Alexander Chan, he was the man she approached at the diner the other night asking for this job opportunity. Now she could only imagine the thoughts running through his head right now, he must think that she was just trying to get to Mr Wayne, or maybe he might mistake her to be one of those ladies who...
No, Adeline shook her head as she tried to get rid of those thoughts, she was so lost in her own world that she didn't realize when Dylan got up and walked towards Alexander.
When she finally regained composure, she noticed that they were both discussing something, she couldn't hear their words clearly but she could pick up on the word 'trip'. Adeline didn't want to eavesdrop and so she just looked away and continued her brunch, she had eaten a lot and her tummy was already full but still she tried to eat a little more, she didn't want all of this food going to waste.
"Miss Silvers"
Adeline's head snapped to the side when she heard her name, she found Mr Chan standing in front of her with a small smile painting his lips. Adeline looked behind him and saw Mr Wayne standing with his back facing her, she guessed he was making a phone call. Taking the opportunity, Adeline decided to explain herself before Mr Chan would get the wrong impression.
"Mr Chan.... it's... it's not what you think ....I....he....Mr Wayne already...Mr Wayne already...he didn't let me go....I declined at first....but he....he insisted that I..." Adeline didn't realize that she was no longer speaking English, her words came out a little shaken.
"It's okay, you don't have to explain anything for me. Last time I checked, you are doing good work here so I have no reason to criticize. Besides, having brunch with your boss is not really a big deal" Alexander spoke with a smile and then he winked before taking a few grapes and then he walked towards the door.
"I have to leave now, have a good day Miss Silvers" Alexander said before walking out of the door.
Adeline sighed in relief, she was happy to see that Mr Chan was not quick to jump into conclusions, it looked like the man understood the matter and didn't even judge her for her actions.
"Are you full?" His deep voice resounded in the office jolting Adeline back from her thoughts.
She offered him a small smile before getting up from her seat, she wanted to leave as soon as possible before he brings up another reason for her to stay.
Dylan had a blank look on his face as he watched her, he had been watching her for a few seconds now. His eyes never leaving her face as he studied her every expression, he wanted to know more, he wanted to know everything about her.
"We have a business trip tomorrow, one week trip, I have a few things I need at handle at Country D, and you are coming with me"
His last words had Adeline swallowing another lump in her throat, she could feel the beads of sweat forming. She didn't know what to say, this was not the first time Mr Wayne was going on business trips, usually when he would go alone or maybe take Mr Chan with him. But now he was asking her to tag along, Adeline knew exactly where all this was going.
As beautiful as this creature standing before her looked, he was nothing but filth, even though he had been kind to her by offering brunch, Adeline knew him too well to fall for his tricks. Being his secretary, Adeline was able to get a closer look at his affairs, he was an asshole, a mother fucking ass hole. Adeline could remember clearly the women who would stomp their heels and parade into his office. Every week, if not in his office then she would see them going home together, yes she was stalking him but only because it was her job as his secretary to know things about him.
Now he was interested in her, Adeline knew how all this would end, even though a part of her wished that his words were genuine, Adeline knew that all this was just an act. The man was just trying to get under her skirt, after that then he would kick her out, just like the other girls. The thought caused her eyes to sting but Adeline was quick to blink away whatever it was that was threatening to come.
"I'm sorry Mr Wayne but I won't be joining you for the business trip" Adeline spoke after taking a while to process her emotions, her voice was sharp and firm, no more stuttering. Now she was going to be serious.