Chapter 4
Before I could answer, the door from the CEO's office opened and there he walked out the Greek God himself, I mean... Mr. Gabriel Wilsons, wearing his signature cold demeanor.
"Let's go," he said, walking past me.
Sandy winked at me when I glanced back at her.
I always thank God for giving me the ability to walk fast. I was a track and field athlete when I was in elementary and high school. So, I can follow the long strides of this giant.
He entered the elevator with me trailing behind him. I pressed the close button and our designated floor.
It's been almost an hour since the presentation began. I am always attentive in listening to this matter because sometimes, my opinion was asked by my boss himself during the meeting.
It continued until 2:45 pm. That means the discussion lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes to be exact.
Throughout the meeting, there was a pair of eyes that kept staring at me. It was from Mr. Emerson Solivan, the secretary of Cordova's COO. But I was busy listening to the discussion in front of me, so I just ignored him, and acted oblivious to his stare.
When they all stood up, I collected my things with some of the mess from the table.
They were congratulating each other and exchanging handshakes.
I was about to walk to the next chair to collect another folder that was used from the meeting when someone bumped me on my shoulder. Not just the folder from my hand fell on the floor but also me. I didn't expect the sudden force, and since I am wearing heels, I hadn't balanced my body well, so I ended up falling on the floor with my butt first.
"Ouch!"
I groaned in pain and I don't know if I said it loudly. Thank God, some of the people walked out of the room already.
"Oh! I'm sorry, Ms. Davis. I didn't notice you."
Mr. Solivan explains as if I am going to buy his foul excuse. I know he intentionally bumped me for me to talk to him, as I didn't spare him a glance since I found him staring at me.
"It's okay Mr. Solivan."
I managed to say with a smile. I am wearing a skirt and I noticed him gulping when he saw my legs. I tried to stand on my own, and he bent over to help me but he was stopped by a cold and serious voice from behind me.
"Don't touch her, Mr. Solivan! Or I swear I'm going to break your arms!"
Mr. Solivan gulped nervously as Mr. Wilsons came in front of me glaring at him. My eyes snapped at him as his two hands were now in front of me, offering help for me to stand.
When I was sure of his intention, I didn't hesitate to grab them. He helped me to get up, and when I was on my own feet, he faced the pale man who was now also sweating from nervousness.
"I saw you, how you eye r.a.p.ed my assistant while we're all discussing your proposal! And you intentionally bumped her, for her to fall and for you to act as if helping her to stand!"
"N-No... S-Sir. It's just ----"
"One more word Mr. Solivan, and I'll swear this would be your last job in your life! And if you continued standing in front of me!"
"O-Ohh... I'm sorry Sir, Ms. Davis."
And he ran out of the door.
"Thank you, Sir."
I gulped as I bent down to pick the folder from the floor. But to my not--so--lucky day, my forehead bumped into another forehead. Mr. Wilson's forehead, to be exact.
"F.u.c.k!"
"Ouch!"
We exclaimed in unison as we both rubbed our foreheads.
"What a shiny day!"
I slowly muttered to myself before picking up the folder again.
"I'm sorry, Sir."
I managed to say before collecting all the folders from the table.
He didn't say anything, he just walked past me towards the door.
'-What would I expect?'-
After gathering all my things, I followed him and exited the room.
TBC ✍️