"Travel to Norway? Oh, I had no idea. When are we supposed to travel?" I asked nervously, taking the envelope from him, still not able to apprehend properly.
"Sorry for the short notice, Boss just approved the final agenda and logistics, and it seems your presence with the team there would be required given your amazing contribution to this project," He said with a soft smile. Mark and his etiquettes, he never held back in saying encouraging words to me.
I thought for a while, before responding "That's fine, when are we supposed to leave and for how long?"
I was suddenly very nervous thinking about Jake approving my travel.
"We leave Monday morning, for the entire week. The details of the program are all enclosed in this envelope. I will see you at the airport at eight am sharp".
He said, gesturing me to continue my work while taking my leave.
After Mark left, I dived back into my work, trying hard to ignore my emotions. I have to travel out of the country with Richmond Corp's top management, ergo led by Mr. Snob CEO.
I decided not to get too affected and first focus on completing my work.
I also wrote a detailed update to Benjamin and informed him on the project status and also about my business travel plans. Once done, I closed my laptop and looked at the time. It was 30 minutes past 11. I collected my stuff and headed out.
I did not notice the time at all, it was so late, and when I stepped out of the cabin, I observed the floor was empty, I was practically amongst the last few ones in the building.
I walked out of the corridor and turned to wait for the elevator. Only two out of the four elevators were working at this hour, whereas one of the two was stuck in the basement for the past 10 mins. I was on the 18th floor and getting restless waiting for the elevator.
I patiently waited for five more minutes, and suddenly the other elevator beeped, and without thinking twice, I entered it. I pressed the G Floor button, but instead, the elevator went up. I guess I was so tired of waiting that I didn't notice it was going up instead of down and climbed in nevertheless.
It stopped on the 35th floor, the top floor of the building, and as soon as it opened, my feet froze at its place.
A very tired yet extremely handsome looking Jake entered the elevator. If looks could kill, I would be dead by now. He looked so elegant in his black trousers and grey shirt, and his strong muscles struggled to ripple his shirt apart.
He entered looking at me; he did not move his eyes away even for a second. He was shamelessly gawking me.
Did he forget his manners at home?
The air suddenly changed, and I could feel the electricity in the atmosphere. The elevator was now flooded with the fragrance of his strong cologne.
I could melt sniffing his masculine aroma and the aura he carried with him. It was just both of us in an enclosed space. I saw a small smirk on his face as he moved his gaze away from me. He was studying my nervousness and enjoying the affect he had on me.
What a prick!
I dared not look back at him, with my gaze now fixed at my nervous fingers that I had been fiddling the moment he stepped inside. I just stood still waiting for the elevator to stop at the ground floor. As we were approaching down, he stepped a bit closer to me, and now I could feel my heart pounding in my chest.
He was slowly getting closer, and I was stepping back, completely anxious. I was almost in the corner with Jake facing me. He bent down and whispered slowly.
"Good Night Ms. Carter, take some rest, you are going to have a hectic week ahead". He said with a small smile forming on his lips.
With that, the elevator beeped on reaching the ground floor, and he strode out of there without looking back. I could not believe what just happened. My heart was racing, and I could hardly find air to breathe.
I sighed and walked out. I had already called a cab while waiting for the elevator, and it was waiting for me outside of the reception area.
The moment I stepped out; I saw a black Rolls Royce extravagantly parked outside with Jake sitting in the driver seat. I ignored him and his luxurious car, and went straight to my cab, just eager to leave this place at the earliest.
As soon as I reached home, I took a warm shower and calmed myself before getting to bed. I had lost my appetite and was too lazy to cook myself something.
I messaged both Niki and Britney to meet me for lunch tomorrow. I wanted to catch up and also could use their help with some shopping for my unexpected last-minute business trip.
They both agreed happily. Afterall shopping is every girl's guilty pleasure.
I was laying on bed and all I could think of was Jake. His minty breath falling on my skin, the huskiness in his voice and his notorious smirk.
God! Professional conduct, my ass.
Chapter 13
Push and Pull
Emma
It was the weekend already, and I barely slept a wink last night. Jake was getting under my skin. I was irked with his behavior; his actions confused my sane mind. I hated this push and pull with him.
After hogging on eggs and bacon for breakfast, I took a quick shower and wore a yellow floral dress with beige flats completing my look. It was already noon, and I had plans to
