Finding the Abyss of Love

15. Before Sunday.

Zoya’s POV

As usual, I brought coffee along with me when I came up to the Office. After putting my bag down, I took the cup of coffee and walked in his room.

He was standing in front of the large windows with his back to the door. Even though I could not see his face, he seemed a bit tensed to me.

“Good morning sir. Here is your coffee.” I walk to put the coffee down on his desk. As soon as I turn around, I see him standing right behind me. How did he get here so fast? I didn’t even hear his footsteps when he got here.

He takes a few more steps to close the gap between us. He is now in my personal space. He moves towards me as I move back (or at least try). My back hits the table making me realise there is no more space behind me to move. He keeps on moving closer. My heart is pounding. My throat feels dry. A thousand butterflies were roaming in my stomach as he leans towards me, our faces are mere inches apart. He grabs the coffee that was resting behind me on the table.

“Good morning” he smirks. Then he just turns around taking sips from the cup.

“I need you to edit the files on my desk and get it done before lunch.” As I pick up the files and head towards the door, I am stopped by a question that confuses me. “Where are you going?”

“I’m going to my desk sir.”

“No! You can use the laptop over here” he ordered.

I did not know what was going on and why he didn’t let me get back to my desk. I did not argue. I just started on the task on hand.

It was a bit hard to concentrate under his intense gaze. He seemed calm as he sat on the sofa drinking his coffee, never taking his eyes off me. I was so wrapped up in my task that I didn’t even notice when he got up from the sofa and came to stand behind me.

“I hear you are going to my mom’s place this Sunday.” A shiver ran down my spine giving me goose bumps as he spoke from behind me.

“Y-yes t-that’s right.” I stuttered. Why am I stuttering? “I am sorry I did not ask your permission before confirming them. I just didn’t want to disappoint Lily.” We fell quiet again.

My alarm rang reminding me that it is 8:30 in the morning and I need to get the meeting room ready for our morning meeting. I got up and let him know the schedule for the morning and walked out to get the board room ready.

After everything was set, I waited near the elevator to greet the representatives of SL Corp. if all goes well, we are supposed to start a new project together.

I don’t know why God never lets me be happy. I was content. I had a routine in life where I am comfortable. Unfortunately, it was short lived. As soon as the elevator doors opened, and 2 individuals came into view I wished that the ground would split and bury me whole.

It was no other than Lucas and Aiden! They also stopped at their tracks as they saw me, not knowing what to say. Lucas still had some effect on me as I never fully recovered from my hurt. Or should I say that I never let my hurt to heal as I always kept on scratching it. The events of my past never let me forgive myself. Nevertheless, I was at work. This is not a place to let my feelings to stop me from doing my duties. I quickly recovered myself as I walked up to our guests with Mr. Mirzaya to greet them.

“Hi. Lucas, Aiden” Mr. Mirzaya said as he shook their hand then side hugged them. Whoa, this is a nightmare! My boss is associated with the two people I want to run away from the most in my life!

I also greeted them and escorted them to the meeting room. After two long hours of discussion, we finally ended the meeting.

“Well, we were family before, and now we can be partners as well. I believe this deal will bring us even closer than before, cousin,” Lucas smiled at Mr. Mirzaya stressing the last word.

Oh no! I was in trouble. There is no way I can avoid Lucas now. Then a sudden realization hit me. He was family. There is a family dinner at Mirzaya residence in two days that I promised to attend. I have to avoid going there at all cost, but how?

I was brought back from my thoughts when Mr. Mirzaya called (almost yelled) my name. “Ms. Borelli!”

“Yes? Sorry Sir. I was just…”

“Please get some coffee for us Ms. Borelli” he cut me off. Without waiting for my reply, he asked Lucas and Aiden to follow him to his cabin.

When I brought in a tray with coffee and snacks into his coffee, Mr. Mirzaya was nowhere to be found.

“How are you Zoya?” Lucas asked. Strange grin plastered on both Lucas and Aiden’s lips.

“I’m good. Thank you for asking sir.”

“Why are you being so formal?” Aiden asked this time. I chose to just remain silent.

I took a deep sigh of relief when I saw Mr. Mirzaya walk into the room again. I guess he just went to the bathroom before. He felt the untold tension but did not ask anything. I was grateful for this silence.

“If this is all, I would like to take my leave now sir.” I looked at Mr. Mirzaya.

“Why don’t you join us for coffee?” Aiden asked.

“Thank you for asking sir, but I really have to get back to work Mr. Sanos” I left the room before anyone else could say anything more to me. As I closed the door behind me, I felt that I could finally breathe again.