Crossing The Line With You (COMPLETED)

Meghan punch in the code to activate the lift to take her to the 50th floor. It has been a long day and thank goodness it is already Friday; she can relax and enjoy the coming long weekend. Meghan Bradwhick has been working with Faro Realty and Holdings for two years now as personal assistant to CEO Samantha Elliot. Although she takes care of all of Ms. Elliot's professional dealings, she has no knowledge of her private affairs. But she has no complain, she prefers it that way. When the lift door opens, it shows a huge hallway facing a large wooden door with etching of what seems to be angel wings. This is the first time Meghan has been into this floor, Ms. Elliot's private office and home. Samantha Elliot has another office on the 26th floor where Meghan's desk is also located. Meghan gave the door a light knock and punch another code to let herself in. Samantha is in her office having a conversation on the phone, she waited for another minute before Samantha signal her to wait and have a drink if she wants. It's Friday so why not, her work is already done, hopefully. She scanned the different bottles in the bar and decided to just have a glass of red wine. She walks towards the window and admire the view of the city at night. She scans the rest of the room and noticed a huge painting on the wall, an angel with only one wing in a sitting position, face hidden on her knees. At the bottom right side of the painting is written, 'Fallen Angel' and what seems to be an 'S' which she thinks maybe the signature of the painter. She felt a pinch on her heart just by looking at the painting. Meghan went back to the bar, pour herself another glass, took one of the stool and sit without realizing that her eyes was fixed on Samantha. Samantha Elliot is a self-made millionaire who garnered a number of awards for turning her small realty company to what is now a multi-million Faro Realty and Holdings with almost 800 employees in the span of five years. Her success is known publicly and little is known of her private life. Well there is really nothing much to know about her private life. She lost her whole family, parents and younger siblings in a housing fire when she was 20 years old, she got stuck in the traffic due to road flooding while the whole housing complex were engulfed in fire killing not just her family but other families as well. The traffic saved her. Her background gained her company the confidence from third party investor and buyers with the promise of affordable but quality and safer home for everyone. 'Can I also have a glass?' A voice said startling Meghan. 'Ah, yes Ms. Elliot.' pouring a glass for Samantha. Samantha took the glass from Meghan and sat on the sofa. 'Have a sit Meghan.' 'Thank you Ms. Elliot.' Meghan sits opposite Samantha. 'Is there anything you want me to arrange for you for this weekend? It is a long weekend, Monday is a public holiday.' 'Is it? I totally forgot about it. Forgive me, you may have plans for tonight and the weekends and I have kept you here. I am really sorry and please gave my apology for keeping your company waiting.' 'Oh it is fine Ms. Elliot, I don't have anything planned tonight and I am not meeting anyone.' 'Are you sure?' Meghan nod. 'If that is the case, then maybe you just join me for dinner? I am starving, am sure you have not had your dinner. Take it as my apology? Samantha gave Meghan a wink and then smile. 'It is really nothing Ms. Elliot but I will take the dinner.' Meghan smiled. 'Let's take a leave then.' Samantha took her keys and her bag and lock the door behind them. Sam punched the code on the lift to take them to basement where her car is parked. 'Oh I forgot to asked, do you have your car with you? Do you want to just take my car or we meet at the restaurant? I am craving for seafood, thinking we go to that seafood grill restaurant near the marina.' 'I sent my car for service today. I will pick it up tomorrow so I will just ride with you. And seafood sounds good, am drooling already!' 'Good, then seafood it is!' They both laughed. On the way to the marina, they just kept talking about anything that caught their attention and just laugh with their own funny thoughts. This is the first time that Meghan saw this side of Samantha and her admiration with her boss up notch to another level. 'Ms. Elliot, I hope you don't mind me saying. I never thought you have a funny side.' 'Come on Meghan, I maybe serious at work but of course I also find time to relax. What do you think I am doing on weekends?' Another laugh from Samantha. 'Work on weekends, that is what I think. When Monday comes, you are well prepared and since I don't handle your calendar on weekends, I thought you are doing it on your own. Honestly I wonder.' 'Why Meghan, do you want to know what I do on weekends? Do you want to also handle my personal dealings?' Samantha gave Meghan a serious look. Then gave another laugh. 'Uhmm', Meghan replied hesitantly. 'I am just kidding Meghan. I don't think it is fair for assistant to still work on weekends to handle personal things on the life of their bosses. But maybe one day I may need your help but promise it will not be a regular thing.' 'It is fine Ms. Elliot. Let me know if I can help you on anything, it will not be a problem.' 'Thank you Meghan. And one more thing, stop calling me Ms. Elliot, we are not at work so just call me Sam, I am not that old.' She's right, she's only five year's older than her, Meghan thought. 'Ok Sam'. When they arrived at the restaurant, the lady at the reception guides them in one of the table towards the back. They have looked at the menu and decided to just take the platter to share. They got sparkling water for drinks since Sam will still need to drive after. 'This place is beautiful! The view of the sea with this nice weather is very relaxing.' Meghan said. 'I am glad you like it.' Sam smiled and take a piece of prawn from her plate. 'How's the food?' The waitress serving them asked. 'The food is great!' Sam replied. 'Is there anything else I can help you with?' the lady asked. 'Oh, I think I want to try your escargot, I saw it is one of your specialty in the menu.' 'Certainly Madam. We have received a lot of compliments with the dish.' The lady smiled and then left their table. After a few minutes the waitress returned with the escargot. Samantha excitedly took a piece of the escargot, pick it to take it out of the shell and put into her mouth. 'It's delicious! Try it Meghan!' 'Uhm, I don't think I can eat it. I am afraid of snails.' 'Seriously! Then the more you should try. It was already cooked so you can take your revenge and eat them!' Samantha gave a loud laugh getting the attention of the couple on the other table. She gestured an apology and smiled. 'Go on Meghan try it, save me from embarrassment earlier.' Samantha took out one and give it Meghan. 'Say ahh Meghan! Come on.' With her eyes closed Meghan took the escargot and swallow it without biting. Sam gave a light chuckle and try to feed Meghan another piece. 'Sorry Sam I really cannot. I forgave them long time ago so no need to take revenge.' Sam gave Meghan a smile and then retreat. She already gave in once so she will not push further. They continue with dinner and chat for another 30 minutes before they decided to go for coffee. Sam looked at her watch and it was almost midnight. 'Oh Meghan I am so sorry for taking so much of your time today but I think I should send you home, it is quite late.' 'Sam it is fine, I actually enjoyed dinner and coffee. But yeah, I think we should retire for the night.' They walked outside of the coffee shop and Meghan said her goodbye opening her phone to book for a car ride. 'No Meghan, I will drop you off your place. Let's go!' Sam pulled Meghan towards the parking lot giving her no option to decline. The ride home is quiet, both of them have no words as if lost on their own thoughts. 'You have arrived at your destination.' The GPS voice said. Sam have asked Meghan to punch her address earlier so she can just follow the GPS to Meghan's placed. Sam stopped the car in front of a 5-storey apartment building. Beside the apartment building is a 24-hour convenience store and laundromat. There are also other shops and small restaurants across the road which are already closed. 'This area is nice. All main necessities are just a step away.' Compliment Sam. 'I agree! I actually love this place. Thank you for dropping me off Sam.' 'My pleasure Meghan. I think we should do this again.' They said their good night. Sam waited for Meghan to enter the apartment lobby and then drove off.