Victor and Ellena reached the front door of the Diamond Group office building. A black luxury sedan pulled up smoothly in front of them. Mr Wilson, who is Victor's trusted permanent driver, got out of the car neatly dressed. He circled the car, smiled and bowed his head slightly at Ellena's polite greeting, then bowed to Victor, showing his respect.
"Good evening, Mr. Victor, please give me the key," said Mr Wilson kindly.
Ellena immediately widened her eyes and took the key from Mr Wilson's hand.
"Mr. Wilson? What are you doing? Why give the key to Mr. Victor? I'm definitely right over here," whispered Ellena, rebuke softly.
Victor furrowed his brows when he saw Ellena, who took the car keys.
Mr Wilson looked at Ellena. "Ah… pardon me then, Elle's secretary. It was Mr. Victor who asked to deliver the car. I think Mr. Victor wants to go home and drive himself," answered Mr Wilson innocently.
"No problem sir. Thanks for the help...." Ellena bowed her head 45 degrees in gratitude. Willson also said goodbye and left Victor and Ellena along with the delivery of the car.
"Come on, sir, please." Ellena invited Victor to walk closer to the car. He immediately opened the back door of the car. As he always did.
Victor just silently glanced at Ellena.
Ellena frowned and said again, "Mr. Victor, please come in, sir."
Victor's face grew even more level, and he glanced at Ellena with the corner of his eye.
"What are you doing, Elle?"
"Hey?" Elle looked confused and then smiled again. "Of course, open the door for you, sir."
Huuuffttt. Victor took a deep breath and exhaled at once.
"Give me the key!"
"Heeeh???"
"Give me the key!" Victor held up one hand.
Ellena was still looking confused.
"Elle! We're going to dinner together, not on business. Let me drive for you."
"Heeh? But, sir?"
"I told you this is a reward! And not a punishment. You sit in the front!"
"Me?"
"Elle? Really? You're so good at work, and why are you so stupid about it?"
"Uh, I'm sorry, sir."
Ellena instead looked down innocently.
Again Victor had to take a deep breath, but this time it was followed by a roll of eyes because he saw Elle's behaviour.
Without thinking and being lazy to explain. Victor grabbed Ellena's wrist. He opened the door and directed Ellena to come in. got into the car, and sat in the front seat.
Brukkk! Victor closed the car door on Ellena's side. Instantly Ellena blinked with a confused look. Victor turned around and sat in the's seat driver "Are you serious, sir? Driving for me?"
Victor didn't give any expression, and he drew closer to Ellena. Ellena seemed to protect herself and retreated backwards. Victor's face got closer. Ellena's breath suddenly caught. Victor continued to stare at her sharply while grabbing the seat belt by Ellena's side.
"Do I look like I'm joking?"
DEG!
Ellena was silent and couldn't answer. Victor's gaze pierced deep into her mind.
Click! Elle's seat belt was fastened. Victor slowly backed away and freed Ellena from her gaze. Elle glanced at Victor a few times. Victor's face remained flat, looking forward as he adjusted his seat. The belt.
"Ready?" asked Victor
"Y-yes sir."
Victor began stepping on the gas pedal. Bringing the car, we drove to a restaurant that Victor had reserved.
***
* In the course.
Ellena looked at Victor. What is he earnest? Said Elle in the heart that still has not accepted it.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Is there anything you want to ask?"
"Uh, sorry sir." Ellena immediately turned her face to the front and then looked down. "It's just..., as long as I work with you, this is the first time you drive for me, sir. I really feel bad."
"Oh, yeah? Now you just feel bad? Then how did you feel when you left me drunk? Huh?"
Gleg! Ellena swallowed her saliva.
"I let you rest. You look very tired, especially after yesterday's event."
"Hey!" Victor just exhaled and didn't answer Ellena.
Ellena looked back at Victor. Suddenly she remembered and realized something.
"Ehm sir? Excuse me." Ellena lifted the folded tissue in her hand, then wiped the lipstick mark on Victor's cheek
"What are you doing? I told you not to wipe it." Victor glanced briefly with a faint smile.
"Sorry, sir, but it's my duty to always pay attention to your appearance. Makes you appear with the best image. It's not good if other people see it, sir."
"Alright, you deleted it, I'll ask for it back."
Ellena laughed and covered her mouth with a tissue. Victor was glancing with a thin smile.
***
"Here we are," said Victor, pulling the hand brake.
Ellena immediately releases the seat belt and pushes ahead to open the door.
Victor Elle hold hands.
"Let me only opened the door for you."
"But, sir?"
Victor held Ellena's arm gently. "Today, let's just say that you are my girlfriend, and not my secretary. Ok?" Victor said softly, then gave a little squeeze to Elle's arm.
Ellena smiled briefly and then exhaled through her mouth. "I still can't believe this," Ellena said in a half-whisper.
Victor circled the car and opened the door for Ellena. He bent his left hand while letting Elle hold and hold there.
Ellena smiled and took Victor's arm. He looked so gentle with his gentle demeanour.
They entered a fancy restaurant. A well-dressed waiter immediately greeted them.
"Mr. Victor and Miss Ellena, please come this way."
The waiter took Victor and Elle to the outdoor part of the restaurant. There was only one table there, Exclusive with lights and candles lit in the middle of the table. Along the way to the table, lined candles fenced on the left and right softly lit with a light waving yellow.
"Wow, how beautiful!" said Ellena while gaping in admiration.
Ellena is used to going to expensive restaurants when with clients. But for a place setting that looks exclusive and romantic like this, Elle has never experienced it. This is the first time for Elle.
"Do you like the gift?"
Ellena nodded quickly. "If only I knew the place would be like this." –Ellen looked at her clothes- "I should have worn a dress."
Victor smiled faintly. "No problem. You always look beautiful, Elle."
Ok! Don't be tempted, Elle. Don't ever bring your feelings for this. This is only a reward for your hard work. Just enjoy the reward. Not with the gift giver, Elle said to herself as a self-reminder.
"Elle?" called Victor, who found Elle lost in thought.
"Eh? Sorry, sir. Thank you for your compliment."
They walked back and sat across from each other at the table provided.
"Appetizers will be served soon, sir. Do you want our best wine?"
asked the maid who escorted Victor and Ellena.
Victor smiled and glanced at Ellena. He opened his mouth slightly, somehow looking like a ploy.
"Get the best wine for the beautiful woman in front of me, and just water for me. I'm driving." Victor threw a smile at the waiter.
"Very well, Mr. Victor, we will immediately provide according to your request."
"Make sure it's the best wine, the most expensive you have, so it's a shame if you don't spend it," said Victor, still talking to the waiter, but his gaze locked straight on Ellena.
Ellena looked at Victor with a frown. Instantly she thought when their eyes met.
[Somehow I smell the revenge here? Oh God! what should I do? Anyway, I should not be drunk! Mom, if you're in a situation like this, what would you do? Please give me strength, and please don't let me drunk!]