The Billionaire's Nutritionist

Chapter4

Aria was about to pay for the groceries she picked up from the store when she realized that her phone was missing. She retraced her mind to where she might have left it and groaned upon realization of where it is.

She dropped the groceries and dashed out of the store.

She got to the executive floor and met Ana’s absence at her table. She opened the door without creating awareness and regretted it the next minute.

The gorgeous lady she had bumped into was seated on her arrogant boss’s lap.

Asher's eyes were shooting daggers into her soul as she apologized while Kia smiled.

“It's okay, we met at the lobby, right? Kia asked, pointing a finger at her.

Yeah,we did, Aria replied,smiling nervously.

Why did you barge in like a bull? Asher asked coldly

I'm sorry Sir,I forgot my phone on your table, Aria replied pointing to the phone.

She dragged her suddenly heavy feet towards the table and picked it up.”I'm sorry for barging in, she said and left feeling embarrassed.

Did he just call her a bull in front of his girlfriend? She thought to herself and wondered how any woman could love a man like that?

She's cute,Kia remarked with a smile,still on Asher's lap.

“Get up”, I've got somewhere to be, Asher said, losing Kia’s hand from his neck,he managed to get her off his lap and stood up.

“Where are you going?” Kia asked,walking around the office while Asher got ready to leave.

“After you,Asher said ignoring her question as he held the door open,Kia rolled her eyes at his coldness.

She wondered when he would start treating her the way she wanted.

“Can you at least drop me at Jordan's restaurant?” She asked in the elevator.

“I didn't ask you here,did I?” So find your way home,he replied and stepped out of the elevator leaving Kia stunned.

It's been two weeks of working with Aria and he couldn't bring himself to deny some changes in his personality. He thought about the hard time he was giving her,hoping she would quit but she proved to be resilient. The way she made sure he was well fed,although it was her job but she's doing it with care and attention.

Asher drove down to his parent's house and couldn't forget the look on Aria’s face when he called her a bull. He felt a tinge of regret and was surprised. He stared at his plate while having dinner with his parents and almost thought of checking on Aria.

Do you not like the food? Elizabeth asked after noticing that her son wasn't eating.

“It's fine,just thinking about this important meeting I have tomorrow, it's a huge deal that I need to close," he replied , forcing a smile and taking a deep breath.

“So Dad, how's retirement treating you? He asked Edward, who seemed more interested in the steak on his plate.

“Well,great,good food and ample time to spend with my beloved, Edward replied happily while Elizabeth blushed.

Asher wondered how his father was still able to make his mother blush. Could they still be in love with each other after so many years? Would he be able to find something like that for himself? He asked himself that question and was taken aback. He had never thought about love,why now?

“I hear your nutritionist is feeding you well," Edward said,wiping the corners of his mouth,he reached for the bottle of wine and poured himself a glass.

Yeah,well she's trying her best,he replied passively.

No way he was going to admit that Aria is good at her job,in fact,she's the best there is.

“That's great,I should worry no more about you collapsing again, " Elizabeth said, smiling at her son.

Dinner was over soon and Asher prepared to leave for his condo.

“Thought you were sleeping over, " his mother said, helping him with his jacket.

“I've got to go Mum,maybe some other time. I need to be early for tomorrow's meeting,I wouldn't want you to overfeed me at breakfast tomorrow, he said, giving her a warm hug. He pecked her cheeks and hugged his father before driving off.

“Do you think he's happy?” Elizabeth asked Edward.

“He will when he finds his own person,like I found you”,he replied,pulling her into his warm embrace.

Asher slept off after deliberating on whether to reach out to Aria or not,he picked and dropped his phone several times before he finally decided against it.

Whatever it is, he'll see her at work tomorrow.

The executive manager at Carbon had arrived with his team at Asher's company, the next day where they were warmly received and led to the main meeting hall.

“Thank you for agreeing to meet with us,Mr.Shawn, Asher said,giving the man a firm handshake.

“My pleasure, " Mr.Shawn replied and together they all settled down in their seats.

Refreshments were brought in while they went through contract files together.

“Do you think we can reconvene after a while? I'm not really one to work on an empty stomach, Mr Shawn told Asher after a while.

“Oh that's not a problem,we can have something prepared for you here,it'll only take a little while, " Ana interjected before Asher could respond which left him no choice.

Ana went down to Aria’s office with an evil smirk on her face to deliver a false message to Aria.

“Breakfast for fifteen people,you have thirty minutes, order from the boss," Ana said in one breath and turned back,giving Aria no chance for questions.

Aria kept shaking her head while preparing the scrambled eggs, she wondered if this was payback for yesterday. She had apologized but obviously he wasn't done with her yet. Despite the amount of work she had to do, no one in the kitchen offered to help. They were all acting on the head chef’s orders although they would have loved to help Aria.

She finished up in forty minutes and ran down to the main hall with the food boxes in two separate bags but was shocked at the scenario playing in front of her.

She didn't even know when a tear rolled down her cheeks.

Asher was equally surprised to see her holding bags of food in her hands. What's going on? He asked himself.

He thought Ana had ordered but was surprised to see her running to the hall with food. Who gave her the order? And who ordered the food that's being served to them at the moment? He asked himself more questions without any answers.

He watched Aria’s retreating figure and felt an obvious amount of remorse. He would make things clear once the meeting is over. He sent Ana a questioning look and she shook her head in denial. Whatever it is,he would get to the root of it.

Clearly she was being punished.

Is it by Asher?

Or Ana?

She had no idea.