Over Hot Chocolate and Red Wine

You are an Anderson

“I’ll fax copy of the agreement contract to them later.” I said while typing on the tablet.

            “Next we’ll be meeting Mr. Smith from Alias & Cho Company. Then you’ll have dinner with Mr. Zachary at Garden Hotel at 8pm.” I said while looking at the planner.

No answer.

            “Mr. Anderson, do you hear me?” I asked.

I look at him from reflection of rear mirror. He looks tired. He rest his head over the head rest and close his eyes. His tie is loosened and his shirt is buttoned down. His hair is messy. I feel sorry for him. This is what happen when he decided to push 3 days schedules over family emergency. We had been in back to back meeting with potential clients since morning. It is almost 5 o’clock now. Only 2 more meeting and we are done for today.

            “I heard u, Miss Mytheus.” He said with his eyes close.

            “U look tired sir. Anything I should get for u?” Elliot, his driver asked.

His eyes glances over the rear mirror then focus on the road.

            “No thanks. I just need to sleep. Miss Mytheus, wake me when we are there.” He said.

            “Yes Mr. Anderson.” I focus my eyes on the road.

20 minutes later, we arrived at Crown Plaza Hotel. Elliot park the car at VIP assigned parking.

            “Mr. Anderson, we are here.” I said.

I look at him. He sleeps soundly at his seat. I walk out of the car and open the back seats door. I sit beside him and start shaking his body.

            “Mr. Anderson, we are here.” I repeated my words.

He flinches and holds my hand.

            “5 more minutes, baby.” He said.

I am shock. Elliot look at me in confusion. I yank my hand and he is startle by my action.

            “We are here.” I said firmly.

He look confused and start walking out of the car. I follow his steps and ask Elliot to wait until the meeting is done. We stood in front of the elevator. He start rummaging his hair to fix it. The door wide open and we enter. I push the floor button and glances over him. He is struggling with his tie. I get really irritated looking at him. I turn to him, tip toed and start buttoning his shirt up and fix his tie. He smile looking at me.

            “What would I do without u, baby.” He said.

            “Perhaps u’ll be dead.” I said. I look at my finished work satisfied.

            “Can u please stop calling me baby? Elliot has been suspicious at us.” I continued.

            “Why would I? I am your boss. I can call u whatever I want.” He smirked.

I shake my head. Then I noticed his hair is till messy. I open my handbag and looking for a comb. My handbag is practically full with his stuff. Perfume, handkerchief, glasses, extra set of bowtie and tie. I reach the comb and tip toed again to comb his messy hair. He lowers his head a bit. After few stroke, his hair look neat. I smile at him and keep the comb inside my bag.

            “Thank you, baby.” He smiles back.

Suddenly he leave a peck on my cheek. He smiles at my confused look.

The elevator door opens and we walk out toward conference room. I see there are 6 men waiting for us. One of them is Ed. Yeah. This is the company he worked for. He smiles at me. I just give him a smirk. I recognize the men standing beside him. The hairy bald guy that f**k him at Lyanna’s party. Damn Ed. U cant seems to shake this rich daddy ya I whisper to myself. Ian shakes their hands and they take their seat. He looks over the file and begins asking question. I type down important details on my tablet.

The meeting adjourned at 7.45pm. We rush out of the hotel for another meeting. We arrived at Garden Hotel entrance 8.15pm.

            “Elliot, don’t wait for me. I’ll catch taxi later. And send Miss Mytheus home.” He instructed.

He rushes into the hotel lobby and Elliot starts drive away.

            “Where do you live, Ivy?” Elliot asked.

            “Oh. U can drop me at the office. I have few documents to look into. I’ll be home by myself.” I said politely.

Elliot is older than me. He is in early 40’s. He is a single father of two. He works with Ian’s family almost 10 years now. His wife die after giving birth to her last child, Serena. This is what he told me when we first met.

            “Plus today is Serena’s birthday right? She must be waiting for his papa.” I continued.

            “Are u sure u going to be okay Ivy?” He asked concerned.

            “Mr. Anderson will be mad at me” He continued.

            “Don’t worry about him. He will be fine.” I said.

Elliot drops me off at office entrance. I walk into the building. Greeted by on duty security guards, I make myself up to my floor with elevator. I reach my desk and turn on my computer. I read over few documents and begin typing.

After my works finishes, I look at my wristwatch. It is almost midnight. I turn off the computer and walk out of the building. I fetch a taxi home.

When the taxi arrives at my home, I notice Ian’s car parks outside of my apartment. He leans over his car while trying to contact someone. I hop of the taxi and walk towards him.

            “What are u doing here?” I asked.

He looks at me with relief eyes. He hugs me tightly.

            “Oh, baby. I thought something bad happen to u. I tried to call u. It went straight to voicemail. Where have u been? I knock but no one’s home.” He attacked me with question.

I try loosening his embrace. He tighten his hug.

            “Ian, please. I can’t breathe.” I said.

He loosens his hug and hold my arm. He looks at me worried.

            “Ok Mr. First of all, I was at office finish up some work. My battery dies. I just realize it while on the taxi. Lastly, my mum is not here. She is out of the city preparing for her wedding which by the way it is on this Saturday.” I explained.

            “Thank goodness.” He sighed in relief.

            “Anyway, why are u here?” I asked.

            “Oh I brought u some pizza. And red wine of course in case u haven’t eaten yet.” He said.

My stomach gurgles spontaneously. I smile shyly. Ian laugh at me.

            “Okay, let’s feed u, baby.” He opened his car door and grabs a box of pizza and a bottle of red wine.

We walk to my apartment door. I slid in the key and open the door. Ian makes his way to the living room and places down the pizza and wine. He sits on the couch and look around my apartment. I put my hand bag over kitchen counter and grab wine glasses. I sit next to him. He pour the wine and we enjoying our late dinner/ supper together. He notices my purple off shoulder long dress hanging by the window.

            “Are u going to wear that to the wedding?” He asked points at the dress.

            “Yeah. That is the only dress I afford to buy.” I replied.

I sipped the wine and look at his unimpressed expression.

            “What’s with the look?” I questioned him.

            “I bet u will get f****d after the wedding. U will look hot in that dress, baby.” He joked.

            “Well that will be fun. I look forward to it.” I smirked and raised my eyebrow.

He look unhappy. I stand up and said.

            “I think u should leave, Mr. Anderson. I am tired. I need shower and bed.” I yawned at him.

He stood suddenly.

            “Let me crash tonight. I am too tired to drive.” He begged.

            “If u think u can get more than that, then just leave. This area is close for tonight.” I said as I point at my crotch.

He chuckles.

            “Alright. I just want to sleep hugging u.” He yawned.

He looks tired. I feel sorry for him. He would be sleeping behind the wheel if I push him to drive home. I am scared over the thought. I show him my room and he immediately crash on my bed. I get undress and went for shower. After drying myself, I exit the bathroom looking at him sleeps peacefully on my bed. I put on pyjamas and climb the bed. He opens his eyes. He pull me into his embraces.

            “Hurmmm… U smell good baby.” He sniffed my hair.

I smile and hug him. He stroke my back lightly.

            “Baby, can I come to the wedding?” He asked.

I lift my head and look at him.

            “Seriously?” I doubted.

            “Why? Can’t I come?” He asked.

            “You are an Anderson.” I said.

            “So?” He questioned.

            “What about your elite status?” I asked attentively.

He chuckles and caresses my check softly.

            “I don’t care about that. I just want to be at my `girlfriend’s family happy day.” He makes the air bracket with his fingers emphasizing the girlfriend word.

“Girlfriend eh? Yeah, right!” I rolled my eyes.

“Or like u said, my casual f**k buddy.” He smiles.

I chuckle and rest my head on him.

“U can come, Ian. But please behave. I don’t want my mum and friends know we are fucking.” I warned him.

“Alright ma’am. I’ll keep my d**k in my pant. But u have to behave too missy.” He scrunched my nose lightly.

“What?” I asked shock.

“If u decides to wear that dress, I am afraid the d**k is out.” He said naughtily.