Crazy In Love

Chapter 11 Day of the Product Launch

After a few performances, Nathan appeared with the old Chairman; behind them was assistant Adams and several bodyguards. The two walked over to the vacant seat. Sophia glance at Nathan, and he was already looking at her, then she quickly averted her gaze.

"I've made everyone wait for me." 

Then he raised a wine glass. Several guests also raised their glasses as well; then everyone emptied their glasses. The emcee announced the arrival of Chairman Dyson and new President Dyson.

"Chairman, please say a few words."

"Dyson Ltd. is now under the management of my grandson Nathaniel so I won't talk much."

He gave short advice and reminder to every employee and passed the mic to the emcee.

"Thank you so much, Chairman, for the encouraging words that you said to all of us."

"And now, please welcome on the stage, our new President, Mr.Nathaniel Dyson!

 Everyone clapped and cheered. As Nathan speaks, 

"Today is the day that the fruit of your labor and hard work will pay off." "I want to thank the VP, Directors, managers, supervisors, and every employee that contributed to this event." "Especially to the marketing, advertising, and the PR dept. for their continued efforts in promoting the success of the products." 

"Keep up the good work, everyone! "I've awarded everyone who contributed a lot of profit and revenue to the company." "I will personally hand their merits on our company annual celebration."

Then everyone applause and cheers. Some of the females blush for him. Only Old Chairman, and Sophia, left on the table. The others went around to greet some partners and special guests. 

"How's the older man now? Is he still in the hospital? Chairman asks.

Sophia replied, "he was much better now, Chairman." 

"He will have his birthday banquet in a few days." Are you attending his birthday, Chairman?

"Of course, we had planned this together."

As Nathan walk down from the stage, he went straight to sit beside Sophia.

"Nathan and Sophia, you both should be there on the day of his birthday."

"We will be announcing our collaboration on that day." 

Nathan speaks, "You agreed, grandpa, that was great!

"Enough of this talk; we will meet some other day. I will call both of you on that day. I will be staying here for a while to catch up with my old friend."

"You two enjoy tonight! I will greet some of my business friends and go home." 

"Ok, grandpa."

The Chairman nod and some of the guests, investors, and business partners greet him. 

"Good Evening, everyone. The dinner will be served shortly."

 Nathan and Sophia sit beside each other. A charming voice reaches their ears. 

"Pres. Dyson...then the bodyguards block Hannah. 

"I wasn't able to greet you last time. I'm honored to be invited to the event tonight."

Nathan moves closely to Sophia; his body went stiff; he was frowning while looking at Hannah sharply. He holds Sophia,s hand under the table; 

Sophia gently rubs his thumbs to comfort him. He felt relaxed. Assistant Adams came over.

"President, she is Ms. Hannah Hankey. She's one of the ambassadors of our new electronics products, the PR dept. invited her as our guest."

Suddenly the VP and other managers returned to their table. 

"President, we invited her to join," said manager Jenkins. 

Nathan squinted his eyes glance at Hannah; 

"Director Hankey, you're the one in charge of this product, aren't you?

"Yes, President."

"So, Miss Hankey, you should thank our Director Hankey. She is the one who works harder."

"That's true." manager Jenkens said.

"Director Hankey, thank you for your hard work. Cheers!. 

Hannah looked at Nathan, who was looking at Sophia affectionately. He did not even look at her. She raised her glass to Sophia.

"Your welcome! Sophia replied. 

Nathan looks at asst. Adams.Then asst.Adams suggests, 

"President, since it's for gratitude, Why not Miss Hankey sing for Director Hankey on stage." 

Nathan looked at Sophia and asked.

"What do you think? 

Sophia just stared at Nathan. She did not reply.

"I'd take your silence as yes, then. Miss Hankey."

Would you sing a song for Director Hankey? 

"It's my honor Pres.Dyson."

Hannah went up the stage and sing.

"What are you trying to do, Nate? Sophia speaks only the two of them can hear.

He didn't reply; he just looked at her, mysteriously smirking. 

Hannah's voice was amazing. The crowd screamed and cheered at her. Claps were heard throughout the hall. When Hannah finished the song and was about to hand the mic to the emcee, assist. Adams approach her. Nathan hand signal to asst. Adams.

" Miss Hankey, our Director, requests you to sing K-pop songs." 

"I don't know how to sing K-pop."

"Then sing her favorite songs then."

"Alright!

Sophia was eating as if nothing happened. Nathan's phone vibrates in his pocket.

"I'll take this call outside," Nathan whispered to Sophia while showing the phone to her. 

She nods. He stood up and walked to the exit without looking at Hannah. Asst Adams followed and the bodyguards. Nathan was like this to every woman, cold and indifferent except for Sophia. Every woman who went near her his body react. Only Sophia can calm him. 

Asst. Adams returns to the table and says to Vice Pres. Reynolds.

"Please take over as Pres. Dyson was busy the whole day and was tired."

Would you mind continuing and enjoying the dinner? They all looked at Director Hankey.

As Vice Pres. Reynolds was about to ask her. Assist. Adams stood beside her. 

"Director, Pres. Dyson was waiting for you outside."

"But the dinner wasn't over yet."

"Vice Pres. Reynolds and Manager Jenkins will handle it." 

She took a deep breath and stood up, grabbed her windbreaker from the back of the chair. Some of the female employees were shocked when Sophia and President left one after another. 

"Pres. Dyson and Director Hankey leave." Female employees started gossiping and discussing with their superiors. She walked out of the hotel. She saw Nathan having a call leaning against the Porsche she had driven over earlier.

"Why did you leave early? I haven't eaten much. You left the company to Vice Pres. Reynolds? 

"We'll talk inside the car; it's cold outside."

While inside the car.

"You did it on purpose? What if the employee misunderstands that I might be in my current position because of you?

"So what! if they misunderstood, you were in that position before I take over the company."

" We were about to get married; there are many women who are jealous of you."

He grabs her hand and puts them on his lap. 

"After our wedding, you still want our relationship to keep on pretending."

"I don't want that way, Sophia."

" I want them to know that you are my wife."

He then closes his eyes and rest. Even if she was annoyed, she felt a sense of gratitude to him.

She put her head on his shoulder."Nate."

Hmm? he replied.

Thank you! 

Have you thought about how to thank me? 

What do you want? 

Nathan laughs, "cook me my favorite foods."

"Oh, it's settled then."

Starting on the night, he proposes; Nathan stayed at her place, they eat, sleep, and go to work together as her place was near the company. 

They don't eat much at the hotel, so Nathan cooks seafood pasta. After washing up, Sophia went to the kitchen; Nathan wore only a white shirt and casual pants. 

A naughty thought comes to her mind. She places her hands inside his shirt and rubs his ab.

"You're distracting me from cooking," Nathan laughs. 

"Are you referring to... this? 

Nathan washes his hands in the sink before wrapping his arms around Sophia. He pulls Sophia's hand out from his abs.

"Are you planning to give me dessert before dinner?

"I need to taste how sweet you are..." He then kissed her. Sophia wrapped her arms around his waist. He licks her lips before pushing his tongue inside. They are both breathless the moment they separated. He continues to cook the sauce. They both eat and clean the kitchen and wash the dishes together. 

They both watch the "Grimm" on Netflix. They were cuddling on the sofa. After two episodes, Sophia fell asleep beside Nathan while hugging him. Nathan turns off the television and brings Sophia into the bedroom, and puts her on the bed. He took a quick shower, dried his hair, put in his boxer, and slip inside the cover beside Sophia, who was fast asleep. Little did they know they were drug to each other; they couldn't sleep without each other scent.