Anna.

CHAPTER 10

Few moments later Lauren had bade them goodbye and left for his mission. whew it really wasn't as bad as I envisioned. Venice gently drew her up and rubbed her forehead and necks you alright?

Yes am fine more than alright actually especially with his wonderfully warm hands on her.

Are you sure? you don't feel any headache or migraines?

No am relieved that I have conquered my fears and I am able to make conversations with people other than you. oh I am also glad I could help no matter how little and I liked him she finished off.

His fingers curling around her neck stopped their movement abruptly at her statement initially he had wanted to tease her that she talks a lot but that moment was gone. You like who? Lauren?

Yes Lauren he was really kind and gentle when asking me about mama and I have faith he would carry out a great job.

His hands dropped entirely from her neck.Hell Anna you just met him and barely know a thing about him and you are liking him already?

No it's not what you think I just like his easy personality and he is -

That's enough degree by degree his irritation had mounted which annoyed the hell out of him . it wasn't his business if her type was a slick faced calculated smooth talking detective. I don't want to hear anymore go back in and lie down for a bit.

A minute ago he was all caring and worried about her now he was back to his brusque domineering self or had she imagined the concern in his voice. Venice did I say something wrong?

Why do you think you said something wrong?

Well because just now you were -sorry it's nothing.

Anna you didn't say nothing bad.

Okay but I have something to say you always stop me when I try to appreciate you for everything you have done for me this time I won't let you do that. Venice thank you you have been terribly kind to me and I will forever be indebted to you and grant any request you ever ask of me. He snorted at her words and moved closer to her it seemed he was doing that a lot. He stopped within an inch from her and inhaled her scents deeply into his lungs tucked back a stray strand behind her ears.

I want something from you Anna .

she licked her chapped lips suddenly nervous and took a step back away from the magnetic pull of his aura he took a step forward.

w what do you want? she squeaked

Staring at her bitten lips he wondered if they were as soft as they looked and what they tasted like.

I want you to- Christ he rubbed the pad of his thumb across her rosy lips torturing her unknowly. you have hurt your lips quite biting them poor thing remind me to apply balm on them okay?

Thank you what is it you want and if it's in my reach I will certainly oblige. Surprised at herself that she could speak while while a tremor was running through her body at the feel of his hands.

Right (his request) why the hell was he acting out of character? it was her fault muddling his brain with that scent of hers smelling like distilled rose water and why did she have to be gorgeous and oblivious of her effect on the opposite s*x. well it was his problem he will have to deal with it.

I want you to be my P.A for my new work.

She had been staring at the George carpeted floor initially now she looked at him through wide sauced eyes stunned she had thought he wanted to proposition her or something oh forget her stupidity thinking he would never want someone like her but to be his P. A she would flop at the job and embarrass herself sevearly.

I can't wouldn't know how to act or to do.

Really? a moment ago you were willing to do anything and was professing your loyalty and debth to me now the first thing I ask you blantantly refuse within blinking.

Venice please don't be offended I couldn't bear it if you are mad at me. Understand what I am saying I have never worked in an office before and -

you don't have to perform much you will be in charge of my schedule and appointment just basic stuff like that.

But I can always keep house wash the dishes and even learn how to cook your type of food.

I don't need a housekeeper but a P. A and the job comes with paycheck which will help you start over when your mom is found.

Yeah you are probably right.

I am always right so what says you?

Alright I desperately hope I don't disappoint you.

Try not to fail yourself first.

Once again you have succeeded in giving me a lifeline again am just pilling up the debt.

Ignoring her comment he swirled away from her we will be starting soon by the upcoming week or so.

Oh so soon she thought I don't know what to say she told him.

Time is money do you have the knowledge of the computer?

Am afraid no you see I will be completely useless to you as P. A .

Come I will teach you.

Like now?

He simply grabbed her hands and tugged her on she had never been to his study before and was stuck with the precision, near pin and professional atmosphere it created. she gently touched the porcelain but sturdy desk in the middle of the room that had a varied perfectly blended colours on it. Rows and rows of documents were neatly arranged on the black shelves and just at the middle it could have been easily unnoticed was a picture of a gigantic and magnificent building she couldn't stop herself from asking. what is that?

It's a picture of a building.

Off course I know it's a building like you know what I mean.

it's Legacy it was built by my father.

It is very beautiful she uttered realizing that there was a great deal she didn't know about him and it dawned on her she was curious about him.

Wait till you see it in reality very overwhelming and welcoming at the same time.

He spoke of the company like a nice favorite toy that was taken away from him.

I wish I could see it soon.

you will actually that's the new job I was talking about.

Christ Venice I can't be your P. A do you realize this is a multimillion company what if I ruin things for you?

Multi billion and you will be fine he said showing her the different keys and how to use them on the computer.

Can I ask you a question?

Depends he said pleased she had a working and curious mind.

Why are you not working under your father or you were not interested then?

I worked beside my father till he died and loved every second of it I had to stop because it was inherited by my younger brother.

Am incredibly sorry about your dad she said placing her hand on his as a means of comfort but was surprised at the electricity that sparked all the way to her arms she quickly withdrew them and continued I know what it feels like to lose one.

It's in the past it doesn't hurt anymore he didn't mention the bitter betrayal he had felt because of his death and the confusion on his mom's changed attitude not to think of the outcome of the will because his father had been hinting on passing it to him. He could hardly burden her with his past insecurities she had enough already.

Anna whished he had explained more but the moment had passed she told herself as she had him say concentrate on the monitor you will she me all I have done in a minute.

She willed her mind and body to concentrate on the machine and not on the soft lure of his voice or how his fingers looked more compelling and attractive against the keyboard. she could only hope they obeyed her.