Taming The Ruthless Billionaire

Chapter Twelve

Eolly's POV

I woke up at 4:30 in the morning and started to prepare for the trip. I don't know if I would believe what Lewis had said to me yesterday, but I like it. Though it would be cool if Lewis would come with us too. It would mean that Richard just wanted to be with me. But Lewis being left behind to attend to matters on Richard's behalf, that would mean he had no choice but to bring me with him. Anyway, no matter what, this is for my own benefit.

I remember yesterday how he easily believed in me when Lesly was throwing a tantrum and insisting on being qualified and hitting Leila, when in fact she was just a good for nothing b****. He also helped me make Lesly apologize to Leila. The good thing about the incident was, it did not go unnoticed to me how he smiled as he left the testing and interview room. It made me feel that I made him proud of how I handled the situation back there.

After the incident with Lily in the pantry, I was so nervous that my reply to Lily would reach his office. I don't want him to think that I am intentionally having such humor to get his attention. I knew he was not in a relationship this time and, apart from his last girlfriend way back in his college life, there was no one coming next.

The first time I saw him, I already liked him. When I talked back to him and he got mad, he looked so gorgeous. I never saw a man being mad and still manage to look sexy. The way he upbringed himself was astounding.

Last night, Lewis informed me to bring clothes that are good for the three-to-four-day trip. It seems that Richard has a lot of things to do in S City. We might be staying at a hotel, so I wore my casual denim short shorts,off-shoulder top and paired it with sneakers. I made a half-up bun hairstyle, put on face powder and lip gloss. I was about to spray my baby cologne when I heard my phone buzz. I picked it up and saw that it was from an unknown number. It was just a text message so I opened it and read. It was Richard, he was already at the building front so I hurriedly sprayed my baby cologne and left.

***

As I walked out of my apartment building, I saw Richard standing beside his car waiting for me. He was wearing shorts up to his knee and a long sleeved shirt. His hair was being blown by a light wind that made him look fresh and young. He was looking at me and his eyes met mine. I felt like everything was in slow motion. My heart flutters and beats so fast. I like to run to him and be engulfed in his embrace and kiss him at my heart's content.

"S**t, what is happening to me?" I mumbled to myself. I am really lost and out of my mind. How can I feel this way towards him? I think I'm falling..... "No, this can't be right, right?" I asked myself as I neared him.

"What did you say? What can't be right?" Richard asked me. "Uhmmm, nothing. I'm just talking to myself." I said shyly and felt like I was caught red-handed.

"Get in the car" he said while opening the passenger car door for me. I noticed that there was no driver. I hesitated and looked at him. "Don't you want to get in?" As I heard him say that, I hopped in the car immediately. He closes the door and turns to go to the driver's side. It was really just us. I feel uncomfortable when he finally takes the driver's seat. He was looking at me and I asked, "What?" he suddenly got close to me while looking into my eyes. I returned his gaze and was feeling ecstatic when I saw his hand reaching out to my shoulder.

I wonder what he was going to do not leaving his gaze. I froze without making him notice when he said and reached for the seatbelt, "safety first. Don't forget to fasten your seatbelt when riding a car". His eyes still locked on me and that made me hold my breath, saying "I will keep that in mind Mr. Knox."

"What did you just call me?"

"Mr. Knox."

"Why?"

"Are you not Mr. Knox?'

"I am, but didn't mom tell you to call me by my name if we are not in the office?"

"Oh,"

"Oh What?"

"Richard"

"Much better." He said with a small smile on his lips, then his eyes on the road and started driving.

It was a four hour drive from J City to S City. I don't know where I would start to make a conversation. It was the first time in my life that I was lost for words to say to a certain person.

"It looks good on you. I mean your outfit, it looks refreshing." Richard started the conversation and I felt light-hearted. I felt at ease and started to run my thoughts about different and different things to talk about.

"Thanks, you look good yourself as well."

"You want to listen to music?"

"No, It is better if we discuss the details about the hospital, the music might interrupt us."

"Alright, have you read everything on the files I sent you?"

"Yeah, and it is sad to think that its talent has been wasted because of a pointless family feud. Based on my research, the hospital seems to be in the top 10 best hospitals in the country," I said.

"You are right. Though they manage to recruit good doctors, medical staffs and personnel, the one who manages the hospital was not good enough to attend to issues in a professional manner."

"I think if the management itself changes, the hospital will run smoothly and maybe make it to the top spot. I mean either of the two brothers should not have anything to do with the hospital."

"You think much like me", Richard said to me, and I was like in heaven as he glanced my way and met my eyes. I smiled and he smiled back.

"Even a primary student can think that way.""

"Are you saying that my intelligence is just like that of a primary student?" he asked, smirking at me.

"No!! Definitely not. We thought the same way. So did I just say mine was too?" I said, pouting, and shifted my gaze outside the window.

"Got your point, and if I were you I would not pout my lips like that."

I looked at him and saw his hand turn white as he gripped the steering wheel tight. Thinking he was mad about my pouting, I talked back.

"I did not!!!!" I said a bit louder.

"you did"

"did not"

" You did" he said and suddenly turned the steering wheel and stopped the car on the side of the road. " Do I need to tell you what you do to me every time you are near me? How much more when you are pouting like that waiting to be kissed by me?" he asked me with a lustful look in his eyes. I stared at him, waiting for the kiss I was anticipating as his head tilted and neared me.

I woke up from my overwhelming feeling when he stopped a few inches away from my face and said, "It's still a long way to S City. It is better if we won't argue during this time." while he held my chin and brushed his thumb on the side of my lips, making me want to close my eyes and feel him, but I hold myself and said "Fine", looking at him straight in his eyes. He then withdrew his hand and looked at me.

It feels like we had an understanding. He then got back into driving and for him to know that I was feeling OK now, I informed him of my understanding of the situation.

The drive was easy after and we reached the hotel that we would be staying at with casual conversation and, let's, add a bit of that smile and staring at each other.

In the hotel, Lewis booked us separate rooms, though I don't mind if we sleep together. Hahaha... I'm getting crazier and crazier every time he is with me. I feel like I have been becoming horny ever since I met him. I always think about what it would feel like with his kisses and embrace. What would I be thinking the next time? Him in bed? Arghhhh.... I was destructed with my thoughts when he suddenly spoke.

"Eolly, we will meet Nick in the evening. You have all the time to enjoy yourself before that."

" OK, I will go to my room then." I said and was about to get inside my room when he said "though I said that you could do anything before meeting with Nick, don't forget that you will be eating lunch with me."

I was so happy but I didn't want him to notice, right? "You don't have to remind me."

"That's good then." He said and, got inside his room.

***

When I got inside my room, I decided to call Seily. I wonder what that silly girl would be doing right now. Is she still into that man, Aldrich?

"Tell me, what made you remember your prettiest best friend?"

"First, you are my only best friend, and second, do I need to have a reason to call you?"

"Sounds fair and whether you believe it or not, I want to believe you too. But, I know you. You don't usually call me out of nowhere.."

"What is wrong with thinking about my friend who was torn between her blind date who I think was falling for her already, and her dream man who wants nothing to do with her?"

"You are so annoying.... "

"I am just telling the truth."

"I have decided, I only want the guy from C City. He was very manly, he made me do something stupid. Do you think he would be like me if I pursued him?"

"Do what you seem fit and make you happy. I cannot stop you from whatever you want to do with your love life. I am just here to support and be ready to comfort you when the time comes. Hahahaha...."

"You really are annoying sometimes, girl. Make sure you are there when I need you most or else,.."

"Or else what?"

"Hmp!!! You know that I am so into you. That's why your saying that."

"Hahahaha, you know that I love you, right? You are the sister that I never had."

"And I love you too. Anyways, why did you call during office hours? Did Mr. Knox knows how his new employee idles with her work?"

"I am with him---" I was saying and interrupted me, "wait, what? You're with him?"

"Don't get too excited. We are in S City and planning to make an acquisition with S City Medical Hospital. This is purely a business trip."

"OK, but why do I feel disappointment?"

"I was not! Everything's going alright. He was courteous and we discussed about the details of the acquisition. We just need to talk to a certain doctor who happens to be his good friend. He wants him to be a director of some sort for the hospital"

"You are staying at the hotel now? In the same room? O M G!!!!!!"

"Don't be too excited. We are in the same hotel but not in the same room!!" I exclaimed at her. Though I wanted that, but still, out of etiquette should remove it from my thoughts.

"If you say so, what are you doing right now?"

"I'm in my room. I plan to go out and get back before lunch because Richard wants us to have lunch together."

"Richard??? You're on a first name basis now?"

"When we are alone and not in the office, yes?"

"Are you on the way to a relationship now?"

"What no!!! OK, I have to go. It'd be better if I started to look around than talk about your nonsense," I said and hung up the phone.

I hope what she said was true. But I knew that it would be difficult to be with Richard. He is the wealthiest and youngest billionaire ever recorded. How can he actually notice a simple girl like me? Though I have a lot of qualifications, I knew better than to think about owing him.