JESSICA'S POV
I stopped by my favorite coffee shop to get my coffee from my favorite people. Henry and his wife, Thelma, are like my second family.
"Baby girl." Her smile wide as she saw me come into their cafe. She moved off from the counter to come give a hug.
"Hey miss Thelma. You've gotten prettier from the last time I saw you." I chuckled at her blushing face.
"Stop it. You saw me three days ago." She hit my arm playfully.
"But that's a long time." I pouted.
"I'm glad I'm not the only one that notices how her beauty grows each passing day." I heard her husband, Henry, say from the counter as he placed the freshly baked cupcakes in their still.
Yeah, she's married but I call her Miss because she is still very young, even with her third grandchild on the way.
"Henryyyyyyy." I stressed, happy to see him.
"Hey princess. You're extra happy this morning, what's the good news?" He laughed coming over to give me his signature kiss on the forehead before drawing Miss Thelma close to him. She leaned in with a full smile on her face. I love their love.
The cafe was still empty, just an old lady sitting by the window and sipping her coffee. So I'm sure there mushiness won't affect anyone. It's affecting me though.
"I'm always happy to see you both you know." I stated faking a British accent.
"Sure sure sure." They both laughed as they moved to stand behind the counter. We heard a ding signifying someone just entered.
"Here you go darling. Your coffee with extra love." Henry beamed as he handed me my cup of coffee.
"I would love to order same thing." A deep voice said from behind me.
I turned to see a sexy looking human smiling. He winked at me and came to stand close to me.
"I want a cup of coffee. Your best one." He placed his order then turned to look at me before adding "don't forget the extra love."
His voice was so deep. And so sexy. Like I mean, he's sexy. How can someone look this fine. It should be considered illegal. He was wearing black pants, a white turtle neck and a black suit jacket to pair it up. I'm lover of turtle necks wears, but damn it never looked better on anyone as it does on him. I could tell from his well sculpted body that he works out. I moved my eyes to his face, his eyes! They were a fine brown color. I'm blinded. This specie shouldn't be allowed to come out during the day because he will end up murdering every lady.
"...sss princess." I quickly turned to see Henry, miss Thelma and the strange man looking at me.
"Your coffee will get cold darling." Miss Thelma said giving me the eyes.
"Your coffee sir." Henry handed the coffee to the man. As he passed to go pay for his coffee, he bent down and whispered. "You Know you could take a picture, just like I did " his voice sent chills down my spine. He then proceeded to put his phone in my face and true, he did take a picture of me. When did that happen.
"I hear it lasts longer." He winked at me before leaving.
"Hey you can close your mouth now." Henry said laughing. And before he or Miss Thelma could say anything I couldn't put a 100 dollar bill into the tip jar, blew them a kiss and ran out the cafe.
Gosh, that was super embarrassing.
I got into the car and we started our journey to the office. I took a large gulp of my coffee, then started choking when it finally dawned on me that the stranger has a picture of me.
Ding
"You fine Miss." Ferdinand, the driver, asked.
"Yes I am." I answered as I drank the water I always carry with me and took out my phone to see the message I got.
It was from my dad
Hey princess
I forgot to tell you about the meeting with the new manger of Anderson and Co. I trust you will handle it well. It's slotted for 10am. Your secretary will brief you about what the meeting is about.
Love you bunny. Xoxo
I laughed as I saw the emoji he used. My dad type like a girl sometimes.
I heard Arthur Anderson handed over the company to his first son but he has not been in the country since forever. Not that I know them, I just hear stories. Now I don't know if the company was handed over to the son who was in the country, whom surprisingly I haven't seen, or the son who was outside the country.
I looked at my time. It was reading 8:30. I still have time to go over what the meeting is about and prepare myself .
******†®®®®
I got to my office a little to nine due to the traffic.
Linda, my secretary followed me in, reading out my schedules.
"And at 10 you have a meeting with the new manager of Anderson and Co. Your dad already sent in an email concerning the meeting and I sent it to you already." She said.
"He would have sent it to me."
"I had to make corrections and adjustments as he requested."
"Continue with the schedule." I said sitting down and booting my computer.
"Well, your dad had me clear out your schedule for the day. After the meeting, you have a lunch date with the new manager of Anderson and Co, then you're expected to get home on time to prepare for an early dinner with your family and that of The Andersons at their estate."
"This new manager, doesn't he have a name." I asked already getting frustrated.
"yes of course he does." She flipped through the many files on her hand. "Mr William Anderson."
"So you mean my day would be spent with this stranger manager." I asked.
She shrugged.
I waved her out.
"We've got 30minutes before the meeting." Linda said before closing the door.
Shoot me!
I picked up my phone and dialed my dad's number.
"Hey sugar plum." He sounded way too excited.
"Dad, really? You make plans for me now without asking for my opinion"
"Baby, it isn't like that. You both would work together on a project soon enough so it's best you get to know yourselves. And by the way, you guys go way back. You were his lovely wife when you were two"
" Two! Dad i can't even remember anything that happened then. Well, Yeah yeah. I really hope you aren't playing Matchmaker dad"
He does it Everytime.
"Oh no baby." I could literally imagine the smile on his face now.
"Got to go dad. I have a "meeting" to prepare for." I said putting the stress on the meeting.
He chuckled. "Bye baby. Have a nice day."
"Sure I will."
I ended the call and got to work. I spent the next minutes going through the email. Basically Anderson and Co is a company that deals with building construction and all of that. Our company is into interior decorations and what not so I think I understand the meeting now.
Soon enough, Linda came to tell me the others are already waiting in the conference room.
I got my journal and a bottle water before walking out with her. The idea of William knowing me was actually a new feeling altogether.
"I am so sorry for keeping you all waiting." I apologized quickly as I entered the room.
I looked at where the supposed William and a person I assume is his secretary were seated, but once again I'm met the same pair of brown eyes.
