17- I Am Sorry.
“You Alright?” He asked her very gently. She nodded looking him in his eyes. Then she tried to peek from his side. Staff was not only taking care of it but they were also taking that blond outside the hall.
Poor soul! She was so excited.
Abi realized Hunter was still holding her staring at her face intently.
“I am fine. Thank you so much.” She said a little shyly. And then looked around to see an audience looking at her and Hunter. She jerked herself away from him and nervously ran her fingers through her hair.
“You all! Please carry on with your food. Sorry for this little inconvenience.” Hunter said in an authoritative tone. People around them carried on with their conversation.
Meanwhile, Hunter held her hand and started walking towards the elevators. “Hey, Henry Cavil. Let me take my coffee and by the way where are we going?” Instead of answering her, he asked the guard to open the elevator.
She had already read the sign saying ‘Private elevators’. Those were meant for VIP guests perhaps. She thought and entered with him. He was still holding her hand. The lift stopped at the VIP floor where his office was located.
When its doors slid open they were standing in the reception area. The receptionist, Ava sitting there nodded them politely. Hunter nodded back curtly and took Abi to his office. Abigail could see curiosity in Ava’s eyes but she dunk her head in her work.
“Come and sit here” He gestured towards a sofa “Make yourself comfortable. Meanwhile, I would go and change.” He went inside which looked like an attached bath or a walk-i corner of his office.
Abigail then realized he had taken the vomit on himself.
For her!
When he returned from the bathroom he was wearing jeans with a black T-shirt, his hair was damp. He walked towards his desk to make a call. “What would you like to have?”
Instead of answering him, Abigail just stood there, “Henry. Can we talk?”
When he did not answer her, she decided to be brave and looked back into his blue eyes. “I owe you an apology. I am sorry. That night I acted like an ass*hole.”
He was still quiet and leaned his hip on the edge of his desk. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
“Ever since, I came to know that you are not Henry… I kept insulting you. First by kicking you out o f my apartment and then attacking you…” She raised her arms in desperation, “I had been nasty.”
He kept looking at her with a faint smile, “I knew you would apologize.” He shrugged a little. “This i
s not in you to harm anyone. It’s against your nature.”
“How can you say that?”
“I am in business from a very young age, sugar. So I do have this knack for knowing human nature.
This instinct had been saving me from making stupid decisions.”
No answer from her!
“Ok. Let’s eat something and then talk. I mean let’s talk like adults this time.”
Rolling her lips between her teeth she nodded her head. He was right, indeed. They should talk like adults.
At that very instant, Abigail’s stomach decided to make a gurgling sound. She did not know if Hunter had heard it or not.
“So what should I order for you? Coffee? Beer? Coke?”
Abi was confused unable to make up her mind. He was looking at her patiently waiting for an answer. She shrugged, then smiled, and then started looking at her toenail.
He sighed coming near her, “Abigail!”
“Look at me!” He ordered and then relieved to see mischief in her eyes.
“Henry! You again saved my day! And I will always be indebted. But I really need to eat something. I did not have breakfast and now I am starving!”
He grinned. “What do you want, sugar?”
I want You! Shit! You should be ashamed Abigail Mason
“Anything,” she said desperately without feeling any shame. “Anything available would do. Donuts, apple pie, Muffins, cake. Whatever it is. Please save me. I AM ABOUT TO DIE!” she whispered without realizing that she had named all sweet stuff.
She was expecting him to make fun of her. But he made a call instead, giving orders to bring food enough to feed an army.
Abigail reached to him and placed her hand on his shoulder. “Please don’t order so many things. O I are there other people expected to join us.” While talking on the phone Hunter looked at her hand placed on his shoulder and held it in his other hand.
His hand was warm to touch.
“Coke?” He mouthed asking her. She shook her head and mouthed “Coffee.”
He placed the receiver and looked at her while still holding her hand.
“I was waiting for you, were you late?“
She nodded. “I overslept”
He kept looking at her making her a little nervous. “Thank You!” He said catching her off-guard.
“Why?” she laughed nervously.
“For coming here with me and to let me know that you are starving.” She was speechless. She didn’t know what got into her. She was never this open with anyone, except Molly.
And then something struck her and she pulled her hand suddenly from his grip. “Oh my God! Did you do it on purpose?” she asked raising an eyebrow.
“Do what? To make you starve? Or to make that lady puke?” He asked, amusement evident in his voice.
She shook her head, “No! My selection here? Do you have a hand in this?”
He sighed deeply, understanding her question. “This is not what you think it is, Abi” he brushed his fingers through his hair. “This venture was solely my idea. I always have a final say in all its decisions. BUT …” He stopped. “It has nothing to do with your selection.” She was still frowning at him, unable to decide if she should trust him.
He took a deep breath then “Listen Abigail. I do give favors to my family, friends, and acquaintances. And I am intending to do it for you too in future”
Her heart missed a beat. She wanted to know if she was a friend or an acquaintance. “But you are here on your merit.” he continued. “And … I never lie!” He said the last part a little forcefully making Abigail to take a step back.
He held her hand again instantly pulling her towards him but not too close.
He was looking at her giving her time to make up her mind. But she could also see the admiration i
n his eyes.
Collecting her wits she saw him right in his eyes and asked him, “Instead of that coffee can I have a diet coke please?” He smiled and nodded his head.
