Chapter 34: Eat With Me

Chapter 34

Eat With Me

Parker’s POV

I returned to the office and I finally saw Cali, I said to her, “My office now.”

“Okay, sir.”

I can’t believe she got me worried for nothing, this is so annoying I must say but I will act tough, she must not know I was really worried about her when I didn’t see her.

I entered my office and she followed as well.

“Why didn’t you pick up your office call and also where were you?”

“I am sorry sir, I had a stomach upset so I had to rush to the toilet, I am really sorry.”

“Are you sure you are not lying to me?”

“Not at all sir, I am saying the truth.”

“Fine, let’s see if you are even going to last the one month here, get lost and prepare for my next meeting.”

“Yes sir.”

She left and my mom called, I ignored her call again, can’t she just give me a break for once?

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A month later, I would say I am already getting used to  Calista but I still do not know how to separate the thought that she is not Jane but Cali.

 And why does my heart ache everything I see her? We went out for lunch break as usual and I informed her about everything she needed to do as well.

She also read out the schedule for me, I really do not know why I ended up smiling at her presence, but when she noticed it I had to change my face ASAP.

 I sent her on an errand to meet my annoying cousin, Casper, I trust Cali not to flirt around that is the reason I sent her because I know my cousin so well, he likes to flirt with everything he sees but I am happy at least he doesn’t force himself to get what he wants, most of the girls are just too desperate bringing stories of him raping them. We were all properly raised and they know as Sinful Knights, we are not supposed to engage in such an act.

I also gave her the next day off for her to get some rest, because the last week was really hectic and with the way she works, I would say she is so hardworking and reliable, I think I trust her a lot and this is good.

Immediately she took her leave, I left the place to meet my friend Raymond.

He wanted to shop for a few suits and wanted me to tag along.

“I am glad you came.”

“Yeah, also an opportunity for me to get one,” I added.

We walked directly checking the display of the suit in various manique.

“Guess it must be stressful for you handling two lives.”

“Yes, it is, most times I don’t get the opportunity to sleep when duty calls and sometimes I just have to leave work but I make sure no one knows about that movement.”

“Not even your Cali?” He asked and I knew he was about getting to me.

“No, she can’t be aware of it, her business is the company alone,” I added.

“So when is your next training coming up?”

“A few months from now, immediately after my business trip coming up,I will be away for probably a month or two, so how are things over on your end?”

“Well, an officer like me is always in disguise it’s so annoying, you won’t believe I have to disguise as a stripper to find out information about an old fat fool.” He added and I ended up laughing.

“Oh wow, can I visit the place, I really want to see what you got.”

“You are so annoying, get lost.”

“I am sorry but it’s funny, you a stripper.”

“Okay enough, so how are things going with you and your girlfriend?”

“I have no girlfriend okay, how many things do I have to inform you that I am single.”

“Not for long, soon Cali will be your woman, I know you have fallen so hard for her.”

“Are we here to shop again or we are here to talk about relationships?”

“Both.” He added and I shook my head.

Casper texted me letting me know he got the package and I also warned him not to even think of flirting with my PA and he replied,” Come on, why will I do that?”

“Better, see you later.”

I got dressed with a mask on my face as I went to handle business as an officer, my second life and I returned home the following day.

I am used to not sleeping at all but if I really want to sleep, I will have to take some sleeping pills.

During the day while working, I noticed some of the documents and resources I needed were absent.

I would have requested Cali but today is her off so I called Ruth telling her to send them ASAP.

They know how much I hate using riders or whatever means, I prefer a human that works for me to bring it themselves instead of a total stranger.

I decided to prepare noodles and it was ready to be served, I heard the bell ring and looking at the monitor, it was Cali and immediately my heart started beating.

What is she doing here? I told her to have today off, let me guess, maybe Ruth called her because they are scared to come here themselves.

I didn’t know I was shirtless when I stepped out to meet her, her eyes were all over me yet she denied it.

A woman always knows how to find their way out, she passed the stuff to me and I thought of cooking so I invited her but she declined but later on she finally accepted.

But I noticed something strange about her when we stepped in, it was as if she was used to my home.

“You look so easy, have you been here before?”“Not at all sir, I am always at ease.” She replied, maybe I was just overthinking so I informed her I would be serving the food.

I walked to the kitchen and served the food just exactly how Jane would like it,I miss Jane so much but she is Cali, why am I overdoing things? I need self control I must say.

I returned to the living room and served the meal saying,

“Here you go, I am terrible at cooking but hope you enjoy it.”

“No problem.” She began eating and I also ate mine but when I heard her sobbing, I stopped eating, what was wrong with her? Why is she crying?

Is my food that horrible? My food has never made anyone cry so why on earth is she crying?

” Is it that horrible that you are crying??”

“What? Crying? Who?”

“Ladies, always dramatic, forget it, you can cry all you want, I am the only one here.” I shouldn’t have asked her why she was crying, she was just trying to be dramatic and that’s all..

She finally appreciated the meal, I felt special and replied with a cool tone the she smiled, wait a minute, that smile, exactly the way Jane will smile at me, what is going on? Am I missing things in my head?

Her phone started ringing and I noticed she ended the call and thanked me for the meal. I knew it, she had a boyfriend because if not for her boyfriend calling her right now, she would never have ended the call.

“You know you can pick up your boyfriend's call right? You don’t need to be ashamed that I am here, I am just your boss and I can excuse you if you don’t feel comfortable with my presence.”

Shit, was that necessary? I regretted saying it.

“It’s just a friend and I don’t have a boyfriend.”

I was so happy when she said she was single but I didn’t want her to notice so I said to her just to annoy her but still, I was jealous, who the hell called her? Was it a guy?

“I see, no man in his right senses will want to date a lady like you, I will take this to the kitchen.”

I took the things to the kitchen and reflected on what I said, what the hell is wrong with me? Why would I use such harsh words on her? Gosh, I am such a fool.

She caused it right, why didn’t she silence her phone? What is wrong with me? I can’t be angry, my heart is just the opposite of me.

TBC.