Chapter 12

Tara's POV

I got to my office, as I collapsed to my chair, I breathed out. It's been one hell of a day. Apparently, no one disturbed or talked behind me after my presentation at the board meeting.

I do not know if I made an impression but from what I heard coming down to my office, I just knew I did .

My door opened and Andrew walked in, with a proud smile on his face, I had to make him proud and not regret his action of giving me this job.

“That was one hell of a presentation, didn't know you had it in you” I blushed,

“Well, let's say I had some hidden potential you do not know of. He looked at me seductively, with deep admiration in his eye. As she stepped forward, walking to where I sat.

“You look amazing babe” the word rang in my eyes, giving me the tingling feeling. I stood up, sitting on the desk, as I watched him come close.

“Oh really,” I flashed a warm smile. From his looks, I knew he was coming in for a kiss but that was not to happen.

He leaned forward to kiss when I stopped him with my hand firmly on his chest,

“Not here” I said to him, with my voice a bit low like a whisper.

*Why?”

I rolled my eyes,” seriously, you're asking me that question? Why? We're in your company, any one could just walk in.” I said, pointing at the door, he looked at e, then burst in laughter,

“You can't be serious?”” He says, I pushed my lips folding my arms to tell him I mean business.

“Wait, you're serious?” He asked again, this time with a more serious tone in his voice.

“I've been thinking, we shouldn't go public here. I'm new here and trust me, you don't want to know what's going through the minds of your staff.” I said with my face squeezed into a frown.

I do not want them thinking otherwise. His honey drop eyes which reminds me of

Honey drops, fixes itself on me, then sighs as he backs back then takes his seat.

“Here, are you happy now?”He asked with a slight frown resting on his face. I smiled,

“Yes I am,” then took my seat. As if I was in line with the universe, the door flung open and Laura walked in, she froze on the spot seeing the CEO seated across my desk, the look on her face changed to a sneer,

“I've been looking everywhere for you, Sir.” She says stealing glances at me then at Andrew.

“What's the problem?”

“Someone is looking for you. He says you'll know him when he calls his name.” Andrew frowns.

“Who the hell is the person to think that he can just see me at any time whenever_”She cut him short.

“It's Carlos Anderson sir.” She spat out, making me freeze on the spot.

What the hell is Carlos doing here?

Andrew looked at me, then back at Laura. I began wondering when Carlos had the permission to see Andrew.

Andrew stood up,

“What is he here for? He asked Laura. She bent to the tablet she was holding in her hand.

“The Denex deal.” She replied, what the hell is Laura talking about?"

Prepare the meeting, I'll be there shortly and tell the staff handling the contract file to send it across.

“Yes sir,” She's says , then walks away, closing the door behind her.

“Why is he here?” I turned to him immediately as soon as Laura left.

“I do not know but we're fighting for the same deal to be awarded in our name.” I frowned, Carlos was Cunny and sneaky.

“So he's here to tell you to stand back?” I asked, making him laugh.

“What's funny??” I said with a frown. Andrew seems not to be bothered about it.

“So where is he now?” I asked, standing up, Andrew's eyes followed me as I stood up, he frowned.

“Where are you off too?” With every hint of seriousness in his voice.

“I want to come with you.” I said, his facial expression immediately changed.

“Why?” I asked, for some reason Andrew was not in support of me seeing him. This was the time to finally face him off, I had gotten back on my feet and I was doing well for myself.

Andrew held me by the wrist, “you cannot see him if you're not ready to.” He says, I felt every word. But I just wanted to see him. I am his personal assistant and who was in a better position to be in that meeting with them.

Seeing I was not ready to give up, he sighs rubbing his head.

“You don't listen, do you? ''. I nodded, then grabbed my laptop as he turned to leave. I followed him as we got to his office.

The door opened, and we both walked in, it was just his back, I knew instantly that was Carlos. he stood up from his seat.

Turning to where Andrew and I stood.

His smile then turned into a deep smirk.

“Well, look who we have here?” He says, with a mockery tone.

“Tara.” He called, as he stood up, walking towards us, Andrew shot him a glare, before walking past him,

“What are you doing here Mr. Anderson..I clearly told you the last time you were here.” Andrew says, taking his seat, Carlose eyes never left me, the smug look on his face reminding me of how lucky I was to be able to leave this monster.

“Do not give me that look,” Carlos teased, about to touch my chin when I stepped back, he hasn't changed? , I shot him a glare then walked past him as I took my seat next to Andrew.

“So to what do I owe this impromptu meeting? What do you want?”

“Well, what do I have to say? You took my wife and now you are about to take the biggest deal I have ever landed. You're really one of a kind, Mr. Hills.” His sly smile was keeping me at the edge of my coolness.

“I am not your wife.” I stated with a grunt.

He looked at me then burst into laughter,

“Do you think our marriage ended because you signed the divorce paper?

That's clearly a lie you told yourself.” He stated as shock consumed my face.