Chapter 24 How dare you?!

Chapter 24 How dare you?!
Daniel 
I woke up at the first sound of my alarm. I had a long day yesterday and if I didn't have an early morning meeting, I would have slept through the morning and maybe go to work later in the day.
I yawned and got out of bed. In about an hour, I was all dressed up and ready for the office. I took one last look at myself in the mirror and then walked out of the room.
“Good morning, sir. For breakfast, I made…”
“It's okay, let's not do that this morning. Can you get someone to call my wife?” I cut in while he bowed and left. 
He was soon back with Lila who looked like she hadn't slept all night. I wanted to ask why but I didn't. She was probably busy talking to her lover all night and asking might giving her silly ideas that I'm jealous. I can't have that happen so she can enjoy.
“Good morning, I was told you wanted me.” she said while I sipped my coffee and placed the cup on the table.
“Yes, I sent for you. There's an event tonight and we are going together so you should get ready. I will have my assistant send the stylist over.” I said simply.
“Is that all?” she asked.
“Yes, that will be all. The time is seven in the evening so please no delay.” I chimed in while she nodded and left. 
I was running late for work so I wiped my mouth and stood to leave. I opened the door and there was a delivery man standing there with a huge rose bouquet.
“What's going on here?” I quizzed.
“Uhm, I've got a delivery here for Ms. Lila. It's from a secret admirer.” he replied 
“Ohh really, let me get her then.” I said and then turned back. I motioned to a maid then who rushed upstairs and came back with Lila.
“Well, Ms. Lila why don't you come closer? You've got a delivery from a secret admirer.” I retorted while she looked confused and then hurried over. 
She signed and got her bouquet. I waited for the delivery man to leave before I finally turned to her.
“A secret admirer, huh?”
“I'm as shocked as you are. I have no idea who sent it.” she let out while I smirked.
“Oh really, you don't know who it is but the person just happens to know what your favorite flower is.” I let out while she opened her mouth to counter but she suddenly went mute and then shot me a weird look.
“How come you know my favorite flowers.” she quizzed.
“And who said I do?”
“Well you just insinuated that this person knew what my favorite and that can only mean that you also know so I am simply asking how you came about that information. Care to explain?” She asked and I could tell she was out to taunt me.
“Almost every woman loves roses so I just assumed and don’t ask me anymore question. I already made it clear that you can do whatever you want. Seven in the evening, be ready.” I chimed in and didn’t want another second before I turned my heels and walked away. 
“She’s smarter than I think.” I muttered to myself as I arrived at the office. 
I actually slipped the other time and I don’t know why I keep getting worked up over her personal affairs. 
The other day, I couldn’t stop thinking about her and that was when I stalked her socials. She had only a handful of pictures of herself there but they were really nice. The rest of the page was filled with pictures of roses and that was how I found out they were her favorite. But couldn’t possibly tell her I got the information while stalking her page. 
“She’s not worth it, Daniel. Get over yourself and get to work!” A voice rose in my head and I listened to it. 
I went straight for my meeting and that was how my day went by in a haste. I went from one meeting to the other and I had no room for silly thoughts. 
At about six, I was all ready and my stylist had to bring my suit over to the office. I called Lila’s stylist to check in since she wasn’t answering her phone.
“Ohhh, I don’t know anything about that,” the stylist said over the phone.
“What do you mean you don’t know? We have somewhere to be in an hour and you’re supposed to style her for the event.” I fired angrily.
“Well, she called me in the morning and asked me not to come over as she would sort out herself. I can’t go against her wish.” She said while I just hung up immediately.
“Damn it!” I groaned. 
This girl is hellbent on embarrassing me. What on earth does she know about fashion that would make her cancel on her stylist?
“I just hope for your own sake that you look good tonight.” I muttered as I left the office. 
I was supposed to send the car over to get her but I couldn’t risk that. I got in the car and zoomed off to the house. 
The moment I pulled in, she also stepped out of the house and my goodness, she was drop dead gorgeous.
I couldn’t even wrap my head around how she was able to pull it up and look so stunning. 
“Heyy,” she let out gently while I cleared my throat and tried to calm myself. 
“Get in,” I said and she did. 
“Why did you ask your stylist not to come over?” I asked halfway into the drive.
“Well, I’ve been keeping myself busy with fashion and beauty shows lately so I decided to do something for myself this time around.” She explained. 
“Why though, do I look bad?” She asked while I looked at her and turned back to the road.
“Didn’t you check the mirror before leaving the house? You chose to relieve your stylist of her job so enjoy.” I replied.
“Yeah, I know she charges a lot per session too, I wanted to save you the money.” She added and I laughed.
“Ohh really? You’re getting a million dollars from this contract, and you think a few thousand dollars is a problem. You’re really funny.” I said.
We didn’t say anything after that till we got to the event. People were already on the red carpet taking pictures but once I appeared with Lila on my arms, the cameras turned to us. 
Everyone wanted to get a glimpse of us and I didn’t have to tell Lila what to do. She was already smiling beautifully like an expert. 
We went in and after exchanging a few pleasantries here and there, the event started. 
After one of the speeches, we went on a quick break and I spotted one of my clients. 
“I’ll be right back.” I whispered to Lila and then went over to the other side. 
I was having a good chat and enjoying it when I turned around and my eyes went in Lila’s direction. 
To my surprise, she wasn’t alone. A man was there with her, and she was smiling sheepishly again. 
It was the same guy from the restaurant and definitely the secret admirer from this morning. 
How dare she invite her lover over here?!