In The Car Lester asked, “Where are we heading boss?”
Augustus thought for a moment and then replied, “Let’s go home and ahh.. invite Giovanna to have dinner with me at my place.”
Lester nodded. “Okay Boss.” Both sat in silence until they reached their destination.
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Next day, As per ritual Lisa and Augustus came to park. Lisa jogged while Augustus followed her and watched her.
Just as Lisa entered the hotel, Anna greeted her and told her, “Ma’am Lisa, President has arranged board meeting today. As your our New General Manager you’re invited to attend it.”
Lisa nodded and asked the time of meeting. “ eleven clock.” Anna replied.
Lisa looked at the watch on her wrist, there is still one hour in meeting. ...
At 10:55 Lisa entered the meeting hall and surprised to see too many people in there. Everybody was talking just as she entered. Everyone looked at her in unison. She got nervous after all she doesn’t know anyone here. She was a stranger and an un-experienced employee. She smiled and lowered her head nervously.
Just then a handsome man approached her stretching his strong arm to her. “Hi, Cristian Silas.” He said with a bright and charming smile.
Lisa looked up at him, the man is wearing navy blue shirt with matching pants and tie. His sleeves has rolled up and she can see his vein popping out on his arms. Lisa shook her hand with him. “Lisa Mathew” While shaking his hand the door of the hall suddenly wide opened by Lester and Augustus walked in accompanied by a woman who was holding some thick files.
Lisa looked at Augustus and then the woman behind. Augustus looked at her, than man beside her, and then Finally their locked hands. Lisa felt nervous and retreated her hand immediately.
Everyone stand and greeted him. “Good Morning President.” He greeted back, “Good Morning everyone.”
He went to the center of the table and said “Everybody sit down.” Then he sat on his chair and everyone followed.
Lisa was looking where to sit just then Cristian gestured her to sit beside him. She felt warm by his gesture and sat beside him. Just then, she looked at the man in the center. He was wearing black suit today and so as she, what a coincidence.! Today, he is wearing gold rimmed glasses and he looked very serious and focused.
Just as she was studying him he looked up and met her gaze. She felt panicked and lowered her head but her face became instantly red by being caught. Augustus cleared his throat and said, “Ladies and Gentlemen. The reason of today’s meeting is to inform you all about new plans for this hotel. We are upgrading this hotel and my friend Miss Bella Mario is going to design this hotel.” He gestured at his right hand and a cute, tiny woman with red hair stand from the chair greeting everyone politely.
Then Augustus said, “And I want you all to meet our New General Manager, Miss Lisa Mathew.” He pointed at her. She nodded at everyone politely.
“This project is going to be called as “The Grand Hotel Of Carlos” I hope everyone here work hard and make it grand for real. Now, we should discuss about it briefly..”
For whole two hours, they all were busy discussing ideas. Cristian kept turning around to look at Lisa whenever he suggested something. Lisa felt he’s trying to make her comfortable as she is new to all of this.
It was lunch hour already, when the meeting finished. Everyone was heading out. Lisa also took this opportunity and tried to sneak out. However, when she was heading towards the door.
A voice called out her name. She turned around and saw Lester approaching her. “Miss Lisa. There is something Boss needs to talk about.” Lisa nodded and stood at the corner waiting for people to go out. Lester stood beside her maintaining his distance and keeping his hands folded behind.
He kept saying in his mind “No Physical Touch, No Physical Touch.” Augustus was busy in discussion with Bella. The way they both were talking, they looked very close and Bella kept touching his shoulder and squeezing his palms sometimes. He didn’t mind at all. By seeing this cheerful sight of them, Lisa felt a bit uncomfortable.
Lester saw her being uncomfortable. To cheer her up he said in a low voice, “Nice suit, Miss Lisa.” Lisa looked down at herself and replied shyly, “Thanks Lester. By the way, we both are wearing same color. Looks like we are going to hunt someone.”
“Hunt someone?” Lester asked confusingly.
Lisa said in a manly voice, “James Bond” making her hand in a gun and pointing at Lester. Lester stunned by her action and then both laughed loudly.
At that moment, the voice of something breaking came. Bang..! Both turned and looked at glass on the ground shattered into pieces and looked up at Augustus.
“Oops..! It slipped.” Augustus said innocently.
At that moment, Lisa hurriedly walked over to him. The creaking sound of her sandals stepping onto the glass pieces could be heard in the hall. “Are you fine.?” Lisa asked while approaching him. Augustus thought of something and yelled in pain. “Ouch.. my hand it hurts.”
Lisa took his hand immediately and checked if there is any cut. Then she asked in concern. “There is no cut. Did your veins got stretched? Where does it hurt? Tell me?” She rubbed his hand. Augustus pointed at his fingers indicating the pain. Lisa gently massaged his hand to lose the veins. Augustus was greatly shocked by her actions today. He looked down at her with deep eyes.
Her long eyelashes were covering her eyes, her face features were really beautiful. He was mesmerized by her concern. Although, he was annoyed by her just now and threw the glass on floor intentionally. But when he saw her walked through shattered glass with worry on her face. He felt happy in his heart and pretended to be innocent and injured.
After massaging for few minutes, Lisa realized she has come really close to this man just now without thinking. She looked up and met his deep gaze on her. She asked embarrassedly “Still hurting?” He shook his head. Lisa released his hand and took a step back. “I’ll go and bring ice for you.” “No need” Augustus replied instantly looking at his hand. He then asked, “What were you both laughing at.?”
Before Lisa could reply Lester said first, “Miss Lisa and Boss is wearing the same color today.” Lisa stared at Lester. Lester smiled apologetically at her. “Why did she pointed at you then.?” Augustus asked confusingly tapping at table. “Oh,, Well.. Miss Lisa thinks you look like a James Bond.” Lester said cheerfully. “Hmmm... James Bond.” Augustus lips slightly curved at hearing this. Lisa’s face flushed red from embarrassment by hearing these words. Next moment, Augustus approached her and held her waist tightly and asked Lester, “How do we look together? Didn’t we look like a great couple.?”
“Indeed Boss.” Lester replied honestly.
Lisa felt his grip on her body. There was sudden feeling of warmth in her heart. She couldn’t push him at all but she felt little annoyed, if his hand was injured. How could he held her so tightly. She realized, she was tricked by him, she stared at him angrily.
Augustus ignored her stare and asked Lester to click their picture. “Come on Lisa, smile it’s just a picture.” He said to her. Lester clicked their picture and showed it to his Boss. Augustus looked at mobile and showed it to Lisa, “See, we both look great together.” He said proudly.
Lisa shrugged in his hold and he released her quickly. Lisa calmed herself and said instantly, “Mr. Augustus I told you yesterday ...” Before she could complete her sentence. He cut her off and said, “I know you are a widow, so what? Who cares? It’s not a crime to be a widow. No one can control its own fate. You are free to do anything until you truly want to. So stop pretending that you’re hands are tied.”
Lisa looked at him in disbelief. Just then he took out his card and gave it to her. “This is my personal number. I won’t be able to visit here daily as I have other projects too. If you need me you are free to call me anytime until you want to, Lisa.” He looked deeply at her and left.
Lisa was dumbfounded and kept looking at his name on card. “Augustus Carlos.
Lisa came back to her office and asked cleaner to clean the glass in the hall. For whole day, she couldn’t focus on her work and kept thinking about Augustus words. Maybe he is right, it’s not a crime if I’m a widow. It’s just in my destiny to be like this.What happened yesterday, she felt very guilty and after thinking for a long time, she had decided that she would try her best behavior with Mr. Augustus. And will never offend him in future. That’s the reason why she was so concerned about him just now and also massaged his hand to release the pain.But again, she has been tricked by him. She sighed frustratingly, leaning on her chair, eyes closed.There was a knock on door, she said “Come in” while kept her eyes closed.“Hey ., you’re not allowed to sleep in your office.” A voice came in teasing tone.She opened her eyes and sat straight up, maintaining her calm posture. &l
At home, Lisa felt very restless in her heart. Somehow she had started getting attracted to Augustus. After tossing and turning for a while, Lisa switched on her laptop and searched for Augustus Carlos.A picture of Augustus Carlos appeared on screen. He was wearing black cashmere coat. His light brown hair were neatly styled. His blue eyes were deep and cold. His features were really sharp.Augustus Carlos is the only son of Rheena Carlos and Alberto Carlos. His father, Alberto Carlos is the one who started this hotel business. He owns a chain of five luxury hotels, which are situated in palazzos in Italy’s main cities: (Milan, Venice, Florence, Punta Ala and Rome)However, when he died, his wife took over the business. At the age of 22, Augustus took his place in business and got engaged to her cousin, Giovanna. After that, Augustus built 4 more hotels, two in France, one in London and one in the Maldives.The Grand Carlos Hotels were
At the Hotel. The construction work had already started And very few staff members were working in the hotel.After lunch time, someone knocked at Lisa’s office door. “Come in” Lisa said without looking up.The door opened and she smelled a strong scent of roses. She looked up and froze by looking at the man infront of her.The man was wearing black jeans, shirt and a coat with a hat on his head. His figure looked different. His bulgy stomach was not there anymore. Their was no chubbyness on his face either. Looked like he has joined the gym. The man was looking at her shocked face and a smile appeared on his face.“Heard you have been promoted. Just wanted to Congratulate.” The man said putting the bouquet on the table and sitting on the chair infront of her.“Thank you for your kindness, now leave.” Lisa said indifferently.Looking at her cold attitude. The man became furious and said a
Next day, Lisa was jogging at the park. Just then her phone rang.She stopped and looked at her phone and a flash of worry and panic appeared on her face. She answered the phone with shaking hands, "Hello.""Miss Lisa Mathew." A lady asked. "Yes" Lisa answered."Your father again tried to commit suicide, we have admitted him to Holy Spirit Hospital please come immediately.""Yes." Lisa said. Her voice hoarse and than she fell on the ground and tears started falling down from her eyes.Augustus was as usual, following Lisa while jogging. When she suddenly stopped and answered call with shaking hands. He was thinking why her behavior suddenly changed by this call just than she fell on the ground holding her phone tightly.Augustus rushed towards her and crouched down opposite her. She seemed to be numb all of a sudden, and her eyes were empty, blankly looking at her phone. There was even no sound when she cried, but onl
Augustus saw Lisa coming over to him. He stood up and asked her in worry. "Where were you? I had been looking for you. I asked a nurse telling your appearance and she told me she saw you going on the third floor but I didn't know the ward number so I waited here."Lisa looked in his deep blue eyes and felt warmth in her heart. She felt guilty too, he helped her too much and yet she didn’t tell him the reason of coming here.Seeing her lost again, Augustus called her out in his deep voice “Lisa”Lisa then said hesitantly, “My father... he tried to commit suicide this morning. He has been in Mental asylum for last three years.” She didn’t look into his eyes while speaking.After hearing her, Augustus was shocked and then in the next moment he pulled her into his arms and hugged her.Since Lisa’s mother died, she is the one taking care of everyone nobody has taken care of her or comforted her till now ev
...When Lisa reached home, she went straight to the bathroom and took a cold shower. Her whole body was on fire since Augustus kissed her unexpectedly. She washed her face many times in irritation but she could still felt the warm sensation on her cheek.After bath, she cooked for herself and than started cleaning the house. While cleaning she found the hoodie that Augustus gave her this morning. She thought, she should gave it back as soon as possible. But by thinking of seeing Augustus she got frightened, what if he kissed her again.?She had already sent an email for leave when she was in hospital. So she doesn’t need to go to the hotel today. But she was feeling haunted while looking up at his hoodie. So after thinking for a long time, she decided to give it back to him this evening.Before heading out she called her assistant, Natasha “Hello..! Natasha is Mr. Augustus is on his presidential suite.?”Natasha thought for a whi
...In The HotelLisa arrived at Hotel. After 2 hours, her assistant Natasha came in, "Mr. President has called you in his office" she informed her.Lisa panicked. "What?"Natasha raised her eyebrows. "Is there anything wrong?"Lisa put her calm face back and said, "No, nothing. Did he mention anything?"Natasha shook her head. "No"Lisa stood up and went to the elevator. She pressed number ten. She was very nervous, she tried to avoid him yesterday but today she can't do anything. She had to face him. What if he do something to her again? What will she do? After all, he is the boss.Ughhh... it was just a small kiss.! Why thinking too much? Elevator door opened. Lisa walked out and went straight to Presidential Suite.She gathered up all her courage and knocked on the door. "Come in" A voice came.She opened the door nervously and went inside. Augustus was sitting on a single sofa. He was wearing a grey coloured
At the gate, Lisa couldn’t stop any taxi and cursed in her heart for coming over here to lunch. She should have refused them but how could she? Ahhh... she felt so irritated she stomped her foot angrily and decided to walk to the hotel.She started walking and after taking some steps she heard someone calling her name “Miss Lisa.”. She turned around and saw Lester, who was waving his hand at her.Lisa saw Lester, he was holding the car door for her. She smiled at him and sat inside. Lester sat on the driving seat but didn’t drive. Lisa got confused and asked, “Why you’re not driving.?”“I am waiting for the boss.” Lester replied. Just then, the door opened and Augustus sat inside. Lisa thought Did he tell Lester to bring me? Did he even noticed that I left?Augustus looked at Lisa’s angry face and he felt a desire to kiss her again but he stopped himself. Lisa felt his gaze on her. She turned and