Raven couldn't figure out how he knew that they were planning something? Anyway, she wouldn't have gone with them. She had to figure out her online and weekend class schedule. But did he have spies around to keep a check upon his employees? Maybe.
She composed herself and picked up the file that was on top. She had no idea what she had to do with it. Ralph Van Halen looked up impatiently at her.
"Here, take this list of documents. Check which folder they should go into. The documents are all haphazardly stored. You have to search for them and place them into their respective folders. Am I clear?" He asked impatiently.
Raven nodded, "Yes sir," she said softly, taking the list from him. This wasn't her work but how could she argue. He was the boss after all. Didn't he have any PA to do all this
Ralph went up to his room and changed quickly to bed. He lay down quietly and stared at the ceiling. He had broken all his records today. His best friends, Jaxon Craddock and Gilbert Prescott would be shocked to see his state.His friends were based in New York where their headquarters were located. Ralph too longed to go there but he was unable to convince his grandma to shift. With his dad, Finn Van Halen living permanently in Amsterdam and his mom Jennifer David living in Detroit, he and his grandma hadn't met them in the last ten years. He had his trusted housekeeper, Jane to look afte
"I've apologized already, sir. I'm in a relationship, I have a boyfriend, " she said, yet unable to move away from his addictive touch. She was confused at her reaction to him. Why couldn't Frank ever touch her this way? She felt like throwing up at the thought."You should have thought about that before kissing me," he said, releasing her and turning away. Raven let out a staggering breath. She was amazed at herself that she actually now missed his touch. She felt ashamed of her traitorous mind and body. She went to the coffee table where she had left the bunch of files last night. She had no idea where to arrange them. Turning around she peered at a brooding Ralph Van Halen, sitting at his desk with a displeased look on his face."S-sir, where do I keep these?" She asked hesitantly.Ralph pointed at a corner cab
"Oof," she said, as her face collided with his hard muscular back. Was the guy made of steel or what?"Focus, Raven. Are you okay?" He asked with concern, turning around and looking at her."Yeah, apart from a flat nose," she mumbled under her breath. Thank God, Frank was cushiony. Eww, cushiony? Was it really something to be thankful for? Ralph chuckled and placed his hand on the small of her back, to lead her to his car. The chauffeur opened the door of the car for them. Raven scooted to the far end of the back seat to make ample space for her boss. Ralph shot her a look. Why was she hanging on the edge when two people could comfortably sit at the back seat of his luxurious car. As if he could kiss her with his chauffeur around!"Where are we going, sir?" Asked an anxious Raven. She suddenly remembered the warning her friends had given her against their boss. Was he abducting her to a deserted island as she'd seen in the
He silently drove her home with a grim face. Just before stopping the car in front of her house, he suddenly broke the silence."Do you have a date tonight with your boyfriend?" He asked her. Raven thought for a second. A family dinner wasn't actually a date.Seeing her thoughtful expression, Ralph grunted with disgust and parked his car."N no," said Raven but he was already out of the car. Raven climbed down too, puzzled by his behavior. Where was he going? To her dismay, he just locked his car and walked towards the front door."Are you going to stand there and stare or get inside your home?" Asked Ralph without looking at her. Raven came to her senses and came up to stand beside him. He rang the doorbell and her mom opened the door. She went pale seeing Ralph with her daughter."Hello, Mr. Van Halen. Raven, go inside and greet Frank. He's been waiting for you for the last two hours," s
The next morning, Raven reached her office quite early. The investigation would start from today and she was eager to help with it. The moment she kept her handbag her intercom buzzed with a call from Ralph. How did he know that she had arrived?"Good morning sir," She spoke into it, breathing hard."Come into my office now Raven with two cups of coffee," he told her. She rushed to make coffee. So was it Scott Marshall or Jaxon Craddock sitting inside with him? Shrugging, she carried the tray of coffee towards Ralph's office. Opening the door, she found Ralph in deep conversation with Jaxon
After lunch, Raven rushed back to work but her mind was upon what she had promised Ralph Van Halen. It was Wednesday already and in two days, she had to act as his girlfriend. She forgot to ask what she had to do.Ralph had sent her a mountain load of work to keep her from thinking too much about Saturday. He couldn't afford the risk of her declining his proposal at the last minute. He kept his fingers crossed and left her alone for the rest of the day, going on his meetings and tours without her. Raven was confused by his behavior. She had no idea why he was completely ignoring her existence. By evening, she was very restless. Had she made any mistake? Would he sack her after getting what he wanted on Saturday? She knocked on his door and after hearing his distinct 'Come in, ' she entered his office. She stood nervously in front of his de
Raven blushed crimson as Scott chuckled at Ralph's words. Strangely he too colored a little but glared at Scott with irritation. ''I meant my assistant obviously. Raven, you can go and start your work,'' he told her focussing his attention on his laptop. Raven was glad to be able to escape and she sat in her cubicle and quietly continued with the work that he had given her. After ten minutes, her coffee arrived and she felt thankful.After an hour, Scott left and Ralph and Jaxon left the office for a tour of their retail outlets all over London. Raven relaxed a lot and sat working quietly but surprisingly she missed having Ralph around. Had she become used to him? It was strange since she hadn't become accustomed to Frank even after two years of being his girlfriend. She remembered the dreadful day when her mom had convinced her that Frank was the best
The moment Raven walked into her house, she felt like running back to her office. She had no wish to face Frank after a tiring day at work. She knew why he was here. To convince her to attend the party at his house on Saturday. If he would really had cared for her and genuinely wanted her by his side, she would have agreed but he was here only because his mom pressured him. He would disappear into his room after half an hour leaving her to deal with everyone alone.She wouldn't agree at all. She strode into the room and her mom called her in a stern voice. "Raven, Frank has been waiting for you for the last thirty minutes," she complained."I was at work mom," she said gruffly. What could she do if Frank wanted to 2ait for her?"He wants you to attend the party at his house," said her mom, looking displeased with her."I have other plans mom. I can't attend, " she said pointedly. This forceful relationship was passing her off wit