Meant To Be

LUCY

”He is just so hot, like he came out directly from the magazine. I mean how is that even possible?” Beatrice, Alex’s new assistant, said, shaking her head.

It’s been a few days since our date and I miss him like hell. We barely get any time to meet and I almost regret taking my old job back. Almost.

But he always makes sure to call me though, atleast once a day. Sometimes he comes to our floor to meet Rocco, in excuse to see me. And sometimes, I go to his office, using some excuses like getting his signature or giving him some files, like right now.

”Yes, I agree. I can go in now?” I asked her impatiently, giving her a forced smile.

”Uh-ah, not so soon. I know what you are doing, Lucy. You come here every chance you get and you wont even let me, his assistant, to take those files to him” she gave a knowing look and continued. ”No offense honey, but he is out of our league. I tried flirting with him on my second day and almost lost my job. He literally said ‘Ms. Calvo, I don’t appreciate what you are doing. Flirt with me again and you can see yourself out, forever.’ I mean who the fuck says no to me.”

Well, I can tell why his rejection hurt her ego. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, a sexy figure and she is around 5ft 8inches. Fuck, why is everyone around him so tall and sexy?

”Ohh..” I said, trying to sound surprised.

”Yeah, so stop trying or if you like him so much that you are willing to lose your job, then atleast show some skin. You are literally inside in your jacket.” She said, eyeing my attire in distaste.

I wore a black shirt, blue pants and jacket. I love this combination and it’s my favorite outfit, perfect for the office.

”I’m not going to flash my skin, Trix” I said, rolling my eyes.

”Your loss” she said dramatically, letting me go.

I knocked on the door, knowing Trix was still watching me from her desk and I entered when I heard a faint ‘come in’.

My breath hitched when my eyes landed on him. His blazer is off and his shirt feels like his second skin, showing his muscles. His sleeves are rolled up, making him look more rugged and him going through some files on his desk with a serious frown is not helping.

”Mr. Ganovese, we have a serious problem.” I said when he didn’t notice me.

He smiled, still looking at the file. ”And what is it, Ms. Vitale?”

I went and stood near him, leaning against his desk. ”Your girlfriend is kind of upset that you two are not spending enough time together” I said, pursing my lips.

”Is that so? Remind her that it’s her idea to not work with me” he smirked, looking up.

”So it’s my fault now?” I fake glared at him, crossing my arms.

He shook his head, smiling. ”Are you done for the day?”

I gaped at him. ”It’s barely 11, I still have to make a few calls and schedule meetings.”

”Then you better run and complete them by noon, we are going out” he said, shooing me.

On my way out, Trix shook her head, seeing my smiling face and it made me smile wider. He likes me. His girlfriend.

I made calls and scheduled meetings but there are still a few emails that I need to read and reply to, but I decided to do them later tonight.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

I messaged Alex that I was ready and asked him to send me the location, saying I’d meet him there directly. As much as I want to go with him, we just started seeing each other and I don’t want everyone in the office to gossip. They will definitely think we are just fucking. Another reason why I don’t want to be his assistant anymore. I’ll just be another Martha for them.

I frowned when I reached the location he sent. It’s just a few blocks away from my apartment and it’s definitely not a restaurant. He sent me the location of a house. His house. I looked at it in disbelief. We live this close to each other and I found out now?

I rang the doorbell and it was opened in seconds by Alex himself. He is wearing a sleeveless shirt and shorts. It was my first time seeing his muscles in the flesh and I wanted nothing but to lick them. I gulped inaudiblely. He is so ripped.

”You can still gawk at me after coming inside” He said, trying to hide his smile, snapping me out of my trance. I smiled sheepishly and went inside.

As soon as I removed my jacket, Alex wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed me hard. I moved my lips against his, trying to keep up with him. I shivered when he licked my lower lip after biting it.

”I have been dying to do this” He said, pulling away.

I chuckled breathlessly. Me too. I hope I have the courage to say that out loud.

”What do you want for lunch?” He asked, walking towards the kitchen.

”Anything but sea food” I said, looking around.

He lives in luxury. I sat on the kitchen island while he took ingredients and vegetables from the refrigerator. I kind of expected him to reheat whatever food was in the refrigerator, but he is cooking. Can he get any more perfect?

”What are you making?” I asked, placing my palms under my chin, looking at him curiously.

”Steak sandwich” he said, tying his apron, taking a sharp knife to cut onions and tomatoes. Fuck, he looks hot.

”Hmm. Why didn’t you tell me that you live 5 blocks away from me?”

He shrugged ”Never found the right time to mention it and you never asked where your boyfriend lives”

”I’m sorry, it’s all new to me. Sometimes I feel like a teenage little girl who knows nothing about relationships and dating.” I bit my lip looking down.

”It’s okay. We will get there eventually. Now tell me how do you like your steak cooked?” He smiled, holding the raw meat.

I shook my head, smiling ”Make it your way”

Soon, everything was in front of me. We sat on Kitchen Island itself, as this place is big enough to eat.

I closed my eyes in delight when the steak touched my taste buds. It is so juicy and delicious.

”Where did you buy the bread? It tastes different. Good, but different.” The crunch is not very hard, and it also tastes amazing.

”I made it”, he said proudly, pointing at himself.

He chuckled seeing my dumbfolded face. I do know people make bread at home, but dang, this bread is on another level.

”Well, at least one of us knows how to cook” I smiled sheepishly, taking another bite.

After eating, Alex kept the leftovers in the refrigerator and started cleaning the island. It’s weird seeing a billionaire doing all the work, which is a bare minimum, but still it’s a weird sight to watch.

I took the plates and placed them in the sink to wash. I turned around to get utensils too, but came face to face, uh– face to chest with Alex.

”Let it be, I’ll wash them later.” He said, tracing his thumb over my cheek.

”It’s okay, I’ll do it now or else your kitchen will stink” I said, scrunching my nose at the end.

He gave me an amused smile ”You are not going to listen, are you?”

I shook my head negatively. He sighed in defeat and turned to get utensils.

I faced the sink and released a shaky breath. I’m trying so hard to not have dirty thoughts, so I decided to keep myself busy.

Is it weird that I want to kiss him? Touch him? I mean, we are in a relationship, right? Should I search for something on Google like how to makeout with my boyfriend without feeling anxious?

I jumped when Lexus’s hand touched mine while he placed utensils in the sink. I’m extra cautious while doing dishes as I feel his gaze from the corner of my eyes. I looked down and saw that there were only two more plates left. Shit! I slowed my pace while washing them, all while trying not to look at him.

”Your house looks awesome, is it built or bought?” I asked, walking out of the kitchen, as soon as I dried my hands.

”Build” I heard him not too far from me.

I nodded my head and moved towards the backyard. There is a large pool on one side and a garden on the other side with a seating area. I took a deep breath and looked around aimlessly. What to do?

”Lucy”

”Hmm. What?” I asked, not turning around.

My breath hitched when I felt his arms wrapping around my waist. I shivered as his lips gazed at my earlobe. ”Tesoro, look at me”

I shook my head, not trusting my voice.

”I swear I’ll not do anything, just look at me.”

I felt awful when he said that, like he did something wrong. I pinched my nose when my eyes stung with tears. I turned and looked at his concerned face.

”It’s not that!” I whined, closing my eyes.

”Then what? And why do you look like you are about to cry” He said, caressing my cheek.

Oh god!! This won’t work. He is too much for me. Too good. I can’t even believe he likes me.

”Tesoro, you can tell me anything” He said, kissing my forehead.

”I-It’s just that, I w-want t-to–” I stopped but Alex gave me an encouraging look so I took a deep breath.

”Iwanttokissyouandtouchyoubutimafraidthatillspoilit” I said fastly. Okay, maybe I said it too fast.

He laughed out loud, throwing his head back, making me smile. Thankfully, this eased the tension between us.

”You are so fucking cute” He kissed my cheek and swept me off my feet, making me scream.

”WHAT ARE YOU DOING! LET ME GO!! YOU’LL DROP ME” I screamed, holding on to his neck tightly.

”No, I won’t. Now stop squirming” He said, taking me inside.

”You will eventually. I weigh a ton” I said, burying my head in his neck, too afraid to look.

”Don’t be ridiculous. You don’t weigh that much. I can handle you perfectly”

I scoffed and looked at him. He looks sexy from this angle, so I enjoyed the view while he carried me upstairs. It’s so overwhelming that I’m being carried. It’s kind of my dream. Since I used to be obese, I knew no one could lift me. Even now, I weigh a little more for my age, but I don’t care anymore. I leaned forward and kissed his jaw, smiling like an idiot.

”Hold me tightly” I did as he said, while he opened the door.

I think it’s his bedroom. It looks so clean, that it brings shame to my room.

He sat on the bed, with me on his lap. I wrapped my legs around him, so that I’m facing him now.

”Now tell me what you want, Tesoro” He asked me, wrapping his arms around my waist, pulling me closer.

”I-I want to kiss you” I whispered, looking down.

”And?”

”To touch you” I said, tracing my fingers along his biceps and looking into his eyes, which were now darkened with desire.

He clenched his jaw and gripped my hips. ”Then do it”