"Hand kissing is sacred, high romance and I think we need to revive it"
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Someone sits beside me wearing a grey suit. Before I say something, he asks the waiter to serve some drinks. He handover me a glass of wine. Curly hair and setting few strands on his forehead make him look hot tho. Small nose, big brown eyes. Fair glowing skin same as Mr.Devil. These rich people take a hell of a lot of care of their skin. I bite my tongue, here I am, barely apply things to keep it hydrated. A mischievous smile played on his lips.

His brown chocolate eyes looking at me intensely.
"You are looking pretty. How may I call you"? He pulled his hand for a handshake. Not just his eyes, even his voice is quite deep.

"Olivia Reed", I give him my hand and he kissed my hand gently.

"Nice to meet you, Olivia. I'm Nicholas Brown. I'm the CEO of The Brown Constructions".

"Ohh. Nice to meet you, Mr.Brown".
I replied calmly so that I couldn't look like a rookie.

"Oh! Come on just call me Nic".
He seems more excited than me. Where I look for Mr.Devil but unfortunately, I couldn't find him.

"So, You are alone here"? He leans towards me and I have to give attention because I don't want to get bored at this place and he seems so interesting.

"No!! Am with Mr.Dev--
I control my laughter turn into a plain smile.
"Am with Mr. Daxton ".

"Oh!! Miller. You are with him". He seems surprised and tensed at the same time. He scratched his neck. "We know each other quite well". He asks for another drink. And I also started feeling comfortable with him.

While I take a sip of another drink, Mr.Devil surprised me by suddenly pulling the chair beside me. Now am sitting between two handsome guys. What a day?. (giggles).

"What's with this smile"?
Boss asks me while leaning towards me which gives me more chills.

"Umm. Nothing. Enjoying Nic's company". I pass a smile to Nic and he did the same, even winks at Mr.Devil.

"Hey Nic, your father is looking for you". He interrupts us. And I turn my face and give him an irritating look. What's wrong with him. I just started enjoying this boring charity function.

"What! my father"?
He is also amused by his sudden reaction.

"yeah, you should go".
Why he is acting weird all of a sudden. And unfortunately, someone calls Nic's name and he left us but he whispers in my ear that he will be back in a few.

"By the way Boss. What type of Charity function it is? I mean on what type of things you are going to bid".
I was amused by his beauty when I lean towards him. Even his skin is more glowing than mine. This is quite uncomfortable to lean toward each other because of this high-volume music.

"You'll know in a few. But don't worry you are not on the list of bids".
He replies with a smirk.

"Am not for sale, Mr. Miller". I raised my brows.
I gulp down the rest of the wine.

"Indeed, you are not that's why you are sitting beside me". He pulls my chair towards me and his warm breath sending electric shock in my whole body.
"Just make sure that you are not going to fall today and drink in the limit. I don't like when people ruin my car. Okay?"

I think he didn't even realize how much his action affects me. I couldn't even move it's hard to even speak.
"Aye! Aye! Captain".

He moves backward and I finally take a deep breath felts like I was holding my breath for long.

A brunette woman in a red gown got attention with her beautiful voice. Wrinkles are almost disappearing from her face with the makeup. Holding a mike, she heads towards the stage.
"Let's start Our generous Charity event which helps various children in their education and homeless people to get necessary things for a living".

"Before starting this bidding session. I'm going to explain few things. This event is a little different from the previous ones as we started a new initiative to help local painters to get some money for their beautiful artwork. 60% of the money goes into the hand of the painter and 40% is used to help children and homeless people".

"A beautiful painting which consists of a panda and a baby panda".

People started bidding on the painting and that starts from 30k dollars. Everyone is amused when they see that this beautiful painting was made by a little boy in his teenage.
I got bored so I head towards the bartender as Mr.Devil is busy with someone else.

"Make a strong one". Instantly, he started making the drink and pass me the shot. The fragrance is quite strong but I manage to gulp down in one. "Ahh". It's so rough and my throat started itching.

"You ask for the strong one, Ma'am".
He replied in a calm voice and I also try to calm myself.

"Okay, give me another one but less strong than the former". He laughs at my statement and makes another drink for me. Shaking the drinks like a pro.

"You are not one of them, Right?" He sits on the stool on the other side of the table.

"Yup. Right"
Suddenly someone pulled my arm and I fell off the chair and I felt warm and Masculine arms holding me tight.

"I told you not to drink".
It is none other than my boss. I smile sheepishly towards the bartender and Boss shows him his angry face and he started attending to other people. His burning eyes boring into mine.

"Why are you so bossy Mr.Devil".
I try to balance on my heels where his one hand still holding my arm. I jerk his hand away.

"You need to leave right now. Am calling Jade". His honey-like voice made my heart flutter and seems like he manages his anger quite better.

I grab his phone and switch it off immediately.
"No!!
You are the one who ordered me to come here and as a good secretary am going to follow your orders.
Okay? "

"Olivia Reed!!
Would you join me for a dance?"Nic asked me and I quickly jumped on his side.

"Ciao Mr.Miller".
I wave him.
Nic holds my hand and we joined the other couples who were dancing on the dancefloor. He asked my permission before slips his hand on my waist and I give him a hint placed my one hand on his shoulder while he holds my other. we swayed and enjoy the music slowly.

"Mind if, I need my partner back". Mr. Devil interrupted us in between. Without even let me say a word, he grabs my hand and we jump into the crowd. Holding my one hand and wrapping the arm on my back, he pulled me a little closer leaving a little gap between us.

"Don't you dare to drink like a reckless lady again"? He whispers in my ear while I lay my head on his shoulder and sway with the music.

I look at those blue orbs which are already looking at me intensely. "Don't boss me around".I touched the edge of his nose and he close his eyes for a few seconds like a little shy baby.

"Olivia"

"Huh" I looked at him and trail my arm around his neck. He pulled me a little closer where his warm hand on my bareback sending shivers to my whole body and in the meanwhile, tucked some strands behind the ear. He bites my earlobe gently where i moaned a little. Inner me did a backflip, hundred of butterflies erupt in my stomach.

"It bothers me when I saw you in Nicholas's arms". I didn't utter a word we just sway on music. I never thought egoistic Mr.Devil is a jealous type of person. Inner me giggled.

"You are cute Mr.Devil.Though you are egoistic and weird" I giggled. I kiss him on the cheek softly and his body tightened immediately.

(Timeskip)

My head is spinning. Agh!! am not going to drink again. I slightly open my eyes, blinking them many times. "Wait!! where am I"?

This is new, light pink walls, big and comfy bed. And a cute white fluffy cat looking at me with adorable eyes but seems not happy to see me at her house.
"Hey, are you up"?
I was quite confused to see Sophia. Like how I came here and what is she doing at this place.

"Drink it first". she hands over me a glass of lemonade. I drink it at once. My throat is already scorched with thirst.
"Thank you, Sophia, It is the most needed thing".

"Now, would you please explain how I ended up here"? she sits beside me. she is so excited to tell me the whole story.

"It seems like a movie. Our Boss. He was holding you in his arms in bridal style. So unreal of him. I was shocked when I saw you unconscious but you were blabbering something Devil. Ah! yes. Mr.Devil."

"wtf"! I smashed my hand on my forehead. what I did last night?

"Sophia, please arrange my funeral".

" I don't remember anything, Sophia. Is he going to fire me?
What if I said something that I shouldn't." Though I already blabber his name. I was so worried and cursing myself under my breath.

"Hey. Just calm down. The way he acts last night. I don't think so, you crossed any line. Just calm down and wash up. I'm going to make some breakfast for you".

"Ah, yea! I forgot to tell you. Jade called earlier .Boss needs you in a meeting which is about to start at 1 pm".

"Oh yes! He told me yesterday. Wait! I didn't update the accounting receipts. I need to do this now".

She blocks my way.
"Are you serious? You are stinking Olivia like you bathed in alcohol. At least takes a shower first. You can wear my clothes. So don't worry".

I check myself in the mirror. I look like trash. "I think you are right".
She is being too honest. I rush towards the restroom and when I came outside in the room, a floral dress, breakfast, and a piece of paper.

I'm sorry Olivia. Some urgent work came at the office. I have only this fresh dress. I didn't get enough time to wash my clothes. Don't you dare to skip breakfast? See you at the office, love.

Sophia

The pink floral dress suits me well but it didn't go with the office attire. First, it's the off-shoulder dress. Second, it's quite short, barely covered my thighs.
"God, Save me".

Instantly, gulp down the breakfast. I locked the door and jump into the cab which is already waiting outside the building. I say thank you to Sophia while running towards the elevator. Praying to not end up meeting Mr.Devil. I check the hallway like a detective and try to hide behind every corner like a freaking FBI agent. When I almost reached my office door, I heard the creaking sound of Mr.Devil's office. I instantly open the door and closed it immediately. I hope, he doesn't know my presence.

Quickly I arrange the accounting receipts within an hour. Now, I just have to drop this file on his desk rush back to the office.
Seems quite simple but I never fear this much from anyone. Maybe I had. I shake my head, don't want to remember those painful moments.
I straighten the dress and slowly check the hallway if it's safe to move. Slightly, I open the door of Mr.Devil's office and the spacious room seems like heaven as Devil is not there to turn it into hell. I rush inside and drop the file on his desk and move backward when I heard the sound of water from the restroom. Adrenaline rushes in my body, my nervous system already sent the message to run, though. But before I escape from his room.

"Olivia!!"
I heard his voice.

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So what do you think happened after that? Tho, she didn't remember anything. Daxton is the only one who knew. Is she going to ask him?

What do you think about the new entry-Nicholas Brown?

Do you like this chapter?

See you on Wednesday.
Xoxo❤