Chapter 7

Kye's POV:

"For the details like the glass fixtures, do remember to add in all the crucial measurements and show how the glass panels are supposed to be fixed in according to the design thought out. Ensure that the overall design follows all the criterias given."

"Yes, Boss. I'll get to it right away."

"Thanks. Get the material board ready too. I'll be visiting you in your department tomorrow. Prepare all the necessary presentation items, including the plans and section drawings. I believe you know what to do, Mr Hendrickson."

"Yes, Boss. You can count on me. Excuse me then." Bowing in respect, he left my office promptly with the files in hand.

*buzzz buzzz* Castian?

'Young Master, sorry to tell you this now but I won't be able to bring you lunch today. Got to handle some stuff your dad has assigned me to complete -_- But hey, good chance to invite ur *cough cough* out for lunch ;) Seeya.'

Who? Oh wells... seems like I'll be going to the staff canteen then. Maybe I should go earlier then I would not meet with the crowd...

Standing at the front door of the canteen, my legs started to turn jelly as I contemplated whether to u-turn or enter. Multiple pairs of eyes stared at me like I'm some intruder who's going to invade their territory, causing my eyes to avert away slightly but still on the canteen. Scanning the area, bile threatened to rise up my throat upon seeing how everyone is using the same type of cutleries. No way am I using the same cutleries. Imagine all the germs and bacteria from other people touching them. What if they weren't even washed properly?!

Wasting no time at all, I ran back to my empty office level where everyone had all disappeared for lunch except for the same male who never follows them out. Sigh... I wonder what should I do now. Maybe I should order take-outs but the food will be cold by the time it arrives...

"Boss?" Hearing his questioning voice, I turned to see Xander staring at me with his head tilted at a slight angle.

"Yes, Mr Helbram?"

"Aren't you going to eat?" Ah...ummm "Is your butler late?"

"Ah no... He's not coming." Coughing lightly, he cleared his throat before scratching the back of his head awkwardly.

"Oh. Umm... if you don't mind... I have cup noodles?"

"Eh? You sure? I don't wish to-"

"Don't worry, Boss. I have extra disposable cutleries too." Waving at me to go over to him, I approached his desk where he then pulled open his bottom drawer, his stash. "Take your pick, Boss. I have curry, tom yum, chicken, sesame oil, ramen and kimchi flavour..." He dragged on before coughing awkwardly. "I know. Very healthy."

"Kimchi then." Digging through his stash, he took one of it out and one other for himself before digging out the disposable cutleries. "Thank you, Mr Helbram."

"No worries. Oh and call me Xander, Boss"

"Yes Xander, then call me Kye."

"Um, Kye, do you want to eat together?" "Do you want to eat together?" We asked at the same time, resulting in us staring at each other in awkward silence. I felt my cheeks burn up in flames in embarrassment while Xander merely chuckled in amusement. Woah... His laughter sounds...warm....

"S-Shall we eat in my office?" I suggested hesitantly after a while but instantly regretting my words. What if he finds it awkward? What if he says no? What if he finds me weird? What if-

"Sure, Kye. I'll help you prepare your noodles then." He nodded with a warm smile on his face before standing up promptly.

"A-Ah ok. Then I'll grab us drinks. What would you like?" I hurriedly offered as he thought about it. I wonder how his eyes look like under that fringe of his. Will they be soft, squinted or dazed...

"Milk tea less sugar please. Thank you." Ahh...so he's a tea drinker...

Castian's POV:

Peeking into Young Master's office, I internally praised myself for being such a genius as I watched the beauty and the beast laughing and chatting light-heartedly. Time for plan 1b. "Young Master, I've brought you a drink." I announced my presence, entering the office with a cup of cold water in my hand which was held haphazardly.

Ensuring that I was at a optimum distant away from Kye, I tripped myself over my own feet, throwing the cup of water at his direction before landing on the ground with a loud thump. Thank the gods above that there's a carpet.

Turning my head around with a slight grin, I sat back and relaxed as I watched the two stare at each other in shock. One shocked for being saved, another... who knows. Man, I'm such a genius. Praise me bitches. Plan 1b, a success. Let's let the show continue, shall we?

"I'm so sorry, Mr Helbram! I didn't mean to wet your clothes!" I 'panicked' upon seeing how his white top was soaked through, leaving nothing for imagination. *wolf whistles* Damn he's hot. Someone cool me down please.

"It's alright, Sir. It'll dry soon." He waved it off with a light smile before turning back to Young Master. "Are you okay, Kye?" He asked concernedly while Young Master was too distracted to even utter a word. His red ass face says it all. Even an idiot could guess what he's thinking. *smirks*

Wait... Kye?!

"Y-Yes. Thanks, Xander." X-Xander?! First Kye then Xander?! Are they on first name basis already?! That's fast! "Castian, if anyone comes in, tell them I'm currently busy. " He ordered sternly. Ehhh? Why am I being the watchdog? Well, I guess it was my fault at the first place.

"Gotcha, Young Master!" I mock saluted with a grin on my face as the confused beast got dragged out by his virgin beauty. Eat him up man! Sigh.... I'm bored.

*knock knock* Upon knocking the door, a slender beauty entered the office, only to sigh loudly when she failed to land her eyes on the one she's seeking. Wow. This is some top-quality piece of gem man. But most likely taken as usual. "Looking for Mr Morrison?" I asked boredly, causing her to lift a brow at me questioningly. What?

"Yes and you are?" She took her time to scrutinize me from top to toe before shrugging impassively. Hey hey, what's with that reaction.

"His butler, Castian. You?"

"Celine. Excuse me then. I'll be taking my leave." Turning her heels on me without much emotion, I felt a sudden flame ignite in my chest as I craved for this stunning beauty before my very own eyes.

"Wait." She paused for a moment before giving me a side glance. "Are you taken?"

"Are you a virgin?" She asked straightforwardly with a blank look on her face. Eh? How is that related?

"Sadly." I chuckled lightly at my myself as her eyes widened slightly in surprise before turning into one of disbelief.

"You're lying." She deadpanned. Hey hey. Just because I go around fishing doesn't mean I'm that anyhow of a person.

"No kidding here, I can't get laid till my Young Master does... which is soon, hopefully." I chuckled lightly before staring at her eyes trying to figure out what she's thinking off.

"....I'm not." With that, she left the office promptly leaving me in silence. So I have a chance huh... Shit! I forgot to ask her what department she's in! Urgh!

Kye's POV:

Pulling him into the restroom, I stretched out my hand at him with eyes averted to a different view. "Pass me your shirt, I'll dry it for you."

"Huh? What?! No no. It's alright. I can do it myself." He said flusteredly, shaking his hands in front of him in objection.

"Just pass it to me. It was my butler's fault after all."

"But-" Before he can say another word, I fake glared at him, causing him to shut up and sigh loudly before unbuttoning his shirt while facing the wall. When he turned around, I couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath as his shirtless torso was exposed to me. Gawking wouldn't quite describe my current state. I was stunned, amazed and mesmerized by his overall physique. His body is like a perfectly sculptured piece of art. He had a chiseled chest and the skin on it was glowing healthily.

His abdominals were sculptured to perfection as his six-packs beautifully adored his frame. The trails of water flowing down his abs did no mercy to my virgin eyes which followed shamelessly as they trailed down the bumpy slopes and down his prominent v-line. Unconsciously, I reached out to him, wanting to have a touch of his muscular yet not overly muscular frame, only to drop it quickly when I realized what I was trying to do.

That was so close. Taking his shirt from him quickly, I held it under the dryer with my head down in embarrassment as his shirt got blown dry. He must have caught me staring at him as he stood there silently with slightly red cheeks. I believe my expression mirrored his, only on a more extreme degree. My cheeks felt like a sizzling hot pan and I wouldn't doubt that it's as red as a tomato or cherry. How I wish that a hole can open up now and swallow me whole, saving me from my embarrassment.

"Kye? Are you alright?" Xander asked in concern as I took deep breaths to recompose myself.

"I'm fine. Nothing to worry about." I let out a nervous chuckle as I turned my head to look at him, only to drop my head swiftly when the god-like body came into view for the second time. That body of his is just too much! It must be a sin to look that hot.

"Kye, are you running a fever? Your face is hot." He questioned worriedly before coming closer to me. No no. Stay away! Don't come any closer already! I pleaded in my mind as it went into overdrive mode. Standing before me, he leaned forward slightly, holding his fringe up with his hand before touching his forehead with mine.

If I said that he was just hot before, I'll say he's drop dead gorgeous now. His eyes are like a pool of dark chocolate. Ones that warms your soul up from inside out. The longer you stare into them, the more you drown in those pools of brown. I had to control every cell inside me to remain calm and not drown in those eyes of his in case I gave in to the temptation and did anything rash like kissing him.

Breaking away swiftly, I handed him back his already dried shirt flusteredly with eyes on the floor, not daring to look back into his eyes. "H-Here! I-I'll get going n-now!" Preparing to race out of the restroom, I halted immediately when he called out my name. "Y-Yes?"

"Umm... wanna go out this Saturday? If you don't have anything on? It's ok if you're not free-" Eh?! This is so sudden! What should I do?! Should I say yes?! But that will seem to fast. But if I say no, I may lose this opportunity.

"I-I'm free! Umm... can I have your contact then so you can tell me the timing and all..." I trailed off unsurely as he beamed widely, wearing his shirt back in record time as he took my phone from me to add in his contact.

"Send me a message later if you don't mind. I'll save your contact from there."

"Sure."

"It's a date then." He said cheerily, leaving me dumbfounded. D-Date?!

"Huh?! Y-Yea." Bidding me goodbye, he left the restroom with a warm smile on his face as I sunk to my knees almost instantly. I think I just died and visited heaven. 

































Emanuele Fiore as Xander Helbram 

Man...this is the longest chapter till now. Phew. Hope ya'll enjoyed this chapter XD

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