Chapter 46: Pink pyjamas andAkwardness.

KIKI.

I stirred lazily, breathing steadily as I moved across the bed. Slowly, I peeled my eyes open. The windows were already open so the sun rays seeping into the room made me wince slightly in pain making me shut them back in haste. When I peeled them open again, they were ready to adjust to the lights.

I sat up on the bed, yawning loudly as I cracked my knuckles while stretching my limbs. As I did that, I noticed I was clad in pale pink floral pajamas. I touched the cotton material trying to think back to when I changed into it.

However, when I did that, all I remembered were the steamy moments I shared with Giovanni. I gasped loudly, jerking out of my seat.

What had I done?

Did I sleep with him?

Those questions arose in my head as I searched around the room with my eyes trying to figure out if Gigi was in the room. I didn't see him in sight so I heaved a sigh of relief.

I didn't think I was ready to stand him now. I would be too embarrassed to meet him. What had I done?

He is my boss for purple's sake!

“...It bothered me that you were not talking to me.” My hands flew to my mouth. Was I this cheap?

How could I have said that? What came over me? Was I that drunk?

This was the stupid alcohol's fault. Very stupid. As I rolled out of bed, my eyes caught a glimpse of a note neatly tucked away in the drawer. I reached for it and unfolded it.

'Have your bathe and come down to the restaurant. I'm going for a business meeting with Mr. Rodney. The reason why we are here. After the meeting, we leave for home. So, be quick to join me.

Gigi.'

That was all the note said. I took in a breath just as I felt a heavy pang in my head. Pains shot through my veins and I let the note down to rub my head. How much alcohol had I taken to experience a hangover as terrible as this?

Another pain shot through me and I gave out a groan. As I crumpled the notes in my hands, I noticed the pain reliever tablet placed at the foot of the bed with a glass of water. Quickly, I reached out for it and chugged down the whole glass in a gulp after making use of tablets.

I heaved a sigh and carefully put the glass away in the drawer. I got up from my seat and walled to the closet to grab my towels and other bath necessities. I slipped into the shower and let the cold water pour down on me. I sighed heavily the moment it started to feel like I had been relieved of every cheapness.

That continued for some seconds before I went on to scrub my body quickly. I dried my wet body with a body towel and another on my wet hair since I had gotten it wet.

When I threw my box open to select an outfit, I already knew what I wanted to wear. So, I just reached for a pair of blue jeans and a purple blouse with a flare at the bottom. I slipped them on after making use of the lotion. I went ahead to make use of the hair dryer to dry my sticky hair.

I was doing all I did on purpose. Deliberately wasting time and praying that the meetings end before I get to him. I don't think I would be able to stand seeing him now. I had acted cheaply. I had sold myself to him.

I grabbed one of the kicks he got me and put them on. Then, I grabbed my notepad and a few other things before making my way out of the room. When I stepped into the elevator, I drew in a sigh and strummed my fingers over my thighs nervously.

As soon as the elevator dinged, I made my way out and located the restaurant with ease. However, I wasn't quick to go in. I lingered at the door, my eyes searching for where he sat but there was nothing much I could see from where I was.

“Madam.” I jumped, startled as I turned around with a beating heart to meet the sorry gaze of an intruder.

“I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I just needed you to move out of the way so I could go In.” He apologized. I barely said anything, murmuring as I stepped back to allow him to go in. Without thinking twice, I walked into the room.

A different aroma hit me on the spot as my eyes searched around for him. Now that I was In the room, It was easy to spot him. He was talking to Mr. Rodney, gesturing with his hands.

I took In a breath and began to move toward him. Since his eyes were trained on his guest, he didn't notice me. Well, until I got there. Just in time for the meeting to end as the two men got on their feet to exchange handshakes.

“Good morning, sir.” I nodded at Mr. Rodney. He turned and smiled at me.

“Kiki!” He beamed. “I already asked after you.” He said and I pass him a weak smile, all the while conscious of the fact that he was staring at me.

“You will hear from me, Giovanni.” Mr. Rodney concluded. He bowed and passed me a smile before walking away with the assistant I hadn't noticed beside him. She passed me a smile which I returned.

As soon as they were gone, Giovanni cleared his throat, his eyes intent on me. I wasn't looking at him so when I did, I busied myself with his expensive suit.

Taking a peek at his wristwatch, he started to speak. “There is not enough time for us to have breakfast. So, we will leave for the airport now." He mumbled. I would have protested. I would have argued especially since I was hungry. But I was too ashamed to do so. So, I nodded without a word.

He turned around and began to heed out. I followed suit. He went for the car while he instructed me to get out luggage. I was more than excited to do that. I returned with the suitcases and took the front seat as the driver drove us to the airport. The whole flight to New York was quiet and awkward.

By the time the plane landed, I was more than happy to go home to Jojo.