Have You Eaten A Forbidden Fruit

Alexander POV

As soon as I got down from the car, the driver drove straight into the garage. My heart wouldn't cease bubbling with great happiness as I practically jogged toward the building. Upon reaching inside the living room, granny was seen relaxing on a chaise lounge, the head of the maids was sitting at the edge, massaging granny's feet. My smile grew wider as I headed to where she was, “I'm back, granny” I announced, leaning close to embrace her. The faint scent of her hair shampoo filled my nostril while I remained in her embrace, “How was work today, dear?” She asked with a giggle, disengaging from the abrupt hug. I nodded happily then cast the maid a glance, she was already on her feet and quickly bowed to me in greetings. “Maria, isn't it?” She nodded her curtly, “Yes, sir” I tugged a hand in my pocket then continued, “I want to believe everyone's income has been paid” She peeked at my face then nodded promptly, “Yes, sir” Her shoulder trembled as she answered, “What's it, Alexander?” Granny called out softly, getting on her feet. I put up my brows, glancing from granny's face to hers. Hold on, what are they thinking? “Has anyone of them offended you again?” Granny queried, gazing at my face. I playfully rolled my eyes, “No granny, I was only asking her to be certain. Do you think I was about to fire a maid?” I raised my brows, “Of course, you tend to ask such question whenever you want to fire the maids” Granny also rolled her eyes, I chuckled softly then pursued my lips in a tight line, “I'm sorry Maria, I didn't mean to scare you” I apologized sincerely. But as soon as I completed my simple sentence, she raised her head to look at me, her jaw dropped open, wide enough to fit an egg into her mouth. Granny tugged my shirt fiercely then came to stand in front of me, “What happened to you Alexander, have you eaten a forbidden fruit?” She cried out anxiously, holding my face in her warm hands.

I let out a burst of hysterical laughter, but then her face grew more apprehensive, even the maid who was now standing behind her was also looking troubled. “Come on granny. I'm fine, I'm alright, and I haven't eaten any forbidden fruit” After I said those words to her, I stooped then pressed my lips against her forehead, passionately. “Have a good night rest granny,” I waved at the maid, “And you too, Maria” And with that, I moved toward the staircase, “Are you sure you haven't squeezed your head in the door, Alexander?” Granny cried out from the living room, I chortled silently then sealed my lips. Am I that weird?

I arrived inside my room and began to unclad myself, starting from the tie. While doing this, all I could see was her beautiful face on the wallpaper. After I pulled off the suit, I took out my phone from my trouser and placed a call to Mack. He picked up at the second ring, “Hey, Boss” His cheerful voice transmitted at the other end of the line, “Do you think I can bring her flowers to the office tomorrow?” I asked in a low voice while I undo the buttons of the white shirt I was wearing. He remained silent, I took the phone away from my ear, guessing the line got disconnected, but it didn't. “Didn't you hear what I just said?" I roared into the phone silently, “I heard you loud and clear, Boss. I was just thinking about tomorrow's headline in the office. The aggressive CEO of Alexander's group of companies brought a bouquet for his Assistant” Upon hearing these from him, I quelled my lips in a tight line, balling my hand into a fist. “It's no problem, you can as well invite the press. Fool” I hung up on him immediately then ambled toward the bathroom.

The car rolled to a stop in the parking lot. With a beam, I picked the Lilac flowers which were lying next to me. I inhaled the amazing fragrance with a soft hum. The florist had said that Lilac's flower represents the beginning of love or first love. My eyes caught up with the driver's eyes in the rearview mirror, his lips were slightly separated. My lips contorted to a lopsided smile, of course, I knew what he was also thinking, “I didn't eat a forbidden fruit neither did I squeeze my head in the door” I told him seriously then pushed the door open and got off the car. I walked step by step into the company, ignoring the glances some of them were hurling at me. I entered the reception through the sliding glass at the entrance, I had barely taken two steps when someone suddenly bumped into me, prompting the flower to fall off my hand. “I'm so sorry, sir” He quickly apologized as he bent to pick the flower, but my actions were reflex as I beat him to it. A few of the flowers had already been plucked off. I removed my gaze from the flower on the floor then took my eyes to his face, he was already shuddering as no sound could be heard in the reception. I scoffed, “Be careful next time” I said softly then walked away immediately, stepping into the elevator.

Furthermore, I got off the elevator, sneaking a glance at Felicia's seat. But strangely, she was not on the seat. I shrugged, then trotted toward my office door. I combed my hair with my fingers, adjusted my suit jacket, then twisted the handle. I peered my head inside first, then walked in fully, crossing my hands at my back. A pure smile arose on her face as she kept her cellphone on the desk, then rose to her feet. “Good morning, Mr. Alexander” She greeted profoundly in her typical tiny voice. I didn't say a word as I ambled to her desk, taking in her outfit. The bleak body-con dress shows off her perfect curves, greatly. I felt a tingle in my heart, visualizing the dirty eyes that might have lingered on her before she gets here. I stood right before her, then reached out to take her hand. She willing came out, then I let my hands circle her slim waist as I drew her closer to me and pinned her onto my chest. “I missed you” I whispered, bringing my lips near her ear, almost touching her skin. She giggled, resting her hand on my chest. I stroked her soft hip and my sex hardened against her stomach.

Reluctantly, I pulled away, then stretched forth the flower to her. The smile on her face became radiant, and her wrinkles deepened as she smiled. Seeing her smile like this, my blood rushed hot in my veins, I want to see her like this for a long time. “It's beautiful,” She said admiringly, “You are more beautiful,” I told her honestly, staring at her face intensely. She put her lips into her mouth, looking down at the flower in her hand. “I'll go back to my desk now,” She said in a timid voice and turned around, but I quickly held back her wrist and pushed her onto my chest again, causing the flower to fall off her hand. “Not so soon Tinkerbell, I said I missed you, didn't you miss me?” She didn't say a word, but her face was morphing into a darker shade of red. “Oh my God, is that how much you missed me?!” I exclaimed softly, “I never said I missed you,” She said, avoiding my eyes. “But you did miss me, didn't you?” I taunted, blowing out air to her face. “Let go of me now, I need to work” She attempted to sound serious, but failed woefully. The smile playing at her lips only grew wider and wider.

“Come on babe, I'm sure you want us to be like this all day” I persist to tease her, pressing kisses down the delicate line of her neck. “Alex…ander” She moaned out softly, holding my neck close to her. I sucked on her neck for a long moment and as soon as I wanted to clasp my lips onto hers, she made her escape from my grip, laughing wholeheartedly. I bite my inner cheek as I watched her head back to her desk, “What a hard game, sweetheart. I'll make sure you beg for it later” I threatened playfully as I also headed for my desk. She just laughed the more, emitting a little laughter from my lips too.

In what feels like a moment, I glanced at her on her seat like I've been doing, but now she was standing on her feet, her face had become tensed up. “Is there a problem?” I asked anxiously, pushing my seat backward and stood up.

She walked out of her desk, holding her phone in her hand. “Nicholas, he's here at the reception, and he had requested to see me,” She said, resentment had covered her face. My hand balled into a fist, how dare he come looking for her again? “Haven't you talked things out with him?” I asked calmly, she shook her head, “No, I've not been able to reach him. Can I go see him for a minute?” She plea, sounding impatient. “Do you want me to come with you?” I asked tenderly, walking up to her figure. She quickly shook her head, “I won't stay long, I'll be back shortly” She scrambled her words, and after offering a soft smile, she left the office in a haste.