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9
Nikolai
“Kassidy Davis.”
The thick, sexy, baritone voice of Nikolai booms out my name, and a tremble goes through my entire system. I force myself to glance up, toward the office door.
I allow my eyes to look directly into his, and my heart beats rapidly against my breastbone. Nikolai's eyes pierce into me, even from where he's standing. His suit fits the vast expanse of his broad shoulders impeccably well He is wearing a dark gray vest underneath a custom made white shirt that can be seen from beneath the jacket. His jawline is chiseled and square cut, with a day's old shadow covering his jawline.
I breathe intensely as I stand to my feet. “Do you need to see me sir?”
“Come to my office, now,” he states before turning and walking back into his office, leaving the door ajar for me to follow.
I hope that I haven't done anything wrong.
I grab my notepad and pen then head to Nikolai's office. I'm nervous as hell considering the way his voice sounded. I enter my boss's office. I scan his face to get a read on his mood.
“Why are you just standing there? Come in and have a seat.”
I give a tentative smile and walk over to have a seat in front of his desk.
“I haven't had a chance to talk to you about the lunch you aborted the other week. Aimee was an old acquaintance of mine. She means nothing to me. Don't ever walk out on me again Kassidy. Do I make myself clear?”
I fidget in my seat and avoid eye contact. Nikolai's voice is firm and brooks no argument, but his eyes are fire and ice burning me alive.
“Yes sir,” I nod in agreement.
“Kassidy, look at me.” My gaze instantly drifts back to his face.
“Okay, let us try this again. Meet me out front at noon; a car will be waiting to take us to a restaurant for lunch.”
“Yes, sir. Is that all?”
“Call me Nikolai, remember? Also, that will be all for now.”
“All right Nikolai. I'll meet you out front at noon.”
I stood and rushed out of his office and didn't breathe until I made it back to my desk.
When Nikolai and I arrived for lunch at a trendy restaurant in downtown at a business district, I had no idea that French food smelled so good. Nikolai and I ordered the French Fusion Braised Chicken dinner. It is some of the best chicken I'd ever eaten. I have to admit that I am enjoying myself.
I made sure I stuck to one glass of wine because I don't want to get tipsy.
“So, this time around isn't so bad is it?”
“No, I'm sorry that I walked out on you before. That wasn't very professional, and you have every right to fire me,” I say looking down to avoid Nikolai's silvery glance.
“Why would I fire you when I'm trying to know you better?”
“Know me how?” I query
“How does a man usually want to know a woman Kassidy?” Suddenly a charming grin lights up his handsome face. Eat up! We have plenty of time to know one another fully.”
“Do you want dessert?” He asks glancing at the desserts on display.
“I better not—”
“Nonsense,” he says signaling for the dessert server. “What tickles your fancy?” he asks.
