Chapter 171 - Back to work (1/2)

~ Los Angeles ~

After coming from Greece, Aiden and Sarah headed to Los Angeles.

Sarah's team was starting work on security enhancement for White corp. and she wanted to be there in person at least for few first days if not longer.

Aiden didn't forget the not-so-small detail about bodyguards. Sarah protested saying that Evalina probably is not in the area anymore, but Aiden made her choose between keeping bodyguards or not going to office.

Sarah spend morning in meetings with her team, discussing overall strategy and high-level design.

Lee is the most senior, he will be in charge of managing work when Sarah is not available. Lee, Harry, Marcus, Alexander, and Pierre each got their assignments. Sarah does not want to discuss details with the whole team, because specifics are secret. Jeff authorized only Sarah and Aiden to know details of the new system.

Afternoon Sarah spent with each of the team members individually. She found that everyone looks forward to working on this project, focusing on their respective areas. Only Alexander stood up by showing interest in helping others. He insisted more than once that he can handle his work and have free time to help others. Sarah likes his enthusiasm, but she didn't approve for him to work on anything other than areas that are previously assigned to him. He was displeased and gave up only when Sarah explained that separation of work is in place for security, and it's an order from abobe. While they talked about his project, Alexander asked Sarah about her relationship with Aiden. ”Are you and Aiden White together?”

Sarah was surprised by him suddenly asking about it. ”Where did you hear that?”

”Some people mentioned it.”, he casually said.

Sarah smiled and didn't answer.

Alexander wanted to stay on the topic. ”I heard that you come to work and leave with him. Do you live together?”

Sarah found that his questions are inappropriate and didn't answer. Maybe he is just young... or interested in her? Either way, she does not want to talk to him about her personal life. ”Do you have any other questions about your work?”

Alexander frowned that Sarah didn't answer him, but quickly put on a smile. ”Sorry boss, I hope I didn't go over the line. I was just curious... no more questions.” He left her office shortly after that.

Sarah had a funny feeling about him. Why would he suddenly ask personal questions? What she didn't know is that Alexander would not drop the topic so easily. He can see that she is not willing to talk about it, and he knows that he can't ask Aiden. So, he decided to keep his eyes open. If needed he will follow her. He was determined to understand what kind of relationship Sarah and Aiden have.

…

Next day went peacefully.

Sarah met with Bridgette for an afternoon coffee, and two friends chatted happily. Most of the time Bridgette was talking about two bodyguards that shadowed Sarah, while Sarah admired Bridgette's persistence to shamelessly pursue handsome men.

No matter how much Sarah looked at the bodyguards, she could not see eye to eye with Bridgette on the visual appeal of those two men who followed her. But then… who can compare to her Greek God?

...

On Friday night Sarah and Aiden headed to Fairfield.