Chapter Fifty : Im Going To Murder Niklaus Today (1/2)
Maya's POV
As soon as we went through the revolving door that led to the large obviously maintained lobby, we instantly became the target of several curious and gossipy orbs .
All eyes were on us.
I knew my appearance with Nik was going to garner attention but I didn't imagine it was to this extent.
Everyone was watching, whispering and talking about us - well me in particular, making me wish the earth could open and swallow me whole.
Unlike me Nik was facing forward, his steps light but firm while he walked with grace and decorum, and his arms following the rhythm
of his stride
”Is she another of our boss plaything?” I picked up one of the discussions and my throat tightened.
What was I thinking anyhow, I probably wasn't the only girl he took to his office . Like seriously, we're talking about the world's number one pla- well ex-player at the moment.
”Lift your head up ”
Nik's deep voice roused me from my thoughts and I realized at once I was literally shrinking back from him.
He grabbed my hand and pulled me along, speaking to me with a low voice enough for me alone to capture.
”Pull those shoulders back , lift your chin and look them straight in the eyes, don't let any of them intimidate you ” He said and as if operated by a remote, I obeyed with immediate effect just as a board member approached us.
”President Niklaus ” A middle aged man with a receding hairline welcomed him with a handshake.
”Director Alfred ” Nik accepted his handshake with this wide smile that even stunned me.
I blinked my eyes, Nik could stretch his lips this far?
”How are you today? ” Nik asked breaking the handshake.
”Oh, it's fine. Just had a bit of issue to settle today ” Alfred explained with a smile too before his eyes rested on me.
” And? ” Alfred gestured with his eyes.
”Meet Maya , a V.V.I.P to me ” Nik introduced briefly, not bothering to go into details.
”Nice to meet you Maya ” Alfred said and took my hand, placing a short peck at the top of my palm.
Judging from the knowing smile on his face, I could tell he had already formed an opinion of me : I was probably Nik's plaything to him.
”Nice to meet you too, Mr Alfred ” I said with a smile that didn't quite reach my eyes while drawing back my hand.
”See you later then ” Nik said dismissively and strode away with all smiles disappearing from his face while I followed suit, trying to keep up with his long legs.
”I didn't know you could smile that wide ?” I questioned as soon as he pressed the elevator button.
He gave me a hard stare saying ” It takes a monster to defeat a monster ” and stepped in as I followed along.
Even without him explaining, I could already tell where he was heading from. As a CEO, he had many works and responsibilities on his shoulder while battling greedy competitors veering for his position.
”You're the second person” Nik said with an expressionless poker face.
” What? ” I asked surprised.
”Out of the many women I've dated, you're the second person I've ever taken to my office ” He answered with more details this time.