Asher

“Sir Maxwell, we’re about to arrive at Anderson Inc. Would you like me to drop you off at the entrance?” my driver asked. I glanced at my Rolex watch and said “It’s a bit early, drop me off at the nearest coffee shop.”

He nodded and said “Times like this would be great to have an assistant or secretary, so you won’t have to buy coffee yourself.” People have been telling me to get a secretary or a personal assistant since I was the CEO of Maxwell Enterprise but every time they do, I refuse.

I didn’t answer him as I stared out of the window. I don’t need people working so close to me only for them to backstab me. Never again.

My driver managed to drop me off the nearest coffee shop which was only two blocks from Anderson Inc. Eric Anderson is one of my partners at the same time a good friend. He held a masquerade party about a week ago, a memorable evening might I add.

I ordered plain black coffee to go, and as I waited I thought of the beautiful raven head at the masquerade. Nights have I thought of her and that beautiful figure of hers. Her red gown that evening clung to every curve of her body, not to mention the sweetheart neckline that gave me enough view of her cleavage. Her boobs didn’t spill out of her gown like the other women that night, it gave me enough view and enough mystery. Her ass was a different story because each time she walked her ass would swing side to side.

And how could I forget those luscious lips of hers? They were absolutely delicious that I almost devoured her that evening. I couldn’t completely hold myself back when she willingly kissed me. Her lavender scent only made me want to cling to her more. Too bad that Eric Anderson walked up to her, and I didn’t want to be seen with a woman alone.

I might be a CEO but I was never known to be with a woman alone. Not since my last personal assistant…

The only thing I could find out about the raven beauty was that Eric called her Angel. Either it could be Eric’s silly nickname for her, which suited her very well, or it could really be her name.

I remember seeing her across the party looking agitated which was new since everyone at the party was enjoying themselves. Not only did she look extremely ravishing but she looked like she wanted to be elsewhere. She even looked tired since she kept shifting her feet almost like she was tired of standing. I was just contented staring at the beauty but that’s until a middle-aged man approached her, he looked to be drunk. I also did notice that she looked uncomfortable.

I was going to watch to see how she handled the situation that’s until he grabbed her upper arm and for some reason it made me blood boil. That’s when I decided to come to her rescue.

No woman has ever caught my attention like she did.

My thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a familiar voice shouting.

“Hello! I’ve been waiting for almost fifteen minutes here!” I turned my head to see long black hair. She had a nice figure and was wearing a pencil skirt with black stockings. The employee told her to wait as she stormed towards the nearest table and plopped down angrily on the chair.

I didn’t pay too much attention to her because it was normal in New York City for people to be rude. The employee brought a cup to the pick-up table and yelled out “One large black coffee.” I stood up and quickly walked towards the table but as soon as my hand grabbed the cup another hand as well grabbed it.

I looked up to the owner of the hand and was suddenly taken aback. It was the rude black haired woman, she glared at me fiercely but that’s not what threw me off. The moment our eyes connected I immediately knew who she was. Her silver eyes held a fire to it and her beautiful pink luscious lips were drawn in a straight line. I took in her appearance and it only confirmed that this was the beautiful woman I locked lips with at the masquerade.

“Excuse me pervert,” she noticed that I was staring at her or more like checking her out. I could tell by the way she’s glaring at me that she doesn’t recognize me. “But I’ve been waiting for a very long time for a simple black coffee.” she said.

“I think we’ve been waiting the exact same time miss because when I entered the shop I didn’t see you.” I told her.

“Look, I’m already late for work. So could you take your hand off of my coffee.” she demanded.

“Then I believe we’re in the same position. I have a meeting to attend.” I told her. The employee came up to us and said “No need to fight guys. Besides the other coffee is almost done. We apologize…” but the raven haired woman didn’t let him finish. “This is my coffee.” she hissed.

I knew for a fact that this could be her coffee but since it was her, I liked teasing her. It gives me the chance to be with her even if it’s for a little while. I also like the fact that she doesn’t recognize me. I can’t blame her though, my mask did cover most of my face while her mask only covered near her eyes.

“And what if I took this coffee from you?” I teased her as I leaned close to her face, I couldn’t even help myself but glance at her cleavage. I was expecting a snarky comeback or an adorable scowl on her face. What I didn’t expect was for her to swipe the coffee cup out of my hands and literally spilt the steaming hot coffee onto my shirt causing it to stain my white shirt underneath my suit. I jumped in surprise and pain from the hot coffee and yelled at her “What the fuck was that for?”

She smirked as she slowly walked towards the exit. “That’s for being an ass towards a woman. Just because you have a nice face doesn’t mean I’ll give in to your sweet words and alluring stare.” she said.

So she thinks I have a nice face and an alluring stare?

I watched as she stormed out the coffee shop. Half of the people in the shop stared at me while the other half glared at the woman who just left. The employee came up to me and said “I apologize sir, I don’t know what’s up with that lady.” I gave him a smile assuring that I was alright. Once I received my black coffee I started heading towards Anderson Inc.

Employees from the Anderson Inc. greeted me and some even questioned the stain on my shirt but I told them not to worry. I was a few minutes late for the meeting but I wasn’t worried since they can’t really start the meeting without me. Finally arriving at the meeting room I went straight for Eric who was patiently waiting for me.

“So glad you can make it Mr. Maxwell.” Eric said as he shook my hand.

“Glad to be here Mr. Anderson, sorry for my tardiness. There were a few complications at the coffee shop.” I explained myself. Before the both of us could utter a single word, we heard a gasp and somebody dropping books. Both of us turned towards the commotion and to say I was surprise was an understatement.

There stood in shock was none other than my raven beauty. Her eyes were wide like saucers as her gaze were glued to me. Her mouth was slightly open from the shock and my mind started fantasizing about the things I can do with that pretty mouth of hers.

I smirked at her and said “And this is your…” as I turned towards Eric. Eric replied “This is my secretary Angelica Adams, but everybody calls her Angel.” Her name definitely suited her. She quickly shook her head as she started gathering the books that she dropped.

“I do apologize for my behavior Mr. Maxwell, I’m such a klutz.” There were two meanings to her words. She apologizes for dropping the books and making a ruckus and then there was that time at the coffee shop. I also noticed how she’s suddenly avoiding eye contact with me.

“Mr. Maxwell, did you spill some coffee on your shirt? That’s unlike you.” Eric pointed out.

“Don’t worry, I told me driver to bring me some fresh clothing. No, I didn’t spill it… it was just some rude lady with a nice ass.” I teased as my eyes were glued on Angel to see her reaction. Angel jumped from my comment which made her hit her head underneath the table.

I smirked to myself, enjoying how Angel reacted to my teasing and loving how fate keeps bring us together.

She’s the one. I needed her.

This was definitely going to be fun.