Part Time Romance

The following days were boring and uneventful for Maya as Lucas was on a business trip to J Country. He didn't call or even text her. She was a bit peeved by his total disregard towards her but she was equally stubborn. She refused to be the first person to text or call him. She didn't even have his number in the first place but she could always get it from anyone at the office.

She continued with her work and completed her entire week's task in 4 days. She was on Cloud Nine as Mark and Christopher kept praising her. She even helped Melissa complete her part of the project as she was lagging behind.

The weekend came and there was a company email which informed everyone to come to work on Saturday. She was annoyed as she had made plans with Vince and Samantha, her eldest brother and sister in law. She was going to go crib shopping with them. They were expecting their first child and Maya was over the moon thinking about her niece.

She dragged herself to work in the morning but was dressed casually in a bohemian top and slim jeans. She looked younger than usual with her hair in a messy bun.

She walked into the office and saw everyone else equally glum due to the sudden call in on a weekend. She went straight to Melissa's room to inquire the reason they were called in but Melissa was clueless as well.

They then went to ask Harry what the issue was, Harry explained that the deadline had been pushed forward so everyone needed to finish the work by today. Maya was unperturbed as her part was over long back. Melissa was fretting as she had tonnes to do.

Maya decided to stay back and help Melissa complete her part. Maya took half the documents and entered her office to work in peace. The minute she put the documents on her table her phone started ringing.

It was an unknown number. " Come to my office," said the sexy voice on the other end. She didn't realize who it was till she looked up and saw him staring at her.

She frowned slightly and hung up the call. She walked reluctantly into his office. The minute she entered the walls became opaque again. " What is it?" she asked. " Did you miss me?" he questioned cheekily.

She just snubbed him and gave an uninterested look. " Why should I miss someone who doesn't even bother calling me?" she grumbled. He laughed while walking towards her. " Looks like you did miss me… I missed you a lot," he said sincerely.

" You have not even taken me on a date yet," she blabbered accidentally before realizing that she sounded childish. Before she could take it back. " Let's go out now," he said as he grabbed her hand.

She panicked. " We are working! We have a deadline to meet. We can't just leave to go on a date!" she said exasperatedly. " Don't worry, no one is going to question us here," he assured her confidently.

He grabbed his keys and wallet while guiding her out of his office. She was reluctant but he persuaded nonetheless. As they entered his car, she turned to him, " Won't Mark, Harry and Christopher be pissed at our truancy?"

" Don't worry about them, I will handle it. I know that you have finished your work long before as well." She just trusted him and changed the topic, " Where are we going?"

" We are going somewhere special," he slyly said. She was skeptical about his behavior but she lost to his charms. He could convince her to do anything with that smile of his. She worried that she was falling too fast for him but it felt so right.

She felt at home with him, safe and cherished. She has never felt that way with another guy before. Being with a Manick opened many doors in the business world. Hence she was certain she was going to keep her identity a secret until she was sure that he truly loved her for herself.

She smiled at his handsome profile while he drove them far away from the city towards the outskirts. She didn't mind where they went as long as she was with him. The drive took about an hour before they reached their destination.

It was a beautiful mansion next to the beach. It looked like a life size sand castle, with brown stone walls and a red roof. It looked so majestic that she couldn't stop staring as they drove towards the entrance.

He kept gauging her expression and was pleased to see that she liked it. He wished that she would live with him here in the future. As his wife. The mere thought made him beam with happiness. He was certain that he would only marry her and no one else. She was the one he was searching for. The one who completed him.

He held her hands as he took her into his mansion. The high ceiling and teardrop chandeliers were such a beauty to behold. She was so mesmerized by the architecture and design that she blindly allowed him to drag her into the house.

He walked her into his kitchen. The large room looked out at the beach. The granite breakfast island had high chairs where one could not only appreciate the beach and the sea but also the cooking by the stove.

He placed her on the high chair nearest to him and started folding up his sleeves. He picked out ingredients from the pantry and the fridge, placing them on the counter. He worked so efficiently that she fawned over him. Any guy who cooks looked hot she thought to herself.

He started dicing and slicing like a Michelin Chef. Being a good cook herself she was impressed by his knife skills and his cooking style. In no time he had prepared a brunch worthy of a King. Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise sauce, bacon cooked to a crisp, grilled sausages, french toast with nutella drizzle, freshly squeezed orange juice.

Just looking at the food, made Maya hungry. She couldn't wait to taste the food after getting a whiff of the delicious aroma. He smiled at her hungry face while passing her a plate filled to the brim.

She started eating without noticing that he didn't touch the food. She looked up with her mouth full. " Aren't you eating?" she blabbered. " I want you to feed me," he stated. She blushed at his peculiar request.

She took a forkful of french toast and offered it to him. He ate it without breaking eye contact with her. " It's delicious," he said sensually. She felt her cheeks heat up. The atmosphere in the kitchen started steaming up. She looked down and refused to look at him while stuffing her face with food.

She had boyfriends before but it ended before they could get serious or physical. She was unashamed but shy to admit that she was still a virgin. She couldn't handle his piercing gaze and looked down.

He pulled her off the chair and into his arms. He saw the changes in her face as she recognized his desire. He was skeptical if she had any prior experiences. " Have you done it before?" he asked quietly. She kept looking down as her entire face was about to burst out in flames. Her silence answered his question.

She was untouched. Not that it mattered to him, but the thought that she was his completely boosted his ego and increased his desire. He couldn't wait to ravish her. She was the best dessert he could ever want.

He pulled her closer by the waist and kissed her. The kissed deepened as he tasted her. She tasted sweeter than the nutella she just ate. She was intoxicating to him. He carried her up the stairs and towards the master bedroom.

She was so consumed by his kisses that she didn't even realize he had climbed up a floor with her in his arms. He kicked open the door and dropped her slowly on the bed. While she was catching her breath only did she realize the change in scenery.

" I am not going to do anything you are uncomfortable with. Just say the word and I will stop," he promised her sincerely. She gazed into his eyes and smiled. She loved the fact that he didn't push her and gave her an option.

Being in his arms she felt right. She knew that she was ready to be with him physically. " I want to be with you," she whispered meaningfully.