Burning Under The Rain
The usual blue sky appeared grey as the dark clouds covered it, blocking the sun rays. The cold wind blew along with the thundering sound of the clouds predicting rain.
With hands stuffed inside his pocket, as Max walked out of the office, he was welcomed by a sweet giggling sound near the reception desk. The corners of his lips tugged into a smile, clearly knowing the source of the sound. His eyes followed the sound and there, he saw her whispering something in Clarissa's ear and then giggling again.
How easily she made friends with my employees and colleagues. He wondered.
He slowly approached towards her direction. "And if you want to impress him, then cook chicken tetrazzini for him, he loves that" she advised Clarissa.
"Really?" Clarissa's eyes twinkled with excitement. Angela simply nodded her head.
"Who loves chicken tetrazzini?" Maxwell interrupted their chit chat from behind. They both startled and snapped their head in his direction. His eyes danced with amusement.
"Mr. Harrison"
"You just gave us heart attack, Max" Angela complained
He rubbed the back of his neck. "Actually, I was going to inspect the site for our new headquarters. Would you like to join me?"
"Why not? Let's go" she agreed immediately.
"Don't forget the things I told you okay" Angela reminded Clarissa before going. Clarissa nodded enthusiastically "thanks Angela"
"What were you girls talking about?" Max asked as they entered inside the elevator.
"Nothing important. It's just that your PA is completely into my bodyguard" And her boss is completely into you. He thought. Angela giggled again. Whereas, Max admired her face silently. She looks so care free.
"Oh" he didn't want to say much. All he wanted was to keep staring at her angelic face.
"So, do you like this place?" Max asked pointing at the new site.
"Yes, it's nice and calm here. But why a new headquarters when you already have one?"
"That building was my first ever office when I started my company. Its, no doubt, very precious to me. After we started working there, our company has achieved huge success and heights so we thought to build a new headquarter to celebrate our achievements. But that will still be my official headquarters."
"Ok"she said eyeing the area. Her eyes landed on the garden near the site.
"See Max there is a garden. Can we go there? Please?"
He glanced at the garden and then at her face. Her stunning doe shaped emerald eyes were filled with hope. He could not help but to accept her request. How could someone say no to such innocent face?
The garden was vacant unlike other days, probably because of the weather. They both strolled across the green grass enjoying the cold breeze and peaceful atmosphere. There was a lingering silence between them which felt strangely comfortable.
"So, do you enjoy working with me?" Max decided to break the silence. She raised her eyebrow at his question.
"I mean working with our company"
Her face broke into a smile "yes I like working there. And I also learned many things. I really made a wise decision by working there."
But what about me? Do you also love working with me like I do? There were so many questions that he wanted to ask but he couldn't . I wish I could tell you everything that goes inside my heart. Somewhere, he knew that the day is not far enough.
All of a sudden his hand came in contact with her hand while strolling. Angela froze in her place. She looked down and realized that they were walking very closely with each other. Then she peeked at him through her long lashes only to find him already staring at her. The time suddenly stopped at that moment. They both stared at each other like they were pouring their hearts out through their eyes. Sometimes eyes say the words which lips cannot speak.
She felt something cold fell on her hot cheeks, then at her hair and her hands and then on her full body. Their trance was broken by the rain drops falling upon them. Gradually the rain started falling heavily. Immediately the body guards appeared behind them with umbrellas.
"It's raining. We better go inside the car" Max said. Angela's face glowed with a dazzling smile and she cupped her hands outside the shade of umbrella to collect the rain water. He was observing her keenly when she splashed the water in his face.
"What the....." he was about to curse when she started giggling. Her giggles melted his heart. He chuckled and shook his head. "Ok, that was funny. Now let's go" he gently gripped her hand to take her with him but she stood firmly in her place. His eyebrow crooked up, What now? She stepped outside the umbrella and started playing with the rain water.
"I know you want to play but c'mon Angela come with me or you will catch cold" he tried restrain his smile. She twirled her body while spreading her arms and laughed. Her laughter felt like a soothing music in his ears. The sight before his eyes was jaw dropping.
"Why? Are you afraid of getting wet in rain, Mr. Harrison?" Angela challenged him.
He chuckled again and played along with her. "Is that a challenge Ms Velázquez?"
"Maybe"
Her long black silky hairs clutched at her waist. The water droplets appeared like tiny crystals on her milky white glass skin. The beautiful scene before his eyes was too alluring to be refused. At last, he took off his coat and handed it to his body guard." Take this with you and leave us alone in the park" he ordered them. As soon as they left, he slowly advanced towards her.
She stopped playing when she saw him approaching her. The rain was pouring down on his body as a result his white shirt clanged to his body showing his six packs and his well built biceps. Blood rushed into her cheeks making her hot under heavy rain. He stood in front of her and offered his hands.
"Dance with me" he said in a husky tone. Before she could respond, he brought his arms around her waist and pulled her close to his body. She collided against his chest with a thud and placed her palm on his chest to steady herself. His body burned with fire, the moment she placed her hand on him.
No music was required for them and they swayed their bodies in the rhythm of the rain. The moment felt surreal. He spread his one arm and twirled her body and then jerked her body towards him. She directly landed on his hard chest such that there was not a hair width space left between their faces. His nose touched with hers and she can feel his hot breath fanning her face. His one hand cupped her face and his other hand tugged a strand of hair behind her ear.
"You are so beautiful Angela. The god took his own sweet time while creating you. Do you have any idea what you do to me?" his voice came out in whisper whereas Angela was not in the condition to comprehend anything. She was intoxicated by his aura. His gaze landed on her lips and her lips quivered in anticipation. Her mouth felt dry and she parted her lips. In split-second his lips locked with her soft ones. He cupped her face between his broad palms and brought her so close that there was no possible space left between them. Slowly her hands traveled up his body and entwined with his soft hairs. His soft and skilled lips moved slowly against her and she moaned with pleasure inside his mouth.