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Someone is jealous.

In the train,

Carissa was sitting beside Harrison while Noah and Aaron were sitting facing them. Carissa was the most excited person. They were gaining a lot of attention from other passengers too. It is not common to see such handsome men and beautiful ladies all together. Some girls were trying to approach them too but after watching Noah cold face which is colder than the weather outside, they did not dare to do such a thing. Even though he was sitting with them in the train they can easily tell he is not someone ordinary. Noah’s personality totally changed when he was appointed as the CEO. The cheerful young boy died at that time and he was reborn as the cold and ruthless, powerful man. But the bossiness was in his veins. He was born with a gold spoon in his mouth. Ordering people around started from the day he was born. With just a single cry everyone will be on their toes.

Even in his childhood, his temper was something that his parents also could not control. Now, it was worse. People do not dare to meet his eyes. Those black holes suck them in, making them unable to get out.

He was discussing things about the project with Aaron while Carissa was talking very cheerfully with Harrison. He can hear them clearly, “No, you are more handsome". She complimented him.

“I hear this often but listening to your compliments feels different.” Harrison spoke while touching the tip of her nose.

Suddenly, Aaron felt a chill. The temperature dropped instantly. He looked at the person beside him from the corner of his eyes but did not dare to say anything as he does not want to be thrown out of the moving train.

Noah remained quiet and concentrated on his work. From time to time he would glance at them who are talking like some long lost friends. Noah has never seen Harrison this much before. He rarely talks and prefered to be alone and quiet. After sometime when he was done with discussion, Noah looked at Carissa, she was eating while her mouth was covered with sauce. Harrison extended his arms and wiped her face with the help of his finger. Carissa smiled awkwardly. She did not expect him to do such a thing.

She was liking Harrison, as they had the same interest like she is talking with a very old friend but she could not feel anything more. His touch made her heart fluttered nor disgusted. The feeling she has with Noah was something indescribable.

Noah looked at Harrison with his dark eyes that were now getting darker.

‘I will deal with you later, Carissa'. He thought and remained silent.

Finally the journey ended after 3 hours. They went straight for the meeting. The meeting was very serious and boring after 15 minutes Carissa started to get bored. She stood up quietly afraid to disturb the members and started to tiptoe out of the room. But the deep and serious voice struck with her ears making her halt in her steps, “Where are you going?”

“For a walk". She replied while scratching the back of her ear due to nervousness.

“Don’t wander around". He ordered.

“Okay". She obeyed his order.

People around the table looked at him in astonishment. This man can be gentle too? It was like they discovered a new thing. When she left he resumed the meeting again breaking off the knots of their thoughts.

Meanwhile, Carissa walked to different places. She went to the construction site. It is winter so it started to get dark soon. The laborers were having dinner. When they saw a beautiful lady they invited her for dinner too.

“I am fine. You should eat". She rejected them, because she was disturbing them.

“We know the food is not up to your standards. I am sorry". A worker bowed to apologize. They thought she was not eating with them as they looked dirty. She came with Mr. President and from her clothes they can see that she is very rich too. So, he apologized immediately.

“You don’t have to be sorry. I thought you would be uncomfortable with me here so I denied". She politely tries to relax them.

“We are not uncomfortable at all. Come join us". Another person said.

Carissa sat with them on the cold floor. They were eating noodles. The noodles were simple but very delicious. Carissa loved them. The laborers were very impressed with her. She was very down to earth and did not complain about anything at all.

After dinner they decided to drink and of course Carissa was up for drinking.

Noah was done with the meeting after 4 hours.

“Make Harrison go back right now”. Noah whispered to Aaron.

Aaron instantly understood his meaning.

He went to Harrison and said, “Mr. Harrison I got a call from the office. They could not contact you as you were in a meeting so they called me to deliver the message. There is something wrong with the financial statements of this month.”

“What’s wrong?” Harrison frowned.

“The manager of the financial departments told me they cannot balance 84million dollar. So, they want you to come back to the office tomorrow. As they have to submit the report to the Chairman in two days".

Aaron was not lying. There were really some errors. It was easy to chase him away.

Harrison took a deep breath. He was left with no choice. The matter here was already settled so there was no need to stay here too.

Noah has gotten rid of one now he went to look for the troublemaker. He heard her cheerful laughter. He saw her sitting on the floor and drinking. He closed his eyes and massaged his aching temples.

“It is late already. All of you should rest now". He ordered everyone. The people looked at such an elegant man in front of them and can easily tell who he is. They could not defy him and started to pack their things.

Carissa was displeased with his attitude, “We were drinking Noah". She made him realize how he had interrupted them.

“You can drink with me too. Get up you will catch a cold". He bent down to take her fragile wrist in his hand. Her hands were ice cold. She stood up and followed him.

The area was remote and there were no hotels so they decided to stay at a paying house to spend a night.

Noah turned on the heater in the room, took off his coat and opened his luggage to wear a clean pair of clothing.

Carissa looked at him with daze.

“What are you doing here?”

“I am going for a shower". He replied nonchalantly.

“What do you mean? Are we going to stay in the same room".

“Yeah.”

Carissa became uneasy, “I will not stay here.”

“There is no room beside this one".

In reality even if there is no room he can arrange them but he wanted to spend time with her. He wanted her to trust him. The place was new. He was afraid that she would have a hard time so he decided to stay with her. He had no ill intentions. Besides, today’s events were making his heart very uncomfortable.

He went for a shower. When he was done he saw her sitting on the couch still.

Carissa raised her head to look at him. His hair was damp falling on his forehead. His face had a hint of redness because of shower.

He was looking so hot and sexy that Carissa forgot to breathe.

“I won’t mind if you will do anything to me at night". He smiled.

Her face became more red. She picked up her clothes and ran to the washroom. Carissa can hear his melodious laugh from behind.

Noah was laying on the couch when she came outside. His arm was resting on his eyes.

Carissa sat at the corner of the bed. She looked at him. “Noah". She called him.

“Hmm". He hummed in response.

“I cannot sleep like this”.

He removed his hand and sat to look at her. “Why?”

“I forgot to bring my sleeping pills”. Her head was low and her eyes were glued to the ground.

Noah did not know that she takes sleeping pills. Now they were staying in the same room. It was better to tell him.

“Even if I want to trust you I can’t”. She spoke again after a while.

Noah looked at her for sometime. “Carissa for me sex does not mean only body. I always used to think I would never do such a thing unless I don’t have her heart.” He paused, “I want to touch her soul first. If you don’t trust me I can understand. If you are uncomfortable with me here I can understand that too. I will sleep somewhere else you can stay here".

His words were enough to give security to her. For the first time she wanted to surrender herself to him.

“Stay here. With me". Her voice was low like a whisper.

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