Chapter 7 The Preparation

• Richard's POV
• “ Lucy, here are some files I want you to sort out, also what is my schedule for today?” She collected the files and stared at me in disbelief. I knew this isn't what she expected, but my revenge is on its way.
• “ I'm talking to you” I snapped my fingers.
• “ Ohhh, just the dinner meeting I rescheduled” she replied.
• “ Okay " I nodded my head. “ You can leave”.
• “ Yes sir "she made her way to the door. She was a step away from the door when I called her back.
• “ Yes sir "she turned to face me.
• “ I want you to coordinate the dinner party I'm having on Saturday at my house. Organize it well as important guests are coming over, and you must be present also, " I muttered.
• “ But sir, I don't work Saturdays and I have plans. Can't I just plan it and be absent? Saturday is significant to me, " she said calmly, but her face said otherwise.
• “ Is this job not important to you?”
• “ But sir –” she stammered.
• “ Do you really think I can't hire someone competent for the job? If you can't do it, send in your resignation letter tomorrow, " I muttered calmly.
• “ No sir, I will do it “she replied.
• “ Okay" I smiled inwardly. “ Make sure everything is perfect, no kind of mistake should be made. You can leave my office now, " she left frowning. What do I care? She yelled at me and thinks she can have a perfect date with that boy.
• Lucy's POV.
• “Wicked boss” I grumbled entering my office. Can't he look for an event planner to plan it? You should be grateful he didn't dismiss you , my subconscious said.
• Maybe she is right. When he called me earlier, I thought I lost my job already, but was glad it was actually the opposite. He didn't say a thing about what happened, I guess he learnt his mistake. But I'm angry right now. How could he ask me to work on Saturday, the day I'm to meet Dave.
• I have been dying to see him, but now my grumpy boss ruined it. Picking up my cell phone, I called Dave. It rang twice before he picked.
• “ Hey, pumpkin ".
• “Hi Dave”.
• “ Is something wrong? Why do you sound dull ?”.
• “ I'm deeply sorry Dave, but I can't make it, something urgent came up. Can we reschedule?”.
• “ It's okay, I understand. Let make it next week, I also have someone important to introduce you too, I love you "" I love you too pal” I hung up.
• Who could be this important person he is talking about? He never told me about any girl, and he isn't in a relationship with Clara.
• Clara was one of our college hot classmates, I always felt jealous every time I saw her with Dave. I was never a match for her, although I'm more beautiful, but she is hot, popular, rich and classy. I always felt intimidated by her presence, but it's good they aren't together anymore, now I finally have a chance with Dave.
• I started making orders for the party when it dawned on me, I haven't seen the house to know the perfect arrangements for the party. Now I have to go back and listen to his sweet insultive voice.
• “ Get out of my office now” I mimicked his voice. I left my office as I made my way to his office, taking a deep breath, I knocked on the door.
• “ Come in, " I heard him say. I entered and saw him staring at the window.
• “ Sir I would love to see your house to know the perfect arrangements for the party "he turned, staring at me. I knew for a fact what coming next, so I prepared myself for the insult.
• “ No problem, you will leave with me today” he replied, I stared at him with disbelief. Am I hearing well? Who did this to him ?
• “Ms Vega” he called.
• “Yes sir”
• “ Anything else ?”
• “No” I shook my head and rushed out.
• I sighed out of relief, immediately I was out of his office. I expected him to yell, but he didn't and that is very strange.
• Five hours later.
• “Wow!! How can a house be so magnificent” Lucy stared at the gigantic building in front of her. It definitely doesn't look like a house, but a paradise, similar to the type she dreamt of when she was a kid.
• “ Is he this flirty rich? " She muttered to herself.
• “ Ms Vega "she heard her name, immediately she came back to reality. You can't blame her, all her life she had lived in a rented small apartment. She felt so astonished, knowing this whole house belonged to just one person.
• “Yes sir”.
• “ Are you done admiring the house? He said, sounding sarcastic, making her embarrassed. “ Come with me "he starts walking off while she wobbles behind him.
• They got inside the house and Lucy was beyond shocked .
• “ What!!” She screamed out, making Richard stare at her with a confused expression.
• “ What's wrong?”.
• “Nothing sir” she composed herself immediately. This was definitely paradise, the set of white and gold couch, the golden giant chandelier, the painting on the wall was all round white. The house stinks of money.
• An elderly woman walked up to them, taking Richard's bag from him. “ How was work today?” She kissed his cheeks.
• “ Lovely Martha, is Bianca home?” He asked. Lucy couldn't help but notice he was very kind to her, she hoped he could be this kind to her for once.
• “ No "she replied.
• “ Okay "he answered, diverting his gaze back to Lucy. “ This is Martha, she will take you to the hallway” he added and went up the stairs.
• “How rude” she thought.
• “ Please take a sit, I will be right back” Martha gestured Lucy to sit and went upstairs with Richard's bag.
• Minutes later, she came back.
• “ What's your name?”.
• “Lucy” she replied.
• “ What a nice name, please come with me” she muttered, leading the way. Lucy's eyes caught a portrait on the wall, the lady on the portrait was the female version of Richard.
• They got to the hall." I will leave you to work, also if you need anything, just ring the bell over there” she said, pointing at the button on the wall and Lucy nodded her head in understanding. “ Thank you very much for your time” Lucy replied.
• “ You are welcome” with that she walked out…
• She brought out her notebook from her bag and made note of what needed to be ordered.
• Three hours later.
• Lucy yawned, jolting, the last thing she needed. “It hurt” she rubbed her neck. She raised her head and saw Richard in the doorway, he was wearing a white t-shirts and short jeans trousers. “ He is so handsome, much more than Dave” she shook her head vigorously, " what am I thinking?”.
• “ Aren't you going home?, it's past 8” she checked the time on her wristwatch, realizing he was right.
• “ Gawd” she bounced up. She was so engrossed in what she was doing and didn't realize it was late.
• She dropped the book and pen inside her bag and followed him to the sitting room. He sat on the couch going through his phone.
• “ I will take my leave now” she said, heading to the door.
• “ Before you go, have dinner with us” he said. She turned to face him, his attention was still on his phone.
• “ Ohh no sir, I'm okay” she replied.
• “I insist” he raised his head to stare at her.
• “Okay sir”.
• Martha walked out of the kitchen, announcing dinner was ready. Richard led the way to the dinning table. Lucy's mouth opened wide as she stared at the appetizing meal on the table, she licked and lips and swallowed the saliver in her mouth.
• The table was designed with balsamic pork, berry salad, peppercorn steaks, berry and tomatoes, peppered chicken in Marsala sauce. Jelly roll dainties, baked rice pudding and mini cake.
• “ How can they eat this in just one day? Lucy muttered, she couldn't wait to descend on the meal. The meal on the table was enough for her to eat for a month. Her stomach growled loudly, Richard and Martha stared at her hasty manner. “Sorry” her face flushed in embarrassment.
• “ Please take a sit” Martha said, pulling out a sit for her." Thank you” she served them.
• “ I will be back, "Martha left the dinning table, leaving Richard and Lucy all alone.
• Richard focused on his meal, not sparing her a glance. She picked her spoon, and dipped it into the food as she scooped a little and pushed it inside her mouth.
• “ Hmmmmm" she moaned out loud, as she chewed the meal with her eyes closed.
• She opened her eyes only to see her boss, glaring daggers at her.
• “ Can't you eat silently” he spoke in a calm but pissed voice.
• " I'm sorry sir" she focused back on her meal.
• Bianca got down giving him a peck. " Hey bro, how are you? She asked ,taking her sit beside Richard as Martha served her food.
• " Missed your brother? He asked, making her giggle like a little child. He didn't even bother to introduce Lucy to bianca.
• " And who is this beauty sitting over her?" Bianca muttered and lucy blushed.
• " She is no one, ignore her" that was the word that came out of his mouth.
• " Arrogant bastard" Her subconscious mind cursed .
• " That's harsh brother. I'm Bianca, nice to meet you" .
• " I'm Lucy" she replied.
• " Have we met be—-----" Richard hit the table lightly, cutting bianca off.
• " Remember your table manners " he said and continued eating.
• " Sorry bro" she pout her lips .
• " It's okay " he smiled.
• Lucy couldn't believe her boss could be so gentle and kind.
• They all continued with their meal. The food was too delicious for Lucy to eat slowly.
• She raised her head to look at her boss and Bianca. They ate like the the food was bad, even a snail was more faster than them. she pout her lips sadly as she ate slowly. If it was up to her , she would have ravished the food and ask for more.
• Minutes later, Richard and bianca stood up . The food on their plates were much, it was like the food was never touched.
• Lucy not wanting to look like a glutton, dropped her spoon and stood up even if she wasn't filled.
• Martha cleared the dish, bianca bid her goodnight going to her room, leaving she and Richard all alone.
• " Thank you sir for the meal" she muttered ,?picking up her bag.
• " I only did the needful, I don't want you leaving here and faint on your way, then i would have to pay for the hospital bill and other expenses" he replied.
• " Corky boss " she muttered silently.
• " Did you say something?".
• " No sir " she smiled.
• " My driver will take you come, make sure you aren't late tomorrow" With that he ascend the stairs .
• He should have atleast said goodnight or goodbye , Lucy thought.
• " Goodnight " she yelled, making sure it affected his ear drum.
• Tbc