Perfect disguise by Elizabeth A (speld decodable readers .txt) 📗

Chapter 22.

Dominic's POV.

After Chloe left, I brushed my short black hair and sat down on my chair. I'm not sure if Adeline noticed she was under the desk, which I hoped she didn't. Unless, my reputation will be ruined. I slapped my forehead in frustration and groaned. 

How can I be this stupid?

Why do I let Chloe have her way with me all the time?

Gosh, I should have stopped her, but her touch was so compelling and irresistible. Yes it has to be her touch that gets me all the time. One touch and I'm already falling straight into her trap like an insect caught in a spider web. I wonder why she has her eyes on me, there are many handsome males in the company, so why me?

This job was my only source of living and I couldn't afford to be fired if anything went wrong. It was obvious Mr Rodriguez won't even give me a chance to explain myself if he found out his wife was having an affair with me. 

I sat up and picked up the file Adeline had given me from the IT department. I checked out the first page, my eyes roaming over the page, but my  mind had a thought of its own. 

What if Adeline knew?

Fear gripped my whole body and my heart raced a thousand miles. I quickly stood up and walked towards my window. The window was across my team members' general office. I looked through the window at Adeline, trying to find out if she truly saw anything. 

She was sitting at her counter typing something into the computer. Her face seemed calm and focused on the computer so I assumed she didn't know about it.

Phew, Thank God. The only way to resist Chloe was to will myself against her touch. A touch that blew me out of my mind and sparked up wild wet dreams. 

After reading the file, I went to the meeting. We were having some issues with a new software program we developed, so some team leaders of the departments had to come together to sort out the issue. We discussed for an hour without getting a solution before the meeting was finally adjourned.

I was feeling hungry so I headed out to Craig restaurant for my lunch break. I drove along the road for a few minutes before driving into the parking lot of Craig's.

I properly parked the car and entered the restaurant. The restaurant was painted white and has a semi circle design at the top of the building where its name was written on it. When I got into the restaurant, I noticed there were a handful of people sitting at various tables, happily chatting with each other. I sat at a corner of the restaurant and brought out my phone. I should have had my lunch at the company restaurant, but I was avoiding Chloe. I didn't know if Chloe could actually seduce me in public in the presence of the workers, but with the way she was acting lately, it seemed like she could do that. So, it was best I stayed away from her.

A text message from Kenneth appeared on my screen. He wanted to know if he could have lunch with me. I texted back telling him I was at another restaurant. 

After I texted Kenneth, I kept my phone in my pocket and looked up to call the waiter. When I looked up, I saw the fashion designer who had disguised as my girlfriend at the salon. 

She was on a call at the entrance of the restaurant, she removed her iPhone from her ear and hung up. Then her eyes met mine and she did what I didn't expect. 

She smiled.  

My heart skipped a bit as I watched her. Her lips parted, revealing a glimpse of her white teeth. It sparkled and pulled a string of my heart. She waved at me and walked towards me. I looked behind me to check if she waved at someone else but there was nobody behind me. I turned back and slowly raised my sweaty hand to wave back at her.

She pulled out a chair and sat down. 

"Are you alone this time?" She asked with a hint of a joke.

I didn't understand why she said that, but I nodded. 

"Yes, why are you asking?" I asked curiously.

She shrugged. "I was actually expecting you to be with Chloe since she sticks with you all the time."

I looked at her. It hadn't been a week since I got to know her, but I had seen her three times in different locations. "Well, she isn't the only one sticking with me, is she?"

Diana laughed and shook her head. "You are so funny! Do you think I'm stalking you?"

She flipped her long straight hair and patted her chest. "I don't know what you think about women, but I'm an exception. I don't chase after men, they are the ones who pursue me. Okay?"

"I never said you were chasing after me." I pointed out.

"You don't have to say it, it's obvious you were talking about me."

She picked up the menu and observed it. 

Soon, a waitress came. I ordered grilled chicken casper salad while Diana ordered Avocado toast with scrambled eggs and bacon. 

When our orders were served, Diana picked up her fork and cut a bit of the toast with her table knife. She ate it and moaned satisfactorily. 

"This is why I love Craig's food. It's just so addictive."

She was right about that, their meals were tantalizing, but very expensive. I mostly eat at Craig's when I'm having a bad day and need something to cheer me up.

I ate a bit of the salad and nodded. "You are right, but their meals are also a little expensive."

Diana smiled and looked at me. "Come on, what's the point of working if you can't eat a good meal?" She asked, arching a brow.

"Besides, you only live once so enjoy your life while you can." she said cheerfully.

I chuckled. "You must really like buying expensive things."

"Of course, it makes me stand out."

Suddenly, She stopped eating and dropped her fork. She furrowed her like she was bothered about something. 

She folded her hands over the table and looked at me. "Dominic, let's make a deal." She said boldly.

"What kind of deal?"

"I want you to be my boyfriend."

The spoon I was holding fell down. I didn't expect her to say that.

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