The CEO's Assistant
Chapter 30-2

Whatever this is.!!

After an hour we visited Mr. Rosario's home for dinner. It's a huge Italian modern built villa. Huge, spacious and interiors are all white with golden decors. It's breathtakingly beautiful. One can only dream to have such home. "Mr. Alexander Pearce. Finally we meet."

A 6 feet tall, dark haired man came forward and greeted us warmly in his thick accent. I guess he is in his thirties, looked very handsome wearing a dark grey suit.

Mr. Pearce and Mr. Rosario shook hands with each other and we all sat down in the main hall. They already started discussing about work and I was too bored to listen to it. Rather than focusing on their conversation I started admiring the beauty of this place. Suddenly through my peripheral vision, from left side I saw someone heading towards us. I turned and our eyes met for a fraction of second and I recognized the person.

It was him.... the dark haired, midnight black eyes, mysteriously handsome guy, Mr. Maximo Rosario.

He greeted Mr. Pearce first and then he turned towards me.

"It's a pleasure to meet you again Caro."

He greeted me with his hot Italian accent and wore a sexy smile while holding my right hand and then placed a feather light kiss on it.

"It's indeed a pleasure Mr. Maximo." I replied to him curtly and then he sat down right next to me.

I could feel Mr. Pearce's gaze on me and Mr. Maximo. Hell, he looks pissed off! What is wrong with him? My boss and his mood swings. God knows what takes over him.

Mr. Maximo interrupted the discussion between his brother and Mr. Pearce and said,

"Well, I think I should take Miss. Scarlet away for some time as she'll die of boredom. I'll give her a tour around our house. Well, Caro I must say you will love this place. Come."

He put forward his hand for me to take it and I did. He guided me towards a different direction from the main hall towards the backside. Well, I didn't look back at Mr. Pearce because I thought its fine to take a tour of this home rather than sit with them doing nothing.

"So, how are you Miss. Scarlet? Hope you like it here." He asked.

"I'm good Mr. Maximo. Yes I like it here. It's a beautiful place." I replied genuinely.

"Please call me Max. No formalities between us."

"Ok. Max."

"Hey have you visited any places around here yet? You can explore a whole lot of beautiful sights or check out exhibitions and have dinner at best places. I can show you around some of the coolest places on earth you know? If you would like to then I promise I won't let you down."

He said in a husky voice and then winked at me. I turned a shade of red.

We were now out in the backside patio which looked so beautiful and I really loved the way this home is built. A comfy set of chairs were set facing a mermaid fountain and the place is surrounded with lamp post. "Isn't it beautiful? Just like you!" He said suddenly.

"Huh?" I asked as I didn't hear as to what he said right now.

"Nothing.... Would you like to have something?"

"No. I am fine."

"So would you like to have the tour tomorrow with me?"

"I....I don't know."

"Wait. I know. Give me your cellphone."

"What!"

I slowly took out my cellphone and he immediately snatched it from me and started typing away something.

"Here. I have saved my number into it. If you are ready just text me. I'll be there for you." He said with a charming smile.

I smiled back and we headed back inside. When we entered back into the main hall I saw Mr. Pearce looking at me very intensely. A shiver ran through my body and it felt like I did something wrong and he caught me doing it. God what is wrong with him.

I pushed away my thoughts and we all headed to the dining area. Each of us settled down comfortably. Mr. Pearce was seated to my right while Mr. Maximo was seated to my left.

We had a great time having dinner with the Milano family. During the conversation I got to know that Mr. Lorenz Rosario was 33 years old, successfully running his family business since ten years and have a beautiful wife Bia. She prepared dinner for us today and is a very kind person.

On the other hand, Mr. Maximo is 30 years old, single and very much ready to mingle.

He started to help his brother in business just two years ago. And business with Mr. Pearce is the first overseas project they decided to do.

"Oh, Mr. Pearce we would like to invite you both actually for our anniversary celebration this coming Sunday. It's just a small family function. I hope you both will attend it." Mr. Lorenz said genuinely and waited for a reply.

"Yes sure we will. Thank you." Mr. Pearce replied with a smile.

"Tomorrow I was planning to take Scarlet with me for sightseeing. I hope you don't mind Mr. Alexander."

Mr. Maximo said while facing Mr. Pearce.

I could see anger in his eyes but then quickly he got calm and gave him a nod as a reply. I just sat there quietly not knowing what to say or how to react? While Mr. Maximo, I mean Max, was continuously talking with me. Asking me few things like where I grew up, family, favorite things etc.

I told him about myself in short and he was surprised with my accomplishments till now. He also complimented about my beauty and I blushed whenever he said so.

Suddenly I felt a hand gripping on my right thigh. I immediately turned towards Mr. Pearce. His left hand was on my thigh but he wasn't looking at me. He was having a normal conversation with Mr. Lorenz and Bia. Damn, he is sitting there like he isn't doing anything while I was squirming inside due to his touch. I pushed his hand away and glared at him as a warning. But he wasn't even looking at me, but smiling. Hell, such a jerk.

Once again he placed his hand on my right thigh but this time he was taking his hand higher, I was getting all uncomfortable, breathless and sweaty. I stood up abruptly and excused myself and headed towards the washroom.

I feel awkward for leaving the table so suddenly. But what else can I do?

That jerk of my boss made me do it. What is wrong with him?

I know I should confront him about it later but right now, I will have to keep my cool.