45 15 Minutes with Him

If that was what they needed, then I’m saying goodbye to this shopper and this case. Asking somebody who doesn’t imagine in love to show one other about love is an excessive amount of of a stretch and I’m not about to tackle a job that I do know is unimaginable.

“Exactly,” the supervisor stated resolutely.

“After all, we’re not asking you to parade round publicly as EROS’s girlfriend. Nobody can find out about your relationship even when it’s a faux one as a result of it’ll clearly have an effect on his reputation if folks came upon that he has a girlfriend. As a substitute, we’ll have you ever date him in secret whereas posing as his assistant supervisor,” the company consultant stated.

“Relaxation assured, you don’t truly need to be his actual supervisor. You simply must act like one sufficient in order that the folks round us will imagine it. I’m his actual supervisor so I’ll nonetheless do my job,” Mark defined.

I used to be beginning to see what they needed however the extra I understood, the extra unimaginable this entire job simply appeared to me.

“Sorry however…I don’t suppose that’s going to be potential. I’m very sorry however, I can’t tackle this request in spite of everything,” I stated, attempting to sound regretful.

The reality was, I wasn’t regretful in any respect. I knew that I needed to keep away from this case like a minefield.

“Why don’t you have got a chat with him earlier than you resolve? EROS hasn’t been open to the thought till very just lately,” the supervisor stated with a well mannered smile.

“Sure, we went by means of many potential candidates with him, however he turned all of them down. That is the primary time that he’s agreed to fulfill with a candidate,” Mark shortly added.

…..

“I see…” I murmured.

“He must be right here quickly. He’s wrapping up his dance observe as we converse,” Mark stated as he checked the time on his watch.

Huh? He’s going to be right here?!

As if on cue, the door to the room opened and a tall man walked in wordlessly. He was dressed very in another way from how he’s proven in public and within the media. EROS was wearing very informal and comfy wanting garments. Black saggy pants, skinny and white sleeveless shirt that did nothing to cover his muscular arms and well-toned physique, a light-weight blue towel round his neck. His hair was moist, it was clear that he simply got here out of the bathe. His blonde hair seems to be a number of shades darker now that it’s moist.

“He’s so sizzling…oh my god…” Justin whispered as he nudged me along with his elbow.

I suppose that’s the usual response that folks have in the direction of EROS. Justin’s response as he fanned his sizzling face along with his arms was sufficient to persuade me that EROS popping out of the bathe wasn’t a scene that must be seen by the general public. It might trigger severe public disturbances amongst the feminine inhabitants. A lot for all that ‘I don’t wish to get too concerned with celebrities both’ stuff.

“You’re right here…” EROS stated as his eyes met mine.

I bit my decrease lip and it felt prefer it was simply us alone on this planet in that second. EROS didn’t pay any consideration to the opposite folks within the room. Not understanding methods to greet him, I simply nodded. Nobody ought to discover out that I’ve truly met him earlier than…

Does he…acknowledge me?

“I’ve quarter-hour. Let’s go,” EROS stated as he gestured for me to observe him.

I might really feel everybody’s eyes on me as I acquired out of my seat and adopted EROS out of the room. Our vacation spot was the room proper subsequent door. It was a gathering room with a big desk and a set of leather-based sofas.

The second that I stepped into the room, EROS closed the door and locked it. Surprisingly, I used to be extra curious than scared. With out a phrase, EROS plopped himself down on the lengthy couch and relaxed into it. Slowly, I headed for the couch reverse him.

“Not there. Come sit subsequent to me right here,” EROS stated as he waved me over to him.

“I’m high-quality right here,” I replied flatly.

“Are you scared? Of me?” EROS requested with a gentle chuckle.

“After all, not…” I muttered as I glared straight at him.

“Come…” he stated invitingly as his hand patted the empty spot on the couch subsequent to the place he was sitting.

I headed over to the place he was sitting and sat down subsequent to him, ignoring the truth that he seemed greater than able to wrap his arm round my shoulders.

“So, had been the macarons from the opposite day yummy?” EROS requested earlier than smiling brightly at me.

Is that what he needed to ask me in non-public?

“Sure, it was. Thanks…” I replied actually.

“Are you continue to mad in regards to the different day?” he requested as he shifted his weight on the couch to show in the direction of me.

To my very own shock, I couldn’t discover it in myself to be mad at him in any respect.

“No. The macarons labored so I’m not mad anymore,” I replied with a small smile.

“After they confirmed me a photograph of you, I used to be actually shocked…” EROS stated with a gleam in his eyes.

“Is it since you didn’t suppose that I’ll be working a job like this…?” I requested immediately.

It’s a typical response so I wouldn’t be shocked or offended if that was what he thought.

“Not that. You seemed so lovely in your picture that I didn’t acknowledge you at first. You look very fairly immediately too however I nonetheless suppose the you from the opposite day seemed higher…” EROS stated as he appeared to recall some reminiscences.

“How so?” I couldn’t assist asking.

“Hmm…you seemed extra actual,” he replied earlier than winking at me.

“Your supervisor and company rep informed me that you weren’t on this earlier than and it’s a disgrace for me to do that while you’ve lastly proven some curiosity, however I’m going to have to show down this job in spite of everything,” I stated solemnly.

“Why?” he requested though he didn’t appear shocked about my refusal.

“I don’t suppose I’m minimize out for this job. I gained’t have the ability to do it properly…” I attempted to clarify earlier than trailing off.

–To be continued…