Chapter 28

“Okay, I’m done for today.” Ivan closes the head of his computer and finally gets up from his office chair. I sigh in relief. I can’t wait to stretch my legs after sitting on this same cushion for hours. Ivan wears his suit jacket and walks out of the door without paying much attention to me. I follow diligently. The hallways of the company are almost empty now. It’s nine in the evening so I’m certain that all the employees have gone home. I’m glad that I won’t have to deal with Carmen again tonight. Ivan and I are the only people in the lift taking us to the ground floor. The silence is overwhelming. I switch my weight from one foot to the other to pass the time and suddenly, there’s a loud growling sound. At first, I don’t understand where it’s coming from or what it could be until I meet Ivan’s gaze. His eyes switch from my face to my stomach. A deep blush takes over my face and I cross my arms over my lower belly. This is so fucking embarrassing. I didn’t realize how hungry I was b