Chapter 13

He shoved his phone into his pant pocket and turned his attention to Mr. Miller after some minutes. Mr. Miller raised an eyebrow at him but he simply shook his head. It's like they were communicating through their minds like werewolves do. Seriously Riya? Werewolf? Where is this coming from although they don't really exist?? "Well, my son. I hope you're not really busy this time." He patted his shoulder and began to introduce us. "Here is Miss. Riya Kader---" As soon as his dad said my name, his head turned towards me; something victory crossed across his sinful face. Go to hell, you monkey! "---The new project manager. She is my friend's daughter. Her dad recommended her to work with us and here is Miss. Juliet Hamen, she will be your PA." Mr. Miller successfully introduced us. The annoying smirk plastering on his face, he offered me his hand and for another dumb act today, I just stood there staring at him while boiling him in my pressure cooker till there is no more sin left in my sweet vision. As to ruin my future plan, Juliet elbowed me when I didn't take his hand right away. "Hello, Boss. It's good to finally meet you." I shook his hand politely even though in my mind, hundreds of different scenarios are running. I wish I could able to rip that smirk on his face with my long nails. But being a jerk he has another plan in his mind and tightened our hand than necessary and the smirk on his face is clear as a day as he's not letting my hand go anytime soon. I really wish I can direct a punch on his arrogant face. To be continued--- "Call me Kayish, please. No formalities. After all, you are my...hmp..." He cleared his throat just to swallow whatever sinful comments he was about to pour. "After all you're the project manager and the daughter of my dad's friend." He then gave me a knowing look but a bit of confusion twinkled across his face for what seemed to be a rare second. Bang! He got the point. "It means you are a friend to my family, no formalities between friendship. Right, dad?" surprisingly, he managed a good answer and it impressed his dad more. Good actor. He could have got a good chance in Cini field if he had tried once. "Yeah! Her dad is my close friend. It's an honour for me to have his daughter working for us, please do me a favor Kayish, you need to taking care of her, my friend always said that she's a gem to his family, and we will not break a gem right?" Mr. Miller explained to Kayish about me and even adding a teasing tone,,,,, and what?????! He asked Kayish to take care of me??!! I mentally cursed myself for being trapped in this messy situation. Who takes care of whom, really? "Of course I will dad, a gem like her need to be taken care of, in the proper way, right Miss Kader?" he said to his dad and giving me a bright smile like he really understands what he will do to 'taking care of me', his eyes shining with armor. I know he has another meaning for taking care of me. "Hello, Boss. It's good to finally meet you. I'm Juliet Hamem. I will assist with your work ahead." Juliet politely greeted him and introduced herself after. Kayish glanced at her for a moment and only nodded his head without any word. DAMN!! This arrogant man!! I mentally slapped him twice in my mind and cursed him to be in the 7th hell. How arrogant, rude, and manipulative jerk!!! "I know a good restaurant near here; I heard they serve good dishes as well. All tables are full, and our employees are enjoying their lunch. I think we should take lunch there, right son?" Mr. Miller glanced at Kayish for his suggestion. True to his words, all tables were already full. "Oh, I'm sorry sir. I think I forgot to mention to the event manager to manage the VIP station empty for you and our new boss." Juliet explained the crisis to Mr. Miller. "Don't worry, Julie. You did a good job. There's another good place I know who serves wonderful." Mr. Miller gave her a reassuring smile. "Shall we go now?" he added and glanced towards Kayish once again who only managed a small nod. I think it's a good time for me to excuse myself. "I'm sorry, Mr. Miller. But I can't." I set up an answer for my escape, and all three head just looked at me with the questioning look. Uh..oh.. What a good excuse not to join them? "I don't eat non-veg sir," I added the sentence that first came into my mind, but Oh God!! What a silly excuse I made. Zero credit for me, it will not make myself free. "Then let's order veg, Riya. Not a big problem. I'll make them serve vegs for you, dear." Mr. Miller simply said and walked ahead not bothering to hear me up. "Such a blind excuse." Kayish whispered in my ear before walking behind his dad; his hot breath sent shivers down to my spine. Unexpectedly, I felt my arm was being hit and I glared at Juliet who attempted to kill me. "Ouch, what's for that?" I asked her and rubbed the spot where she hit. "Are you sure you don't eat non-veg?" She gave me another questioning look. "Hmm—ya-- Why?" I asked, throwing her one of my best glare. "Yesterday I saw a chicken bog on your table. So...." She trailed off. Shit!! "I'm fasting today. That's why." I masked my lie before walking behind Mr. Miller and his devilish son. The restaurant Mr. Miller mentioned was a huge hall which was arranged neatly. There was a giant table in the middle of the hall and almost twenty members were seated around the table. This table setting made all visitors look like an important guest.