Meant To Be

LUCY

Nat freaked out when I said I have a date and told me I was finally living a life.

I rolled my eyes. Dramatic much?

When I told my monkeys, Jay smiled and told me to enjoy myself, while Vicky begged me to take him along. It took a lot of time for us to convince him and he finally calmed down when Nat said they would have an indoor date while I was gone.

It’s still noon and the clock is not ticking fast enough.

One minute it feels like I only have 5 hours and the next second it feels like I still have 5 hours.

Urghhh.

Right now, Nat is going through my closet, trying to find the perfect outfit for today’s date. She was doing that for the past 30min and still didn’t find anything.

According to her and I quote ” Mr. Hottie will definitely take me to a grand place and all I have is grandma’s clothes”

I rolled my eyes and decided to message Hottie.

Me : Where are we going? I don’t want to get underdressed or overdressed.

I still didn’t get a reply even after waiting for 5min.

Is he just busy doing something or did he forget about the date?

After another 10 min, I finally got a replay.

Mr. Hottie : Dress casually.

What? That’s it? He is too straightforward.

I sighed and looked at Nat, who was still going on a rampage to find me a dress.

”Stop messing with my closet, he asked me to dress casually and I know exactly what to wear.”

She pouted and fake glared at me, but let me choose what to wear.

We cleaned my closet and had lunch. As Gemma works only on weekdays, Nat cooks and eats with us. Most of the time, we just order.

It’s 3:30 pm and I started getting ready.

I wore denim jeans and a peach-colored top. I decided to go with a strapless bra, since the top looks cute off shoulder. I side-braided my hair to my right. I want to leave my hair free, but I hate it when it gets on my face.

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It’s 4:55 pm now and I’m a nervous wreck.

What if he changes his mind again and starts ignoring me?

What if he realizes that I’m not enough for him?

What if he stops liking me after this date?

What–

I snapped out my train of useless thoughts when I finally heard it.

Ding. Dong!

I released my shaky breath and went to open the door, but Jay and Vicky beat me.

And there he stood, taking my breath away.

He got me flowers and chocolates.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

He gave them to me awkwardly and I took them more awkwardly. We stared at each other without saying anything.

It’s my first time seeing him wear something so casual other than suits and he fucking nailed it.

He just wore a simple gray Tshirt, black jeans and a hoodie. His hair looks messy but neat. Is that even a thing?

Nat cleared her throat, smirking at us.

”I don’t like you at all, but since mom wants to go out with you, I’ll give you a chance” Jay said, crossing his arms.

Hottie looked amused at him but nodded his head. ”I’ll not make you regret your decision”

”Alex!! Buy mamma food! She loves it!!” Vicky said, making me groan in embarrassment.

Hottie chuckled, nodding his head and bent down to give Vicky and Jay hi-five and when Jay refused, hottie just ruffled his hair making Jay glare at him.

I shook my head at their behavior.

”Shall we go?” Hottie asked, looking at me.

I nodded my head, giving flowers and chocolates to Nat. I whispered her to let me have atleast one piece of chocolate, making her stomp on my leg.

Ouch! I glared at her and went to him, closing the door, but not before kissing Jay and Vicky a bye.

”You look beautiful” Hottie said, placing a kiss on my cheek which lasted more than three seconds, making me blush.

”You look beautiful too‐ shit! I mean handsome, yeah handsome.” I rambled, making him laugh out loud.

I cried internally. Why???

He took my hand and squeezed it.

”Relax” He whispered, kissing the back of my palm.

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Guess where we are?

In a movie theater!!

It’s been ages since I actually saw a movie and I eventually lost interest in them.

Not that I’m complaining. But I can’t believe he actually brought us to a crowded movie theater considering he is the CEO of the richest company in the country.

It’s some scifi movie, it is good and Hottie is so engrossed in it to even acknowledge me.

It was fun looking at him like that. His eyes are narrowed to the screen with interest, taking one popcorn at a time, placing it slowly on his lips and rolling it into his mouth.

As he took a sip from his coke, I watched how his Adams apple bobbed, making me want to lick it. I gulped, suddenly feeling hot.

I leaned back in my seat and noticed the girl sitting on the other side of him also gawking at him. I turned to my right side, finding other girls were also looking at him now and then.

I frowned, not liking it. I want to take him out of here, but since he is enjoying the movie, I gave up on that thought.

Instead, I pulled his hoodie up, making him look at me. He raised his left eyebrow, probably asking me , what the hell is that for? But I grabbed his chin and turned his head towards the screen.

I can’t see him now, but at least he will have fewer eyes on him.

After a few minutes, he leaned back and took my hand into his, never leaving it till the end, making me smile like an idiot throughout the movie.

”Where are we going?” I asked as we entered the car.

”You’ll see” he said, giving me a smile, making my heart jump.

I hesitated. ”Well… I just want to know how much it will take. I have motion sickness and don’t want to feel nauseated while we are on the date” I finished with an awkward chuckle.

”Ah, it will probably take 40min. Is it okay? We’ll go somewhere else if it’s a problem” he said with a frown, looking concerned.

I shook my head. ”Nope. I came prepared. Can I open the window?” I asked while taking out my mask. It surprisingly helps, I only learned it during the pandemic.

He nodded, turning off the AC. I opened the window, only enough for the soft breeze to hit my face.

I am glad that he chose to drive slowly, compared to the time he drove to the theater. Thank God, that was a short drive.

We are both glancing at each other now and then. I can’t help it, he is just so handsome. I panicked when his hand reached mine. I pulled away and looked at him like he was crazy.

”What?” He asked, looking at me confused.

”I know at this point I might sound demanding, but please from now on, while I’m in the car, can you solemnly focus on driving? Eyes on the road, hands on the steering and drive at this pace? I’m sorry but I have a terrible driving experience” I said, hoping he wouldn’t find me a nuisance, that too on our first date.

He chuckled and said okay, making me sigh in relief.

I was confused when we passed my apartment street and headed towards the company.

”What are we doing here?” I asked, taking off my mask, placing it inside my bag, when we reached the office.

He said nothing even when we got out of the car. He tossed the keys to the guard standing at the entrance and took my hand as we entered the building.

”Well?” I asked him again when we reached his private elevator.

”Wait for a few minutes will you?” He said with a chuckle and kissed my hand.

I blushed and nodded my head sheepishly.

I have zero patience.

We entered the elevator and I was confused when he pressed R. It means Rooftop. Only this elevator has this option and I know why. But why are we going there? Don’t tell me-

My thoughts were cut short when Hottie pressed me against the elevator, making me gasp. His one hand is on the nape of my neck and the other is on my waist.

”You look breathtakingly beautiful and it takes everything in me to not touch you.” He said, tracing his lips along my neck, making me whimper.