Free Web NovelChapter 52: Fight Over Cookies
The rest of Skyla’s day was spent with a content smile on her face. The morning interaction had brightened her mood and the belief that Zyair was one of a kind man began to deeply root in her.
She had begun to wonder about his life story though. What could have prompted his gynophobia? Was he always uncomfortable in the company of women? Or did some unfortunate incident lead to his condition? Could he be gay and wished to hide the fact from the world?
The last question made her chuckle to herself. Whatever it was, she wanted to guarantee that he would never feel uncomfortable on her pretext.
Skyla digitalised all the files she had been instructed to and ended her day’s work. She then decided to get changed. Zyair had informed her during their lunch break that they would head down to their event hall after finishing their work.
Her door knocked and she knew it was Lawrence. He always had that specific impatient knock.
"You can come inside," Skyla answered, tidying up her workspace. Lawrence entered, seeming rather furious.
Skyla lifted her head and found him cutely glaring.
"What’s wrong?" she asked curiously.
"Tell me, Miss Skyla. Who brought you chocolate the other day?" he demanded, his right foot tapping the floor as his hands rested on his hips like a needy child.
"You did and it was very delicious too." Skyla had stood up straight now, not understanding where he was going with the question.
"Yes. It was only me, I and myself. No one else, not the boss. I repeat not the boss. And you brought my favourite chocolate chip cookies, those also home-baked and not even spared me a single one? All were offered to him. Why?"
He was shaking his head in disappointment. His dreadlocks waved left and right and Skyla had to suppress a chuckle again.
These men and cookies. They were fighting over them like babies.
Well, technically Lawrence was just a teenager but still.
"I am sorry, I had kept the jar in my office but Mr. Zyair requested to take it along and I couldn’t say no. You can take a few cookies from him," she offered, tightening her lips so her cheeks swelled in amusement.
"Right, you have so much to learn. He is a monster when it comes to sweet confectionaries. He won’t share a crumb. I tried and he flatly refused. Saying that the whole jar belonged to him. I mean who does that? I am a kid and he is a grown-up. So I want my share."
Lawrence was not backing down as he spilt Zyair’s secrets.
Skyla only nodded in understanding while trying not to burst out laughing. She knew her boss had shown the cookie jar to Lawrence on purpose. Because he had specifically asked her not to tell him about it.
"I am sorry, I promise I will bring you your own jar of cookies. You can keep that in your office and won’t have to share it. Let’s cheer up now." She softly smiled at him and saw his face cheer up as he fisted and punched the air in excitement.
"Yes! Now I will show him and that Bitu too."
She didn’t understand who Bitu was but she could see they had some running internal jokes and her cookies were about to become an integral part of it.
"Thank you! I will look forward to those cookies now, see you down in a bit. I will let you get ready."
He waved and skidded out of her office, leaving her in jitters. It was like having a little brother, he always brought so much energy with him.
Skyla shook her head again at his antics and proceeded to her bathroom so she could get changed and freshen up her makeup.
Once she was ready and had hidden away all the bruises that were still present, she took a peek at herself in the mirror. Adjusting her slightly curly Auburn hair, Skyla had let them loose today.
Satisfied with her look she stepped out and put on the heels she had brought along. She then grabbed her tablet, purse and phone. Exiting her office she headed down. Skyla needed to check the arrangements as per her boss’s instructions.
Entering the hall she observed it had been fully decorated with life-size screens and posters of Zyair, presenting the new perfume called, ’Desire’. The whole ambience was of gold and black as that was the colour chosen for the perfume.
The Marketing and Sales Department Team was already present there. Amber had on a killer strapless bodycon-styled gown in a scarlet shade with matching lipstick and earrings. She would have been perfectly cast for the role of Scarlet Witch. Skyla was sure that Amber would turn many heads today.
A slight scowl settled on Amber’s face as she saw Skyla approach. She averted her gaze and looked busy while giving final instructions to the crew and staff.
"Hi! Everything looks meticulously arranged," Skyla complimented her. Without turning to look at her Amber answered while sulking.
"No thanks to you. As your suggestion doubled our work and we had to put in extra hours." freewebnøvel.coɱ
Skyla didn’t know how to respond to that. It was just a suggestion, the one she thought would be beneficial to the event.
Ignoring her harsh comment, Skyla moved on and made sure everything was in order, refreshments had been placed and servers were ready with bubbly champagne. Slow music was on and the light combination was just right.
Skyla walked over and stood near a glass display. The perfume had been meticulously placed on a gold-silken cloth. The bottle was rectangular with a circular top. Skyla was impressed by the design the marketing team had come up with. She was lost in observing the bottle and didn’t realise when Zyair walked inside and stopped in his tracks, observing her. frёewebnoѵēl.com
Skyla was a stunner in her silver gown and open auburn hair, they shone with their fiery hue. The long earrings she had put on gave her an air of sophistication. The soft irradiance from above bathed her in its warm glow. She was lost in the bottle of perfume and he was lost in her pristine beauty.
Zyair usually didn’t attend such functions but lately, he had to push himself, especially after attaining the position of CEO. And with Skyla’s addition to the team he had to be there.
"Miss Skyla!" He softly called her out and she quickly turned to face her boss and was left stunned for a few seconds too.
