4 First Impressions (1/2)

God, today had been so exhausting... I was fighting a growing need to just get in bed and sleep, but I couldn't do it. I had to wait until at least ten in the evening and it was barely the middle of the day. I had to readjust to a normal sleep schedule but coupled with the exhaustion of learning new things at work every day it became hard to keep awake until a certain hour.

Sleepy and grumpy, I ignored my grandma's rambling and prepared a bath for myself. Yeah... I still live with my grandma... sue me... can't really get my own place when I'm broke.

While relaxing in the bathtub filled with bubbles I thought about the meeting that still made my insides churn. Today I finally managed to meet the CEO of the company I work for, who was also the one doing the web designs for our clients.

When I first saw him I thought I was looking at a gruff, almost savage man, taken out of those type of novels, as he rushed through the office and slammed the door behind him. When I was sent to introduce myself, I noticed that his black hair with a hint of blue was ruffled and the darkened green eyes looking up at me were red around the rims.

He coldly dismissed me with an excuse while not even looking twice my way, but then again I guess that was normal. I could never really understand how men think and don't really want to know.

My ideal man doesn't exist, a man similar to those heroes in the novels I read when young, a man who will protect me and keep me safe while indulging my whims. I did have one long-term relationship a while ago, but I was becoming way too old to still keep my hopes up and wait for Prince Charming to appear and whisk me off on his stallion. Even so, I still observed men curiously when they showed interest in me. However, since I didn't like to go out much I didn't take interest in those that seemed to want something more, as it would have been too much trouble.

After the bath water grew cold I got out and finally fell asleep while still munching over the first impression of Lukas Gray and his weirdly perfect looks.

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The sun was blinding me but, despite that, I got out of bed and after enjoying some sweet, hot coffee I started preparing for the day. Arriving at work I saw Ann coming towards me with a fresh smile on her face.

I had quickly found out that Ann was quite chatty and was big on the oversharing which I didn't really mind, except when she told me about her dates with Adrian and some intimate details I really didn't care to know about. It was a bit weird to know two of my colleagues were in a relationship, and although everyone knew about them, they didn't really flaunt it in the office. I was glad that at least they kept it professional at work.

Not long after making my second cup of coffee and sitting at my desk, I saw Rob coming towards me at a hurried pace.

”Katey honey,” he said with a melodious voice while putting his big palm over my shoulder and leaving it to hang there for a while. ”You know we have a meeting this morning, be a dear and make some coffee for me and Luc. He'll be very grumpy if he doesn't drink at least 2 cups daily.”

”Sure thing Mr. Lytton...” I started to say when he looked at me weirdly. ”I meant sure Rob.”

”That's better.” he gave a small laugh as he went back to preparing for the meeting.

A few minutes later I had made coffee for mostly everyone and took it to the small office where Mr. Gray was discussing the new assignment.

”Here's your coffee Mr. Gray” I managed to mutter while putting the cup in front of him when I heard a door slam and to my surprise, a tall and sexy woman came in swinging her hips while rushing over in her red high heels.

Her long hair was a bright red that enveloped her shoulders and dropped with waves all around. Her eyes were brown but had a spark in them as if they would burn you if you got too close. A green dress moved tightly over her curves as she walked, showing just how perfectly proportioned she was. She looked sexy even in my eyes... How I longed to be able to pull such a sexy style myself, but I would only look ridiculous in high heels and this kind of dress.