Part 37

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We were in the middle of the meeting when my phone vibrated.

I looked at the message, it was from James who was sitting beside me.

He had a poker face and pretended to be reading a file.

It would have been better to go for a lunch than to attend this meeting;)

I smiled at the message but tried to be composed.

I looked at Robert who was too busy in going through the file in his hand.

I could say the lady in the room was feeling nervous. I had not seen her meeting with Robert or James before.

You are looking beautiful!

I read the message but did not looked at James.

I typed the message.

Thank you James. But I think you should be concentrating on your work and not on me.

I hit the send button.

He instantly send the next text.

It is my work to concentrate on you.

How could he maintained his expression was unbelievable to me.

James you can send these unnecessary messages after the meeting you know.

I hit the send button.

And suddenly James hit the file in his hand on the table and the lady almost jolted out by his sudden action.

"The meeting is over." James stood up and declared.

I saw the disappointment in the lady's eyes.

She moved her hopeful eyes towards Robert.

"Sorry Mrs. Nissan..but I think we didn't like your proposal." Robert said to her.

I was relieved to hear that, not because her proposal was declined but because James didn't declined it because of my message. Right?

"Okay Mr. Williams..Mr. Ashton.. but we can negotiate." She looked between James and Robert.

James was almost going to turned around when I held his hand.

I hope no one noticed as the lady and her assistant was sitting just opposite to us and Robert was sitting on the boss' chair.

James gave me a stern look but I hinted him to sit down.

Walking away like that was rude to me.

He sat on his chair.

"Mrs. Nissan the proposal you made was a disgusting one." James said. The lady's mouth opened but closed.

I gave a sheepish smile towards them.

"I think there is no point to negotiate now." The lady stood up and looked towards Robert.

"I think you guess it right." Robert said calmly and stood up.

"Nice to meet you Mrs. Nissan." He offered his hand.

She shake her hand with him and was out of the room without even looking towards James.

"That was rude." I said to James and Robert laughed.

I narrowed my eyes towards him.

"Liza I think it was excellent." He winked at me. "Having James as my partner helps me a lot in a situation like this." He laughed.

"Have you read that proposal?" James asked Robert in an irritating tone.

"Yes dude. I was controlling my anger by reading each line of it." Robert said in a frustrated voice.

"She thought we were fool to accept it." James said in disbelief.

"But you could have been a little gentle you know." Robert said to James and looked at me while laughing.

"Oh I was trying my best but someone here ignited my anger." James was mocking me.

"You both can talk, I am leaving." I said and left the room.

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James entered my office without a notice.

"James you can't just come here like that." I said to him.

"Like what?" He said and took a seat opposite to me.

"Whatever. Why are you still here? The meeting got over a few minutes ago." I asked him.

"It's my choice when I want to go or not." He said in a stern voice.

I sighed.

"Okay sir. May I help you in any how?" I gave a fake smile towards him.

He chuckled.

"You know when you fake a smile like that I only think of smooching it away then and there." He smirked.

"Shut up." I narrowed my eyes.

"Oh why? Can't I kiss my fiancee?" He raised his eyebrow.

"James I think you should leave now." I said and his face become serious.

"I want to talk to you." He said.

"I am busy right now. We..can go for a dinner if you want." I said to him.

"I will love to. I will pick you up at seven." He stood up without any smile. He was serious.

"Okay.. bye" I said and he walked away from there.

It must be serious talk then..

But what?

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I got ready for the dinner by thirty past six.

I think I should get ready like a fiancee meeting her fiance...

But.. it's okay to be simple to meet James..

You never do anything special for him.

But why would I? It's not a date right?

He is your fiance Liz..when are you going to accept the fact and try to be nice with him?

But I am nice with him.

Okay fine.

I got up from my bed and went to my closet.

I picked out a red dress...

No..

Why no?

It will look over.

No because you are scared of the outcome.

Shut up.

Oh yes James will not be able to take his eyes off you.

But..every girl wants the attention of her love and when your love is James Ashton.. I think he is the most handsome guy I have ever met..

Shut up Liz!!

Damn!

Finally I decided to wear a black dress.

Black is his favourite..

I changed my jeans and top with that dress and ended with black heels.

I leave my wavy hair down.

There was a knock on my door.

Now he is going to lecture me on time..

I opened the door and saw him with a bouquet in his hand.

He smiled at me.

I returned the smile and opened the door for him.

He gave the bouquet to me with a peck on my cheek.

That little gesture was enough for to get red cheeks.

"You look good." He said and made him comfortable in the couch.

"Thank you..you look good too." He was wearing a black suit with white shirt underneath.

I went to take my purse and returned in a few minutes.

He narrowed his eyes towards me.

"What?" I asked in confusion.

"Where is your ring?" He asked in a serious tone.

That caught my attention.

"Oh I think it's in the washroom." I smiled sheepishly and went to look for it.

It was not there.

Damn!!

Don't be nervous Liz!

I returned back to James.

"I think I left it in the closet.." I said in a nervous tone.

Why am I scared.. damn Liz! You are unbelievable.

But where did I kept that ring..

I was searching for it when I felt his presence.

My hands stopped searching.

"You really don't want this marriage." He commented.

Sh**!!

"You really don't give a sh** to this engagement."

Shut up James!

"James..it's not like that..." I tried to explain.

"Really? Then how is it?" He laughed dryly.

"James it's a small ring, it must be here somewhere..." I started searching again.

He stopped my hand and turned me around to himself.

"I could see how much importance you give to our relationship." He was getting angry.

"James please wait outside, I will get it in a few minutes, I assure you." I said.

He laughed again.

"I think I should go now, you can keep searching for it." He said and my heart contracted.

"Don't over react James. Please calm your nerves and don't exaggerate things." I said sternly.

"Am I over reacting? Oh wait." He started removing his ring from his finger.

"James what are you doing?" My heart started beating fast.

No please don't...

He removed the ring and threw it somewhere.

No...

My heart shattered at his action.

Tears started to flowing down my eyes.

"Why are you over reacting Liza? It was only a ring." He laughed dryly.

I saw his ring at the corner and went to picked it up.

"James.. "

"Shut up Liza.. just shut up.. you don't give a f*** to our relationship or else you wouldn't have lost that ring." He was frustrated.

Isn't he over reacting?

Or am I wrong?

Maybe it's my fault..

"Please.." I held his hand, and put the ring back to it's place.

I was glad he did not stop me.

For once..I thought he will end this engagement..

But you want to end it right?

No..what?

I don't want.

But you are unsure of getting married to him, so why are you over reacting now?

No..I want this..

Sh**!

I don't know what I want..

You don't want to marry him!

No..I want..i love him.. I love him a lot.. and I don't care how he behaves..everyone is not the same in this world.. I will accept him the way he is..because I love him..

I kissed the ring that was back in his finger.

I looked up at him and there was hurt in his eyes.

I removed my eyes.

"Sorry.." I said to him.

"I am sorry Liza.. I shouldn't have throw it.." he raked his fingers in his hair. "But I am not going for the dinner until you get that ring." He declared and went back to sit on the couch.

Damn Liz!

I started searching everywhere.

Where is it?

Did I flush it by mistake?

My eyes widened at that.

No ..

I sat on my bed with a huff.

I hide my face with my hands in frustration but did not rub it.

I am conscious about my make up..

Really Liz?

I heard him walking towards me.

"It's here." I opened my eyes hurriedly and see that ring in his hand.

I felt relieved.

He gestured me to give my hand.

He put the ring on my finger and kissed it.

I smiled with tears in my eyes.

"Where did you get it?" I asked him.

"Near the shoe rack." He explained.

"Oh..I don't have any idea how it went there." I felt nervous again.

"You are not going to detached your ring from your finger at anytime." He said seriously.

I nodded.

"Are we going to the dinner?" I asked unsure.

"No. I have ordered the foods."

Oh..

Great Liz! You wasted half an hour to get ready for the dinner.

But I got ready for James and he is here to see me right?

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