Filed to story: Watch Me Win Alpha (Olivia & Ethan)
*Author*
Olivia didn’t know what to say or how to react. So, she tried to smooth the shirt out as much as she could, folded it neatly and set it aside. Then, she moved on to one of the suit jackets he packed.
Once again, her mind began to wander. She even forgot that
Alexander was standing right behind her, watching her movements. From the way her shoulders moved, he could tell she was upset. About what, he couldn’t tell.
She continued working, until she folded the last piece of clothing and deposited everything into the closet. When she turned around, she was startled to see that Alexander was still standing there. It was apparent that he’d watched her throughout, and now she wasn’t just embarrassed, she was also nervous.
And that was a dangerous combination. Olivia started searching for something to fill the awkward silence. Before she could stop the words, or think of something better, she blurted, “Is there anything else you need me to take off?” She immediately froze as the unintended double meaning of her words hit her.
Alexander smiled slowly. Olivia walked right into that one. The
Alpha would never let such a golden opportunity to tease his secretary pass him by.
“Well, I suppose I’d catch a cold if I took everything off!”‘
And without another word, Alexander turned and left the room, leaving behind a mortified Olivia.
Alone now, Olivia sank onto the edge of the bed. The look on
Alexander’s face as he turned away was burned into her mind.
No matter how she replayed the scene in her head, she didn’t know what that look meant.
She buried her face in her hands. Her biggest fear was that this interaction might have given Alexander the wrong impression of her.
Olivia remained in that spot for some time, and when the embarrassment finally fizzled out, she rose to her feet and returned to her room. She pulled her laptop and went to sit at the desk in the room. She was staring blankly at the screen, when her phone buzzed with an incoming message from
Steven.
Steven Miller: Ben Wilde would like to postpone today’s planned event’s until tomorrow. He’s extending an invitation for Alexander to attend a wine tasting at his private villa this evening by 7pm instead. Please inform Alpha Alexander about this.
Olivia read the message twice. After that awkward interaction with her boss, she’d hoped she wouldn’t have to see him till much later. But the universe had other plans.
Rising from her chair, Olivia made her way down the hallway to Alexander’s room. She stood before his door for a moment, gathering her courage, then raised her hand and knocked softly.
“Alexander? I have a message from Steven about Ben Wilde.”
Silence.
She knocked again, a bit louder this time. “Alexander?”
Still nothing. Perhaps he was in the shower, or maybe he had stepped out without her noticing. Or perhaps, and this thought made her stomach tighten, he was deliberately avoiding her after their uncomfortable encounter.
Olivia pressed her ear closer to the door, listening for any sound.
But there was nothing still. She finally backed away from the door. She would leave him alone for now, and respect his space.
The only option was to return to her room.
Nearly an hour later, her phone buzzed again. Steven’s name appeared on the screen.
Steven Miller: Ben Wilde has inquired again. He says if
Alexander cannot come to the estate, he would be happy to bring someone to Alexander instead. He seems quite eager to meet. What should I tell him?
Olivia stared at the message with a low groan. It dawned on her that she couldn’t just let Alexander be. She had to get a response from him.
With a deep breath, Olivia gathered all her courage and walked back down the hallway. She knocked on Alexander’s door again with more determination this time.
“Alexander? I really need to speak with you about Ben Wilde.
It’s urgent.”‘
“Come in.”
Olivia sighed then pushed the door open. She stepped into the room to find Alexander had changed from his business attire into a casual button-down shirt and dark jeans. It made him look more approachable, but Olivia was still wary..
“I’m sorry for disturbing you. But I received two messages from Steven regarding Ben Wilde. Ben suggested postponing today’s scheduled events until tomorrow, and instead invited you to a wine tasting at his private villa by 7pm. I came to inform you earlier, but you didn’t answer.”
Olivia’s cheeks grew warm as she continued. She didn’t want it to appear like she was scolding her boss. But she needed him to properly understand the situation.
“So I took it upon myself to have Steven keep Ben waiting for a response. He seems quite eager to meet.”
Alexander simply nodded. “I see what you’re doing. And you don’t need to worry about it, Olivia. You handled the situation appropriately.””
Olivia instantly felt relieved. She’d been apprehensive of his reaction. With her boss, you never really knew what you’d get.
Alexander moved toward his dresser, pulled out a watch and fastened it around his wrist. “Please let Ben know that I’ll be there on time.”
Olivia hesitated for a beat. Alexander seemed to be in a m?ch better mood. He wasn’t exactly smiling, but he wasn’t glaring at everything in sight either. Considering the fact that Ben’s antic’s had put him in a sour mood, earlier, she worried that being in the same room with Ben would bring him right back to that place.
But Alexander was an adult, and more importantly, he was skilled when it came to reading people and situations. She had learned to trust his judgment, and she would leave it at that.
“Of course. I’ll send the confirmation right away!” She reached for her phone and typed a quick message to Steven. And when her phone buzzed, she looked up at Alexander and said, “Done.
Steven will inform Ben.”
Alexander nodded, then moved toward the window. “Maybe a walk before dinner is a good idea. You could clear your head.”
Olivia was shocked. The sun had disappeared, leaving behind the shadowy look of the evening. How could Alexander suggest that she go on a walk by herself? She didn’t know the area well.
She could get lost… among other things.
“I don’t think I’m up for it. Besides, going alone is…”
“I meant for both of us to go, Olivia. Together.”
“Oh…” she murmured, suddenly feeling foolish. “I… I see.” She didn’t want that either. But after her previous rejection, she couldn’t exactly say no again. “Alright then. It’s a good idea.”
Still, she dreaded the activity. Alexander’s words were always so difficult to understand. Every interaction felt like a reading comprehension exercise. And now, she had to spend an entire evening with him.
*Author*
Olivia had no choice but to head back to her room and change into more comfortable clothing. She settled for simple dark jeans and the green sweater Ava didn’t want her bringing on the trip. It was cashmere, it was comfortable, so it would just have to do.
She joined Alexander by the door and together, they stepped out into the cool evening air. They walked in silence for a moment, with Olivia barely paying attention to the flowers that marked the path. Instead, she couldn’t stop wishing for this stroll to end soon.
“You know,” Alexander began, breaking the silence. “There’s an old legend about this time of day. They say once dusk usually comes with demons.”
Olivia suppressed the urge to roll her eyes. Instead, she played along, eyes widening as she moved a step closer to him.
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