Billionaire Seduction

by Miller, Christine

  Husband?

  Without giving me time to protest her husband, Tito turns and follows to complete the remaining five steps.

  I remain where I am taking courage to proceed.

  - Have to say that we are not what he thought - arregalo eyes and Theo raises an eyebrow, clearly pleased with the mistake.

  - And miss the courtesy of the house? - Puts his arm on my shoulder. - Tito is a romantic, always gives dessert for free. - Flashes. - Maybe not win a full nutella and well melequenta as you love.

  Humm!

  My mouth full of water.

  Low blow.

  - You suck, Theo Callas. - Pinch her waist and he groans. - But I have to admit, just today, I owe you several.

  I give the arm to twist, not only for its intervention with the Maitre, but by the work set in distract me, this guy who's dating me is to be kept in a little pot.

  - I never said it provided. - Returns the pinch. - And you can bet ... I know charge in different ways and positions.

  I know you will, you pervert.

  - Callas, good!

  We turn attracted by the serious and charismatic voice and ... my subconscious sends a warning signal to my senses ... My brain goes into all-the-same-time-now mode, attentive to every detail.

  Camila distracts himself with mobile that blows on the table ... The Lord Donavam, which I find to be a young man in their 50s, up to the relieved face and comes towards us ... The two shake hands, I presented as landscape architect responsible for its design and captured in a bear hug affectionate ... embarrassing Seconds pass ... Theo quietly pulls me out of Donavan hug at the same time, Camila loose your phone and your head spins like to an exorcist owl redhead and our eyes meet.

  Bum!

  His pupils explode like an atomic bomb and a mushroom of smoke and fire is thrown in my direction. The negative power is so great that if it were not for Theo's hand on my back, fall back. I am firm. His pudgy face contracts revealing hundreds of wrinkle hate speech.

  - Hello Camila. Good to see you. - I attack first and her jaw drops.

  - Vo ... You? - Stutters stunned.

  - In the flesh. Some problem? - Theo causes, immune to visual attack it receives, before Camila shake his head and growling ...

  - Somehow.

  - So, good afternoon, Camila. - Greets her courteously, but his voice is colder than an iceberg.

  To comfort him, stroking his taut arm. I know the last thing Theo wants is a scene in front of a client. - Let's sit down? I'm starving!

  Earring to dissipate the tension in the air as to be palpable. The only one who seems oblivious to it is Donavan following excited to your place. The trained mind maitre realize the implicit animosities and he sleeps in the round table in a cautious mood.

  Mr. Donavan, empty chair, Theo, I empty chair, another empty chair, Camila, empty chair ...

  Um ... Significant ...

  In the corporate world, so full of rules and subtleties, the: tell me whose side you sit down to, is a tremendous value and can reveal a lot about the dynamics and confidence among executives. Previously, in Asian culture, many companies defined their hierarchies by the distance of the head room. Yeah .... Taking this as a basis, the thing is so ugly to Camila, as for the face of the precipice there in Japan ...

  - Finally our schedules into place. - A smiling Donavan seems curious, his eyes not detach us.

  - Sorry for the delay. Nina and I had a busy morning.

  - Shaken Mornings are a problem at home too. - Flashes. - But I'm sure I can forgive them if we make requests. I'm also hungry. - I smile at me. - My wife thinks I got fat and has deprived me breakfast.

  Theo smiled, but not much.

  - We are two, Nina walks depriving me of a few things as well. - Motions for Tito and kick him in the shin. I shook my ass! amnesia of crap. - In fact, I sick to my stomach, but I'm hungry now.

  Camila looks at us with disgust.

  Titus, who comes with elegant leather folder containing the menus, delivery to everyone except for Theo.

  - I took the liberty to tell the boss about your condition. We are creating something especially light for the Lord. - Informs cautious and smiled accomplice way for me. - No pheasants.

  Theo smiles a lot.

  - You did well, Tito. Thank you.

  - I assume you will not join me in a glass of wine? - Donavan question disappointed.

  - Not today ... No alcohol for me.

  Donavan regrets, makes the same offer for us women ... We refused and he asks to know the somelier.

  Under the towel, Theo firm holds my hand. It leans over and whispers a - I need you to live, you can breathe now. - At the foot of my ear. slowly fill my lungs and let the comforting feel of her hand on my make your magic ... breathe relieved my body respond instinctively to him and a sense of security take over. Seconds later, my brain understand the signs and start to relax.

  Examine the menu avoiding eye contact with the cow, I make the request to the Tito assistant.

  - I did not know is now released to bring lovers for business lunches. - Camila growls softly, so Donavan excuses himself and goes with Tito choose a wine in the cellar.

  Ordinary!

  Theo's head turns slowly toward him ... I'm on alert. The temples of it begin to pulsate, the iguaizinhas my grandfather when I was about to explode. - Because? You are thinking of bringing Julio to the next?

  Oh Jesus!

  It is now that the snake will smoke.

  - What did you say? - Camila's face is the color of your hair.

  Cutuco Theo's leg. I think to intervene, but it is faster than me.

  - Oh sorry. - Takes the hand to her chest and says in a inconsolably sardonically. - How rude mine, he dismissed you, was not it? - Wrinkles her lip in consternation.

  unheard something happens.

  For the first time in all these months living with Camila, a strong woman peel and unattainable splits and weakness traits emerge in his face expressionless.

  - I do not know what you mean, no one dismissed me ... - recovers fast thump. - Obviously, he was already aware of the resignation of Nina. - She clicks her tongue in an annoying way. - Okay, I get it, the sly will stand and bet your male instincts are screaming for revenge ...

  What?

  My desire is to slap the ordinary to her scream water! - Look here ... your Aiai! - A grip on my hand caught me by surprise, try to free her from the hassle, but Theo tightens. Bewildered by his unexpected attitude, pull the air and my strongest hand you.

  What the hell is he doing?

  Piro trying to understand his inertia, which only makes me even more tense and angry. Only I miss that one chemical bomb that ingested has returned to work. Shit! I'm hanging by a thread and if I were a cartoon, would be one of those dynamites about to burst. I correct my posture in the chair, crazy to attack again.

  - We maintain professionalism, Nina. - I shout "It was she who started", but something makes me look back. My record falls, the cow is playing with our impulsiveness and short tempers. Pisco eyes in a kind of all-and-I-understand and start counting from one hundred to one. - Thank you, we will leave Camila finish. - I agree and grip my chin repressing anger. Theo releases my hand, put his elbows on the table and interlace your fingers under the chin.

  - Thank you, how kind. - There is so much sarcasm in the voice of bruaca, my stomach rolls. - It seems that finally understood that I am not one of those unsuspecting, who confronted the cafeteria ... I know where you're getting at Lord Callas and tell you that is entering a very dangerous ground with me. So dangerous as to be naive, any judge would give me gain easy question. Coercing an employee to encourage his lover? Oh ... Do me a favor, with all due respect Sir, I thought you would not let your dick take command decisions. - Barks last sentence so low, I have difficulty understanding.

  A snoring vibrates strong in Theo's chest and the temperature of my blood rises a thousand degrees ...

  - Theo is not my lover! - Answer shocked. How can a per
son be so evil? - What have I done to you to hate me so much?

  - Envy and spite are a reflection of admiration, love. - Theo stroking my face and Camila releases a mocking laugh. - This is not what you did, but, what is ... - he sees the woman who still laughs. - Laugh, Camila ... I understand your discharge ... This whole anger is because Nina is all that ever will be hit? The captain of the team, not the book! This beautiful, talented and lovely woman who has a man in love at his feet. A man capable of anything to defend her and make her happy, but ... not a selfish jerk that does not give you value and hides the world. And if you expect me to fall into provocations and explode, you're wasting your time. - Growls.

  - And ... If you expect me to do a scene, lose your head in front of the customer and give him grounds for dismissal can forget. - Retorts with a dangerous smile.

  - I do not need reasons. - Theo decrees.

  Camila's mouth opens, but before something is said, it is silent ... Passing a hand through hair and drink a sip of water ... - What are you insinuating? There is nothing real to justify a dismissal. That whole thing in Curitiba was an armed circus, is merely supposition. Will play the tyrant and impose their will by force?

  This would be a good time to Camila up and go, mainly because Theo says nothing and just stares, in a clear who-silent consent. But no, she is full of conceit and more still.

  The three of us were silent. He inhaling and exhaling in a herculesca attempt[37] not to lose his head and she staring at us as if mulling something terrible.

  And I bet it is.

  Suddenly I feel tired and exhausted. Camila is an intelligent woman ... And you're right, all we have are assumptions. Grudo my body in Theo, this woman is a PhD in evil and is trying to pull all our limits. A scandal in a crowded and full of cameras restaurant, is all you need to reverse the situation.

  It seems desperate and know wrong when judged our relationship based on it ... What exists between us is not the result of interest and much less disposable ... Whether by anger or fear of being discovered, she took a misstep. .. it was careless, bet Theo put the company ahead, I resigned and lost.

  Donavan reappears in the distance, with a cup in her hand. The gray-haired man, handsome and athletic face glides among the tables with a powerful resourcefulness similar to Theo. But not equal in Alpha chain, even though younger, my angel is superior, the leader of the pack empodeirada.

  The return Donavam the table marks the beginning of the war between us. Amid ace mild words, laughter and friendly praise, there is a fierce exchange of looks and innuendo. The starters are served, the conversation falls to safe topics, I find that Donavan has been married for thirty years with a college friend. His blue eyes sparkle when speaking of his wife.

  - That your accent? - Donavam question me.

  - Mercy! All these: Leites, people and cou ... - Camila have fun, rolling his eyes. - My ears are suffering, I told her that a speech therapist would be good.

  Be superior, Nina ... is over, Nina.

  I take a deep breath and most ignore this provocation. - I am from Curitiba.

  - Ah! Well I've seen! - Donavam also turns a blind eye to Camila comment. - My wife broke me the first time he spoke to me. I'm crazy about the accent of you. - Smiled at Theo agrees proud. - The way people pronounce ... Wow! Betina is Morretes[38].

  - Hmmm ... The barreado[39] the Old Bridge[40]. - My taste buds vibrate at the memory.

  - Wow! - Donavam closes his eyes. Perhaps affected by the same memory I. - A show! That there with a bananinha Breaded, is eating knees. Too bad Betina no kitchen and the maids only know how to make those light meals and bland. It has proven Callas?

  - Not yet, I'm giving priority to other things right now. - Theo laughed and secure in my hand - but I will. Nina said that is a dish with a lot of meat, bacon and spices, is not it? A calorie bomb cooking for hours in a clay pot until everything unraveled.

  - We can arrange a visit to Morretes! - Donavam is excited. - I did not find any restaurant in São Paulo who can do justice to the original.

  - Why not proved mine. - I say excited and immodestly. - I follow the recipe from my grandmother ... A thousand times better than the Bridge. - Whisper gossip tone. - Dishes and regional sweets were her own.

  Blue eyes Donavam blink party. - Do not tell me you can do ambrosia[41]? Did you know that the sweet call of Manjar the God of Olympus? - Back to Theo accompanying the sulky conversation. - You know that as Greek course.

  - Obviously. - Theo nods. - But my mother never sees revenue.

  The man mumbles his regret and sympathy and simplicity enchants me.

  - But I hit. - I'm a bit convinced. - Lucky that this Greek legend of mortals can not eat is bullshit! Payback easy one brigadier cooker for a pot of ambrosia.

  -. His recipe is a state secret, I have to torture her to get? Maybe my Betina get.

  I do the cross sign. - God forbid, no more torture for today. - Alfineto earring and at the same time. - Lucky for you, I have the recipe here on my phone, and only give me your email.

  Donavam groans ... Pop the card from his pocket and slides on the table. Pego and transfer the recipe for your email.

  - Looks like my Nina got you by the stomach. - Theo out, visibly jealous.

  Donavam throws her head back and laughs in a fun way ...

  - Please, she likes these populace of things is to be expected. - A squeaky and repulsive sound escapes from the throat Camila - Already you seem to me a handsome man! Barreado, ambrosia? Let's combine, only the names cause nausea. - Plays in a misguided attempt to enter the conversation.

  - Can I have money now, baby. - The fun traits disappear from Donavan face. - My home is humble and I'm very proud of it. I like common people food, not those saladinhas that leave people so bitter and boring. - It points to the dish Camila, which closes the angry face.

  Uiii, takes!

  She asked, now swallows.

  Little worried about the embarrassment of the woman, Donavan changes the conversation to the house he bought in Ilhabela, a place by the sea famous for pristine beaches, native forests, race boats sails and mixing the fishing village ace film houses. Main courses arrive, I am rewarded with a juicy lamb steak and chips and I have to laugh at Theo's terrified face when confronted with your grilled chicken, brown rice and a beautiful bunch of peas. Without thinking twice, book it's torture capturing the green diabinhas and bringing them to my plate.

  Only I realize that we are being observed when a loose laugh escapes Donavan. - You make a beautiful couple. No wonder that the project was so good.

  Camila chokes.

  Oh no!

  I look at Theo who is looking to Donavan, still smiling at me.

  Adrenaline takes care of all my cells and my hand starts shaking ... Very. An earthquake hits my fork, which for two centimeters of my mouth, making peas falling one by one on the table.

  Camila desengasga and clears his throat. - What project? - Harsh question in a squeaky voice when his eyes fall mortals toward Theo. - I'm still working on it.

  I close my eyes waiting for a miracle ... that does not come.

  I open my eyes and I decide to accept this lunch was doomed to failure before it even begins.

  - Mine, of course - Donavan answers embarrassed. - Must be getting mixed up, baby. I got the plants a few days ago and I'm really impressed with everything I saw. Competition until he tried, but the work of Callas is at a level of excellence.

  Camila's face contracts.

  He chipped up.

  - I'm not doing any confusion! I'm responsible and I say that has not delivered, you have not delivered. - She turns to us, waiting for an explanation.

  My whole body tenses and time closes literally.

  Thunder streak the sky and the first drops of rain trickle down through the glass roof.

  Theo slowly puts the napkin on the table. - It was my fault. Camila has not been called for this lunch, but it seems that there was a miscommunication between her and my assistant. I was
surprised to find it here, but as a good gentleman I am, I would never put it out in a fair. - Explains calmly in the world. - But given the circumstances, I think good to make everything clear. - For, take a sip of water and recovery. - I've been having some problems with deadlines and delivery quality. What is unacceptable. - Theo explains sorry and Donavam nods looking suffer from the same problem in your company. - I made some structural changes in Callas. So much I wanted this lunch, Donavan. To tell you first hand that I set up a senior team at 21, with professionals in my complete confidence. I and my team will devote ourselves full-time to some projects, including yours, I hope.

  - You can not do that! - Camila practically screams and a buzz is formed.

  - Both can, I did. - Theo retorts with a clear voice filled with authority and takes the focus on Donavam, which finally realizes the animosity. - Sorry to bother you, you should not be witnessing such a scene.

  - What is it, my good. If you knew the things that happen in my business. - Laughs - I'm finding admirable the way is leading the impasse. Men principles like yours, are rare. And if you want to drive my account with the same transparency, I think we're heading for a happy ending. - Seeming to love every second of the race, Donavan makes a gesture encouraging Theo to continue.

  - Thank you. - Theo turns the body and gives a glare so hard in Camila, that even I shudder. - I knew all deadlines, Camila, and did not present a single draft.

  - I had my reasons and I have personal life! - Defends itself.

  Uh what?

  I have to keep myself from laughing. Camila is going exactly in the direction you want to Theo. If it was not bull and cow, I'd say my Angel is about to grab it by the horns.

  - Oh really? I can even imagine what they are, sorry that I was not informed. - Pretends to be resentful and breathes, Camila stirs and I know that comes bomb there. - You know, I've been thinking, I should more follow their suggestions. What even said in his memo to HR?

  Freeze, Pedro gave him the request of my resignation.

  - Ah! I remembered ... - Theo play a checkmate smile and Camila loses color. - He said that Callas is not a charity and that absences without notice, low productivity, lack of commitment and professional misconduct are inadmissible and should be wiped off the company. That's all he said or want to add anything else?