Rhea entered the car opened by her personal assistant and took a deep breath, taking some ice cubs from the compartment and pouring some wine as she stretched her figure.
long black silky hair, impeccable fair skin, grey pupils and a flawless figure.
Rhea grey was extremely gorgeous.
She wasn't a heavy drinker but she drank regularly, taking in bits, mostly for relaxing after the day.
And she had a hectic day at work today.
Lowering the window down, she stared at the passing sites while enjoying the cool evening breeze as she felt her thoughts wander.
A while later, from the window she looked to the front seat at her long time assistant Rose who she caught catching subtle glances from the privacy glass.
Having been used to the other party, Rhea took another light gulp away from the wine glass and asked, " Care to share your thoughts".
When she had that look, she knew Rose had something to say, but supposedly wouldn't mention unless Rhea asked her.
Supposedly being " professional " with her boss.
Before her response came, Rhea asked again, " Is there an issue with the man ".
" It's not that ", Rose responded.
" Not really ",
And as if holding hesitation she finally spoke out, " He's just quite problematic for the company"
" Oh, you know him? "
" Pedro just said a name ", Rhea chuckled
" That name is quite infamous, Mrs Rhea"
.... Flash back, a few hours ago
Rhea sat in her office as she handled the finishing touches of work for the day.
Looking across the large office open view windows, the sky was already painted dark.
Running a company especially a big one was really stressful.
Now she wanted nothing more than to get and indulge in a hot bath with wine, and then indulge in some ice cream with baby.
Of a bit in her dreams, her telecom buzzed, the first line.
The first line, the first line was direct from Rose.
Assistant, secretary, PA, driver, only Rose could access this office line.
Picking up,
" What is it Rose "
" My Pedro asked if he could meet you tonight if possible, he's downstairs at the cafeteria "
Rhea paused for a while
Few reasons or people could make her stay over than required, or possibly meet with her without an appointment.
Pedro to be honest was one, a close friend of the family and a dear man to Rhea.
But Rhea subtly almost wanted to refuse, she really didn't like impromptu-ness.
And after a day of hectic work, she wanted to rest.
As if sensing her hesitation, Rose replied from the other end,
" he apologizes and promises not to take so much of your time "
" Alright", Rhea responded.
She knew Pedro wouldn't want to see her urgently if it wasn't "urgent".
Rhea stood up as she went to the kitchen corner of her office.
As the top boss, on the top floor, CEO of grey cooperation Rhea's office floor was more than just an office.
Not counting the other parts like the secretary office, the hallway, conference room, board room and more.
Her personal side held an office, a resting area/lounge, utility area, a small changing room and a kitchen.
Fixing herself a cup of coffee of more cream and milk than actually coffee, with sugar, she rounded up her desk.
Since after the meeting she was going home, she left her office with her bag and few files in tow.
She would rarely drink coffee at night unless she had meetings like tonight.
Rose was already waiting at the doorway.
Collecting the bag and the files they both heading to the dinner .
Grey cooperation headquarters spanned ten floors with the cafeteria on the ground floor.
In the elevator Rhea drank her coffee as she asked, " Baby should be home right "
There was no reason for baby not be home actually, it was just in Rhea's nature to ask.
"Yes Ma'am", Rose replied.
" Can't wait to see her ", A smile bloomed on Rhea's face at this "
Silence occupied the rest of their descent in the elevator.
Getting to the last floor, Rhea walked to the dinner with Rose in tow.
At 6:30 pm, the company was almost empty with just a few workers around, mostly cleaners and security.
But the cafeteria had few staff available.
The cafeteria handled the meals of the employees.
The bulk main staff of the dimmer couldn't be around now, but a few were always available to cater for the night workers.
Rhea really took meals, well those of others seriously.
It was easy to spot Pedro in the empty huge hall, he sat with a food tray in front of him.
Sighting her too he waved with a smile on his face, Rhea waved back as she approached him.
" Hi Pedro ", she said with a smile on her face and sat across him.
Rose sat beside her on the next table, also greeting
" Hi Mr Predo "
" Hi to you ladies "
This kind of casual response could have been inappropriate from an employee , but Pedro was beyond an employee.
He was a friend, family, and confidant.
With sleek black hair, a gentle face and a gentle man, an attractive older man.
Placing his fork on his plate, Pedro stood up, " I'm sure you haven't eaten since breakfast, placing his sight squarely on Rhea, let me get you ladies something light "
Not wanting for a response he was already on the way to the counter.
Rhea smiled lightly as she shook her head, it was so unfair, why was he looking at her.
To be honest he was right, apart from breakfast she seldom at till dinner.
Whereas Rose ate all her meals , not missing lunch breaks and snacks .
According to Rose it was necessary for hard workers to eat well.
Which made sense.
But as they both worked hard and with Rose eating more, why was she the bustier of the two!
Pedro returned back with two food trays, one of salad and cream, the other a bit of salad, cream, an egg and bacon.
Rhea at her level of power and exposure could somewhat read people.
Not that she was reading him now, having known the other from childhood.
This Pedro looking all good, with that gentle personality and image, wasn't simple minded as his looks could influence one to think.
he was quite smart
Leaving immediately was to prevent them, especially Rhea from refusing, and the something " light " was to prevent any of their, her calories apprehensions.
But she understood his good intentions.
As Rhea could read his intentions, Pedro also knew what was going on in her mind.
he had to do what he was doing
This young lady binges on ice cream, chocolate and wine, but seldom eats real food, counting calories for them.
Thank God she had someone to make her eat breakfast and dinner, Pedro thought as he passed the tray of just salad and cream to rose and the other to Rhea.
Rhea's face twitched as this villain act, as she dug in with her fork.
This man knew her well, she couldn't resist the strange combination of salad, egg and bacon.
She resisted and fled from it like a plague.
But when it was right in front of her, she couldn't resist.
Rose laughed lightly at her boss as she also ate her food.
Within a few minutes, after they were done eating Pedro waited for a while before saying.
" I need a favour "