Falling For The Man I Married

Madi's POV:

Answering some phone calls and checking out his new schedules, took up almost half of my day. I didn't notice how time passed and it's already lunchtime.

Sandy appeared at my office door wearing her hungry smile.

"What's up? Work over food?"

I smiled. "Fine. I haven't noticed the time."

"Hmmp! That's your dialogue every day," she said rolling her eyes.

"Really? I didn't know that." I said smiling widely as I cleaned the table.

I just got my phone and my purse before going to the elevator down to the cafeteria of the building.

"You know what, I have a wonderful story."

I glanced at her while entering the busiest side of the building at this hour.

"And what is it?"

"About our boss." she covered her mouth on the other side so no one could hear her voice except us. And it intrigues me. I arched my eyebrow.

"That's gossiping!" I told her even though it really intrigued me to the bone.

"His cold behaviour has a story." she continued whispering.

"What story?"

"I heard, he was betrayed by his ex. The one he loved but also the one who got away. She left him."

I don't know but hearing him already loved someone else gives my heart a slight pinch. But I just ignored it and opened my ears to the additional information from her.

"How did you get that?" I asked her all ears.

"I just heard it when I went to the finance department earlier. And you know what, after that incident, that's when he accepted the position from his father to become the CEO of WEC."

I turned to her, trying to gather more of her story.

"Plus... they said after his ex cheated on him with another man, he became cold and heartless."

"Hey! You heard it from someone talking behind his back?" I eyed her.

"Yes, but I didn't mean to. They were already talking when I  passed them. And don't tell me you're not interested, because everyone in this building loves to gossip about his life."

"I'm not interested." I lied. "I'm just intrigued."

She chuckled behind me as I entered where the line starts.

"Girl, that's the same. It's a synonym of interested."

So, he was betrayed? I wonder if his behaviour he shows us today is different from his personality before he was duped by his ex. Wait? What kind of ex? Ex-girlfriend or ex-wife?

"Ex-fiancee." I was shocked and my head immediately snapped in Sandy's direction.

"You heard it?" I asked with wide eyes. I'm just asking myself.

She chuckled again. "Of course, silly! Your thinking so loud!"

"Ohh.." the only word that came out of my mouth. I bit my bottom lip in slight embarrassment. I hope no one has heard me talk to myself except her.

"So... that's what you call 'not interested', huh?"

She smirked but I rolled my eyes.

"Hi, Madi."

I was saved by the bell when Troy from HR department greeted me over two people in the line ahead of me.

"Hi, Troy." I smiled at him.

"Hmmp! The flirting has begun."

I just laugh. She keeps on insisting that Troy has a big crush on me but I also

though he has a crush on me, I don't see anything wrong with that. And that's not a valid reason to avoid him. For me, as long as I don't give

always did every day.

* * *

really love their

the second sandwich on

can see that," Sandy said

spaghetti on my fork and shoved it to my

where are you from?" Sandy asked

from Florida," he answered and Sandy

came from Florida?" I

I lived before I tried my luck here in Chicago. Why?

yeah." I shrugged. "That's

shrugged and took a sip of her juice. I know that

but widened more when Sandy spat half the juice

at her. Thank God, I've already

sorry," she said, still

it on purpose!"

Of course not! Can't you see I'm coughing to death? Blame him!" She pointed to Troy next to

Why me?"

mentioned the word destiny!" she snapped

destiny that Madi and I

your fault!" she snapped again in a

on this! What if I said that Madi

-'Oh God!'-

just bit my bottom lower lip, massaging my temple. I looked around to see almost all the eyes of the people sitting inside the Cafeteria were now on us. And the pair of brown eyes that owned

You two, stop bickering over your food.

looked around and smiled to those who were raising their eyebrows on them. But they didn't notice the cold stare of our boss from

while Troy scratched the back of his neck.

headed back to our desks, while Troy returned

found Mr Wilsons where he's

need to go to the pantry to make another coffee for my boss. I also bring my

5 minutes, I am knocking again on his

"Come in."

Thank God, the coffee in my hand didn't freeze from the coldness of his

he have to be so

other line, so I didn't greet him. I put the mug on his desk and wait for the call to

your opinion regarding this

as he yelled that someone

to investigate her, to monitor her and not to

answer as he ended the

arched my eyebrow. -'Not

Mr Wilsons," I said with a slight smile, pretending not

"What's my next schedule?"

I remained standing as I

the one to meet you along with his secretary. And as per his secretary, they will present their project presentation regarding the new product they want our company to buy." I've stated fluently. As I finished, I looked at him only to see him staring blankly

moved a bit. Then there's a new notification on his phone and he unconsciously swiped it by his arm. And since it's on the table, I was able

looked at him through my lashes

I'm sorry for you

"Mr Wilsons."

snapped at me and I flinched slightly at the look in his eyes. But when he realized that

"What's my next schedule?"

-'Huh?'-

rolled my eyes and repeated what I said earlier regarding his next meeting. As if I have a

ready

"Yes, Sir. Anything else?"

"Nothing more."

and walked out

mind was left on the picture of the woman I saw from his phone. I can't help but think again what has Sandy told me about Mr

other people's lives, I can't help but be intrigued by his past. Maybe the rumor was true, because of his cold behaviour. Was that woman

or even smile. Whenever

of my managers from my second

you drop by before you go home? We just need your signature for the restaurant

Me: 'Okay... thanks, George.'