65: NETFLIX AND CHILL??
LUKE’S POV
“You?” I blurted. The call was still on, and now that I’ve come to think of it, this was the same voice as the guy who sent me that video of Harriet.
“Yes, aren’t you happy to hear my voice?” He asked.
“No, I’m just surprised,” I responded, getting up from my seat. “You must have a perfect reason for calling me, right?”
“Of course,” he replied.
“Then tell me, why have you called me?” I queried.
“Take it easy, man; don’t think I’m going to give you all the information just like that.”
“I don’t get it. If you’re not going to tell me whatever information you have, then why do you bother calling me?”
“There’s no need to get all angry, Mr. Reynold.”
“I’m not upset. I just don’t have time on my side right now because I’ve got a lot of things that need to be done. So if you’re going to start wasting…”
“Easy, Mr. Reynold, take it easy,” he cut me off. “This information I have is important, and it will help save your life. But you’ll have to pay for it.”
“Pay for it?” I stated.
“Yes. So, whenever you’re less busy, let me know. That’s if you love your life. Goodbye.”
He hung up just when I wanted to tell him to hold on. I wondered what he was talking about.
ARIEL’S POV
I was stili sitting in my office, waiting for the directors of The Oranos to show up. It’s almost been ten minutes since Rose informed me that they’re here. So, why were they taking so long?
This was just a waste of time. Because right now, I should be going through all these files rather than biding for these people. I think I’m getting lazy as the days go by. Perhaps all this Luke stuff distracted me.
The door opened, and this man stepped in. He was dashing, looking wonderful in a red suit, and putting on a pair of sneakers. He also had earrings on and a ring pierced in his nose. He has some tattoos on his neck and a dulcet beard.
“Good afternoon, Miss,” he greeted me while I continued to stare at him. His beauty was great, but I had to snap back to reality.
“Oh, sorry,” I said, making a silly laugh. “Good afternoon, sir; you must be…”
“Daniel Orano, holder of The Oranos,” he said, boldly. ”
“I see, it’s a nice thing to have you here.” I welcomed him with a smile. “Please, come sit down,” I said, gesturing my hand toward the visitor’s chair.
“Okay,” he said, and sat down, as I had told him. He looked everywhere, and I was kind of admiring his looks.
“So,” I uttered, and Daniel turned to me immediately. “Can you please tell me why you’ve come here?“!
He let out a deep sigh. “You know, as time goes on, you need to find yourself new things to do and great ideas that could better the society.”
I continued to gaze at him while he carried on. “The Oranos had really gone so far in New Haven. But even with all that, we’re not still compared to others. Huge companies like Intectorn, Blue Davis, The Reynolds, and others.”
“Okay,” I said slowly, giving him all of my attention.
“That’s why I’ve decided to team up with your company, The Vitality Group. You people are the greatest in Canada; no one’s going to argue about that. And since you people are also bringing your company to New Haven, I know for a fact that it’s going to be ten times better than the rest around here.”
“Well, thank you.” I grinned at Daniel.
“Don’t mention it,” he said underneath his breath. “I think it will be great if our companies work on a project together.”
“That’s actually a nice idea. But can you please tell me what the project’s all about?”
Daniel shifted his face closer, with his hands fixed on the table as he walked. “I will, but why don’t we discuss this somewhere else?”
“Somewhere else?” I said in a slow tone. Daniel nodded, still grinning at me.
“What’s wrong with my office?” I queried, looking around.
“Nothing. Nothing at all,” he answered. “I just thought this discussion would be great with a delicious meal.” He kept on with his grin.
“Hmm, okay,” I said, with a slow nod. “I’m even hungry by the way.”
“See,” Daniel blurted out, giving me a silly smile, and we both burst into laughter.
He stood
up and stretched his hand over to me. “My lady,” he said, bowing dramatically.
I couldn’t help but giggle. “Silly,” I told Daniel before giving him my hand and slowly getting
- up.
*****
Daniel and I were at a restaurant, eating and laughing, getting involved in all kinds of
conversations. And this man was hilarious. We were supposed to talk about business, but look at us–totally forgotten about that.
“So, Ariel, has anyone told you that you’re beautiful?” Daniel asked with a smile, taking a bite
of French fries.
“Well, yeah,” I replied, drinking from my glass of apple juice.
“How many?” He aksed with a mischievous grin.
“I don’t know; I can’t actually recall,” I replied, shrugging.
“I see,” Daniel vocalized lowly. “Well, did those people emphasize this ravishing and amazing beauty of yours?”
I giggled. “Come on, don’t start now.”
“I’m being serious. You are the perfect definition of true beauty. Your eyes make the whole world go crazy, and your voice causes the oceans to move.”
I looked at him pretty well. “Are you trying to flirt with me?”
“What does it look like I’m doing?” He budged his face closer, grinning.
“I think you’re trying to find your way to me.”
“No, no.” Daniel laughed. “Don’t say that now. I came here for business.”
“That’s not what I’m seeing around here.” I smiled widely at him.
Daniel couldn’t hold a laugh. “Okay, okay, just chill.”
“Netflix and chill?”
“What?” He raised an eyebrow, giving me a confused face.
“Yeah, what?” I also made a confused face.
Seriously, what the hell was wrong with me?
“Did I just hear someone say Netflix and chill?” Someone uttered with a familiar voice, and I definitely knew who he was.
I turned around, and Luke was standing right beside me, with a look that’s bad enough to annihilate someone.
“Luke?” I gave him a surprised face.
“You know this guy?” Daniel asked me.
“Yes, she is my wife,” Luke answered, giving Daniel a cold stare. He turned to me. “What are you doing with this man, huh?”
“Umm, excuse me?” I uttered, looking at Luke back.
“Get up;
it’s time for you to leave.” Luke held my hand.
“Hey, can’t you see we’re discussing business here?” Daniel glared at Luke, who didn’t hesitate to return the expression.
“And by business, you mean Netflix and chill?” Luke raised an eyebrow at Daniel.
Oh gosh, those words were still stuck in his head.
“She didn’t mean to say that,” Daniel defended.
“And I don’t mean to drag her out of here,” Luke retorted, tugging me out of my chair. “Let’s go,” he said, giving me a cold face.
“Hey, don’t you…”
Luke interrupted me, placing his hand on my lips. “Don’t say a word. Just follow me,” he said softly.
I looked at him, and I decided to do that. Since I want the scumbag to fall for me, I should be doing as he says.
He slowly took his hands off my lips and began to walk to the entrance, dragging me along. I glanced at Daniel, but I turned my face away.
