Chapter 17
Thane’s pov.
My phone hung lazily in my hands. I stared at it, wondering if it was best to text Andera or just meet her in person and cut the
chase. It’s been over an hour since I arrived and I can’t concentrate on anything
After rejecting Melissa’s offer, I avoided her for the rest of the night, staying in my home office instead. This morning too, I left
for–work while she was still asleep. I know Melissa would be enraged by the time she woke up to find that I had left, but that is the
least of my worries
My focus keeps darting from the work load in front of me and towards Andera. The files spread in front of my mahogany desk could as well be written in Arabic because I can’t comprehend anything.
Due to my pigheadedness at our last meeting, we didn’t discuss the merger details. But while I sat in my office this morning.
forcing myself to concentrate even though my mind wouldn’t, I knew my day would be a waste if I didn’t set things right.
So I called my chauffeur and made him drive me to Auraspire Energies. Only when I reached Andera’s company did I inform her of
my presence via text messages.
“What do you mean you’re here?” She had replied. I could note in Andera’s text the blend of curiosity and annoyance. My lips twisted in a crooked smile. I could already imagine her getting worked up, fire shimmering in her eyes, just like the time she
threatened to sue me for harassment.
God. This spirited side of Andera, the way she stands up to me, how she handles her company, her….. Aura, it does something to
- me.
The unusual glee I find myself having whenever I push Andera’s buttons isn’t healthy at all. But I can’t seem to help it. I don’t
want to curb it. Watching her getting all fierce like an angry tiger excites me In many ways. Andera, my once–upon–a–time timid
ex–wife, is now a savvy CEO. It is like watching a Phoenix rise from the ashes. Riveting and marvelous.
My smile flatters as a small voice speaks into my mind.
‘she’s your ex–wife. You’ve been having too many thoughts about her
‘
I shake my head as the driver turns off the engine, having found us a spot in the sprawling parking lot of Auraspire Energies.
“Focus, Thane, you’re here to complete your discussion on the merger details, not so you could see the woman whose photo you stared at for most of the night. That voice in my head reprimands me again. Truly, after walking out on Melissa, I stayed up
going through Andera’s photos and surfing the internet to find more.
“Fuck, this is going to be hard. “I mutter
‘Yeah. As hard as the boner you got when you pinned her against the wall. ‘
Fuck it. I block out the annoying volce in my head.
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One of the employees comes to the parking lot to welcome and escort me into the sleek building complex. The lady looks behind me, surprised to find me alone.
While I made the rash decision to rush over here, I decided it was best to come alone. After Paul revealed what he felt concerning Andera, 1 decided I would handle anything concerning her and our collaboration alone. Thank Goodness Paul even spilled out his
mind on time; the thought of sending Paul here to finalize the meeting when he has interest in Andera makes me cringe.
For a brief moment, my mind conjured up an image of Andera accepting Paul and then getting close to him.
The thought gives me the shivers. Not that Paul isn’t good enough for Andera, the guy is cool, in his nerdy way, but this is my ex-
wife we’re talking about, I just, I can’t stand it.
When I step into the Elegant modern ground of Auraspire, I get a twinge of surprise. The building is modeled to modern
sophistication, with gleaming glasses made for doors and high floor–to–ceiling windows. The interior design was just as good as
the exterior.
“Good day, sir. The conference room is this way,” Another employee takes over in escorting.
When I do reach the meeting room almost as large as mine, Andera is sitting down on the CEO’s chair. Elbows on the desk and her
fingers interlaced together, her hazel eyes full of anger she tries to stifle, meets mine.
A corner of my lip twitches; I know Andera’s every facial expression, like the back of my palm. Seeing her trying to hide those
fiery feelings wakes up something primitive in me, something that wants to push her off the edge just to see how wild she can be.
Again, not healthy.
Mr Renihardt.” She stretches her arm to the chair opposite her for me to sit.
It’s far from her. Too far.
ring of her eyes
“Andera. “I hum, enjoying the slight narrowing of her eyes when I call her by her first name.
“Is this the new trend? Visiting business partners unannounced?” She takes a file from her bag and places it in front of her. Her heart–shaped face tightens when I take the seat closest to her.
“The last time we met, you ordered I come to your company for further discussions. I thought you would be expecting me.
“Let’s get down to business and discuss the merger details,” Andera says wearily as if she is tired of my presence already and
wants me dismissed as soon as possible.
1 run my thumb over my chin.
“You know you have a magnificent building Andera. It’s almost as good as mine, well done.”
ne to stop
1 clap my hands once. Andera snarls, somewhere in the back of my mind where I shoved that disturbing vojce, it warns me to
goading her, but It’s just too entertaining to watch Andera’s composure slip.
“Do you always deviate from a serious conversation, Thane?”
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My spine stiffened; hearing Andera call me by my name after so long sent a jolt of electricity through my veins and another, and another, till it felt like I might combust into flames. If Andera notices my sudden stillness, she doesn’t say anything about it.
“We can move forward with the merger; my PA already finalized the paperwork on my end.” My voice came out low and rough.
Andera nodded once.
Where’s Paul?” She questioned.
Paul? Not where’s my PA, but Paul?
“What about Paul? “I reply to her questions with a question of my own because what the actual fuck?
Had Paul already made his move? Had he…..My fist curled under the table.
“You never attend business meetings without him.” She states.
That is true, I want to change that. ” I answer
I
Andera pushes the file over the desk to me; I reached for it, and in the process, the tip of my fingertips brushed hers; Andera
instantly pulled away, and an almost inaudible gasp escaped from her lips.
When I raised my eyes to her face, her features remained neutral, like nothing just happened. Well, maybe for her it didn’t, but for
me, it felt like a thousand fireworks exploded in my chest.
‘You want her. ‘ my annoying subconsciousness croons.
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