Loving the CEO novel Chapter 30

"Yes, I am sweetheart; Grace is taking good care of me."

"Okay mom, I just wanted to see if you were okay. I Love you."

"Love you too darling." Hanging up the phone with a smile on my face, I was happy that my mom had Grace to be there for her when I couldn't. I needed to get the best treatments possible so she could go back to her old self.

Checking the time on my phone once more, I saw it was time for me to get lunch. Taking out my purse, I walked to Adam's office to see if he wanted anything. I could hear laughter coming from inside of the room. Knocking on the door, I entered to see both him and James inside talking. "I am going to the deli; do you want anything?" I asked them both. Nodding their heads, no, I made my exit.

Walking into the deli, I went in line to place my order. While doing so, my eyes were roaming all over the place and landed on a familiar face.

It was the guy from the bookstore a few weeks ago and he was just walking in. Staring at him, I tried to figure out where I had seen him before the bookshop but I couldn't. He must have sensed me staring because he looked in my direction and held my gaze. We were like that for a few seconds before I looked away. He was a tall good-looking man with auburn hair. He had eyes that were emerald green and even though he wasn't buff, he still had a great body. Ordering my sandwich, I waited until my order was ready before I went to pick it up.

Exiting the deli, I was about to cross the street when I heard someone shout "miss."

Turning around, I saw it was the bookstore guy. Stopping, I waited for him to catch up to me.

"Hey," he greeted me.

"Hi," I replied.

"It's the second time I have seen you in the month and I couldn't help but wonder if it's a sign."

Blushing at his words I replied. "Is that so? What exactly are you trying to say?"

"Well I was wondering if we could exchange numbers and maybe go out on a date to get to know each other better," he replied shyly.

Laughing at his words I replied. "Maybe not, but if we do see each other again, I may consider taking you up on the offer."

Giving me a toothy grin, I waved goodbye before I walked away. Stopping, I turned around and said, "don't stalk me now."