I squirmed in my seat because the gaze on me was getting uncomfortable.
Atticus hadn’t said a word since we stepped foot in the restaurant that was located in the company building.
The restaurant was way better than most five-star restaurants I had been to and I was sure that the staff here never went outside to eat because I wouldn’t if I worked here.
It was a nice thing to know that Atticus loved to eat here. It was a positive thing and it would make his staff see him in a good light though I don’t think he cares about their opinion of his person since he had that air around him.
“Can you please stop staring at me, It’s making me uncomfortable.” I told him “You should be eating instead. I’m sure that is a better view” I mumbled when he still wouldn’t take his eyes off me.
“I doubt my meal is a better view but I’ll eat since you insist” He smugly said before picking up the fork and making the effort to finally eat.
“So, what brings you here’ He spoke after taking a bite out of the food and nodded in approval “It was a bit unexpected”
“I wanted to eat lunch with you and also see the place. I have never been here and it’s a bit unreasonable for me to tell people I have no idea what my husband’s office looks like”
He opened his mouth to say something but I cut him off before he could speak “Don’t tell me I could have looked it up, it's not the same thing”
He pursed his lips and had an amused grin on his face before he spoke “Well, I wasn’t going to say that but that was also another good option”
"You have an impressive place here, you must be so proud of it” I would love to work here every day but I doubt he would allow it.
“Don’t think about it. You won’t work here” He said sternly as if giving me a warning. “I promised your dad and I intend to keep it”
“Don’t worry, I wasn’t going to ask. Just eat your meal so I can go home” I couldn’t believe I was pouting but I was and even Atticus was startled to see me pouting as well.
“I’m done eating. You can go home now”
“You barely touched your food. In a hurry to get rid of me so you can fuck her?”
“I don’t eat much at lunch and no, I’m not in a hurry to fuck anybody. I have work to do”
“It didn’t seem like you had work to do when I arrived earlier”
“You may not have paid attention but I was busy when you came”
“What about your food? You can’t lie to me and say you don’t eat much when I know you do eat way more than you just did”
“I’m not hungry. I like that you came to see me though. Know that your effort is well appreciated” I could not stop myself from bursting into laughter. Atticus always sounded so proper when he spoke and it was really funny to me
“Why are you laughing?” he asked me and he looked confused as he watched me try to contain my laughter.
“Don’t worry. I just thought about something funny” He didn’t believe me but he decided to not comment on it.
“I’ll get going then so I can let you work. I bet you have a lot of work to do” I told him sarcastically before getting up and grabbing my bag “Aren’t you going to be a gentleman and walk me to my car?” I asked him when I saw he still hadn’t gotten up from his seat.
“I also need to walk you down to your car?” He seemed to be getting irritated all of a sudden and I had no idea why.
“Why are you getting irritated? Is that too much to ask? I wonder what your staff would say when they see me walking back alone without being escorted by my husband on my first time here?” I taunted but internally I was shaking with anxiousness.
I hoped he would not say that he didn’t care. I would just die out of embarrassment because the reason I just gave was not even strong enough and I knew it.
“I don’t care what they think of my personal life but I’ll walk you down because it’s the least I could do after your effort to come here” He told me and I sighed in relief but in my head.
I waited for him to walk closer to me before boldly linking my hand to his. I made sure to act like it was normal and didn’t pay him any attention. I think he got the memo because he stared at my arms in his but said nothing and just led me out the door.
He led me to the elevator, the public one this time since the private one only ran from the ground floor to his floor.
When we got to the ground floor, I could hear gasp and whispers as people began to notice us which was impossible not to given the way we were flocked with guards and also the fact that we looked really good together.
It was hard for me not to feel so proud or powerful. I understood now why women killed to be with a man such as Atticus.
I felt powerful standing next to me and the envious stares I was getting was intoxicating. I knew some of the mocking glares sent my way were a result of the fact that most were aware of my husband’s other mistress but at the moment, I didn’t care at all.
I gripped his hand tighter when I saw some lustful stare on him even when I knew how useless it was. He raised his brows in question at my action but I paid him no attention and instead attached myself to his side almost becoming one with him.
When we got to the car, he opened the door for me even though he looked a little annoyed but that didn’t bother me one bit. The only thing that was scaring me a little was what I was about to do which was a sub-part of the plan.
“Are you happy now?” He grunted and I nodded happily.
“Well, what are you waiting for? Get in so you can be on your way” he grumbled. I took in a deep breath before I leaned in and gave him a peck on his cheek. I quickly got into the car without looking at his reaction.
“Let’s go” I told the driver who immediately backed away from the garage.
Even as we pulled away, I didn’t even dare to turn back for fear of what I may see. I laid my hand against my chest where my heart was beating furiously against my chest.