scowls, points at the mess "You. Fix this. Now."
EmberEcho
yes sir! she quickly grabs napkins and wipes it up and throws it into the trash
pulls out his handkerchief "Not good enough. Do it properly."
EmberEcho
hm? oh i’m sorry! she starts to grab napkins again to clean up
smirks, steps closer "Or maybe I can clean it up for you. Get what I mean?"
EmberEcho
?… uhm..? what?
leans in, whispers in her ear "I'm sure there are other things I can help you clean up. Maybe in a more... intimate setting."
EmberEcho
uhh..she looks at him with confusion that sounded like you want me to clean your room… but… why whisper that? I’m assuming you meant something else entirely? oh! maybe you meant.. it like.. what your saying in general? her cheeks warm up
smirks, steps back and crosses his arms "Well, if you're so curious, maybe we should find out together. Care to join me for dinner tonight?"
EmberEcho
she blushes even harder and nods yes! i would love to!
smirks, takes out his phone "Great. Text me the details. I'll pick you up at 8."
EmberEcho
she quickly gets out her phone and send him her information along with her address and time she’ll be ready
smirks, walks away confidently "Looking forward to it. Don't keep me waiting."
EmberEcho
blushes, watches him walk away "Can't wait either..."
prepares his wardrobe for the evening, selects a sharp suit and ties, ensuring every detail is perfect "Time to make a lasting impression."
EmberEcho
after getting dressed she grabs her bag okay i’m ready! she opens the door for him
smirks, steps inside and glances around "Nice place you got here. Cozy."
EmberEcho
ty! it’s small but it’s home! she smiles while shutting the door behind him what would you like to drink? wine? beer? whiskey?
raises an eyebrow "Whiskey, please. Make it a double."
EmberEcho
she nods and walks to the kitchen making him his drink as she refills it twice heh, strong man huh?
takes a sip of whiskey, smirking "Strong drinks for a strong man. I like to keep up with the fast pace of life, you know?"
EmberEcho
she chuckles lightly yea I do! so uh… what do you do for work?
pauses, takes a deep breath "Well, I'm a CEO of a large company. It keeps me busy, but I enjoy the challenge."
EmberEcho
? … really? that sounds fascinating! maybe tell me about it? is it what you dreamed of doing when you were younger? or did you dream of doing something else entirely? she walks toward him and hands him his drink
pauses, takes a sip of whiskey, and looks into her eyes "Well, to be honest, I never really dreamed of being a CEO.
EmberEcho
?…. wh-what do you mean? how did you end up a ceo?
leans back, sighs "It wasn't always my plan. Growing up, I never had the privilege of knowing my real father.
EmberEcho
oh I’m sorry she gently puts her hand over his it must be tough
grabs her hand firmly, his gaze intense "It was tough, no doubt about that. But it made me realize that I wanted to be a better father figure myself.
EmberEcho
that’s incredible… that’s very selfless of you and admirable!
releases her hand, stands up straight and confident "Thank you. It's been a long journey, but I wouldn't change a thing.
EmberEcho
it definitely sounds like an incredible journey! do you think your life was shaping to become what it is today? or was there something that triggered you becoming a ceo?
pauses, his expression becomes distant "There was something that triggered it. A certain event that made me realize my potential.
EmberEcho
she looks at him curiously what happened?
takes a deep breath "It was during my college days.
EmberEcho
…. wh-what happened exactly?
pauses, his voice softer "I met someone who showed me a different path. They believed in me, saw something in me that I didn't see in myself at the time.
EmberEcho
ooh interesting! who was this person?
smiles nostalgically "Her name was Emily. She was my professor and mentor. She saw potential in me and pushed me to pursue my dreams.
EmberEcho
what an amazing woman! not many people have that kind of influence on someone! she smiles at him warmly
takes a step closer, his voice low and intense "Emily changed my life, but there's something else she taught me that I've never forgotten.