Ella's POV

"Sir you?"

"Yeah, Ella. I have been looking for you everywhere." He said

How long has he been standing here?

Did he hear my conversation with Lena?

If he did then it will be awkward. But I didn't say anything wrong. In fact, we did not discuss about him, right? I mean I did say there was nothing between us. But that is the truth, right?

I am not so sure about that though. He has been really nice to me of late and totally a gentleman since we got here but that is just it, nothing more.

"Are you okay?" Mr. Grey asks.

" yes sir, I'm perfectly fine." I lied

"Are you sure you are okay, cause you don't look at it?"

"Why were you looking for me?" I ask trying to change the topic.

"Not so soon Ella. Did anyone bother you in any way? You can talk to me, who knows I may be of help." He presses on

"Honestly I'm fine Ashton," I said using his first name for the first time. I think it did the trick as I saw a smile playing on his lips. Hopefully, he will let the topic go.

"So you have finally used my first name huh." He teases smirking at me.

I should not have said his first name if I knew it would make him this satisfied like he has accomplished something big.

And on top of that, he is teasing me.

"I like how my name sounds when you say it." He chuckled

"No more Mr. Grey and that is an order."

And he is back to ordering me around. I murmur.

It a wonder how he can change in a matter of seconds. He was sweet just now, the next second he is bossy.

"No, I'm not ordering you, I didn't mean to, Its just, I will be happy if you address me by Ashton rather than Mr. Grey." He tried to explain it to me. Is he feeling bad I stated the obvious?

It wasn't for his ear. But he manages to hear it. Oh, I forgot we are quite close, he heard me when I thought I was murmuring to myself. I don't feel bad for him hearing cause it's the truth

"Leave all that, now tell me why were you looking for me," I ask

" will you have a dance with me?" Ashton asks politely taking me by surprise. He has left all those pretty ladies he was chatting with to come to ask me if I wanted to have a dance with him.

My mind is cheering inside my head right now. I'm going to have a dance with my hot boss.

Did I call him that?

"Yeah, you just did." My mind mock

And who wouldn't? I do my very best to not think of Ashton in any romantic way, but I have always failed miserably. Ashton is hot and sexy. He is every girl's fantasy and I am no exception. I do know he is my boss and we can't cross that line, so I keep my fantasies to myself.

Whiles working at the publishing company, I did edit a lot of novels where one dance changes a character's world, but like I said 'in a novel' and my life is no novel.

"Come on Ella, just a dance." He sounds pleading to bring back. Oh I have a question to answer and I can't find my voice so I nod and he laces his hand with mine guiding me down to the dancing ground where the couple sways to the music playing in the background.

As the song plays on he took my left hand and position it on his shoulder while one of his hands holds my right hand a little over his shoulder, he places his other hand on my waist sending shivers down my spine.

The song is a slow one, so we took light steps together trying to enjoy the song.

"Relax Ella, I don't bite." He said with his light shining eyes never leaving mine.

I was blushing by now because it feels nice and I relax into his touch. He continued to stare till it was getting uncomfortable, but I stared back at him without taking my eyes away even for a second.

"Have I told you how amazing you look this evening? He said making me blush even harder.

" yes, a couple of time Mr -"

" Ashton" he corrects me

"Yeah sorry, I... I forget" I stutter as he is getting close.

He leans in closer. I can feel his hot breathe fanning my face. He removes my hand from his and places it on his shoulder like my other hand. Both on his shoulder. Then he brings his free hand to my temple. My breathing hitch and I can hear my heartbeat by now. He brushes a few stray hairs from my face with his finger then he starts to caress my cheeks.

As he leans in, his eyes are fixed on my lips. I shut my eyes and waited for his pink lips to touch mine when it did, it is warm and soft. For a guy, he sure has soft lips. The kiss is slow and passionate. I know My cheeks flush red as tomatoes and I can hear my heart throbbing.

"Open your eyes." He whispered without breaking the kiss. I open my eyes slowly and met his lustful ones. His eyes are filled with lust and desire yet I was staring and didn't want to take my eyes off his.

I know this is not right. He is my boss but this wasn't the time to think of what's wrong or right. This feels so nice that surprisedly I found myself kissing him back. I entangle my hands around his neck as I enjoy the kiss. I kiss him back with equal desire.

Just then I hear applause from the background as we detach our lips. Only then did I realize that we are the only ones on the dance floor, every other couple had taken their seat.

Whoa! What just happen?

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