{Xavier Knight}

I just stare at the 'read'... did she really just leave me on read when I asked her out?

A 'no' would've been better but instead, I get nothing. NOTHING.

How could she just leave me on read? She can reject me. I'm not the type to not get the hint.

I walk downstairs. I am home early cause I finished early.

Walking into the living room, I spot Dante and Enzo.

"Guys," I call out, continuing when they turn to look at me; "Would you date me if I asked you out and you were a girl?"

"Yeah man, of course." "Fuck yeah," they both answer. Then why doesn't she want to?

"Like definitely right? even if not a date and I just wanted to fuck?" I want to be sure.

"Of fucking course, I would. Fuck being a girl. I would do it right now Babyboy," Dante winks over at me.

Enzo laughs nodding, "threesome?" he suggests.

"HELL YEAH. LET'S GO," Dante stands up.

"Nah maybe next time. I got to do something," I wink, chuckling when I see him frown.

"Why? someone rejected you?" Enzo pipes up.

"Not exactly," I answer, seeing his confused face I continue, "she left me on read."

"You got left on read?" Dante gapes.

"I know right? I have everything. Money, looks, personality... right?" I don't believe that now. She ignored me.

"Who was it?" Enzo questions.

"Doesn't matter. But she is gorgeous man. And so sweet, she is so nice to everyone even if they are rude to her," I recall Jennifer being rude to her but she just stood there and listened, looking mighty fine might I add, but wasn't being rude or disrespectful even though she had the right to be.

I was going to kill Jennifer. How could she talk to my muffin like that?

"Well talk to her in person. Maybe she just misunderstood," Enzo suggests.

"Is it the baker girl that you always call muffin? The one on the bus?" Dante Wonders, how the fuck.

"How do you know about that?" I raise my eyebrow.

"Oh her? Everyone knows about her. there is a lot of talk at the office about 'the girl you are so nice too'," he says putting air quotes. Why are people gossiping? But then again being CEO, it comes with the title.

"She is hot though," Dante claims, he better stay away, "don't worry man she is all yours," he smirks when he sees my face.

"Fuck off. She rejected me," I frown.

"She didn't reject you. talk to her and if she looks uncomfortable or awkward then walk away and if she rejects you straight up then don't take it to heart. Give her a chance in person though not over text," Enzo advises, patting my back.

"Alright thanks, guys," I call out, walking out and back upstairs.

I go into my room and jump into bed. I need a good rest before I talk to her tomorrow.

All I can think about is how it's going to go tomorrow and I slowly fall asleep.

When I open my eyes it's still dark. I look to my right and see it's 4 AM.

I wanted to talk to her alone and she is usually baking at 5 AM so I start getting ready.

I freshen up and pick out a suit, settling for my usual back one I go shower and then do my hair.

After putting on the suit, I walk to my watch and bracelet collection which is right next to my rings. Picking out a watch and my everyday ring which had a tracker in case something happens.

I put on my socks and shoes and glace at my watch; 5:05, perfect.

I walk into my car and start driving. I'm nervous. What if leaving me on read was a hint?

As I reach the office building, I walk in to see there aren't many people. So, I go over to the bakery area and spot her on her phone at the counter.

"Hey," I greet.

"Oh, hello sir. Oh my god. Is it six already? I am still waiting for them to be done. My timer didn't go off," she rushes.

"Calm down. It's okay. It's not six yet," I reassure.

"Oh... you came early sir, it's nice to see you. the muffins will be done shortly," she beams, why is she acting like I never asked her out? I was starting to get offended.

"You could've answered you know?" I mumble.

"What?" she tilts her head, Holy shit she is so cute- okay not the time.

"I asked you out and you completely ignored me. You could've said no, I wouldn't fire you or anything because it is so much better than leaving me on read. I get it if you were confused or if you don't feel the same but you could've said that rather than ignoring me. Did I ever give you a reason to believe I wouldn't understand?" I question.

"No sir-" "Then why did you ignore me?" I interrupt.

She just stares at me in shock then smiles. What?

"Can I talk now?" she giggles continuing when I nod, "I thought you texted the wrong number."

"You thought I texted the wrong number?" now I'm confused.

"Yes. I didn't think you would be asking me out, out of all people. So, I figured you clicked on my name by mistake and I didn't want to embarrass you by saying you did something wrong so I just left you on read," she explains, oh... so wait does that means she wants to?

"Wait so do you want to go on a date?" I now have hope.

"I'm not sure..." and the hope is gone.

"Oh, I get it," I offer a smile but as I am about to walk away she stops me.

"It's not because I don't like you," she mumbles, huh?

"Then why?" I tilt my head.

"Because you're my boss and people will say bad things about you. I can hear things about me but I don't want them to talk bad about you. you should date someone rich and beautiful so people don't say you are dating a waitress," she frowns, what the fuck. I'm not letting gossip ruin this; and who the fuck said she wasn't beautiful?

"I don't care what people say and if they say anything about you, I'll kill them myself. But I want to date you, Amaya," I state, she looks shocked. "Give me a chance. If you don't want to, we'll stop dating but don't reject me for other people."

"Okay," she whispers, "I'll go out with you."

"Perfect. Are you free today at 7 PM?" I am smiling so fucking hard right now. My face hurts.

"Yes, I am," she grins blushing, fuck.

"Great. It's a date," I look down at her. An alarm goes off and she rushes to the back to take out the muffin and comes out a minute later. I look at the time, 5:45.

"I'll be back in 15 minutes," I inform, walking away. I hear her mumble a "yes sir," and laugh. Her laugh is just like her. Perfect. I can't wait to take her on a date.

I walk back to the bakery 15 minutes later, just like I said.

"Hey muffin," I smile.

"Good morning sir, you are on time," she giggles.

"Good morning. Yes, I try to be," I grin.

"Here is your muffin sir," she says handing me my muffin.

"Thank you. I need to go to work now. Enjoy your day. See you tonight," I wink, it's usually 'see you tomorrow but in this case, I'm glad to say; it has changed.

"You too sir," she blushes, waving at me.

I walk into the elevator and go up to my office.

I don't think I'll be able to focus much. All I can think about is the date... I have the perfect thing in mind and I hope she likes it.