Bedmates Soulmates
CHAPTER 419

'Stay in the office. I'll be there in ten minutes."

What Is He Sulking About Now?

An order from the boss man.

Kira rolled her eyes.

The man never started a request with 'Please' or ended one with "Thank you.'

It was always just 'Do this," "Do that," or "Stay here."

She had not forgotten about what Austyn said after lunch, but she was kind of hoping he had.

The man must have a memory like an elephant

Kira remained in her seat and killed time browsing her school forum.

Summer break would be over soon.

She should start planning her timetable for the next semester.

Meanwhile, she wondered absent-mindedly about the M. Group's policy on office romance.

It had always been a thorny issue.

Should coworkers be allowed to date each other?

Would it lead to favouritism?

Or lost productivity?

Like right now, she had to waste time at her desk, instead of being on her way to the hospital to see Dad. No wonder some companies banned it entirely.

Kira was tempted to ignore the message, but Austyn was sure to give her a hard time once she got home.

She thought of something and then quickly typed out a reply. "No hurries. Take your time.'

In fact, the slower he was, the better.

Kira didn't want anyone else to be still at the office when Austyn came down.

are you still doing here? Lexi trotted over. 'Are you staying back for overtime?"

Kira smiled. 'I'm just

it about to leave. Just needed to send one last email.

'All right. I'll head out first. See you tomorrow."

'See you.'

Kira kept her head down and waited for the office to empty. Ten minutes later, she shut off the computer and stood up.

She was the only one left in the bullpen.

Ten minutes passed,

Austyn didn't show.

Kira checked her phone and tapped her foot on the floor.

"You could hurry up a little, you know,' she grumbled.

Another ten minutes and three levels of Angry Birds 2 later, the man was still a no-show.

"Have I been stood up? Kira quit

uit the game and called Austyn.

It was picked up after one ring.

""You're late. I'm leaving

I'll be there right away. Stay put."

'But I want to-

You want to stay put and wait for me. Give me five minutes.

Austyn hung up.

Kira pulled a face at the screen.

Austyn logged out of his computer, slammed the file shut, stood up, grabbed the suit jacket hanging on the back of his chair and hastened out.

st track of time.

He had not

of lost

When it was ten minutes past six, he saved his work but remained in his seat, keeping both eyes on his phone,

A relationship webinar he took secretly told him that sometimes, the man should give the woman a chance to take the initiative.

Calling first and calling too often made one seem needy.

Three minutes passed.

Kira didn't call.

Austyn checked his phone to see if it was still on

Il was

Five minutes passed.

Then six, seven,

right.

He drummed a finger on the desk and stared at his phone.

Why was the woman so patient?

Shouldn't she have called by now?

When she finally did, Austyn answered the call on the first ring

He bounded out of the office and took the lift down to the 28th floor.

The moment he stepped out of the lift, he saw Kira rushing towards him.

A smile broke out on his face.

Austyn stood straighter and spread out both arms.

Instead of hugging him, however, Kira dashed into the lift and stabbed the button to close the doors.

She sounded out of breath. Phew! No one saw us!'

It was just the two of them in the lift.

Kira stood in front of Austyn, watching the numbers jump from 28 to 27, then to 26, willing it to go faster, Austyn crossed his arms and stared at the back of her head. When the lift landed on the basement level, Kira shot out an arm to prevent him from going out 'Wait!

She kept her body inside the litt but poked her head out the door, scanning both directions.

"Okay. No one's here. You can come out now!

She darted her eyes around on the short walk to the Hummer.

Austyn followed her without a word.

When the car doors slammed shut, she finally breathed out, "Where's Kat?"

'He has things to do. Do you prefer his driving to mine?' Austyn asked with a stony face.

Kira didn't notice his look

She was busy buckling up.

1. p. "Not at all. I was just curious'

Austyn got in the driver's seat.

"What you waiting for?" Kira urged hi

'Get in the front!

"Why?"

I him to start the car.

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