Chapter 34- Gunshots
“ So Mr. Smith, tell me about yourself?" She asked again and I looked at her with a smile ready to tell her all she needed to know.
“ There's nothing much about me, except coming to work, hanging out with friends and going to the gym, otherwise my life is boring," I said with a laugh as our food arrived and the waitress served us.
“ Thank you," I said to the waitress before she gave me a smile and walked away.
“ What is one pet you dislike?" She asked. I didn't like cats but I wasn't going to tell her that.
“ I don't know, but I don't like dogs, especially those cute ones women like for no reason, they just annoy me," I said as I made a disgusted face. I have an idea of why she might have asked that question. It wouldn't surprise me.
“ But they're cute, why don't you like them?" She asked and I just shrugged.
“ You won't believe me if I told you I was scared of them and believe me if you have that little monster anywhere near me and ask me to jump from the mountain I'll do it, it's so stupid how a man like me could be scared of such tiny creature,” I said with a laugh as I digged into my food.
“ Oh, that's strange, you look like the big tough guy that wouldn't be scared of anything, I'm surprised you'd be scared of cute little things like that,” She said with a shake of her head.
“ So is there any pet you don't like?" I asked, it was my turn to get lied to.
" I don't know, I don't think there's any pet I don't like," She said with a shrug.
“ So you don't have a problem with having a pet snake," I asked and I saw her eyes flash with fear before she tried to hide it.
“ As I said, I don't have any pet that scares me, I'm not afraid of anything," she said.
“ Oh, that's nice,". I said.
We keep on talking and I keep on lying to her just like she was lying to me but nevertheless I acted like we've suddenly become friends.
When we were done I realized that if my boss wasn't a CEO she could have been a really good actress, damn, if I haven't seen what she's capable of I'd think she changed but I knew better.
We paid for our food as we got up and walked out of the restaurant. When we got to the car, I opened the car door for her and she got in saying thank you again.
Weird.
I turned to the driver's side and got in as I started the car and drove us back to the company.
In the elevator my boss talked to me like she would talk to any other person, wow, I've never seen a better actress than this woman, she deserves an award, like she's so good.
“ Oh before I forget Mr. Smith," she said as we walked out of the elevator.
“ Yes Miss Miller, is there something you'd like me to do for you?” I asked with a smile.
" Oh, if it's not too much to ask, could you pick me tomorrow morning so we could board the jet together?” She asked. The fact that she asked if it was okay by me was enough conviction that she was faking everything.
" That's okay, I'll pick you tomorrow," I said and she nodded with a smile before she walked to her office.
For a moment I just stood watching the door she just disappeared into. Like does this woman think I'm a fool or something?
Unbelievable.
I shook my head like I was trying to clear it before I walked to my office.
The day went by in a blur and soon it was time to go home, arrogant Ariana left early because she said she wanted to go pack her bags for tomorrow.
What was there to pack? She was a woman I knew they always did extra when it comes to packing.
I stood up with a stretch as I took my jacket and wore it then took my car key and walked out of the office.
As soon as I walked outside the company I was hugged by the cold night air. I couldn't help but close my eyes for a minute before I opened them and walked to my car.
But just as I opened the car door and was about to enter, I heard a whizzing sound and I was lucky enough to get down before the bullet could touch me as it hit straight on my car window but it didn't shatter because it was bullet proof.
Another bullet rang in the air and I remained where I was.
I heard the security firing back before the sound of a car speeding off filled my ears.
“ Mr. Smith, are you okay?" One of the securities asked as he rushed to my side.
I slowly got up making sure that they were actually gone.
" Yeah, I'm fine,” I said as I tried to wrap my head around what just happened.
“ Drive safely," he said as he handed me the document that fell from my hand.
“ Thank you,” I said as I collected it from his hand.
I entered the car and closed the door. I'll have to get the car checked in case the window glass needs to be changed.
My mind couldn't help but bring many thoughts to me as I drove.
It looks to me like someone wanted to get me killed or give me a warning.
Could arrogant Ariana be responsible for this, was this why she left early so she wouldn't be a suspect.
I don't know what to think especially with her change of attitude, did she have this all planned out so it would look like we were in a fake friendship so I wouldn't suspect her?
Instead of driving to my own house, I drove to my best friend's.
Someone just tried to kill me and at the moment I needed someone to talk to.
But my mind wouldn't stop flashing this one question in my head.
Could she be behind this?