Recap
  Bianca asked, “Will you let me stay in your place tonight because I have nowhere to go”
He did not respond.
“I won’t trouble you, I swear” she pleaded.
“No” he said and walked off to his car.
   Henry’s mind was in a big conflict, whether to shelter her for the sake of Mr Hebrews or to stay away from a girl like Bianca, because you don’t know if that’s one of her tricks to persuade him. Other reason for not taking her with him was, it would be a big trouble if someone spot them together at this late hours. Given her state, rumour mills would go crazy and fabricate dirty stories. If he leave her in a hotel, either of their IDs has to be produced for check-in and it’s again risky that people might see them together. Henry drove past her when he saw a biker flirting with her and touching her against her will.
   He reversed the car, open the passenger door and yelled, “Get in, Bianca”.
She abruptly pushed the biker away and got in like a scared rabbit. Henry gave her his jacket as she was quivering and to cover her up since she was wearing a small dress. Henry helped her with the seatbelt as she fidgeted in the dark. His scent excited her desire and she advanced to kiss him, but Henry moved away quickly. She was not disappointed as she dreamt of having a whole night of fantasy with him.
   She slowly turned to the window and shown a thumbs up to the dark silhouette of a girl standing behind the pillar. Bianca grinned in triumph and waves of steamy thoughts crashed her mind as she had finally succeeded in executing her plan to be with Henry.
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   Henry drove the car quietly.
Bianca asked, “Where do you live?”
He did not respond as he was engrossed in deep thoughts. Though the alcohol was making her incoherent, she was trying her best to stay observant and register her surroundings. She could not stage her plan if she left her brain to drop focus. She tried to keep herself active, so she kept talking,”Henry I was carried away by the alcohol, party mood and the intensity of the game, just forgive my behaviour” she coax talked him to make him respond and get into his good books, so it would be easy for her to persuade him into sleeping with her later tonight once they reach his house.
   Henry stopped the car and got out, Bianca held on to his musky scented jacket and followed him. She could see that Henry was little tensed, I would make sure you forget all your worries tonight Baby, she said to herself. Her mind was so exhilarated knowing that she had finally convinced him to take her to his home and they are only few minutes away from having a fabulous night together. She kept clinging to his side to keep her balance and to stay close. Her mind charged with all the fantasies she would have with him, she knew that it would be little tough to break his self control initially, but she was determined that she would certainly seduce him as he cannot ignore her beauty for long.
   Henry ringed the bell and Bianca was wondering why does he rings the bell to his own house. The familiar looking female opened the door ajar and checked the face of the midnight intruder. Once she saw the sorry face of Henry, she opened the door wide to welcome him. She quickly scanned Bianca from head to toe.
“Sorry Julie I came without notice” Henry said raising his hand.
“No issues please come in” Julie had multiple expressions, flipping through her face, especially Henry’ jacket on Bianca annoyed the hell out of her. Henry realised her confusion and said,
“She is Bianca Hebrews, daughter of the Senator. Remember meeting her in the after party?”
“Ohhh!” something was exchanged between them beyond words that Bianca could not understand.
“As she was drunk, she cannot go to her parents’ and her friend ditched her, can you take her in for the night?”
“What???? Nooo! Are we not going to your place?” Bianca complained in obvious disappointment and despair. So his instinct was right about Bianca, she was after all, trying to play him.
“Not a chance, did you think I am fool enough to fall for your trick? I guess I warned you to stay in your limits. Out of courtesy and respect for your father I have got you here, you are more than welcome to leave right now. Just remember, it would prick my mind if something bad happened to you when I had the chance to help you. I am not heartless to leave you in the streets, seeing the scoundrel misbehaving with you, thats the only reason you are here now.”
“Henry, you’re mistaken, I was grateful that you stopped by, but I just don’t want to trouble a stranger, so I wished to go to your place” Bianca was good at fake acts. Henry and Julie exchanged a look.
   Julie replied, “I guess you know that Mr. Kingston is a smart and successful businessman on record, he would easily suspect danger and able to foresee people’s intentions quickly than others. He will most definitely see through peoples lies” She paused for her to understand who she means exactly, “so let’s leave it to him if he decides for you to stay here tonight”
Bianca was about to counter reply, but Julie intervened.
“Now will you please put down this conversation and go grace the couch? Mr Kingston and I have work tomorrow” she looked at Henry who nodded in response.
“You mean this couch?” Bianca gave a disgusted look.
“Of course, it is luxurious than the streets”
Henry chuckled at the way Julie handled her.
“Shall I use the washroom at least?” Bianca asked.
“I am not that mean” Julie shrugged.
   Once she left, Julie said, “Sir, I don’t prefer strangers sleeping in My bed. I hope you don’t find it weird”
“I get it” he smiled. “Remember, I don’t let anyone in my entire office floor” Julie nodded.
   Bianca took off Henry’s jacket and she extended it to Henry, Julie could understand why Henry would have offered his jacket, Bianca clearly needed cover up.
“I will give it to the laundry” Julie yanked his jacket. Henry liked the possessive side of Julie. He gently stroked Julie’s cheeks as he neared the door and said, “Good night, see you tomorrow” with that he left.
“You gave me the fresh new reason to admire and love you more, You have always been a Gentleman” Julie murmured at his retreating figure.
   Bianca was surprised at Henry’s equation with Julie. She gaped at Julie when she locked the door and turned towards her. Julie walked past her and called out,
“Good night, Your Highness” with sarcasm. Bianca huffed and sat on the couch in frustration.
  The next morning, Julie refreshed and made coffee. She looked at the sleeping Bianca, she placed the coffee in front of her and a tablet for her hangover. Just then the bell rang, which stirred the beautiful sleep of Bianca. Julie was excited on seeing the handsome face of her boss early in the morning, all fresh and radiant. How come he can have both manly yet baby like features, he looked so edible. Julie’s erratic morning thoughts brought colour to her cheeks. Henry chuckled,
“Good morning, Gorgeous” said in his low raspy voice.
   The pink hue turned crimson as he called her that and his husky voice made all the butterflies in her stomach to flutter around crazily. He sat on the couch, stretching his arms relaxedly. He glanced at the painting he gifted, “Do you know the mean…”
“Where is my coffee Leilaaaa?” yelled Bianca, her eyes still closed.
   Julie took the coffee from the table and put the cup on her cheek,
“Is it hot enough Your Highness?” Bianca sprang up as the hot coffee mug burnt her skin.
“Good, now that she woke up, get ready quickly we will drop her off and head to the office together” he said to Julie.
   On the way to her home, Bianca had a grumpy face since all her plans had miserably failed and to top that Henry gave all his attention to this female who works for him.
   While dropping her, Mr Hebrews, Bianca’s father noticed Henry and welcomed him to his house. Henry politely declined saying that he has his secretary with him. But Mr Hebrews was persistent and he invited Julie too.
   Mr Hebrews’ house was an amazing bungalow with a well maintained garden. It had so much colour in it giving a vibrant view. The soft water cascade in the middle of the garden looked divine and transcends tranquility. Julie said,
“Mr.Hebrews, your garden resonates so much life, energy and peace”
“Thank you” he smiled brightly. He turned and gave a judging look at Bianca, so she’s scurried away before he gives an earful in front of them. Henry gave a vague outline of why he had to drop Bianca and their last night encounter.
   Mrs Hebrews walked in and welcomed them. She knew Bianca’s interest towards Henry, so she gave him extra attention. Henry made sure Julie was served and treated well.
   They sat at the dining for the breakfast. It was a four seater table, just when Julie was about to take her seat beside Henry, Bianca quickly settled in.
“Actually, this is for the family, we have separate dining for the workers”
Bianca looked at Julie scornfully.
“If that’s so, I would join Julie too, because technically I also work as the CEO” Henry abruptly stood up from his seat.
   Mr and Mrs Hebrews anxiously got up and convinced him for Bianca’s careless remark. Mr Hebrews angrily said, “You are hosting this breakfast to thank them both for their kindness” she grudgingly agreed to her father.
   All the three of them were actually shocked at Henry’s rapport with Julie from persuading her to try the new dishes to getting her napkin, he was very attentive and focused on making her comfortable.
   Bianca cornered Julie and said,
“Wipe off that smirk from your face. Don’t be too happy that he stands up for you, are you up for a challenge where he would choose me over you?”
“Why not?” Julie accepted at once.
“We shall make a flower bouquet for Henry, let him choose his favourite, without being told who made them” Julie smiled and agreed.
   Bianca confidently challenged Julie because she was specialised at making bouquets. She made a professional looking bouquet and it was very pretty. Julie casually strolled around, it was therapeutic to be around this pretty garden. All her eyes could find was the different shades of blue flowers, she held them in a bunch. Recently, she had naturally grown fond of the colour blue and she was determined that he would go for blue as well.
   Henry was asked to rate the two bouquets that was placed in front of him. He said, “I would rate them both equally, but this is my favourite” he picked the simple blue bouquet and looked at Julie’ pretty blue eyes with a knowing smile.
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