Nick's POV
Work. Today was just another day of the work that would be consuming the rest of my life. Nothing was going to change that.
Work has become the one thing that has consumed my life for the last four years of my life. A sudden knock on the door interrupted my worthless thoughts.
"Come in."
My secretary walked in and places a file on top of my desk.
"Mr. Gray you're 11:00 appointment just arrived."
I looked down at my watch which had just stroke 11, right on time. "Tell Mr. Oken to come in."
"He had to cancel but he sent his business partner to come today."
"Ok then just send him in," I responded in a dully manner.
"It's a she Mr. Gray."
"Ok then send her in."
She turned her back facing me and quietly left.
I started scribbling some stuff down on my planner until the door cracked open and in walks the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.
I calmly got up off my chair and held out my hand. She gladly took my genuine gesture and shook my hand. "I'm sorry my partner couldn't come today, his wife is birthing birth right now."
"It's not a problem. Family is always more important than work." What I just said was what I truly believe. People say business should always come first, but even though I spend half of my current life working, family will always be more important to me.
"Thank for being lenient on us. Oliver thought that we were going to lose this business deal."
"I'm not one of those selfish bosses who only seem to care about themselves."
"Good to know."
"So what offer do you have for my company?"
"Well Mr. Gray…"
I cut her off short before she was able to finish her sentence. "Call be Nick, Mr. Gray's my father." She smiled making me feel a bit more comfortable that she didn't think I was an arrogant man. "Well are you just going to keep smiling or are you going to tell me your name. Either way works fine."
"I'm Miley. Miley Stewart."
"What a beautiful name for a beautiful lady." I looked on her face and she started to blush a little.
I wasn't lying. She is the most gorgeous woman I've have ever met. Five minutes with her and I was already slacking off. That has never happened before.
We continued to chat which made me feel time has gone by faster and faster as I enjoyed this moment with Miley.
It was long before I heard another knock on the door and I realized that my secretary was about to end my time with Miley.
"Mr. Gray your next appointment has just arrived."
Miley suddenly got up before I told her to stay for a second. "Could you tell him to wait for two minutes please Elizabeth?"
"I'll tell him right away Mr. Gray."
When she closed the door behind I turned my attention back to the beautiful brunette before me. "I'm sorry about that Miley."
"I should me the one apologizing. I was interrupting your appointment." I noticed how genuine her apologetic look is.
I smiled at her to show that I was not upset. "It was my decision Miley, you can't change anything now."
She laughed. "Well it was nice talking to you Nick, but I don't want to make your next appointment wait."
She got up and as she was about to open the door I gather up the courage inside of me, "wait when will I ever see you again?"
She turned back and smiled at me one more time. "We'll see. Fate always has everything planned out. You just have to see what happens," she says before closing the door and walked out of my life.
I am going to find out more about this woman whether she was willing to or not.
I finished my next appointment with the person who just ruined my chances with someone as beautiful as her.
I decided to spend the first few minutes of my lunch break to think about Miley. If I can't get her out of my system now I will never be able too.
I started to regret signing the contract with Oliver a week ago. Today was just to discuss our contract. If I didn't signed that contract I was able to make an excuse so I could meet Miley again.
I was a lucky guy who has connections with some of the wealthiest and most respected people in Los Angeles because of his guy here. If he can't help me find out more about Miley than I was doomed.
By the time I ended the day I was about to pass out, but the day wasn't over yet. I drove in my Ferrari down to my parents' mansion but before I went down there I stopped by in front of a flower shop near my parent's place.
I entered the shop where one of the few people I truly respect was arranging some daisies into a vase.
"Hi Nick, going to visit your parents tonight?"
"Yes I am. You have anything I can give my mom today Margaret?"
"How about some tulips? Some just arrived this morning."
I nodded my head. She immediately took out a flower bouquet of beautiful yellow tulips that hasn't bloomed yet.
"Thanks Maggie." I took the bouquet and place it in the passenger seat and drove to my parent's place in record time.
Every once in a while my brothers and I have dinner with my parents and tonight was one of those nights.
I walked up to the front door and rang the doorbell. The door opened and my mother opened it. "Nick you're here." She pulled me in and gave me a tight hug.
"Hi mom," I exhaled slowly. "I've missed you." I walked back to my car to get the flowers I got for my mom.
"These are beautiful Nick, thank you."
I walked inside and the living room was nicely lit as it always is. No one is here. "Am I early or something mom?"
"No honey, Joe and Kevin couldn't make it. They're stuck in New York City."
I heard two people talking from the dining room. "Who's in the dining room with dad?"
"Your father invited one of his friends and his daughter for dinner tonight."
I looked at my mom for a second and immediately knew what she was up to. "Mom is this another one of your blind dates idea?"
"She's a nice girl Nick. Trust me on this one son. I have a feeling about her."
"I hope so mom." She slightly tugged my arm and we walked down into the dining room. My mom always has good taste but she could never pick up the absolutely right woman for me.
AS we walked in I notice the woman who was talking to my father. "Nick you're here I want you to meet Miley."
She turned around and I realized that she was my Miley. I was too shocked to say anything.