Adrian's POV
I woke up to the sound of someone shouting my name. Who the h**l has a death wish today!!!! I groaned and opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was my mother's face. No way, she's in London. I think I am still hungover from yesterday's party that I am imagining things.
Adrian Knight wake up this instant!!!!! screamed my mom. Nope I am not imagining things its really my mom's 'you-are-in-trouble' tone (God I am so busted)
"Yeah mom" I said trying to get up from my bed, but my head is pounding. I shouldn't have had that much alcohol last night. What the h**l were you and Chase doing yesterday night??? mom asked furiously (Mom is angry, really really angry)
"Nothing much mom. We just had a few drinks and then we discussed about our business, that's all" I said trying to calm her down.
Can you please enlighten me about the kind of business you were both discussing yesterday??? she asked feigning innocence (Oh no, she knows something!!!!)
"Mom you know, the usual stuff, the deals and the upcoming projects" I said trying to make an expressionless face to convince her.
Oh I never knew my dear son and nephew were planning on starting brothels, mom said feigning surprise.
"What the h**l mom!!! Who said that???" I asked dumbfounded.
No one had to say anything. I literally had to chase out two s**ts from my house right now!!!!! she yelled (Oh s**t, I definitely had too much alcohol yesterday)
I never knew that my son is so dedicated to his job that he decided to test the products personally before doing the business, she said mocking me (Mom, anything but my work ethics. She knows it very well that it is a sensitive subject for me. I never mix work with fun)
Also I hope you used protection. If by any chance, some s**t comes here and claims to be pregnant with your baby, then my dear son I will make sure that it will be the last day you breathe. I will kill both of you myself. Keep that in your mind before you have any more one night stands, she said threatening me (She has caught me red-handed this time and I can't escape her now. Also her threats are not something to be ignored)
"I am really sorry mom, I guess I drank too much yesterday. I won't repeat it again. I promise". Yes, it'll be the best thing to do if you wish to live longer. So get dressed fast, I need you to go to our newly opened mall today. The Manager has informed me that there are some documents that need approval. So just see to that, she said on her way out.
"But mom its Sunday...." I said whining.
So what, I am sure you had so much fun yesterday, enough for a year. So get up and make it quick, she ordered.
"But mom, where's Chase?" I asked curiously (She must have caught him too) Don't worry about him. I've already given him his share. He is downstairs trying to get sober. He will also be coming with you, she said smirking.
Urgh....there goes my Sunday. Can't a guy live a little !!!!!!
You guys are probably thinking who the h**l this guy is.......Well, I am Adrian Knight. A 27 year old handsome, sexy, charming bachelor or that's how I like to describe myself. I am quite popular and is often referred to as one of the most eligible bachelors in the US by the media. I am 6ft 4inches tall with chocolate brown wavy hair, grey eyes, pointed nose and a chiseled jaw. I'm a typical American playboy. I have a great body that's enough to make every woman swoon and trust me, I work really hard to maintain it.
I am currently the CEO of Knight Corporation and its only been 6 months since I have been officially given this post which previously belonged to my dad (Well he retired saying he needs to spend time with his wife) I was previously assisting my dad in his work. It was my training phase and I passed it with flying colours or so my dad says. But seriously, I love my job and I'm quite good at what I do.
My dad is Mr.James Knight and my mom is Mrs.Camilla Knight (Mila). I have two sisters, Anastasia (Ana) who is 2 years older to me, happily married to the love of her life Kevin Williams and is now 8 months pregnant with their first baby. She is working as the COO in Kevin's company.
My other sister is Avery (Aves), who is 2 years younger to me. She is a budding fashion designer, who is now working under the famous designer Vera Wang. Her dream is to start her own clothing line one day.
Our company was started by my grandfather and now we own a number of shopping malls, hotels and many other financial firms in the US. My cousin Chase Knight is the COO of our company. He is my dad's twin brother Mr.Jacob Knight's only son and is of my same age. He is my best friend and my partner in crime. His parents died in an accident when he was just 10 years old and since then he has been living with us.
We are born rich and I know money is the only thing that matters. I don't believe in love or s**t like that as my mom and dad says. They are so in love with each other but its just not my cup of tea. I know that all the girls are just golddiggers. They fall for my charm and money so easily that I only do one night stands. Relationships are a big no for me. I also have a fake girlfriend, Stacey Adams, just to fool the media and our business partners. We're kind of like friends with benefits and she only needs my name and money. Nothing else. And I only want our relationship to stay that way. I hate the idea of people controlling me and the only people who can ever get away with that is my Iron lady (mom) and Ana.
So here I am walking into our newly opened shopping mall on a Sunday morning partially hungover from previous night's party. It was Chase's birthday and we got really wasted. So the first thing that I need is a coffee and we just got our favorites from starbucks. I am now headed towards the office while Chase being his usual self is flirting with the waitress.
I was walking towards our office, checking the mails in my phone when a woman crashed into my chest. By reflex I held her by the waist and saved her from falling butt flat on the floor. In the process I dropped my coffee. Urgh!!! What a great day....
But when I looked closely, I would say it was worth losing the coffee. She is a cute little thing like a kitten, yes, I'll call her kitten and her expressions are really funny. Is she a Latina??? No maybe an Indian. I can't help but agree that she fits perfectly in my arms. And when she opened her eyes, boy it was something else. Her brown eyes screams innocence and I can't help but stare into her doe like eyes. She is nothing like my usual type which is size zero models who wear sexy clothes. But there is something about her that's attracting me even though she is in just a simple jeans and top and I can't quite figure it out. She is holding onto me for dear life and I am feeling a sadistic pleasure that she is relying on me for support (Whoa, what is wrong with me today!!!! It must be the hangover)
I asked her to let go of my shirt and she immediately tried to stand up but I think even the universe is on my side today as she slipped again and fell right into my arms. Thank you so much god for your help. Me being my egoistic self has to make a sarcastic remark to boost my pride and I think it was the best decision as I got to see my furious kitten and believe me, she is so irresistible. I'll remember to get on her bad side more often. Whoa where are these thoughts coming from Adrian, are you falling for a girl's charm??? But it should be the other way around. Nope, no way, FOCUS ADRIAN, FOCUS.....
She then stood up and started picking up her things, I think she was also in a trance like me, which is clearly visible on her embarassed face. Don't worry, the feelings are mutual kitten. But then again I don't like being ignored. Why are you not even saying a thanks kitten, no worries I know how to make you talk. So I deliberately stepped on her clothes.
Now she is talking, even her voice is so sweet but I want to annoy her more and so I accused her of intentionally falling into my arms but to my bad luck her annoying friend had to interfere. Now I am angry, leave us alone woman can't you see that I'm trying hard to make my kitten talk to me and you just had to ruin it. But thanks to you I got to know my kitten's name 'Elena'....I really like your name but I prefer to call you my kitten....
Did I just say 'my kitten', I think I'm having some serious problem right now. I'll remember to drink less from now on. I'm getting really annoyed with her friend but then again my kitten is so thoughtful that she apologized to me and said thanks. Believe me my ego is now at its peak. I am sorry too kitten for disrespecting you. I just wanted to see your adorable angry face, nothing else. But I am so surprised that she didn't ask for any money even though her phone is broken because of me. The other girls would have used this opportunity to either get my number or to get close to me. You really are different kitten and I already like you. Before going back, I wanted her to know my feelings and I know that she too won't be able to resist my charm like every other woman. So, I decided to reveal my feelings, that too whispering in her ears, but I think that was my biggest mistake as I can't get her scent out of my system now. She smelled so damn good like roses and cherry, and I think I am already obsessed with her scent.
I am now sitting in the office thinking about my kitten when my annoying buddy had to come and destroy my peace. What's up with that smile dude, you really look like an i***t.... he taunted.
"What do you want Chase, looks like the waitress didn't give you her number" I clapped back.
Do you really think the great Chase Knight will ever fall out of his charm, nope here's her number, he said smugly holding up a tissue paper with the number written on it. "Good for you dude, but remember to look out for my mom or she'll skin you alive".
Oh God, don't make me remember this morning, I was almost certain that aunt was going to strangle me to death today. By the way how come she's here, she should now be in London, right??? he asked frowning. "No idea man. She didn't say a single word. I was also thinking about the same thing. Come on, lets complete the paper work fast and go back. I'm in urgent need of a good sleep. I think I'm still hungover" I said opening the files.
Me too man. Lets wind it up fast, he said picking up the other files. I completely engaged myself in the work. But still the image of a certain brown-eyed beauty was disturbing my mind every now and then.
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This chapter is in Adrian's (Mr.Grey eyes) pov & his dialogues are given in double quotes as the previous chapter.
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