The Billionaire's Ex Lover

One Day At A Time

Abigail's POV

When I walked into that boardroom, the last thing I expected to see was my ex. I didn't even know that I was working for him. I gave him a brief look and chose not to acknowledge him, if anything I had hoped that he wouldn't recognise me.

It has been seven years and I have changed a lot, he has also changed and as much as I would like to be mean about it, he has only gotten finer with time, I mean it's not fair, he was already handsome he didn't have to get more finer.

I couldn't wait to get out of that boardroom, when I got in my office Mrs Clayton called so I didn't even have time to process what had just happened. I never in my wildest dreams thought that I would ever work for him and now here I am.

I think it's for the best that I only found out about it now because I don't know if I would have taken the job had I known that he was my boss. I guess Linda was right. I can't get over him even if I tried, which is why I have to push myself to finally move on.

I always thought that I would shout and scream like a mad woman when I saw him for leaving me the way he did. I must admit that he really knocked the air out of my wings. I just want to be happy, is that so hard to ask for?

After failing to fall in love, I finally have something good to look forward to and he had to taint that as well. I don't know what to do anymore, I am so over this whole " pining for my ex " thing, it's getting old.

I was really looking forward to this weekend, especially since I had someone special coming for the weekend. Theo is coming to visit me, after I told him about my new place, he said that he had to see it, I didn't know when I'll ever have an easy work schedule like now so I told him to come over this weekend.

He is flying in all the way from Italy and I am excited. Theo is fine, he is drop dead gorgeous and I was attracted to him from the first time I saw him. I wish I had given us some chance to explore our relationship.

I had honestly thought that I could maybe finally move on but when he said that he was moving to Italy, I thought that maybe I would never find love again but when Theo came along I wanted to give us a chance. He said that he had some great news to tell me.

After what happened at the office today, I know for sure that I have to move on with my life. I can't believe how Grey just thought that I would jump at the opportunity to go out to dinner with him? I think that he might have lost his mind a bit.

Firstly he ghosted on me like I didn't exist and now he wants to act like we are old friends? I don't think so, I don't trust him and I don't trust myself around him. It took everything in me to act like I was okay because I was boiling deep down inside.

Linda would be proud of me for the way I handled myself today. I wish I could say that time made Greyson matured but I would be lying. I have been here for a week and I have all the files on him, no thanks to Leah.

She had a lot to say about him, including the fact that he has basically dated every female lawyer that has ever worked in this company, which is part of the reason why this place was full of men and very little women.

I mean he was busy and I wouldn't want myself anywhere near him. I am not surprised though, he has always been a ladies man, I just thought that he would have settled down, well he might settle now as Leah said that he has been dating some model for almost a year.

This might just be the longest relationship he has ever had and I wish I could say that I was happy for him but I wasn't. This man had ruined me for every man out there, I always compared everyone I met to Greyson.

After years of not seeing him, I am glad to say that I haven't missed much, if anything I might have dodged a bullet. He might be handsome and he might be wealthy but he will never ever in his life be serious about anyone.

I am at a point where I feel like I am glad he bounced on me, what would have become of me if I had stayed with him? Maybe this was a blessing in disguise. I have had to spend my time with people who love me.

I closed my laptop and I took my purse. I packed up my stuff and went out. Leah was on the phone. She hung up as soon as she saw me which makes me think that it was not a business call.

"Oh Miss Brown... You are leaving?" She asked me.

"Yes dear, I will see you on Monday." I said and left to go the parking lot. I opened the boot and put my purse in there. I walked back to the door only to find Greyson standing by the door, I didn't even hear him coming.

"So you are leaving early on your first week on the job?" He asked me.

"Yes, the same job I seem to be very good at. " I said and went to the drivers seat.

"You know that we need to talk right?" He asked me. I didn't see a need to talk to him about anything, especially the past because a lot happened when he left me. I have lost more than I thought I could even lose.

I even lost myself for a while, I have to work very very hard to get the life I want, I have had to work very hard to get through the pain he left in my, I have to pick myself up after losing someone so precious.

I didn't plan on keeping things a secret and now that I am working with him, I am gonna have to work extra hard to make sure that he doesn't find out what happened all those years ago when he left me to.

"Greyson you have had seven years to reach out and talk to me, it's too late now, there's nothing to talk about." I said and opened the door of my new Benz.

"Can you atleast give me a chance to explain to you what happened?" he said. I don't know how long I have been waiting for him to say that and now that he has, I realised that it doesn't matter.

There's nothing that he can say that would change all the things that he has done to me, the past can't be changed so I don't need to hear his explanation.

"No Greyson, I do not want your explanations, I am sure that you had your own reasons, it was a long time ago, let it go." I said and got in the car.

"Where are you going? I thought that you stayed here?" he asked me.

"Some of us actually have a life outside work, now could you please move so that I can go?" I asked him.

"Fine, but we are not done with this, not by a long shot." He said.

"Oh we are so done, I don't think that your girlfriend would appreciate you following me around like this." I said and started the car, I drove out of the parking lot and left him standing there.

As come out of the parking lot I realised that it might not be a good idea for Grey to know where I live, I know this man and he won't give up until he gets what he wants from me.

I didn't have time for that, right now I had to do some grocery shopping so that I can cook for Theo. I never thought that a day would come when I would ever be this excited to see him. It has been months since I saw him and I miss him.

I went to the mall and did some shopping, I came back and changed into something more comfortable. I wore my long t-shirt and a pair of booty shorts. I put on my fluffy slippers and went to the kitchen to start cooking.

The apartment was beautiful, it was open and spacious and it had a great kitchen, a kitchen that had appliances that looked like they have never been used. I love cooking and if I had to design a kitchen, it would be just like this.

I went to cook and after two hours I was happy with the meal. I had even set up a table for two, the wine was chilling in the fridge. I then went to my new bedroom and I took a quick shower. I chose a red bodycon backless dress and nude Gucci pumps.

I put on some make up and a blood red lipstick, I put on some cologne and went to check on my phone. I looked at the time and realise that Theo was probably on his way to my place. I dialled my mother's phone number and when I was about to call, I heard the lift to the apartment ping.

I didn't just give Theo the address to this place but I also gave him the password to the lift that would bring him to this floor. I looked at myself one more time and went downstairs. I couldn't wait to see him.

I walked down the stairs and when I finally reached the bottom of the staircase, I found the one person I didn't want to see. He looked up and smiled when he saw me.

"Expecting some company?" He asked me looking at the table that was set for a romantic dinner for two.

"Greyson what are you doing here? how did you even get in?" I asked him.

"This is my apartment, I came to fetch some files I left in the home office." He said.

"I don't care if you own this apartment, right now this is my home and I would appreciate you calling before showing up unannounced." I said.

"Then you should have changed the password." he said.

"Trust me when I say that it's the first thing I will do as soon as you leave here." I said.

"Abby why are you being like this? we were engaged for heaven sake." he said.

"Yes and all for two weeks before you disappeared on me, now please get whatever it is you came for and leave." I said.

"So you were serious about being in a relationship?" He asked.

"Greyson where is Rosa, shouldn't you be with her instead of worrying about my love life?" I asked him.

"I told you that I needed to fetch something." he said.

"Fine then, go on..." I said and went to check on my dessert in the fridge. I switched on the stove to keep the pots warm whilst I waited for Theo.

"So who's this boyfriend of yours? " he asked me.

"No one you would know, not that it's any of your business." I said and took out the glasses.

"Fine..." he said and went to the office. A few minutes later he came back with a folder.

"You know, I have never used these pots? it's actually nice to see someone cooking with them." He said.

"Yeah, most models don't cook, that's why they only eat salads" I said. I was referring to his girlfriend.

I have seen pictures of that girl and believe me when I say that she doesn't look like she could even boil an egg, even worse she doesn't even look like she eats either. Not that I blame her because she is a model and she has to watch she eats.

"That's a low blow Abbigail, the last time I checked you couldn't cook either." He said.

"Yes and a lot has changed since you last saw me now please go." I said.

"Fine, anyways I already have what I came for." he said.

"Good..." I said and continued to prepare for Theo. I turned my back and saw him leaving.

I should have known from the apartment and all the expensive furniture that this was his place. I don't care how nice this place is but I can't stay here, I don't want to owe that man anything.

A few minutes later the lift pinged again and this time it was Theo, He rolled in his suitcase and I went to the lift to greet him.

"Hello beautiful..." He said and gave me a big and warm bear hug.

"Hi..." I said as snuggled up on his chest.

"Nice place..." he said as wheeled in his suitcase into the living room.

"Thank you but it's not mine, it came with the job." I said. I didn't know how he would feel if I told him who owned this apartment.

"Well it certainly suits you..." he said with a smile.

"Thank you, let me take that..." I said and went to take his suitcase.

"There's no ways I am letting you carry this, just tell me where to take it." He said. You see why I like this man? He is a gentleman.

"Okay, just go upstairs and take it to one of the bedrooms." I said.

"Okay, I'll be back in a bit." he said and went upstairs.

He was right about one thing, this place was beautiful, I just don't know if it suits me. My mother grew up around money, I didn't so this is all new to me. A couple of minutes later he came back down.

"Hmmm I have something for you..." he said and gave me a small rectangular velvet box.

"Oh Theo, you didn't have to..." I said.

"I know... but I wanted to." He said and handed me the box. I took it and opened it, inside I found a beautiful diamond crusted bracelet.

"Theo this is gorgeous... Thank you." I said.

"It's a pleasure..." he said as he took the box and put in on my hand.

"Perfect..." He said and kissed my hand.

"Well I hope you are hungry... I made your favourite." I said.

" Believe me I tell you that I brought my whole appetite..." he said and we both laughed.

"Well you take a seat and light the candles, I'll bring the food." I said and went to get the pots. I came back with the food and dished up for us.

"So you said that you had something to tell me?" I asked him.

"Yes I do... well it looks like my job in Italy is done, the office is up and ready, the shareholders are happy... they have since decided on opening up another branch and I am going to run it, I am talking CEO level baby.

Not only that but I will be owning half of the company and guess where the company is based?." He said with a smile.

"Oh My God, please tell me it's New York..." I said in excitement.

"You are right baby I am going to have an office in New York, this means that we can see each other often." he said.

"I know I would like that." I said with a smile.

"I hope so..." he said with a smile.

"So since it's Friday and all, I was thinking that we could go out tonight, that's if you are not too tired." I said.

"What did you have in mind?" he asked me.

"I don't know, we'll figure it out on the way." I said and he smiled.

"What's that smile for? " I asked him.

"You seem different somehow... I like it." he said.

"Well what are we waiting for beautiful lady? let's go and paint the town red." he said. So this night didn't start the way I had hoped but I was sure going to end it the way I wanted.