"I'll have to check with Zachary first Ella"
                          
"Okay dear, I hope you can come over for dinner to make up for the gala"
                          
I bit my lip keeping a sigh in "I'll let you know what he decides"
                          
After hanging up, I sat on my bed staring at the pictures. The headlines said 'Zachary Walton wearing matching clothes? That must say something'. I laughed at how stupid that sounded. I put it away and started getting ready for my meeting with Zachary. Soon I found myself walking to his office area and heading to his new assistant table. Her eyes went wide when she saw me and it seemed as if she was studying me looking me up and down. I cleared my throat and put a smile on.
                          
"Good morning, I'm here to see Mr. Walton, he said I could come anytime I want."
                          
She nodded and picked up her phone dialing his office line "Miss Elise Collins is here to see you. Ok sir". She hung up and looked up at me "He's waiting for you". 
                          
"Thank you" I knocked on his door and walked in my tight grey pencil skirt and white button up shirt with my tablet in hand looking all business. "Hi" I smiled setting my purse on the chair before sitting down. 
                          
"Hi" he smiled back and took out a folder from his drawer handing it to me. "What would you like to drink?"
                          
"Coffee please" he phoned his assistant asking her for coffee as I looked through the project details. We spent a couple hours discussing the project, and me studying the plans I had in hands already getting a few ideas on how to decorate his hotel. When we went through everything he wanted in his new hotel line, I took notes before standing up. I was surprised at myself for taking it so seriously and not getting distracted by his handsome face and sexy smile.
                          
"Alright, I think that's all for today. We can meet up on Friday if you want for a first draft of the designs"
                          
"I know it will take up most of your time but we're on a tight schedule. And I'd be grateful if you really come through on Friday."
                          
"I will, don't worry" I smiled and extended my hand to shake his. He looked at it for a few seconds before shaking his head and pulling me to him leaning closer and closer until his nose touched mine and I could feel his breath fanning my lips.
                          
"You didn't really think I was going to let you go with a handshake did you?"
                          
I smiled and closed the remaining distance crushing my lips on his and kissing him gently and slowly loving the feeling of his warm lips against mine. I pulled away before he could turn it into a heated kiss. I smiled caressing his face running my fingers through his stubble. 
                          
"We're invited tomorrow night for dinner"
                          
"Is that so? Where?"
                          
"Your mom called. Someone took pictures of us yesterday and they were published on E news, your mother saw them and was so happy she called me to invite us tomorrow night. I said I'll see if you're free and let her know"
                          
"You don't have to do this. I know you said you didn't want to pretend anymore, I wouldn't make you go"
                          
"I don't mind going" I surprised us both by saying that and cleared my throat "I mean, I don't mind going with you. It would please your mom anyway"
                          
He smiled and nodded "Alright, than you can call her and let her know we're coming. And thank you Elise, really. She hasn't brought up Ashley or anyone else since the day I told her we were together"
                          
"I'm glad I could help" I felt my phone vibrate in my purse and took it out and gasped when I saw Asher's name. I frowned "Excuse me, I'll see you tomorrow" I smiled and ran out of his office before answering.