BXBX NOVEL Chapter 287 - Fake Girlfriend (7)
Women around Martha were right that he is not patient enough to wait.
Jeff got his phone and called JoAnna. As soon as she picked up, he asked, "Where are you?"
JoAnna let out a chuckle. "Turn around."
He looked at the door and saw Bob1 and Bob2 holding the door for JoAnna who was followed by Max and Ross.
JoAnna stood at the door and glanced around. On her left and right were spacious lounging areas filled up with employees who were looking at a woman who was walking slowly toward Jeff. Jeff was standing next to the elevators; Steve was behind him. JoAnna recognized from the photo that woman is Martha.
'This will be better than what I planned.' She smirked. JoAnna was thinking only of creating a splash by showing herself at Jeff's company. But now that so many people gathered and Jeff as well as Martha are also in the entry hall, it will make that fake girlfriend easier to expose for everyone to see. Also, looking at the current situation where fake girlfriend is taking initiative to approach Jeff, JoAnna does not need to do much, the woman will self-destruct.
Martha was only few steps away from Jeff when she realized that his gaze is fixated toward the entry door. Martha looked that way, and her eyes landed on JoAnna. She inhaled sharply. 'It's over', thought shoot through her mind.
Since almost everyone looked at Martha, they noticed that she shifted her attention from CEO to the entry, so they followed as well.
There was a commotion between spectators as they realized that a breathtaking young woman surrounded by bodyguards entered the building. Mix of gasps and sighs could be heard before everything went back to silence.
JoAnna was standing tall, like out of this world goddess, her presence was enchanting. Four bodyguards which surrounded her added to the mystery feeling she invoked in the people present.
Jeff's eyes were locked on JoAnna. He is madly in love with her, and right now, Jeff is paralyzed. His body is not able to move, and his mind is focused on a woman standing in front of him. She bewitched him. Everything else disappeared.
Sarah was all giddy, holding herself back from cheering loudly for her sister.
Seeing how Jeff locked his sight on JoAnna, there was no way that people didn't already understand that Martha is not the one who got Jeff's attention.
With slow, deliberate steps JoAnna walked toward Jeff.
Without thinking, his body moved, and he walked toward her.
Their eyes locked on each other like nothing else in the world exists. It's just the two of them. Attracted to each other. Not able to look away.
It was so quiet that besides few whispers, people could clearly hear Jeff's and JoAnna's footsteps on the hard marble floor.
JoAnna was reminding herself that there are people around, and that she should not pounce on Jeff. He was very handsome in his business suit, and the way he looked at her made her heart race.
Seeing that Jeff is approaching JoAnna, bodyguards stepped away, giving them space.
Jeff and JoAnna stopped half a step from each other.
"Hi", JoAnna said softly.
He nodded in greeting, not able to find words.
Seconds ticked away, and they gazed at each other under hundreds of eyes watching them intently.
"There is quite an audience.", JoAnna whispered.
"I don't see anyone.", he whispered back.
JoAnna smiled. "Are you going to show me to your office?"
Jeff nodded and moved on the side. With one hand he gestured to the elevator, and his other hand landed on JoAnna's waist, guiding her.
When they passed next to Steve and Martha, JoAnna stopped.
"Hi, Steve", she greeted him. Because it was so quiet, her greeting was clearly heard by people who stared from the lounging areas.
Steve greeted her back with a small nod. "Miss..." He didn't say her last name, he knows that it should not be revealed unless his Boss says it's OK first.
JoAnna turned to Martha, and lightly raised an eyebrow while scrutinizing her. "And you are...?"
Martha's mind went blank and then into overdrive. If she says who she is, then CEO and everyone else will remember her. What should she say? Who is she? "Nobody", she mumbled.
"Nobody?" JoAnna repeated and paused for a second before revealing a bewitching smile. "You got that right."
JoAnna turned back to the elevators and allowed Jeff to guide her further.
Steve wanted to get in the elevator with them, and Jeff blocked him. "You can go home for the day."
Steve was stunned. 'Didn't boss say that he needs me to assist him?' He has his stuff in Jeff's office, but he is clearly not welcome there. "Thanks, Boss. Miss Hill... Enjoy your trip." He stepped back not to block the elevator door. He will get his things on Monday. With what his boss planned; he will be able to relax during weekend.
As the elevator door closed, crowd gathered exhaled, inhaled, and then the clamor started. They all got to watch a great show... their boss is taken! And not by some Martha from fifteenth floor, but by a goddess. A girl like that is not easy to find on earth. Their Boss is awesome!
Sarah listened to comments and laughed.
"That is your sister?" Bridgette wanted to confirm.
"Yes. Yes, she is... " Sarah was proud of JoAnna. "Look at all commotion she stirred up just by walking in! That is her style."
Steve joined them and sat next to Bridgette.
"Well, now everyone knows that Martha is a fake." Bridgette scoffed and was stealing glances at Steve.
"Where is she?" Sarah lifted her head and looked where Martha was standing. Now the people from lounge areas were moving around, so where Martha stood was crowded.
All four of them looked around and could not see her.
"It seems she left." Aiden said.
"I don't think so." Steve added. "Look" He pointed with his chin to a rowdy group of women.
Martha was in the middle of that group. Women were scolding her because she lied to them. Some of them even did favors for Martha hoping that she will put in some good words to the CEO for them. Now that they realized Martha is not the real girlfriend, they were furious.
"Well, she got what she deserved." Bridgette said. "I don't see these women calm down. At this rate, Martha will quit her job."
"Isn't that better?" Steve asked. "Boss was thinking of how to fire her without him getting into trouble.. If she quits on her own, she will just save us from trouble."