Chapter 202 - Overthinking

Lucy looked up when her office door opened and Tom walked in. Once she saw that it was Tom, she returned her attention to the documents in front of her and pretended to be busy with them. 

"You're done with your interesting conversation already?" Lucy asked without looking at him when he took the seat opposite her and sat down. 

"Why are you bent on having a fight with me?" Tom asked with a sigh. 

"When did I fight? I only asked a question. Or I can't ask you questions anymore?" Lucy asked grudgingly.

"Come on, Lu! I don't want us to fight or argue. You said you don't want to date during work hours and that's fine," Tom said as he reached across the desk for her hand.

Lucy's gaze moved to his hand and then back to his face, "So why did you say you might be too busy to have lunch with me?" Lucy asked, making Tom close his eyes. 

"Isn't lunchtime a part of work hours?" Tom asked in his most patient tone, "Fine. Let's have lunch if that's what you want," Tom said with a sigh.

"What about you? What do you want?" Lucy asked, taking note of his choice of words.

"Don't worry about it. It doesn't matter. I should get ready for my first meeting," Tom said as he let go of her hand and stood up.

Lucy felt her heart squeeze in her chest since she could tell that Tom wasn't happy. This wasn't how she had planned for them to start the day, and she definitely didn't want him to go through the day in such a mood, "I'm sorry," Lucy called out before he could step into his office. 

"It's fine. Don't let it bother you," Tom said without turning back as he walked into his office and shut the door. 

He was definitely upset! Lucy thought as she got out of her seat and headed for his office. She took in a deep breath before stepping into his office. She made sure to shut the door behind her this time. 

"Tom?" She called as she looked around his office before heading for the mini bedroom which housed his office closet.

Tom who had just taking finished unbuttoning his shirt turned to look at her when she walked in, "I said it's fine. I'm okay, don't worry."

"No, you're not okay. I'm sorry I'm overdoing this whole thing. Maybe I should have just gone along with the flow earlier and allowed you to take me to wherever you wanted us to go," Lucy said apologetically as she approached him, "I really don't want to fight with you or be on bad terms with you either, so please stop being mad at me," Lucy pleaded as she stopped in front of him. 

Tom drew in a deep breath as he looked at her, "I'm really not mad at you," he assured her.

"Then what's wrong?" Lucy asked, placing both hands on both sides of his shoulders so that they were staring at each other. 

Tom shrugged, "It's just that I'm not usually this way. So maybe I'm just feeling upset with myself that I feel upset," Tom explained with a shrug even though he wasn't sure he was making any sense. 

"And we both know that I know I'm the one who made you feel upset in the first place. I really want to spend time with you too, but..."

"But you're used to having everything planned out and living on a schedule, and since going out with me isn't part of your schedule for the morning, you can't easily break out, am I wrong?" Tom asked, and Lucy opened her mouth to deny it but snapped it shut when she realized that he was right.

"I'm sorry," she murmured, making Tom's gaze soften.

"You don't have to be sorry. It's a part of who you are, and I understand that you're not really used to being in a relationship, but I'm hoping you will be able to work on it," Tom said as he took off her glasses so that he could gaze into her eyes. 

"I will try, I promise," Lucy said as she rested her head on his chest, while Tom embraced her.

"Please do."

Lucy drew in a deep breath before breaking the hug and stepping away, "So, the lady earlier, what does she want? And why is she always coming around you?" Lucy asked with displeasure.

"She wants to be friends," Tom said, not seeing the need to tell Lucy that Cora liked him. 

"Friends? What did you tell her?" Lucy asked with a slight frown.

"That I have a jealous girlfriend who would bite off her head if she so much as hears of it, so I would rather pass," Tom said with a playful smile, and Lucy looked away from him.

If the pretty lady liked Tom already now that he was a driver, how much more would she want him when she realizes that he was actually the CEO? She was going to be competing with a lot of ladies for his attention when he eventually reveals his identity. What if somewhere along the line Tom decides he wants someone else, and not her? Why would he even want someone like her with her past, when he would have lots of ladies throwing themselves at him? Lucy wondered.

"I'm not sure I like whatever you're thinking right now," Tom said as he observed the emotions that flickered on her face. 

"You should get ready for your meeting," Lucy said with a forced smile as she helped him take off his unbuttoned shirt.

"Lucy, look at me," Tom called softly and held her hand to stop her.

Lucy reluctantly gazed up at him but refused to look into his eyes, as she feared that he might be able to tell what she was thinking if he looked into her eyes. 

"I don't want anyone else. Not Anita, not the lady I just spoke with or anyone else who might come. The only lady I want to be with is you. So can you please stop worrying your head about them?" Tom asked.

"I never said I was worried about anyone," Lucy said defensively.

"You didn't have to say it. I know you. And just so you know, I didn't give her my number phone yesterday like you thought. The only lady I gave my number to was Jasmine, and that was only because she lives in the same neighborhood. I don't give my number out to any random person," Tom said as he placed a finger under her chin so that she would meet his gaze. 

"Okay," Lucy said in a small voice.

"And if you don't like other ladies coming around me, you can just tell them I'm your man and they should fuck off," Tom pointed out. 

Lucy's brows furrowed as she thought about it, "If you weren't the driver in question, and you heard that your assistant was going out with her driver would you be okay with it?"

"I don't see why not. I would even give them a fat cheque for their wedding," Tom said with a wide smile.

"Seriously?"

"Yeah."

"Fine. But Anita might get suspicious..." She let the rest of her words trail off when Tom raised a brow at the mention of Anita, "I know you said I shouldn't worry about her, but I just can't help it. Maybe it's better for everyone to think that I'm dating my driver anyway," Lucy said with a sigh of resignation.

"You're overthinking, Lu. This isn't as difficult as you're making it seem. Just relax," Tom said as he pecked her forehead.

"Yeah. I need to relax. You should get ready for your meeting now. Let's talk later," Lucy said as she turned around, ready to leave the office.

Tom grabbed her arm and pulled her to himself for a quick kiss before looking into her eyes, "Don't forget to give the doctor a call today, okay?" Tom reminded her, and she gave him a nod before leaving the office.