Chapter 3. Attracted to Her?

It was late by the time Gilbert could actually wrap up his work for the day. Most of the employees had left except for a handful who were wrapping up for the day. Gilbert went down the elevator, tired and exhausted and ready to hit the bed. The elevator doors slid open, and he strode out towards the main entrance. As he went, his glance fell upon the reception desk and his eyes popped out, seeing Jacqueline locking everything to go out. 

“You’re still here?” he asked incredulously. It was ten o’clock already and she should have gone home two hours back. 

“Yeah, everything was disorganized. So, I just sorted the stuff so that tomorrow I wouldn’t have to do that,” she told him. 

“Are you done?” he asked her, staring at her tired, beautiful face. Her hair had slipped off, and she had given up on the bun and tied a ribbon around it in a low ponytail. It looked exceptionally beautiful indeed! Gilbert shook his crazy thoughts away. Since when did he notice