Chapter 34. Cool Fresh Air

 On the way to the hotel, Mark busied himself with his office work as Melissa sat quietly beside him. Acting like she didn't exist, he discussed his work schedule with his assistant as he went through the documents he had to sign.  

 Her gaze trailed to the colorful buildings they passed getting to the heart of the city, she wondered why he brought her along. He was not as playful as he was in Tommy's room. With his straight face screaming don't get any closer, one could hardly believe he was the same person. Glancing at him, she thought of starting a conversation but thought against it opting to alight.

 "Drop me off at the intersection. I will take a taxi to the hotel." Avoiding being seen arriving in his limousine, she requested. 

 As the driver slowed down, he caught his boss's gaze through the rearview mirror. 

 "Keep driving." Mark instructed his attention still on his work.

 "Hey, stop." Melissa shoute