RICH’S POV

“I am to meet with you by two, Miss. Melody” I finally said.

I have been standing in her office for a few seconds but she had been so engrossed with her desktop that she had not noticed when I entered.

“Uh” she murmured and lifted her gaze to me.

“I am Richard Jackson and we have an appointment right now, remember” I repeated.

I could tell that she was startled and was frozen for the first few seconds. I could not tell if her mood was a result of my unannounced appearance or if it was one of the usual reactions I get from females, especially those...