Chapter 107 - Story Of Nikki Lindsey

CHAPTER 107: DON'T FLIRT WITH THE WIFEY

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The next day… Nikki continued her training at the hotel. She was busy assisting two guests when a tall guy waved at her. She nodded at him but quickly turned her attention to the guests who were arranging a reservation at their sister hotel.

"Thank you, and Congratulations!" she told the couple and joyfully left the counter. They were on a honeymoon, and they wanted to transfer to the Hiryuu Island resort.

Immediately, Nikki forwarded the guest details to their Data, and the team assigned to it prepared to accommodate the process of transfer.

"Hi, Nikki!" greeted by a tall guy leaning on the counter.

"Good morning, John. May I help you?" she planted a smile on her lips, but her tone was slightly formal; this made the guy chuckle.

He was about to say something when other guests surrounded him.

"John, can we have a photo together?"

"My son admires you! Can you have a photo with him?" asked a middle-aged woman.

"Ah, sure!" he glanced at Nikki… his lips moving, speaking without a sound, 'I will be right back' is what John told Nikki.

John leisurely requested a series of photos, which took him long before he was at last free from his fans when a few asked for autographs. The security stepped in to settle the crowd.

Miss Mina witnessed the way John approached Nikki. It made her curious, and so she whispered at Nikki, "Do you know each other?"

"Ah, yes, Miss Mina. College days," Nikki replied.

"Oh, ex-boyfriend?" she teased.

"No, no! I never had a boyfriend back in College, or even in High School. "

"Really? How come?" Miss Mina gives a 'That's an unbelievable fact' stare at Nikki which makes her laugh.

Why do people disbelieve her when she tells them she never has a boyfriend? Oh, she has now, but that is just a pretense to cover up for when soon her belly is growing.

Finally, John went back to the Reception Counter. He was too tall. Nikki had to look higher. John probably is taller than Theo by two inches. She thought.

'Ugh.' Nikki shook her head. Why does she think of him early in the morning? She scolded herself. 'Focus on your job, Nikki Lindsey.'

"Ah, sorry about that." John apologizes when people abduct him.

She kept her smile as usual as she had to entertain their guests, whoever it was. "Er, nothing you should apologize for… you were a popular National and world athlete. People recognize and know you not only here in our country. But I am sure the entire world." she said with a slight smile on her face.

John is also a Brand Ambassador to many sports clothes here and Internationally. It could only be expected people know him well. But she doesn't like how John talks to her; as he was leaning on the countertop, she had to take three steps back for a comfortable proper distance. She finds it unpleasant that a guest chit-chats with a Receptionist like this during work.

"Well, I'm glad I could see you often here, Nikki."

"I am in training, yes," she replied plainly but has to put a smile on her face. It was her job to be always charming and approachable.

"Great! I know you will have it."

"Thank you."

"So, um, how about a coffee after work?" John invited Nikki with a wide smile.

"I'm sorry?"

"For old time sake? Catch up about each other... your family… How about it?"

"Ah. I'm afraid I have to refuse your invitation, John."

"Does your boyfriend mind if I ask you out? Is that what you're worried about?"

She doesn't like John's tone. He is arrogant. But what upsets her most is his overconfidence. So she refuses him again. "I'm sorry, John. I have to go home right away after work."

"I never see your boyfriend. I actually wanted to meet him. Do I know him? Is he from College?"

"You don't know him." Nikki began feeling irritated toward John. He was persistent.

"Come on, Nikki! We were not doing anything. We will only have a coffee." his tone has full of confidence.

But his last phrase made Nikki upset. She should not hope that John will treat her with respect even though they know each other. But his tone and action are saying that he thinks she is some kind of slut dating random men when her man is out of the picture. What is he thinking?

"Excuse me." an angry tone speaks up.

Seeing the man behind John, Nikki had an unpleasant feeling. She keeps her head down while talking to John, as she does not want to meet his gaze. It only irritates her to look at this guy. Now she wonders how long Theo has been standing there and how much he heard about their conversation. But she could see that John is ignoring Theo as he continues talking with her.

"We work under the same company now, so it should be a common thing for us coworkers."

"Reception Counter is a place for inquiries, not for courting." Theo pointed out.

"Who are you?" John turned around to confront the guy.

"It doesn't matter who I am. But you shouldn't bother the employees during their working hours. You just delay important business for guests like me who want reservations for my business meetings."

"Ah. I remember now. You are the guy who was with Nikki that night. Isn't your girlfriend that famous model? What is her name? My bad, I'm not good with a Chinese name."

"Would you step away? I need a room reservation."

"Spending a night with your girlfriend in the hotel?"

"Can't I reserve a room for myself?"

John laughs. "You can get a room from the other Receptionists. It doesn't have to be Nikki, is it?" John glances at Nikki, who listened patiently.

"You can flirt with the other Receptionist. Why would you waste Nikki's time? She is in training, and you are bothering her. It could be a bad mark on her records."

"I am a guest here too. Besides, why do you care about this so much? It seems you assume she is close to you. Who are you?"

"And who are you to self-entitled yourself to think it is okay to bother an employee?"

"Master Shang, Mr. John, there is no reason for you to argue. If both of you have business at this desk, then you came to the right place, but if none? You can both leave and talk somewhere else. I will only entertain guests who have an actual business in the hotel."

"I was here to inquire if the Meeting Hall I booked the other day was now ready. My clients will be here in half an hour from now. Also, I need a room, Nik. Give me the Presidential Suite."

"In a moment, Director Shang. I will contact the Department assigned to the rooms."

While Nikki speaks with certain people on the phone, Theo throws a mock glare at John.

"Now what are you trying to prove?" John asked.

"Nothing. Just know your place." Theo beamed. His glare flashes at John, who raised a brow.

"Huh. Really?" Pissed, John leaned forward and whispered to Theo. "Why? Have you already slept with Nikki? How was it? Is she goo—"

A powerful punch landed on John's face, knocking him to the floor. The punch is enough to daze him for several seconds.

"What are you guys doing!?" Nikki grabs Theo's arm when he steps toward John. It was an effort for her to catch him from behind the counter. She tightens her grip on his suit. "Stop it! Why are you starting a fight?"

"Do you know what he told me? I will beat him!"

"Just stop it! You need not start a fight!"

Theo noticed the firmness in her tone. After all, he doesn't want her to know what this bastard mentioned to him. "Okay, let me go now. You are pressing your belly to the counter."

It surprised her to hear him concerned instead. Theo was right. She is pressing her body to the desk, particularly her belly. In the end, Theo only shows he is worried about her and seems he is cooling down now.

Though he calms down immediately, he will not allow anyone to disrespect the woman he cherishes. Maybe things are just a secret by now, but at the right time, he will yell to the world how much he loves her, and no one can lay a hand on her.

John is now standing on his feet, planning to take revenge. But the Security staff is holding him, trying to calm him down.

"Let me go! I will teach that man who it is he is offended!"

"Calm down, Mr. John, sir, you should not offend Master Shang."

"What are you saying?" his forehead wrinkles. He chuckles when he realizes that they are treating this guy like a Super VIP. In which he, who is only a VIP guest... Even with the Crow Corporation backing his team, he was just an athlete compared to this businessman. But what intrigued him most was that he noticed how Nikki and this Master Shang look at and treat each other. What he told this guy was just a joke. He did not expect it would annoy him and that he would punch him. Besides, this guy has a fiancée. Could it be really true Nikki sleeping with him?

John ponders. Why does Nikki having an affair with this man? It doesn't sound right to him.

In the distance, the guests that were gossiping became quiet and watched the person walking toward the Reception Area.

"It's the Chairman!"