He is handsome indeed, very handsome. Unfortunately too handsome, not my type. Laurel immediately decided at their first glance. The Spanish-blooded man with copper gold skin and jet black curls and deep eyes looked too dangerous to be his type.
Meanwhile his new boss was just looking at her with a look of value, considering. So there was a long silence and Laurel was not allowed to sit down.
“Sit down.” Mr. White appeared to be smiling faintly, as if satisfied that he had decided something. “Do you know who I am?”
What kind of question is that? Laurel thought involuntarily frowned. Of course she did.
Mr. White smiled again, seemingly aware of the rhetoric in his question. “Ah, sorry I'm a little nervous.”
Again Laurel frowned, nervous? For meeting her? Impossible. This boss must be nervous about something else.
“We haven't met each other yet.” The man then stretched his slender fingers towards Laurel and she could not help but welcome the helping hand. “We'll just be informal right away, remembering me and you will often be in touch. Especially when Alin starts her maternity leave period, you can just call me Mr. White,” muttered the man after releasing his firm grip.
'Just'. Laurel was sometimes amused by her sharp analysis of words, but she just couldn't help it. Why did Mr. White use the word 'just' in his sentence? As if he had another name, wasn't his name really White?
The man cleared his throat. “Maybe you are wondering why you were called into this company. I have a reference from your university that you are the best graduate there. I am very happy to provide experience and space for new graduates like you to exploit your intelligence and abilities. I love hiring new graduates.” Mr. White seemed to be smiling and Laurel shook a little when she realized that when he smiled he looked extraordinarily handsome. “Because new graduates are usually easier to teach modern methods, they are easy to absorb knowledge and certainly they are very excited.” Mr. White paused for a moment to see if Laurel was listening to his words, then continued, “That's what I expect from you too, the ability to absorb new knowledge quickly and an extraordinarily high spirit, can you?”
“I can,” Laurel answered quickly and steadily. She sure can, she is very excited to learn new things here. The world of work is new to her and she believes she has the ability to learn quickly.
“Great.” Mr. White nodded in satisfaction. “Judging by your good academic figures, I'm sure you will also be good at practice. If so, welcome to this company, Miss Laurel, I hope we will cooperate well in the future.” The man stretched out his hand again and smiled very sweetly. “I was looking forward to it, Laurel.”
Laurel took the helping hand formally. “Of course, I will try my best.” Then she stood up and said goodbye back to his boss.
“Oh, Laurel?”
Laurel, who was at the door ready to open it, turned to look at Mr. White, who was still sitting upright in his chair.
“I heard you took public transportation to come here?”
Laurel nodded. “That's right, I use public transportation,” she replied, frowning and wondering, doesn't information like this seem less important for a big boss to know?
“And I know the location of your house is quite far.” Mr. White looked thoughtful, then gave Laurel a stern look. “I'll arrange an operational vehicle for you. We have a special employee shuttle facility for employees who live far away. Maybe you can ask Alin to sign up.”
“That's great!” Laurel's eyes lit up irresistibly, this employee shuttle facility would be of great help to her. Laurel can save on commuting costs which require changing mini-buses three times in one travel period, she will be able to save. “Thank you, Mr. White, I will ask Mrs. Alin.”
Mr. White nodded and Laurel stepped out of the room.
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She doesn't recognize me. Aaron unconsciously took a deep breath, relieved. Slowly he rubbed his face. Thankful that Laurel didn't realize how nervous he had been. How he struggled to present a firm and dignified figure, because such a figure could cover him from Laurel's suspicions.
I'm not the self-deprecated human I used to be, Laurel. You once told me to come to you when I had my pride again. Now I have, pride and all its attributes, maturity, wisdom, kindness. But somehow, I still don't feel worthy of seeing you. I am, the unforgivable human.
Aaron sighed softly and rested his head on his chair. Until when did he have to be like this? Can't admit his true self in front of the only woman he is aiming for? Until when did he have to be like this? Hiding? Shame to admit himself? Aaron didn't have an answer, he just felt it was better for him to choose the cowardly path, hiding in the shadows of White's figure.
Isn't it this way, you can more freely look after her? his conscience whispered and Aaron nodded his head involuntarily.
Yes, his decision was right. It would have been better if Laurel never found out his true identity. The wounds of the girl's heart had already healed, it wasn't right for him to break them with an encounter from the past that would definitely open up those old wounds.
“Mr. White.”The call made Aaron, who was working on their latest contractual agreement with a property company, lift his head. Aaron didn't really like the nickname, but at this company he had to be called 'White' because he wanted Laurel to work here. If he kept using the name Aaron, it would likely make Laurel suspicious and if she found out about it all, this would derail his plans.Aaron's secretary appeared at the door, looking nervous. “That… Mr. Mike wants to meet.”Aaron frowned, Mike is the CEO — for the Indonesian representative of a foreign company — who collaborates and invests in this company. Given how cold and cynical Mike looked, it was only natural that his secretary would be so nervous.“Invite him in.”“I have entered without you inviting.” Mike walked in without caring, and nodded at Aaron's secretary to make her leave and sat down on Aaron's living room sofa.
Laurel hastily entered the elevator carrying the folder containing the files Alin had handed her yesterday. Unfortunately, due to carelessness, the folder slipped from Laurel's hand and scattered on the floor of the elevator. Making Laurel nervously crouched down and picked up the papers on the floor. Until then she realized there was a pair of feet with expensive shoes and wrapped in black trousers made from expensive materials, was standing in front of her.Laurel raised her head and made direct eye contact with Mr. White, her new boss. The man stood up elegantly and stared at Laurel who was squatting beneath him with an amused glow in his eyes.“Need help?”Laurel grabbed all the papers scattered on the floor as quickly as possible. “Uh, no, Mr. White, sorry, I was careless.”Suddenly Mr. White was crouched in front of her, his strong hands but slender fingers helped Laurel pick up the scattered papers, then wordlessly handed th
Laurel smoothed her files, glancing at the clock, it was eight in the evening. Tomorrow's a busy day for Mr. White and thank goodness Laurel has finally got everything set up, even though she ended up having to miss the employee bus. The sound at the door made Laurel look up warily. Mr. White was standing there, looking like he had just returned from a business meeting outside. The man wrinkled his eyes at her. “Why are you still here?” Those eyes are really sharp, Laurel thought. She then replied, “Er, I finished the files first, for tomorrow.” Aaron gave her an unpleasant look. “Next time just leave the job and continue tomorrow.” He glanced at his watch. “It's too late for work, you should be home and resting. I'll have the driver take you home.” Laurel shook her head in panic. “No need, I can take the mini-bus—” “Follow your boss's orders!” Aaron's glare made Laurel swallowing hard. “Before that, I want us to talk in my room. Would you mind making
“Mr White's annual party was always lively,” Alin smiled while sitting at Laurel's table.She already looked tired carrying her growing belly, her maternity leave was only a few days away, but she looked excited. “The food is absolutely high class, Mr White is really not stingy with us, his employees. You can't miss it.”Laurel laughed and played with the pen in her hand. “Are all employees invited?”“Of course, and most of them won't miss it. The year-end party at Mr White's house is one of the things you've been waiting for, you're coming, right, Laurel?”Brian had invited her to come together. Laurel thought to herself, suddenly feeling warm. She hadn't known Brian that long, but somehow it all felt right. They can chat for hours without feeling bored. Even Laurel realized that their relationship could go further.“Your cheeks are flushed.” Alin laughed. “You're coming with Mr. Br
It's true what Alin said yesterday, Mr. White is really not stingy with his employees. The party he held in his house was very elegant with a sumptuous and extraordinary food menu. Servants stood back and forth offering snacks and drinks on the trays. While on the buffet table, the food seemed inexhaustible.“It's so busy here.” Brian grasped Laurel's arm gently. “Maybe we should step aside so we don't get hit.”They came late to the party. Because Brian was late to pick her up earlier, they missed the opening ceremony, the greeting by Mr. White before the meal began. Now all the guests have mingled, chatting with each other, enjoying a meal.The party was held in the garden in Mr White's very beautiful backyard. The house is western style with white paint dominating the whole building and the other dominant color is green. The color fills the wide expanse of neatly arranged grass, with dim yellow lights, adding to the exotic atmosphere o
“Would you like a drink?”The party is over and the guests are home. Only Laurel was still sitting in Aaron's modern kitchen. After the incident Aaron escorted her there and told her to sit down and calm down, told the servant to provide her with warm chocolate. He left Laurel to meet his guests, and promised to take her home later.As long as she was left alone, Laurel continued to contemplate, the incident repeated in her eyes. How very unexpected. Is it so free about Brian's life that he can just flirt with any woman he meets at parties? Pain stabbed into her chest, causing her to sigh repeatedly. At least she hadn't fallen in love with Brian too much, at least she hadn't taken her feelings too far….It seemed that Laurel had been struggling with her thoughts for a long time, because the party was finally over. Mr. White came to see her and sat with her in the kitchen, looked at her nearly empty cup of warm chocolate and offered another dri
Gently but passionately he laid Laurel's body down. The girl was already resigned in his arms, and Aaron was very, very tempted to have her, that instant.His body pressed against Laurel's body, his fingers parted her dress, traced Laurel's thighs gently, upward, until then touched her femininity. Aaron's fingers played gently, knowing that the place had never been touched before and was very sensitive.Laurel twitched feeling a strange sensation stinging in the center of her femininity when Aaron's fingers played there. Aaron was such a master, knowing her most sensitive spot, then moving his fingers around there making Laurel feel a strange pleasure she had never dared imagine before.While Aaron was responding to Laurel's gesture with enthusiasm, his manhood had hardened, pressing against his trousers. Want to immediately feel Laurel's body and immerse himself in her femininity without any restrictions."You want it, honey? Answer me, ”Aaron's vo
Laurel let her whole body splashed by the hot shower in the bathroom. Feel confused. Her head was still throbbing, but at least her mind had begun to focus. She was completely naked with Mr White, on the bed in the man's private room. Have they made love?If so, why didn't Laurel feel any difference? Laurel had never made love to another man before, so she didn't know. But from what she had heard, the first moment was a painful moment. And the pain will be felt for a while. But at the moment she felt nothing. There was no difference in her body, no pain that was said to be felt in her womanhood long after the first night. Laurel hesitated. Did she really sleep with Mr. White last night?Her mind hoped that it didn't really happen, maybe they just fell asleep together and didn't go too far, right? But ... Mr White's attitude was so intimate and sensual, it implied that they had become lovers ...Tears rolled down Laurel's eyes, tears of confusion and frustration.