"Good morning, Sir!" People around me said at the same time, but I couldn't open my mouth. I can't even move my whole body, I feel like I enter a tiger’s den without knowing.
Why is it still like this, does fate want to play with me?!
Am I just dreaming or is it him, I can see that he called me thirty thousand! But what, he's not the CEO I saw when I applied... Maybe he's just a bodyguard, but he doesn't have anyone else with him.
I want to pull my hair, I feel like I'm going crazy.
"You can go and do your things, it's not even time for work yet. Enjoy some coffee first.” He sweetly smiled at everyone but faded when he looked at me again. He grinned again and went to the elevator, only then I breathed a sigh of relief.
"To all new employees, please come to the third floor. Look at the meeting room no.3 in the right corner, Thank you!” The voice of a woman from the speaker echoed in the surroundings, other employees who were also newly hired crowded the elevator.
There are a few who already know each other, there are a few who are starting to find a friend. While I'm just quiet on the side, I hope I’m like everyone who is a sociable person.
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As expected, a woman was waiting for us inside the meeting room. If you look closely, she seems to be younger than me, I can't help but glance at everyone. They seem to be younger than me...
"As you can see, the new CEO arrived. We have no time to inform the newbies about it, the former CEO got hospitalized and decided to sign the legalization to transfer the handling of the company to his son, some might hear it already in the news." The woman looks at us.
A few of us nodded while others said they read it on the internet, I can't answer... What was I doing last night...? I was just with the new CEO and did stupid things!
I want to cry, what happened to me in this job?!
"Excuse me, if I'm not mistaken you are the new secretary, right?" The woman asks causing everyone to look at me.
A forced smile was all I could do and nodded, she looked at me from head to toe and looked back at my face again. She couldn't hide the grimace on her lips, it was obvious that she didn't like what she was seeing.
"Okay, others can go to the respective station except you." She pointed her finger at me, "We just need to talk about something for a while."
As she said, the others left and went to their respective departments, "is there anything else I should know?" I asked and clenched my hands tightly because of nervousness.
"Not really, it's just that... Look at your dress, did you even put an effort to iron it and your face and hair; Your job is secretary of the CEO of JNH company and you should be aware that you need to look presentable all the time.” The tone of her voice was a bit annoyed.
I want to explain that I ironed my clothes and fixed them, the powers that be just couldn't handle it because of the keep but I stopped myself, even if I say that she probably won't understand that.
"I'm sorry, I will do my best next time." I bowed as a sign that I accepted my mistake.
I heard the sound of her tongue, "Next time, tsk, you haven't even started, you're already using that word. Go ahead, go and fix yourself, Sir is waiting for you in the office." She said and was the first to leave the meeting room.
First, it was at home, now this.
I can't help being disappointed in myself, what goes wrong?
Why does it seem like everywhere I go there is something wrong? Destiny doesn't agree with what I want to happen. I was already exhausted from being a positive person; how long should I pretend that everything was fine?
I don't know how to deal with my boss, firstly because of my appearance, secondly, because I'm not in the mood, and thirdly... Because of what happened last night!
Even though I had not been feeling well about everything since morning, I headed for the elevator again and hit the top floor where his office was, trying to calm my heartbeat because I was drowning in nervousness.
I was startled when the elevator rang and opened, I couldn't stop being amazed. Compared to the first floor, you wouldn't think it was an office, the view is relaxing.
"Finally, you are here." The sexy voice I heard that night once again echoed by my side.
I slowly turned my neck to him and immediately put on my business smile, "S-Sir, good morning."
A silly smile appeared at me but his gaze was so cold that he didn't like what he was seeing, "the world is too small, wow!" He sarcastically said.
"T-that's... I'm sorry Sir, I don't know what you mean." I said desperately not being able to look at him.
"Oh really?" He said in amazement and grabbed something from his pocket, a leather brown wallet. "So, I shouldn't thank you for this three thousand?" He took out the three thousand which was a bit crumpled and waved it in front of me.
"I-I really don't know what you mean..." I couldn't finish what I was going to say when he stepped closer to me.
"Aren't you enjoying my performance to the point you left three thousand as a tip for me? Why are you acting like that now?" He said seriously and stepped even closer to me.
I couldn't help but take a step back, afraid about what he would do. I opened my mouth but no words came out, I didn't know what to say.
"Tsk, fine if you will act like you don't know me. Let's see how long you can act like that," He bent down and put his mouth close to my ear, "my secretary."
I don't know if I will be happy that my station is close to my boss and I won't get tired of walking whenever he needs me, however, since I started earlier, I can feel his gaze on me even if I don't look at him.I know that even if I lie, I can't hide the truth, but I also can't admit it face to face that I was with him last night."Ms. Clemente, can you come here? I want you to check this meeting if it's good for my schedule, there are important business partners." He said seriously, wearing anti-rad glasses that made him even more handsome. "Hey, did you hear me?""Oh! Yes, Sir!” I hurriedly stood up and approached him, "W-What company are they?" I bent down to look at what was written on his computer."Here, they are from GTY company. The one supplying fabric to us, the summer is near so I want to talk to them about it.” He discusses all the details I should be aware of, so I lean closer to him to hear everything.A wrong decision on my part, our faces were only a few inches apart.
"Yay! Try this, Sir!” One of the men on the side said I'm the one who gets feeling full every time I glance at the plate in front of him because of them. Meat, squid, and fresh vegetables, that he can't consume in one sitting."You too, Lia, try these meats and seafood. I'm sure you'll like it," One of the women handed me freshly grilled meat and plates of seafood, at least she was able to offer me compared to others who didn't care at all about me."Thank you," I answered with a smile and one of the men handed me a glass of wine. "Oh, come on! I can't drink, we have a meeting tomorrow." I tried to refuse but he didn’t back down."Eh, if you don't drink it, Sir should do it for you then." He joked and held the glass in front of our boss.I immediately panicked and reached for it, "All right, I-I'll drink it!" I laughed awkwardly and chugged it, the bitterness rolled down my throat, and I immediately took the meat and chewed it. “D-Done!”They all cheered because of what I’d done, I lo
I don't remember what happened before, I just saw myself sitting inside his car. He was busy driving while singing along to the song on the radio, I kept staring at him even more.I just want to turn off the radio and listen to his voice alone."Are you planning to pierce my cheek with your gaze?" He joked without looking at me."N-no, I'm just surprised that you can sing too. It's so obvious that the world favors you too much, I’m confident you are also aware of it.” I said bitterly, I made it crystal clear that I was envious about it.Though I did not mean to be like that, my mouth is starting to talk randomly because of the alcohol!"What do you think of me, it's not my fault I've been so blessed." He shrugged his shoulders and laughed softly. "Isn't it better like this? I mean, we talk without awkwardness between us.”How can I agree with what he said? Once the effect of alcohol has disappeared from my system, I will not be able to look at him again. Not a chance I can be like thi
Darius's POVA small grin started to form on my lips as I looked at her in the side mirror, If I will be honest, I've met hundreds of women in my life but she's one of the rarest funny ones. I never thought that in that one night, I would meet someone like her and to the extent that she's my secretary now.I was shocked when I saw her familiar face, I thought my eyes were just playing tricks on me. At first, I wanted to find her after she insulted me with the three thousand tips, I mean, I did my best to satisfy her how could three thousand…Ah, never mind about that.I immediately felt my senses every time I remembered the incident when I woke up and she was no longer by my side, she slapped me with her money as if I were a gigolo for real.I vowed that I would find her and I would make her realize that I'm more than that, but who would know that she is that kind of woman?Couldn't help but chuckle again, "Now, maybe I can drink a few cups of alcohol before going home."I went to the
"Lia!" I heard her scream as she immediately greeted me when I opened the door, her eyebrows almost tangled. "Why did you just come home, do you know what time is it and you didn't even manage to call us?!""Honey..." Dad tried to calm her but she gently pushed Dad's hand that was holding her.She stepped forward until she was only a few inches away from me, "Lia, think about your dad and me who are worried about you. We already let you last night to do whatever you want, and if you are angry because I said something bad to Sara then let me know; it's not like this that you made us worry."I opened my mouth but I couldn't say anything to what my Mom said, I didn't even know if I should speak or keep my mouth shut and let her say whatever she wanted. I know I’m wrong for not informing them about the welcome party but why did she jump to the conclusion that I'm doing it for them to worry?I just shook my head, "I'm sorry, it won't happen again.""Hey, how many times have I heard that fr
We are now sitting inside the car to go to the restaurant that Sir Darius asked me to reserve for the meeting, I look glance at him and outside the window. From earlier until now, no one has tried to speak.And, I have no idea how to lighten the atmosphere around me.I'm even more nervous for later, if he's not in the mood because of what happened, the meeting might be affected."What are you thinking, your face... Is your stomach hurt and you want to go to the bathroom?" Hesitant, he asked me.I felt ashamed, I know I'm not that physically beautiful but... Do I look like I need to do CR when I'm nervous?!"T-That's not it, Sir." I tried to laugh even though the truth was that I couldn't look at him anymore, "a-are you okay now, Sir?"His eyebrows almost met as he looked at me again with confusion, "What do you mean, I'm okay since earlier though.""No, I mean... Before we left the guy said something that made the atmosphere so awkward." I bit my lower lips, is it right to talk about
"What kind of question is that, Raziel?" Darius's voice was seriously threatening as he stared at Raziel, "Asking something like that is not appropriate, she's my secretary.""I did not ask something that will harm any of you, though." He looked at me, "Did you feel harassed by my question?""T-that's..." I looked at Darius, "I don't know." I quickly bent my head to avoid the two of them looking at me."See, she doesn't feel harassed at all. So why are you even reacting like that, Darius?” He asked as if teasing him more and more.Sir Darius was unable to answer when Rachel back again from the bathroom, “Hmm? Is there something wrong, why do you guys look like that?” She asked curiously while looking at us one after another."It's nothing, your brother is just being himself again in front of my secretary." Sir Darius said emphatically causing Rachel to laugh for reasons I don't know, and... but I don't want to know it at, though."Gosh, brother! When are you going to change that attit
"Come here, Lia" he called me as he sat on the swivel chair with his two legs apart, "you said you will do it right?"Even though my knees were getting soft, I slowly stepped closer to him, but the speed of my heart still couldn’t calm at all, especially since I could feel his gaze on my every move.“Stop!” I immediately stopped walking when he suddenly spoke, I couldn't stop myself from looking at him with surprise."Why?" I'm wondering, don't tell me that I'm doing something wrong and that he doesn't like it to the point he lost his interest now...His hand moved which was immediately followed by my gaze, his finger pointed to the middle place between his thighs, "Crawl over here, Lia." He ordered."T-That's..." I answered hesitantly, unable to think of the right words to say. I did not expect him to make me do something like that, is he really serious right now?I looked at him again and took a step back in shock, his eyes looking at me so deeply. I can feel the coldness every time