Its been two weeks since I started working here, and its been good, my colleagues have been really accommodating and helpful and I also didn't miss the pitiful look they give me once in a while and my instincts tell me its because I'm working for Mr. Basma.
He couldn't be that bad, nah
He's only human, right?
Right!
Today's the day I meet my supposedly devilish boss, I'm both anxious and terrified at the same time. To be honest, I can't help but dislike him a little, from the way people talk about him and also my little experience from working for him. You must be wondering how I've been working for him without seeing him for two weeks. Well, he's been assigning me duties through the Deputy Manager.
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"We are going to have to start the meeting without him". One of the high ranked managers spoke up.
"No, we can't, you know how he gets when things are not done the way they're supposed to, and he's never late". One of the shareholders said to the manager.
It went on like this for a while. All the managers and shareholders trying to get each other from starting without 'him'. As, they were talking a really handsome man entered and the whole place became really silent that you could hear if a pin drops. I already thought it was Mr.Basma until he announced.
"The C.E.O, MR.Basma, and his personal assistant". Immediately he said it, I was both confused and anxious.
His P.A is with him?
Then, what am I?
I was lost in my thoughts but the watchful eyes of everyone in this board meeting brought me back to reality, and I was asking myself 'why exactly are all this people looking at me?'.
"Miss Lackley?". The handsome guy called.
"That's me". I answered, terribly nervous.
"Aren't you Mr.Basma's PA?". He asked and right now I feel so stupid but I caught on and went out the back door to enter with Mr. Basma. I got out and headed for the front door of the board room when I saw 'him'. OMG, I'm really gonna faint right now, I feel like I should run away but from what? Its not like I did anything wrong, but I'm so shy I could really faint right now.
"Are you just going to stand there gawking at me or are we gonna attend thus meeting?". He said with a deep voice that I kinda liked, I am angry right now, he really thought I was gawking at him? Ugh is there anything to gawk at?
Yeah, his handsome face.
Or his hot and sexy body.
Or his taunting kissable lips
Or... Okay I need to stop now.
"Let's head in then". I replied after collecting myself, we walked in and the meeting lasted an hour. When he said an hour, I was thinking there was gonna be an additional minute but not even a second was wasted as he immediately got up after an hour and I had to run to jeep up with him as he was a pole compared to me.
We got to 'our' office. Well, the door to mine is inside his office, so as soon as we entered, I practically flew into my office as I felt really uncomfortable being with him.
I can't believe that the first guy I had sex with is my boss.
Way to go, Trina.
The intercom suddenly buzzed and I answered, knowing fully well who it is from.
"I need you in my office, right now". He demanded and cit the call before I could even respond. Rude, no please? Ugh. I already hate working here and its just the first day I'm working with him.
I walked into Hus office to find his sleeves rolled up and files in his hand with one sexy a** glass really focusing on what he is doing on his laptop. If that's supposed to get to me I'm sorry Mr Basma but that ain't gonna affect me.
"You needed me Sir?". I asked and he lifted his eyes from the laptop he was so engrossed in and said.
"Yes, take a seat". And I sat, waiting for what he wanted to ask or 'demand' me to do.
Its over 30 minutes now and he has not said anything, still typing away in his laptop, its so quiet and boring here that I cannot help but doze off.
I woke up to his face just above mine, he didn't even move or make an attempt to move, so I stood up and straightened myself up.
"I'm sorry, Sir". I said, fidgeting but I masked it as I was already scared he'd fire me.
"Its fine, I liked watching you sleep, its cute". He said, grabbing my hand as I yanked it out of his grasp.
"I'll be in my office if you need me Sir". I said as I walked away, feeling his gaze burning holes in my back, but I didn't turn back.
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Its already time to close and I concluded my work, bringing out my mirror to check my face, I wore no makeup but didn't wanna look like a rat cause whenever I get worked up, I look really bad.
"Hey, I could drive you home". Mr. Basma proposes.
"I'm fine thank you". I answered, keeping my words as short as I could cause being close to him brings some really unofficial memories.
Then I turned and headed to wards the door but one I got to the elevator, he grabbed by hand, and to be honest I really don't know where he came from.
"Yes, Sir". I asked, removing my hand once again from his grasp but he took my hand again and said the words u never expected I'd hear.
"I missed you". He said, staring straight into my eyes, compelling me not to look away but once I found my voice, I asked.
"Excuse me?". I asked trying to convince myself that what I just heard was a mistake, he couldn't actually have missed me. It was just a one night stand, something he should have forgotten about, something I hoped he'd have forgotten the second I found out he was my boss.
"I said, I missed you and I mean it. I did". The words rang in my head, a part of me is happy that the first time I had a one night stand, the guy remembered, but another part of me is really not happy that personal issues are getting in the way of work
I missed you', He Said.
When he said he missed me days back, I thought he'd be nice but nah, he's a full blown jerk. He's been sending me on ridiculous errands like the other day, he told me to look for a file at the library, I found it after some hours only to find out that he gave me the wrong name and section to find it, and yeah, I had to go back to sort those goddamn files again and he didn't even apologise. "Miss Lackley, I need you in my office right now". There he goes again, ordering me around. I swear one day I'm gonna snap even though the pay is beautiful. "You called, Sir?". I asked faking a small smile. "Yes, I'll need you to e-mail Crain industries about the issue I told you about earlier and visit the building to collect the document from the personal assistant of the CEO". He said, typing away and not even sparing me a glance. "Okay Sir but I'm assuming they're-". I was saying until he cut me off like he knew what was in my head. "Expecting you? Yes they are and they're waiting so be fast
After slamming the door yesterday, I just went home to cry my eyes out for two reasons; one I just lost a job and two, I lost my virginity to a jerk. I didn't regret it that night but now I do. Well, enough moping for me. Today's a new day and I'm gonna make the best of it by making it fun even though I've got no friends or family. So I made pancakes and eggs and ate to my fill, cuddled up in my oversized hoodie and switched Netflix on. I've been watching for a few minutes only to get a call."Ugh who's this human disturbing my peace. Is a lil time alone too much to ask?". I say to myself just as I was reaching for my phone. OMG what am I gonna say or do... But wait, why is he calling me?Y'all know who's calling? Guess, come on.It's LAWRENCE FU**ING BASMA."Hello Mr. Bas---" . He didn't even let me complete my sentence. " What time is it?". What a strange question."Uhm, It's 11:14, why do you ask?". I was utterly confused right now."Weren't you supposed to be at work by 9 am,
It's 2:am and I still am finding it difficult to sleep. Mr. Basma or should I say Lawrence left about an hour ago. He said 'i can't bring myself to leave, can I just stay over?'. He asked but I declined cause I know we ain't just gon sleep.You know what I'm talking about 😁Now waking up, it feels like I didn't even sleep at all and funny thing is that I'm not even feeling exhausted or tired. He'll, I'm excited, something that hasn't happened for a while.I got ready in thirty minutes and got to the office way too easy as I didn't see any employee here. I guess I'm just excited to see him, I thought but was interrupted by a woman's laughter.I wasn't as early as I thought then.What I saw next didn't shock me, it just felt like a slap on the face and I deserve it.I saw 'him' hugging a woman very intimately and kissing both her cheeks. Not being able to look anymore, I just turned and walked towards the elevator, preparing my professional face so I can get by today."Trina, I need yo
We kept on making out for a while, we even wanted to go further but I stopped when I heard a shutter sound. "What happened?". Lawrence asks not expecting my sudden jerk."I'm sorry, I know it's too early for this but I couldn't help myself, I'm really sorry Trina". He said, melting my heart further, and I could already see him blaming himself so I replied before he blames himself further."You're sweet, but that wasn't the reason why I stopped. I heard a shutter sound and I hope our pictures weren't taken if not it's gonna cause an uproar... You know you're famous and all". 'I said in panic cause I'm not ready for this we aren't even in a relationship and...'"Hey hey, it's fine... I didn't hear anything so I'm pretty sure you're mistaken okay? Don't panic". He said in a calm and soothing voice that I instantly calmed down."Okay fine, so where were we?". I said coming closer to kiss him but he turned away.HE TURNED AWAY HE JUST REJECTED MY KISSESOMG, is he already abandoning me
"The Rainers? Who are they?". I asked Jace but he just looked away like it was a forbidden subject."It's not my story to tell Trina, excuse me for a minute". He says and walks out making me frustrated who are these rainers? "They are bad news, that's all you need to know". Lawrence said with his blank facial mask back on but that just made me angry."So you're not going to tell me about them, when it's obvious that they are dangerous and could harm me? Do I look like a baby to you?. I need to know". I said without taking a breath, I really need to know so I can protect myself right?Or was I too forward?"You don't understand, if I tell you about them, you'll be harmed so just drop it". He said with a harsher tone and although I'm more furious I calm down."Okay then, fine". I said and he looked taken aback by my response, but his faced also shows deep concern and he walks up to me."I'm sorry but I can't tell you, please understand. I can't loose you". He spoke in a soft tone.But
Lawrence's P.O.VI've known for a while how I feel about her but I can't bring myself to admit that its love.It's a weak feeling, that I can't afford to have, it has hurt me, cause me to loose a lot, brought out great selfishness in me, and I vowed that I wouldn't love anyone again. Then, she came around and destroyed all my plans of never loving again without me noticing until I fell deep.Since the day I set my eyes on her at the board room, I knew but I acted tough and rough towards her thinking that will make it either reduce or stop but it just made it grow stronger as I couldn't bear to see her cry or upset especially because of me.I don't know what to do cause it's driving me insane just to look at her and not be able to show her what and how I feel.Since she came into my life, I haven't hurt anyone, thrown any anger tantrum or even fired anyone. There's this serene calmness that washes over me when she's around.I'll have to keep my feelings at bay because her safety is m
Trina's P.O.V What I saw when I opened the door was pure panic on his face. His facial expressions have become more visible lately, before you couldn't tell what he was thinking but now I seem to be able to read into almost very emotion he feels."What happened Lawrence?". I said already also in panic mode, cause I'm sure seeing someone that doesn't ever have a facial expression express panic in all his features, would make anyone panic. The way he slumped on the wall by my door, the way his face looked like he was having an attack and his voice, oh his voice sounded scratchy and tired, of course I couldn't help but panic too."Oh, you're okay. You're okay". He breathed out and you don't need an interpreter to tell you that it was a breath of relief, this should've made me confused but I know that this has to do with the Rainers."I am, are you". I had to ask cause he was the one looking sick, but he answered me with a bone crushing hug, I should love this hug but my bones seem like
Lawrence's P.O.VIt's been three days since I brought Trina here, and although it's unreal living with her, I can't shake off the feeling that we are being watched. I have surveillance all over the house but I'm still on edge maybe because Trina doesn't want to stay in the same room with me and it's messing with my head, every time I hear something drop, my heart speeds up. The message the Rainers sent me didn't help matters either 'we're everywhere, and we'll get what we want'. I never get scared or shaken but back then I had nothing to loose, now I have Trina and I can't loose her, it would kill me. You must have wondered why I haven't gone to the police or used my connections to get back at the Rainers for what they did but I can't, due to the fact that they have a lot of dirt on me as much as I have on them. When they took Diana from me, in a fit of rage I ordered my men to kill Vincent Rainers mother and I didn't regret it cause Diana died over a stupid misunderstanding."Law