Five months later
I've been at this job for five months and have gotten used to it. I learned how things work here and got to meet more people. Not everyone who works here is cruel. Olivia is my assistant, and she is the most cheerful person in the office. Aiden assigned her as my assistant after seeing that I and Ema did not get along. I couldn't stand her and her attitude. I mean, I understand she is the 'boss's assistant' and seems to be more than that, but it doesn't explain why she hates me so much. Olivia helped me and taught me how things work around here. She explained to me the basic roles in the workplace and told me what I was allowed to do and what not. She is basically my personal counselor. She gave me a little character description of each of the employees that work here so that I would know how to interact with them and who not to talk to. She has been working here for almost 5 years, so she basically knows everyone.
It's been 5 months of me working as hard as I can so I don't get fired, and it seems that I'm getting pretty good at my job, but my main concern is the big boss. I know Aiden is like the second boss and is in charge of everything around here. Olivia informed me that, apart from Aiden, the lawyer, and the assistant, no one had ever seen 'the big boss.' That's what she calls him, which sometimes makes me laugh. Who is this mysterious man who refuses to reveal his identity? I and Olivia were organizing some documents that had arrived this morning and had to be placed in the right order before the end of the day.
''Hey, Olivia, can I ask you a question?''
"Yeah, go on,'' she says as she takes some files and puts them in the important file spot.
''Do you know why the preview lawyer gave up on this position?'' To be honest, I have been dying to ask this question for quite some time. Why would anyone leave this job with such a good payment?
''Oh, Aiden didn't tell you." She looked me in the eyes with a shocked look.
''No.''
''He didn't give this job up, honey. He was found dead by his girlfriend in his apartment. They say that he killed himself, but I don't believe this. Some voices say that the night before he was found dead he had a huge argument with the boss and then he was found dead.''
''What?'' I say this in a scared tone. I could feel my heart beating faster.
''Don't worry, Elly. These are just some theories. Nothing will happen to you, don't be scared. "
''Yeah, it's easy for you to say. You're my assistant, not someone's lawyer, who doesn't even show his face.'' To be honest, I wasn't so scared. As long as I don't make him mad and do as he tells me and don't start arguments, everything will be OK. Anyway, if he makes a move on me, I will beat his soul out of his body. I started getting self-defense lessons again and learned how to use a gun just in case I needed to use one. I hope not.
''Don't laugh it's not funny,'' I say to Olivia, who has burst into laughter from what I said earlier.
"I'm sorry, but you have to see your face," she laughs.
"Do you want something to eat because I'm hungry and haven't eaten anything all day?" she asks, trying to change the subject, her hand on her stomach, trying to catch her breath from laughing.
''Yes, I am starving too.''
''Ok. let's grab something in the cafeteria and get back to work because if we don't we're going to spend the rest of the night here and I don't want that.''
"Okay, let's go, since I don't want that either," I say, getting up from our chairs. I stretched my body and felt my muscles gradually relax. We'd been sitting in these chairs for hours, and I was starting to feel my body go numb.
We rushed into the cafeteria and ordered two avocado toasts, ate them as quickly as we could, and returned to my office to finish and get home. As we were heading to my office, we passed by the boss's office, and I couldn't resist taking a glance. I reached the door slowly and grabbed the handle, gently pulling it down to go inside, but Olivia pulled me out and wouldn't allow me.
''Hey, why did you do that?'' I say to her with an annoyed tone.
''No one is allowed to go in there except if the big boss calls you. Plus it's locked, so you couldn't get in there and if you wanted to,'' she says, with a devilish smile on her face. I knew she was dying to see what was inside too. We went back to work, but I couldn't resist asking questions.
''So you told me that no one has ever seen the boss, but how does he get into his office without anyone seeing him.''
"They say there are other ways for him to get in there. But, to be honest, I'm not sure. " She shrugged her shoulders.
It's 7 p.m., I'm exhausted, and I don't believe I can be in this office any longer. Finally, Olivia and I organized all of the paperwork and left the building. Olivia's boyfriend was already waiting for her outside, so I kissed her goodbye and grabbed my phone to get a cab because Bella had borrowed my car today so she could see her parents. It is winter now, and I wanted her to be comfortable. She hasn't seen them in over a year and a half. I was dialing for a cab when I felt a hand on my shoulder, which immediately caught my attention and I turned around as fast as I could.
''Hey hey, it's just me Aiden. Relax.'' he raises his hand.
''Omg. You scared me.''
''I am sorry I didn't mean to scare you. I am so sorry. I just wanted to ask what are you doing waiting here in the middle of this cold?''
''I was calling for a cab so I could go home.'' I raised my phone.
''I can take you home. It's not a problem.''
''No thanks, I am just calling for a cab. You don't have to worry about me.''
''I am going to take you home. End of discussion. " He says now with a serious voice, fixing his suit, and I didn't want to make him mad. We waited for his car to come, and he opened the passenger seat for me, and I went into his car. He went to the driver's seat and closed the door.
''Sorry for talking to you that way, but it was the only way so you could let me take you home,'' he says with a softer voice now.
''That's OK, you don't need to apologize.''
''Now can you tell me where you live so you can go home?'' I told him where I lived and he started driving. All the way to my house was silent. No words were spoken. Thank God the traffic was light and we arrived quickly.
''Nice neighborhood. It looks quiet,'' he says, looking around from his car.
''Yeah, it is. Thank you for driving me home. I appreciate it.'' I say trying to be polite.
''No problem. This is the least I can do.'' Aiden says, and I could tell that he wants to say something else.
''What is it? I can tell you want to say something to me.'' I say, but immediately regret what I just said. His face is now seriously looking me dead in the eye.
''There is going to be a dinner tomorrow for the return of our boss from his business trip, and I would appreciate it if you..... Would you like to be my partner just for tomorrow? It's OK if you don't want to.'' I could see his cheeks flushing and his eyes darting to his hands as he fiddled with the lighter. Did he just really ask me to be his partner? Why me? All these questions are in my head, but I just ignore them, realizing that I was sitting there not saying a word and making the situation more awkward.
''Yes. It's not a problem.'' It will be nice to be Aiden's date. I mean, he seems like a nice guy. Plus, I get to see my boss.
''Ok. I'll pick you up here at 8,'' he says with his eyes focused on mine. I got out of the car, said goodbye, closed the door, and went into my apartment. I can't believe that Aiden just asked me to be his date for tomorrow.
I went up to my apartment and unlocked the door and got in. I looked around and everything was so quiet. It looks weird now that Bella isn't around anymore. I miss her bits of advice. I will miss the messes she made in the kitchen when she tried new recipes that she saw on YouTube. I got myself into my pajamas and lay in bed. I was so excited about tomorrow. Aiden asked me to be his partner. Of all the girls that are in the company, he asked me, and finally, I got to see our boss. There are words that the boss is ridiculously hot, and this only made me want to see him more.
I awoke before my alarm went off. I had to be ready by 8:00 pm, and with my make-up skills, I'm hoping to make it there on time. Even if all of the YouTubers came together and talked me through everything step-by-step, I'd still be the worst. I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth before going to the kitchen to eat. After finishing breakfast, I began doing some housework. Everything looks so boring now that Bella has gone to her parents, and I can't wait for her to come back.I went to the bathroom, filled the bathtub with warm water, and threw in a coconut bath bomb. I walked to the kitchen, got a glass of white wine, went to the bathroom, put on some music, removed my clothes, and got into the bathtub, feeling my muscles relax while listening to music and just enjoying the peace.I've been searching for my father for six months now. Even the smallest clue could help me, yet no one knows anything. I even looked up the hospital where my mother tol
''Dam. I think I am becoming a whore.''''Why? What happened?''''You know, last night I went with Aiden to the dinner that was organized for our boss's return?''''Yes, I remember.''''All was going according to my predictions. I dressed and did my make-up by myself and tried to watch my steps so I didn't break my face with those high hills.''''Wait a minute, you did your makeup by yourself?''''Yes. I think I am getting pretty good at it. But that's not the point. Guess who my boss is?''"Elly, how can I know who your boss is?''''The guy you saw me dancing at the club.''''Wait a minute. What club? I don't rememb...''''Bella I know you saw me. Drop the act.'' I interrupted her.''I am sorry,'' she said, and I could hear her giggle through the phone. She can be such a child sometimes. ''But that still doesn't explain how you became a whore.''''I went to the bathroom so I could text you about the latest news, and he had followed me and caught me in the bathroom.''''Aaaaand...."'
I didn't sleep. To be correct, I couldn't sleep. All I did was stare at the ceiling the entire night. Why the hell would someone pay a guy to stalk me? I am the most boring person in the whole world, and paying someone to stalk me was really something that would never cross my mind in a million years. I thought of every possible reason why this guy was chasing me. It's now 7 a.m. and I have to get ready for work. I was so tired and my hands were hurting so much, but I just ignored them and started to get ready for work. I went to the bathroom and washed my face and brushed my teeth. Then I started to do my make-up and got dressed. I took my keys and my laptop and headed out of the apartment, closing the door behind me. The traffic was light and I arrived at work on time. Olivia was already waiting for me with our coffee in her hands. ''God you have no idea how much I love you right now,'' I say to her while I take the coffee off her hand and take a sip. ''You're welcome,'' she says
It's been two days since the last time I slept. The fear was getting the best of me, and I started to get paranoid about everything. I started to look for a new house so at least I could feel a bit safe. I am so tired and I haven't had a shower in two days. I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to take a quick shower. The warm water relaxed my muscles but not my mind. I got out of the shower and wrapped myself in towels and brushed my teeth. Today I didn't bother myself putting on makeup. I got dressed in one of my work costumes, put my hair in a messy bun, and headed out of the apartment. I didn't care how I looked I just wanted this nightmare to be over. I parked my car at my usual spot and got in. Olivia wasn't waiting at the main entrance, which is a bit odd, but Aiden was. ''Someone is looking hot today,'' he says looking me up and down. ''I am not in the mood to talk to Aiden, so please stop it,'' I say to him with a tired expression. ''Two black coffees plea
Last night, I had the worst sleep I have had in my entire life, but I got to sleep. It's 6 am and I am still lying on the couch staring at the ceiling. I had to get up early so no one would see that I slept in the office. I got up and went to the door unlocking it carefully. I went to the bathroom, washed my face, and tried to fix my hair. Then headed to the office and closed the door. I went to my desk, sat on my chair, and opened my laptop. I finished all my work yesterday so now I am just pretending to work and start thinking of the best lie that I can come up to Aiden. I am still in the same clothes as yesterday and I don't want him to find out that I slept in the office. God my back hurts so much and my whole body is in pain. It's now 7 am and I get up from my chair and went to the cafeteria so I could get some coffee. I go to the cafeteria and give my order and suddenly I hear Aiden's voice calling me.''Good morning sunshine,'' Aiden says to me with a bright smile on his face.
I woke up to a knock on the door. I reach to see the time on my phone, and it's 8. God fuckin' hell, I didn't set the alarm the other day. It must be Aiden. I started to panic and didn't know what to say or do.''One moment, I will be there in a sec,'' I say as I try to organize the place and fix myself. I got to the door and unlocked it.''Hey Aiden,'' I say with a smile on my face, trying not to be suspicious. He was standing at the door with two cups of coffee and looked at me with a 'wtf' look.''Hey, Elly. Why was the door locked?" He walks in and hands me one of the coffee cups. Think of a lie Elly. You are getting good at this.''I hm... I was going to do some work and didn't want anyone to disturb me.'' really and a fifth-grader can lie better.''Okay. Do you want me to go?'' Aiden says and looks at me with a suspicious look. God, please make him believe me."No, it's ok, you can stay,'' I say, still with a smile on my face. I sit in my chair, and Aiden sits on the chair in fr
I heard a loud knock on the door, which caused me to wake up. I reach for my phone, and it is three in the morning. A panicky feeling starts possessing me, and I don't know what to do. Who can be in the office at three in the morning? Thank God I could manage to hide some of my weapons around here without Olivia noticing them. I reached under my desk, took my gun, and went to the door, trying to make my steps not be too loud. I slowly unlocked the door and got back, aiming at where I thought the person's head could be. The door bursts open, and I freeze.It's Aiden, and he looks like hell. His hair is messy, and he is covered in blood. His face is covered in bruises.''What the hell happened to you?'' I say with a worried voice."First, put the gun down,'' he says, pointing at it with his finger. ''Where did you even get a gun?'' I forgot about it. I put the gun on the table and went in front of Aiden.''Where were you and what happened?'' I say "still" with a worried look on my face.
It's seven in the morning, and I haven't slept at all. Not that I didn't want to, but Aiden's snore was so fuckin' loud that I couldn't sleep. I got up from the chair, and my back hurts like hell. I got out of the office and went to the cafeteria. I took two coffees and two avocado toast and got back to my office. I got inside my office, closed the door behind me, and saw that Aiden was now awake. ''Good morning,'' I said, handing him the coffee and a toast. Then I got to my desk and set up my chair. ''How do you sleep on this couch? All my bones hurt." He says getting up from the couch and sitting in one of the chairs that are in front of my desk. I took a sip of my coffee, looking at him with an "I don't have another choice" look. We finished our coffee and toast, and I got back to the work I have to do today, but all I could think about was Aaron. He must be hungry. Ema has taken some days off because she is sick and no one else is here to replace her. '' Do you know what type