7

Hazel

"Congratulation on your promotion boss" Nikki, the new intern said throwing her arms around me.

"Thank you Nikki" I patted her back. She pulled apart but still holding my wrist. "This calls for a celebration Ma'am"

"Congratulation Hazel" Our chief send her warm smile. "Thank you Mrs. Rachel" Another set of clapping follows. To say I was expecting all the warm gesture will be an understatement.

"You have to take us out for dinner" She said. I wish I would be able to. But I've already made plans with my girls.

"I will. But that will be another day. I have plans for today" I said forming my lips into a thin line.

"You have plan with the man?" She asked jokingly. She knew I have no man yet, she's teasing me.

"No. With friends" I replied. And I'm not ashamed of saying that. I prefer to keep my personal life separate from my career.

"All the best then" I trekked my way towards my desk. Everything was neatly rested on their position. The company brochure, the sticky notes I keep tabs with, and other paperwork that I'm done working on and the pending ones.

"I will help you with packing" Nikki said from beside me.

"I would love that. Thank you Nikki" Nikki and I did the packing together. Stacking my important stuffs in a box while we took the rest one by one to the office. Let's say my office is warm and cozy. Just the way I want an office to be. Whoever decorated the office did a great job. It's not that big but normal for someone like me. A desk at the farther center of the room. A couch, a small center table. A book shelve stocked with unfamiliar books. And other form of decorations.

"I love your office Miss Hazel" Nikki ushered going around checking everywhere. "You have book shelves too" I hardly read so I don't think I will pay much importance to it.

"Work hard too. Your work will surely pay off"

"Thank you Miss Hazel. Let me leave you to settle down in your new office" I nodded with a small smile. A sigh erupt from me as I heard the sound of door closing.

"Hazel you're now an accounting director" I hushed out doing another signature dance of mine for the second time. I was so engrossed on it that I didn't notice a particular figure that was watching me. It was when I turned around for another step when I came face to face with him.

"Jesus!" I almost lost balance. "What the hell are you doing here?" I snapped composing myself. When did he even enter?

"I guess you've forgotten who owns the company. I can enter every office in this company however I want" An annoyed chuckle escaped me. He's on with his bragging. Always showing off about his wealth, his family, about how handsome he is.

Hazel that isn't even part of it. You admitting he's handsome is out of your character. Well, true.

"I know you own the company and can do whatever you want without getting questioned. But this is my office" I was surprised at my boldness. I'm speaking as if I built it myself.

The corner of his lips twitched up. "Is that so?" He said. My brows creased in question. What does he mean by is that so? If it is not will I be bragging about it? I planned to brag to my girls. Maybe take some few shots and send it to them. Just the thought excite me.

I was brought out of the short memory I ventured into by a knock from the door followed by the presence of Mr. Kane with some documents hugged to his chest.  "Oh Miss Dalen you're here already" He ushered.

What's that supposed to mean. Shouldn't I be here?

"Yes Mr. Kane" I answered after a while. "I'm here to drop this in Mr. Damon's office"

"Excuse me?" I said almost immediately not sure whether I heard him correctly.

He said nothing instead marched his way inside taking the right route. That was when the brown wooden door caught my eyes. My eyes shifted to Damon in shock. The smirk was still plastered on his face.

Mr. Kane didn't tell me my office will be in the same room with that of Damon's. Like, I was excited that I have an office of my own only to get this news. Great. Just great. Damon shakes his head and walk away. Leaving me in an embarrassed state. First, he saw me dancing. Secondly, I claim the office as mine What do you call that? Embarrassment.

I didn't know for how long I stood there staring into space until Mr. Kane came out of Damon's office. "Do have a nice day Miss Dalen" I wished I could wipe off the smile on his face.

He should've explained clearly to me that I will work closely with Mr. Damon. Much like his personal assistant or secretary. I snapped myself out of the thinking. I shouldn't dwell much on that. He won't stop me from doing my work. I will do what I'm good at. Minding my business.

The door was pushed open just as I was about to take my seat. Nikki entered. "Miss Hazel, Mrs. Rachel asked me to give you this" She passed a brown envelop on to me.

"Thank you" This time around, I watched her go before finally settling down. I could see my reflection on the desktop screen. I proceed and open the brown envelop. It contains all the stock rates of the company from last year. I went through it. Checking the differences from each month. Some particular month, the rate increased a lot while some month the rates are not that much.

My attention was sorely focused on what I was doing when the telephone took charge with ringing beside me. Startling me. "Hazel Dalen speaking" I ushered placing the phone to my ears.

"This is Daniel Craig speaking. I'm calling from SkyRocks Inc. I was trying to reach out to Mr. Damon but to no avail" It's my first time hearing the company name.

"Mr. Daniel may I ask what business you have with Mr. Damon?" I asked.

"We're not into any business yet. But my company want to do business with your company. If you're not sure what type of business we're into, you can check us online" It's his boldness for me.

"Alright. I will get in touch with you when I discuss with my boss"

Wait. Did I just call him my boss?

"Thank you Miss Dalen" And the line went silent. I stared at the telephone reminiscing our small conversation with the man.

I switched on the desktop and typed the name of the company. Articles appeared about the company. I clicked on their company website. They're into production of electronics. From home appliances to office appliance. I read through some reviews finding quite a positive comments by their customers and partners. I don't know how Damon will take it.  Lorenzo industries deals with a large companies to partner with. And their company isn't that big.

"Hazel you're only doing this as part of your job" I assured myself as I stood in front of his door. I sunk in a sharp breath before fisting a knock on the door.

"Come in" Came his deep voice. I rolled my eyes before pushing the door. The way I expected to see him wasn't how I met him. I thought he'd be engrossed on working instead I found him seated on the couch. Legs plopped on the center table with a tablet phone on his lap. And yet he calls himself a boss. A CEO who doesn't work instead play around. Some part of me has this thought that he might be watching some bad stuffs. Porn videos or other bad movies.

"What do you want?" He said bluntly sparing me a glancing which didn't last for more than two second.

"I'm here to speak to you"

"Go on then"

"It's important. I can't talk to you in that position" I said as calmly as I can.

"What position do you prefer then? A sexy one? Or doggy style" I almost omit out a gasp at his statement. For a moment I've forgotten who Damon Lorenzo is.

"Whichever way you preferred" I answered equally. If he thinks he can play dirty with me then I have the cards to play too.

"Nice. What should we start with? I'm more than ready" He said with much excitement. 

"Business. We're talking business. I'm not here to toy with you" The smirk that was once on his face disappeared.

"As you can see I'm busy here. I don't have time for anything you got to say"

"You don't?" I asked marching forward.

"I thought I made myself clear Miss Dalen"

"Even if that will bring the company more money?" My arms were folded on my chest. He stopped what he was doing and stared at me. Well, I know how to push the buttons.