Messy

Knock!!!

I hurriedly tried opening the door but it was locked.

While I was shaking the door with a slightly urgent force, it was suddenly opened from the inside.

Thud!

Dianne hurriedly went outside the room with her head down looking sad or what and since I am at the entrance, she directly bumped into me.

Due to the forward force she unknowingly exerted, I was hit by her head on my center abdomen and I was knocked back then down which later did I notice that she was tripped by my right foot as well.

Yes, I was hurt by the impact and it was added by another thud with her smashing on top of me.

And like any other romantic movies I saw in the past, something awkward happened.

No. We did not accidentally kiss but even worse - I was touching both of her huge racks with both of my hands.

I did not know that right away because I have yet to recover from the impact of me falling down on my back.

Right when I was about to open my eyes and check the current situation, I suddenly jolted because I know I am touching Dianne's chest.

In my defense, I did not intend for that to happen.

I guess it is a natural instinct of a person to put his hands in front of him to shield from other things that might hit him, in this case - Dianne.

I hurriedly opened my eyes and softly took my hands off her chest.

I was taking heavy breaths because of what happened but I am glad that nothing serious happened to my head or body in that accident.

My head is full of confusion now. I don't know what to do.

Dianne did not move as well.

Being worried, I looked at her and I was shocked to see that she is crying while leaning on my chest.

I quickly asked her, 'Dianne, what's wrong? Did the Director do something bad to you? You can tell me, I will protect you.'

She did not answer and her cry went even heavier.

I told her, 'It would be better if we stand up now Dianne, other people might get the wrong idea. Let's talk.'

She quickly got off me and stood up but she was still holding her face while sobbing.

I also got up and just when I was about to talk to her, the door suddenly opened and the Director came out looking flustered or shall we say worried.

'Oh Hi Architect Shaun, I did not know you were here. I would like to talk to Dianne alone, there seems to be a misunderstanding between us.', Director Rey nervously said.

'I will not hinder you from talking to her Sir. But you will need to ask Dianne if she's up for a conversation, as you can see, she's still crying and might not be a good time. How about I talk to her first? I will do my best to clear everything up.', I replied after glancing at Dianne who shivered by the time she heard the Director.

The director replied, 'I understand. By the way Dianne, I hope that you can take this apology of mine. I am really sorry about what I said, it may be due to stress that I said those shameful things. As a sincere apology, I am very much willing to endore you to an outfield position, but I think it would be Architect Ellen's final decision in the end. I will take my leave now.'

It was my first time seeing the Director without the composure he usually has.

It seemed like what I heard and thought was really spot on.

Dianne and I are quite close since she was my secretary for a few months now and it is my moral duty to protect her. In addition, our company is really strict with the policy that sexual harassment in any form should not be tolerated.

But before jumping to conclusions, I better talk to Dianne first.

'Dianne, stop crying now. I did not know what exactly happened inside but I heard some stuff. Let's talk about it in my office. I will make sure to protect you.', I told her.

She meekly nodded in response.

. . . In my office . . .

Dianne bursted into tears.

She hurriedly went to hug me and I just let her.

It seemed that this might be her first time in that kind of situation and could be quite a traumatic thing to experience.

Yes, she is still young. Around 3 years younger than me.

Her full name is Dianne Lim and could be considered to be quite a conservative lady.

She is also very attractive and sexy. Her beauty is quite toppling and I am not surprised that some people will really take a liking to her.

But never in my expectations that the Director will be one of them, a severe case at that.

While I was lost in my imagination about Dianne's background, she suddenly stopped crying and hugged me even tighter.

I quickly asked, 'Are you okay? Can we talk now?'

She nodded but did not loosen her tight hug of me, not even a little.

I let her be and asked, 'Did the Director physically harass you? What happened?'

But what she replied took me by surprise.

She actually responded with a question.

'Sir. You heard the Director say that I like you right? Are you really already married? Or do you already have a girlfriend?'

I was taken aback by what she asked in return.

Is she not bothered at all about what the Director did? Is my love life more important as of this time for her? She does not make any sense.

I sternly answered, 'Dianne, I do not think that whatever my love life is currently, is relevant to what you experienced. Did you not just had a sexual harassment by the director? I am here to help you, and I don't want you poking on my personal life.'

She looked shocked when she heard my reply and sadly undid her hug then slowly backed up two steps from me.

In my surprise, I am also quite confused on why I snapped.

I am currently really secretive about my personal life because of the belief that work life should be strictly separate from my love life and this could be the reason I snapped at her.

It took her a few minutes to reply and the room was filled with cold silence during that duration.

I waited for her to think things through and she replied with another cry.

Sob sob

'I am really sorry Sir. I am just shocked about everything. I did not expect that the Director will ask me to do some naughty stuff for him and even told me about some things about you.'

'I really like you Sir. And I don't mind doing what the Director asked if it's you I'll be doing it to. That is the reason why it added a more hurtful feeling for me to hear that you are already tied to someone.'

Dianne told me everything while crying her eyes out.

She really is a lovely girl and is quite honest with her feelings.

Currently, I am very conflicted about how to comfort her.

Why do I need to be included in this dramatic turn of events?

And doing naughty things as long as it's me?

Is Dianne for real?

Argh. I better clear things out now. This is getting way out of hand.

First comes Ellen then now Dianne?

Why does the universe seem to be working a joke on my so-far-steady life? This is getting messy.

Sigh!

Letting out a long sigh, I walked towards her and patted Dianne's head then hugged her like a big brother comforting his little sister.

'Dianne, you are still young and has yet to experience a lot of things. It would be best for you to think things in a very serious manner. I know that you are a smart girl so I know you can do anything you set your mind to. Being smart is both an advantage and disadvantage so you need to think carefully.

When it comes to how the Director acted, as a man, I kind of know the reason why he showed a strong reaction to you like that but it is no reason for him to treat you that way.

If you want, I can help you file a case with our sexual harassment team and they will be the one to deal with the director.

But the director seemed to be very regretful about what happened and told you that he'll try to include you as an architect in the outfield, so I guess you can also choose let it be bygones and I will help you get a sincere apology from him.', I said to her.

She did not reply right away and seems to think heavily about it while wiping the tears off on her face.

I added, 'If you will go with reporting this incident, it would be better for you to live with a female friend during the time of the investigation just to be safe.'

She still did not answer yet as this is a very terrifying thing, especially for a little girl like her.

While waiting for her reply, I am really bugged by what she told me, about doing some sexual things to me as long as I will it.

I am a man. And I would be lying if I say that Dianne is not someone I see myself having sex with.

But the fundamental thing of actually doing sex with other people, maybe not for all, but personally, is love or affection might be needed to be present to make that giant leap of a decision.

And I don't think that men always go loving or caring for others like they have for their wives or partners.

While ruminating about the things I am very concerned with, I felt that Dianne is staring at me intensely.

I looked at her and what she said next made me gulp a mouthful of saliva.

'Sir, I decided to not take things against the director but I hope that I can stay at your place in this building for a few days, I am still very frightened about what might the director do.

Would it be okay if I stay with you Sir? You are the only one I trust here Sir. And I don't mind if something happened between us.'