Chapter 5: The painter

Paula POV

I entered his office and kept my head down , the magnitude of the whole decor screams dark, evil master lord. His huge mahogany desk was so dark and full of arranged papers.

I could see some of this things from my desk because of the glass doors but this; this is a whole different feeling. Standing inside of his office is a whole experience.

There is a huge black colored leather couch placed at the center of the office, opposite it, is a huge tv on the wall.

The wallpaper surrounding the office was also dark colored. The only thing I loved about this office is the great view behind my boss. Who by the the way was staring at me like I killed his cat some years back.

Ethan always had this intense eyes that made me shrink, I shook the thought out of my head;steadied my breathe.

"Sir, you sent for me?" Oh Paula of course he sent for you.

"I know, miss rayes. First off congratulations on getting the job" I smiled widely and I hated it, don't appear to enthusiastic paula.

"Thank you Mr Eth" I didn't get to finish my sentence.

"This office, accepts no flaws , you must be here on time,move fast and you must be capable. I swear to you miss paula if you make one mistake , I will throw you out of this company." He said without breaking eye contact with me. I should feel offended , of course I am, but I'm also mesmerized by his whole demeanor and grace.

Also, I have no other options. This is the only job offer I got, so might as well suck it up.

Even when Ethan and his goons take shots at me in school, it made me sad but I still loved being under his gaze, the object of his attention.

I just kept standing, looking at him, lost for words , he just threatened me and I just wanted to sit on him and kiss him. This is sick.

Waiting for him to dismiss me , I kept standing.

"Well what are you waiting for , fill me in for today paula" he said my name like it was sour on his tongue .

I rushed out to go get my file, My heels almost caused me to land on my ass but I held the door for balance. I rushed back in.

I opened the file trying to steady myself and my breathe so I won't stutter when I speak.

"Sir, we have a meeting by 9 today at the museum, its almost time. We are meeting the engineers and the curator in charge of the art museum and library." He nodded.

I kept staring at him.

" well, get the chauffer to come take us there." he snapped at me.

I hurriedly scurried away to call the chauffer.

Stupid stupid paula. I sat on my desk going through the phone book and finally I saw it company chauffer.

I love you, who ever was working here before. So organized, she kept sticky notes at every turn. I do have a big shoe to fill.

Few minutes later the chauffer arrived.

The chauffer was down stairs so I had to go inform the boss. Just kill me.

I have only started working here and I hated that office already.

I summoned courage and knocked on the door , the door instantly opened and I was flustered. I wasn't expecting him to be by the door , I was waiting for a come in.

"Sir the chauff" he cut me off as usual

" I know" then he walked past me making me dizzy with his cologne . His intense manly cologne sent shivers down my spine, all the way to my lady parts.

I gathered myself and carried the necessary files and hurried after him .

The car ride to the museum was so uncomfortable. He was seated at the back with me and was staring straight ahead, with his hands on his lap.

I looked anywhere but at him. Out the window especially. He was suffocating me with his cologne and aura, my hands trembled on my lab. Why was I so weak for him?

I turned slowly to look at him, he was currently on his phone. He's hair lazily falling to his face. I felt my cheeks heat up.

We finally arrived and I almost breathed out in relive.

I got down and rushed to his side before the chauffer was done opening his door. He walked ahead of me with so much grace and speed, I literally jogged after him in my heels.

I'm going to have major injuries if I work for him for a year. He walked smoothly with his hands in his pocket but I was running after him, our height difference was much so I couldn't match his long strides.

we stepped in the building and my breathe stopped.

The brown colored theme caught my eyes.

The museum was magnificent, artifact were scattered everywhere , it's a new museum about to be launched by the company soon.

The preparations was in order and today we are to discuss the arts works that are to be displayed. We met up with the building agency and some curators.

The meeting started and I wrote down everything not leaving a single information out. I don't want ethan to find another reason to reprimand me.

The museum was ready to be launched two weeks from now, the only issue is a particular painter refuse to sign the papers giving them authority to display his paintings.

I wondered why a young artist would want his work at a museum in the first place. But then they said it was their family ancient pieces. The paintings are priceless and will do wonders for the standards of the museum. If they don't get it, they will have to delay the opening of the museum.

Ouch, maybe he doesn't want to sign because ethan is a douche back. Trust me that will be the reason.

Soon the meeting was done and ethan was in a more foul mood. I don't understand why though, the meeting went smoothly and especially for me.

The cute engineer , Mr davis gave me so many compliments and looked at me, every opportunity he had. He was so tall and cute, he made me blush at every turn.

Ethan literally flashed out of the meeting as soon as it was over so i had to run after him.

God, save my ankles.

God!! Now davis couldn't get my number.

Ethan!!!

The ride back to the office was more uncomfortable I felt like choking him. The look on his face says the same thing.

He wants to choke someone. Well that makes both of us.

He rushes out of the car, yet again I had to run after him in the company.

He entered his office and made the glass doors go opaque. Good for me I use the chance to pull my heels and check if my ankles are broken.

I sighed and continued working, I had to call over ten investors today and I felt tears forming in my eyes.

God I need a coffee or I'm going to pass out.

I walked down the stairs to get coffee, an espresso will do.

I hummed as I made my coffee, they were healthy snacks and well hunks. I grabbed a donut and was headed to my desk, then I felt a light tap on my shoulders which startled me a little . I jumped back and almost spilled my coffee. I looked up at the stranger and oh my!

Well what a surprise, its him. How did he get here?