Chapter 6 : The painter II

Paula pov

I looked up and saw the same guy I met at the interview.

"Oh my, Mr Daniel. Its such a surprise to see you here." I smiled at him.

" same here , so you got the job" he said with a warm smile.

" well yeah , obviously. But how and why are you here? I mean. It was only one spot we all applied for,” I took a sip of my coffee.

he puts his hands in his pockets and was grinning at me.

"I got offered another job in my field of study. It turns out the bad boss isn't as bad as they make him out to be."

"Ah, I'll disagree there, I work for him. He is as bad as they say and this is my first day." he chuckles. I noticed he is really boyishly handsome.

I could get used to his smiles, damn it

"Well, you work for him. And you have the final say I can't argue with you" he said helping himself to a cup of coffee.

"Well, Mr Daniel. What's your first name? That day at the interview I didn't catch it" I turned to him with my coffee in hand.

" Cole milady, Cole Daniels" he reached out for my hand and I accepted the his hand.

" Paula rayes, i would love to catch up with you. But I got a very blue boss upstairs." We both laughed.

" see you around paula" he turned and left with his coffee.

Now that's how you call my name. My arrogant boss should take lessons from him.

I walked back to my sad space. I was humming as I usually do when my spirit gets lifted a little bit. My coffee, donut and cole did just that.

I was shocked to see my boss sitting on my desk with a file in his hands. What got me more shocked was how amazing he looked. Christ somebody get this man an air conditioner, He's just too hot.

Right now I think I need it more. I'm so red from being hot. And I literally mean my cheeks. He gets me so flushed.

"What are you holding paula , coffee and donut? This is not a restaurant stop eating and stop humming its annoying. Less pleasure more work, get things done around here."

"I'I'I j'j'just w'went to get coffee" there I go, scared of him. even after all this years. I still stutter. .

"I'I'I' don't care paula." He mocked.

And it stunk like a bee.

"This are the papers Mr Rex is supposed to sign giving the company permission to display the paintings. I don't care how you do it but I want his signature on them. First thing on Wednesday I want it on my desk before I arrive" he stood up from my desk.

"But sir, I don't know this painter. I haven't even met him, I don't know his reasons for refusing to sign , how can I just make that happen? With such short notice too" I said breathlessly. He is being unrealistic, how will I get someone to sign something he has been refusing to sign for months?

"The faster you get to work the better, if you can't get that signature then don't bother showing up at work. I suggest you start looking for a job since you are not competent enough" he walked past me and went down the stairs.

I couldn't believe my ears nor eyes. He's just trying to fire me. I walked back to my desk to gather myself. I sat on my chair and rested my head on the desk. Its just my first day .

I just got this job , I need it, my fashion house. My parents . my apartment with Olivia. There's no room for weakness right now. How do you get tired after just a day?

I'll let him win if I don't try. I lifted my head from desk and got prepared to prove him wrong. I am competent.

Even though its impossible , I have to give it a try. I had to do some investigating on this painter guy.

I checked through the company files , histories , g****e and boom. I not only got his history in details but also his address. Let's pay him a visit tomorrow.

I don't know how I'll ever pull this but I have to try.

I only have one day. Just Tuesday. That's tomorrow.

I got back to work, desperately waiting for my closing time , which is by the way 8pm. He makes us work like hell but the pay, now that's great motivation. The pay will keep you going though.

I packed my bag once it was closing time and headed out. I didn't want to spend a second there.

I needed home . he didn't show up after dropping the bomb on me and frankly I don't care. He can go jump off a cliff for all I care.

Okay not literally but whatever.

I got home and literally fell on the couch.

"Olivia , I need a massage. I'm gonna pass out girl" Olivia came rushing in from the room.

"Smile!" Olivia screamed. I looked up to see what she was up to and the crazy face took a picture of me with her camera.

"Oh my God, Olivia you better delete that I look like hell right now."

She giggled. " no, no girl, first day of work. We gotta have a picture. But  you do look like hell" she came and started massaging my neck and I adjusted myself to lay my head on her lap.

"Work was shitty" I sighed in pleasure. God Olivia was good with this massage thingy.

"Fill me in pea" Olivia laughed.

And I did just that. I filled her in on my whole day starting from the girls at the elevator.

"Those girls should thank their stars, I would have broken one in two. Some girls can be so rude. I'm no saint but I don't go around bullying people and you certainly don't" she was annoyed now.

She never disappoints.

"And your boss you should have shoved the papers up his ass. Making you do something he can't even do. He's just a jerk. I like the fact you not giving up though, ethan is still the same horrible goblin. " she smiled at me.

"I know right. I just hope I do it right. I would love to see the look on his face." We both laughed.

Thankfully Olivia made my favorite for dinner , spaghetti and meat balls with salad. I literally rushed to take a shower so I can have my one true love in my mouth.

I tossed and turned all night thinking and thinking. At this rate I'm gonna come down with a fever. God I hate him so much but it's all in my head. I fell asleep thinking of him and woke up to oli tearing my head with her screams.

"Get up paula, you'll be late" Olivia screamed yet again. I should just muzzle that girl but I can't I need her.

"I'm coming" I dragged myself up from bed , took a shower and got dressed.

Dressed in a brown long skirt , paired with a white turtle neck. Brown two inches boots and a white bag. Soon enough I was in the kitchen with paula having breakfast and off I went to my doom.

I took the elevator to the last floor, which is the top floor. The usual stares , which I honestly don't get.

"Morning beautiful" Cole smiled at me. God he is really cute. One new friend , maybe this place wouldn't be so bad after all.

"Morning cole," i smiled back still walking but slowly now.

"You really look great, you got a personal stylist or something?" I rolled my eyes.

"Is this some old pick up line?" I said jokingly.

"Well , what if it is" he said winking and walked back to his office.

I smiled sheepishly.

Honestly that made my day.

Well, focusing on the task ahead. I have to fix some work here then head out in search for Rex , in hopes of him signing the papers. God help me.

I started to put some work in place when my high and mighty boss arrived.

I stood up to greet and l know he'll ignored but I can't just let him go without greeting. He is the boss after all.

"Morning. Mr Andres." I said calmly.

Today he was wearing a grey suit and he is looking as dashing as ever. He just walked into his office as usual without even nodding. Its the least of my problems now though .

I stood up to go tell him I'm leaving to go meet Rex.

Which is a total bump move, I don't even have an appointment with Mr Rex. I'm just going to show up at his house and literally beg him to sign. That's the plan.

I knocked on his door lightly. "Come in"

I stepped in. Walking slowly stopping my boots from making a sound.

He makes me so scared. I stood meekly inches away from his desk.

"Sir, I'm headed out to go find Mr Rex , so I can get the papers signed."

He just nodded and waved me off with the back of his hands , like I was trash.

I just walked quietly out of his office grabbed my bag and headed out on a stupid plan that was meant to fail from the start.

Ethan POV

Watching her walk away from my office made me hard. That beautiful ass walking away , its just the highlight of the day.

She's just so beautiful, blonde beautiful hair, brown almost golden eyes, curvy body , perfect small face. She's a goddess that's the only way to describe her.

She has me wrapped around her fingers,Throughout highschool she had me . but she doesn't need to know that. She'll never know.

I have to believe I have enough self control but watching her today. Its a bad idea letting her work here.