3. Infatuated

KEVIN'S POV

I called my right-hand man John to clear my day's schedule and also asked my Personal Assistant to hand me over the resume of Rosalia Brown.

I left Aaron with Kate and went into my office. I have my personal office in every building of Knight Corporation, a personal space to think and plan. I felt the pool to stay in here, a bit longer driven by the desire to meet Rosalia, her eyes and voice already consumed my mind, I needed to do something about that.

At lunchtime, I saw her eating lunch with an asshole. I think he is the same guy that helped her to pick up the documents this morning. Isn't he a little too interested in my kitten !?

I felt the need to hear her angelic voice one more time so I asked my pa to call her in my office.

ROSALIA'S POV

I was having lunch with Jacob since he is the only friend I have in the office I always have lunch with him.

"I didn't know Miss Kate has a son. He is very cute" Jacob said

"Yes, he is! " I chirped. I love children. They are very cute.

Suddenly, Mia, one of my colleagues approached our table and said, "Boss wants to see you in his office right now."

"But it's lunchtime" I protested. In the last three months, I have never seen Miss Kate calling us during the lunch break.

"Doesn't matter sweetie. If Mr. Knight has called you, you better hurry. His office is on the 7th floor by the way." She informed.

"Why the hell did sir even call her?" I heard the girl sitting across me said.

"Most probably he will kick her inexperienced ass out of the office .. he is not like madam Kate" the other one laughed.

I quickly got up and rushed towards the lift. Inside, I nervously fixed my skirt and hair. I don't know why but I was feeling very nervous. My mind raced with the thoughts about his sudden call.

As I reached the 7th floor, I noticed a middle-aged man working on his laptop who I assumed to be Mr. Knight's PA. He noticed me and directed me to his office. This floor was usually off-limits to regular staff like me, making me feel even more out of place and anxious.

There were not many people on the floor. Most probably, it was only his PA and me.

As I stood before his office, I knocked on the door feeling my heart racing.

"Come in," a commanding voice responded.

I slowly opened the door and stepped inside. The office was spacious and well-organized, reflecting the power and authority of its occupant. Mr. Knight sat behind a large wooden desk, his eyes were fixed on me with an intensity that made my stomach flip.

"You called me. Sir?" I managed to say, trying to keep my voice steady.

"Yes, sit down" He said gesturing to a chair in front of the desk.

I took a seat on one of the chairs that was in front of his desk. It was only me and Mr. Knight in the office ... probably on the floor also. The silence of the room was increasing my anxiety.

"So tell me about yourself, miss- ?" He asked in a very measured and controlled tone.

"Rosalia Brown, Sir" I replied.

"Yes, Rosalia. Tell me more"

"I'm 22 years old. I have graduated in business management and have been working here for almost three months," I said. I am relatively new here, never for once met the owner or the boss, I do not know how to address him, that might be the reason why he is asking all this.

He looked at me again, with an intense gaze.

"As we can see you don't have any work experience before this and also you don't have any higher education. You don't fill any of the criteria that are required for working here"

Is that it? His words hit me like a punch. He has called me to kick me out of the office without any prior notice. Then why did they accept me in the first place? I have no other source of income apart from this job. How am I gonna pay for the rent and Emilia's school? It will be almost impossible to find another job if this company fires me just three months after my appointment. Panic formed up in my chest and I struggled to keep my composure. I felt tears welling up in my eyes.

"Since, my sister, Kate has appointed you, I am gonna give you a chance to prove yourself. I expect you to be hard-working and attentive" He continued.

"I'll try my best Sir. Thank you for your consideration" I answered with relief. I did not know what more to say.

"And yes I want you to meet me this Sunday. Time and location will be sent to you"

Why on earth does he want to meet me on Sunday? I usually visit the orphanage in my neighbourhood on Sundays. It must be work-related, I thought. With what just happened, I could not afford to deny it. I almost lost my job.

"O..okay S..sir " I stammered feeling a mix of confusion and apprehension.

"You may leave now," he said.

I stood up to leave. As I was about to pull the door, I felt his arm on the side of my body pulling the door for me. I did not expect him for this gesture, I felt trapped on the spot. The sudden proximity made me nervous, I didn't dare to turn around feeling his presence towering over me.

I felt him lowering his head a little to my level before he whispered, "I expect you to look pretty on that day" in a husky voice. I could feel shivers down my spine.

I couldn't respond. I practically ran out of the office as he opened the door for me, my mind spinning with what had just happened.

I saw Jacob running towards my cabin.

"Rose, what happened with the boss? What did he say?" He asked very curiously as soon as he reached near me.

I didn't know what to say.

"No..o. Maybe he wants me to work on Sunday as well since I'm inexperienced in this field" I answered, still in a daze.

"What!" Jacob was stupefied.

I heard some of the coworkers beside my cabin gossiping after eavesdropping. They definitely did not like me, probably thinking I did not deserve to be here. Maybe they were right. I felt a mix of frustration and determination rising within me.

KEVIN'S POV

I saw her entering my office. She was looking very pretty just like I saw her in the morning. I already knew all the details about her still asked her as I wanted to listen to her sweet voice.

I just called her so that I could see her from a closer view. I asked her a few questions. She was looking nervous.

"As we can see you don't have any work experience before this and also you don't have any higher education. You don't fill any of the criteria that are required for working here" I told her just to frighten her a little.

I saw tears forming in her big brown eyes. She is cute. Is this mere job that important to you kitten? I can give you much more than that.

"Since, my sister, Kate has appointed you, I'm gonna give you a chance to prove yourself. I expect you to be hard-working and attentive" I assured her. I ain't letting you go anywhere kitten.

"I'll try my best Sir. Thank you for your consideration," She said, her voice trembling.

"And yes I want you to meet me this Sunday. Time and location will be sent to you" I really wanted to see her outside of the office and make my intentions clear to her. I'll offer her the deal myself.

"O..okay S..sir " she stammered submissively.

She didn't even ask me the reason for the meeting. I guess she was really scared to lose her job.

I asked her to leave as I found it hard to control myself from not touching her or bending her over my desk. But I'll have to do it real soon.

As she got up to leave and tried pulling the door, I swiftly pulled the door for her. She was almost shivering by my mere presence. I enjoyed the effect I had on her, her vulnerability stirred something deep inside of me.

"I expect you to look pretty on that day" I whispered, inhaling her intoxicating scent for a moment.

I already found myself fond of her intoxicating smell and drawn to her in a way I had not anticipated. I opened the door for her and she practically ran out of my office. I chuckled at her cute action.

'I can't wait to meet you, kitten!'