#Chapter78Book Name Bella's POVI pulled my leather jacket tighter as the New York city's cold air hit me. I was walking down the city with my cup of tea in my hand.It was chilly at this point of time in New York. I was a fresh graduate from Columbia University. Currently, I was looking for a job. I have been looking for sometime but came up with nothing.As I reached my apartment, I took out my keys as I open my door and went inside. I placed my keys at the table and plopped down at my couch. I was exhausted. I went to town to look for a job offer but none looked decent.I got to give myself some slack. I mean I did just graduate so its going to take some time. I decided to take some nap as I lie down in my couch.After an hour or so, I woke up and decided to take a shower. I let the hot water run down my skin as I sighed the hot water hit my skin. After taking a shower I came down to make a sandwich.After that, I thought I should do som
#Chapter79Bella's POVI wake up as my alarm blared off. I off my alarm as I rubbed my eyes. When I look at the time I saw it was 8am. Why did I put the alarm so early?That is when I came to realise that I have the interview. I got up excitedly and went to shower. After taking a shower, I put on my interview clothes. It was a pencil skirt that went from waist till slightly above me knees.I put some concealer, eyeliner, mascara and baby pink lipstick. I don't want to go all out but I need to look presentable at the same time. I put on my flats as I hate heels. They are torture device from hell.I took my portfolio, chain bag, handphone and keys as I locked the doors went ahead for my interview. On my way, I thought of grabbing a cup of tea to calm my nerves. Once getting my tea I went to the nearby bus stop.When I reach the bus stop, the time was 9.30. Just nice. Once I got into the bus, I put on my ear piece and listen to songs to calm my nerves down.At about 10.15am I r
#Chapter80Bella's POVCurrently I am walking towards my office building. I am nervous as hell. Yesterday when I heard the news I was shocked. I couldn't believe at first. I understood whatever Andrew said was true.But then I realised something. If I did my work right and be diligent there's nothing for me to be afraid. With that set in my mind, I walked inside the office.I greeted everyone on my way. Some didn't bother reply, but some still greeted me back or at least smiled at me.I took the lift up to the last floor. On the way up, I kept tapping my foot. Sooner or later the lift reached the top floor and the doors open.When I entered the floor, the first person I saw was Ava. She is the receptionist. "Good morning Ava." I greeted her. "Good morning Bella." she greeted me back."Mr King is not in yet. However there is some documents you have that you need to fax." She said with a smile. "Thanks." I said as I start walking to my office. Yes! I actually have a room."Hey
#Chapter81Xavier's POVI was going up in my lift to my office. I hope the new assistant is not late. Or else I'm firing her. I was tapping on my foot impatiently.This is the thing about being in the last floor of a big building. It'll take forever. Just as the lift door open, I received an message. I was looking while I was going into my office.It was one of board members stating they want to have board meeting soon. I sighed as I sit in my chair.I called him, asking him about the details. After a few minutes, I hang up. I really need a coffee. I took the office phone and called my new assistant.Within a few minutes I was answered. She is fast. I thought. I froze when I heard her speak. "Its King Consolidated. How can I help you?". It was one of the sweetest voice I have heard. Without realising, a shiver went down my spine.I was dumbfounded. "Hello?" She asked again. I regained to my sense and cleared me throat. "Miss Sanders, come into my office." I said before quickly
#Chapter82Bella's POVIts my second day in the office. Mr King has yet to come office and is now is 2pm. I have been sitting in the desk for hours waiting for him. He has some files to sign and he is not in yet. Maybe he is not feeling well. I thought to myself.I started to type in notes of everything when I heard the lift. I lift up my head to see Mr King. He was walking to his office when he saw and gave me nod which I return.I gathered the files that were needed to be signed. Just when I was about to go, the phone rang. I picked up to talk when I heard Mr King. "Miss Sanders can you come into my office." he asked. "I'll come right away Mr King." I said as I hung up.For the first time he let me reply. I chuckled as I took the files. I knocked the and went in when I heard him say ''come in'". "Good morning Mr King." I said politely.He nodded his head. "Mr King you have few files to review and sign." I said as I gave him the files.When he took the files from me, his cold
#Chapter83Bella's POVIts been almost 2 weeks since I joined the King Consolidation. Works has been great. I have been enjoying my time here. Also Ava and me became good friends. We have even went shopping together.Mr King have still been a mystery to me. I am unable to understand him. Its hard to read what's in his mind.Also my office has been shifted. I have office inside Mr King's office. Its bigger than the last one but still it feels weird.When I asked why, all he said that its more convenient for him to get to me when he needs me. All I said was ok. I mean what else can I say.Andrew and I have been talking a lot. It feels like he has been keeping something from me. We never kept anything from each other. But now that he is, it feels weird.Anyways, it Friday and the weekend is coming. I'm so excited. I wanted to sleep so badly. My body is going to give up anytime.I was filling up the final entries, when Mr King called me hence I went to his desk. "Yes Mr King?"
#Chapter84Bella's POVIts Monday and I am back at work. Today was different. I don't know why. Today there seems to be more work. Like a lot. Work has been just piling and piling without non-stop.My office has been also moved back to the old place. But what surprised me more was that Mr King has not called me the entire day. Like at all. Something seemed off.I shrugged it off. I have too much work for me to start worrying about. Suddenly the office phone rang startling me. I picked it up."King Conso-" "Miss Sanders get me a coffee." Mr King said cutting me off and hung up. I sighed as I went to the pantry made the coffee.I knocked his door as I entered. I placed his coffee in the desk. He took a few sips of the coffee and quickly put down the cup."Miss Sanders the coffee taste horrible." he said angrily. I got taken back. He have never spoken to me like this. It kinda hurt me. I masked the hurt."I'm so sorry Mr King. I'll get you-" "No need. Just go." he said as he d
#Chapter85Xavier's POVThe entire week I was disoriented. I couldn't think properly. Everything was a mess. My head was haywire. I was a mess.The moment I saw the boy in her apartment, I was crumpled. I didn't know she had a boyfriend. I mean why wouldn't she? Of course she did.She is beautiful, smart, simple and caring. Any guy is lucky to have her. But deep down, I wished that guy was me. But nope. That cant happen. I mean why would I even thing like that?I was angry. I don't know why. I don't who or what was I angry at. But I was angry. I shouldn't care whether she have a boyfriend or not. But why did I? She is just my assistant.Urgh why is this so confusing? I came in to the office early, as tonight is the ball, I had to finish everything fast and leave early.I stepped out of the lift and walked to my office. As I was walking to my office, I saw something or someone rather in Bella's office.I walked into her office only to be shocked. It was Bella. she was laying in