Chapter 14_____________The silence in the car was so thick, i could slice it with a knife.He held the wheel and stared blankly into space, what was going on in his head?I looked out the window, my heart thrumming due to the tension in the car." You were going to get another job?" He mused outloud. I turned to look at him, dumbfounded by his audacity." Well, you weren't going to give me the job anyway, were you?""I never said that." He retorted, i scoffed. Of course he'd say that."What do you want from me!?" I shouted, fed up with him.He shifted uncomfortably, not expecting my outburst. "I told you my secretary was going to call you."" When has that, in the history of job searching ever been upheld?" I asked.He rubbed his face with both palms, frustrated. "You told me to leave without so much as a glance my way. Was i supposed to read your thoughts?""Of course not! I just wanted to think it all through, you already had the job." He affirmed. I stared intensely at him, to
Chapter 15____________It was noon time when we arrived at my place– after i had to direct him because he wasn't familiar with that side of town.It felt odd as we drove into the neighborhood. It wasn't a bad place to stay, really– it just wasn't eye pleasing and i found myself feeling small as we drove further.His mood seemed to have eased off as he tapped in a tune like way continuously, and would bob his head from time to time."Your neighborhood is pleasant." He said absentmindedly to my shock. Wait, he liked it?I simply blinked and looked out the window to see what he was seeing. The houses were built in such a way that they looked cramped even though it was every individual to their apartment. There were litters of over spilling trash here and there which the garbage collectors haven't come to pack up yet, or maybe they simply didn't care.Overgrown grasses here and there because everyone was to busy sourcing for their daily bread to care.I could see some kids at the far e
Chapter 16____________The next day started out like any other day.I could hear my neighbor's birds chirping from a Far I raised my head from my bed not ready for the day. I didn't know what I was to expect just like how yesterday went.But I got up anyway and got ready. Amanda was still sleeping as I made breakfast, again just like yesterday, but this time she was not splayed across the only couch in the room.I wasn't frantic when it came to getting ready because I was not disturbed as to whether he was going to fire me or not. So I took my time to prepare.I left a note for mandy, telling her that i was gone to meet the "hottie" as she had grown fond of calling him. The weather was nice just like yesterday and I enjoyed walking the street rather than finding a means to commute.I got there around ten o'clock, after taking my time to absorb the morning rays and rush hours.Unlike before, the brown building didn't seem to loom over me intimidatingly again. It gave me more coura
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Chapter 17_________He collected the file when i was done, opened a locked drawer on his side of the table, dropped it in, closed it and snuck the key into his pocket.I simply watched him do so, more interested in what we were to do next. Was i going to tell the world now? Did it have to be public and massive in the way i see most influential people do on social media?I didn't want that for myself."Now that we have gotten over this part, we need to start getting things done, and fast." He commented lightly, rubbing his chin absentmindedly.If only i could touch it, it looked alittle scruffy– like he hadn't shaved in two days or more, but it gave him sort of a darker edge, that i liked."AL, AL?" I heard someone call, pulling me out of my reverie.I jumped a little, embarrassed. Had i gotten lost day dreaming? What was wrong with me?!He simpered, placing his hands on the table. " Were you thinking about me AL?"He whispered monotonously. His eyes darkening with something I had ne
Chapter 18___________"So, what would i be doing before three o'clock?" I pondered outloud. I didn't have anywhere to be, Mandy's probably out somewhere doing only God knows what, and i wasn't even ready to go home and then come back again."You can sit there and watch me work." He lazily suggested, drawing his laptop closer to work."Why do you think I'd want to do that?" I queried, cringing outwardly at the idea, although internally, i quite liked it.He shrugged, "It's a simple suggestion. You can either use it, or don't." He shot back, and continued typing away.I folded my arms again and clicked my tongue, "I'd rather help Becca out, than sit here and stare at you for hours on straight." I flatly replied and stood up.He raised his eyes to look at me, and then went back to what he was doing.I bit my lip, shuffling from feet to feet, and then made my way out. Becca was hunched over her desk, with her hands resting the table. I could hear her sniffing. Was she crying?I slowly m
Chapter 19___________We ended up arriving at NPJs at around three o'clock, after having sat and watched him flip, scribble, and sign off papers upon papers.NPJs was simply the Abbreviation for "Not-plain-Jane". It's currently the most exotic fashion house in the city located in the suburban part of town.I'd always see their ads on billboards and TVs, i had never actually thought of myself in any of their wears.I have never ever even dreamt about it, talk more of actualizing it as a dream. Yet, here i was standing in front of their fashion house, about to get clothes!!My head was doing a three sixty at that point, my stomach flipping in giddiness as we walked into the bedazzling shop, rows and rows of clothes were lined up in order of their colors and shades.The walls were painted a soft pitch in compliment to the white marbled floors.The reception area was seperated by an equally marbled counter, yet it was massive. There were only a few people moving around checking out the o
Chapter 20___________He also bought a set of jewelry and a pair of bejeweled louboutins to go with the dress.The whole outfit came together, and i could only just imagine myself in them."Close your mouth, you are drooling." He casually commented as we drove out of the place.I raised my hand to cover my mouth with it subconsciously, clearing my throat, mortified."What are you doing looking at my mouth?" I bit out instead.He chuckled and continued to tap on the steering wheel. "What's there not to look at?" He asked softly.I blushed hard, understanding the underlying idea behind his question."You tell me, what's there to look at?" I retorted blandly. The car was beginning to feel hot, and my cheeks were itching just as much as i was chewing on them.He simply shrugged and continued to drive. Abruptly ending the conversation.I brought out my phone to use to drown out the awkward silence that had since befallen us. We didn't speak at all through the ride until he parked right be
Chapter 26____________Sim was done with not only making my hair, but also acting as a makeup consultant, filling me in with all i needed to know about my shade and what products would suit it.He sort of omitted the truth about his not having completed my new wardrobe session for me when he was talking to his nephew, Ahmed. Apparently, i needed a change of wardrobe as I'd be frequenting his parents abode alot, and i honestly couldn't argue. Who was i to complain? It meant more inspiration for me, and i could play around with the dresses if i so willed.I smiled to myself, knowing that his uncle was up to no good. "What was his mum like, Sim?" I asked out of the blue as he swatted through dresses to pick for me.He raised his head, chewing the insided of his cheeks in thought. I cringed, wondering if i had prodded a bit too much at their personal story."I'm sorry, i.. i didn't mean to…—" "— oh! It's absolutely okay," he cut me off reassuringly. "I just wanted to get my thoughts t
As promised, here's chapter five of your heart throb series, enjoy!♥️Chapter 25___________Ahmed's POV.He had just stepped out of yet another meeting with the distributors. The final processes of his plateware project was finally coming into fruition and he could see the light at the ens of the tunnel.Not only was his worklife running smoothly– but Allison had also decided to take the job– saving him from multiple risk factors he'd have had to face if the lady in question was not her.Although she was only doing so for the money, which to be honest he couldn't care less about– he was simply grateful to her for choosing to do so at all.And he was quite interested in knowing what laid in store for the both of them, seeing as she was such a meek individual.He worried that his sisters might eat her raw– and then he worries for himself for even worrying about her."She's just a random secretary doing normal secretary stuff, besides, our relationship is fake, so why should i even care
Warning ⚠️: Not a chapter, sorry guys!I am really sorry for the lack of update today guys. As per usual these days, school is on my neck with multiple work, and i have no choice but to submit to its will.I promise you all(my lovely loyal readers) that I will update as soon as i find a space in between my schedules.Also anticipate the teaserss and cliffhangers because the story is just beginning – things are about to get heated for sure!Stay beautiful and amazing, and keep those views rolling! I love you guys tons♥️
Chapter 24___________"Do not call me that, simon." Ahmed slowly replied, now visibly annoyed."Is that so? You used to like the name now.. you knoww." Simon teased, sizing him up jokingly. "You kids always grow up too fast for me." He added dramatically, raising his hands to his head."That's not why i called you here Simon." Ahmed curtly pointed out, already tired of Simon's gimmicks."And why did you call me here? I thought you wanted to gel with your mother's old time friend like we used to in the olden days." He reckoned.I frowned, wondering how long they've known eachother."I called you here t-.." "..-Heyyy! And who's the pretty lady sitted close to me? You are so gorgeous!" He complimented, cutting Ahmed off remorselessly.I blushed a little, feeling slightly shy over being the focus of attention now."Why, thank you." I murmured softly, chuckling under my breath. This man was a tad overdramatic but i loved it."Oh please honey, don't mention– with beauty like that, people
Chapter 23___________"Why aren't we discussing on this file then, if that was what brought us here?" I enquired, getting impatient with the silence.He picked up the file and handed it to me, "read it out."He commanded. I blinked, not expecting that."What, you can't read?" I shot at him.He rolled his eyes and ushered me to read on.I opened the first page, "why do i have to read this? Can't you just tell it to me?" I whined, there were only but a few paragraphs in each page."I knew you weren't even going to go through the previous one i gave to you, that's why i brought you here." He reckoned, obviously satisfied with his trick."So there's actually no 'stylist'? You just tricked me into coming here?!" I said a little too loudly.He frowned, pushing his lunch away from him. "No, the stylist is simply late– this was on the schedule too." He explained.I looked wearily at him, not sure if i was to believe his answer."Well then, what's this stylist going to do?" He pinched the bri
Sorry guys, I've been having a little problem uploading the complete story, so I'm just going to repeat it and continue from there.Chapter 22___________It was indeed a busy day, i was rushing from one place to the other, printing papers, stacking up documents, sending emails, and printing out more documents.By the time we were done, it was past four o'clock and i was spent.He traipsed out of his office just as i was about to lay my head on the desk, holding a thin file in his hand."Pack up what you need secretary, we have a business meeting– which you didn't care to remind me of by the way." He remarked, picking up his coat from the rack.I groaned in frustration, missing Seramics² already. I'm sure Becca was having the time of her life right now.He stopped when he noticed my head was still laid on the desk. "Get up." he ordered, walking back to me, and tapped on my head.i grumbled, brushing his hand away, "why do i have to be at this meeting? what's a secretary's business wit
Chapter 22___________It was indeed a busy day, i was rushing from one place to the other, printing papers, stacking up documents, sending emails, and printing out more documents.By the time we were done, it was past four o'clock and i was spent.He traipsed out of his office just as i was about to lay my head on the desk, holding a thin file in his hand."Pack up what you need secretary, we have a business meeting– which you didn't care to remind me of by the way." He remarked, picking up his coat from the rack.I groaned in frustration, missing Seramics² already. I'm sure Becca was having the time of her life right now.He stopped when he noticed my head was still laid on the desk. "Get up." he ordered, walking back to me and tapping my head.i grumbled, brushing his hand away, "why do i have to be at this meeting? what's a secretary's business with the bosses meetings?" i challenged him, desperately needing some free time."it's a secretary's job to take down crucial points in a m
Chapter 21_________Thursday came with less drama, i was at work on time and Ahmed was nowhere to be seen, probably booting up his mean-o-meter– i thought.Becca's former desk– now mine, was cleared, so i got to work, arranging my work tools in order.Although it felt weird and maybe unfair that Becca was– in her own perspective, demoted as a secretary from Seramics¹ to a secretary at Seramics²– i understood his reasons for doing so, and a tiny part of me hoped she eventually did too."Ahh, so she finally got what was coming!" I hear someone delightfully exclaim behind me, clapping satisfactorily.I pivoted on my heel to see who it was. A petite middle aged woman in a biege coat, black short skirt and black stockings stood in front of me, her brown hair was packed in a ponytail and it accentuated her face a bit – the door slowly closed behind her.Her eyes glinted in excitement and i wondered why."Uhm, what?" I muttered in confusion."You. You are the new secretary, right?" She asked
Chapter 20___________He also bought a set of jewelry and a pair of bejeweled louboutins to go with the dress.The whole outfit came together, and i could only just imagine myself in them."Close your mouth, you are drooling." He casually commented as we drove out of the place.I raised my hand to cover my mouth with it subconsciously, clearing my throat, mortified."What are you doing looking at my mouth?" I bit out instead.He chuckled and continued to tap on the steering wheel. "What's there not to look at?" He asked softly.I blushed hard, understanding the underlying idea behind his question."You tell me, what's there to look at?" I retorted blandly. The car was beginning to feel hot, and my cheeks were itching just as much as i was chewing on them.He simply shrugged and continued to drive. Abruptly ending the conversation.I brought out my phone to use to drown out the awkward silence that had since befallen us. We didn't speak at all through the ride until he parked right be