46.The next morning, Annabel awoke with a throbbing headache. She first of all glanced around her surrounding and found it familiar. When she discovered that she was in Roland's room, her countenance changed immediately and she hurried down from the bed.She saw a slipper at the side of the bed, which she suspected to be his and refused to wear it. She walked barefooted to the living room where she met Roland giving orders to the maid.Roland turned and saw her. “Good morning.” He greeted with a smile but she didn't return it.“Where is my car key?” She questioned, suddenly remembering that she'd supposed to be home by now to prepare Olivia for school.“It's on the table, I'll get it.” He said but she stopped him.“Don't bother. I'll get it myself,” She was about walking to the table when something pierced her skin. “Ah!” She exclaimed.Roland rushed to her immediately. “What happened?” He asked but she didn't give him an answer. She raised her leg up and Roland gasped when he saw bl
47.Olivia blinked at Annabel cutely. “Please, mummy. I just want a father figure that day.” She expressed, smiling at Roland, who returned one of his own.“A father figure? Where did you learn such English?” Annabel placed her hand on her forehead.“What about your real mother, dear? Will she be okay with it?” Roland asked.Olivia furrowed her brows and was about to answer but Annabel interrupted them.“Why would you ask her such a question? Of course her mother would accept.” She didn't know when she blurted that out. Olivia beamed. “No, wait, that's not right—” She tried to explain herself but Olivia was quick.“It's settled, Mister. You're my daddy for next week.” She shrieked, hugging Roland, who smiled down at her.“That's not—” Annabel still tried to talk.“Aunt Sasha, I'm ready to go to school now. You can take me and leave mummy and daddy to talk themselves out.” She was so excited and held on to Sasha's hand.Sasha, who was still in shock simply nodded and held her hand. As s
48.After Roland left, Annabel sat and thought about all he had said.What did he mean by she was the one he wanted?The door opened and Sasha rushed in.“You didn't go to work?” Annabel asked.“How do you expect me to go to work when I no longer understand what the heck is going on with you? Where were you last night?” Sasha took a seat beside her on the couch.“In Roland's house.” She sighed and ran her hands through her hair.“I thought as much. What were you doing there or are you finally interested in him?” She questioned.Annabel shook her head. “Of course not. I got drunk and found myself there.” Sasha frowned. “Again? This is the second time it's happening. You aren't supposed to be drinking, Annabel. Stop it!” Sasha scolded her and placed her hand on her waist.“I couldn't help it, Sasha,” tears rolled down her cheeks, making Sasha wonder what was wrong with her. Annabel hadn't told her that Roland found out who she was because she didn't know how and she didn't want Sasha to
49.A week later...The moment Annabel walked into the company, the first person she ran into was Brian."Where have you been Anna!?" He asked and before she had the chance to do or say anything, he hugged her."Brian." Annabel chuckled and he let her go."Where in the world have you been? It's been forever since I saw you." Annabel couldn't help but roll her eyes at his words. "Stop exaggerating Brian." She laughed. "It's been only a week." She stated."Yeah, but it's like forever to me, I've been trying to reach you but all to no avail, what happened to you? How have you been? Or did you perhaps beat up Mr Roland and ran off alone." He teased."Very funny Brian, even if that sounds so fun, I still won't be able to do that." She winked. "And I'm sorry that you haven't been able to reach me, after what happened, Mr Roland gave me a week off work due to the injury I had on my leg.""That's very thoughtful of him and also, how are you now? Are you okay?" He asked."Yeah, as you can see
50."What are you talking about? Your personal assistant!?" She asked in disbelief."Yes Anna, my personal assistant, you're being promoted.""No! I..I don't want that, I'm quite okay where I am." "The technical department? No Anna, you're not okay there."''And how do you know that?'' She frowned.Roland shrugged. "I just know it and that's why I'm giving you this promotion, you'll no longer be a part of the technical department but my personal assistant and that's not all too." He said and she narrowed her eyes."Your office will also be in here, this place is big enough to contain two people, so your office will be right there." He points at a space not too far from his.Annabel shook her head, now she see where he's going, she trying so hard to avoid him but the pest won't leave her alone and now he's trying to use this means to get her, but she's not going to fall for it, no matter what he does."I'm so sorry, Sir, but I refuse, I do not want to work as your personal assistant, i
51.Work hours were finally over, everyone already left the company, including Brian, but Annabel decides to stay back since she has quite a lot of things to do and thankfully, she was finally able to get half of the job done before she decides to leave.She cleared her table, stretched her body a little, then she took her back and stood up to leave. When Roland popped out of nowhere, she gasp in shock."You scared me." She glared at him, still trying to calm her beating heart."Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." He smiled. Annabel rolled her eyes."Why are you here? Everyone has left already.""Everyone but you Anna, I was waiting for you.""Why?" She narrowed her eyes."I err...I want to get your answer on my offer, you should be done thinking about it."Annabel sighed. "Give me until tomorrow, I'm still thinking about it.""Come on Anna, what's there to think about, it's a really good offer so you should just take it.""Until tomorrow Sir, I'll get back to you by tomorrow." She rep
52."Triple your salary?'' Roland asked to be sure he heard correctly the first time."Yeah, you did say you were going to do it the first time, remember?" She then mimicked him. "It's a really good offer, I can even triple your salary if you want. I'm sure this rings a bell." She stated. "So Sir, if you're not going to do it, then I won't accept the offer of being your personal assistant.""Are you threatening me right now Anna?""Of course not, but you can think of it as whatever, I don't care what you think. You're my boss and I'm just your employee.""Are you sure about that Anna? Because at this point now, I'm not even sure who the boss is among us, it's more as if you're the boss here and I'm the one who's your employee." He stated because in reality, that's what it's looking like, she even holds more power more than he does and that's because he's foolishly in love with her, he's willing to do whatever she says not bothering what it is.Anna sharply turned around, she was tryin
53.A few hours has gone by and Annabel hasn't said a word to Roland, he tried his best to keep himself from staring at her due to the damn rule, but that was literally one impossible task to do. He just can't help but stare at her and the silence between them was making him so uncomfortable, he wants to speak to her so badly, just to hear her voice, he doesn't even mind if she's going to just insult him."What are you doing?" He asked."Minding my business Sir, same way you should be minding yours." She replied, not taking her eyes off her computer.Roland mentally rolled his eyes at her words. "You've been typing for hours, what the hell are you even working on?" He asked in pure frustration. He hasn't asked her to work on anything yet, so he wonders what she's busy typing for hours now."I'm busy." "With what? As far as I know I didn't give you any work."Annabel finally stopped typing, it's not like she's working on anything important, she just couldn't stay idle and chit chat wit