And here comes the jerk, striding in with those long legs and looking so handsome in his casual clothes. I’m supposed to be mad at him, why the hell I’m I noticing how good he looks this evening.
“Good day sir”, I gave a scornful look as they all stood and chorused almost the same time like robots “I’m sure you all know that we are here because of our new intake, Naomi Steve. You can all sit and please no titles tonight, forget about work and enjoy yourself and yes no hangovers, you all have work tomorrow and anyone who comes late will be sacked and this is not a threat, it’s a warning”, he said with a stern look on his face as he took a sit close to Daniel “Good evening Mr Damon, how are you doing today sir?'' Sophie and some other female workers who are clearly fans of our boss' cute face and financial status quickly added as they pushed themselves closer to the boss and they were giving him their best smiles. It was such a funny scene to behold , I literally thought their faces would tear off with the huge smile they had on their face. “Hmm. I’m good , thank you "Damon added immediately, not even sparing them a glance. “Naomi come here” his voice resounded in my ears while everyone else pretended like they didn’t even hear his audacious voice and they seemed to blend in as they enjoyed their evening. “I’m here sir do you need anything?” I asked my jerk of a boss and I was trying so hard not to show forth my anger. “I’ve gone through the documents and you did a good job, it seems like you want to stay in my company and you not considering resigning at all”, he said with a smirk on his face looking at me directly in the eyes for the first time ever and God! the way those set of ivy blue eyes met mine. He didn’t have that condescending look on his face tonight. “Oh ok sir and?” I asked waiting to know if those compliments were just a one time thing and more were on its way “And you did very well. Nice job Mrs Steve” he added finally showing off his cute smile and I must confess he looks sooo good wearing a smile.“Thank you sir and sir you can just call me Naomi” I replied him and decided to head back to my seat beside Nora. “And where are you going?”, he said staring at me with those eyes that were like a deep nice pool and I could definitely fall into them any moment and his gaze on my body was so soothing and I immediately felt so confident about my looks. “I’m going to sit with Nora , enjoy the rest of your evening sir”, I quickly added before the blush in my cheeks starts showing off and suddenly our eyes met and he was like a whole new person in front of me , like someone who needed company.“You can sit with me Naomi and you look good by the way, maybe you should consider sending in your resignation letter because you look very good in casual clothes”, he muttered and chuckled lightly. I don’t really know what’s going on but this funny side of the boss is quite nice. “Ok sir , thank you sir for the compliments”, I added with an honest smile spread across my face, I just hope he doesn’t change after this night. “Won’t you have something to drink? You should enjoy your one free evening now, you never know when next you can” he said staring at me in the eyes like he was gonna give me a load of work to do tomorrow“Nah, I’m ok sir. I don’t really enjoy taking alcohol, I’m a light drinker” I said more of a whisper“Well you have to tonight. I’m not really in the mood for drinking but let’s have a shot and drink to you looking so good tonight”,he said having no idea how nice of a compliment he just gave me. “I’ll definitely drink to that sir”, I said feeling so happy that he wasn’t messing up my evening for me like he did before this outing. “Naomi tell me why you really wanted to join this company? I saw that my father already gave you the position and there was nothing I could do” he asked putting me in a position where I have to make up a lie.so this was a set up , he just wanted to know how I got to work with him, I’m sure he doesn’t really want me close and I was fucking happy that he might have a good side “I went to business school sir and I was one of the best graduating student and i always hoped to work with a big business firm. I didn’t really know about your company but then I applied and I got in and now I’m happy I get to work close with a business minded man like you sir” I finally said and luckily all wasn’t a lie. There’s definitely no going back. I'm going to seduce this prick and makes sure he falls hard. “Ok. That’s good to know, I just want to be sure you were not sent by anyone” he said giving me an innocent smile. Why is this jerk not straight , I hope I’m not misunderstanding him but it doesn’t change the fact that I’m still going to make him fall so deep for me “And why would you think that sir?” I asked knowing fully well that I was sent by someone “My dad has been worried lately about me, he thinks I was greatly affected after I lost my mom which resulted in me not being able to relate with ladies anymore. I’m sorry if you are not suppose to hear this, I just feel if you are going to be here for a while I can at least talk with you” he said with a sad look on his face and I couldn’t believe my jerk of a boss just told me of his personal problems. Is he already high? But we took just one shot“Ok sir but was it because of your mom you couldn’t relate with other ladies?” I decided to finally ask and help him just tonight and continue with my plans tomorrow because he looks so sad and I feel bad for him “I think so. I lost a great friend, she was my other part and losing her created an emptiness in me for a while but I think I’m better now” he said smiling it off as he turned to look at me “Ok sir. So you do have female friends around?”,I honestly asked“Not yet but I want to start with you” he said smoothly giving me a shock “And why is that sir?”, I asked feeling quite nervous “I’m sincerely trying to avoid a lot of questions from my dad and all his unnecessary dinner nights with my step brother and you seem like a daring one”, he said looking at me with a smirk on his face.“Ohh ok sir. So to be clear you just need me to clear every belief that you can’t relate well with ladies?” I asked, getting really pissed now but this friendship might help me quickly achieve my plans so why not? I thought to myself “So are we good?, and I think we should head back home now , some people have gone already and I was damn serious about firing anyone that comes in late tomorrow” he added with his serious face back on and we decided to head out and then we went our separate ways. I just hope this doesn’t cause any issues because I noticed Sophie’s eyes on me all evening, I’m not ready for any petty fight.“Good morning Naomi”, Sophie said with a smile that definitely looks so fake, like she forced it out “Morning Sophie and why are you here this early?” I asked looking at her with suspicious eyes “I just wanted to greet you and I hope you enjoyed yourself last night?”, Sophie asked with a sinister look on her face “Thanks a lot Sophie, yes I did, it was fun”, I replied giving her a fake smile in return knowing fully well why she was here “I’ll see you later then,have fun while it last”she murmured the last part as she walked out slowly “Ok. Bye”, she’s obviously here because I was talking with the boss all night,it looks like what she has for our boss is more than a crush. Rrng rrng , the office phone rang……“Naomi come to my office now, don’t waste any minute”, he said with so much authority and the line was cut off immediately without even waiting for my reply “Good morning sir , sir you called for me?”, I said immediately i entered his office and stood in front of his des
“I haven’t heard any news from you, it’s been a week, I hope you’ve been getting closer to him?”, Mrs stone asked through the phone hoping to get a positive response “Yes ma’am, everything’s going according to plan ma. I will be very close to him for the next two weeks”, I replied her as I wondered why she called just after a week “Ok, that’s good to know. I need you to do a perfect job because my son would be back from his business program in less than two months. So whatever you are doing, do quick and get done with it”, she added and I could literally feel how excited she was. “Ok ma. Will do just as you have said” I answered fully ready to end the conversation but i couldn’t… “One urgent task you need to do this week and report back to me”, she said and I knew this task will definitely not be easy knowing how desperate she was “Ok ma. What’s the urgent task?”,I asked feeling skeptical about it “I want you to take a step further and make him kiss you or you kiss him. Let
“Did you hear anything? Were you eavesdropping on me?”, I asked a little scared and angry as I faced this jerk. “No I didn’t. Did you say something that I should know about?”, he asked still maintaining his calm face, like nothing just happened in his room “Ok sir”, I muttered with a sigh of relief and entered my room. Anywhere far from him would be appreciated ~Back in New York ~ “Your suggestion of presenting a relationship worked out well, it’s good you are being useful”,he uttered “Oh ok sir. I’m glad it helped”, I muttered withought facing him. “His obviously acting like nothing happened, I just didn’t know that one could be a jerk and also a pervert”, I murmured to myself knowing fully well that I was trapped with him It’s either I do Mrs Stone’s bidding, or I repay him what he deserves, either way he’s at the losing end. “Make sure to go over all the remaining documents and if there’s any issue, call my attention to it”, he added as he proceeded to step into
“Sophie hey, how long have you been standing there? Do you need anything? Or you want to see the boss?”, I asked not really bothered if she saw or heard anything, I just didn’t want trouble “Oh not really, I heard you were back from the business trip with the boss so I wanted to stop and say hi but it seems you guys are busy”, she said putting on a sheepish smile. “Sophie I know you have a crush on the boss but I hope you don’t misunderstand whatever just happened now”, I tried explaining “I didn’t hear much, I just heard when you yelled you don’t agree with him. Is there anything you would like to share? " she asked, staring at me with eager eyes. “Would you like to get closer with the boss?”, i asked as I happily thought of ways to torture damon without doing it myself. “Would you really do that for me?”, she asked looking really excited “Of course I would. What are friends for? If you want to get closer then I can help with that”, I muttered and smiled because Damon will
~Sophie’s pov~ Did Naomi just make a fool out of me? And he completely acted like he didn't know me at all. Wait… was he for real? My last name doesn’t ring a bell? And I’ve been in this company for more than a month now and he still doesn’t know me or maybe even just remembers seeing my face around the company. And the hell he could address Naomi by her first name but wants us to address her professionally. I don’t really know what Naomi has done but I’m sure gonna give her a fight over this. How the hell could I let myself be deceived by that bloody attention seeker. “Hey Sophie! Why are you in a hurry? How was it? And Why did you guys not talk for long?”, I asked trying to understand why she was in a hurry because she didn’t spend more than five minutes there and that was definitely not enough to set the bomb. “Thanks a lot for your help and I’ll be sure to repay it”, she said and left in a hurry without looking. “It obviously did not go well and I’m sure it didn’t go the
“Everything has got to go according to plan and make sure to keep your eyes on Naomi, she’s working for me”, mrs stone sputtered through the phone expressing her low confidence in Naomi“Ok ma'am. I’ll keep an eye on things here”.“I don’t fully trust that girl if anything happens or you suspect anything just let me know immediately, we will do away with her”, she said coldly“Whatever you say boss I’ll keep my eyes on things here ma’am, just relax and trust me I’ve never failed you and I won’t start now”, the unknown person answered confidently through the phone“I trust you, it’s just that girl I don’t trust. She didn’t want to do it at first then all of a sudden she’s very ok doing it and it makes me suspicious”, mrs stone explained. “Ohh I also suspected that. I’ve been in the company for a very long while and the boss has never agreed to have female workers so close but she got so close so fast”“I’m happy this plan is going the right way but I’m just being careful so I don't get
…Finally the meeting’s over, I was kinda lost but wrote down whatever I thought seemed important to the boss. I honestly wonder how I'm gonna give him any suggestions. “Hi Naomi!, I’m Harvey. Harvey Cullen”, he walked over to me and stretched out his hand for a shake “Hi Harvey, should I be bothered or worried as to how you know my name?”, I wanted to know because this was definitely my first time seeing him.“Oh no you shouldn’t. As you’ve seen I’m in the S&F accounting dept”, he said showing off his wonderful sets of teeth as he smiled softly. “Okay and ..?”, I asked still not getting his reasons for the introductions.“I just want to chat with you for a bit before you head up, if that's okay of course?”, he asked.I didn't want to come off as rude so I obliged, I wasn't engaged in anything at the moment, I might just delve into a conversation while I'm at it “Sure you can. You have till the boss is ready to leave”, I replied as I quickly searched for the boss with my eyes and he
“I think I’m beginning to get a hang of being his secretary and his acting personal assistant but I really miss Daniel and I wish he was here sooner”, I cried as I successfully survived this past week. “I’m not sure I could hold on any longer. This job is tearing me into pieces”, I sobbed hoping this last week before Daniels return will run by. “Nora and Sophie haven’t stopped by lately. I expected it from Sophie but definitely not Nora” I thought to myself pretty worried… “I’m sure Sophie’s putting Nora on this. Nora seems like a very cool person and I think I can trust her”. “Sophie’s obviously a spoiled baby. She looks like it, and I’m sure she’ll come around soon”, I said trying to convince myself. “Hello Naomi, how are you doing today?”a deep but calm voice greeted me. And It definitely does not belong to the boss. “Hey! What are you doing here”, I answered with a smile as I met Harvey’s face in front of me. “I’ve been good, and you? I just wanted to drop by
Seeing his face the memory rushes in like a flash, reminding me of last night. “Now I’m definitely sure that jothan is up to no good,” Nora said to herself hearing her doubts clearly. Well there isn’t much to say or prove to anyone but I’m very sure he’s up to no good. “But wait… it’s his dad company so maybe he was sent to pick up something for him or for Damon himself?,” I questioned myself trying to think things through and place my suspicions rightly. I just can’t get this feeling out of me, it’s like oil rolling of my back. Maybe after all I should really be careful around him and I’ll love to let it go but no! I’m going to find out to what extent he will go if he’s truly up to something. “I’m no longer a puppy in love, following after a boy like a lost cause,” I confirmed to myself. It’s high time I do something meaningful and help find out and maybe it’ll help me clear out the guilt I feel towards Damon. I have to help out anyway I can… “
“Damon I can explain”, I shivered as I could finally open my mouth to say something. “What do you mean you can explain?”he asked, putting on an indifferent look on his face. “I mean.. you know.. I didn’t mean to”, i stammered completely scared and ashamed of myself. “Why do you look scared baby, be calm”, he uttered moving closer to me. “Uhn?” I asked in confusion. “It’s fine baby girl, I don’t want you to be scared around me and it’s completely normal if you wanted to do a research”, he said, caressing my cheeks. “Uhn?!”, I asked, completely lost and still confused. “Didn’t I just get caught ?!”I murmured to myself “Let’s call it even, I have your info and you equally have mine.”, he murmured calmly with a soft smile. “What?!”, I asked, still completely confused. “I said it’s okay baby, it’s even now I guess but I don’t want you using whatever you got there to judge me”, he said putting on a pity face. “OKay I guess”, I stammered as my heart continued to be
“You finally agreed to come out with me for dinner?”, He muttered putting on his best smile. I missed you, missed your feel against my skin, it felt like you were slowly drifting away these past weeks”, he murmured bitterly. “You know I wasn't purposely avoiding you, I needed a little space and we definitely shouldn't be too close at work”, I explained feeling a lot better and less worried after I didn't get any reply or messages for the past two weeks now. “I thought I asked you not to worry about that, I call the shots so you never have to be worried.”, He said convincingly, staring directly at my eyes. “And what happens when you don't get to call the shots anymore”, I asked, staring back at him hoping to see if he had any secret fear of that happening. It would be better if he could have such fear and be on the lookout for himself. “if I don't get to call the shots anymore then I'll still be very glad and happy to just have you by my side.”, He said with so much sincer
~Nora pov~Is he ignorant or he just boldly told Sophie a vital information that could give her access to know more and maybe, just maybe have a leverage on Naomi. I've been trying so hard not to act weirdly around him because his presence literally sends shivers down my spine. It's very weird how I feel somehow around him, like I should hide myself and be safe. I'm sure it's the fact that I was in love with him and did some very bad things for his mom and now that so-called love can't even recognize me. I would sure keep my heart locked up tight, there is nothing as heartbreaking to know he couldn't recognize me even just for the sake that I worked in his house from childhood. No inclining or anything!! Or would I say that it's okay I looked only familiar?! Nothing can truly replace this hurt in my heart and I shouldn't blame jothan right? I can just take the easy road and blame Mrs stone, she's the one behind all this and jothan should possibly know nothing and is innoce
“why did you turn down the get together meant for you?”, Sophie asked angrily but more with a disappointed look on her face. “There wasn't any need for it anymore, it ain't my first task since I've been here for a while now and besides it's my company, so why throw a party for me?”, Jothan said sitting on his desk which was beside Sophie's. “Firstly, it's Damon's company and secondly, everyone was looking forward to the get together. You know it's the one time we get to meet each other freely and have free drinks” Sophie said with a pout as she was greatly disappointed. “We both know why you wanted it to hold and trust me whatever plans you had in this little head might not have worked out well”, jothan said touching Sophie's head lightly before she pushes it away. “Don't touch me! I've warned you severally”, she called out as she felt like she was caught red handed by jothan in her schemes. “You know the only reason I haven't sued you is because you are my future brother-in
~ Mrs stone~“So you finally agreed to let my boy start working in your company”, Mrs Stone uttered through the phone with an air of sudden achievement. “I assume you called for something important and just to refresh your memory jothan’s my son too,” Mr Robert answered very irritated when he heard her voice, he was way too in a hurry to end the call with her. A call with her never amounted to anything. “Oh wow, this calls for celebration, you finally recognize him as your son?!” She spews out. “What do you mean? Did I ever once reject him?!”he responded doubting his words a little, but always losing patience with her. “Never giving your supposed son a spot in your company and taking him away from home all in the name of business school isn’t rejection enough for you?”“And why would you say such? I thought it only fair for Jothan to attend business school just as Damon did”, Mr Robert responded, never understanding the way she thought. “You don’t mind explaining why he’s at s
“Hey!”, I finally called out to him after he’s been trying for days to talk to me and I blatantly always excused myself. “Hi! Can you tell me why you’ve been avoiding me? And please be honest with me”, Damon asked, staring at me. “Nothing for real, I just needed work space. I just needed to focus”, I excused myself. There’s no way I’ll tell him it’s because I felt bad everytime I had to face him with such plans I had in stock for him. “There’s no way I’m falling for that, if there’s anyone needing space to work don’t you think it will be me?”, he asked getting a little pissed off “Or did jothan say anything to you?”, he said with eager eyes ready to chop someone’s head off. “Really? Your brother?!”“I’m running out of options here because I clearly can’t remember doing anything wrong”, he said. “I really don’t think we should be having this conversation besides I’m only your secretary and nothing more”, I said as I decided to take it a little slow with him while I made pl
“Hey mom! How are you doing?”, jothan says, answering his call. “I’m very good, in fact I’m more than just good, I’m so excited”, Mrs Stone exclaimed as she expressed herself through the phone. “Oh wow that’s great. I’m sure it’s not the fact that you are hearing my voice that makes you so excited. So I’ll take a quick guess and say it’s the fact that you’ve heard I work in the company now?”, he said as a matter of fact. “Of course I’m glad to hear your voice but don’t you think it’s absolutely great news that you’ve found your place in the company?”, she said way too excited. “I know it’s great news for you and yes I think I’m finally fit for dad”, he muttered happily. “You’ve always been good for him son, I’ve told you not to think otherwise and just sit back while I give you what you deserve”, she said with all certainty. “Don’t do anything stupid mom, I had to live with the pain of what you did to his mom for so long and I wouldn’t want that anymore”, he spoke out cle
“You don’t wanna see me around too? You're frowning like you’ve just seen an old enemy”, Jothan said coming out of Damon’s office. “Oh no I’m sorry about that I just thought of something”, I lied. “Really?! Your thoughts have perfect timing you know”, jothan said with a laugh as he tried to forget his discussion with Damon and return back to being the fun free jothan he is. “Yeah, I’m sorry about that”, I said laughing too. “So can I ask for your help”, he asked, making me think it had connections to whatever his mom is planning. “What kind of help”, I asked almost immediately. “Don’t be scared, it’s not that serious”, he said smiling. “I’m not scared, just wondering what kind of help I can render to you”, I explained. “Well before I ask for your help, I want to know for certain that you are not scared of me and you don’t think I’m like my mom?”, he questioned. “Hmm no I’m not thinking such”, I lied, faking a smile. “How were you able to fool damon? It’s so obvious yo