The Past or Present

OMG I’m so late. I don’t know why my alarm did not go off this morning but for that reason I’m super late for work. I run to the bathroom for an extremely quick shower. Jumping out of the shower and finishing my morning routine. “I’m so fired,” I keep repeating to myself. Running to my closet to find something to wear. Wondering why the hell I didn’t pull out something last night before I went to bed. I finally find something. A simple knee length black dress and some plain black heels. I didn’t have time to put on any stocking on. Giving my purse when I realized I did not do my hair. Running back to the bathroom spraying some water on my hair to revive my curls smoothing down my edges. It’s going be a natural day today. Making it to work in record time. As soon as I walk through the door, I run into my b***h of a supervisor, Ms. Smith. “Why are you late? Do you not want your job,” she asks. I had a smart comment to say back but seeing is how I need to pay rent and eat. I kept that to myself. “No, Ms. Smith. My alarm did not go off on time. It will not happen again,” I sallow my pride and say to her. “It better not. Now get to the conference room. The company is under new management,” she says while rolling her eyes. “Yes, ma’am.” I turn and make my way to the conference room. Once I open the door everyone eyes are on me. Including my new boss (CEO). And when I tell you he is so sexy. Standing on the podium was a God. He had baby blue eyes, stood about 6’5, and you could see the muscles through his tailored suit. As I was admiring his appearance I guess I was staring too long. “Got a good enough look, please have a seat,” he says over the microphone. Which embarrassed the hell out of. Looking down at the floor, hoping that I could disappear. I make my way to the back of the room and sit down. He finish giving his speech about the company’s new direction, blah blah blah. I was already mad that he embarrassed me so I didn’t want to listen to him. Until, I hear that the employees will be getting a raise. Of course, I would listen to that part. Finally the speech was over, I make my way to the door. When this guy walks up to me and tells me the CEO wants to see me in his office. “I-I…I will be right there,” I studded out. Not knowing why I was stuttering. With a confuse look on my face I quickly make my way to his office. Remembering that I didn’t pay attention to the speech or catch his name. So now I’m freaking out. His assistant sees me, “he is expecting you.” Still confused, “okay.” Knocking on the door. “Come in.” Walking in the looking around to office until I see him standing in front of the floor to ceiling window. “Sir, you wanted to see me,” I managed to get out. “Why were you late for work today? Matter of fact do not even answer that. I don’t know what you did when the last CEO was running this place, but I will not tolerate that,” he says while looking at me like he could kill me. “Yes sir, it will not happen again.” “It better not. You are dismissed.” He barked at me. I quickly turn and started walking back to the door. As I was leaving he said, “Don’t wear that dress anymore to work, it’s inappropriate.” Saying “yes sir” while looking down wondering what’s wrong with my dress. It comes to my knee and the top comes to my neck. It’s form fitting but not revealing anything. Shaking my head, I head to my desk. When I get there I see my friend Briana is sitting at my desk. When I walked she immediately starts with her questions. “What did he want? Are you fired? Why were you late?” all in one breath. I gave her the rundown on what happened and asked for her opinion. “Maybe he doesn’t like when people are late. You picked the worst day to be late.” I give her a look saying I didn’t choice to be late. It was truly and accident. “By the way what is his name?” I asked her. “Mr. Domenico Galo,” she replies while walking backwards. I feel a presents behind and then I look at her again before she runs around the corner. I finally had enough courage to turn around. And who is there none other than Mr. Domenico Galo. “Hello sir, is there anything I can help you with?” “No and stop gossiping about me with your co-workers,” he says. Before I could tell him we were not gossiping, he walks away. Ugh oh well back to work. Finally it’s 5 o’clock, clearing my desk to head. Not playing attention to my surrounding just thinking about what I wanted to eat for dinner. I turn away to a pair of eyes that belongs to my new CEO. “Great just my luck what the hell did I do now?” I say to myself really wanting to say that to him. “Sir, can I help you with something?” I ask him politely even though I am annoyed. “Going home,” was his reply. I waited for a few seconds thinking that something else was coming after that. Realizing it wasn’t I replied with “Yes, sir.” Gathered my purse and coat but turning to him, “have a nice evening sir.” Walking away thinking I escaped I hear “tomorrow you will be moving to a new department.” Not staying to explain he walks away. Heading home confused about today’s events. Not understanding why he was so mean to me. “You were late on his first day. I guess you put a target on your back,” I say to no one but myself. Finally reaching home, I decide to order some Chinese food. While waiting for the food I decide to shower and put some comfort pajamas on. After showering and putting my braids up in a bun at the top of my head and applying my lotion I return to my room and find some PJs to put on. Just as I’m finishing my food arrives. Sitting on the couch finding something to watch while I eat my phone chimes. Picking it up looking at the message it’s my department manager. The one I can’t stand. Reading the message out loud. “Tomorrow when you report for work go straight to the CEO office. You will be the Mr. Galo’s new personal assistant. Do not be late.”