HATE TO LOVE

The Billionaire's Personal Assistant Cleo's pov: Sometimes, all we see is not all there is to see in life. Though we see smiling faces, but behind those smiles lies unseen pain. Sometimes what our heart yearns for, we can't provide. But then, when it miraculously stumbles to us we don't have the courage to give it to the heart. This is my story! Mine is not miraculous but mistakenly. * * * * * As the Personal Assistant to the president of Vellan Vond, I'd always worked my ass out...... like our mantra is always work, work and work. Little wonder why I had it pasted on my door post? So I don't easily forget what I'm supposed to do. Yes! it is to that extent! My arrogant boss does not help matters at all, guess he has plans of frustrating my life someday......who knows! As his personal assistant, I always have the privilege of traveling with him - to conferences, exquisite business trips and all of that. Well, these are the parts that makes my job interesting..... it's what I've always desired in a job but oftentimes, it leaves me with no time to get a life outside work. Thankfully, I will say I love my job..... despite the fact that it's a bit strainous. "Carly girl....... I'm ho-me" I called announcing my presence. "Who is there.....?" "Carly, please get me a glass of water". I said falling tiredly to the couch in the living room. "You know it's late already right?... like you're late today..... again!" Carly rolled her eyes, handing over the glass of water I'd requested for. What in the world..... here she is again..... with her scolding. Well, what do you expect from her? I ..... mean every single night I get to come home late after working myself out in the office.....yet, that Mr arrogant of a boss never gets satisfied! "Maybe till you give your last breath and drop dead, right in his office.... just maybe.....till then he will realize he is dealing with human and not just some sort of a machine" Carly said obviously annoyed. "I mean who does that?" "What kind of boss does that..... I'd definitely bite off his ears, the very first day we cross paths with each other and teach him a big lesson". She said sarcastically. Ouch! "Carly will you stop already?" I said holding on to my chest, trying to calm down. "You're crazy! Do you know that I almost choked because of laughter? I retorted laughing out loud. "Such a drama queen". "dorrrrrrrr.... whatever" Carly smirked. "So tell me how was your day? What happened at the office today......I mean you, your boss and all the details" Carly said as she furrowed her brows inquisitively, like she was expecting some sort of reply from me. "What exactly do you want to know?" I asked smiling. "Well, it's quite obvious you worked your ass out in the office...... that's why you had to come home late.... but I want to hear all about it. "Was he bossy". I'm definitely not ready for this! "Can we not talk about this today?..... please, I'm tired. I'd appreciate if you'll spare me some time to rest". I pleaded tiredly with my eyes droopy. "Like..... seriously Cleo?" She scoffed, giving me a cranky look. "Yeah..... whatever". I waved her off with my hands as I took the stairs heading straight to my room. Carly is such a crazy girl.... Gosh! I'm very tired right now! I went to my wardrobe and brought out my pyjamas and a head wrap - for the night. I quickly unclad myself and wore my bathrobe, dashing into the bathroom and laying down afterwards. I love the warm water in it, I enjoyed the warmth it gives to my skin as I immersed myself in the soothing soapy water. Well, I guess I should do a little introduction about myself. I'm Cleopatra Knight, 21 years old and the first child of my parent. Yeah...... Carly and I are the only children to Mr George Knight and Mrs Maltida Knight. Unfortunately, for us they are late. Yes! we both lost our parents a day after our birthday......it was a plane crash. They lost their life to a plane crash on their way back from a business trip when we were both age 10. Hm. Your guess is right! Carly and I are twin sisters...... identical twins such that only the both of us know and understands very well. Though we've got a little facial difference...... yeah... just a little dark tag on my face, close to my eyes. Despite that, you'd find it hard to identify between the two of us. Well, except you're very close to us! Even Alex do find it difficult to identify who his girlfriend is, though he is recently getting along. Alex is my boyfriend..... not quite long we started dating. It was Carly's idea though. It was Carly's persistence that made me accepted him......if not for her, I'd admit i was okay with my space. My boyfriend is a cool guy, I must say... even though I'm still trying to understand who he really is..I guess with time, we'll get along pretty well. I like him and he likes me too.. well, love like he always claim. "oops! l must have missed his calls" I said, recalling I had placed my phone on silent mode while I was at the office, in a bid to avoid the boss's scold and nags. That man is something else.... honestly! Well, it was one of the rules and regulations of the firm. I mean, it's a work etiquette for every work place right? though mine can be a little cranky because I dare not disobey the 'master'. I came out of the tub and cleaned my body with my towel as I tiptoed into the room. Funny right? I know! I sat on the bed, applying my body lotion.....my phone vibrated as I quickly checked it out. It was a message..... "Hey! Cleo, I've been calling you for like ages now and you aren't answering the phone. Where are you?". The message read. Awww! I blushed in a smile. Off course..... from who else? If not my boyfriend - Alex. "What?" I flinched as I checked my call log. Oh.....mine! It's six missed calls already. What the heck is wrong with this guy. He is the only one that gets to call me this much. "Hey....... what do I tell him now?" I said clutching the phone to my chest. I just can't tell him I came back from work late today...... like, today again! He'd suggested I quit my job since I can't have a breath aside work. But hell no! I can't quit.....I managed to secure this job few months ago and someone is saying I quit already. I kept the phone at on end of the bed.... beside my pillow. I brought out my laptop, laying down on the bed. I need to send some stuff to my colleagues.....I mean the junior staffs. This is one of the reasons I love my position as the executive P.A to Mr Dante. Not like I'm feeling proud or feel bossy but then, it feels good to know you're in a good position and as a result command respect in your work place. I really need to send some emails to our prospective clients.... My thought was disrupted by the sound of my phone ringing. I ignored it and allowed it ring to an end, but it began ringing again and I groaned and reached for the phone which was beside my pillow. "Cleo... where in the world did you drop your phone?" Alex yelled immediately I picked up the call. What the heck! oh my goodness! I flinched almost throwing my phone away. What's the yelling all about? I mean....was it really necessary? l... mean what's the yelling all about? "I....l am so sorry Alex, l was having my bath" I said stuttering. " Really Cleo?, do you have an idea how of how worried I was? I'd called you more than six times now and all you claim is "you're having your bath?" Alex ranted angrily over the phone. It was obvious he was upset and kinda worried. "I'm sorry for making you feel that way, I promise it isn't gonna repeat itself anymore.....I promise". I said placing my both hands together I was pleading. Not like he'd see me or something. "Don't tell me you were home late again, weren't you?" He asked and I kept mute without uttering a word. "Are you there?" "Bae.....are you there?" "What the f**k!" He cursed frustratedly. "Okay, I'm sorry bae........ I'm sorry for yelling at you". He pleaded and I rolled my eyes.... "Forgive my manners.......bae, please" He said. "Whatever..... you're gonna get me popcorn and chicken before earning my forgiveness". I said feeling on top of the world, with a coy smile at the corner of my lips. "Yes..... I will. You're crazy, you know that right?" Alex said feeling defeated. "Yeah....I know!" I said absentmindedly. What was he expecting? Here I am trying to sort myself out of this mess right now...... sending mails, trying to catch some sleep and someone somewhere is trying to add to my problem. Urrgh! He's such a crazy guy! One minute he is yelling and angry, next minute he is begging......I don't know if that's his nature actually but I've figured out my way of dealing with it. Yeah.... silence helps me a lot most times. "Hey! so tell me about work". "Work was fine....it just work, work and work you know, as usual". I said placing my phone on the speaker as I dropped it beside my laptop. "Did he treat you bad today? I mean.... hope he didn't look at you that much?". Alex said probably jealous. "Who are you talking about Alex?" I asked, pretending like I don't understand. I carried my laptop and started typing. I've got to type some mails and type some documents. Thank goodness! Alex is gonna be my company for the night. "Your arrogant boss of course" He scoffed! "Guess someone is jeal...ous" I said trying to get his reaction. We talked for almost about an hour and by the time we finished talking, I was done with my work. "My head is really aching Alex, I need to get some sleep". I said lying properly on the bed as I covered myself with the duvet. "Alright bae.... good night, I love you" He said. "I love you too and thanks for the company" I said yawning. "You're welcome Cleo" He mumbled, more like a whisper as I dropped the call and drifted off to sleep. Alex's pov: Really? I can't believe Cleo couldn't pick up my call earlier than I expected.... like more than several missed calls? Where the hell was she? I..... mean, what could she be possibly doing? And all she could claim was having her bath...does she think I'm dumb? what exactly does she take me for..... Thought raced through my mind as I brought out my cigarette pack and smoked from it.... pacing to and fro in my room. Not like I care whatever happens to her, I just wanted to make sure she has nothing to do with that arrogant monster. I just wanted to protect or better still possess and have her to myself.....I can't risk loosing Cleo to someone else, not even that Dante. He might be filthy rich and famous but I have my own wealth right? I control my own empire. I really can't fathom the reason why they treat him like he is some sort of a demi - god making him feel like he is one. Huh! proud peacock! "Dante is really a threat to my relationship with Cleo.....a f*****g big threat". I said placing my right palm on my forehead as I smoked from my cigarette. I've told Cleo to quit this job.....she seems to be very adamant, she's really a stubborn girl even though she looks quiet and acts like she can't even hurt a fly. I know she recently got the job few months back but it's really freaking me out! She got the job few weeks before we started dating, maybe that's why she doesn't listen to me each time I talked about quitting. I'd always regretted not meeting her earlier...I would have helped her with another one. Oh gosh! it's too late, now she's working for Dante.....as his personal assistant. "oops!.....I wish I can turn back the hands of time. I'm really not feeling jealous, I just can't stand loosing again. Dante has always been a huge threat to my life! "It's not possible Dante.....I promise you. I'm not backing out this time around. Yeah...I can't loose again... not this particular one! Yeah.... not even Cleo, nooooooooo!" I screamed frustratedly. Hmmph! I need to clear my head right now! I'm tensed, I'm upset, I'm in a very bad mood. "Gosh! it's really gonna be a big fight....hm". I sighed deeply and smoked from my cigarette. "Boss....are okay? Is everything alright?" Mateo said. Mateo is the leader of my boys....he is the only one that has the right to talk to me. "What are you doing here?" I fumed with anger. "Boss... I'm sorry. It's just that we heard your voice and decided to come check if you're alright" He said with a bow. "I'm good... just leave" I said trying to keep my cool.