HIS TO COMMAND

CHAPTER THREE

TRISTAN POV

The elevator door slides open on the first floor. I step in as usual, confident and charming. Feeling refreshed and calm, the office was quiet and peaceful. It was one of the many reasons I love coming in earlier than everyone. Walking into the large hall before my office, there she was already seated. Gosh, I almost forgot,I hired a witch. She was already in the office, looking ready for the day. Her table is organised and neat. I glance over to my wristwatch, it's just 6:31am, did she run away from home, I could say same about myself. She could just be a harmless early bird. I still detest the sight of her. Luckily,I don't plan to see her for long. She will resign in no time.

I breath out, locking eye with her and that gross smile on her face. I wish I could swipe that smile from her face and toss it in the where it belongs.

Good morning, Mr Grey, beaming that smile, as she stands to greet me. I just glanced her way casually nod while I walk pass her to my office. Insolent fool, did she really think I have forgiven her. Well, she in for a surprise.

Mrs Zane, my old assistant came by, assisting her with work. Guiding her and telling her all about my wants, needs, rules and all basic work stuffs. She throws in occasional nod at whatever they were talking about, paying immense attention.

In few hour time, Mrs Zane came in, telling me the new assistant has been prepped and ready. We talked abit about life and her new environment.

After her wedding, her husband decided to move far east, making it difficult to get to work on time. I'll miss her, she was a very reliable and competent assistant, unlike that witch I hired. I'm sure, she make a mess of everything .

She stands up to leave, I stopped her. Heading to my safe, I took out a diamond necklace and hand it to her with the receipt and name boldly hers. She takes a look at it, stream filled her eyes, flowing freely. Her hand covers her mouth as if trying to stop a sob, while she smiles so bright her teary eyes light up with pure joy.

Happy new life Liliana Zane, it's been a wonderful experience working alongside you, we'll all miss you alot. Do feel welcome to stop by anytime.

She embrace me in a hug, letting out quiet sobs, I parted her head slowly in a relaxing manner. She stayed abit, until the tears stopped flowing and her face was clear of its evidence. Taking the box of necklace, she thanked me and left.

I continue my daily activity, reviewing documents arranged by the assistant. Stamping approved on the worthy one, while declined on the unworthy project. It was already pass lunch. I stand up tired from all the reading and stamping, I don't trust the new assistant yet to just stamp on each document despite the fact that all her prediction match my stamp.

Looking through the voice control smart glass, I watch her casually typing on the computer. Fingers professional dancing on the keyboard, her voice calm as the water,all focused like a great personal assistant, reading and sending emails, making calls and taking them. How happy it makes me whenever the thought of ruining her life comes to mind. I'll make sure, whenever she dreams of work, all she'll see is a room filled with thorns and broken glass pricking her, Slicing and taking blood from her bit by bit until she gives in or bleeds to death. What amuses me is how calm she is after humiliating me. I almost laugh from all the ways I plan to torture her. She belongs with pain, not purpose and I Tristan will show her where she stands.

Torture begins, l smirk to myself before going back to sitting on down. Keeping a straight face, I dailed the assistant telephone number. She picks up almost immediately, "meet me at my office", I say then hang up.

In less than three minutes, I heard three knocks on the door. Adjusting my posture before I gestured her to come in. The door slides open revealing the witch. This is going to be fun, I said to my self laughing inwardly.

Yes Mr Grey, do you need anything, she says hands behind her like a good, loyal solider but this trick won't work on me.

Slowly shutting down my laptop, I look up giving her all my attention. Yes, I need you to go down the cafe and get me three cups of espresso and 9 box of cupcakes. All delivered within four minutes as I have an important opening twenty minutes from now. Also, get the gardener to plant more trees to the east before the end of today. Conduct series of survey on each employee to see which branch of the business is more profitable or what should be added or deducted. Lastly, I need all important documents, reviewed and tabled to my office before you go. Do you get that Miss? I bellowed, stating firm list of new office chorus added to the pile on her desk.

I hear her exhale. Rising a brow, waiting for her to either complain, nag or even retreat. She simply close her eyes, in slow and calculative breathes, she smile.

Opening those, big brown eyes.

Yes Mr Grey, I'll have everything done before leaving. If I may, I'll like to leave now sir. That is, if there are no more task.

I simply nod, indicating she might leave.

With that the door opens and closes, I watch her brittle physique disappear when the elevator door closes.

Feeling a surge of remorse, I fight the urge to stop her yet she accepted to do it all. I'll like to see how reliable and competent she could actually be. Girls like her love to think they can run the world, I give her till four to forget everything and come crawling back, stating how she tried but could not get all the task done.

Then, I might decide her fate. Whether or not, Omnicorp needs someone as arrogant, disgusting and dirty as she.

I sit on the sofa, relaxed, reading the contract from the jewel branch of my enterprises. Seems they made new sample designs. I'll have to ask Alice for opinions, since it is a girls accessory.