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Get going.” He crossed his arms.
“Okay boss”.
Gianna stood on the same spot, confused by how the sweet loving boss she met few minutes ago would change to a scary aggressive and arrogant man. She sighed. “Could he just leave already?” She thought.
“Did you send the notification to every department?” He questioned.
“Yes, I did. It is slated for 12 pm as you ordered. In 45 minutes time” She bowed. He scanned her from head to toe.
“Good. Till then, I need to take you on a tour around the company. You need to know every nook and cranny of this company. Come with me” He ordered and she followed.
They both got into the elevator, he took her around the company, showing her various departments as well as informing her of their various functions.
“It’s 5 minutes to the meeting sir” She reminded him.
“Sure” He smiled at her and then, they headed to the second floor where the meeting was to take place. He walked in to the hall, important members of staff were seated, awaiting his arrival. Upon seeing him, they all rose in unison. He walked in and sat down. He instructed them all to sit.
“Good day everyone”
“Good day sir” They chorused.
“You all might be surprised by the emergency meeting I called for. Well, I would like to introduce to you, a new member of this company. Miss Gianna Barlowe, my new personal assistant. She would be a regular face in this company so do not be surprised if you find her anywhere in this company. I would like you all to introduce yourself”
“I am Nadir Ankit, I am the HR Manager.”
“I am John McCain, I am the marketing and sales manager”
“I am Danielle Daniel, I am the production manager”
“I am Sara O’Neill, I am the chief programmer”
“I am David Jones, I am the chief system analyst”
Each member of staff took turns in introducing themselves, even till the last person.
“Any new update on project A6X?” He questioned and turned to the project manager.
“Yes boss” He smiled. “There is a new improvement. Just like a normal human, project A6X can tell apart human feelings by facial expressions”
“Wow, that’s beautiful. Good job everyone. We would be launching it on the 22nd of next month.”
“Okay boss. We’ll try our best” The project manager smiled.
“No” Ethan smiled. “Do not try your best, give in your best. Having said that, this meeting is dismissed. He stood up and walked out.
“Gianna!” A male voice called. Not sure of it was, she turned.
“Hi, I am Simon Owen” He stretched his hands; for a handshake.
“Simon Owen, one of the programmers?” She questioned.
“Yes” He smiled.
“Nice to meet you” She took his hands.
“Uhm.. Where are you headed to?”
“My office” She smiled.
“Come on, it’s lunch time, let’s go have lunch. I'll show you the cafeteria.” He smiled.
“Really? How about me?” Evans appeared from the blues.
“Let’s all go together” She smiled.
“How long have you guys been working with him?” She questioned, breaking the silence as they walked to the restaurant.
“I’ve been working here since Asteroid Technologies came into existence. However, I have been working with his father two years before I came here. His father owns Wild Technologies, you know?” Simon asked.
“I've worked with Ethan for a very long time” Evans smiled.
“Here” Simon showed her in.
“We have just forty five minutes for lunch so we have to hurry” He informed Gianna.
“Ethan does not like being delayed” Evans informed her “Most especially by his PA” He added.
“Alright” She nodded. They had their lunch and walked back to their respective offices.
“Till we meet again” Simon smiled and waved at her. She reciprocated the act too.
“See you soon” Evans smiled at her and walked away too. She hurriedly went back to her office. On getting there, she was shocked. Ethan was sitting on her chair, legs crossed, head bowed, fingers hitting on the table.
“You are three minutes late” He raised his head.
“I'm sorry” She pleaded.
“I have zero tolerance for lateness” He frowned.
“I’m sorry” She pleaded again. He stood up quietly, maintaining the frown on his face.
“I've been ringing the bell for a while. Meet me in my office” He spoke as he headed to his office
“Henceforth, you won’t go to the cafeteria with other staff members. You would go with me always”. He adjusted himself on his chair.
Gianna was taken aback by his reactions. “Okay sir” She bowed. She wondered the kind of person he was. A minute, he smiles. The next minute, he turns monstrous.
“Good. I believe you are adjusting to our conducts and style?” He smiled.
“Yes, I am”
“You can go, I just wanted to check on you. How about the reservations?”
“I made it sir. In your name as you have instructed”
“Good. I don’t want my woman to be disappointed. She is a super model and she has a great taste. I want a place as beautiful as her. No place can be as pretty as she is though” He smiled, carefully rubbing the picture frame of a woman whom Gianna presumed was ‘his woman. Just then, a lady walked in. A lady in her mid twenties, with an almond shaped eyes, pointed nose, cupid bow lips, oval shaped face and an hour glass shape. Her perfume, was enough to make one go nuts and on top of it all….
“Hey baby” She smiled.
She had a pretty smile and an angelic voice too. She was perfection in human form. She was pretty indeed.
The lady walked in gently, watching her steps. She looked at Gianna before walking to sit on Ethan’s lap.
“She looks unfamiliar. Is she new?” She asked placing a light kiss on his cheeks.
“Yes, my new P.A” He kissed her.
“Oh! An high school student?” She eyed her.
“No” He chuckled. “She just doesn’t look her age”
Gianna stood there, shocked at the way they talked about her like she was invisible.
“Meet Gianna, my new P.A” He introduced “Gianna, meet my woman, my love” He kissed her and they both laughed. “Meet my woman, Selena”.
“Nice to meet you” Gianna stretched her hand for an handshake.
“Hmm” Selena nodded, ignoring Gianna's hand.
“So….” Selena turned and kissed him passionately. She began unbuttoning his shirt. Embarrassed by their actions, Gianna turned to leave.
“Gianna darling, don’t leave yet. I need you to get my bag to the car” Selena smiled at Gianna.
“What!”
“ Do you have a problem with that?” She questioned Gianna.
“No, she doesn’t”. Ethan answered and looked at Gianna
“Let’s go baby” Celine stood up, still staring at Gianna. She took Ethan’s hand in hers and giggled as they walked out. Gianna sighed, took her bag and followed them. She dropped the bag in Celine's Bugatti La Voiture Noire. Not only did she look expensive, she had a beautiful and expensive car just like her.
“Where to?” Ethan smiled as he got into her car.
“Far away from the world” She smiled and started the car. Gianna walked in angrily. She wished the time could develop wings and fly quickly. She sat in her office, feeling humiliated. She shrugged off the feeling and continued her work. As soon as it was time for her to leave, she stood up and locked her office.
“Hey Gianna” Simon called.
“Hi” She smiled.
“Heading home?”
“Sure”
“Can I drop you off?” He offered.
“No, thanks” She smiled.
“Please, let me drop you off” He pleaded.
“Okay”
They walked to his car and just like the gentleman he was, he opened the door to let her in.
“Thank you” She smiled.
“My pleasure” He smiled and ran quickly to the driver’s seat. He started the car.
“So… Gianna”
“Yes” She turned to him.
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