Finding the Abyss of Love

Replacement

Zoya’s POV

My work is very simple. I work in the HR department of the company. A 9 to 5 desk job. It’s peaceful job, but somewhat boring. The only thing keeping me alert are the cups of coffee I drink every day, and of course Sissy.

Sissy is the CEO’s personal secretary. Now there is a woman who is always busy. Sometimes, she steals me from the HR department to help her out when she is overwhelmed with all the tasks given to her to manage at the same time. Our CEO doesn’t seem to understand that not everyone is a workaholic like him.

Today is one of those days. As soon as I enter the office floor where I work, I am greeted with a scared and worried looking Sissy. 

 “Well, good morning gorgeous!” I said trying to give her a reassuring smile. “if you’re here this early in the morning I know you are busy. Don’t worry, I will be glad to help. It will give me something exciting to do.”

“I was hoping you’d say that,” said Sissy. As you know my due date is next Friday. I didn’t feel the baby move all night. I tried sugary drink this morning and still nothing. I need to go to the hospital right away. I don’t trust anyone to get my job done except for you. Please Zoya, take over my duties until I am back on the job.” As soon as I heard about her baby, I knew I wanted to help her.

“Sissy you know I would be more than happy to help but I don’t know if my supervisor will allow me to leave my post. Let me just ask for permission.”

“Don’t worry about it. I already confirmed everything. I knew you wouldn’t let me down. Come on, let me introduce you to Mr. Mirzaya before I leave.” With that we rushed to the executive floor to Sissy’s office. She showed me where everything is and introduced me to Mr. Mirzaya’s secretary. Lastly, we went to knock the CEO’s door.

“Come in,” said a calm voice. I don’t know why but just hearing that voice my throat felt dry. For some unknown reason my heart started pounding on my chest. Sissy noticed my nervousness and held my hand in a comforting manner.

“Mr. Mirzaya, thank you again for understanding my situation. Let me introduce you to Ms. Zoya Borelli. She will be taking over all my responsibities, sir.”

Mr. Mirzaya listened to Sissy without looking up from his computer screen. He just nodded in acknowledgement. 

“Take care of yourself Sissy. Let me know if there is anything, I can do for you” he said looking up from his work. Those eyes, those piercing light brown eyes…, as soon as his gaze fell on me, I felt like I was back in the first day of school with no friends and everyone judging me.

He went back you his work again. “Get me my coffee and then set up the meeting room for my 10am appointment.”