Forever Rora

Chapter 4

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“Rora! Meet Campden.”

“I know you guys have met already, but I want you to leave work behind at the office.” Claire started. “I don’t want my elder brother and my newest friend to be all formal around me. You guys have to be friends when around me and when you get to the company, you can act however you like!”

“Claire, you know you can’t ask that from me, even if she’s your friend she’s still my employee” his deep voice came, I was a little hurt by his words but I understand that even if I’m friends with his sister he’s still my boss and he has to act like it.

I decided to leave after some minutes, because I was feeling sleepy and I had to go to work tomorrow.

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I woke up feeling very happy, I have a job now. I stood up from my bed and went to the bathroom to do my business. I came out of the bathroom with a towel around my chest and another one on my head to keep my hair dry.

I opened my closet and took out my outfit for today. Which is a black satin shirt and a cream colored skirt. I decided to dry my hair first before putting on my clothes so that it doesn’t get wet. When I was done with my hair, I put on my clothes. I used a little bit of my mascara and used my lipgloss. I put on my shoes and was ready to go.

I entered a cab which took me to the company.

After I got Checked at the security, I continued walking towards the elevator. When I got there, I had to wait for the elevator to come to this floor. I started looking around when it was taking long. I noticed that there were two elevators. I guess I didn’t see the other one when I came for my interview, I was too nervous to look at anything. The one I didn’t notice before was a little bit far from the one I was standing in front of. I don’t think anyone uses it. It looks so new, maybe it’s a new one.

I heard some voices echo through the hall.

“Look Campden I know you didn’t want to have a woman as your assistant, but you didn’t exactly have a choice. The few men that showed up for the interview weren’t even competent. And beside the girl we picked seems very decent, and you said she’s Claire’s neighbor. And Claire likes her so I don’t see the issue here.” I think that’s Mr Ivan voice. They are talking about me!.

Then I heard his cold voice “I know, it’s just that all of my previous assistants seem to think it’s a wise choice to fall in love with me or if not they want us to have a “ no strings attached s*x” and I just don’t want that. This is a work place for goodness sake, why can’t they just get it.” Even from afar his voice still intimidated me.

“Fine I understand, but you can’t exactly blame them when their boss is a handsome hunk.” Mr Ivan said chuckling. Before Mr smith could reply, Mr Ivan had spotted me.

“Ah!, Miss Reed you’re already here. I hope you’re ready for your first day.”

“Good morning Mr Ivan, yes I’m prepared for today.” I said looking at him. I turned to Mr smith to greet him

“Good morning Mr smith” I said cheerfully.

He only grunted in response walking ahead not looking at me.

Oookay!! I can see he’s not a fan.

“What are you doing standing in the hall?” Mr Ivan asked

“Oh I’m just waiting for the elevator to come down.”

“You don’t have to wait for the elevator just use Campden’s he’s your boss now” he said pointing at the other elevator. “ come on let’s go.”

I tried protesting but he didn’t even let me talk. When we all entered the elevator, the both of them started talking about a business proposal. I wasn’t really listening, I couldn’t stop thinking about what Mr Campden said about his past assistants. Right then, I made a vow that I’ll try my best to be better than his previous assistant, and I’ll make sure I don’t fall in love with him or any of that shenanigans. This is going to be a strictly professional relationship.

I noticed that everywhere seemed quiet, where they done talking? I looked ahead and saw that the elevator door was already open. When I looked up the two of them were looking at me.

“Aurora, why did you scrunch your face up like that?” Mr Ivan said laughing “The elevator has been open for quite some time now”

I could have sworn that I saw a hint of a smile on Mr smith’s face, but before I could check again, he looked away clearing his throat “As my assistant you must be alert all the time, I’m not paying you to daydream.” He said walking off.

My face burned in embarrassment as I followed after him.