Mars

Personal assistant

"Please call me Rhys," Rhys continued. "As Im sure Mrs. Jacobsen explained the job you were selected for is a bit more than your standard administrative assistant. You see, I find myself in need of a personal assistant as well as a professional one. Someone who can help me with everything from scheduling appointments to running errands."

"I'm not sure I understand what you're asking," Alenia said slowly.

"I'm asking if you would be willing to take on both roles," Rhys clarified. "Of course, there would be an increase in pay and benefits."

Alenia's mind was spinning. This was unexpected, but also the perfect opportunity to get even closer to Dex/ Rhys.

"I would be honored to take on that responsibility," she said finally, trying to keep the excitement out of her voice.

"Excellent," Rhys said with a smile. "I'll have HR draw up a new contract and we can discuss the details later this week. In the meantime, I have a package that needs to be delivered to a client. Would you mind taking care of that for me?"

"Of course not," Alenia said, eager to prove herself in this new role. She took the package from Rhys and made her way out of the office, her mind racing with excitement and anticipation for what this new position may bring.

As she left the building, Alenia couldn't help but wonder if she was getting in over her head. She was playing a dangerous game, but the thought of revenge against Jacob kept her motivated. She was determined to see her mission through.

For now, though, she had a job to do. And as she walked down the bustling city streets towards her destination, Alenia felt powerful and unstoppable. She may have been in over her head, but she was ready to take on whatever came her way in order to achieve her ultimate goal.

Thursday morning as Alenia was picking up breakfast for her boss she sent him a message to remind him of the event the following evening.

The battered women's charity gala is tomorrow evening. Is there anything you need from the dry cleaners before the event?

As she was getting into her car to return to the office her phone pinged with response.

No. Please try not to wear anything to flashy for the event but do not underdress either. It is a charity event so please appear tastefully.

Alenia almost choked. Surly he was not implying she was going with him. This was both wonderful as it increased the probability of her plans success and terrifying as she had never been to a high powered event with a.... well actually she didn't even know what position her boss held but certainly a department head or something of the sorts, regardless she had never been to an event like this.

Her fingers shook as she typed.

Are you saying that I am to attend as well?

When she stepped onto the elevator the response pinged.

You are my right hand now. Where I go, you go. For the most part that is. I can bring a guest. Do you have something appropriate for the occasion?

Alenia didn't know how to respond.

I have a few formal dresses.

*Ping.

I might have guessed.

When Alenia entered his office with the breakfast he had requested she had expected maybe a thank you but not the words that came out of this man's mouth.

"Wonderful. Now after you make a few calls for me, you need you to run down to the boutique called Pine."

"Ofcourse sir. What am I picking up."

"Why your attire for the gala ofcourse. I phoned ahead to the owner to let him know you'd be in today. He is assigning you one of his stylists and they will outfit you for the event."

Alenia knew she couldn't afford anything in any of the shops in that part of town.

"I'm sure I have something appropriate sir. I only just started here and..."

Rhys cut her off, "Vincent and I have an arrangement and everything is already taken care of. I would never instruct you to spend your hard earned money on things I wish for you to have." He sounded stern but his smile was almost flirtatious.

"Mr. Crawford, you don't have to..."

"I've asked you to call me Rhys, Alenia. Now that that's settled after you make some excuse to Dr. Sampson about me canceling lunch again, you can head on down to the shop."