chapter 2
940 Words
I woke up at five in the morning, excited about the day. I went and took a shower and made myself a cup of coffee. After, I waIked into my bedroom and dressed. I looked in the mirror content with my looks, a small smile appearing on my face.
The blouse my mother brought complement my chocolate curly bottom length hair, deep brown eyes, and fairly white skin.
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"Good morning!"... I said at the reception, scanning through the hall.
It was a beautiful building on the outside. Not that type that takes your breath away, but stylish enough to make you wonder who designed it. The floors were white marble with white walls and large black windows. The furniture was the centrepiece. A combination of black painted wood and oak, complemented by few colourful flowerpots.
"My name is Elana Stuart and this is my first day working here. Would you be kind and tell me where I should go, as I have been told to ask here."
"Good morning Elana"... said the girl, with a smile on her face.
"I am Anna Gibson, but vou can call me Annie. Just a moment to see the allocation book."... she said, opening the register to look for my name.
"Found you!"...she said, with a surprised look on her face.
"You need to walk the stairs up to third floor, second door, right side."... said Annie, winking at me.
"Alright Annie, thank you!"... I said and headed towards the stairs.
"Hey Elana," ...she wailed towards me... "is it all right to call you by your first name?
You seem to be around my age. I don't have friends here, and I think it would be nice if we could spend some time together."... she said, flapping her hands towards me.
"If you need somebody to have lunch with, I will be here. This place can be
depressing, as rarely we have new employees, especially young ones as
ourselves, and can be boring at times like this."
I smiled at her..." I would like that!"
As I reached the third floor, I was amazed by the quietness of this place.
Bringing myself in front of the door, I looked up, and read the imprint letters PRESIDENT. I blocked myself for a second, as I was not sure why I was guided here and not knowing exactly what kind of job I will have.
When I came here for the interview, I applied for the secretary position. But they told me that the position was taken, and they would employ me for another job. I was so enthusiastic when I managed to get the job in such a big company, that I forgot to ask what the job was about.
Head up, I straighten my shoulders and put a smile on my face, knocking on the door.
"Come in"... I have heard a voice.
I open the door and with small steps I head toward the office.
"Good morning sir, my name is Elana Gibson, but you can call me Elana. I was
told to come here by reception"... I spilled out quickly, looking towards the man in the chair. "God, I hope I didn't embarrass myself." I've never been so clumsy in my entire Iife, not that I've ever interacted with Alpha males before.
He appeared to be in his early forty's, with wavy black hair combed neatly on the back, deep blue eyes, tanned skin, about 6.1 feet tall, athlete type of body and big hands, with neatly trimmed nails. The type of man every woman would like to have... I thought, blushing.
He looked up at me and said... "come inside, have a sit. I am Steve Harlton, The President of this company.
I am extremely glad that you accepted the job, Elana"...he said, smiling at me.
"As you know, this is a highly paid job, and we request seriousness from you."... he said, scanning me through his lashes.
"That is all right Sir"...I spoke.
"Seriousness should be always on the first place, so I was thought by my mother."...I continued, smiling back at him.
He smiled back and said... "OK then, let me fill you in with the job requirements"...looking straight into my eyes, as if he wanted to see through
me.
"You will be my brother's personal assistant starting from tomorrow morning.
He just came back from overseas and he will manage the new branch we just
opened."
He stood up and walked to the window, pointing at the new building across
the street.
"As you know, we want to expand the business, to deal with different sectors
of activity.
You will start working at 6.30 in the morning, as you would have to go where
he lives, get his clothes ready for the day, make him a cup of coffee, and wake
him up. A driver will come and pick you up at 6 a.m., so make sure you will not be late."
I froze, not knowing what to say. I have never been alone in a house with a man before. Even if he is my boss, and even if it is for a brief time, still...a hundred thoughts crossed my mind at that moment.
"Remember Elana... you will be treated with the same seriousness as you will treat the job. So, don't worry too much"...he said, as if he knew my thoughts.
I looked down, sighing..." fine Sir, I will do my best to fulfil the requirements"... I looked back into his eyes, smiling.
"You may go now, and you will be paid for today too"...he said, waving at me to go.
"See you soon Elana..."
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