Chapter1
Aria stepped into the magnanimous building with a great sense of fulfillment. She smiled widely as she held a cup of coffee in her hand to keep her energetic and running as it was her first day of work,she wasn't going to allow anything to stop her from doing her best.
Being a nutritionist to one of the top business moguls in the country sure leaves no room for lapses.
She walked straight to the elevator the receptionist told her to use for her floor,pressed the button and was about to go in when she collided with a hard figure spilling the entire contents of her cup on the person.
She looked up to see a very angry good looking man staring at her, she apologized immediately before reaching for her bag to get a napkin to wipe off the stain on the man’s suit.
Don't! Asher said angrily, stepping out of the elevator “who are you?” He asked Aria who looked confused at the sound of his question.
Excuse me, who are you? She asked back with a smirk which annoyed Asher.
Who are you? and why are you trying to use this elevator? He asked again.
Well if you must know, I'm Aria and I just resumed here, she replied folding her arms with no more desire to help wipe off the stain hence thrusting her napkin back into her bag.
That explains it all, Asher said sighing “this elevator is off limits to you and everyone who works here except me, got it? He said and prepared to leave while Aria bursted into laughter which took Asher by surprise.
And who are you? Aria asked amid her fits of laughter “I mean I should at least know who the VIP is” she said with enough dose of sarcasm which Asher noticed.
You know what? Nevermind,I don't have time for this, keep your delusional life to yourself, I've got work to do and you should get changed, she said with a note of finality making her way into the elevator Asher told her not to use.
He watched her saunter into his private elevator with confidence and couldn't help but wonder how someone could be so brazen.
Is she crazy? He asked himself as he walked away from the scene of the incident placing a call through to his housekeeper requesting for another suit.
Ana saw the indicator of her boss’s elevator coming back up and wondered what he had forgotten since he just left to go see his father for a quick chat.
She got up and stood outside the elevator waiting to receive him.
Welcome Sir, she said immediately the door opened but was surprised at the person exiting the elevator.
Okay,who are you? And why are you coming out from there? Ana asked with a very confused look.
I think you should be asking why the elevator didn't stop at the floor I requested, you should call the maintenance,you look like someone who could but anyways, I'll find my way back to my floor. Thanks, Aria said, shaking her head, as she went to use another elevator leaving Ana dazed.
Luckily, this one responded well to her command. She went to the HR’s office on getting to the sixth floor for some formalities.
We're done here but there's one last thing to do, said Mrs Adams as she handed her her identification card.
Which is? Aria asked, smiling at the card which bore her picture,name and her job title- Head Nutritionist.
To formally introduce you to your boss,Mrs Adams said standing up and together they exited the office.
Aria was back to the floor she just left but this time with Mrs Adams.
Hello Ana, Mrs Adams said on getting to the personal secretary's table.
Hi ma'am, Ana replied smiling but frowned on seeing the person she came with.
I'm sure you know she's not the maintenance guy, Ana said directly to Aria who shrugged.
Is there any problem? Mrs Adams asked Ana who only shook her head and sighed.
He's expecting you,so you can go in, Ana said with a smile.
Mrs Adams pressed the button on the door which opened immediately and together with Aria they both made their way in.
Good morning Mr Grey, Mrs Adams said to the tall figure who was staring at the lovely view of New York.
Morning, Mrs Adams, he replied without facing them to which Aria rolled her eyes.
Arrogant, she said in her mind.
Your nutritionist is here, I came to introduce you both formally since you were absent during the recruitment,Mrs Adams said “ Miss Gonzalez,meet your boss, Asher Grey”
Nice to meet you Sir, I'm Aria Gonzalez, your personal nutritionist and I look forward to working with you Sir, Aria said stepping forward.
Her mouth nearly dropped as Asher turned to return her greeting.
No way, she said quietly but to everyone’s hearing. She was already doomed,she thought. The man she just had an altercation with turned out to be her boss-her employee. Now, the ‘off-limit elevator’ and Ana’s reaction all made sense to her.
Welcome to Grey, Miss Gonzalez, Asher replied feigning ignorance and taking his seat majestically.
He smiled evilly as he shook hands with a no longer confident and brazen Aria.
She smiled tightly feeling hot in a fully air-conditioned luxurious office, she felt tight and suffocated.
Was she about to lose the job she worked hard to get?
Or was it going to be really nice working with Asher?
She had no idea but the look on Asher's face kept sending shivers down her spine as he stared at her intently and deeply.
Why don't you start with my breakfast, Miss Gonzales? Asher said with a smirk imitating what she had done earlier.
Right away Sir, she answered and made her way ou
t of the office like a drenched kitten.
I'm done,she said to herself.