DRIPPING TROUBLE
1774 Words
Aiden couldn’t help but smile as he watched Nadia gather her things after the meeting. Satisfaction washed over him he had gotten what he wanted, Nadia by his side, and the contract signed.
“And you’re staring at me because...?”
Nadia’s eyes narrowed as she caught his gaze on her
Aiden scoffed.
“Oh, you can go. You’re done for the day.”
Nadia blinked, surprised. She’d expected to be loaded with work , but soon realized , it was already 7:00 PM. Of Course the real trouble probably started tomorrow.
“Umm… okay. Thanks.”
She tucked her items into her bag and left.
Is he trying to scare me with that cold attitude? she wondered.
Approaching outside the building, a car was parked at the curb. Apparently, it was for her.
“Hello Ms. Brando, I’m Luke. I’ll be driving you to and from work. Orders from Mr. Smith,” the driver said.
Nadia paused, eyes fixed on the sleek car, it was a black Tesla Model X clean, elegant, so very Aiden.
“Thank you, Luke. Let’s go.”
She rolled her eyes and got in.
The interior was way stunning than the exterior, Nadia was amazed
“Ugh, what a day,” she sighed, sinking into the plush seat.
****
“Thanks, Luke!”
Nadia waved as she stepped into her apartment, exhausted but relieved her first evening at Blumy Records was over.
“I want details, dia,” Julia said, voice low and urgent.
She had put Ella to bed and was watching a movie
“Fine. Nothing serious, but… he looked relieved when I showed up.” Nadia explained, taking off her shoes and getting comfortable
“Details!” Julia pinched her.
Nadia recounted the entire evening, Julia making sure not to miss a blink
“I’m hungry,” Nadia said as her stomach growled.
“There’s some mac n’ cheese. Microwave it.”
“Thanks, love.”
Just as she was about to sleep after dinner, her phone buzzed.
Her eyes widened, a $15,000 deposit. $10,000 as her upfront payment. $5,000 as a bonus.
Her heart raced. She’d never seen that kind of money at once. Relief washed over her. The bills, Ella’s school fees, all covered.
As she lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, she could not but wonder what her full day at the company would be like. And what Aiden had planned for her.
____
It was the next morning and Nadia had arrived at the office early, determined to make a good impression and hopefully get Aiden off her back. Julia had offered to help with Ella until she could find a babysitter.
Nadia was greeted by Rachel, Aiden's secretary, who handed her Aiden’s schedule for the day alongside some other news
“He’s not here?!!” Nadia exclaimed
Her first day at work and she had already lost her boss
Rachael chuckled,
“He’s still adjusting ,moreover he’s the CEO, he won’t do anything unless you push him to as his assistant
“How about you check his mansion, he never likes to leave once he’s there,”
She added
Nadia rushed out to Luke who was about parking the car
“Take me to the boss’s mansion”
She ordered.
“Right away ma’am”
____
During the ride, Nadia couldn’t think about anything other than finding Aiden, Knowing him, even the tiniest error would be ammo. She couldn’t let that happen, at least not on her first day.
They finally got to his mansion and Nadia stared in amazement.
“f**k a mansion, this is a palace”
she thought, her eyes glinting .
She finally made it to Aiden’s room, courtesy Luke. She knocked on the door, her heart racing with anticipation. If she didn’t find him here, she might as well say bye to her new job
"Come in," his sleepy voice called out.
A feeling of relief rushed down Nadia as she pushed open the door and stepped inside. But as she looked around the room, her eyes flew in suprise.
Aiden was lying in bed, accompanied by two beautiful women. They were all curled up together, the ladies were naked and it was clear that they had spent the night together.
"Ah, you," Aiden said, his voice lazy. "Come on in."
Nadia stood there frozen, her mouth slightly agape, she finally picked up her words
"I… ummm… I’m sorry to interrupt," she stammered. "But we need to discuss your schedule for today."
Aiden waved his hand. "It can wait. Come here."
Nadia hesitated, but Aiden’s eyes seemed to bore into hers. She felt a feeling of discomfort run down her legs as she approached the bed.
As she got closer, Nadia could see the two women more clearly. They were both stunning, with perfect bodies and beautiful faces more like models or celebrity dancers.
"What do you need me to do?"
Nadia asked, trying to keep her voice and eyes steady.
"I need you to take care of these ladies,"
Aiden said, his voice smooth. "Pay them off."
Nadia's voice echoed in shock.
"You want me to pay them?" she repeated.
Aiden nodded, getting up from the bed and tapping the ladies up
"Yes. And then I need you to arrange my bed."
Nadia felt the sudden change of emotions.
"I'm not a maid," she mumbled below her voice
Aiden raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, really?"
He said, his voice full of sarcasm.
"You're not a maid? That's funny, because I could've sworn you were just a struggling short lady trying to make ends meet and a little desperate for a job.”
Nadia’s face turned red in anger,her fists clenched
"What’s your point," she said,
Aiden let out a loud laugh.
“You see, Nadia, you're in no position to refuse me. You're my assistant, personal assistant and you'll do what I say, last I checked, I’m the boss.”
Aiden was trying to get under her skin and Nadia could sense, but she took a deep breath in and ignored him
"Okay," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "I'll do it."
Aiden smiled, he really loved to enjoy her humiliation. "Good," he said. "I knew you'd see it my way."
As Nadia turned to leave, Aiden called out to her.
"And Nadia?"
"Yes?" she replied, turning back to him.
"Don't forget to clean the sheets, there are some umm… stains there"
he said, his eyes shining with amusement.
Nadia felt a flush rush down her cheeks, but she nodded silently. She knew she had no choice but to obey.
As Nadia was leaving the room, she heard Aiden’s voice behind her.
"Oh, Nadia?"
She turned around, her heart racing, all she wanted to do was leave.
"Yes?"
Aiden’s eyes seemed to shine yet again with amusement.
"I almost forgot. Tonight, you'll be attending a gala with me. You'll need to wear something classy if you have any
Nadia said in surprise, "A gala? Tonight?"
Aiden nodded.
"Yes, it’s for the RIZA awards and I’m a judge”
“I can’t, the thing is I have a …”
“Don't even think about trying to get out of it. You're my assistant, and you'll do what I say." Aiden interrupted
Nadia had promised Ella to be home to put her to bed since she had been absent for a while but now, she couldn’t say no to Aiden.
As she turned to leave, Aiden’s voice stopped her again.
"And Nadia?"
She turned around and let out a sigh.
"Yes?"
Aiden’s eyes seemed to bore into hers.
“I know you didn’t sigh to me but anyways, you’ll be sitting at my table, and you'll be my escort for the night.”
Nadia nodded and left the room.
****
“A GALA?!” Julia shouted on the call, “my girl’s going for a galaaaa,”
she teased Nadia.
“Stopppp Julia. I’m probably going to be sitting all through or grabbing Mr. Aiden some whiskey. I know he’s going to make the night a living hell for me,”
“Moreover, I miss my monkey”
Nadia said with a feeling of distress.
“Oh Dia,” Julia sympathized
“I’m very sure he still wants to get his revenge for the coffee incident” Nadia added
“But in your defense, you both spoke to each other rudely,”
“First, your last minute acceptance, then boom you’re in his house and now at a gala, you’re living my dream dia!” Julia continued
“Anyways…” Suddenly,
“Nadia, Nadia!!!”
Someone called out to her all of a sudden. It was Aiden
She dropped her phone and rushed, following the voice.On reaching his room, she found that Aiden wasn’t there.
There were sounds of running water coming from the bathroom, but he wasn’t in sight.
Just as she turned to leave, she slipped.
Stumbling forward, and crashing into a firm chest, Aiden. Attempting to steady herself, her hands grasped at whatever she could… accidentally yanking off his towel.
Nadia’s eyes widened in horror meanwhile Aiden stood still, completely bare, dripping from the shower, he didn’t flinch
“Enjoying the view Brando?”
Aiden asked, his voice laced with amusement as he tilted his head slightly
“I…I didn’t mean to, oh my God” she stammered quickly spinning to the opposite direction with her eyes shut.
“Oh it’s okay to get a little distracted” he teased
“I didn’t see anything”
“Oh but you did shortie, a lot”
Nadia took a deep breath as she moved steps away from the scene with her still facing away from him
“Why did you call me here?” She asked, trying to take control of the conversation
“Oh, I wanted coffee”
Nadia blinked
“Coffee?!”you shouted my name just for coffee?!”
“Yes” Aiden answered moving closer to her, still butt naked
“Or what else… do you think I would’ve called you for?”
He moved further, closing the space she had made.
Her body stiffened immediately as she felt his breath brushing her neck as he lowered his head to her level
“Perhaps, you wanted me to call you for some other reason?”
Nadia’s breath cut, as she shut her eyes closed, did he plan this? She hoped to will the moment away as the tension was filling the air.
And then,
Creak…
The door squeaked open
Nadia’s shut eye opened wide immediately
Aiden’s smirk appeared
They both turned to the sounds,
Someone was there.
- Writer
