Anna.

CHAPTER 13

This will be our office and your desk is right over there. Anna followed his fingers and saw her desk anyone that entered his office will have to pass through her before getting to him and his profile was hidden been a wall from the position of her desk. It's beautiful I love it especially my desk.

Mmm why do you look flustered?

It's nothing.

Lier.

Am not and she didn't relish being called one its just the nerves everything have been happening so fast.

You are still lying and I didn't appreciate it one bit.

She narrowed her eyes at him defiantly ready to plead her case.

Your eyes twitch when you attempt lying.

Gosh defeated she struggled to stop her flinching eyes how did he find out? it's not even signing I bumped into your brother while I was waiting for you.

You met Henry he asked softly knowing the kind of reaction and appeal Henry had on the opposite s*x especially naive trusting ones like herself.

Yes I introduced myself she replied thinking it best not to mention he had been in fits of fury when she saw him.

I leave you feel a few mins and you are already bumping into people really?

You left me for over hours she bristled hating the whiny note in her remark and it was a mistake.

The meeting kinda estimated the time I thought will be enough turns out there was a lot to deal with and decide.

I understand and before you ask am very fine no raging headache and I know you aren't asking because you care but because you don't have time for sick people she finished for his.

Hell I wasn't even gonna say that and what are you so angry for anyways?

It's just the nerves so were do I start?

when I need you I will call you okay?

Right I will be in my office oh my God Venice

What? he asked alarmed and turning towards her.

I liked the sound of that she muttered eyes bright.

He simply smiled back at her.

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Do you mind if I sit?

Not at all I don't mind Anna happy replied happy for the distraction she had been involved in silent starring match with Venice who sat two tables away from hers.

The newbie right?

Anna oblivious of the curious stares which had been targeted at didn't want to be known as the newbie. My name is Anna she introduced herself hands outstretched just like Venice had thought her. Her new companion was dark skinned with a short corp of hair styled at the front. Stanley he said smiling but my friends call me Stan.

His smile reminded Anna of a big coconut broken into two to reveal the white part it's nice to meet you Stan.

The pleasure is definitely mine he replied shoving rice into his mouth. I am the creative director.

That's nice but what do they do.

Oh a whole range of things actually bring an idea run it down till it gets to the boss and think of a solution when it gets bombed.

It sounds very challenging.

I know and that's the reason I like the job .

Well I don't think mine will be as tough as yours I am the-

The boss's p.a right?

Yes but how did you knew today is literally the first day.

Don't worry your pretty head about it news spread fast around here including rumors.

Now she was worried what if someone got to knock her identity and she will hate to drag Venice into her mess.

Ain't you gonna eat you just keeping poking at your meal.

Do you want some she asked offering the plate of salad to him like a burnt offering.

Thank you am famished hey if you want I can introduce you to a couple of colleague?

She started to say something like he shouldn't bother but he was already beckoning people around their table darting a quick panicked glance at Venice she saw him smirking at her. That was it she won't fall over plastering a permanent smile she turned to her little crowd.

Hi am Becky,

Abbey here a cute red head,

nini with the big bossom and others that smiled at her.

Hello everyone my name is Anna she said cheerfully surprised at herself.

So tell us how does it feel working with the boss this came from Abbey he so dreamy have been crushing for a long time.

Ha Abbey crush on every male that is handsome Stan chipped in amidst chuckles.

Suddenly envious of her bright red hair she managed to put in . I can't tell it's my first day at the job.

Come on don't be shy spill something and how did you meet him do tell?

Is he your boyfriend? Sharon asked speaking for the first time.

Ladies which do you expect her to answer quite bombarding her with different questions Stan interrupted them saving her from answer she looked at him gratefully. The girls pouted and before they could think of more things to say the lunch break was over and everyone pulled out heading back to work. Hey if you need something you ask for help okay? Phoebe enthused am just at the other wing of the building with Stan.

Thank you Anna replied knowing she would never take her up on her offer she stayed behind till everyone else left the cafeteria including Venice then made her way slowly to the office testing herself to decipher if she remembered the direction. Successful reaching she discretely peeped into Venice space before making her way to her desk. He wasn't back yet where could he be maybe to meet his crush it wasn't her business right? but he shouldn't neglect his work for frivolous activities. As a good P. A she had the duty to focus his attention on his work entirely.

Did you enjoy your lunch?

She saw him and every single thing and thought disappeared. you scared me she clutched her neck willing her heart to relax.

Anna are you ashamed to be seen with me?

Christ of all the ridiculous things you have ever said how can you ask such if anything I should be the one asking you.

I asked you first he continued wanting to light a smoke but thought better of it.

No of course not never In this lifetime if anything I don't want your "dignified name" to be linked with my baseless one.

Then why didn't you sit with me during the cafeteria lunch?

Venice she cried I didn't think you wanted me to sit with you. I really don't know how to act or what to do or don't do .

I wanted you to sit with me but it's fine in the past nothing to fret over.

I will sit with you from now on.

No you will not you already made friends it wouldn't be fair on you.

But I want to -

I will be in my office now.

Venice wait.

Mmh need something?

Will you tell people about me? I mean like everything how we met and the fact we live together?

It's nobody's business and nobody would dare ask me. you are visibly worried that's the reason hell you avoid me especially in front of people.

I don't want your name to be dragged into a malicious gossip because of me. I will never forgive myself.

Anna he called it as though it was precious to him. let me worry about all that okay?

Okay and am sorry I thought you would want to be professional and not to be seen with me in the office.

Hell I guess we both assumed wrongly.

Venice I always want to be near you don't you know that?

At the bland expression on his face she knew she hadn't spoken the words aloud. Thankfully she would have to be more careful now with her words.