Anastasia

CHAPTER 2 : The Boss' Son

Anastasia's POV

"Is that Tyler? He's back?" People in the cafeteria started to gossip.

When I looked at him, he started walking towards us and pulled me up.

"Stop this nonsense, Lia."He uttered coldly before he walked away.

Lia smiled at me.

"You are lucky dear. But we're not yet done." She affirmed menacing and followed that man.

"Are you okay, Anastasia?"Aly approached me.

I just nodded at her.

"I'm good. I told you I'm used to this."

"Let's go back to class?" I asked her to change the topic.

"Uhm Yeah, but you haven't had your lunch ."She replied.

"I'm fine, I'm not in my mood to eat anyway."

I smiled at her. For some assurance.

But the real thing is, I'm really hungry. Darn it. Maybe I'll just eat at the office later. We left the cafeteria, and everyone went back to their businesses as if nothing had happened.

When we came back to the classroom, everyone was looking at us, or I guess just at me. Some are smiling with a playful look, maybe that's a sign that they saw the scene a while ago.

Completely ignoring them, I walked towards my chair. But someone stopped me by stretching his long leg on my way.

"Don't get near Lia, or I won't be able to save you if that happens again." The guy who saved my ass earlier.

He's our classmate? Of course, Anastasia, that's pretty obvious. I almost slapped my face with the sudden thought of stupidity. What's his name again?

"I'm Tyler."He uttered as if he read my mind.

"Well, you look like you're asking my name."

He's a mind reader.

"Oh, I'm Anastasia, and thank you, "I replied. I almost forgot to thank him for what he did earlier.

"No worries, Lia is my twin sister. I was supposed to protect her, but I think I should protect other people like you from her. She's a spoiled brat, that's why I'm warning you."He explained.

So they're twins? How come I didn't notice that? They resemble some features.

"Why does it have to be me?"I asked.

Because of all the people, why me again? My school journey ever since has always been like this. Aren't they tired of bullying me? I'm not even doing anything wrong. If I could just be invisible, I'd do that so they wouldn't notice me.

"Maybe she doesn't like your face," he said calmly.

What is the f*CK? He's too straightforward. It's like an indirect way of saying I'm ugly.

"Am I too ugly for her?" I asked.

"Sort of.".

I smiled bitterly and left.

Yeah, I understand, maybe this university is only for pretty people. But who cares? I'm here to study and not to compete in a beauty pageant for Pete's sake.

Someone's POV

When my phone rang, I quickly got it from the table.

"Good afternoon master." I greeted him.

"How's she doing?"

"It's been a tough day for her again, master, "I answered while looking at the girl I was talking about.

"I think it will be the same as what she went through before, "I added.

"Make sure to keep your eyes on her. And report to me everything she does." It ordered full of authority.

"Yes, Master."

Anastasia's POV

Finally, the class ended. I am on my way to my apartment to change my clothes. I still have an hour to rest and prepare for my work.

As I arrived at my apartment, I made a quick snack of bread since I didn't have enough money. I'm really hungry and I need energy for my work today or I might collapse.

My brows furrowed when I heard a doorbell.

I quickly went to the door to see who it was but when I opened it no one was there but a black box down there. I picked it up. Maybe it's for me? But I'm not expecting any parcels today. I'm not ordering from any online shops. Full of confusion, I was about to open it when my phone rang, it was my alarm. My eyes widened when I realized that I'd be late in a few minutes. I hid the black box under my bed and will open it later. I prepared and checked everything before I left my apartment.

I shouldn't be late for my first day of work. That's a no for me.

As I arrived at the hotel, the guard greeted me.

"Good evening Ms.Anastasia." His smiles were contagious. I can feel that this hotel is full of positive people like what Sir Diego mentioned.

"Good evening." I greeted him back and smiled.

"It's your first day, Ms.Anastasia, right? Good luck." He cheered me up.

"Thank you, Sir, "I responded.

Thank God, I still have a few minutes before my shift.

"Good evening Ms.Anastasia, this way please."A pretty woman approached me.

With her uniform, I could say that she's a staff member here too. I smiled at her.

"I'm Lyn, and I will take you to your office. Sir Diego asked me to accommodate and show you your office, even though you're his secretary. You have your own office to work in ."She explained shortly.

"Thank you, Ms. Lyn, it was nice meeting you. I'm Anastasia."

She just smiled at me until we reached the second floor.

"This will be your office."She averted, pointing to the glass door at the left corner.

"That's Sir Diego's office at the right corner. He will call you via landline if he needs something, or will assign a task to you. In the meantime, take a rest in your office and he will be here in no time." She added.

"Thank you so much, Ms.Lyn!"

"No worries Ms.Anastasia, good luck on your first day."She said and left.

I walked to the glass door where Ms.Lyn told me was my office. I wasn't expecting that I'd have my own office. When I opened it, my eyes went wide. The room was gorgeous, its ambiance screams a high-class office, very classic. I saw my name on the table, which means that it's probably my desk. I smiled. I am grateful that I met Sir. Diego, I got landed this job.

When I heard the knock on the door, it was followed by the sound of the door that opened and it was Sir Diego. He smiled at me.

"How's your office, Anastasia?"He asked.

"It's great Sir," I answered.

"Good thing you liked it."

Who on earth wouldn't like this?

"Anyway, I have an assignment for you. Can you please format this data into an excel file, and print it. I need it today."

"Sure Sir ."

"What course did you take at your university, Anastasia?" He asked all of a sudden.

"Computer Science Sir, "I answered politely.

"Perfect. Then I am expecting that this will be just an easy task for you, my dear." He sounds a bit amused and hopeful.

"We'll see, "I answered a bit confidently.

"Good for you, most of my tasks for you will be dealing with computer software and data entry. I hope you gain more experience in this job, and maybe I'll bring you to some of my meetings when needed, alright?"He asked.

"Sure Sir. I'm just one call away."I joked around.

I thought he would get it but I smiled when he chuckled a bit.

"Alright! Just bring the files to my office if you're done. Thank you, Anastasia." He smiled before he left.

I opened the files Sir Diego gave me and saw a lot of lists of names of high-class people, along with their company names and businesses. I didn't waste any time and encoded everything with accuracy. This data is important and I should not make any mistakes. Besides, it's my first day today, making a mistake is a no for me.

It took me an hour to finish the files. It's just a simple data entry, and typing is my expertise. I just made sure that everything I encoded was accurate.

I knocked on Sir. Diego's office.

"Come in," he said.

"Hello Sir, here are the printed files I encoded, "I uttered before walking toward his desk.

"Woah, you only took an hour to finish this?"He asks, a bit amused.

"It's just a basic data entry, Sir, it's no big deal."I smiled.

He nodded while looking at the files. I sighed in relief when there was a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

"Well, that's great. Have you had your dinner?"He asked as he quickly shifted his gaze to me.

"Not yet Sir, maybe I'll just have it after my shift," I answered.

"No, join me. I ordered some food and it will be here within an hour."

"Uhm." Should I reject his offer? My tummy would slap me for sure if I did.

When we heard knocks on the door,

"I think here it is, "Sir Diego uttered. Seems like I don't have a choice but accept the grace knocking on my tummy.

"I ordered a lot because I know you haven't eaten yet. As my secretary, you should eat well enough to gain more energy for work and for your brain to function well."He explained while opening the food.

I could say he ordered a lot.

"So tell me, where do you study?"He asked me while eating.

I also started eating because the delicious smell of these foods is completely irresistible.

"I'm studying at W.University Sir," I answered.

He stops for a moment.

"Oh nice, but the tuition there is a bit expensive."

I smiled.

"Yeah it is, but I'm a full scholar at the University, Sir, "I replied.

"Woah, you're something I guessed? Being a full scholar requires great responsibility, and of course, I'm sure you perfect the exams that's why you are granted with a full scholarship." He averted, there's the hint of amusement on his face again.

How did he know that?

"A friend of mine owns the University and my son is also studying there. That's why I know some of their regulations ."

Did he just read my mind again? And he has a son?

I just nodded in response.

"Thank you for this dinner, Sir, I should go to my office now, "I said gratefully.

"Oh no dear, you could go home already. I think I don't have any tasks for you for tonight. Besides, you have class tomorrow, and I know that it's been a long day for you."

"No Sir, please don't exempt me just because I am studying. I am here to work full time and earn well enough to support myself. Call me if you need anything, Sir."I flashed a polite smile before I left his office.

I should not take advantage of Sir Diego's kindness, having this kind of job is good enough for me. I should work under the same pressure as other staff and no special treatment should be granted.

On my way back to my office, I waited for my phone. I'm about to turn back when…

*Boogsh*