Anastasia

CHAPTER 3 : Dylan Williams

Anastasia's POV

Someone bumped me again. I just hope it's not for a purpose this time.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."I apologized.

As I looked at him, I couldn't help but be amazed by his looks. He's tall, he's a Moreno type, he has this attractive look and he's screaming for an attractive appeal.

Darn it, Anastasia, what are you thinking?

"Oh no, I'm sorry, it's my fault. Are you okay?"He asked in a concerned tone.

He reminds me of someone.

"No, I'm good."I smiled. I'm not hurt anyway.

"By the way, where are you heading to? Maybe I'll just accompany you. I cost you too much trouble."

"No, it's not that big a deal. I'm heading back to Sir. Diego's office ."I replied.

"Great, let's go."He shot back, which made my brows furrow. He completely ignored that it's not a big deal to me.

And the last thing I knew was I was walking beside him.

"We're here, "I affirmed when we were in front of Sir Diego's office.

He just smiled at me and opened the door without even knocking. My eyes widened.

"Wait!" Is he for real?

"Oh son, what are you doing at this hour?"Sir. Diego asked, then his narrowed at me.

His son?

"Sorry Dad, I have an urgent matter to discuss with you," he replied.

So they're father and son.

"Alright, and Anastasia, how may I help you?"Sir. Diego asked me this time.

I get back to my senses from being stunned.

"Sorry Sir, I forgot my phone. That's why I came back."

"Oh okay, Dylan, please hand her the phone."

"By the way, why do the two of you come at the same time? Was it just a coincidence?"He added.

"No dad, I bumped her on my way here. I was about to accompany her to where she would be going but it happened that she's also heading here."Dylan explained and handed me my phone. He smiled.

"Thank you, Sir, please excuse me, "I said politely.

He nodded and smiled, while his son waved his hands at me. Like father, like son, they're both nice.

Dylan's POV

"Who is she dad? Is she a new staff member?" I asked him.

"Yeah, she is my new secretary."His stern voice echoed in his office as I roamed my eyes.

"She's pretty nice huh, what's her name again?" I forgot already.

"Anastasia." He shot back, still not glancing at me.

I just nodded.

"She studies at our university."He added, which made me put my attention back at him.

"Really? What's her course?" I do sound a bit curious now. I hope dad won't notice.

This time he put his gaze on me.

"Well, she studies computer science, she's a smart woman and got herself a full scholarship. She perfects the exam. She's also efficient at work, it's her first day and I see so much determination in her."He answered as one of his eyebrows rose.

Though the woman is something, isn't she?

"Just don't tell her that we own a university because I told her that it's my friend's."

"But why?"I asked. I don't see anything wrong with owning a university. I gained some respect when my schoolmates got to know that I'm the university president's son. But aside from that, I don't receive any special treatment. Especially from my professors, or any school staff.

"Well, I think it will be a bit awkward for her if she studies and works at the same time in our company."He explained.

Oh yeah, I get it now.

"So what urgent matter do you want to discuss?" He asked. That made me remember why I'm here in his hotel.

"Well, uncle Rafael called me." I started.

"Then?"He asked out of curiosity.

"He said that his daughter is not residing in Korea but here in the Philippines."

"Are you sure?"His face darkened.

"Yeah, he added that they found the janitress who took her, but she's already dead," I replied.

"So where is she?"He asked again. He completely stopped his work and focused on what I was about to say.

"I don't know, according to the detective, they lost their house because of debt and she's nowhere to be found, "I replied.

"He asked us if we could help him find her," I added.

"Of course, we'll find her. Especially when we're in the same country, breathing the same air we breathe."

Yet, we just hope this time that the detective won't lose any connection with us. It keeps on happening that every time we're near to my cousin, they lose touch. Which made us leave hanging, and find a new one again. Something's fishy here, I can feel that someone's manipulating us, and he or she's probably also the person behind my cousin missing for almost 20 years.

"By the way Dad, where's Anastasia's office?"I asked.

"Why did you ask?" I can feel his voice triggering something from me.

"Well, she's a bit interesting Dad, you know."I shot back.

"Oh c'mon Dylan! Stop the nonsense! I don't want her to be one in your collection, so please stop." He's getting a little furious, huh, what's with her new secretary?

"Dad, I just want to befriend her. She seems nice."I defended.

Well, I'm telling the truth, she seems great.

"Whatever son, get out! You better stop it. I'm warning you, I don't want to lose a great employee here, just because of you."He said, looking at me seriously.

"You're exaggerating Dad."I laughed a bit.

"I'm going now, it's getting late, "I added before he could respond and left his office.

Anastasia's POV

It was midnight already. I was preparing my things when someone knocked.

"Come in, "I said.

"Hi."

It's him, Sir Diego's son. What is his name again? Froylan?

"Uhm hi, how may I help you, Sir," I asked. Of course, I should call him Sir since he's the son of the company I'm working at.

"Cut the formality please, you can call me Dylan."He said and smiled. It's the sweetest smile I've ever seen in my entire life. And his name is Dylan, not Froylan.

"Well, I don't agree with that Sir." I shot back and smiled. I don't want to sound rude to him.

Holding my bag, I was about to leave the door when he spoke again.

"Let me take you home, Anastasia."

Does he remember my name? Well, of course, Anastasia, you just met hours ago, remember? You're the only one who sucks at remembering names here. I shook my head with sudden thoughts. Even the inner me betrays me.

"Oh no Sir, an owner of a company wasn't supposed to do that."

To be honest, I'm not surprised at all, since his father is generous and thoughtful too, they care too much for their employees. But I think it's a bit too much. I'm afraid that the staff could take this against me for having some special treatment from the owner's son. That sounds not good. I'm just new here and I want a peaceful workplace too.

"Well you know, Anastasia, we owners don't even have our own rules or regulations, so we are not allowed to take our staff to their homes, especially at this hour. It's for your safety too."

His voice was so soothing and he was full of sincerity. But no, I can't accept his offer.

"You don't have to do that Sir, I'll just walk. My apartment is just a few miles away from here."

"What? Are you serious that you will walk? At this hour? Oh c'mon lady it's midnight, aren't you afraid that there are lots of rapists everywhere?"He asked. He's starting to annoy me.

I didn't respond to what he said and just walked outside the hotel. I need to get home as soon as possible so that I can rest. I still have class tomorrow morning. I shouldn't be late. I completely ignored him, but I still felt his presence when he followed me, so I think I don't have a choice right now.

We are on the ground floor.

"Wait for me here, I'll get my car."Dylan quickly said.

I just let him do what he wants. I don't have time to argue with him right now. I don't want to offend him either, he's still my boss' son after all. Besides, I had a long day, so let this day be the exemption, but I promised myself that this would be the first and last, of course.

I saw a Black McLaren 720S approaching. That's a jaw-dropping car. I have only seen this from movies used by the richest tycoons. Yet it exists, doesn't it? No doubt, they're rich.

He opened the door still wearing the same friendly face he had.

"You don't have to do that," I muttered.

"Well, I am a born gentleman."He proudly mentioned it and smiled at me.

I shrugged and quickly got inside his car. I just hope none of the hotel staff saw me, or if they did, I hope they won't think anything terrible about me.

This is my first time riding in this kind of car. I'm amazed by its interior too. It's fascinating.

"So you're also studying at W. University?"He asked all of a sudden when he started roaring his engine.

"Yes, I am."

Maybe Sir Diego mentioned it.

"So how's your first day?" He asked again.

For Pete's sake, will he continue to ask me such questions until we reach our destination?

"Great, "I replied when I remembered Lia Green, she made my first day memorable. Please insert some sarcasm into that.

"What course did you take?"He asked again. It doesn't seem that he'll shut up until we reach my apartment.

It took me a few seconds before I answered.

"Computer Science, you?"I asked back. I wondered what course he took. Imagining their businesses and the company of the Williams', he will surely be heir of those.

"I'm a business ad major."He replied and smiled.

"Yeah, of course, but is that what you want?"I asked. I was not expecting that, since he doesn't need to work, money works for them. I'm expecting that he'll mention some course that isn't aligned to the business. Since that's what I usually read in novels.

"Yes."

"There's no one to take over our company here in the Philippines. That's why I took that course, and my father asked me a lot of times if that's what I wanted. He never pressured me. Also, I don't see myself in other careers, like being a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. All I want is to help my father with his company. I like the thought of helping great people, that's why you're in our company. Because you're great, aren't you?"He explained and smiled again.

For the ninth time, I wasn't expecting his answer.

"I still remember the details of how I landed at your hotel. It's an unforgettable moment for me."

"We're here, "I added when we reached my apartment.

"Is this your apartment?"He asked while looking at it all.

"Yeah it is, you know I can't afford to rent an expensive one, "I replied frankly, which was indeed true, and opened the door of his car.

"Thank you for the ride, Sir Dylan. I hope this will be the first and last. I'm not used to it. Besides, you're my boss' son. I think it's a bit unfair to other employees of the hotel," I added.

"Oh c'mon Anastasia, regardless that I'm dad's son, I'll still take you home. Great people deserve such kindness too."He responded calmly.

"Thank you Sir but…"

Before I finish my sentence,

"No buts Anastasia, and stop calling me Sir, Dylan will do. You should go inside, it's getting late. We still have class tomorrow."

"Thank you again, Si…Dylan."

I smiled at him even though I felt awkward right now, calling him by his first name only.

"No worries Anastasia, this will never be the last. See you at the university."He winks at me before roaring his engine again and driving away.