By 1:50 I got into an elevator on my way to the 44th floor. Usually when I find myself in tensed situations I'm able to talk myself into a relaxed state but today, my nerves are just too jumpy. Maybe because If at the end of this meeting it turns out the boss wasn't impressed by my work, I will not only loose the job as his substitute assistant but also the Internship.
Few minutes later I'm on the boss's floor, I look at my wristwatch, its been a couple of minutes. To distract myself I walk directly to the conference room and set it up with refreshments. From what I saw on the Lawson file, this deal will be closed by Mr Lawson and his son with an Assistant. I make sure everything is in place and no mistakes.
2pm on the dot. They should be coming in just about now. Right then I heard footsteps just outside the conference room, so I turn to look round once more, bending down to correct the position of my note.
It wasn't the sound of the door so much as the stares that made me realize I wasn't alone. There were four men standing by the door but I could only see one
"Holy mother of all saints" my eyes were presently as wide as saucers. This man could not possibly exist. Since this job was literally dropped on my laps, I did my research but not on the owner. I assumed he was an old man.
The man standing in front of me could only be seen in ancient Greece. From the crown of his beautiful long hair to that perfect face. Don't even get me started on that body, plus the height. Everything on this man has been sculpted to perfection.
"why on earth was he complaining, this face was made to be seduced"
Working for this man won't be easy at all. I'll probably jump him. I laugh to myself. Although my mind was in turmoil. On the outside I had composed myself. He can't know he has such an effect on me, or my job is byebye.
"Good day Sirs" I greeted them all with a smile, while giving the other three a passing look. I looked at Mr Kyros. He had the who the hell are you look on his face. So I introduce myself
"I'm Ms. Arjana Martins. I will be taking the minutes of this meeting". By now they had all gone to their various sitting positions .
"Kyros, you didn't tell us your secretary was this lovely" Mr Lawson's son spoke while staring at my boobs. Piece of shit
The boss didn't speak, all he did was give Mr Lawson a chilling look.
Mr Lawson then turned to his son and cautioned him "behave son, we're here for more important things than that"
Hmmm. A man of few words
After which he said "let's get down to business". Damn
*****
Where the hell is that woman. It's almost two and she is not in here. I will raise hell with her career if anything goes wrong with this deal. I resign myself to handling this meeting without her, the Lawsons will be here any minute.
As if on cue I receive a message from the reception that they are on their way up. I need to have a change of HR staff. If this Miss Martin is the kind of woman they employ, then they cannot be found in my company. Managerial skill my ass.
I gather the required documents for the deal and step out of my office just as the elevator arrives. The Lawsons step out with their assistant. They look like they were in a heated argument. I'm guessing it has something to do with the unwillingness to let go of their company without a fight.
I laugh to myself because I know there is no way they are leaving this building without giving me what I want. Which is their company in the cheapest and most humiliating deal possible.
You may wonder why I am acting like this towards them. Well I hate scumbags. And this two right here are the worst kind. They lack utmost respect. So I'm going to shove it down their throat.
On seeing me, Lawson snr smiles in greeting. Fake, but who cares. I don't return the gesture. Few people deserve it
"how are you son" he didn't just refer to me as his son. I look at him from head to toe
"I am not your son" with this I turn in the direction of the conference room. I do not wish to waste more valuable time on this lot.
By the time we got to the conference room it was 2pm and still no sign of that woman. I see everyone is really out to try my patience. I open the door and what greets me stops me dead in my tracks.
A woman's ass. Not an ordinary one. This ass was meant for grabbing. I could definitely see myself devouring it. Within seconds I have gone through possible positions I could get that ass in.
Just then she turns around with the most beautiful smile I've ever seen on what I call God's greatest creation. Fuck me. This woman is absolutely gorgeous. She must have said something but I didn't hear her. I was too engrossed in my analysis
On closer look I realize this woman is quite young. Probably early twenties. Who the hell is she? I glance through the conference room and notice a few things. There are refreshments on the table. A typical setting of a meeting. So I turn to her in a silent question as no one was supposed to be here except all those required.
I move out of the door to my seat. And was unbuttoning my jacket when she spoke
"I'm Miss Arjana Martins. I will be taking the minutes of this meeting." that voice. Should be screaming my name until her throat goes raw
Moments after seating, the waste of space called Maximilian Lawson opens his gutter of a mouth, while leering at my secretary.
"Kyros, you didn't tell us your secretary was this lovely." it's Visilis to you, Maggot.
I can tell you now this is one of the reasons they are in debt. I will definitely enjoy their humiliation. I look to Mr Lawson to call his son to order. Then declared the meeting open.
*****
"Mr Visilis, you must understand that the company is still in good working condition and that what you're offering is despicable" Mr Lawson supplied obviously offended by my boss's offer, which in truth is quite ridiculous. He wants to buy their company at a 70 percent interest rate, leaving the Lawsons with 30. Impossible
"if indeed its in such a great state, why are you in debt." There was no reply from either of the Lawsons.
"25%"
"what?" Maximilian voiced out my thought. What is the boss doing, surely he knows this won't work. I am even tempted to butt in and save the day, but I see the look on my boss's face and I know he means business.
"the more you argue the lower the percentage. Your reputation at the moment is in shambles, no one is willingly to buy your company. You need my money to pay off your debts. I'll be damned if you sit here and waste my time. Some of us have a business to run" After saying this he checked his time and then reduced it by another 5%
"20"
At this point Maximilian shouted "deal"
"That is the most reasonable thing you have said since entering this building" he actually said this with a straight face
My o My!!!
I looked at everyone in that moment. My boss looks like he didn't just rip this people off, like he can't be bothered and they are dirt under his shoes. The assistant looks constipated. Lawson jnr is sweating bullets and Mr Lawson looks like his building just came down on him. That man may have a heart attack soon.
I do not wish to be this people right now.
After all the necessary signing was done, Mr Visilis turned to them and said "it was nice doing business with you. Show yourselves out" and they trudged out, shattered.
You may wonder what I was doing in that moment? I'll tell you.
I was gaping at the dejected trio. Unable to comprehend what I just witnessed. Now I know why people don't mess with Kyros Visilis.
By the time I came out of my trance like state, he was by the door calling my attention
"Miss Martins?"
"Sir?"
"come with me" I didn't delay for a second.