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I woke up to my ringing alarm that was bothering my sleep. I
lazily got up and stretched my arms, while rubbing my eyes I headed towards the washroom.
I did my daily routine and stood in front of my closet, the moment that always put me in an uproar! Yes, it's deciding my outfit for my work.
I finally decided to wear a peachy pink shade of the formal shirt and a black pencil skirt with a pair of matching heels. I applied light make up with a nude shade lipstick.
I took my purse and stood in front of my mirror to recheck my last look. "Perfect" I mumbled and faked a smile so that I don't look dull at work.
I stepped out of my house, locked the door and headed to the bus station near my neighbourhood. It isn't so far so I just walk by myself.
I saw that the streets were never like last night. Everyone was heading either to work or students were chitchatting with their friends while they walk to school.
The morning sun was shining brightly and it hit my face while I was waiting for my bus, till then I thought to use my phone for a while.
The moment I thought about my phone, I recalled what happened last night. I was curious about the unknown caller and the address he sent me.
Should I go?? Or it's just a prank?? Well, how did he knew my name?! Is he some sort of stalker?? It's kinda bothering me! I then blocked the number!
I heard the bus arrived and was in front of me. I quickly got up and stepped onto the bus.
***
[At office]
"Hey, Secretary Vesper!"
I looked up from my computer when I heard a familiar voice called me while I was working?
*sigh* It was my Boss, Mr Carson, Alan Carson.
He is a handsome 27 y/o human, with dark brown hue eyes, his hair perfectly combed. And his jawline is sharp as a knife, with a decent beard that makes him more handsome!
I pushed my glasses on my nose bridge and stood up as I answered back..."Yes, Boss?" I looked at him and he spoke ahead...
"Are you done with the new project that we had discussed and I assume it should be ready by now?" he asked me about that dumb project, which I had finalized long back.
"Oh yeah it's prepared already, would you like to have a look?" I answered and started to take out the file from my drawer where I keep all my files and stuff.
I handed him the file and he analyzed it essentially and looked at me with no emotion on his face...
I was worried, did I do something wrong with the project??? Why isn't he telling anything?? My thoughts were flooding while he looked at me.
"Isn't it the data that you wanted me to look up?" I questioned him with a tensed tone. Did he chuckle?
"Why do you look worried secretary Vesper? This project is all perfect to go!"
I took a deep sigh of relief.
"You did well, I must say you are credible to be a perfect secretary!" he smiled, I then smiled back at him... But before he left I halted him...
"Boss wait a minute, you had asked me to arrange a fancy hotel hall for the upcoming grand meeting with the other companies?" he nodded.
"Well I have planned it all well and here it's a data of the event" I handed him another file.
He took it from me and said...
"I'm never gonna have plans to change my Secretary I swear." I giggled at his words.
"Also boss, there's an important meeting at 3 pm after the lunch hour." He gave an exhausted reaction.
"Nevermind cancel it for today, I have plans, so reschedule that conference to some other day, tomorrow can be good too!" he exclaimed.
I nodded and I thought he was about to leave but instead, he leaned closer to my ear and whispered to me,
"Do you have any plans at lunch hour?" he asked me out of nowhere.
"Umm, no boss I don't!" I was startled and replied wondering what he is up to.
"Okay, that's great be there at the lunch hour in my cabin!" he leaned back to his position and left me in thoughts.
I was later busy with my work and didn't notice that it was already lunchtime. I finished my work and headed to Boss' cabin.
I opened the door slightly and called out "May I come in Boss?"
"Ahh, secretary Vesper? Yeah, come in! I was waiting for you only"
he replied, got up and wore his fine hand-stitched rich coat as he grabbed his car keys!
"Are we going somewhere?" I asked him in confusion.
"Yeah, and you don't have to worry about driving cuz I will be driving today."
I was stunned when he said that, cuz either I drive him to meetings or his driver does. But what's today?
We got out of the company and headed to his car, and started to drove off to an unknown place. The drive was going silent until I thought to break t he silence.
"Would you mind if I ask something boss?" I asked him curiously.
"Yes, secretary Vesper go ahead!"
"Umm, what's special today? I mean where are we going? We don't have any important meeting at this hour too? So where are we going?"
"Secretary Vesper, don't you know what's today?" he questioned me with a shocked reaction.
"Of course I know it's the 14th of February? What's with that?" I gave him a blank look.
"I-
anyway, you will come to know soon!" a smile appeared on his face which left me in thoughts.
[A few minutes later]
We arrived at my Boss' Mansion, which I often come to. He parked the car and got out and so did I.
I was still confused why did he bring me here?? So I thought to ask him.
"Umm Boss, why did you bring me here?" he looked at me
"Ohh come on in!" he grinned brightly and walked inside. I followed with a big question mark on my face cuz he wasn't telling me what's the matter too.
I entered the house and it was decorated for a birthday party, was it his birthday?? No that can't be today? Then what's today??
He left me and ran to his room, I didn't dare to follow him and waited for him, and was admiring my surrounding which was decorated with colourful balloons for a party.
"Secretary Vesper? Why are you standing still??" I heard Mrs Carson's (Alan Carson's mother) voice so I turned and greeted her.
"I- I was just waiting for Boss, he went into his room!" she nodded and smiled at me.
I felt a soft creature clinging to my foot, I looked down at what was bothering me?
"Heyyy Leo!" It was Boss' pet puppy! A cute white fluffy puppy, I love it!
I picked it up and was playing with it! I noticed a tiny red bow was tucked at Leo's neck. And it read 'birthday boy'.
Then Boss reminded me,
"It's Leo's 2nd birthday secretary Vesper! It's the 14th of February today!! You forgot?"He exclaimed!
And then I remembered the event. How can I forget? Ohh gosh!! I was so piled up with work I forget about Leo's birthday!
"Ohh I'm so sorry Leo!" I made a cute voice to that puppy and let go of it on the floor!
We then celebrated its birthday and Mrs Carson insisted to have lunch and I couldn't deny it so I joined them.
"So how's your work going Ms Vesper?" I looked up from my plate when I heard Mrs Carson was waiting for my answer.
"Uh it's going well Mrs Carson, but a bit of tiring and the schedules are full always!" she nodded and I start to focus back on my delightful food.
I was interrupted again with a question from Mrs Carson.
"And if you don't mind, do you have a boyfriend or any plans to get married Cuz you are already 26?" she asked in a low voice.
I was kinda embarrassed at her question, but Alan handled it,
"Mom? Come on, let her enjoy the meal peacefully!" I kept my head low and continued to munch my food.
Suddenly I received a text. I looked at my phone, it was an unknown person.
I didn't care about it and finished my meal, it was already time to get back to work and I informed Alan about it and we drove back to the office.
I unlocked my phone and checked the message from that creep with another number,
"Oh, so you didn't turn up to the location that was sent to you? Huh?" I was stunned at this text.
"What happened secretary Vesper?" Alan asked me while driving, and I looked at him.
"Ahh, nothing Boss!" I assured him that I'm fine.
He didn't dig up much and focused on the road.
***
[At home]
I came back from work and refreshed and changed my attire into something comfortable. I went into the kitchen and cooked myself a meal.
I finished it by myself cuz I didn't have anyone to share it with. After that, I did the dishes and cleaned the house as I don't get time to do it in the daytime. And I don't have loads of work cuz I live in a small apartment.
Just me living by myself. No one to talk to, no one to cheer up and celebrate any occasions, no one to embrace me when I'm down, no one to help me out with my work when I'm tired, no one to be just by my side.
I looked out of my window from my bedroom, it was pouring outside. Just like my heart, the sky was sobbing when it couldn't handle it anymore. I'm still strong but till when??
I then closed the curtains and went to sleep. As I was sleepy so I dozed off.
***
*Bell rings*
*bell rings vigorously*
I woke up to the bell noise, I heard someone was ringing the bell vigorously and I looked at the time it was 3 in the morning.
I was kinda worried to open wondering who it would be?
I was then startled by furious thunder, the lightning flashed into my darkroom making me flinch
I started to tremble with sudden lightning and my heart started to race faster when again the doorbell rung,
I was terrified to open it, what if he is some criminal? Or a thief? Or maybe a serial killer? I don't know? But should I respond to it?? My thoughts didn't stop!
And then I finally decided to open...