As soon as Oliver left Avalina stood up. It was genuinely difficult for her after all those punches from Rivaldo. But she knew she has only her and her stupid plan to blame for the conditions.
Yesterday when she saw Oliver Brown after a long time, she had all her memories came flooded her. She remembered the time when Oliver was her only friend in school. Rest either bullied her or remained indifferent to her. Her friendship with him helped her to cope with all the bullying.
The emotions which she showed yesterday were real. She started to weep when she saw him after a long long time.
But she is here for a mission. She cant let her emotions get better of her.
After that, she took her phone and asked her subordinate to bring her luggage to Oliver's flat. Then she got up and started to do the house chores. She cleaned the whole flat first. Then she cooked the lunch. Avalina was never a spoiled girl. Even if she had all the maids to serve her she used often cooks her food and cleans her house. The years of hardship and suffering had made her depend only on herself.
She then arranged all the rooms and cupboards. Soon her subordinate arrived at the door. He gave her a bow and handed over her items to her. Avalina took her lap and attended to all the Facci's matters online. She also contacted George to send some of the White Security agents to her.
She had already arranged for a collection of simple and cheap dresses, to make her appearance correspond to her story. A simple, shy, orphan, humble girl who has nobody to protect her. She overdid the house maintenance job. Even though she was having pain from all those bruises she had to do them to make Oliver understand how useful she is.
Since she was living in Oliver's flat with other people in the flat she didn't dare to bring any subordinates inside Oliver's flat for her help.
At night she prepared the dinner. She knew Oliver will only arrive at midnight but she still made food for him. To her surprise, Oliver left his office early.
Oliver's day was very unusual. Her long-time secretary Aleena has submitted her resignation. She said she got a better job at Wale Hotels as their Hotel manager for a higher salary. She agreed to stay there for one more month so that she can train a new secretary for him.
Oliver was surprised that her secretary got an offer letter suddenly after years of working with him. What surprised him was that she didn't even contact them for the job but it was them who contacted her for the interview.
Is Brown industry employees that famous? These were his initial thoughts.
All day his thoughts were about the woman Ava Max. For the whole day, he can't forget her face. She was one of the most beautiful women that he saw his whole life. For some reason, she reminded him of his childhood sweetheart Enola White.
Enola was a very kind, innocent, and humble woman. He was left heartbroken when he heard of her mother's arrest and her disappearance. He tried to find her for years but even after trying so hard, he was unsuccessful. Enola White was the only woman who made was in his heart for a long long time.
But as time went he slowly forgot about her. But today as he saw Ava Max he got the same feelings as he had for Enola. So today he left his office early and went to his flat. When he knocked the door opened after a few minutes.
There he saw her in a long blue night dress. Her hair was neatly tied into a bun. He saw her bend her head to him in respect and heard her greeting good evening.
As he entered the room he saw his whole flat cleaned and neatly arranged. As he entered the kitchen he saw the food had already been served.
"How did you know when I will arrive." Oliver was surprised that she knew his time of arrival.
"As soon as I heard the knock on the door I arranged the food immediately before opening the door. You see I arranged everything in such a manner that it was easy to serve and also increase our efficiency."
It was right she had arranged everything in a manner that increase a person's efficiency.
"So you did this everything while you were covered in the bruise."
"Of course Mr. Brown. I made you a promise to take care of your home so of course, I will do that. Please Mr. Brown don't get angry if it offended you."
Avalina said making her face look anxious
Seeing her anxious face his heart skipped a beat.
"No, no don't worry I am not angry. Well, you did great. Don't overwork yourself.
"Thanks, Mr. Brown" She again bowed her head.
"You can call me Oliver from now on and don't mind all these social etiquettes while you are with me. Just consider me your friend."
Avalina was delighted she never thought to make such quick progress.
"Yes, Mr..... Oliver. You can also call me Ava if you don't mind."
"Yeah ok. Ava ! You are young and beautiful. But I think you are too naive. This world is not for the weak."
Avalina "..."
Did she overdo her innocence? that might be the case. He just called the Mafia queen innocent and naive. If she tells this to Stella she will laugh her heart loud.
"Yes, Oliver I perfectly understand" this time she gave him a small peek into her real behavior before returning to her humble version.
Oliver shows a small change in her expression. but quickly ignored it
Like this a week passed in a blink. Oliver started to get more and more attracted to her. He was also surprised at her intelligence. She informed him that she had self-learned everything.
She showed him her proficiency in many languages like English, Mandarin, Russian, Italian, Spanish, and German. She also showed him many articles that she published in English on an online site. She also demonstrated her business caliber. In the morning she started to prepare his food, arranges his clothes, and cleanly ties his tie.
One weekend she even helped him with some of his business projects.Clearly she showed him all the abilities that a secretary should have.
Oliver truly started to like her. With each passing day, he was falling for her.
Avalina never thought to make him fall in love with her. Her only plan was to make him like her and somehow convince him to make her his secretary. After getting the secretary job she planned to move out of the flat.
At the end of one week.
Avalina decided that she need to test Oliver. If he had fallen for her trap. She had already ensured that his long-time secretary resigns from her post, leaving a perfect vacancy for her to take over.
He and Avalina were eating dinner when she looked at him and announced.
"Oliver it's been a week. I still was not able to find a job. I think I should return to my village."
Oliver was surprised. He started to get so much used to her that he now couldn't even think of separating from her. Then he remembered that his secretary Aleena was resigning. He was initially planning to find a replacement through a consultancy agency. But right now when he saw Ava he realized how perfect was she for his job.
"Ava why don't you become my Personal Secretary."
Avalina was delighted but she didn't show them on her face. This was what she wanted the whole time.
"Really Oliver! but don't you think I am not qualified for taking those jobs? I mean I never attended a conventional school."
"Ava stop looking down on you. From what I know, you are the most qualified person to be my secretary. You know many languages. You arrange things neatly. The articles you wrote in your blogs were perfect. Also, your business knowledge truly surprised me. You are more qualified than anyone from a top university."
Avalina was delighted this was what she wanted to hear from him. Wait a second why does she want to hear his approval. He is not her boyfriend, father, or brother right.
"Ok Oliver, if you believe in me then I am really happy to become your secretary. I am really lucky to meet you, Oliver."
"Luck is mine to meet you, Ava. Remember whenever you get an opportunity always seize them. If you let an opportunity like this go away without even trying then you will continue to live a miserable life.
Avalina "..."
"You can join tomorrow itself. My long-time secretary Aleena will train you for a month."
"Thank you, Oliver. I can finally own my rented place".
At this Oliver's mood got sour. He did not want Avalina to move to another flat.
"Why do you want to move to another flat. I already have a guest room here. Plus if you are my secretary it is easy for you to attend to me if you are living in the same flat."
Avalina was truly surprised. She never thought her charms would have this much impact on him. She looked at his face. He is a handsome man with a perfectly worked-out body. Her heart skipped a beat. She quickly looked away from his face. She has seen many handsome men but she has to admit Oliver has a unique effect on her.
"Oliver you are an engaged person. If your fiance knows about this then it will create huge trouble for me."
Oliver thought for a second. She was right. Antonia will surely throw tantrum if she knew about her living in his flat.
"Fine, then I will buy a flat for you in this same building". Thinking about this proposal being weird he quickly added.
"In return for that flat, you should continue cooking cleaning, and maintaining my home as you did in the previous week."
Avalina thought about it. It was a good deal. Not because she was getting a new flat. She could buy ten such flats without even creating a dent in her savings.
It was because she was getting to stay near Oliver and hence she can get in more proximity to Antonia.
"Okay deal"