Note: the beginning of this chapter is written in 3rd person's pov(authors pov)
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The loud ringing and vibration of Alicia's phone caused her to jump in fear. "I keep forgetting to change this alarm sound, it would give me a heart attack one day" she said and turned off the alarm.
"I only have an hour before 5am" she murmured and gently got off the bed so as to not wake Lilly.
"How did she not hear the alarm? It's a good thing tho, I don't want to cut her sleep short" she said stretching her body. After a minute, her phone screen lit up, it was a message from an unknown number. It read:
"Miss valkov, I got my maids to get you some new clothes, wear something nice, we have a very important meeting by 9am. And don't try to reject my offer. To soothe Your ego, consider it as your final payment"
"Such a great way to start one's day" she said sarcastically and briskly walked into the bathroom to get ready.
After 35 minutes, evita was fully ready. "Looking good vy" she said smugly as she added some final touches to her light makeup and hair. "Time to take a picture" she said happily.As she picked up her phone, Mr lockewood's name popped up, he was calling this time. "What does he want this time?"
" Miss valkov" he said her name immediately she answered the call but she remained silent.
"Miss valkov I know you can hear me" he said after a few seconds of silence.
"There's a car waiting outside, be there in 10 minutes" he added finally then hung up.
"I will be there when I want to" evita said and continued taking pictures of herself.
"Well then, time to go" she said after she was satisfied with the outcome of her pictures. It's been 10 minutes already. She picked up her office bag and walked out of the house.
"It's high time you arrived miss valkov" killian said with annoyance.
"I thought after the little stunt you pulled back there, that you would refuse to go in the car with me" he continued looking her up and down.
"Well i don't have a choice now ,do I? She replied and walked to the other side of the car and took a seat at the back.
" You could walk, but you must be there by 5am sharp " killian said diverting his attention to his phone.
"No thank You, I don't want my body to be found in an alley " she replied with a small smile. Killian felt a little bit of discomfort because he knew she was referring to the incident that happened 2 days ago.
"Drive" he instructed the driver. The ride to the office was awkward and silent, except the where killian instructed evita on things to do when they get to work.
As they both stepped into the building all eyes were on them and everywhere went silent.
" Mr lockewood why is everyone looking at us like that?" Evita whispered to him. Although he barely heard her.
"Keep quiet and walk with me" he said without looking at her. The workers greeted killian as the scurried out of the way. They both made their way to his private elevator and immediately the elevators doors closed, evita let out the breathe she didn't even know she was holding.
"My secretary will put you through with what to do....you have an hour before you report back to my office to fully resume" killian suddenly said but he got only a nod as response.
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Killian's pov
"Yes,forward it to my email this instant" I said and hung up. Soon after, I heard a knock on the door and I knew instantly that it was evita.
"Come in" I said and she walked it with some files in her hand. I got distracted by her beige colour suit and trousers. They suit her perfectly and bring out her figure in the right places. And her long black hair which she put in light curls defined her oval shaped face. It's a shame she has such an annoying behaviour.
"Im ready for work sir" she said when she got to the front of my desk. I cleared my throat before speaking to her.
"That's great" I said as I stood up and directed her towards a door in my office.
"This is where you'll be working" I said as we walked in.
"I will have one of the cleaners arrange the place and get new furniture". I said. I should have thought of that before hand. We both walked back to my office, I was behind the desk while she sat in front of me.
"Meanwhile I need you to reply the mails and also prepare for the meeting we have with Mr Shawn by 9am" I concluded
"In what format should I reply them? I mean how will i reply the useful ones and the...." she started talking but I interrupted her. I don't want to hear anymore of her voice.
"I'll forward it to your personal email" I fowarded the format to her and she got to work. Good. I then picked up the phone to call for someone to clean up her office. In no time, about 3 of them scurried into my office.
"Why Are you standing there? Get to work" I told them. Some people just don't know What to do until you tell them.
"You didn't have to shout you know"
I packed the files and a pack of pen and scurried into Mr lockewood's office. the meeting is starting in 10 minutes, I have to be there on time to get things ready . Mr Lockewood had stated he doesn't want any mistake and I also don't want to be seen as incompetent.
"Im ready sir" I said as I closed the door to my office.
"Lets go" he said as he took long strides out the door and towards the elevator outside. I was finding it hard to keep up with him, so I started to jog after him. When we into the elevator, I greeted brielle with a nod and she did the same. The elevator doors closed and started to move down. The meeting will be held on the 35th floor, room 3. That conference room is the best in this building, so the meeting must be very very important.
I looked over to Mr lockewood and he had a serious look on his face. Not that he has ever smiled but I've never seen him this serious. I hope everything goes well.
The elevator doors opened and we made our way to the room. Mr lockewood took his seat at the very end of the table, close to the projector. I checked my Time and we have just 7 minutes till the meeting begins. Quickly, I shared the files in front of each seat, along side a pen and bottle water. When i finished I stood beside the water dispenser with a jotter and pen in hand to take minutes of the meeting.
In no time, about 3 men walked in. No, i mean 3 good looking men. They all had an intimidating aura and also a death glare on their faces like they are about to fight a battle. Only one of them seemed to notice me but he didn't acknowledge me, not even a nod or something. I guess the meeting is going to be filled with hella tension. I sighed loudly without knowing, causing the already sitted men to turn towards me. I greeted them with a smile which they all ignored.
"Mr Shawn will be here soon" one of the men said and Mr lockewood nodded in response.
As if on cue, a very handsome man walked in with a smile on his face.
"Good day gentlemen" he said with a weird accent. All the men seated stood up immediately, excluding Mr lockewood.
"Mr Adams, right on time, welcome" Mr lockewood said Still seated.
"Oh please call me Shawn" he said and diverted his attention to me.
"Oh hello there beautiful" he added a smirk at the end which gave me a creepy feeling. I responded with just a smile and small nod.
"I didn't know you have a new personal assistant, what happened to the last one?" he said turning to Mr lockewood.
"Well now you know, please have a seat Mr Adams" Mr lockewood replied, obviously ignoring his question.
"I said to call me Shawn,killian. Enough with the formalities" Mr Shawn replied non chalantly. It won't take a genius to know that these two are not in good terms.
"Well, you might want to be addressed by your first name, but I certainly don't. Now let's get started, shall we?"
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Thankfully the meeting was successful and they were able to reach an agreement without killing each other, which almost happened. Mr lockewood was on edge for some reason. I hope I don't make any mistake around him, I'm too young to die. I packed all the files and tried to exit the room quickly but my plan failed.
"Miss valkov" he called.
"next time try not too dress in this manner" he said
"Those men were looking like they wanted to devour you" he added.
" but you bought these clothes" I said in my defence.
" Yes i did but I didn't know you would look so attractive in them, now stop talking and do what i tell you" he yelled and I walked out in fear
After I got into the elevator, I realised what Mr lockewood said. He just said i look attractive. Or maybe I heard wrong. I mean I know im a little curvy but hearing it from someone like mr lockewood.....yeap It's impossible, I heard wrong. I walked into Mr lockewood's office and dropped the files left with me on his table like he had asked me to ealier. Then something came creeping into my mind. Mr lockewood's former assistant, what happened to her? I'll make sure to ask Rolland when we get home. The office doors opened up and Mr lockewood walked towards me with long strides. He was way too close for my liking.
"Mr lockewood" I noticed my breath fanned his hair from his face, showing off his piercing blue eyes which I never fail to notice everytime. My eyes move down from his eyes to his nose, to his jawline and then slowly to his lips. I could hear my heart beating fast and I'm sure he could hear them too.
"I see you've developed a habit of invading my privacy miss valkov" he said in a deep voice, eyes staring right into my soul.
"I just came to drop the files" I whispered. Why did I even whisper?
" alright then" he said and made his way behind his desk. "Get back to work now" he continued and started going through a random document he picked up.
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Killian's pov
I've been reading a single page for the past 20 minutes but I j don't seem to understand anything. Miss valkov's face keeps popping up in my head every now and then, therefore formatting everything I've been reading. It's taking every will power in me to push that button. I sighed, stood up from my chair and made my way to her door. I was stopped by the sound of my phone ringing. I went back to my table and answered the call without checking who it is.
"Yes??"
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Evita's pov
Mr lockewood had left in a hurry with only a text that said:
"Miss valkov cancel all the meetings I have for the rest of the day. I won't be coming back to the office today. I'll send my driver to come pick you up by 9pm. "
I wonder what was so urgent, well it's none of my business. What I'm really concerned about, or rather who I'm really concerned about is Lilly. I haven't seen her all day. I miss my baby, I wonder if she's Okay. It's late already so she's probably asleep. I was brought back to reality by a really loud honk. The driver's here. I mouthed a sorry to him and got in. The ride home was silent and peaceful.
As I walked into this mansion which won't fail to amuse me everytime, the only thing I could think of was Lilly.
" vy" I heard her tiny voice call out to me, followed my little footsteps.
"My baby" I said as I wrapped her up in my arms.
" How was your first day at work?" She asked
"It was okay, but quiet stressful" I answered with a smile.
"How was your first day being home-schooled?" I continued
"It was alright, I had fun" she said with a wide smile which caused me to smile also.
" Oh vy, killian asked me to tell you to get some rest and be ready by 5am tomorrow" . She added
"Really? Where is he now?" I asked
" He's with jayden and kayden, he was reading them bed time stories"
"Okay ,come on let's go to bed" I said, picked her up and made my way to our room.