Long before the one-night stand between Seanna & Alceo.
Seanna works in one of the most prestigious companies in New York, she started her career after graduating from college as a secretary to the CEO. Seanna doesn't want to work for her father, Dion's company, even though she can immediately take up the position of deputy director. The reason is that Dion is a trauma in itself for Seanna.
"Seanna, have you eaten?" Alceo asked his secretary.
"Hmm, not yet sir. I have to arrange your meeting schedule because some have been revised," said Seanna professionally.
Since joining the Alceo company, Seanna has become a very disciplined and punctual person and patient because Alceo is an unpredictable person. He's a good leader, but on his own.
"Ah, never mind that later. Let's eat first, shall we? I happen to be very hungry," said Alceo with a faint smile.
As long as Seanna had been Alceo's secretary, this was the first time the young man had asked her out for a meal. It seemed rude to refuse, so Seanna decided to accept the CEO's invitation.
"Okay, sir. But before that if you don't mind I'd like to call our client first-" Before Seanna finished speaking, Alceo got up and gently pushed Seanna's back and took the iPad that was in Seanna's hand.
"You're too busy working, I'm embarrassed as a CEO, hahaha. Forget work for a moment, you have to eat regularly! Let's go!" he said.
"A-alright," Seanna stammered. After that, they went to a restaurant not far from the office.
Seanna felt strange since earlier, it felt like she saw another side of Alceo. Seanna thought Alceo was a person who stuck to his job and only did what he needed to do.
Seanna was silent during this ride in the car because she was the quiet type who only spoke as needed. However, Alceo invited the conversation, he said, "Seanna, do you like music? Want to turn on the radio?"
Seanna was stunned to hear that. "Yes, I like. I'm up to you, "said Seanna casually.
"Wow, you don't talk much, do you? You are free to speak informally to me during the off-hours. I thought we were the same age," said Alceo who had changed his speech.
"No sir. You are 2 years older than me, I graduated early so you might think we are the same age. Moreover . . . it would be rude if I spoke casually," Seanna retorted.
"Hahaha, I see. Alright, just as comfortable as you are. But let me talk casually if it's outside of work hours, okay?" asked Alceo asking permission.
"Y-yes, it doesn't matter." Alceo smiled sweetly at the woman beside him, Seanna who saw it could only blush. However, this is Seanna. . . she was very good at hiding her expression. However, no doubt his heart beat faster when she saw Alceo.
"Maybe my blood pressure is high," Seanna muttered.
"Oh? You're sick?" asked Alceo who happened to hear it.
"Hmm, no. It's just that my heart is beating a little faster," Seanna answered honestly.
Alceo chuckled exasperatedly, that's what Seanna's eyes showed. The car they were riding had arrived in front of the restaurant. The two of them immediately got off and stepped inside.
The restaurant with a classic style looks so luxurious for just lunch. Seanna wondered, is this Alceo's taste?
"The menu, please, you can call me when you've finished selecting the appropriate menu," said a waiter there when Seanna and Alceo sat down.
"What do you want to eat, Seanna? Please take a look at the menu," he said to the still silent Seanna.
"Hmm, I'll just go with you." Seanna tends not to care about her lunch because she just wants to get back to work quickly. Doesn't this CEO think that this behavior will make Seanna even busier?
"What is it? Don't you like the restaurant?" asked Alceo looking worried.
"Oh, it's not like that. All right, I'll just have spaghetti carbonara-"
"Sorry for my impoliteness, I should have ordered you not the other way around. What would you like to order?" cut off Seanna in her own words.
"Hey, there's no need for that. I invited you. Never mind, forget it. Do you want spaghetti? Okay." Alceo called out to the maid by raising two fingers.
"Can I help you?"
"We ordered two spaghetti carbonara, one drink of cola, one infused water, the dessert please pudding mango," explained Alceo.
The waiter took note of what Alceo ordered and immediately left. Seanna looked at Alceo without saying anything. While Alceo looked at her with a sweet smile as if he knew what his secretary was thinking.
"Why? Are you surprised I found out what you like?" asked Alceo while sitting on his chin. Alceo's smile was foreign to Seanna who thought all men were trash. What's with this sneaky attention? Seanna didn't understand why the man seemed to be trying to get closer to her.
"Yes, how do you know . . . I don't think I ever told you," Seanna said.
"We meet every day, could it be that I didn't pay attention to my surroundings? Moreover, you caught my attention because you always drink infused water. Do you like that kind of drink?" asked Alceo.
Oh, that's right. Seanna didn't think she was spitting on her habits at the office. As someone who spends more time with Seanna, Alceo slowly learns about Seanna's habits.
"Y-yes, you are right. I like the drink because it tastes fresh and healthy for my body. I can't eat and drink carelessly as a woman," Seanna replied.
"Hmm? So what?" While waiting for their dishes to be ready, the two chatted lightly.
For Alceo this might just be a normal conversation that is normal for people who meet every day. However, for Seanna this was unusual. The woman was unfamiliar with Alceo's attitude and took it as a certain approach from Alceo for a reason.
"My position as secretary has to look as professional as possible in front of many clients. I also can't embarrass you for having a secretary who can't keep her body in shape," she replied.
Alceo was surprised by that, not expecting Seanna to notice this. No wonder many clients talk privately to Alceo about Seanna being the ideal woman.
"Wow, you deserve to be the ideal woman," said Alceo originally.
Oh no. The strange feeling reappeared. It was as if butterflies were flying down there, rejoicing at the mere compliment, which was more or less bullshit.
"Why did I flutter when he said that? This isn't the first time I've been praised, Seanna thought.
"No, you're exaggerating." Seanna tried to be as calm as possible while her chest pounded.
"Hahaha, you don't have to restrain yourself like that. What's wrong with a secretary who has a fat body? I have no problem as long as the performance is good. You are beautiful just the way you are without torturing yourself," he said.
At that time the food came and they did not discuss it further. Of course, Seanna chose to ignore it because she simply couldn't bear to meet those shady eyes. There seemed to be something wrong with Alceo, Seanna would feel more at ease if Alceo behaved normally.
If it suddenly changed like this, Seanna's heart would misunderstand. "Let's eat a lot and forget for a moment about maintaining an ideal body shape!" Alceo cheered like a child. Alceo's small laugh sounded so soft and genuine that it caused Seanna to smile.
"Hahaha, what is it? Turns out you're beautiful when you smile," continued Alceo.
"Oh. . . It seems that from the start I misunderstood and now I have fallen into my CEO's love trap," Seanna thought.