*SUSAN*
After the my encounter with the boss at the workers ball and running away from him at the end out of fear. All I could think of was my future at the company. He freaks me out.
When i joined the company, i was told the Legend of Mr Marcelo King. Everyone talked about him like he was the devil and facing him meant enternal condemnation.
Even Josh the head of their department had warned her of the boss. I had also once witnessed what he could do when he ruined the life of one of the directors he suspected betrayed him.
He was dragged through the huge lobby like a goat. The boss rid him of everything he and his family owned and no one ever heard from him again.
The speculation was that he's been killed by the boss, and he was truly known to make people disappear.
I don't know if that would be my fate and matter how I try to rack my brain for what I might have done before that night at the office where I almost ripped his fave off thinking he was a psycho serial killer, I couldn't figure out anything. Was it a report that I wrote ?, Or a presentation I made?.
I just couldn't figure it out. And it could be that it's just nothing and the two encounters with my boss was just a mere coincidence.
I was at the desk, trying to complete the task I had with me, I took on more than I could chew, Joe somehow found a way to persuade me to cover his work for him, while he had lunch with a girl he really liked.
I wasn't really in the mood to eat, and decided to stay behind and complete my task but Joe just had to complain about how much work he had and his reluctance to cancel his lunch with his lunch with is long time crush, and I just had to take on the task, dad was right.
I think of other people first instead of myself, and at this moment I was hating that quality, but if the situation was to arise again I knew that I would still be here completing my work and his.
The elevator pinged open, Mr Miller walked in, he looked as intimidating as always in his perfectly tailored gray suit, as always he was holding his smart notebook and he looked like he was on a mission.
"Mr Miller" I smiled.
that was my form of greeting him, and like always he gave me a small smile.
To my surprise he headed towards me.
"Come to my office after lunch" and with that he walked out of sight and the sound of the elevator closing I knew that he was gone.
My heart did a summersault in my chest, what did he want to see me for?
This wasn't the first time he would request to see me, but normally we use one of the conference rooms.
His office was on the same floor as the boss who I've had two scary encounters with.
And I spent the remaining ten minutes checking my watch and trying to focus on my work. Different thoughts kept racing in my head, and as always my imagination ran wild.
Aisha, Leo and Josh were already back from their lunch break, and Aisha bought me lunch because she didn't want me to starve, but at the moment I couldn't eat, if I did, I'm pretty sure I would puke.
It was three minutes to the agreed time, I decided to hit the elevator, excusing myself from Josh, I headed to the elevator. Looking to my side, I could see my reflection on the wall of the elevator. The elevator had this floor length mirror.
I decided to check myself for any blemish, this was my second time going to the boss's floor. My hair was in a neat pony tail, but for some reason, I ran my palm through it to pet down any stray strands of hair.
I was wearing a coral flare skirt, that dropped above my knee, with an off-white sleeveless blouse tucked in, and black pumps. I had no makeup on except the glossy light pink lipstick I quickly put on before entering the elevator.
My only jewelry was the charm bracelet I wore always, it was the last thing my mom have me, and I wore it every day.
The elevator stopped and the automated female voice informed me that I've reached my destination. I walked out of the elevator, I looked at the name of the company written in bold gold letters on the translucent background glass on the wall adjacent to the huge reception desk where. Mrs Perez, the receptionist sat.
"Good afternoon... Miller requested my presence"
She nodded giving me a small grim smile, before telling me to proceed to his office.
Mrs Perez has been working as a receptionist or secretary here of years and everyone knows that her job was her life, she took her responsibility seriously and she's awfully loyal to the boss. She rearly associated with the workers.
I stood in front of Miller's office, I could see inside his office because of his glass door, his fingers were moving fast on the keys if his sister, his attention solely on the task before him.
He suddenly raised his right hand motioning for someone to come forward, and it took a second for me to realise that he was motioning to me.
I immediately pushed the door open walking in and waited for him to give me permission to have a seat.
"We're you planning to stand there all day" he said, taking his attention away from his task to me.
I shook my head negative, and sat down on the chair in front of his desk when he permitted me to.
"I choosing you to work and a task".
My ears lit up at task, and I suddenly became more attentive and relieved that it has nothing to do with the boss but work.
I was greatly that I brought along with me a small palm sized notepad and a ball pen.
" You will be representing me, in the Lakes view construction project in New York"
My eyes widen in surprise.
"m-me?... Are you sure?"
The job was far too important for me to handle, besides this type of task should go to Josh.
Miller raised his brows, clearly not liking the face that I was questioning him. "Yes Presely, you".
"Shouldn't Josh handle this instead?"
"No, he already have enough on his plate".
This isn't my first time handling project, but it has never been has big has this.
The company was a Conglomerate, we were in construction, aviation, Oil and gas, Production, Shipping, we even have a wide branch of hotels, restaurants, resorts and club.
We are pretty big in the hospitality industry. Normally I worked with the production team, when any production firm under the company is ready to lunch a new product, I took part in it, and made sure it went smoothly and according to Miller's orders which was the boss's orders, or when we were about to lunch a new fashion line.
I also have once worked with cosmetic but Construction was on of the Company's major branch.
"This isn't your first time Presely" Miller pointed out.
" I know, but this project is a pretty big deal "
" So were the ones you worked before, you are also one of the most hard working employee on the team".
I nodded, accepting my fate, this might be a key to me getting that promotion, they might promote me any branch, fingers crossed on the hospitality industry, but I bet they have people more qualified than me on that, but I know more than to doubt myself.
" The boss is handling the project himself, so you are basically his temporary assistant".
"What!"
That came out way louder than I intended it to, but the situation deserved it.
The same man who's been in my night mares.
The only person who have worked close to the boss apart from Miller and Mrs Perez was Josh, and he explicitly warned me, never cross the boss, stay away from him and he looked like he was talking from personal experience. The brief encounter she has had with him wasn't pleasant.
"That means you'll be going to new York, and you'll be assisting the boss" he said ignoring my outburst.
"Umm... Is t-there a chance that I can request another task, and you choose another umm person from the team?" I stuttered.
" No Presley, it's an order. Either you do or your out" his voice was hard.
Miller hated when someone defied him, he could be soft spoken, smiling but when he came to business,he goes all James bond.
I sighed in resignation, I loved my job except from right now. I can't afford to lose it
"Ok"
"Good. I'll send you the details later"
I nodded at what he said, and with that I headed out of his office.
*Miller*
"She didn't want to take it at first, but she did" I informed my boss.
I watched his every move clearly in order to get any clue of what he was up to.
He's been with his boss for fifteen years now, but it's still very difficult to figure out what was going on in his mind.
Whatever his boss was up to couldn't be good. He had requested a full background check on her.
He asked me to have someone watch her, and he also told me to make her his assistant on this project.
He has seen his boss take interest in people, but only when they were his enemies, they offended or betrayed him or when he has something to collect from them but I doubt he as something to collect from her.
I remember the first time I met her, she was this ambitious, hardworking lady who had mouths to feed. Shehad this confidence, the curiosity. I had chosen her to take the open spot in my team.
She's innocent, she would always greet me with a smile on her face, she remembers my fake birthday and always offer me a bite of anything she was eating if I see her.
She won't be able to handle whatever my boss has install for her, and he doubt that my boss has a crush on her. The boss was far too broken, Scarred, dangerous and crazy to have human feelings.
I have seen what my boss is capable of. The only thought in my head right now was.
'What do the boss see in you, Susan Presley'.