Vince Pov
'Here's your coffee sir' said my secretary while putting down the coffee I requested. I still have a headache.
'Thanks' I said before sipping the coffee.
I am now in the office facing the pile of work on my table. I have to go in, because of Daniel. He hasn't come in for almost a week. Uncle Alejandro said that Daniel is sick. that's why, I will do Daniel's work first.
I am the COO (Chief Operating Officer) here in the company of uncle Sy, Daniel's father. Yes. Our fathers are brothers. Me and Daniel our cousins.
We are half Chinese and half Filipino. Our father is Chinese and our mother is Pinay.
You might be wondering why I'm working here instead of our own company. Well Daniel is the only child of uncle Alejandro so he asked me and my dad to help Daniel here in their company first because I have my brother managing our own company as well. I have a brother who is the eldest so I have no problem handling the company. Which I thanked. I am not a workaholic person, nor am I greedy. But I am the best when it comes to working. that's why Uncle Alejandro trusted me here in the company to help Daniel.
'Sir, here's the list of new applicants for our administrative assistants.' said my secretary while handing me the applicants' files.
Wth
I thought Daniel had taken care of this in the past. Hey, that damn man.
'Okay. Thanks.' I said to my secretary.
I was about to put the file on my table when I saw the picture of someone.
No, it's not just someone.
It's her.
She was the girl last night. And I can't sleep because of her.
After we kissed. Her lips are very soft. But I don't know why he suddenly left. I know it's not about the kiss. I know myself that I am a good kisser.
I don't know but I want to see her again. I didn't even ask her name.
I quickly took her resume and read all her details.
So it's Aaliyah.
I smiled.
....
(After three days)
Aaliyah's Pov
'Is it true?!' Lyca asked me excitedly while we had a video call on messenger. She was the first person I told the good news to today.
'Yes! And I'm so happy! I didn't expect this!' I told her with tears in my eyes. I really cried. I just tried to apply to that company, because what I studied was related to the position I applied for. It's one of the well-known companies, that's why I submitted my resume. I also did not expect to be accepted right away.
Actually when they called me, I went to that company early for the interview and I still can't imagine that I will work there! T__T
'I'm so happy for you my bessy' she told me crying too. She's really like that when I'm happy, she's happy too. :)
'Thank you. They want me to start to work tomorrow, Bessy! Lend me your black coat and skirt there, I said happily to Bessy. Because I always borrow clothes from her when there is an occasion, and occasions like this.
'Yes, take it here now at the condo, I will prepare it right now. Good luck my best friend!' she happily told me. Pffttt. She is even more excited than me. I'm really thankful that I have a best friend like her.
'Okay, I'll go there! Right now!' I said while giving her a flying kiss and then ended our conversation. It's a good thing that I talked to our manager at my current job and he understood the reason why I was suddenly leaving.
My manager was kind to me and just before I resigned he was already aware that I was applying to another company that was bigger the salary because I have to, And I need it.
I was lucky in this part because my prayer was answered to be able to work in a bigger company, and a bigger salary.
I smiled and immediately took action to get the uniforms I needed for my first day tomorrow!
:)
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Sy Company
'Your desk is here, and the paperwork is already on your table. Later, someone will train you' said our supervisor here in the administrative department.
'Yes, thank you so much ma'am' I answered him so he just nodded and sat down at his desk again.
I can't believe it. Teary eyed I sat at my desk staring at the paperwork in front of me. Is this real? I whispered to myself. It was my first time to sit in an office department while having my own desk. This is the feeling.
:)
...
Lunch Time
Sir Vince Sy is said to be going to the department today. Be ready.
Really?
I think it's a miracle. He rarely visits here.
That's true.
I heard some of my colleagues talking in our department. It looks like someone is going to visit. But what? Mr. Sy? Maybe one of the owners.
I wonder if they are still like that on the first day.
'Goodmorning sir' I heard our supervisor greet and I looked at them, they were standing in front of a man who I couldn't see his face because the supervisor was covering it.
I also stood up in no time. I didn't hear the door open maybe because I was focused on the paper works that I should study thoroughly.
'Yes, good morning too' I heard the man reply..
I was a little surprised because I seemed to know that voice.
'Are you okay Aaliyah?' I was surprised and my eyes widened when I saw the face of Mr. Sy That's what they're referring to. To make it worse, he was coming close to where I am!
Wtf
'A-aaahhh g--goodmorning sir' I stammered while shyly looking at the man who was close to me and kissed me just the other night. The scene was a bit tense because I saw my colleagues whispering around.
I was even more surprised when he came closer to me and was about to whisper, a reason for me to back away a little.
'Don't be afraid, I didn't say we kissed. I just say that we're just friends' he said while grinning. Omg he's teasing me again. It's a good thing my desk is at the far end and no one can see his facial expression now. Damn this man.
'It's lunch time already. Let's talk I'll wait for you outside' he said turning his back. He stopped for a moment at the supervisor's desk but didn't hear what they were talking about and then went straight out.
'Alright Ms. Mendoza. Don't make him wait for you outside' I heard mr. supervisor tell me.
Great. What's happening hasn't sunk into my brain yet.
'A-aahhh y--yes ma'am.' I just said and took my wallet and cellphone and then went out.
'Let's go. I'll treat you lunch' he said with a smile as he pulled me out.
I'm still surprised. I didn't think I would see him again here and to think that he's going to be my boss!
T__T
...
'So tell me, why did you suddenly leave that night' he asked while facing me. We were at an expensive restaurant today and I couldn't eat properly even though I was hungry for food because apart from the amount of food he ordered for just the two of us, it looks like the food on our table will taste even better.
'A-aah because, hehe my mom will be angry with me because it's almost dawn' I explained to him
He nodded his head.
'So you are Mr. Sy, why was I hired at this company? Is it because of you?' I asked him the next question.
He just shrugged his shoulders.
'No. It's not me. It's you. Don't have confidence in your own abilities? And btw, I am not the CEO. It's my cousin so I can't handle the applicant's of your department' He said and this time, he went ahead to cut a steak.
I just nodded at him, a sign of agreeing with him.
After he cut the steak, I was surprised when he put it in front of me, then he took my steak.
He really is a gentleman!
'Thank you sir' I just said and poked the steak and ate it.
Oh no.. I can't be thrilled. I'm not in the place and position right now to thrill by the man. I also have no right, right now because of my situations.
'Your parents are so strict' he asked.
'Not at all.' I just said. I can count quite a bit. I think I have to tell him. It's a bit complicated when his kindness to me continues, especially since we are in the same company. That kiss, we have to forget. it's nothing.
'Uhmm, so why? Do I have that bad breath?' He asked so I looked at him and shook my head.
Actually, his breath smells good.
'H--not at all. Maybe let's not talk about it hehe let's forget it' I said smiling at him.
I saw him frowned but he immediately smiled. Maybe he gets what I mean.
'Fine' he said while smiling. I breathed a sigh of relief. I don't want to be with him. So I hope I don't bring that thing up again. My work is more important now.
I almost finished everything he ordered that was in front of me. If I could take it out, and it wasn't embarrassing, I will do it.
When I looked at his food, there was almost nothing left. psshh did he really eat?
'Thank you sir, that night, you helped me, and now you gave me a free lunch, and maybe it had something to do with my acceptance to this company. I don't know how to thank you sir,' I said to him seriously when I noticed that he was staring at me.
Ring.......
Suddenly his cellphone rang. It's good
He immediately answered it so he was looking in another direction. Because he looked really strange. apart from his handsomeness, his beautiful eyes, his hotness----- that's all I knows.
'Yes bro. You can call my secretary for that. She fixed everything. I'm also attending the meeting for you.' I heard him say to the other person on the line.
I signaled to him that I was done so that if he was busy and we had to leave, I wouldn't be an obstacle.
'Are you sure it's over? Let's go' he said after they talked to each other.
'Yes' I said smiling and stood up. We both started walking but I was late. I don't want to walk too much with him because everyone is looking at us. Almost all women turned to him. How can you not look at him, he is handsome and has a strong body. A typical boy crush of girls.
If it's me, I might have a crush on him too.
Stop!
I winced because my mind suddenly objected. It's not allowed. I forgot that it's not possible.
'Hey, you're like my secretary' he told me with a laugh and waited for me. I almost hit his chest because of what he did to stop walking. He made me walk beside him.
I was suddenly embarrassed.
'We are not at work. So can you ignore that? You just kissed me', he's going to tease me. damn I suddenly blushed at what he said.
'Well, sir' I said while holding my cheek.
'Oh you're blushing' he laughed. Omg.
T__T
....
He open the door for me. He is really a gentleman. What woman would not be impressed by him? Actually, just by his looks, you'll instantly like him effortlessly. What if he does to others what he does to me.
'I'll take you back later.' He told me while we were in the elevator going up to my department and he to his office. He's doing too much.
'I'll take it as a yes. I'm not asking you. I'm just saying. Pay me for treating you to lunch. He said while smiling at me.
'It's up to you' I said to him because I knew I wouldn't win so I didn't object anymore. As I said earlier, we only ate at fast food chains, but he insisted on going to social restaurants as well. At the end of the day, he asked me where we were going to eat.
-___-
It's up to batman. I'm here on the 36th floor where our office department is.
'Thank you sir..' I said smiling to him when I got off the elevator. He just nods at me and smiles before the elevator closes. His office is upstairs so I went out first.
I was about to enter the room of our department, when suddenly something caught my eye.
I slowly approached a large poster. I don't know if I'm sure, or my eyes for what I see. But the more I looked at it, the more my chest pounded.
I will never forget that look. Even though it's been a few years, I can't forget. Those eyes, nose lips, the whole look.
My chest suddenly tightened.
Is that him? Is he really the man?!
What if it's him? How can I deal with him? Where do I start? What will I do?
I felt the edge of tears in my eyes but I looked up and stopped it immediately.
No.
It's not him. He is unlikely. I know, I will never see him again.
I grabbed my chest. The emotions I feel at this time are mixed.
Happiness, sadness, excitement, hatred, everything. I don't know what will dominate me.
I closed my fist.
Fuck.
....
'May I know who is on the poster outside our office?' I asked the desks next to me when I entered our department.
'Ahh, that's our CEO, Mr. Daniel Sy. One and only son of Mr. Alejandro Sy. ' he answered me directly and went back to his work.
'A-ahh hehe thank you' I just said to him even though he didn't look at me again.
I reluctantly returned to my desk.
I can't believe it. It's wrong. It's not him.
I whispered to myself, to convince myself that they were not the same person what I was thinking.
Right. I shouldn't bother that person anymore. Because I buried him in oblivion. It's been three years more now, if he is that person, it's unlikely that our paths will meet because his office is at the very top compared to where our department is.
Right.
Right Aaliyah. Haven't you buried him in oblivion and considered him dead? Don't be affected by it. He is the reason for your suffering, so don't let yourself get involved with him. Think that he does not exist. If he is the CEO of this company, it is unlikely that you will encounter him in the size of this building. And one more thing, I don't remember that. Not a single memory is of any use to you, so just relax.
I'm talking to myself I think I'm going crazy.
T__T
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To be continued