ADRIAN
I stared at her shocked face with a smug look on mine. "Why are you still standing there? You better cut it off and start your job."
She adjusted herself after my words. "I...I'm sorry, sir. Please forgive me for..."
"Enough," I said, interrupting her. "Here are the files I want you to go through. I want them arranged alphabetically," I said, pointing at the rolls of files waiting for her.
These were files that hadn't been checked for a while. I guessed punishing her this way was a start. She didn't complain. She nodded. Of course, she couldn't complain unless she wanted to lose her job.
"Okay, sir," she said and went towards the shelves to begin work. She seemed so determined to do her job.
I watched her carefully as she went through some of the files. "I didn't ask you to snoop. I said arrange," I snapped at her, and she almost lost her balance at my sudden scolding.
"I...I'm sorry, sir," she said with a small voice.
"Now, get to work," I warned her, and she did as she was told.
***
It had been an hour now since she started arranging. I noticed her stretching. There were lots of files. She dragged a chair to sit on, so I intervened.
"Don't you dare sit on that chair. You are here to work, not to sit down and enjoy," I said.
I could see a frown forming on her face, but she was finding it hard to express herself because I was there. I smirked, enjoying the fact that I got to irk her.
***
OLIVIA
I wanted to scream at him. I really wanted to say what was on my mind, but I couldn't because I might lose my job. I knew he was doing this on purpose. He was punishing me. He knew what he was doing.
If I had known that he was the boss, I wouldn't have crossed the limit. I wish I knew who he was beforehand. But wait! Why didn't he give the job to someone else if he was angry at me? He would have just given the others the position. Why me?
I wiped off the sweat that fell down my cheeks. I was really tired and needed some break. I had spent hours doing this, and he didn't even have mercy on me. I needed a break, but he wasn't giving me that.
"What are you doing?" I heard him ask.
Since he had his back turned to me, I rolled my eyes at him.
"I saw that," he said, and I widened my eyes, realizing that the office had glass walls all around. I'm doomed!
"I...I'm sorry, sir," I said, not knowing how to defend myself because he already caught me red-handed.
He rolled his hand. "Come," he ordered.
I rushed to the place. "Yes, sir," I said when I got there.
"Where is your notebook?" he asked.
I quickly retrieved it from my back. "It's here, sir."
He heaved a sigh and said, "I have a meeting in the morning tomorrow. Also, I'll be having dinner at Square House at four o'clock. Make sure you make the arrangements, and I hate to be late. If anything goes wrong, you'll be held responsible," he warned.
I jotted down what he said and nodded my head. "Yes, sir."
"Now, go ahead and continue what you are doing," he ordered, like I was a dog.
I mentally rolled my eyes and went back to what I was doing before he called me.
I was really sulking inside. I wanted to be out of there. I wanted to have some coffee. I hadn't had anything to eat before leaving the house. I was super hungry. My growling stomach betrayed me. I thought I had control of it, but it had to make a sound.
I heard him clear his throat. "I'm sorry, sir," I thought, thinking I was disturbing him. He didn't even say anything to me. He is so rude and arrogant. Why can't he just let me go and have some break and then come back? You need to calm down, Olivia, I tried telling my inner self. Calm down. I took a deep breath and continued what I was doing.
I was halfway done, but I couldn't finish this today. Unless he wants me to collapse. I heard the sound of the chair. Since I had my back to him, I'm sure he stood up or something. Then I heard him walk towards the door and leave the office. I rolled my eyes and stopped what I was doing to catch a break.
He is the worst. He had the gut to go and have a break, and I won't get one? How cruel can he be? He is the worst ever. He is an animal. I don't want to be with someone like him. He irks me. Maybe I'm only exaggerating, but that's what he is. He should have some mercy, but he doesn't want to have.
The rest of the day went by like that. He finally came back, and then I continued from where I stopped.
****
I got back home at 10 pm. I still hadn't had anything to eat. I was so angry because I had a serious headache. Whenever I don't eat, I always get headaches. I had to call Aiden to come get me. He is the only friend I can call for help.
Aiden brought me home and got me something to eat. I ate it while he was driving to my house. We got inside my house. The first thing I did when I got inside was lay on the couch. I was so drained. I really felt so tired.
"Do you need some massage?" he asked.
I shook my head. "I can manage, I think."
Aiden also sat down. He had a frown on his face. "Why is he being mean to you? Did you do something to him? This is like your first day at work, so why does he have that cold blood towards you?" he had to ask, confused.
I told him what happened when we first met. I told Aiden about our first encounter, and he raised a brow. "Is he for real? Why does this sound childish? Why is he being childish? But it was a mistake. You both were wrong, why hold only you responsible? Why?"
I shrugged. "Maybe he wants to take his anger out on me. I guess that's why."
Aiden huffed. "You know you can ask for my help when he takes this too far. I know you won't leave the job even though I ask you to leave, but don't do anything that will cause harm to you. If he is being too harsh on you, I think you should voice it out."
"I can't do that. I need this job badly. I really need this, please," I said.
"Okay, fine. Just be careful," he warned.
"Don't worry too much about me. I'll be fine. What about you? How is work? Are there any new members?" I asked.
"It's fair. We have a few members today. It's better than yesterday," he said, and I was glad there was good news.
Aiden complained about the lack of new members, and I really felt sorry for him. This is his only source of income. Being a gym instructor is something he loves doing. He helped me a lot with my weight. Aiden is like God sent.
He made my dreams come true. I thought I wouldn't be able to lose this weight, but I did with his help. He kept pushing me until I achieved my desired weight. Since I lost the excess fat, I've been able to enjoy my life to the fullest.
I have so many admirers. A lot of people want to be close to me. Some even see me as a model because I have the physique to be a model. It's really silly, honestly. When I was fat, they didn't want to be close to me, but now they do? It's never going to happen. This is why I have only Aiden in my corner. He is the only one who matters. He is the only one I want to be friends with.
Soon after, Aiden had to leave. I kept him up so late, and it's unfair to him because he has to be at the gym as early as 6 a.m., and this was just 12 a.m. I know he isn't complaining, but I still felt guilty. I took a shower and went to bed.
***
I was dressed for work. I made sure to wear my favorite corporate outfit. I looked so neat and flashy. I smiled while staring at my reflection in the mirror. I took my bag, and then I heard the sound of the doorbell. I rushed down to get the door. I knew who it might be. I opened the door and saw him staring at me. He gave my outfit a once-over, and there was this look of satisfaction on his face.
Adrian stepped closer to me. He leaned closer and claimed my lips in a soft kiss. "Sophia... wake your ass up! You are late for work," I heard a voice say from afar. "Sophie!" I felt them sprinkling water on my face. I snapped my eyes open, only to see Aiden's worried eyes staring down at me.
Did I just dream that I kissed my boss? No! This can't be happening right now. This can't be happening! I jumped out of bed and ran to the mirror. I touched my lips. It felt so real. What is wrong with me?
"Are you sure you're alright?" I heard Aiden ask.