"Miss Bella, if you're done with your chitchat, i'll need your briefing's note for this morning meeting and Mr?-"
"Edward" collins said, straightening up his posture "from finance."
"Mr Edward, i'm sure the finance department has so much work to do considering the company's condition than to run food delivery."
Collins shot me an apologetic before hurrying away like flash. I wished i could run away with him too.
"The notes?" Ethan asked with a cold expression.
I opened the notes on my macbook"They're ready i just-
"My office. Now."
I followed him inside, clutching my macbook like it could protect me if i held on longer. He moved, standing behind his desk facing the milan skyline. The view that was once appealing to me felt oppressive in a way i couldn't place.
"Let me be clear miss bella, I do not care about your personal or social life but we are operating on a strict level of professionalism here and as my personal assistant, i'm expecting nothing less from you."
I was dumbfounded. "I understand, but-"
"You think you do?" he turned staring at me with that same cold expression but this time it had a hint of something i couldn't place. "Cause from what i've seen just now, you seem more interested in your chitchat than your work at hand."
I couldn't hold it in anymore. How dare he talk to me in such manner?"That is very inconsiderate of you. i've been here for than 7 hours trying to put everything in place, learning the project outline, handling tasks and i haven't taken a single break. The reason why Edward brought me lunch was because he knew i wouldn't be able to get one seeing i was really preoccupied" i snapped.
Are you done? he said with a deadly tone.
"No, im not." words just rolled out of my mouth before i could even stop them
"I understand my role as your personal assistant, and i'll continue to get better in every professional way but the one thing that won't be happening is me apologizing for Edward bringing me lunch when i haven't eaten since 6 am."
The silence that followed was defeaning. Ethan just stood still staring at me with an unreadable expression and i waited for the worst thing that could happen. Get fired?probably. But to my suprise his expression switched with twitch on the corner of his lips.
"The notes?" He asked breaking the silence.
I was caught off guard by the subject change"uhmm... here they are"i mumbled as hurriedly opened my laptop sending the file attachment to him.
He glanced at his computer screen, scanning the document quickly. "I can work with this... you can take your leave."
I gave him a curt nod as i turned to take my leave.
"Miss Bella?"
"Yes?"
"Eat your meal, you really need it." A small smile flashed accross his face that i doubted if i even saw it. Eitherway i stepped out. The headache i was feeling earlier was geeting worse than before.
The food tasted good as usual.
............
The rest of the week went by with meetings, phone calls and demands from Ethan. By Friday afternoon, i had mastered evrything about him. From how he liked his coffee to his favourite food takeout.
I was so exhausted but i still kept pushing as usual.
Lunch time was over and i needed to hand over the week's statistics report of the project to Ethan.
I opened the door upon knocking to be greeted by silence.
"Yes?"
"The week's statistics report has been finalised." I said handing him the documents.
He took a brief look at the papers and nodded in an approval."Alright, you may leave."
Just as I reached for the door knob, "Miss bella."
I turned around to see Ethan standing in front of his desk, looking ravishing as alsways wearing a dark grey suit that fitted him perfectly. "Yes, Mr Ethan."
"The charity gala is tomorrow night i need you to-"
"All done." i cut in proudly. "Your Tux has been pressed and delivered to your penthouse, Your car service has been booked for 7pm and i have rescheduled your seat away from the Petersons Group since last...incident."
He later changed his mind about the party Selene told him about and she was going to be his date for the part. The thought of it made my throat burn.
He looked suprised as he raised his brow. "What about the speech?"
"The final version has been carefully revised and also uploaded, a copy has been sent to your tablet and the hard copy is in the folder." pointing at the folder on the corner of his desk.
He held an impressive look and nodded "You'll need to be there too."
"What?"
"You'll attend as my assistant.....I presume you have something nice to wear?"
I had a couple of nice outfits to wear but they just didn't fit in to the "high standard" Ethan wanted his workers to maintain. "I'll...figure something out," i said trying to sound confident.
His eyes narrowed slightly at me, reaching out to his pant pocket, he took out his wallet and handed his black card to me
My eyes widened in disbelief."Mr Ethan i can't-"
"You can and you will. As you know i expect my wokers to maintain certain standards. Take it as a buisness expense. The car would pick you up by 7:30. Don't be late. he said as he walked out of his office, leaving me in his office staring at his platimum card in my hands.
"What!??" Nathy eyes widened in disbelief as i narrated what happened. "Buisness expense indeed."
"I know right, but i'll still have to use it anyway. he wants his workers to maintain standards and this gala would full of high class people so i wouldn't want to have that i don't belong icky feeling." i said still looking at the card like it could bite anytime soon.
"I understand." Nathy replied placing her arms over my shouders, before whispering,"Free shopping tonight....Girl,you better text me with all the details."
I smiled and slid the card into my purse "Aren't you coming with me?" i asked. Nathy had a good fashion sense. I wasn't bad at fashion either but i could use some company.
"Oh baby i wish i could but there's something i want to do after working hours". she said, shooting an apologetic look.
Three hours,later i stood in front of a mirror in a well known dress shop. I couldn't recognize myself. The saleswoman who was in awe when she saw Ethan's card had practically pulled all kind of dresses that felt like the whole shop. But this one....this one was perfect.
The dress was a black fitted dress, with sequins embedded on the corset hugging my figure perfectly. The dress complimented my dark hair and made my eyes pop. The off-shoulder highlighted my neckline giving that sexy but sophisticated look.
"You look amazing" the saleswoman gushed. "Mr Ethan would love it."
"Oh.. i'm just his assistant" i quickly said half defensive.
She eyed me but didn't argue. "Time to accessorize."
By the time i was done, i had the dress, clutch, shoes, a silver necklace with a matching earring that would complete the look. I tried hard to forget the total cost but the zeros that caught my eyes was stuck. Geez that was a lot.
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