Chapter 3 Encounter

***Dorothy's POV**

Did he just kiss me and kick me out like I'm the one that seduced him?. I thought. And as this thought ran through my mind, I got more furious.

I shouldn't have let him even touch me, given the fact that I knew he was married. I mentally smacked myself upside the head.

I left his office and on my way to mine, I saw a tall guy probably 6ft talking to Lilian, Xavier's Secretary.

It looked like they were having an affair from their discussion.

"I'm sorry Miss Trer, but I don't mix pleasure with business. I came strictly for Mr. Wort, if I want to have you, I'll book a hotel". He said.

At this point, he looked at me. I stared at him as well, his grey eyes piercing into my soul. His jaw was clenched. His face looked sculpted.

"Miss Reyes, you are to work, not admire my business partners". I heard behind me, a voice I know to well.

I closed my trying to fight the look of annoyance and embarrassment on my face. I turned to him to see his face few inches from mine.

"Mr. Wort, I wasn't....". I tried explaining myself.

"Don't bother, princess ". He said looking at me and glancing at my lips.

We stayed like that till we heard a throat clear.

"Mr. Wort, long time no see". The man from before said, stretching his hand for a handshake.

"Yes, Mr. Jetta. Last time we met, if my memory serves me right, was in Singapore, during the Oilers Group anniversary party, last year". Xavier said.

I just stood there, staring at the man I had never seen smile within this two days I stayed with him, smiling. Like he was actually smiling, or was it smirking?.

"Meet my new personal assistant, Miss Reyes Dorothy". Xavier introduced me.

Mr. Jetta stared at me like I'm a meal on stick.

"Hello, Miss Reyes. I'm Edward. Edward Jetta". He said, extending his hand, still.

"Hello. Nice to meet you". I said, smiling as calmly as I could.

"Let's continue in my office". Xavier said and left him to his office.

I breathed out and was about to move, until lilam called out.

"Miss Reyes, can I talk to you?". She said.

I turned around and went to her table. "Sure thing, Miss Trer".

*I know you heard the conversation between I and Edward, please don't inform Mr. Wort. Okay?". She said, fear in her eyes.

The rule of the company is that you should not have an affair with someone close to the company, because it is believed that if something should happen to your relationship, that would bring issues among the two companies and also you might be actually giving them in house information.

This only applied to the Ceo's staffs, which included, me, his secretary, and her, Miss Trer, his receptionist.

"Sure thing, Lilian. Your secret is safe with me". I said, giving her the most reassuring smile ever.

"Thank you. Well since that is taken care of, I'm good". She said.

"Can I go now?". I asked.

"Oh, right. Sorry". She said, waving at me and flashing me an apologetic smile.

I walked out of her station and went to my office. And when I opened the door, I saw the same man from earlier.

"Erm, Mr. Jetta, can I help you?". I asked him as I took my seat.

"Well. Nothing much, just stopping by to deliver this files to you on Mr. Wort's orders". He said, stood up and left.

Huh?. Mr. Wort couldn't stress me by calling me to take them personally?. That's strange.. I thought but kept shut.

I walked over to the office kitchen on our floor and saw Diana taking in a shot of whiskey. Do pregnant women drink whiskey?. When did she even get here?

I dismissed it. What do I know?. It's not like I attended medical school.

I went to the fridge and took out a bottle of orange juice. I needed to cool my head.

I went back to my office and saw a message on my company email from Xavier.

"i am going on a business trip to Spain in the next three days and you are coming with me. Please note, that it is s three day business trip".

What?. Three days with this sadist of a boss?. Wait a minute, I'm screwed. Diana doesn't even want me close to her husband in the house she is living in, how much more a trip that won't may not be invited to?.

Well, I don't care. I'm just following the instructions from my boss and any issue Diana has, she should take it up with her husband.

I replied him, Yes, sir, closed my email. I put my head on my desk then I heard my phone ping.

It was an unsaved number, asking me to meet up. When I tapped it, there was another message stating who it's from.

And eventually it was from Mr. Jetta. I thought he was having something with Lilian.

"I'm sorry, Sir. But we can't meet up unless it's business related". I texted back.

"Huh?. It's a meeting. Mr. Wort said I should discuss it with you".

Huh?. But he didn't inform me.

"So. Can we meet at Srey tomorrow?." He asked

"Erm, sure, if it's business related". I said, still a little embarrassed.

"Okay then, see you tomorrow by 4pm. Good?"

"Yes, sir. It's alright ". I said and I ended the call.

But why didn't Xavier tell me anything?.I wondered but then I remembered it's Xavier. Probably waiting for me to mess up.

Okay, I have a business trip with Xavier and I have a business meeting tomorrow. Great, and I'm not sure if my clothes are at his house yet.

I just sat back in my chair and picked up the remaining files I'm yet to amend. But then, it came to my mind again.

How did Edward get my number?.. I stood up to go and ask Lilian.

But on a second thought, if Xavier asked him to discuss it with me, could it be that he gave him my number?.

I stood up from my chair to ask Xavier. I went to his office and knocked.

Unfortunately for me his psychopath of a wife is still in there and she asked me to come in.

"Good afternoon, sir. Good afternoon, ma. Erm, sir, I would love to...." I was cut short.

"Did I say you could speak to my husband?". Diana asked, and eyed me like I had a dagger on .

I was confused. Huh?.

I looked at Xavier to gauge his reaction. He was literally pointing daggers at Diana's head.

"Diana, please let her state her mind". He said, staring at me. "Continue".

"Don't you dare". Diana countered him. "Babe, why do you want her to continue speaking to you, if she wanted to pass in any information she can ask your receptionist for that". She said, looking at her husband.

"Diana, don't act ignorant. But, for your information, she is my secretary ". He said, trying to retain his calmness.

"Well, I don't care, because we are supposed to currently be at lunch". She said, looking at her well manicured nails.

I nodded and bowed my head a little and turned around to go. Well, that went burst.

As I steeped out of his office, my phone rang. I took it out and saw none other than Edward.

Jesus,this guy is persistent.

I picked up the phone. "Hello?". I asked, trying not to sound irritated.

"Hello, beautiful. I just wanted to make sure you remember the date and time tomorrow". He said, I'm sure probably smiling.

I rolled my eyes as I opened the door of my office, and sat down.

"Sure thing, sir. Srey, right?. At 4pm, tomorrow". I said, almost losing my shit.

"Yes, that is all correct, baby. See you tomorrow". He said. And I did the honours of ending the call.

Jesus, if I can't stand him on the phone, how will I stand him in real life.