Chapter 3 III

I woke up the next morning feeling sore all over and really sensitive down there. I heard sounds coming from the shower so Alex must be in there. Memories of last night flooded in and tears pool around my eyes as I hugged myself.

A few minutes later I get out of bed and pick up my dress and put it on. I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I look horrible. My makeup is smudged all over my face.

I gathered my things and quietly tip toe out of the penthouse so as not to alert Alex.

As I waited for my Uber, tears pool up in my eyes again. I don't even know why I'm about to tear up, I had a good night.

Faith wasn't home when I got back but she left a note saying she'd be at the library preparing for her Bar exams. I freshened up, ate breakfast and went to bed. I have to look okay and prepared for my new job tomorrow.

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"Tasha you need to get up or else you'll be late for work" Faith woke me up gently.

Holy shit!, I can't be late on my first day of work

"Oh my goodness, I totally forgot" I jump off the bed

"Hurry up, it's almost seven and you have to be there by eight. Your breakfast is on the counter" she shouts, returning to the kitchen.

Times like this makes me feel grateful that I have a roommate. If not for Faith I'd probably be walking without a head.

I got a job at Moore's Enterprise as a personal assistant to the CEO which is a really big deal. I honestly didn't think I'd get the job but the email I was sent confirmed that I did get the job.

I took my clothes out of my closet. A baby pink button up blouse tucked into a black pencil skirt and paired with black wedges. I put my curls in a bun, mascara to bring out my hazel eyes and lipgloss.

I turned around to see it's already 6:57. I better hurry up.

I entered the building at 7:40. I headed over to the receptionist post.

"You must be Natasha" she said when I approached her and I nodded.

"Head to your left, you'll see the elevator. Go to the 11th floor. You'll meet Mr. Moore's secretary".

I nodded thankfully and made my way to the elevator.

I got to the 11th floor and met the secretary. She gave me a welcoming smile and introduced herself as Jenna. She offered me a seat and asked me to wait for Mr.Moore to call me into his office.

A few minutes later, a woman came out of an office I assumed to be Mr. Moore's office crying. I felt even more nervous than I already am.

"Natasha, Mr. Moore will see you now," Jenna told me.

I walked timidly towards the door and knocked twice before entering the office.The office was spacious with the colors Black, Grey and white dominating the room.

The walls are decorated with beautiful paintings, the furniture are all black leather

The man sitting behind the desk doesn't budge to see who walked in.

His eyes remain glued to his computer.

"Were you waiting for someone to usher you in ? Introduce yourself" he said in a stern voice

"My name is Natasha Clark, your new personal assistant" I said in a polite voice.

His head snaps up immediately and I'm met with clear blue eyes and I see them go wide for a second.

My blood runs cold

The same blue eyes from the other night. My one night stand.

Oh my God

I'm screwed

He didn't flinch but I know he remembers me. I saw his eyes go wide earlier.

My gaze shifts to the name on the desk.

'ALEXANDER MOORE'

"What are your past qualifications?. I want to make sure I'm not employing an incompetent staff" he said without acknowledging what happened between us, which I'm really grateful for.

"I worked as a waitress while I was in school"

"Well this isn't a restaurant or a cafe where you serve food. Do you think you're fit to work as my assistant?"

I felt offended but I really need this job

"I have the business sense, knowledge and intelligence to carry out this job effectively so yes sir I think I'm fit to be your assistant"

He stands up from his desk picking up a bunch of files and starts walking towards me. I backed away from him till my back hit the wall.

He's standing way too close to me I could feel his hot breath fanning my face.

His hand caressed my face and I instinctively close my eyes. He pushed a loose stand of my hair behind my ears

"Ms. Clark" he whispers and I shiver

I open my eyes and he's staring at me. My face turning bright red.

"Here" he hands me the files as he backs away a little bit.

I stare at the loads of files in my hands then at him .

"There's an instruction pamphlet on your desk which you must follow. Take the files to your desk and arrange them in alphabetical order, I'll be needing them soon. Review each contract and submit them to me in exactly an hour." He said firmly walking back to his desk.

Is this some kind of joke or what. How am I supposed to finish all these in an hour?

"And yes, if you can't get everything done in an hour, you will be fired."

"But I don't....."

"The cabin on the left is yours. Now go get the work done and fetch me a fresh cup of coffee" he said cutting me short

With that I left the office to go 'get the work done' since I can't afford to lose this job.

Oh God help me.

After what seemed like forever I was finally done with the work.

I walked to Mr. Moore's office. I knocked before letting myself in.

"Your file Mr. Moore" I handed him the papers. He didn't even look at me, he just took the files.

"You're five minutes late but I'll see what you did before making a decision whether to fire you or not"

He studied the contract, taking his time to look at each file.

"Most of the information was correct but I added a few changes to some and added some things of my own. But I can remove them If they're not to your taste"

He didn't say anything for a good ten minutes. "I'll ring you up when I need you" he finally said.

I nodded and left.

That was very awkward.

After lunch break, Mr. Moore rang me and I went into his office.

"Go over our records and make a report" he shoved a file double the last one into my hands."They should also be ready in an hour's time and nothing more. You can leave now".

I looked at the file, I wasn't sure I would be able to finish this within an hour. I felt like tearing up but I pulled myself together and left the office.

I was almost done with the work but Mr.Moore rang me asking me to bring the records to his office immediately.

I walked with fear towards his office, knocked before letting myself in.

"Are you done ?" He asked while I handed him the file

"Not yet sir but if you just give me....."

" I don't tolerate incompetent staff. It's your first day on the job and you're giving me more reasons to fire you. That is highly unprofessional" He barked at me. His eyes filled with anger.

"Um sir if you'd let me explain....."

"Explain what. First you arrived late and now you've proved you're worthless. This isn't a restaurant where you act how you please"

"Sir, I ..... I don't think it's possible to finish something as bulky as this in an hour" I stammered trying to stop myself from crying.

"If you're gonna work as my assistant, you have to be willing to do everything I say and get them done at the exact time I ask you to"

It's impossible to finish looking through records of every transaction history this company has made in an hour. I also had to write a detailed report on it.

"I'm sorry Mr. Moore. I'll try to be more competent". I said with my head hanging low. I left the office without waiting for his reply.

I ran into the restroom and balled my eyes out.

"Faith, I don't think I can do this" I called my best friend crying.

"Aw babes, what happened ?"

I told her everything that happened including the fact my boss was my one night stand and she consoled me over the phone.

"Babe just focus on why you're there don't let him see you weak okay ?. I'll make your favorite okay. Love you". Then she hung up.

She was right. I won't let him walk all over me. I washed my face, fixed my makeup and walked out of the bathroom.

On my way to my cabin, Jenna called me. She told me Mr.Moore already left and I could go home.

I thanked her, gathered my things and went home. I needed a long bath and a nap.