CEO: S*x is You

'Ahh! Unn! Ahhhh! Yes! Hmm! Ughh! Ahh! This is so ahh! good babe.

Ahh! Is this ohhh! Because we've been apart shhmm! For too long? Ahuhhhghh! Hngghh! So good!

Yes. Shaun East! Give it to me. I want you! You can do it inside! Pleaseee-'

I am currently in the office staring at the empty air.

It was quiet and it felt like time was frozen.

All that can be heard is the discreet sound of the air conditioning and the occasional clicking noise of the pen that I subconsciously pressed the clicker with my thumb every now and then.

It was an enjoyable serene me time as I fantasize the making love with the woman who I have missed for so long but it was cut short when my secretary came in -

'Architect East, the director called for you in his office.', she said.

'I wonder what he needs, he could have just called. Did he say why?', I asked in reply.

'Yes sir, he mentioned that he would like you to meet someone. But I did not know who.', she replied.

'Thanks, Dianne. I will be there after five minutes at his office. By the way, I will just sort out my schedule first then let you know the rest tomorrow.', I told.

I checked everything - my meeting schedules, the client visits, and others for the week then informed Dianne that some appointments are to be canceled while some are added.

Right after, I went to the Director's office.

Knock Knock Knock

'Director Rey, this is Shaun', I said while waiting outside the glass door.

'Come in!', said the Director.

When I went inside, I was surprised that only the director is present. So I immediately asked -

'Director, Dianne told me that you want me to meet someone. Is this true? and who might that be?'

'Hahahaha. You are as direct as always Shaun. Nonetheless, it would be best to hear it from the person herself. She just went outside for coffee. She should be here any second now.', the director replied.

Who might be this person that the director seems to have a lot of respect for her? And she's is a she? I am now intrigued. - I thought to myself.

Not long after, the awaited personality came in.

And like a playback in slow motion, the door slowly opened in an inward motion and I was stupefied to see a very stunning, sexy, and beautiful woman smiling at me.

She is holding a cup of moonbucks coffee in her left hand while her right hand is pushing the door.

Yes, I was stupified because two things automatically came rushing into my brain when I saw her.

First, she is very familiar and I know we already met.

Secondly, why is she smiling like that at me? Or is it directed to me at all?

Well, I am a professional so I got back to my usual countenance right away after getting slack-jawed.

I got up from my chair and hurriedly extended a hand to hold the door for her.

'HAHAHAHA. You are here now Ms. Cross. This is great. As promised, this young man right here is Architect Shaun East. I did not tell anything about you yet so it would be best that I leave you two alone. Just ring me anytime if you need me.', suddenly said the director.

In my mind -

Why is the director behaving this way? Is she a big shot from the main Headquarters? I better show my best behaviour here. But I can really feel that we know each other. Ms. Cross? Ugh. Her name is just in the tip of my tongue but I am having a hard time getting it. It should be starting with an E.

She suddenly replied while sweetly chuckled, 'Thanks Director Rey. I will let Shaun know what this meeting is about. He seemed to be nervous about this. Why do you have to act so mysterious?'

The director hurriedly left the office while loudly laughing. He already got out of the office and the room was quickly filled with silence.

This is really awkward. The director really likes to play jokes with me. It seemed inappropriate for me to say hello first and maybe she will say that I have a bad personality for not remembering her.

She kept on sipping her coffee and just stood opposite of me. Seems like she doesn't mind the awkward behavior I am showing.

Ehem! Ehem! (Shaun clears throat)

'Hello, Ms. Cross. I believe we already met. I was just shocked to see you here. And I honestly have a hard time recalling names. So please do not take offense.', I apologetically said.

'You are clever as ever. You really know your way with words. Never mind, it is nice meeting you here. I am Ellen.', she playfully replied.

'Hahaha. No wonder why I keep on murmuring the letter E. I just suddenly remembered your name. Nice meeting you again as well Ms. Ellen. Can you tell me now why I am being called here?', I replied with the intention of not prolonging my awkward first impression.

'Very straightforward huh? I like it. Yes, Shaun. You will know everything about my background from the director later on. But I had you called here to let you know that I am from the main Headquarters and I am assigned to be one of the team leaders for the new branch they will be opening in a neighboring city. You are here because you will be the second team leader. You are now being promoted officially. The paperwork will be ready tomorrow. I just hope to get the best introduction for this project and since you are a bonafide homegrown talent, I'm sure you will be the best fit to work with me on this expansion.', she told.

'In addition, you and I will take 3 people each under our team so we have time. Next week, we will have an informal team building and it could be in our home province. I believe that you know this already, we grew and studied at the same place. I could be somehow considered as your senior in that regard. HAHAHA.', she added.

'Wow, that is so much to take in Ms. Ellen. I am very grateful for this promotion and project. I hope that I can be of great service to the expansion of the company. And calling you senior is a bit inappropriate Ms. Ellen. You are not much older than me and you look really young.', I earnestly told in reply.

But I was shocked at what happened next.

She suddenly put down her cup of coffee and walked towards me without saying anything.

I also did not move because I did not know what to do.

She is already a few inches away from me and her head is somewhat leveled with my neck.

I am a bit tall and she can be considered tall already considering that she is a woman.

She seems as she sized me up with her eyes full of curiosity then slowly looked up and stared at me.

'You've grown Shaun. And I remember that our first meeting in the past was a bit unpleasant. But now, you have matured a lot. You did not look at my breast, not even a glance. Perhaps, you already have a girlfriend.', she said like a doctor examining a patient.

I was frozen like a rock and red as chili when recalling the first meeting with this woman.

It was really unpleasant.

But does she really need to look me up this close?

And while ruminating, she suddenly did something I did not expect.

'Kiss!'

Yes, she suddenly kissed me.

What is happening?

Miss Ellen Cross kissed me.

On the cheek!

I was dumbfounded!

How could she just do something like that?

I just got back to my senses when the culprit suddenly said -

'You are very interesting Architect East. I look forward to working with you. And do not mind what I did, I was just testing you. I apologize. See you later.', she said while walking out of the director's room.

I looked like I was smitten by lightning.

Yes, I did not move, not until she was out of the room.

It's not that I was only petrified about what happened but it puzzled me to the core when she said she just tested me.

Do other people test others by kissing them on their cheek by the time they meet?

And what was she testing me for?

Ugh! this feeling of uncertainty makes me wonder now.

Sigh! I better get out of here and shrug off the unnecessary thoughts.

But this is a very bizarre meeting.

I am not numb or without feelings and honestly, it took me some perseverance to not show any hint of admiration when she was at the close range of my vision and smell.

I would be lying if I will say that she is not beautiful and sexy up close.

She even smelled very refreshing which is way out of my expectations as I imagined her to be heavily using luxury perfumes.

I thought that I have been good at reading people now, especially with my experience working with a lot of people already but I think I still have a lot to learn.

Nonetheless, I am sure that I will be able to read and understand her in no time and all this uncertainty will collapse and be calm again.

Time passed by really fast and two days later, we planned to have our team building ahead of schedule.

So as expected, Team 1 will be led by Architect Ellen Cross and Team 2 will be led by me.

These will be the two teams to pioneer the second branch of the Architecture firm in our city.

It was tasked that our teams are to collaborate on the design of the branch and it would be depending on Architect Ellen's decision if she'll manage the branch or give it to other Team Leads.

I am very excited about this expansion as this will bring a lot of opportunities for me and the people that I know.

It is within my belief that whatever opportunities come our way, let's grab them as fast as we can as long as we find it in ourselves that we are suited for the position.

I also would like to help others go up especially for people who I think are really deserving.

And one good example of this is Dianne.

That's right, I recommended her for the team of Architects under my team for the expansion and not as a secretary but as a fellow architect.

She was really happy about the news and that prompted her to hug me during the time I told her about the good news then she almost cried with joy.

The next day came -

'Hello everyone! My name is Architect Ellen Cross. I will be the Team Leader of Team 1. And as you know, our firm will have a second branch in this city and it also means opportunities to climb up the career ladder. I hereby announce the team members under me that will pioneer the 2nd branch. Once you hear your names, come to my left side.', Ellen spoke with an intermediate and modulated voice.

'Glen, Sofia, Richard, Koon, Mark, Jim, John. You will be the Architects under me and you will each have subteams under you as well. But only the seven of you will go with me tomorrow for a simple team familiarization. Next up, let's welcome Architect Shaun East', she announced.

While Ellen is talking, I was just silently staring at her and kept on asking why she kissed or sized me up last three days ago. Is she messing with me? But we don't have enmity or whatsoever.

But I was awoken from wondering when I heard my name so I hurriedly walked towards the front of the conference hall.

'Hi everyone! It's a good thing that all of us are here during this expansion, and Team Lead Ellen is right, opportunities are coming our way so let's do our best.'

'Here are the people under my Team 2' -

'Drake, Cane, Christine, Roxy, Cha. The same thing, you will each lead a sub-team and the five of you will be with us tomorrow for the familiarization and planning.', I announced as calmly as I could.

When I finished speaking my part, I hurriedly went back to the table I was in.

I tried to be calm.

But I can't shake off the guilty feeling.

Dianne! I said that she will be under my team but sadly, she was asked by the director to be her secretary but have the same salary grade as an architect.

I feel bad.

I know how much she liked to work as an architect and it is a false promise on my part that she'll be one.

It is good that she has a salary of an entry-level architect but she doesn't work as one yet, it may be just a matter of time but I know it should be her time now.

Sigh! I better talk to the director about this or maybe Ellen can do something. -

I thought.

Then I decided to talk to the director first.

I walked my way to the Director's room afterward.

As I was about the knock at his door, I suddenly heard a noise inside. Something like a book or a pile of papers dropped on the floor.

I was confused as the director is not that type of person to be silly enough and drop his things and he does not bring any book or bunch of papers with him.

So I decided to just be outside as maybe he is talking to another big shot from the headquarters aside from Ellen.

'Director! Please don't. I want to work here but I am not doing this kind of thing!

My ears perked up and my eyes widened.

Dianne! It is her voice! What did she mean? Is she being forcefully coerced into doing something against her will? Is she being sexually harassed?

'Dianne. I know that you like Architect Shaun. But he is already with someone. He is very secretive so you might not know. It would be better for you you be my secretary as I won't treat you wrong. I can give you anything better than Shaun. You've done it with him already, right? Even if not, what will happen if his wife or girlfriend hears something of a sexual relationship with your boss? Hahaha'

I was taken aback by what the Director said. Is this the catalyst for the changes that will storm my earned steady life?

Things are getting out of hand now.

Is the director such a bad person? I thought highly of him but now, he even lusted for Dianne. How can such a person be in that high position?

I better save Dianne!

Knock Knock Knock

Knock!

I hurriedly tried opening the door but it was locked.

While I was shaking the door with a slightly urgent force, it was suddenly opened from the inside.

Thud!

Dianne hurriedly went outside the room with her head down looking sad or what and since I am at the entrance, she directly bumped into me.

Due to the forward force she unknowingly exerted, I was hit by her head on my center abdomen and I was knocked back then down which later did I notice that she was tripped by my right foot as well.

Yes, I was hurt by the impact and it was added by another thud with her smashing on top of me.

And like any other romantic movie, I saw in the past, something awkward happened.

No. We did not accidentally kiss but even worse - I was touching both of her huge racks with both of my hands.

I did not know that right away because I have yet to recover from the impact of me falling down on my back.

Right when I was about to open my eyes and check the current situation, I suddenly jolted because I know I am touching Dianne's chest.

In my defense, I did not intend for that to happen.

I guess it is a natural instinct of a person to put his hands in front of him to shield from other things that might hit him, in this case - Dianne.

I hurriedly opened my eyes and softly took my hands off her chest.

I was taking heavy breaths because of what happened but I am glad that nothing serious happened to my head or body in that accident.

My head is full of confusion now. I don't know what to do.

Dianne did not move as well.

Being worried, I looked at her and I was shocked to see that she is crying while leaning on my chest.

I quickly asked her, 'Dianne, what's wrong? Did the Director do something bad to you? You can tell me, I will protect you.'

She did not answer and her cry went even heavier.

I told her, 'It would be better if we stand up now Dianne, other people might get the wrong idea. Let's talk.'

She quickly got off me and stood up but she was still holding her face while sobbing.

I also got up and just when I was about to talk to her, the door suddenly opened and the Director came out looking flustered or shall we say worried.

'Oh Hi Architect Shaun, I did not know you were here. I would like to talk to Dianne alone, there seems to be a misunderstanding between us.', Director Rey nervously said.

'I will not hinder you from talking to her Sir. But you will need to ask Dianne if she's up for a conversation, as you can see, she's still crying and might not be a good time. How about I talk to her first? I will do my best to clear everything up.', I replied after glancing at Dianne who shivered by the time she heard the Director.

The director replied, 'I understand. By the way Dianne, I hope that you can take this apology of mine. I am really sorry about what I said, it may be due to stress that I said those shameful things. As a sincere apology, I am very much willing to endorse you to an outfield position, but I think it would be Architect Ellen's final decision in the end. I will take my leave now.'

It was my first time seeing the Director without the composure he usually has.

It seemed like what I heard and thought was really spot on.

Dianne and I are quite close since she was my secretary for a few months now and it is my moral duty to protect her. In addition, our company is really strict with the policy that sexual harassment in any form should not be tolerated.

But before jumping to conclusions, I better talk to Dianne first.

'Dianne, stop crying now. I did not know what exactly happened inside but I heard some stuff. Let's talk about it in my office. I will make sure to protect you.', I told her.

She meekly nodded in response.

. . . In my office . . .

Dianne burst into tears.

She hurriedly went to hug me and I let her.

It seemed that this might be her first time in that situation and could be quite a traumatic thing to experience.

Yes, she is still young. Around 3 years younger than me.

Her full name is Dianne Lim and could be considered to be quite conservative.

She is also very attractive and sexy. Her beauty is quite toppling and I am not surprised that some people will really take a liking to her.

But never in my expectations that the Director will be one of them, a severe case at that.

While I was lost in my imagination about Dianne's background, she suddenly stopped crying and hugged me even tighter.

I quickly asked, 'Are you okay? Can we talk now?'

She nodded but did not loosen her tight hug of me, not even a little.

I let her be and asked, 'Did the Director physically harass you? What happened?'

But what she replied took me by surprise.

She actually responded with a question.

'Sir. You heard the Director say that I like you right? Are you really already married? Or do you already have a girlfriend?'

I was taken aback by what she asked in return.

Is she not bothered at all about what the Director did? Is my love life more important as of this time for her? She does not make any sense.

I sternly answered, 'Dianne, I do not think that whatever my love life is currently, is relevant to what you experienced. Did you not just get sexually harassed by the director? I am here to help you, and I don't want you poking on my personal life.'

She looked shocked when she heard my reply and sadly undid her hug then slowly backed up two steps from me.

To my surprise, I am also quite confused about why I snapped.

I am currently really secretive about my personal life because of the belief that work-life should be strictly separate from my love life and this could be the reason I snapped at her.

It took her a few minutes to reply and the room was filled with cold silence during that duration.

I waited for her to think things through and she replied with another cry.

Sob sob

'I am really sorry Sir. I am just shocked about everything. I did not expect that the Director will ask me to do some naughty stuff for him and even tell me about some things about you.'

'I really like you, Sir. And I don't mind doing what the Director asked if it's you I'll be doing it for. That is the reason why it added a more hurtful feeling for me to hear that you are already tied to someone.'

Dianne told me everything while crying her eyes out.

She really is a lovely girl and is quite honest with her feelings.

Currently, I am very conflicted about how to comfort her.

Why do I need to be included in this dramatic turn of events?

And doing naughty things as long as it's me?

Is Dianne for real?

Argh. I better clear things out now. This is getting way out of hand.

First, comes Ellen then now Dianne?

Why does the universe seem to be working a joke on my so-far-steady life? This is getting messy.

Sigh!

Letting out a long sigh, I walked towards her and patted Dianne's head then hugged her like a big brother comforting his little sister.

'Dianne, you are still young and have yet to experience a lot of things. It would be best for you to think about things in a very serious manner. I know that you are a smart girl so I know you can do anything you set your mind to. Being smart is both an advantage and disadvantage so you need to think carefully.

When it comes to how the Director acted, as a man, I kind of know the reason why he showed a strong reaction to you like that but it is no reason for him to treat you that way.

If you want, I can help you file a case with our sexual harassment team and they will be the ones to deal with the director.

But the director seemed to be very regretful about what happened and told you that he'll try to include you as an architect in the outfield, so I guess you can also choose to let it be bygones and I will help you get a sincere apology from him.', I said to her.

She did not reply right away and seems to think heavily about it while wiping the tears off on her face.

I added, 'If you will go with reporting this incident, it would be better for you to live with a female friend during the time of the investigation just to be safe.'

She still did not answer yet as this is a very terrifying thing, especially for a little girl like her.

While waiting for her reply, I am really bugged by what she told me, about doing some sexual things to me as long as I will it.

I am a man. And I would be lying if I say that Dianne is not someone I see myself having sex with.

But the fundamental thing of actually doing sex with other people, maybe not for all, personally, is love or affection might be needed to be present to make that giant leap of a decision.

And I don't think that men always go loving or caring for others as they have for their wives or partners.

While ruminating about the things I am very concerned with, I felt that Dianne is staring at me intensely.

I looked at her and what she said next made me gulp a mouthful of saliva.

'Sir, I decided to not take things against the director but I hope that I can stay at your place in this building for a few days, I am still very frightened about what might the director do.

Would it be okay if I stay with you, Sir? You are the only one I trust here Sir. And I don't mind if something happened between us.'