Fall in love by the lake - My broken CEO

I was getting out of the shitty Honda my dad got me as the cool autoumn breeze hit my face. God, I hate New York... In my mind I was back in sunny California with two babes by my side enjoying a refresing drink when a rude taxi driver's honk got me out of my daydream

"dude you comin' or goin' or what?! " he yelled. I turned my face towards the sound then proceeded to walk in front of his cab.

I tried to get myself together , prepearing myself of what is waiting for me in the next two months. Two months. That's how much time I gave my dad to reach his stupid goal before I go back to LA minding my own business. Not that it concerned me if he succeeded or not, I was determent to leave here as soon as possible. I decided not to live my life according to him, but this, I had to do for him. He raised me and paid my bills , altough he was a pain in the ass about it, but still I never had to work a day in my life , but was 'livin da vida loca' thanks to him. God, I can't wait to get out of here and I haven't even started work.

I looked up at the skyscraper in front of me, and with a heavy sigh I entered the building. I watched as crazy ass workaholic New yorkers were running towards the elevators with a cup of coffee in their hands as they were already typing on their phones. They didn't even look up. I could never live like this - thought to myself - always in a hurry, like there was no tomorrow and somebody's gonna steal my job at any moment.

I entered the elevator and pressed the button to the top floor where the interview was held. As I stepped out of the elevator - not gonna lie - my face dropped. The huge hall was packed with nervous individuals , waiting eagerly for the secretary to announce their names so that they could meet the boss and convince her about their skills an expetise. I was confident until a few minutes ago as my father told me that his friend got me this interview. I thought I was the only one applying. I mean, I know it's New York , but fuck...at least 50 candidates were there for the PA position.

Anyway I sat down waiting with the others quite impatiently. I could't help but notice I was one of the only 3 male candidates. I heard that everyone was shitting their pants of the boss but it really suprised me that only 3 guys had the guts to show up in this huge city. It was one of the 5 top companies in the city afterall, and the position we were applying for was the PA of the president. I mean... If you were a carrier driven individual what more could you want in your resume....

The interviews were quite fast, once they called out your name you entered the office and were out of it in no time. There were no forms to fill , no pre-interview shit, none of that like that at other companies. Seems like a mere look at your stupid face and a few minutes were enough for the "Ice Queen" -as they called her - to know that you're not good enough for her. I hated her already. I mean, why the facade...gather us all here just to throw everyone out within an hour. Entitlement as it's finest.

As there were less and less candidates left in the hall I became familiar with some faces and started a little small talk with some of them. I was taken aback when they shared their work experience with me. These girls were fresh out of college and already had 2 years of work experience when me, on the other hand in my 28th year of age and couldn't show up any experience other than the required internship I took in university for my degree.

I checked my watch , it was 8:45 am and only three of us were left in the hall . The blonde secretary came and called one of the girls in, while giving me a reassuring smile with a wink. What the fuck..I saw from the corner of my eye that she was eye fucking me from the moment I stepped outside the elevator but what can one say...I have that effect on ladies. Anyway, back to Earth Robert, I told myself , it's not the place and time, that's not why you're here. Not that the blonde was any special so I quickly prepeared myself as it was my turn to go soon.

A brunette that entered 3 minutes ago,already walked past me with a defeated look, signaling me a 'no' with her head meaning she didn't get the job. I should be happy but I felt for her, as she told me how much she needed to job. Next was the redhead's turn but she was out in two.

The blondie walked towards me with seductive steps, announcing my name like it wasn't obvious that it was my turn.

"Robert Miller... You can go in" .

I used my mother's maiden name when I applied, thinking my real name would give me away in no time in this city. I nodded and walked in the room with confident steps.

It's time to face her. The Ice Queen...

I walked inside and quickly looked around..

There she was, sitting majesticly in her chair,legs crossed behind her huge white desk. The white marble floor was creeking under my steps. The Ice Queen didn't even looked up from her laptop, as I stopped in front of her desk. Her phone rang on the desk, she glanced at it and answered as she signaled me to sit down.

"What now?" asked in a cold and demanding tone. How polite - I cuckled inwardly.

"If you can't do your job just came back here and pick up your two weeks' notice at the HR department. If, however you want to keep working for me you do as I say and stop your little actions and side hustles" - she ordered impatiently and ended the call.

I swear if she talked to me like that I would choke her right on the spot. I hated her already and felt sorry for myself if I have to see her smug face everyday for two months. She took a deep breath and turn towards the guy who was standing next to her the whole time.

"Go there. I don't trust that bastard. See and supervise the deal yourself and I swear to God, if he tries to step over me again, I'll kill him."

With a mean look the guy in his forties nodded and left the room immediately.

Now, it was just the two of us in the enourmous office. She finally lift her gaze to meet mine and said in a monotorius tone

" I apologize for the inconveniance Mr...."

"Miller. Rober Miller, Madame" - I said introducing myself.

"So , Mr. Miller, after reviewing your resume it caught my attention you didn't fill in the part regarding your work experience"- she said , her gaze never leaving mine. I kept silent as her question got me off guard. She looked at me with a questioning look.

"Did I stutter Mr Miller?"

"No, Madame, of course not" - I said finally, cursing her name in my head.

"It's just that I don't have any relevant work experience, that's why" ,

" But you do have SOME experience right ?! I mean, a man in his late twenties had to work somewhere , right?" - said giving me that look again , like she sees right through my soul.

All my confidence shattered when she said those words. I hated her. I despised her. Sitting in front of me in her huge office, like she owned New York. "No, babe, you were born into this, just like me, with the silver spoon in your mouth, don't act like you got that chair by working for it. Your daddy gave it to you. Fine, you inherited but whatever"- I wanted to say but of course I could't. Not yet. I had to calm myself before answering.

"Well, I completed the intership program at my university but after graduating I couldn't find a job in my field , so I worked part time jobs to support myself" - I lied.

She looked me dead in the eye

"what jobs?" ,

" mostly in warehouses and bartendering , Madame" - I lied again.

"You should enclose them in your CV next time"

"I didn't think it mattered"- I mumbled.

"What's that, Mr Miller? Please speak up! I hate when people mumble. Either say it or don't say it , but never mumble ." she retorted. God, this entitled bitch....

"I'm sorry , I just said I didn't think these kind of jobs mattered in your company as I never worked in your area before" ,

"Any kind of job matters Mr Miller. It says a lot about ones character what have they worked before, don't you think?"

What can she mean, I had no idea and honestly I didn't care. I just wanted to get this over with. I felt extreamly uncomfortable under her constant gaze and her questions.

She finally looked away and I had a moment to breath. She shoved her brown hair away from her face and turned back to me.

"So the position is PA. I need an employee by my side 24/7 on weekdays and sometimes on weekends too. I need to be able to reach you at any time and you will be attending meetings with me as well. Of course you have to be present at my office as well. Your job would be quite demanding as arranging and managing my meetings and schedule would also be your responsability. Given your studies I don't think that these task should be problematic for you. Do you have any family, children, a wife Sir?"

"No, no I don't "

" Girlfriend,fiance?"

"No".

"Then occasional weekend shifts shouldn't bother you,right?" - she stated more than asked. No, of course not, my life revolves around you, princess - I frowned inwardly.

"Of course not" I said out loud.

"I need you to head down to the HR department one floor below. They will sort your contract out. Your salary will be 5000$ a month with a 3 months probation period. For a year, every three months your payment will be raised depending on your performance. But HR will enlighten you with the rest. You can start tomorrow. Lydia will fill you in with the details. Thank you. You can leave" she literally said this with one breath.

My brain needed a few moments to understand what she meant. I just sat there looking dumb while she was already occupied on her laptop. She glanced at me with her brows arched and asked

"Mr Miller do you need something? Or you didn't understand a word I said?"

"I .... I ...you mean I got the job?"

" Why else would the HR handle your contract?!? Mr Miller get yourself together and adjust to the pace of the work enviroment around you. I already emailed your info to Human Resources, please proceed to go to them then come back to Lydia."

"Madame?!"

" The blondie outside my door Robert, don't make me regret my decision to hire you!!" - retorting me on a first name basis already but I was so stunned that I got the job that I didn't mind.

I thanked her and took my leave right to the HR. To my surprise they were waiting for me. This company really runs smoothly it seemed. After HR, I went back to see the blondie to ask about my tomorrow.

As she saw me walking towards her she stood up acting like she had to arrange some documents then stopped and arched her ass out while leaning on her hands on her desk. She wanted to appear tempting but she looked rather cheap I thought. I asked her about my job and when excately I have to arrive to the office tomorrow. She answered with a flirty voice and placed a little note in my hand.

"This is my number. You can call me anytime. I am looking forward working with you Robert."

"Thank you"- I blurted out then strode towards the elevator right away.

When I stepped inside I glanced at the little piece of paper in my hand and read : "555-673 Lydia xoxo". I scoffed and threw the paper to the first bin as I excited the building.

Tomorrow will be a start of something that I didn't know will change my life forever.

My alarm got me awake at 6:30 am with its annoyingly high pitched ring. I looked at my watch on the bedside table. God, I never get up so early. In fact, when me and my buddies have a good night with some senoritas, I fall asleep around this hour. Now, for two fucking months, this will be my life. Thanks Dad!

I got up , jumped into the shower and had some breakfast with my towel wrapped around my waist. I won't lie, I felt like shit. In this shitty apartman that I rented cause I gotta lay low for a while thanks to my fathers wonderful idea of involving me in his bullshit. "You have to do it for our family and for your own good. I won't live forever..." Bla bla bla. His words ringing in my ear as I chew on my toast.

I drank my coffee lost in my thoughts when it hit me. Shit! I'll be late!!! This feeling was still new to me...I have to be somewhere, responsabilities and shit. Not that I cared if I was fired the first day but I had no interest in listening to my dad's yelling about how ungrateful and useless I am. No, I came here with the sole purpose of working at Anderson's Architecture's for two months. Get what I needed, bring it to my dad and tell him to shove it up in his ass then go back to LA and never turn back.

I got dressed quickly then grabbed my car keys and took off. I arrived at the office the same time as Lydia. I ran into her in front of the building . I saw her waving at me but I pretended I didn't see. She rushed to my side anyway and started running her mouth like I gave a single fuck about her words.

"Hey handsome, I was waving at you didn't see?! Anyway I forgive you this time since you're new! Are you excited? Hmm.. I bet you're scared to work for the Ice Queen" she laughed too much and too loud about this trying to get my attention. I didn't respond just continued walking. This bitch just doesn't get the hints. She continued

" Did you know they call her that? Cause she's so cold and demanding all the time. No wonder no man wants her. What can a frigid bitch like her do in bed"

I smiled at this inwardly but didn't want to engage in this meaningless gossiping with her. She was annoying anyway. Guess I'll be stuck with her for a while as we will be working together uhhh fuck me...

"What time does she arrive to the office? What's the deal here? Does she have meetings in the mornings? What do I have to know?" I asked trying to sound formal and get the conversation in a buisness manner as we reached the top floor.

" Huh eager to work I see...." a playful and flirty smile escaped her lips " well , office hours at Anderson's starts at 9 but she always arrives around 8 . She's a frickin robot, better get used to it. She is the last one to leave the office as well. Like she doesn't have a life outside of this... Oh she's crazy about her coffee you better learn how to make one cause she's a bitch about it. Yeah she is demanding and basically an asshole. She hosts two meetings with the shareholders every week , one on Tuesday and a follow up meeting on Friday morning, the board meeting is on Thursdays. Every other work here is kinda adhoc she calls and demands and you do as she says. That summs it up" .

As she finished we heard an elevator arrive with a 'ding' and both turned towards it. It was only 7:56 am but there she was. The Ice Queen, Elizabeth Anderson. Wearing a grey pantsuit with high heels. Her straight brown hair flowing down on her shoulders and her back as she stepped out of the elevator and started to walk towards her office with confident steps. Her lips were pressed in a straight line like she was already pissed about something. Everyone stayed silent but as she was walking past them they welcomed her with a polite and kind 'Good Morning'. She answered curtly without sparing a glance at them. Like I could know, she was wearing shades. She approached us and removed her shades

"Robert you're here, good, follow us to my office, Lydia please bring us coffee" and with that she proceeded to walk. Just then I realized she wasn't alone, the bald guy from yesterday in suits followed her but I didn't even see him at first thanks to her icy aura. Without a word I followed them. She sat down at her desk and got out her laptop while the bald guy was talking to her.

"You've got quite a busy day today Madame. At 9 you'll have the shareholder's meeting, at 11 a video conference with the London branch. 12:30 is when Mr Holt will arrive and at 13:00 you need to sit down with the Finance department, that got delayed yesterday because of the interviews" he looked at me with a nod then continued " around 2 pm the Marketing team would like to have a short meeting and Dr Adams is also keep calling you about your appointm......"

"No I'm not sitting down with the marketing guys it's never a short meeting and they just want their budget to be expanded...I have more important things to do today"

Just then Lydia arrived with her seductive steps with 3 coffees and put them down on the table making sure her ass was facing me. I looked away but she said

"enjoy your coffee" as she was saying ' enjoy me instead' .

Elizabeth cut in with a stern "Thank you, Lydia" so she walked out. The bald guy cleared his throat in embarrasement

" Madame, about Dr Adams....."

" Leo, I'm busy , you said it yourself, now drink your coffee" we stayed silent. She started to type on her laptop while moving the cup towards her mouth. As she tasted it a frown became visible on her

" God , this girl is useless". She murmured

I tasted my own, it was indeed terrible. Cold an sour at the same time, impressive Lydia, I cuckled inwardly. Elizabeth typed for a few minutes then looked at me

"Follow me"

and I did. We went out of her office and she opened a door next to hers. We stepped in. It was a smaller room with limited decorations , a desk, a chair, printer and all the essentials that one can need in an office - I assumed - with a laptop already waiting for it's user. I looked around lost in thought when she said

" This will be your office. Did Lydia fill you in?"

Well, you can say, she told me how a demanding of a bitch you are - I thought but remained silent. She rolled her eyes and said

" Of course not. Leo, please" and with a nod she went back to her office.