Forgetting he was expecting Liza, Mike gave an angry bellow.
“What?”
Opening the door tentatively, Liza quietly walked in.
“I’m sorry sir, I can come back if you’re busy,” she said.
Trying to compose himself, he went back to his desk and motioned her to sit.
“No, I’m not busy and I’m sorry for bellowing in that manner, just that I had a lot on my mind.” He said as he tried to give a smile.
Liza gave a nod as she sat to face him while wondering and praying he shouldn’t mention the promotion.
With everything going on with her presently, she hadn’t given the promotion a thought, so she’s yet to decide on what to do. Taking it would be the best move for her career but a promotion as the PA to the boss meant more work and less time for herself, and that might not be good for her relationship with Tom, who might look elsewhere if she’s too busy to have his time.
She was hoping by age twenty five, she would be married and pregnant with her first child and that may not happen if she’s too busy traveling and working as a PA to the boss.
No, she didn’t want him to discuss the promotion now. She needed time to think about it.
She thought as she stared at him through her glasses, secured in the fact that he wouldn’t see her expressions and what she was thinking.
Wondering what was going through her head, Mike tried his best to see her expression but the damn glasses weren’t making it easy.
Adjusting on his chair, he cleared his throat and gave a little smile of assurance...
“So Liza, have you had a thought on my offer?” He asked, and was surprised to hear a groan from her which she quickly covered with a cough. He hid a smile and pretended not to notice anything.
Shocked at the involuntary groan that came from her, Liza tried to cover it with a cough while praying the floor would open and swallow her. She didn’t have to look too deep into Mike’s eyes to see the amusement he was trying to hide.
Obviously, it’s going to be another emotional day. Dammit!
“I didn’t catch that, can you please rephrase your response?” he asked
Oh, you heard me, you evil man. But it gives you great pleasure to watch me squirm. She thought wrathfully. But what she said was. . .
“Oh yes, yes! I thought about it Mike and I would like to ask for more time to think about this. If I’m going to be the PA to the boss, then I need to be sure I will give my hundred percent loyalty and attention to the job.”
“I should hope so, Liza. I demand hundred percent loyalty and concentration from my employees and this will not be an exception,” He looked sternly at her before resting his hands on the table to look into her eyes.
“I need a PA, a professional one at that and you fit into the bill. I honestly don’t have the time and energy to start looking for another candidate for the position. You’re suitable for the job; else, we wouldn’t be having this talk. Another suitable candidate is Stella and we both know the office will not be the same without her, especially when I’m not here…
“I need her to be here when I’m traveling the continents with my PA for business...So are you going to accept my offer or not?”
“Em…em… well…I… I…” Not knowing what to say she coughed again as Mike forestalled her from saying anything again.
“Before you reject my offer, think of the independence that comes with this, the raise in salary, the exposure, the security and most especially, the freedom to have a breathing space from everything stressful at the moment.” He added carelessly before he could stop himself and seeing the confused frown on Liza’s face, he quickly smiled and continued...,
“I mean, look at this office, I believe coming in everyday to do the same thing over and over again must be tiring. Any sane person will be glad to take an opportunity that comes with traveling all over the world in luxury and comfort. Yes, it also means working late most times as there will be late night dinners with clients and colleagues, but think of the free food and wine, Liza”. He winked and she didn’t know when she gave an involuntary laugh.
“Who would have thought?” she said before she could think of the implications.
But Seeing Mike’s curious expression, she covered her mouth with her hand in a childish gesture.
“Who would have thought what?” He asked her and when she gave a shake of her head;
“Oh common, you can talk to me.” He told her.
With a little shrug of one shoulder.
“Well, I was just thinking out loud. I mean, who would have thought you had such a great sense of humour?”
She clarified, while looking at her fingers, which was why she missed the brief flash of anger that came to his face.
By the time she looked up, Mike was once again composed with his usual little smile and seriousness.
“Well, I believe it’s safe to say you don’t know me. You only know Mike the human boss, not Mike the human man, which isn’t enough to base judgment. As a matter of fact, it’s bad to place judgment on people when you don’t know their real person and emotions.”
He told her emotionally but seeing the shock on Liza’s face, he controlled himself.
She was probably wondering where the outburst was coming from.
For a minute, Mike thought of telling her about the previous night, and the uncomplimentary conversation he overheard but he reconsidered, he didn’t think she deserved another humiliation from the one she already suffered, poor Liza.
Seeing his silence and wondering if he was as angry as he sounded over her little speech on humour, she tried to make peace by apologising but he waved it off in his usual brusque manner.
“Don’t apologise for what you meant, you should only apologise when you don’t mean it and we both know you’re offering an apology because you don’t want to annoy the crazy boss. Well, you can forget it.”
He stated calmly while Liza stared at him wondering why she had never seen this side of him before.
For a crazy reason, their talk was giving her a warm glow inside, something relating to excitement. But it can’t be, can it?
She wondered as she kept staring at Mike who in return kept looking at her with that intense mocking twist of his lips.
Oh dammit! Dammit to hell! The world’s going crazy and she couldn’t understand anything anymore.
Entering her flat that evening after a hectic day of trying to avoid Mike, Liza gave a smile of relief when she saw that Tom wasn’t anywhere around the flat. She honestly couldn’t stand his trouble again, not with the way she was feeling. In fact, she prayed he should not come back…But as soon as she said it, guilt replaced the thought and she grimaced. Of course she wanted him to come back. He was the only one she had, the person who truly loved her. Having lost her parents at an early age, to be raised by an indifferent aunt who only cared about her painting and pets, she had grown with the determination to not only find a good career that would give room for other things, but to also find love and marriage. So yes, she wanted Tom to come back but in a better mood than the previous night. Maybe they could talk; maybe the ta
Returning the kiss hotly, she wasn’t prepared for the next sound she heard. Oh dammit! There goes the buttons of her favourite blue top. Tom was playing Mr. Rough again. And that’s another thing she forgot to mention. While Tom was a good kisser, he’s rough and wasn’t really great in the bedroom department. Just a fast, boring sex and that’s all, he doesn’t know how to romance and bring a lady to satisfaction. Just rough tumble on the bed and he is satisfied. Well, that’s not true, at least not today. It seems they will be doing it on the kitchen counter today so that’s obviously a change, She thought with an inner roll of the eyes while trying to lift her rosy breast for Tom to suckle. “Oh yes baby, kiss me, suckle me, I’m all yours.” She told him.&nb
"What did you say?” Mike pretended not to have heard the young lady sitting across from his desk. “I said, I’m sorry, but I will not be taking the promotion offer. I cannot.” She told him. “Tell me why.” He demanded. “I don’t think I’m obligated to give a reason, sir,” She snapped and Mike grimaced. “Well, oblige me my dear Liza.” He said with a sugar coated angry smile. “This is outrageous, sir. I believe it’s my right to accept or reject an offer from the company and as far as this offer is concerned, I’m rejecting it. There are many others in this office that will jump at such an opportunity.” She told him. “But not you right?” He asked again just to be sure he heard her well. Biting her li
Running to the Ladies washroom, Liza tried to calm her beating heart. She honestly couldn’t believe she just kissed her boss. Mike! Mike of all people. Who would have thought? Who would have thought the man was a walking dynamite waiting to explode? Touching her sensitive lips, she stared into space as she thought of their kiss again and again. But seeing that even the memory was enough to make her weak below the knees, she quickly snapped out of it. Wetting her face with water to calm her nerves, she wiped her face with a toilet napkin before slowly making her way to her desk. But Liza soon found out that getting rid of the memory wasn’t as easy as she thought and she gave a small groan when she found herself making a mistake for the fifth time in five
It was after five in the evening and Liza should have been out of the office twenty minutes ago but for the printing she had to finish and drop on Stella's desk for tomorrow’s meeting. But thanks to God, she’s finally done and can be out of the office in a minute. But just as she was grabbing her purse to make a dash for the door, the door to the boss’s office opened and in strolled Mike with his usual leisure walk. “Done for the day?” He asked. “Hmm, yes sir.” She answered. “Oh good. I was just leaving also. Mind if I walk you to your car?” He asked. “My car?” She repeated foolishly. “Yes, since my car is parked beside it.” “Oh, please, go ahead. I will be fine to walk to the car park alone”. She said with a fake smile. “I know you would be
Wondering what just happened, Liza kept staring at the door in which Mike just went through.Obviously, he was in a bad mood, she thought.Going back to her desk, she remembered the intense look on his face while he was staring her down and how she had almost allowed him to kiss her, again.But now, not in his office, but the office lobby where anybody could see them. Good grief!What’s Mike thinking of?She honestly doesn’t understand the man again.Maybe it’s best she resigns from the office.For her peace of mind!But, with her plans of getting married, where is she going to get another job soon?She knew she was good and while Mike and Stella would not refuse her a recommendation letter, she couldn’t guarante
Shocked, Liza raised her hand to her lips in fear, expecting retaliation.But, after staring at her in astonishment, Mike only gave a laugh while rubbing his left cheek that’s imprinted with red marks already.“Hmm, beneath that cool exterior, lurks a fire brand. Interesting! Mind you, you’re the first woman to raise her hand at me. And Next time, I might not be so tolerant. I only forgave you now because I might have provoked it. In future, if you want to show me your temper, make it in the bedroom. Okay?” He told her.“Beast.” She cried angrily as she made an attempt to put her clothes in order.“A beast that just gave you the best orgasm of your life with just his mouth and finger. Remember that when you’re with your so-called Fiancé.” He reminded her softly.“I hat
Deciding it’s best not to scare her again, Mike coughed and gave her a small smile of assurance.“Hmmm, can I get a cup of coffee? I didn’t get my usual dose of coffee before leaving the office.” He explained softly.Shocked by this request, Liza nodded slowly. “Of...of course. Give me some minutes.” She told him while walking to the kitchen.Releasing his breath in a whoosh, Mike gave himself thumbs up on how that went well. Now, all he has to do is let her know she is being childish and to resume back to work tomorrow. Voila, she will see sense and all will be well with his world. That should be easy to do. Right?Coming back to the room with the coffee on a saucer, she gave him the cup of coffee, prepared, exactly the way he loved it. Smiling, Mike took a sip appreciatively before dropping the cup.Then before