Chapter 9 - Tie His Tie

The next day, Kashmir was awakened when her phone rang, she set the alarm at 6 a.m. She opened her eyes and sat up at the edge of her bed. She yawned and stretched out and then went to the bathroom to make herself ready for work. 

40 minutes later, she left her chamber and went to Amaro's chamber. She knocked and heard Amaro's voice.

"Come in" Amaro called in his baritone voice. 

She opened the door and walked into the room. Amaro is standing near the floor to ceiling window.

"Good morning, Your High...." she did not finish her greeting when Amaro suddenly pulled her close to him, one hand holding her lower back while his other hand holding her chin.

"Uhhm... Good morning Amaro" she said and Amaro released her. She quickly stepped backward to put a distance between them. Her heart was pounding and her face was red as a ripe tomato.

"Good morning, Kashmir" he said in a soothing voice.

"How may I help you Amaro?" she said regaining her composure.

"Help me with this" showing the necktie he's holding.

Her eyes nearly popped out of her head and spoke. "I don't know how to do that. I never wore a necktie nor did I tie a tie on others."

"You need to learn to do it because this is one of your duties as my PA." he said, giving her the tie.

'Am I his valet, that I must do it' she thought.

"Alright then, give me 10 minutes, I have to watch a tutorial on how to tie a tie." She did not complain further.

"You don't have to, I will teach you how to do it." Amaro, intently looking at Kashmir’s flushed face. 

He put the tie on his neck and showed her how to do it.

"Now, you do it" he ordered

She moved near him and started to tie the tie but she couldn't do it correctly and she tried again but failed. Amaro's Adam's apple bobbing while looking at her beautiful face. He held her hand and helped her to do it correctly.

"Try to do it again," he said, he is savouring the moment.

Kashmir’s sweet scent wafted to Amaro’s nostrils. 

"There, it is done" she sighed, wiping the beads of sweat on her head. 

"Please check if it is fine," she added.

"Not bad for a first timer." He said with a smile. 

'She is so cute with her flushed face,' he thought.

"Let's have breakfast" he put his hand on the small of her back and guided her.

They had breakfast at a gazebo that is in the middle of the garden. The garden is exquisite. She was mesmerized to see the beautiful flowers in the garden and trees. She breathed in the fresh air and closed her eyes. 

Amaro observed that she liked the garden, he smiled seeing the way she reacts seeing the garden. He is glad to make her happy.

"Do you like the garden?" he said while pulling the chair for her.

"Liked it much" Kashmir she smiled and sat.

"Amaro, can you please give me my job description as your personal assistant?" she requested. 

She doesn't want another surprise from him, she was startled when he ordered her to tie his tie. She didn't complain because it was her first day and he has been treating her well, moreover, what he asked is not too much.

"Yes, I am going to give you a copy but it's in my office." he said.

"Will I be having a day off?" she asked him.

"Sunday will be your day off." he informed her

"Since Sunday will be my day off, can I stay with Joyce beginning Saturday night to Sunday and I will be back here Monday morning. I want to spend time with her." she asked permission.

"Why do you ask for my permission? It's your day off." his curious why she's asking permission from him.

"I am living in your palace and as respect to you, I must seek permission from you." she said.

"Well, you can stay with her. But you have to be back Sunday night so you won't be late for work." he said.

"Thank you Amaro" she is overjoyed.

"Alright then, we have to go." he said standing up and started to walk.

Kashmir stood up and followed him. But he motioned one of the guards to come to him.

"Lead Ms. Kashmir to the limousine, she might get lost on her way there." he instructed the guard.

"Go with him, I forgot something. See you in a while." he said to her.

She followed the guard leading the way. 'Truly, I will get lost in this massive palace' she muttered while walking. 

After a while, they arrived where the limo was parked. The chauffeur opened the door for her.

"Good morning Ms. Kashmir '' the chauffeur greeted.

"Good morning. May I know your name sir." she said, smiling at him.

"I am Omar," he said, smiling.

"Thank you for opening the door for me Omar. His Highness forgot something, he will be here anytime soon." she said to the chauffeur.

She sat at the limousine wondering what the prince forgot and why he didn't ask her or someone to pick it for him whatever he forgot. While deeply absorbed in thought, the prince climbed into the car.

"Is there something that's bothering you?" he asked when he noticed that she was thinking deeply.

"You're here." she said

"Yes and you did not notice it. Something is bothering you?" he said

"Oh, it's nothing"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes"

"Oh really? Why did you zone out?” He raised an eyebrow. 

"It's nothing, it's just I was puzzled why didn't you ask me to get what you forgot since I am your PA. I am just confused, you asked me to tie your necktie but you haven't asked me to get the thing you forgot."

"Oh, that's what you're worrying about." he smiled.

"I am not worrying, I am just curious." she said.

"I didn't ask you because it's me that should be doing it." he smirked. He went to put three red roses on Kashmir's bed.

"Ok" she said and looked at the window.

They were silent after that, she looked outside while Amaro took out his iPhone and read emails.

“Your Highness, we are at the company building now.” Omar informed. 

Amaro alighted from the car and extended his hand to help Kashmir get off the car. 

They entered a private elevator, she wanted to tell him not to do that gesture of helping her out of the car but controlled herself because of the two body guards. 

The elevator opened and the bodyguards came out first and stood at both sides of the elevator front. Amaro stepped out and Kashmir followed close behind.

They entered his office, as she had expected, his office screams luxury just like his chamber and hers.  She looked around and saw two desks.

"You might be wondering why there are two desks in my office. This one will be yours and the other one is mine." he explained. He perceived her puzzled reaction.

"Are you serious Amaro?" She calls him by his first name because she doesn't want him to do the thing he did a while ago.

"I want you near, because anytime I will be needing your assistance." Amaro answered. 

Well, the truth is if she isn't his personal assistant he wouldn't share his office. But since she is special to him, he wants to be near her.

He went to his table and sat at his swivel chair. He opened his MacBook and started working. 

Kashmir, sat on her swivel chair and opened the file that is on the top of her table. She read her job description. The items in her job description is somewhat the typical job description for a personal assistant but there are several things that have been added which are according to the personal preference of her employer.

She remembered her last employer, her contract was terminated because of personal issues; she prayed to God that this time there will be no hurdle. She couldn't afford to lose her job again, there are many people depending on her. 

She opened the MacBook that was on her desk and busied herself with her tasks.

Unbeknownst to Kashmir, Amaro took photos of her in his iPhone. Dozens of photos were captured including her face frowning, one eyebrow up, smirking face and other cute positions of hers. Amaro did enjoy it. 

Kashmir looked at the time on her iphone and it's nearly lunchtime. Kashmir got up from her seat and walked towards Amaro's desk.