CHAPTER FOUR _Mr Blackwood 2

ETHAN'S POV

My attention shifted towards the woman who had just stepped into the office.

She was dressed in an outfit that complemented her curves, her red hair falling effortlessly over her shoulders. There was something undeniably striking about her appearance, but what caught my attention wasn't just her beauty.

It was her hair colour

there is something so familiar about her , like I have seen her somewhere.

I leaned back in my chair, studying her for a moment.

"who are you"

I asked without lifting my eyes from her,

she seem confident,but they was something more to it.

"I'm your personal secretary Mr blackwood"

"my name is Elena Hayes"

she said audibly,rooted to the same spot she stood few minutes ago

"oh"

"I am sure Oliver told you everything you need to know" I said

"yes sir" she replied without wasting time

"come over here"

I gestured for her to come

Without hesitation, she made her way towards my desk, her heels clicking against the marble floor with every step.

I couldn't quite explain the strange feeling that settled in my chest. Perhaps it was her confidence, or the way she seemed entirely unfazed by my presence.

Whatever it was, I found it rather distracting.

She stopped beside my desk,

"take these files " I said to her handing her a file in my hand,

Her skin brushed past my finger tips,

(Ethan clears throat)

"I want you to organize them before the end of today, but before you begin bring me coffee"

I said turning back to my laptop to work.

I couldn't focus ,my eyes followed her movement as she stacked the files.

"I'll take my leave sir"

she said as she made her way out of the office ,with the files in her hand.

"do you know the way to your office?" I asked just as she was about to turn the door numb

"No sir"

she said as the turning slightly.

Then where the hell was she going I thought

" it's the office right next to mine " I told her ,then she thanked me and left

I sincerely don't like the fact that Oliver got me a female secretary,what was he thinking.

I massage my temples to decrease the growing ache as I went back to work.

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ELENA'S POV

I stood there motionless for a long time.

I couldn't form words as I stared at the Greek god who was staring back at me,his blue eyes Boring a hole inside of me . there was something familiar about him ,but I can't get a clearer picture,I haven't been to this part of the city since I moved here, so what could it be

or perhaps I saw him on TV I thought .

"who are you"

his deep voice came

I felt like peeing, no I was already wet,but not with a normal Kind of water.

"I'm your personal secretary Mr Blackwood," I took a brief pause

"my name is Elena Hayes " I said trying not to stutter,

I was nervous,but I tried not to show it .I didn't wasn't him to start thinking I'm weak

"oh, I am sure Oliver told you everything you need to know" he said starting down at me for a second

I don't know if he is a pervert or I'm the perverted one here,but I knew my mind was not stable at the moment .

"yes sir"

I said.im truly impressed with myself,that I haven't stuttered for once.

"come over here"he said gesturing with his fingers for me to come over.

I didn't want to think too much,but it felt like a role play .

I went over to him and he handed me a file ,

my skin brushed through his finger tips ,which made me dizzy but I stood still .

I do not want to embarrass myself in front of my employer at my first day of work ,I cannot afford to loose my job ,I thought

he asked me to organise the files before the end of today, which didn't seem like a joke ,this pile of file would take a normal employee two days without interruptions to finish,was he kidding me

I stacked the files together,so I'll be able to take them with me,and I wondered where my computer system would be ,how would I work if I don't have a computer,,I thought.

"Ill take my leave" I muttered as I headed for the door,I was so confused,I didn't know where my office was .

"do you know the way to ur office" he blurted out as if he was reading my thoughts.

"no sir" I said to him

He directed me to my office and I left

I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding when I came out of his office, I saw a few People going about their business,this floor of the company was less crowded .

I made my way to my office,

I wowed at the interior ,it wasn't as spacious as the CEO's office, it was a small, neatly furnished space with a floor-to-ceiling glass window overlooking the city. The cream-coloured walls gave it a warm, welcoming feel, while a compact wooden desk sat against one side of the room, holding a desktop computer, a desk phone and a few neatly arranged files.

A comfortable swivel chair rested behind the desk, with two simple visitor chairs positioned in front of it. A narrow bookshelf stood against the opposite wall, displaying a collection of company files and a few decorative pieces. In one corner sat a small coffee table with a potted plant beside it.

It wasn't particularly luxurious or spacious, but it was modern, tidy and comfortable enough to call my own.

I walked towards the wooden desk and kept the stack of file.

I needed to get the coffee my boss's wanted

I went out of my office ,on my way to the elevator, I met a blonde man ,he seemed to be in a hurry ,but I approached him anyway

"hello ,please where can I see a coffee machine"

I asked him

and he replied me with a smile,directing me to the coffee machine

I made a cup of coffee for Mr Blackwood I didn't know if he would like my coffee but I went to him anyways

"knock... knock...."

I waited for him to respond

"come in". he said

I went in placing the cup of coffee on the table ,and turned back immediately heading for the door.

I didn't want to piss him off ,this early.

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ELENA'S POV

My day passed in a blurr,I finished the file Ethan. asked me to work on ,and submitted it to him before he asked. for it,it was a bit surprising for me too and I didn't fail to catch the look of surprise on his face when I have him the files.

I stretched my self ,as I picked up my bag and proceeded to leave for the bus station,

it was a bit late,it was six o'clock in the evening and Mr Blackwood left an hour ago .and I do not want to spend extra money for a cab .

on my way home I stopped by a store to get chocolates for Eva ,that was the only way she could get me off her hook,for staying late.

I got home to my apartment to an empty living room which weird

"Eva "

I called out, expecting to hear her little scream

"mom"

I called out again making my way upstairs,

to my mother's room ,maybe there are asleep ,

but it was empty.

I made. my way down stairs to put a call Across to my mother.

I got up my phone from my back ,and to my surprise.

'THIRTEEN MISSED CALLS FOR MUM'

"oh my God"

I muttered closing my mouth with my palm.

I called Celine,and she picked. up on the third ring

"mum where are you"

I didn't even let her breath before asking

"I'm at the hospital Elena" she said in a teary tone

"it's Eva she fainted"

and in that instance,"I died standing"

"Elena "

"Hello"

Celine said unto the. speaker

"what hospital are you at" I asked eagerly