Ivy POV
Crap, am I late? I checked my watch and felt relieved when I saw I still had an hour to spare. Where am I? I'm at the Montreal Group, I'm finally going to my dream company as the boss's secretary. Well, that is if I get accepted.
I ran to catch the elevator and thank God the person inside waited. I was supposed to give him a smile to thank him but I was starstruck when I saw how gorgeously handsome he was.
I quickly averted my gaze when he suddenly looked my way. Did he notice I was staring at him? I hope not, because I'm probably all red right now.
I calmed myself but I was eventually clouded with fear when the elevator suddenly stopped and the lights went out. I grabbed the person next to me as I squeezed my eyes shut.
But that was not helping my case, the fear was consuming me and making it hard for me to breathe.
"Are you okay?" A rough, low rumbling voice emerged and I felt safe for a moment.
"I- I'm Nyctophobic," I said as I caught my breath. He instructed me to calm down and focus on my breathing patterns. But the fear worsened when the intercom informed us that the elevator broke and it would take them some time to fix it.
I can't handle that, N-No. My heart raced at the thought, making it harder for me to breathe. My chest is tightening in pain.
The person next to me suddenly cupped my face. He was saying something and he looked so worried, but my eyelids were on the verge of giving up. The next thing I know I was already lying down and what is this sweet soft thing on my lips?
My eyes shot open when I got the picture. His lips were on mine and it gave me a different kind of effect. It was still dark but unexpectedly I was not scared anymore. Why? Was it because of him? Or the kiss?
My cheeks flushed when he withdrew from the kiss. He looked at me in relief, then he suddenly hugged me tight. I could feel how fast his heartbeat was, it was synchronizing with mine.
"Damn, I thought I lost you. Are you okay now?" He asked. I only nodded my head, hoping he would see that.
We sat side by side and talked about all sorts of things just so I wouldn't focus on my fear, he was fun to talk with even though he looked like a person who would be in a gang.
" So why are you here? I don't think you're an employee," he asked. And then my excitement earlier rose off.
"I'm here to apply for the secretarial position," I answered.
"Why? I heard the boss was so uptight. Are you not worried about working your ass off? Plus, I heard he's like the devil with a bad temper," he continuously prompted.
I shook my head and smiled genuinely. "It has been my dream to work here and I would not waste the opportunity just because of baseless rumors, I hope I haven't upset you," I said in most sincerity.
He let out a soft chuckle and patted my head for no reason. I was just about to ask why when the elevator got fixed. He went out to the next floor, but before that he told me something weird.
" I like how you reason out things. I'll make sure you get the job." That was the last thing he said before the elevator took off. I set that aside and fixed myself when I got off my designated floor.
Other interviewees were already lined up there when an employee from the HR announced that the position of secretarial was no longer available. That took a slump on my heart, I guess today's really not my day.
"Now, if everyone could please move out now, except for you!" my eyes widened when she pointed to me. I looked behind me but there was no one there. I pointed at myself to make sure.
"Yes, you. The CEO is looking for you," she said as she dragged me out of the crowd.
"W-Why? I don't recall doing something wrong on my way here," I said diplomatically.
"Girl, do you really not get the picture? You're one lucky lad," she said while shaking her head.
"How? —" she cut off my sentence and spoke. "You got the position, you're hired, you're already the Billionaire's secretary! Do you still not understand?" she exclaimed.
Shock was written on my face. I mean how? I haven't even met the CEO yet, so why me? I mean I will gladly accept the job, but isn't it all sudden? I haven't even been interviewed yet!
We stopped by at a big door, and behind that was the owner of this empire. My heart was thumping fast, but it all vanished when the door opened. I saw the person I was with in the elevator.
He's sitting in the CEO's chair. Oh my god! I was with the owner this whole time! When the door closed, I stood still in front of him, still quite surprised.
"I'm Thanatos Renji Montreal, the owner of Montreal Group, pleased to meet my new secretary," he said with a gruff.
I gulped and accepted his hand. "I- I'm Ivy Chezare De Guzman sir, a-about the—" he raised his hand and motioned me to stop.
"I'm hoping we'll get along well; your desk will be over there." That was the last thing he said before going back to his desk to continue work. I went in and checked my area.
My joy was halted when I received an email from my boss. I thought it was something urgent so I opened it abruptly. But to my surprise —
Would you fancy having lunch with me? I'd be delighted if you could say Yes,
Is he being serious right now?
