The President's Secret

Chapter 6

|Sofia|

Vampires...

Folklore said that they're the people who drunk blood as a living, possess immortality and youth. Can be dead by piercing a stake straight into his heart, ripping his heart, or left alone under the sun to be burned alive. But those are only urban legends. A rumor that had been passed down from generation to generation.

It's been two months since I've found out the President's secret. And in the span of those two months, I haven't, yet, found out what are his weaknesses. All I know is that they didn't like to stay long under the sunlight. Well, that's a piece of common knowledge among us, especially about their 'important meals'. But anything than that, nothing else.

I let out a deep sigh. I still can't believe that he used my parents and my friend against me! In the end, I don't have a choice but to adhere to his bidding.

I continued what I am doing right now. I'm currently checking some data regarding the financial status of the company. After I was done, I took my planner beside me and looked at the President's schedule in case I have missed something.

I was busy reviewing his schedules when I heard the lift's ding and my eyes immediately flew to the elevator. I swallowed hard as I saw the President walk out of the lift and head towards his office without even glancing at my direction. Why would he even look at you Sofia?

I sighed as I took my planner with me and entered his office. A protocol whenever he arrives.

He quickly sat on his office chair when I opened the door and step inside his office. I quickly walked towards the front of his table. I looked at him for a few seconds before I decided to tell his schedules for this day. But before I could say anything, I saw him opening his drawers and pulled out some three familiar books from there. I blink when I saw the three familiar covers. I looked at him with wide eyes because of that.

How did he get those?!

I quickly took it on his table and hugged it as tight as I can, hoping that somehow I could hide it to him. I bit my lower lip and lowered down my head, avoiding the intense gaze he's giving me.

"Are you researching about my weaknesses?" I heard him ask. I let my eyes shut close and for some reason, I wanted this floor to break and swallow me. Goodness, this is so shameful! He caught me reading some fiction books about them!

"Or do you have a plan to escape?" he asked again. I looked at him because of that, frowning. And when our eyes met, I blinked and swallowed hard before answering.

"No..." I said and sighed. I hugged the books tightly. "I accepted the job being your secretary and I am just doing what I had to do President. And yes, I had to research and find out what to do so that I could support and help you without inconvenience,” I continued.

He just stared at me before he stood from his seat. I made a step back and in a blink of an eye, I saw him now leaning on his office table while crossing his arms on his chest.

What was that?

"Well, do whatever you want to do," he said, now looking at me with a smirk plastered on his lips. "Even how many times you'll read those, it's no use," he said like a matter-of-fact. I blinked because of those. But after a few seconds, he's nowhere to be found in front of his table. My eyes widen in shock because of that. I looked around and now, I saw him peeking the city from the shadows of the curtain.

"People always make up stories about us," he said and looked at my direction. My heart skips a beat when our eyes met and immediately looked away. Then after a few seconds, he went back in front of me. I blinked in shock again.

Oh my gosh! This is one of their abilities, right? Speed! I quickly lifted my head and looked him in his eyes.

"Amazed?" he said as he smirked down on me. I stepped back and met his gaze. His presence is really intimidating! But I won't give him the credit that I am intimidated by him.

"I think they're just afraid of us that's why they don't portray the true us and write whatever they wanted," he said and made a step closer. I made a step back as he continued stepping closer. It lasted about a second before the back of my knee hits something.

I gaped in shock and my eyes widen as I looked at him when I felt myself losing my balance. Out of reflex, both of my hands find something to grasp to support myself from falling. The next I knew, a hand wrapped on my waist and pulled me before I fall, making myself crashed on his body.

I quickly opened my eyes and immediately regretted it when I saw how our face almost inches away from each other. All I could do was to stay rooted in my place and my position, afraid that if I move a little, something regrettable might happen.

I could feel his hot breath kissing my cheeks as we stared at each other. I swallowed the lump forming in my throat. I could see the details of his eyes from this distance. How his long lashes hooded his eyes, his deep-blue eye-color. His pupils dilated every time I saw him looking at me, how thick his brows are, how red his lips and wonder if it's as soft as cotton when it is kissed.

I run my tongue over my lips before swallowing hard. I looked back into his eyes and saw how he looked at what I just did.

Oh goodness, why am I thinking these things?

I know how handsome and charismatic the President is, I know how the girls flock on his feet, but I also know how merciless and heartless he is towards his woman.

It took me a couple of minutes before I was able to regain myself back. I blinked and cleared my throat before deciding to put both of my arms on his chest to push him away.

"Thank you, President, and I’m s-sorry," I said as I looked down and stared at my black shoes. Then I saw the books and my planner on the floor, which I didn't even remember how those things did go there. My mind is too clouded at his touched and I can't focus and think straight!

I close my eyes and heaved a deep sigh. Goodness, what am I even doing?!

But I almost jolt in shock when I saw him took a step forward where the tip of our shoes almost touched together. My heart beats faster and inhaled a deep breath. Calm down, Sofia. Calm down.

My body shivers when I felt him reached for the side of my cheeks. I closed my eyes when the volts of electricity spread out onto my system.

"President..." I was about to say something when I was immediately interrupted when I felt his breath on the side of my neck. My heart continues to hammer. I even heard him cursing under his breath.

But both of us were interrupted when a phone rang. I open my eyes and step back immediately. I looked into his ringing telephone. Good thing I was saved by those! I looked back at him and saw him looking intently to me before he decided to attend his caller.

I cleared my throat as I watch him walking towards his table. I took the books and my planner on the floor before standing up straight. I looked at the President's direction and saw him talking to someone on the other line.

I waited for him to finish his call until I decided to tell his schedules on this day, the main reason why I am here inside his office.

"That would be all, sir," I said after reminding him some of his important meetings. He just nodded and focused his attention in front of his mac computer. I took that as a cue to say my goodbye. I walked out of his room before my mind haywires and grab him and kissed him senseless. Hey, what?

I slide the door close before heading back towards my working space. I put the books on the table and when I sat on my seat, I can't help but look at these ridiculous books. How did he even get these things on my drawer? I am sure I put this inside before I went home last night. Well, unless I forgot to hide it and he happened to see it?

I sighed and remembered what just happened inside. Well, I suppose they do possess the ability of speed. And I just can't help but be awed at what he just showed to me. They really exist.

My hands flew on my chest and feel the fast beat of my heart. Goodness, when will this beat to normal?