Falling for Mr Taylor

Chapter Two : First day at work

Hope’s P.O.V

I was a nervous wreck as I made my way into Taylor and son’s A.P.R (Advertisement and public relations) building. My hands were shaking and I was trying my best not to spill Mr Taylor’s coffee that would be a terrible start to the day. I headed for the lift, hitting the floor 10 button, taking the time to try pull myself together. Taylor and Son’s is one of the biggest Advertisement and PR firms in the US but it was the perfect place for me to start off. Plus I needed the money to pay off my students loans that have built up over the last few years and with this job it was good money, more than enough. I heard the lift ping, the door opening. I took one last deep breath before heading for Mr Taylor’s office. I knocked, waiting for permission to enter.

“Enter.” His deep voice called out

It was 725am which meant I was early, hopefully that will be the start for a good day. I opened the door, making sure not to fall flat on my face again. That was the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to me. I stepped in and as soon as I did I was met with his eyes on me, making me nervous again.

“I am glad you never fell this time.” He chuckled

“I really do apologise for that.” I said feeling my cheeks heat up

“Don’t worry about it. Made me laugh.” He said smiling sweetly at me

I made my way over to his desk, handing him his coffee

“Thank You.” He smiled taking a sip

I was hoping I remembered it right, don’t need him mad at me on my first day here.

“Perfect. Please take a seat Miss Clark.” He said, pointing to chair at his desk

I done as he asked, taking a seat, crossing my legs and looked at him. He was looking at me the same way he did the other day. It made me feel a little uneasy. I chewed on the inside of my cheek, feeling my pulse race faster the longer the silence filled the room…the longer his eyes were on me.

“You seem nervous Hope. Are you nervous?” he asked

“Yes Sir.” I whispered timidly

“You don’t need to be. I know I was a bit hard on you…a bit straight forward when we first met, for that I am sorry. Please don’t let me make you nervous.” He said, a gentle tone to his voice

“I will try my best Sir. Is there anything you need right now?” I asked

“Not at the moment. For the next hour we are going to sit here and get to know each other.” He replied

Get to know each other? That will not take an hour, there is not much to know about me. I nodded, hoping he would start because I never done small talk.

“Tell me Hope, do you have anyone special in your life?” he asked

That was his first question? Should he be asking me that?

“No. Not at the moment. I have not had the time.” I whispered

“Oh well that is a shame. Do you not get lonely?” he asked

“I have not had much time to feel lonely Sir.” I giggled nervously

“I see. Do you have family? Friends?” he asked

“Yes. I am very close to my mother and older sister, my father sadly passed away when I was ten. I have two best friends that I have had since childhood.” I answered

He was sat back on his large office chair, looking at me and seeming to be listening to me.

“I am sorry to hear about your father Hope. I lost my mother when I was fourteen, I know how it feels, know how much that it hurts.” He said sadly

“I am sorry to hear that Mr Taylor. You never get over something like that, it gets easier with time but the pain is always heavy on your heart.” I said sadly

“Yes that is very true.” He replied sadly

A silence fell between us, it was a comfortable one. I decided maybe I should find something to ask him, hoping I do not over step my mark.

“Do you have someone to go home to Sir after a busy day?” I whispered, not knowing if that was the right kind of question to ask my new boss

He chuckled a little before shaking his head

“No. I do not do relationships. I do not have the time and it would be unfair on the other person if I was in a relationship. I am more of a casual dating…one night kind of guy.” He chuckled

Um…should he be telling me this stuff? I thought a man as beautiful as him would be married or maybe have a girlfriend but then again with being as handsome as he is, powerful, rich and probably charming he is probably not short on woman for dates and s*x.

“At least you still get some company.” I shrugged, not knowing what else to say

“Yes. We all need intimacy Hope.” He shrugged

“I guess.” I smiled

I do get lonely sometimes, it has been a while since I had any intimacy...over a year at least.

“Do you have any plans for tonight?” he asked

“Nope...none at all.” I shrugged

“You do now. I am taking you for dinner. Maybe in a more casual setting you will not be as nervous to talk to me.” He smiled

I think that would make me more nervous. I wanted to decline but I don't want to seem rude.

“Um...OK.” I stuttered out

“Good.” He smiled widely at me “sit tight I am gonna call through to Rosa.” He smiled

I sat in silence as he called her through. Rosa soon arrived

“Good morning sweetie. I hope Marcus is treating you nice.” She said sternly looking at him

“I am always nice. I am so nice I am taking Hope out for dinner tonight to get to know each other better. You are welcome to join us.” He smiled

“No I will leave you kids too it. Anyway you called?” she smiled

“Yes can you show Hope the ropes please? Give her a tour...show her what is what...who is who.” Marcus smiled

“Sure thing. Let's go sweetie.” She smiled at me

We said goodbye to Marcus, Rosa showing me around, introducing me to people, telling me what is what before showing me to my office. Yes I have my own office...not a desk...an actual office, well technically it was Rosa's until she leaves.

“Marcus seems to have taking to you very quickly Hope. That is not like him.” She smiled

“I don't know about that. He is probably only being this way cause it is my first day.” I laughed

“It is more than that. He does not usually take employees out for dinner.” She smiled

“Oh...should I be worried? Do you think he will fire me?” I said panicked all of a sudden

“No I do not think so. Marcus takes to very few people, maybe you are one of the few people that he has taken too. You have nothing to worry about.” She smiled

Maybe working here would not be too bad.