Love Me

06- Meeting Him

I sat in the same place, feeling it would again give me the luck that I am wishing for. I waited for the results and prepared myself that whatever the results would be I have to take nothing to my heart.

Mr. Stephen entered the room and stood at the center gaining everyone's attention. He looked at me and smiled.

"Ms. Sara, Mr. Jeremy, Mr. Todd congratulations. You three were selected and others please go and continue your wonderful job." He finished and I felt like flying.

"Ms. Sara, Mr. Michael is waiting for you," Mr. Stephen said.

I gulped silently and stood up. Everyone's attention to me gave shivers. I stood before his giant door, I took a moment before knocking on the door. Out of all the tests, I think I am going to fail in this. My throbbing heart is not even resting for a second. I never felt this kind of strange nervousness in my entire life. Gathering all my courage I knocked on the door.

"May I come in?"

"Yes!!" Michael's magnificent voice answered. The feeling of meeting the most powerful man in the world jolted my confidence. I prayed that I shouldn't blabber anything and answer properly for his questions.

I opened the door to meet his breathtaking smile. How can a man be this alluring? I thought while looking at his perfect face. Plastering a warm smile, I moved to his desk.

Mr. Michael was sitting in his black armchair and he leaned back with a smirk. I don’t know why, but he looked so happy.

"Good evening, sir."

"Good evening Sara. Please take your seat." He said and I am so confused about how did he know my name.

I sat opposite to him. I felt like I have been isolated from this entire world that much lonely feeling clouded in my head. His office is as big as I thought. Fully furnished in black and white.

Behind him, there is a giant glass window giving a wonderful view of the city and the drizzling rain.

"Nice to meet you here," he smiled.

"Nice to meet you too," I answered and he kept staring at me deeply especially, my eyes and I am a bit uncomfortable with that.

I looked at him showing an indifference. Clearing his throat he leaned back in his armchair again.

"This interview was just a formality to introduce you to me. The decision has already taken by Mr. Stephen. So I don't know what to ask you since I don't have much time for this interview and all."

Is the decision already taken? I questioned myself and nodded confusingly.

"Do you want to work with me?" He asked and I was wondered whether I want this job.

"Yes sir, I will be glad to work with you," he smirked hearing that.

"Well then, I hope that I will meet you very soon. You can leave now, Sara."

Finishing that he got a call.

I stood up and said, "Thank you, sir."

He nodded his head. "Will you make this interview quick? I am having some other appointments, Mr. Stephen." He said in a rush, it is evident that he is not interested in this.

That's all. He didn't ask for anything much. Ah... for this I have become hell nervous I groaned while coming out of his room and the next person went in. After informing that I am leaving for the receptionist I took the elevator.

I stood under the drizzling rain and sighed out of satisfaction and relief. I Reminisced about Mr. Michael while going on the bus. He seemed to be a nice person, not acting like a world-famous billionaire. Very simple and calm but intimidating too. On the whole, I don't know why I am having a feeling that he is pronouncing my name as he knows me very well. Maybe I am mistaking.

After reaching the apartment, my phone buzzed. I first hesitated to read the message but the curiosity doesn’t leave me alone.

Even if you don't want to be my love, you will be Sara! I am waiting for the day to meet you as my love.

"Sara?" I heard Nisha's voice.

"You're earlier today,"

"Ah... I came here to pick some stuff. Sara, I am staying with Rajveer this weekend." She gave a blushing smile.

"Okay,"

"How was your interview?" she asked.

"Good, I did my best."

"Then you're going to be the personal secretary to your hot boss," she teased.

"I don't know; I will be glad if that happens."

"Sara why don't we go somewhere next Friday, it will be refreshing right and next week I am leaving right so why don't we spend some time together," she suggested and I agreed.

The next day when I am busy preparing a spinach pasta someone rang the calling bell. I went to see who it is.

The same delivery guy with the same white flowers. He handed the flowers with a smile on his face. "Who send this?"

"Sorry mam, I don't know," he replied obviously.

"Okay." I locked the door behind and placed them on the desk. There is a note in between the flowers. I was curious to know what was written in it this time.

If you are lonely; if you are sad;

I am here love! I am always there for you.

Don't put your smile down, it will hurt me.

Keep smiling and you are deserved to be happy.

Love, Kai.

Seriously this guy luring me. This note is heartwarming. So the stalker's name is Kai. Different!

When I was in my thoughts again the calling bell rang. What is it now?

I opened to find a person, "Ms. Sara?" he asked me.

"Yes?"

"A delivery for you," he handed a parcel to me.

"Who send this?" I questioned.

"Sorry, we just got the order to deliver here," telling that he left swiftly. I went in and opened it to find Penfold's grange wine bottle and some expensive chocolates.

So the stalker is rich, I concluded. Keeping my pride aside I took one and tasted. Gosh! The best chocolate I have ever tasted in my life. When I was chewing that I heard my phone message tone.

I know obviously, it must be Kai. 

Enjoy Weekend love.

Sure, I thought and giggled. But I am not going to leave him now. I typed the reply to him. This time in a different way.

Thank you, but please don't send this kind of costly gifts Kai, I hope that is your name.

You are telling yourself as my love, sorry that is absurd. Without knowing you I can't allow you to call me like that. If you don't tell about yourself then I will surely be going to stop texting, you back.

Okay, I will tell you about me. For that will you agree to talk with me?

A part of me doesn't want to agree with this but the curious and lonely part shoved me to say yes. Finally, I said Okay without knowing where this is going to lead.

...

"Sara, Ed is calling you," Jack informed when I am working.

"Okay," I replied but I felt nervous to go there, I know he is going to tell about whether I am passed on the interview or not.

The weekend went somewhat good, I enjoyed the chocolates and that wine is really mind-blowing. I slept peacefully, ate a lot, and did less cardio since Nisha is not there in the home.

"Good morning sir."

"Morning Sara. By the way, Mr. Stephen really appreciated you. You did the interview very well." He appreciated but his face was not happy. Whether I failed?

"Thank you, sir,"

"Congratulations Sara you are selected as a PA for our CEO, as I expected."

Oh. My. God.

"Thank you, sir.”

"You deserved that position. Just now I got the mail from them and I will pass that to you. From tomorrow onwards you are going to work with Mr. Michael. Mr. Stephen will guide you for a few days before he leaves so you can know about everything."

I came out and immediately informed this to Nisha and she congratulated me. And Edward said this to our staffs and everyone cheered me. As Nisha said I am thrilled to work with the handsome guy I have ever met.

***

After getting ready for my first day, I came out of my apartment. When I reached the end of my street I saw Nisha waiting for me there in her car. 

"Congratulations," she cheered when I got inside. I asked her to drop me after seeing the rain in the morning.

"Thank you," I grinned and checked my watch. Thankfully there is time so that I can relax a bit as for the whole night I couldn't sleep at all. Thinking about how I am going to fit in that work. A lot of thoughts and perceptions about my new job and Mr. Michael.

What if I did something stupid and he fires me, then it will be the destruction of my career. Like many thoughts made me restless.

"Sara, in the next month we planned to get married," Nisha announced after few minutes of silence.

"Fantastic, on which date?" I asked in a surprise.

"25th," Nisha blushed.

"Great, have you chosen your dress?"

"Sara you have to help me, don't you know you are my one and only maid of honor,"

"Sure, tell me when I have to join you and I will help you,"

"Yes, I will tell you,"

The receptionist welcomed me with a smile as soon as I entered the floor.

"Ms. Sara, Mr. Stephen asked you to meet him first," she said before I could ask about what I have to do.

“Okay, thanks,"

I knocked and the next moment the reply came as "come inside." It was big and a well-furnished space, and he was packing his belongings in a box.

"Hi Sara, I wanted to meet you before starting your work. Just a few instructions that you have to know and follow," he said.

"You got this wonderful job, but this is not going to be easy too. The great thing is no one will fire you until you breach our privacy policies or you wanted to leave, I hope you won't do that either,"

"I won't sir."

"Good then let me clear a few things here Sara. I think you already know what kind of job is this but anyways I am telling you. First, you have to follow each and every command given by Mr. Michael, always accompany him to wherever he goes during work time like business meetings, outdoor meetings, etc. In case if he goes for any personal matters don't forget to inform his other meetings lining by."

"One important thing, always remind his schedule time to time but Michael won't forget in case if he did then you have to remind that."

"Look into the files before sending to him, don't spend too much of junks. You will learn easily and I will guide you about that and last but not least be punctual. This work may pressurize you but keep in mind that you are going to be the guardian angel to your boss," he chuckled and I smiled too hearing the way he is exaggerating this job.

"That's all, do you have any doubt?"

"No sir, about my work time?"

"It mostly depends on Michael's schedule," he replied.

"Come with me I will introduce you to the other employees."

I followed him to the next cabin, "Thomas," calling the name Mr. Stephen entered the room and me closing the door stood beside him. The person is none other than the one who interviewed among the group.

"Good morning sir," I greeted him.

"Good morning Sara," he told with a smile.

"This is Thomas, head of the Marketing department and very fine employee of our office," he introduced and I nodded.

"If you have any ideas or doubts you can consult him," Mr. Stephen added.

"Okay, sir,"

Next, we headed to another room where we met Mr. George's head of Research and development. Like this, we met everyone including the security head of the floor. I felt tired of smiling, greeting, and walking.

Usually, I will stay in my seat until I feel hungry in the afternoon and walking is something new for me. And I understood that I have to get used to this. Finally, we again came back to Mr. Stephen's room and he told that he is going for lunch and he asked me to accompany him. I agreed gladly.

We headed to the private lunchroom located on the same floor where higher officials of the company will have dinner. It was better than any other five-star hotel around the city.

"You can have your lunch here from now on," Mr. Stephen said after we took a seat. Ah... this is going to be amazing!

The waiter came and took orders from us,

"For how many years you are working here sir," I asked.

"Around 35 years," he said.

"Now I feel that I am satisfied with what I did so I am taking voluntary retirement," he added.

"Mr. Michael will come afternoon since he went for a business meeting in the morning, so meet him and start working," what he said made me nervous. I don't know why I am feeling strange to meet that person. But my fate has ended me up with him.

After finishing lunch, we went to Mr. Stephen's room. He asked me to use this room after he leaves tomorrow.

I came out of his room and headed to Mr. Michael's office. After knocking, I went inside.

"Good morning sir,"

"It is afternoon, Ms. Sara," he corrected checking a file. s**t! I cursed for being idiotic in this first conversation.

"Sorry, sir,"

 "That's fine, don't apologize. Take your seat," he grinned.

"Thank you, sir," I sat before him.

Oh s**t! He is too handsome, charming, and manly. I have never seen a Greek god type man in my life but now I was sitting before one. He was wearing a grey tailored suit and his black hair was styled classically. His perfect jawline and god... his ocean blue eyes. His fingers were long, slender. He’s the definition of perfection.

After signing it he took the phone and called someone, "The file is ready you can send it now," he said in his firm voice and then he turned his gaze to me.

"Ms. Sara, I think Mr. Stephen has told me about what you have to do."

"Yes,”

"Don't feel nervous about this work, even I am also new to this environment. Let's work together to make everything simple," he washed away my fears.

"Sure sir," I got a wide smile.

"I think by tomorrow your cabin will be ready, and now I am going to a meeting. And you..." he gazed my face.

"Come with me," he stood up and I followed him without taking a pen, paper, or anything. Very unprofessional, I know!!

He headed to the boardroom and people were waiting for him. Before entering, he adjusted his tuxedo and while walking in, his charming smile graced the meeting with a good start.

"Good afternoon Mr. Leonardo,"

Mr. Michael introduced me as his assistant to them, and in that one guy kept looking at me during the entire time.

But I concentrated more on what Mr. Michael was talking about. He is very professional and the way he talks is cool. They were conversing about a collaborative business, in their talk I understood that Mr. Leonardo was an Italian based businessman and his company is based on clothing and accessories.

At the end of the meeting, Mr. Leonardo somewhat agreed to Mr. Michael's deal and he said he will tell his decision as soon as possible. But I think he will surely accept this since if I were in his position I will surely accept it. After sending them off Mr. Michael and I walked back to his office.

"Sara I need a coffee," he ordered me.

I don't know where it is, then he told the pantry and coffee maker are in the adjacent room. I went there and it is kind of a simple job, within five minutes I went back to his office and he was busy talking with someone on the phone. I don't know what language he is speaking but my guess is mandarin.

He was speaking with all smiles on his face and I placed the cup on the desk. I stood there until he finishes. That time I thought it is great working in the financial department than being here.

"Sara, I think you can leave," he said without looking at me sipping the coffee.

"Okay sir," I said and came out of his office.

And went to Stephen's room to get my bag. The day was kind of boring yet interesting too, I thought while leaving the office.