Beyond Love and Lies

Chapter 11-Proud

    “How was it, boss?” Charlene asked Damien, who was now leaning on his chair, massaging his chin.  She just broke the news to Andy. The woman was so happy that after months of probing what she discovered, it all went well and successfully. However, Andy wasn’t pleased with the outcome of the people involved.

    Damien’s trail of thoughts went back. “It's great, Charlene, thank you. And now I want to know who did this for the company and me,” he said.

    Charlene realized she needed to disclose Andy’s Identity; after all, Andy should get all the credits. “Her name Andrea Paxton. She is currently working as the assistant to the Assistant Auditor, Mr. Flores,” Charlene stated.

    ‘Andrea Paxton’ that didn’t ring the bell. Whoever she was, she deserved a reward and award. Damien thought.

    “She applied for the position in accounting but was sent downstairs by Ms. Powers since she was able to break the problem given to her during the interview.” She added.

    That’s what Andy told her, and upon examining her records, Charlene found out that Andy had more edge and upper hand than those con people. Although Andy’s job experiences were not that much; however, she should’ve been given a better office position.

    “Is she here right now?” Damien asked.

    “Yes,” Charlene excused herself, then fished out her phone and dialing Andy’s number. Andy answered it right away.

    “Andy, Mr. Davidson wants to meet you. It's over, lady. You did a great job.”

    “Do I have to?” Andy asked, feeling antsy about it.

    Andy stated before to Charlene that she didn’t want herself to be involved, although she was fully aware of her work. Just dealing with ‘Damien’ was something she wasn’t looking forward to.

    “Yes, We are waiting for you in the conference room. See you soon,” Charlene said before hanging up the phone. She then looked at Damien, who was now zoning out again.

    Andy, on the other hand, was nervous as hell. She was going to face Damien, and she wasn’t the Mikaela that he knew by name. Ever since the office incident and the mall happenstance, He never left her mind. She had grown fondness over him, just by seeing and hearing him from afar. Andy knew she was way out of his league, and her teenage-like feeling must be nipped in the bud.

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    Gently, Andy knocked on the door. Charlene opened it for her and grinned widely. “Good luck, girl” She leaned on her, whispering. Andy went in and found Damien’s back facing her, standing prominently, hands inside his pocket. He was looking over the view of the city. She heard the door softly closing down and turned. Charlene left her. ‘what the hell?’ she thought.

    Andy anxiously walked towards the figure. She hawked, clearing her throat, and Damien turned around.

    Damien’s brows furrowed, then his eyes split and lit upon seeing who was standing in front of him. A gigantic grin spread across his face. His pearly whites shine. She was the same woman he found captivating and interesting for months. The same woman who had been running in his thoughts and breaking his feelings at the same time, knowing she was already committed to someone else.

    “Mikaela?”

    “No, it's Andrea, I… I mean, it’s Andrea Mikaela, sir,” Andy replied awkwardly. She didn’t lie about her name, though.

     Damien smiled widely once again upon hearing her sweet voice. He walked towards her, close enough to see her bright, unique eyes.

    “Thank you!!…” He blurted out excitedly.

    “That was nothing, Mr. Davidson. It was my job as your employee to protect the company,” Andy said professionally, averting her eyes towards his mesmerizing green eyes.

    Out of excitement, Damien’s grin was planted on his face once more, and he grabbed both of her hands, encasing with his, pressing them tightly. He couldn’t believe she was in front of him. That it was she who helped and saved his ass.

    “No, this is such a pleasure working with you. Thank you for all the effort, and most of all, for helping me. Had not been from you,  the company will continue to face the same problem. Again Thank you, Andrea.” He said sincerely, looking intently in her eyes,

    Andy couldn’t help herself but feel tensed upon touching Damien’s warm hands. It gave chills on her spine and made her stomach churn. ‘what is he doing to me?’ she asked herself once again. She was trying her best not to show her emotion, suppressing the awkward feelings inside her.

    “You're most welcome, Mr. Davidson. It was also a pleasure to help you,” she articulated like a robot. ‘what the f*ck, Andy?’ She inwardly scolded her self,

    Damien smiled one more time. Although he wanted to hold Andrea more, he let go of her hands and took the papers resting on the table. He then handed it to Andrea.

    “Fill this up and send it to Charlene. The job post for accounting manager has opened, and because of your hard work and help, as the president, I am giving you the position. Congratulations, Ms. Mika…A...Andrea Paxton,”  he declared.  Andrea indeed deserved it.

    Andy’s eyes widen upon hearing what Damien stated. Her mouth hung open, and her hands were shaking as she held the papers,

    “No, it’s a mistake. I mean, I probably deserve a thank you but not this position. I am still new. I need more time and still have more to learn in this. I can't let this company down,” Andy worriedly said, suddenly losing confidence over the unexpected news. ‘man up, Andy!’ Her inner self cheered her. 

    She never expected this to happen when she started the investigation. It was only because she knew it wasn’t right. Never in her wild dreams aimed to get this position in such a short period.

    “It’s not a mistake, and you indeed qualify, Charlene showed me your credentials, and you are worthy in this position. Please don’t let me down.” Shaking his head as he looked at the trembling savior of the company,

    Andy knew it would be a high and heavy-duty on her shoulder, somehow she knew she could do the, but became apprehensive about it, and she didn’t know why. Closing her eyes, she inhaled a deep breath.

    “T…thank you, Mr. Davidson, I will do my best…”

    Damien sighed in relief, “You deserve it, Ms. Paxton. I’m proud of you,” he said. He was indeed really proud of her.

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    Andy shakingly walked towards Charlene’s office.

    “How was it, woman?”  Charlene shrieked in excitement.

    “I can't do this. I mean, this is big!” Andy exclaimed. The position that was just given was unfathomable in her case. Thinking it was too much for her.

    “Of course you can! I'm so proud of you, girl!!” Charlene cheered, hugging Andy.

    “Really?”  sheepishly, doubting Charlene.

    “I am,” she said. “And so is boss!”

    “I know…” Andy agreed. The glow and lit on her Boss’s eyes was something she could take no notice of.

    “Since today is Friday, we will celebrate it tonight on my tab. Go! Call your twin. He will, for sure, be happy to know your success!!” Charlene told Andy in excitement.

    Andy’s eyes widen, and her mouth formed O. “Yes!” Charlene was right! Mickey will be happy to know this. She can't wait to share the news with him.

    The trio celebrated Andy’s success that night by partying and clubbing. And to kick off the weekend, they went bar-hopping and drank to their heart's content.      

    Mickey was so ecstatic upon hearing the news Andy broke to him. He truly knew his twin would always make it to the top. Andy worked her ass off to save the company she just barely worked with, and now, she got the position she was dreaming of having for years instantly. 

    'I'm so proud of you, Andy!' Mickey mumbled as he watched his twin having fun.