His Assistant

Chapter One - Interview

Olivia’s P.O.V

“Breath Olivia, you can do this. You have worked hard to get here.” I said to myself as I stood in the bathroom of Black and Son’s enterprise.

 I was here for an interview for an assistant position for one of the company big guns. My interview was with Mr Black himself (His father was the founder when his father died, he took over) that is why I was so nervous. They owned many businesses throughout the world but the one I was applying to work in the P.R. and business department of the company here in N.Y.C. as Mr Black’s assistant.  

I gave myself the once over before taking a few deep breaths and heading out to the seating area. My interview set for ten minutes from now. My leg was bouncing up and down due to nerves, and I was playing with the material of my pencil skirt.

“Miss Gomez, Mr Black, will see you now.” The receptionist said, coming towards me. 

“Thank you,” I said. 

I took a few deep breaths before heading towards the large office. I knocked, standing until I got permission to enter. He was with an older man maybe about mid-fifties with grey hair but still very handsome. He stood up, coming towards me. 

“Hello Miss Gomez, I am Mr Black. Please take a seat,” He said, shaking my hand. 

I took a seat, and he headed back around to his chair, before sitting up straight, looking through my CV.

“Impressive stuff for such a young age. I see you are studying business at university?” He said.

 “Yes, Sir. I am hoping one day I will be managing my own company but a few years yet until I can think about that.” I said, smiling. 

Mr Black continued with the questions which I think I answered well. He was friendly and interesting, which I guess made me relax a little.

“This position is actually to be an assistant to one of my son’s that work with Me,” He said.

“OK. If you don’t mind me asking what it will entitle?” I asked.

“It is a little different from the usual Assistant job. It is more to keep an eye on him. You see my son is a little how can I put it, a wild party animal who likes the women a little too much. I need someone who can be with him at most times and keep an eye on him. To try to help stop him doing stupid things before he ruins his career and my business.” He said. 

Wait a minute this sounds like more of a babysitting job rather than an assistant. As much as I was not sure about it, I needed the job and the experience.

“I would understand if you do not want this job anymore,” He said.

“No, it’s OK. I like the challenge.” I said, making him chuckle. 

“And a challenge it will be. I will warn you though he likes beautiful women. He likes to try to charm them as soon as he meets them, just be ready for him. Do me a favour do not be afraid to challenge him or put him in his place. I think that is what he needs.” He said.

“Um...ok I will try,” I said.

He was talking to me like I already had the job. 

“If you think you can deal with him, then the job is yours.” He smiled.

“I am sure I will manage.” I said, smiling, “And thank you.” I added.

“Don’t thank me yet, Olivia.” He laughed. 

Soon enough, he was on the phone. 

“Send Lucas to my office, please,” He said. 

Within moments someone walked in, and I assumed he was Lucas. As soon as I saw him, I swallowed hard, and my pulse started racing. He was gorgeous with his dark hair and eyes. He looked like he was in his mid-twenties. I could not take my eyes off him. 

“Lucas, this is Olivia. She will be your new assistant. Anywhere you go, she goes.” He said sternly.

“She is my babysitter, you mean. Dad, I am twenty-six years old, not a silly little boy. “He said annoyed, “At least she is sexy though,” He added smirking at me.

Something tells me with that smirk playing on his lips he was going to be trouble for me.

“When you start acting like an adult, I will start treating you like one.” he said, “And please learn some respect, Lucas,” He added.

“Dad, come on, you know my weakness is beautiful women. You hand me one on a plate, what do you expect?” He said smugly.

Mr Black looked at me, nodding his head. I knew what he wanted me to do. I was not one for standing up to people the way I was about to, but I think if I am going to manage this job, I better start learning.

“Yes, keep dreaming Lucas. I am not some toy for you to play with,” I said, trying to hide the fact that I was shaking when I was saying it.

“Excuse me? What makes you think you can talk to me that way?” He said.

I went to answer, but before I could, Mr Black jumped in.

“She can talk to you how she pleases. You treat her the way you treat everyone else she has the right to stand up for herself. She does not need to take any of your crap Lucas. Remember I am the one that is paying her, not you so get used to it OK?” Mr Black said sternly.

“How is that fair?” Lucas said, acting like a child taking a tantrum.

I found myself rolling my eyes at him. I was only twenty- two years old, and I was more mature than him. He glared at me, not looking too impressed with my eye-rolling. Seriously he seemed like a complete brat.

“And what if I say no to her following me around?” He asked, pissed.

“Then I will cut you off, and you won’t have a job. Lucas, I have tried everything to help you, but you do not listen to me at all. You are going to end up ruining my business and your reputation.” Mr Black said.

Oh, wow, that was harsh. How much trouble does he get into?

“Are you for real? I only like to party and get with beautiful women what is wrong with that?” He asked.

“Really? What about the drugs, punching the press, getting arrested for getting caught with a hooker, should I go on?” He said glaring at his son.

Darn! He was a pain in the ass no wonder his dad is trying to get him to calm down. He was a real-life bad boy by the sound of it. I do not know how I am going to deal with him. He is into everything I am against. Well, I do not mind a party from time to time, but everything else, I am completely against that. The drugs, the police, the violence, the paying for s*x thing etc.… I was going to have my hands full with this one. I will be lucky if I last a week if that is how he behaves. What I do not know though is when his dad said I go everywhere he goes, does that mean I need to go out with when he is out partying? I think I need another conversation with Mr Black.

“This is bullshit, dad. So, what if I go out partying or hook up with some woman, she needs to be there with me? What about going to the bathroom, am I allowed to do that myself, or does she need to be there with me for that too?” Lucas asked, pissed off.

“Yes, when you go out, she will be there. As for hooking up with women, you will be trying to calm down with that. As long as Olivia is there with you, the only woman your attention will be on is her. I do not mean she will be with you 24/7 Lucas because she has her own life, but when she is free, she will be with you. And no, she does not have to go to the bathroom with you smart-ass. Olivia will also be your assistant when you are here working, and she will accompany you on any business trips too. I will start trusting you when you start to act like a grown-up and not a child.” Mr Black said.

“Come on; dad is there any need for all this?” Lucas asked, grabbing at his hair.

“I will make you a deal Lucas if you try and behave yourself for the next three months then I will find another job for Olivia and both your job and future will be safe. Please, son, do this for me or at least do it for your mother. You know how much she worries about you.” He said, pausing for a moment.

“Son, I know this sounds cruel and messed up, but we are doing this because we love you. I am not asking you to spend every day of your life at work and home. I am just asking that you try to calm down a bit before you ruin everything that your mother and I have worked so hard for.” Mr Black added, squeezing Lucas’s shoulders.

Lucas sighed but eventually nodded his head, smiling at his father. Mr Black turned his attention to me.

“Olivia, I understand this is gonna be hard work and take up a lot of your time, but I will make sure we give you everything you need, OK?” He said.

“OK, thanks,” I said, smiling.

I was not sure how this was all going to go down, but I am sure I will find out soon enough. I could tell Lucas was not pleased with all with this…with me. I had to try to push that to the back of my mind if I wanted to do this job right.

“Olivia, you can start tomorrow.” Mr Black smiled at me.

“Thanks, Sir.” I smiled.

With that, he told me I could leave and as I was walking out.

“Olivia!” I heard someone call after me.

I looked around confused, and then I spotted Lucas coming towards me, a smug look on his face that made me want to punch him in the face. He came right up close to me, close enough his hot breath was hitting my cheek.

“I am going to make your life hell Olivia or I am going to make you want me…bad. I have not decided yet.” He smirked before walking away.

Shit! I am going to be in trouble. I needed to talk to Anya, Anya being my best friend that knew everything that I do not. She would need to teach me to stand up for myself and tease, especially if he decided to go with the full teasing thing rather than destroying me.