REVENGE PUZZLE

I didn't know Hart is a jerk!

You're Mira right?" He asked smiling like he was happy to see me.

"Yes. I guess you heard my name from CEO Hart. Then, I will get going." I replied as I turned to leave.

"I guess you didn't recognise me. How can I make you recognise me?" He asked softly.

"In case you didn't know sir, I am the secretary to the CEO. I have to get going." I said as I left. I didn't have time for any formalities nor pleasantries. Like someone who just spotted a thief, I ran to meet up with Hart. "What an asshole! Does he like me? I guess so, I have become prettier these days. " I thought as I walked beside Hart. We entered the elevator including some few directors.

"Secretary Mira. " He said sharp. In actual, I didn't like the way he used to call me back then. But I had no choice.

"Yes sir. " I replied without wasting any time.

"Do you have any plans tonight?" He asked without thinking that other people were there. I was shocked. Why did he ask me that in front of everyone? Even till now, I can't answer that question.

"No sir. Do you have any work related activities that you would like me to carry out?" I asked — though, putting on a fake smile.

"No. I'm asking because..." I didn't let him finish his statement as I knew where he is driving to.

"Sir, your next appointment is by five pm." I replied smiling. Surely, I should smile. The life of a secretary depends on her smile.

"I did not ask for that. " He seemed not to get what I was saying. I pinched him even after knowing that he was my boss. He felt it and looked at me. I thought it was awkward looking at me for so long. Then, I had to endure it. We got out of the elevator and went to his office.

"What was that? In my perfect life, no one has ever dared to pinch me. But, you did it with no stress. Secretary Mesa, are you trying to test my annoyance?" He asked. I knew I had offended him and I tried to make up for what I did.

" I'm sorry sir. It's all my fault." I replied.

"Did I say it was my fault? You sure know how to get out of things. Tell me the reason why you had to pinch my precious hands. " He replied looking at his hands.

"Total nutjob!" I thought.

"You were talking too much in front of the directors. I just wanted to shut you up. If you had said anything, untrue rumours will spread the air. " I said looking down, acting like I was sorry.

"What rumours?"

"You were trying to say that you wanted to hang out with me this night. So, I didn't want any form of rumours that something is going on between us." I replied biting my lips.

"Secretary Mira. For you to think that way, you must have had high expectations. Anyway, you're always right. I wanted to ask you to hang out with me tonight, why? I can't. I don't believe in rumours. In every single company, there is always a rumour that the boss is dating his secretary. But, we are not dating. Why would you think that way? Or, do you like me secretary Mira?" He asked in a concerned way.

" CEO. What are you thinking? Of course not. Why will I like my boss?" I said acting shy.

"That's good. What about we hang out today?" He didn't hesitate to ask.

"Boss, there is so much work to do now that we know the secret of Miami book company. I am not sure I'll be available tonight. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. " I replied.

"But, I don't want to be alone tonight." He answered with a cute face.

"Then, invite Mr Dave over to your house" I suggested.

"Why would I? I don't want to. Even for a billion dollars, I won't. I just want to be with you tonight. " He said.

"Are you drunk sir?"

"We've been together for the past three hours, did you see me drink?" He asked.

"The way you are talking scares me sir. Why me?"

"Because I like you. Why?" He answered bluntly. I laughed hard. It sounded somehow funny to me.

"Is he joking? My boss likes me?" I thought.

"What an expensive joke sir. It's five pm already. You have an appointment with the Chairman. " I said trying to cut him off.

"I'm not going. Call it off. " He said.

"Why sir? It's the time already. I can't just call it off." I said.

"Do you think I'm a clown or something? I said I like you, then, you said I'm joking. You are very lucky to have heard that from me. Ever since I've been born. It had always been a person that I told that I like her. And that was Maya. You're the second. Do you even know how many girls have told me that they like me? I guess not. They are uncountable. Count yourself lucky right now. I'm going to date you. And, there's nothing you can do about that. I'm so easy but difficult when someone provokes me. Try not to. " He said in annoyance. I didn't know what I did wrong. By that time, he showed me his other side. My boss likes me! Oh! Poor me!

"I am sorry sir. I didn't know you will take it this serious. I thought you were joking. It's all my fault sir. " I replied with millions of thoughts running through my head.

"Let's go to the chairman. " He concluded as he went out of the office. I immediately followed him.

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The Chairman was the real owner of L'art book company. He retired because he was in his late eighties. Despite that fact, his words were still clear enough for any random person to hear.

"Secretary Mira. You can go home. It's private— the meeting with the Chairman. " Hart said in the car. It was really weird for him to say such a thing. No matter how private it was, I always followed him. I knew he was mad at me but I didn't know the reason why he was.

"I didn't know my CEO is a jerk!" I said to myself.