VELDANAAs soon as he was out of sight, she pivots and widened her eyes at me as her jaw dropped."How can you become a manager out of the blue!? What did you do? Do you know him? You seduced him? What!"

Oh, I thought he wanted me as a secretary but now he's making me a manager?

Great!

Her questions and curiosity increases as she glared at me.

"You heard the boss. Play good and I might decide not to fire you"

"What are you feeling like? On top of world? You're nothing! My father is part of the founding fathers of this company and getting rid of me won't be that easy"

I'm so tired of this and the fact that she feels on top. I heaved a sigh and just nodded.

"Good. Ms Hera, you're suspended from your job and when you learn some manners, I can reinstate you"

"What! How dare you? Do you know who I am?"

I walked pass her, so she can keep on with her rants and when I have gotten to the entrance, I turned and said;

"That's if there's any position left for you"

Her face squeezes as she gnashed her teeth, even when I turned around to leave, I could feel her heavy eyes behind me.

***

I couldn't tell how long I've been staring at the office that's meant to be mine. It's so large, and magnificent.

There are shelves, a large desk of course with my executive chair behind it. Couches like I'd be having guest and yes, that large glassy wall that makes me forsee the subordinates outside my office.

It's too much and I promise not to mess this up and that includes not meeting the boss... Mr Tyler.

Avoid him like a plague, besides, nothing deep happen between us and I don't want to betray Lena.

Just when I intended to try feeling the texture of the plush chair, I suddenly saw a face staring at me.

I got scared that my heart was in my throat and then a knock but his expression was neutral.

It's one of the bouncers from earlier that had accompanied Mr Tyler.

I gestured to him to come in and when he did, he takes a black card, placed it on the desk and said;

"I'm sorry, never meant to frighten you" he said politely while I rub my chest, nodded.

"Is there a problem?" I asked, clearing my throat.

"The boss wants to see you"

"Me?" I asked trying to deny the fact that I was the wrong person.

"Is there a problem?"

He ducked his head at me and then grimanced.

"I have no idea but you'd find out when you meet him"

No!

"Well, I haven't settled in yet, can I send a representative?"

"I think that's a bad idea, he hates it when his orders aren't followed"

I let out a frustrated grunt and then faked a smile. It's nothing, I'd just play cool.

"Alright, lead the way" I accepted catwalking along with him as he walked me out of the office.

While I walked pass the lobby of this company, I could see eyes on me, curious while some gave the respect accorded to me.

However, shivers runs through me when we stopped at Mr Tyler's office.

The bodyguard opened the door for me and his eyes were the first thing I saw even though they were settled on a kind of folder in his hand.

My breath paused as he twisted his plump lips and his fingers run through the folder.

Nervousness crawled up my skin as suddenly time stopped and I got glued where I stood.

"Princess" he called in a low tone that I just wanted to hear that voice again and again.

However, his expression seems neutral as his eyes were on the papers in front of him.

"Miss. Veldana sir" I managed to respond snapping myself back. He can't call me that!

"Come look at this..." He pressed on not looking at me and I scurried closer to him, to sit on the empty chair opposite him.

He used a finger to indicate that I should turn around to meet him. I turned to look at the bodyguard who looked away.

Slowly, I moved to stand beside him, anxious to know what he'd want me to do.

Even though I was inches away, I could feel an invisible magnet drawing me closer to him and I swear, I was trying so hard to avoid his gaze.

"Lower veldana" he ordered and I bent my head slightly to his that our cheeks touched and a tingle flushes inside me.

When he opened the file, I widened my eyes to what I was seeing.

It's pictures of classic restaurant in the city.

"Pick the restaurant you'd want us to have lunch in"

"What?"

"Go on, I'd buy the restaurant for you and if it's a country, I'd take you there and..."

"Mr Tyler!" I snapped not realizing that I was raising my voice.

He turned to look at me and I slapped my forehead gawking at him.

"The last time I checked, I'm your boss"

I turned to look at the bodyguard again who still remained in that position.

If I go out on a lunch with him, then it will arouse suspicions, I just got here!

"I'm sorry boss but I have other paper works to do and I can't have lunch for you" i said trying to move away from him but he held my hand and drew me closer to him that i almost fell on him if i hadn't held the edge of the desk.

Our faces were inches away from each other and my heart hammers like never before.

"Mr. Tyler, please stop" i whispered but it sounded more like a seduction.

"What are you thinking? We are having a survey, isn't that work related?"

"It's a perfume company. How's that related to a restaurant"

I tried to pull out of his grip but he wasn't letting go as his eyes searches mine.

"I own many businesses"

"But I'm a manager of this company"

"Of every company belonging to me" he corrected coldly as his eyes didn't flicker a bit.

That line was on repeat in my head that I lost my breath.

"What? But I haven't even started working yet, and you don't know if I'm qualified for this" i narrated but I was literally melting away with just his stare.

I need help!

"I don't need to try you princess, I know you'd be perfect"

"It's veldana sir"

"Okay princess"

"We are at work!"

"Are you scared?" He asked running a finger down my cheek and then let out a sided smile.

"I could make them disappear if they walk in on us"

What's wrong with him and thinking that he can eliminate anyone?

His bodyguard cleared his throat.

"Zane over there can be the first. I'd just take out his eyes if you're not comfortable with him here"

"Please, compose yourself Mr Tyler" I snapped breathing hard and feeling frustrated.

"Lunch with me and I'd do that" he teased pulling me closer and I'd be honest, I was becoming hot.

I swallowed, bite my lips and contemplated.

"Can we have it later..."

"Your stomach is saying a different thing"

Damn it.

I gawk at him as his lips curved upward like he just guessed right.

I didn't even notice that as my mind keeps getting occupied with plans on how to become the best manager.

"Any one of your choice sir"

***

At first, I thought there was a mix-up here but I'm seriously standing on an island and staring at the restaurant in front of me that looks like a place out of a fairytale.

He was just beside me, Zane, right adjacent him while I tried to getting this whole long drive straight.

I shouldn't have told him to pick a place because I have lost my appetite now.

"Arghh! You said a restaurant sir, not an island...and why are people running away?"

"They're customers miss veldana, they aren't meant to be here" Zane explained calmly while Mr Tyler had his hands in his pockets.

"You don't like it here?"

I don't even know but this is too much.

I grumbled as I dart my gaze at him. Even the wind that blew wasn't pleasant as my head spins with a lot of thoughts.

If he keeps on this act, it might be my end.

"That long drive was enough to finish a plate of meal at a nearby restaurant and what happens to the customers, their bills?"

"It will be settled" Zane responded but I'm unsettled and I closed my eyes briefly.

Please let this be a business meeting.

"Can I have a word Mr Tyler?" I proposed viberating where I stood but he was just staring at me.

"Welcome Mr Tyler, the restaurant is all yours" the manager who ran out from the restaurant declared with a bow and a smile.

Mr Tyler took my hand, locked his fingers with mine and then hauled me near him. It felt as though he just doesn't want me inches away from him.

"We'd talk over a meal" he whispered leading me inside the restaurant.

My eyes kept scanning around as this was a top-notch restaurant and now, I'd be having dinner with him.

How could this be a business trip?

Everything here is amazing that I never envisioned being in such a restaurant even in years to come.

A waitress directed us to the place we'd be eating and arriving there, it felt like a feast.

I doubt if it's just us but...I can see only two chairs!

When Mr. Tyler had walked me closer to the first chair, he pulled it for me to sit.

However, I moved away from him to the second and sat down myself.

"Can we talk now?" I snapped, tensed but he scoffed and just took his seat.

"Eat first"

There's nothing light here to eat and so I picked a steak, took a bite and then dumped the fork.

It's tasty but I shoved that aside as I needed to make things clear to him.

"Can I talk now?"

"Bad manners princess, we are eating"Oh God! Every sound that comes out from this man's lips leaves me flustered.

"Mr. Tyler! This is just about work, nothing else, stop doing all these or i'd petition my resignation letter"

Silence.

This man is stressing me and I could feel my blood pressure rising. He took a glimpse at me with a smirk.

He pushed a plate of chowder soup to me but I was trying to vindicate myself.

"I'd find another job sir"

"But who will give you a job when I've gotten your name's blacklisted?" He finally spoke, a reminder that my threat wouldn't work.

Wait! What did he do?