Hugs and Kisses | Armin x Annie

Chapter 15 - Rival

Annie's Point of View

I was at the company's lounge with Armin as I waited for Hitch to update me about the whereabouts of Pieck, the company's Vice President. I didn't like her but I put my personal feelings aside and thought of the company first. She was a genius when it comes to our field.

Our company needed to send an employee to France to study more about the culture of wine and to interact with other businessmen. They needed to stay there for two whole months. So I sent Pieck since she was the moat capable and competent member in the higher ups of this company.

Today was the day she comes back.

Hitch came back with a certain person beside her. It was Pieck. With her lab coat on as it covered her dress.

She took off her sunglasses and smiled at me. She then averted her gaze to someone beside me. Armin.

"Another one of your toys?" she sat down in front of us and casually crossed her legs as she stared seductively at my boyfriend.

I looked at Armin and nodded at him.

"Good morning Ma'am. I'm Armin Arlert, Ms. Leonhart's assistant." Armin stood up and bowed to Pieck.

"Annie. You already have Hitch. Why else would you need an assistant? You have tons of maids at your house." she took a sip of tequila.

"How was France?" I asked changing the subject.

She faked a cough and sat up straight. "The guys there were ten times hotter than the guys here..."

I was about to reply when she spoke first. "Hmm not until I met Armin. Those guys don't stand a chance." she licked her lips while still staring at Armin.

I began to lose patience but I controlled myself.

"You're talking in front of the President, Pieck. Stop putting in my assistant into our conversation. I need an update about what happened in France and what companies want to invest on us." I glared at her and she just laughed.

"I already prepared my documents and report. It's probably in your office by now...And hey."

I waited for what she was about to say next.

"I'll be studying about some new fruits that could help us create new flavors."

I hated her guts but she's one of the main reasons our company is big right now. I have to say that I'm impressed.

"But in order to do that, I need an assistant. I specifically want Armin." she smiled at me mockingly.

"I'll think about it."

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We were already at my office as I tried to take my mind off what happened a while ago. She's such a slick bitch.

I sighed and turned my head to look at Armin who was busy reading more books. These past few weeks he did more in this company than become my assistant. He helped with the production process, he helped research possible new flavors, and helped the marketing team in creating new and helpful ideas in spreading our brand.

He loves experience and I know he would love to help Pieck with her new research.

I stood up my chair and went to him to sit on his lap. He used to ignore me before when I sat on his lap but right now, he just slithers his hands on my waist and lay his head on my shoulders as he continues to read.

"Armin?"

He closed his book and laid it down his desk. He then held my waist and looked at me with his eyebrows shot up waiting for what I would say to him.