L A T E N I G H T S E C R E T A R Y

3 - The Unexpected Look

Today, Tyler's trying to explain to Jared his entire schedule, but not really succeeding. "The next schedule is for today. The reports from the different departments are on your desk. Would you like anything else?" Tyler asked politely hoping he was done.

"So NOT SEXY!" Jared angrily exclaimed. "I mean yeah, you're pretty good-looking, but come on! Your clothes are plain and boring. Your hair is gelled to look even more neat, but it just looks even more boring. And your glasses aren't even stylish. They're like old librarian glasses." Jared pointed out at his bewildered and annoyed secretary.

"Well, I'm sorry for not being sexy, Director! But even if I put any effort in that department, I still have limitations-" Tyler tried to explain, but was of course cut off by Jared.

"Limitations!?" Jared questioned disbelievingly. "You're a liar. Those glasses aren't even prescribed, am I right?" He said while taking his forefinger and thumb, and placing them directly under Tyler's chin to turn his head his way. Their faces were only an inch apart and he could feel Tyler's panicked breathing. "You can fool other people, but not me. Last night your glasses fell off while I was drinking from you and you could see fine."

Tyler was surprised since he didn't even notice such a thing because all his senses were too busy paying attention to his boss drinking from him. He blushed remembering the events that transpired that night followed by the outrage he felt afterwards. He tried to back up quickly, but hit the wall causing him to be cornered. "I... It's difficult to explain, but my glasses are to correct a small astigmatism. I get headaches, and..." Tyler tried to explain weakly, but was failing horribly.

"If you get headaches then why do you gel your hair so much it looks like it hurts-" Jared wondered at his secretary's antics.

"If I don't then they look completely messy, and..." Tyler was trying to think up something, but was failing miserably. There was an odd silence that followed.

Jared was looking speculatively at his secretary. He lit a cigar, and a small smile began to appear on his lips. "Hmm, my usually cool, capable, and composed secretary is panicking right before my eyes. I'm getting very curious as to why you are so adamant on this kind of style."

"I assure you that I am at my best."

'The problem is I look too good, apparently. Other people just don't seem to take me as seriously and completely ignore my capabilities by judging my looks instead.' Tyler quietly excused himself and left closing the door. 'Truth is, I didn't panic 'cause of the glasses, but because he touched me. I can understand how those men and women just let him do whatever he wants to them now. Every time, I approach him I keep being reminded of that night, and those feelings, whether I want to or not. But I'm different. I know the reason those feelings show up. They are to distract the victim from being aware of the vampire drinking from them. My body's reactions had nothing to do with my feelings. I need to find a logical way to explain these feelings. I have to...' Tyler thought. After being deep in thought Jeff, Jared's older brother and company manager, came by to have a little talk. Tyler made some tea for the siblings. "Excuse me, but I brought the tea." Tyler proclaimed happily, A warm smile was on his face because of a certain company manager's presence.

Jared growled obviously not happy with the way Tyler was oggling his brother. "Out!"

"Thank you, Tyler." Jeff replied warmly with a gentle smile. He turned to Jared having a discussion with him about being less brutal. " Don't you think you're too quick tempered? You should try to be more gentle with this business. Otherwise, the other company's employees will be affected as well. It will be a complete disaster for them."

"Ha! You're too naive, Jeff." Jared scoffed at him.

'The director doesn't miss a chance at bringing down humans, but he's even worse on his own brother.' Tyler thought sadly.