His Personal Assistant

Chapter 6: The Distraction & Disturbance.

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{At The Meeting Room}

Rogan was sitting at the main chair of the table as each worker presented the product with lots to explain and understand but... every time he tried to focus, his eyes seemed to shift from the presentation to Austyn sitting next to him, who was focused on the presentation while Rogan, on the other hand, was so focused on the way Austyn observed and listened to every little detail, writing down the disadvantages and advantages of the product, the way his eyelashes were so long it brushed his cheeks every time he closed them or looked down, Rogan hadn't even realized he was resting his face against the palm of his hand while staring at Austyn until everyone looked at the CEO for the approval of the product and tried to get his attention, Austyn noticed and rolled his eyes in annoyance. 

"Ah... my apologies, uhh- well overall, I think the product is good, continue." Rogan says, clearing his throat before focusing again. How could he be distracted by Austyn? that's weird, that's all Rogan could think about during that meeting, he was most certainly not focused at all but that doesn't mean he didn't try, he again and again tried to focus but he couldn't. His eyes kept going back to Austyn, examining every bit of his features, his eyes, his nose, his lips, his skin texture, but of course, he couldn't stop thinking of what Austyn really thought of him, the not being so 'Great' in his eyes, they've just met again after 14 years but this time it feels somewhat different, he felt as though he was getting along with him but apparently Austyn doesn't feel the same way.

Rogan was slowly starting to grow insecure after hearing what Austyn thinks of him in that elevator, He tried to brush off the feeling but it didn't help at all, his mind automatically goes back to that situation and overthinks every little moment. On the other hand, Austyn who never overthinks, he remembers then chooses to move on and forget, that's just the way he is, it's how he got through every year since school days but ever since the storage room he couldn't forget a single moment for some reason. "why is this fucker staring at me!? what does he want!?" Austyn thought to himself as he noticed from the side of his eye, he tries to not make it obvious that he knows, it seems to Rogan, no one can see that he was staring at Austyn.

Austyn puts his ink pen down harshly, annoyed that he can't focus on the presentation "Stop staring, I'm uncomfortable." he finally speaks, his eyes still on the presentation. "H-huh?! oh- I uhhh- Sorry uhh-." Rogan struggled to come up with an excuse, feeling flustered by the sudden response he received from Austyn, in other words, he was embarrassed that Austyn noticed he was staring. "what did you write down so far?" asked Rogan as he tried to look over at Austyn's notes "Nothing interesting, focus on the presentation." Austyn replied, sounding annoyed. Rogan gives him the look "What's with the attitude?" He asked, irritated.

"None of your fucking business." Austyn replies. "You know I could fire you if I wante-" Rogan continues before winching in pain at Austyn's fingers pinching his thigh from under the table "Focus. On. The fucking Presentation." Austyn says in a quiet tone as he glares at him. Rogan looks taken aback at Austyn "Oh? So you're the boss now, huh?" Rogan asks as he rests his back on the chair, still looking at him. "stop making everything a big fucking deal, we're at work, focus." Austyn says, his blood boiling but trying to control himself. And finally, there it is... the rage that Rogan felt again after 14 years, The rage that made him want to punch Austyn in the face repeatedly until he bleeds to death. 

"Who the fuck do you think you are?" Rogan asked, his fingers meddling with his paperwork as he eyed Austyn in anger. Austyn looks back at Rogan "Don't start." Rogan slams the table with his hand "Everyone out!! meeting dismissed." He says, not moving his eyes from Austyn's. Everyone quickly gathered their stuff and went out within seconds. "Why do you always wanna fucking make everything so complicat-" Austyn started before Rogan cut him off "Complicated? me? I'm complicated? did you forget who made everything so complicated in high school for no fuckin reason?" Rogan asked as he leans closer, his eyes still burning with anger.