The obsessed CEO

The Worst Mistake

Zara

I entered her office and it was stunning. It was spacious and I liked its dark aesthetics. I sat on the chair and she also sat down.

"You'll have to fill these forms" she said and brought out a file from her drawer.

I filled them and gave it back to her.
She scanned through it and placed it back on the table.

" It's been awhile since someone applied to be the secretary of this company, so Mr. Kieran, the CEO,performed it's functions" she paused.

He's not that bad.

" Those who came were all scandals and never wanted the best of this company." She added.

" That's so horrible" I played along.

" And I hope you are not like them? You are perfect for this job according to your qualifications" She asked me with a serious look.

"Y- yes " I stuttered and she nodded.
"Well, I don't really know your name" I changed the subject.

" I'm  Magdalene, the personal assistant of Mr. Kieran" she responded.

" I've worked with him for five good years." She added .

" I don't mean to be rude but, there are a lot of rumors about the CEO of this company and I want to know more about him before I work with him so that I don't piss him off." I admitted.

" Well, you are the only person who has asked me this question" she paused and took a deep breath.

" He's a difficult man, and he hates nonsense as well, he can fire you for just being late. He's a man of principles just like his father " she said and chuckled.

" These are the only few things I can tell you." She added.

So the rumors were true. Doubt it.
 
I gazed at her and her phone rang. She stretched out to pick it up.
She stood up and walked to the window to make the call so I also pretended to be busy.

She came back to the table after she ended the call.

" He's here" she simply said. " I'm a little busy so I can't lead you there. But you only have to take the elevator to the last floor, then ask the other workers to direct you " she explained.

" Sure," I said. " Then it's a good bye " I said and she nodded.

I opened the door and left her office. Outside was busy as hell but I could find my way to the elevator.

I pressed the button and it opened. I entered and just when it was about to close, a man pressed the button again and entered.

He was so handsome. He looked like a movie star but he was definitely a worker here.

He looked very masculine. He also wore a dark- colored suit which matched my outfit.

The elevator closed and it seemed like he was also going to the last floor.

" Good morning" I greeted although he was the one to greet first. He turned to look at me. I was caught off guard. He was definitely my type.

He had siren eyes, the ones I've cursed my mom for not giving me. Thanks mom! Your genes were really helpful. I sarcastically thought.

" Good morning" he said with a deep voice. Oh my God that was breathtaking. He's the one I've been waiting for.

He seems to be a quiet person.
" I'm new here." I broke the silence.

" Oh okay." He simply added.
He's so dry, I'll fix that.

" I really wanted to know how the CEO is, I heard the workers here are scared of him and his cold attitude as well, I mean why would a person act that way just because he's filthy rich" I blurted out and rolled my eyes in the thin air.

What I'd said might have shocked him? He just stood there dumbfounded.

" Is that what they say about him?" He asked.

"Yeah and I also heard he fires people for no reason plus he is a difficult man to convince." I spoke informally because he looked like someone my age.

He remained silent and stared at his watch several times.

We had reached the last floor. He quickly stormed out."Why?" I asked myself.

"Maybe he's just a little not my type or I'll fix this one too?" I asked myself.

I didn't bother myself about what happened in the elevator, all I cared about was gaining favor in the eyes of the CEO.

I asked one of the workers to direct me to his office as  I was instructed by Magdalene.

She directed me and I was finally there. I stood behind the door for some time.

I took in some deep breaths,made sure I looked formal as ever before I knocked on the door.

(Knocks on the door).

" You may enter" a manly voice spoke and I gulped. I was so nervous. I opened the door, entered and closed it behind me.

When I turned back I saw him standing beside the window looking at the town's view through those transparent windows.

I guess he loves nature. I saw a dark- colored coat on the couch. Seeing this confused me a lot.

" Good morning, sir," I politely greeted.

"You are Mrs Zara Larsson right?" He asked, still facing the window. This voice was very familiar but I was trying too hard to remember it.

"Yes please, I'm the one who-

" I know. I will only ask you some few questions and then your work starts tomorrow." He interrupted me.

He is indeed cold.

"I'm all ears sir," I politely said.

" I hope my personal assistant told you about the - he turned and his eyes met mine.

What the heck? He's the CEO. That...that elevator guy is the CEO. I've screwed up big time.  I expected him to be older than this.

I was so ashamed of myself at that moment. I hated my existence on planet Earth.

" You are the woman I met in the elevator" he realized.

" Interesting" he said and I felt so scared and sweaty at the same time.

" I- I'm sorry for what happened in the elevator, I'll just leave you don't have to force me" I said and stood up to leave.

" Wait!" He yelled with a deep voice and a volt moved through my body.

" Your interview is not over, it's over when I say it's over" he said calmly with a deep tone.

His calm voice is even worse than his wrathful voice. You know what? I wish I were dead now.