The Assistant's Dilemma

Ch.24

(Third person)

It was 8am on a Wednesday and it has now became a same shit different day type of week for Giovanni as well as Courtney.

Giovanni wakes up thinking about her , walks into the building hoping she's here knowing she's not. He hopes Kim has news about her but she doesn't. He hopes Courtney decides to call him or at least answer his text but she doesn't.

This is an unusual feeling for him. The closest thing is when he was married. There's something about Courtney , he can't describe it and he also doesn't want to. He just wants to feel it but it's hard right now. He wants to see her , touch her , kiss her , and just be in her presence.

Now for Courtney she wakes up with the situation on her mind , thinking of ways to fix it but gets no where. She walks around her house trying to distract herself but no matter how hard she tries it doesn't get any easier. Was she really just another fuck? Just another assistant? It kills her when she thinks about how she feels used and played with after letting her guard down to him.

Courtney knows she can't stay on 'Vacation' any longer than this week. She needs to go back to work , she can't afford her paycheck being any less than what it is. Being in this house with her thoughts is also driving her insane. She is dreading the day she has to go back to work.

Not only does she have to see him , she has to be in his office , be around him , she works for him. Her job is to be by his side and make sure he has what he needs and gets done what he needs to get done.

It's not just walking past him a couple times a day , it's sitting across from his desk for hours. Having conversations with him about his upcoming meetings and newest projects. It's about helping him write papers and make sure he reaches his deadlines. It's all about him all day.

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Now back at the office Courtney's best friend Angelina walks in needing to pick up something for best friend. Courtney made sure to let Kim know Ang would be around some time today.

Angelina makes her way to the receptionist desk and is greeted with a smile "you must be Angelina correct?" Kim ask her

"Correct, here to pick up something for Courtney"

"Yes , now I will be right back. I'm gonna go grab it for you. One moment" Kim excuses herself and walks to some room further down.

As Angelina stands there Giovanni walks out of the Elevator and spots her. He knows that's Angelina , he's seen her a few times or Courtney has showed him pictures. More importantly he knows she's seen and talked to Courtney.

This could be an opportunity to find out what Courtney been up to and how she is. So he takes the opportunity to approach Angelina.

"Umm , Angelina right?"

They make eye contact and Angelina squints her eyes in confusion "uh yeah , who are you?"

She doesn't know who he is. Courtney never showed a picture of Gio to Angelina or even described him to her. Only think she's ever said about him was that he's hot.

He puts his hand out and Angelina shakes it "my name is Giovanni , Giovanni Ford" he says

Angelina's eyes widened and she quickly takes her hand away from his "you're the bastard that hurt my best friend?!"

He doesn't blame her for the nickname. "Listen-"

"Oh no you listen to me! You hurt her and you have the nerve to speak to me. Courtney is an amazing person and did not deserve your bullshit just because you wanted a quick fuck with her newest assistant!"

"That's not how it is"

"She told me everything! She is not the first girl you have done this to!"

"I know that but I promise this is different, I didn't have sex with her because she was just my assistant. I actually care for her a lot I swear" he starts "at first I'll admit it was like before but I got to know her and I grew actual feelings for her"

Angelina just looks at him with her arms crossed

"Please just tell her call me or at least text me , I just wanna talk to her. I can explain everything"

Angelina rolls her eyes and sighs "I'll tell her but don't get your hopes up and expect her to reach out to you" she says as Kim Finally comes back

"Oh Mr .Ford this is Angelina , Ms.Rhodes's friend" Kim introduces the two not knowing what just went down.

"Yes we've met" he says and Angelina takes the box from Kim's hand

"Thank you" Ang smiles and proceeds to walk out the door. Giovanni watches her leave before turning to Kim

"Can I ask for a favor please?"

"Of course Mr.Ford"

"Email Ms.Rhodes for me , tell her get in contact with me as soon as possible please"

"Will do , any specific reason?"

"Umm work related things , just wanna give her a heads up before she comes back"

"Sounds good , I'll get the email sent by the end of the day" she nods

"Thank you"

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(Courtney)

There's a knock at my door and luckily I'm already right next to it. I open it to reveal Angelina with a box in her hand

"You're the best" I smile as she hands me the box and walks in

"Yes yes I know" she shuts the door and gives me hug after I set the box down.

We pull apart and she sighs "what?"

"So you're ....... Boss came up to me today" my eyes widened when she says that

"Giovanni did?"

"Yeah while Kim went to the back to get the package for me"

"Well what did he say?"

We both take a seat on my couch before she turns to me "basically that yes at first he just wanted to fuck another assistant but he ended really falling for you and he cares about you a lot" She tells me

"That's it?"

"Oh and he said to tell you that he really wants you to call him or at least text him back. He said he really wants to talk and wants to explain"

I kinda don't know what to say. Do I call him? Or text him? Or do I just let it go and do neither?

"what the fuck do I do" I say quietly as I put my face into my hands

"Whatever you want , if you wanna call him and hear him explain then do it but if you don't then don't" Angelina says "Or just let him explain and you don't have to say anything....... Yet at least"

"I have to go back to work on Monday , maybe I should talk to him before hand"

"You have time to think , it's only Wednesday , take your time"