The Secretary and The CEO | Mikhaiah AU

The Workaholic

Chapter 1

"Mave!!!!!" can be heard throughout the whole mansion as Mr. Arjo Laxamana/Mr Laxamana called out.

"Nako po ser, eh hating gabi na po umuwi si Young Master kagabi ser" Nanay Feli says trying to reason out with her boss. "Kahit na Manang dapat sabay sabay nag aalmusalan, if she wants to work so hard she should also be able to have time for family" Mr. Laxamana says as he cuts his steak with his knife. "Hon please don't pressure her too much you know she's always been shy" Julie Laxamana says to her husband. "Paano matututo kung lagi niyong binibaby ni Manang" Mr. Laxamana says as he leans back and lets out a sigh. "Aya" Mr. Laxamana calls out. "Yes po sir?" Amaya De Ayala, Mr. Laxamana's secretary ask as she approaches the table. "Could you please go upstairs and paki-gising si Mave" Mr. Laxamana orders Aya and she immediately goes to Mave's room.

Aya knocks on the door. "Mave" she knocks again "Mave" she knocks now stronger "Maverick!" Aya shouts at the door, the door opens revealing the Laxamana heir. "I know I know I'm late for breakfast" she says as she leaves the room looking like she just got out of the bed. "Ms., today your father expects you to be with him sa shareholders meeting and-" Aya says as she follows Mave down the stairs. "Just give it to my secretary please" Mave says as they reach the first floor trying to avoid further conversation. "Ah eh your last secretary resigned, remember?" Aya says in her faint voice. "What was that?" Mave asks.

"Mave anak join us" Mrs. Laxamana says as she drags Mave to the table. "Of course, Mom" Mave sits and starts to get food. "Anong oras ka umuwi?" Mr. Laxamana asks in a serious tone. "I was just finishing a few project proposals Dad" Mave jokes as she eats. "You act as if you're a prisoner, daig mo pa incarcerated sa dalang ka namin makita" Mr. Laxamana says. "I am a prisoner of your expectations, Father" Mave says in a serious tone as she places her spoon down. The atmosphere solemn.

Someone enters the dining area. "Tito, good morning po" she greets them with a smile. "Oh Cal, come join us for breakfast" Mrs. Laxamana says to her niece. "It's ok po Tita I already had some before I came here" Cal Valencia, niece of Mrs. Laxamana, close cousin of Mave, sole heir to Valencia businesses. "Tara insan" Mave says as she leaves. "Maverick, I'll be waiting for you later. Now that you've graduated, maybe you should have a more supervisorial position" Mr. Laxamana says as he leans back and gives a serious look.

For years and years Mave and Cal have both studied in prestigious schools for business because their parents wanted to prepare them when they take over their companies, people and corporations. They have always been close, more like siblings, have always had each other's back, and have always been each other's safe place. Through their whole bloodline the two of them have always been loved for being smart and good kids, though a bit troublesome at times. Although to other people's eyes they're only privileged spoiled kids who are out of touch with how society is.

"What time should I drive you papuntang office mamaya?" Cal asks as they are being fitted by a tailor for suits at Forge and Foundry Co. a company of Cal's family. "Don't worry about it I'll go on my own" Mave says. "As if I'd let you, plus I have to attend it din naman so why not go together." Cal says as she looks at her self in the mirror. "You're invited to that meeting?" Mave asks. "Oo naman Dad wants me to learn from experience na din, he's making me sit in his place." Cal replies. "Ahhh bro I have to tell you something" Mave says in a serious tone. "Ano yun?" Cal says as she removes the suit.

"Ms. Laxamana" Aya says as she surprises them as she enters the shop. "Why are you always sneaking up on me woman" Mave says in a tired irritated tone. "Your father's waiting for you Ms. once again you are late" Aya says as she picks up Mave and Cal's stuff. "Late?? For the meeting??" Cal nervously asks. "That's what I was about to tell you bro.... Minove kasi ni Dad yung meeting I was supposed to tell you... " Mave says as she moves away from Cal. "Maverick!!!" Cal shouts as she chaises Mave out the shop. "Hays I always have to clean up after this two" Aya says as she follows the two to the car.

"Should I chain you to me?!" Mr. Laxamana says to Mave as they enter the office. "Dad if you think about it compared to the other times na na late ako, maaga na ko ngayon" she jokes as she sits in front of her father's table. "Sir" Aya calls out as she shyly enters the room. "Iiwan ko lang po itong mga papers, for the meeting" Aya says as she places the documents. "Amaya before you leave" Mr. Laxamana stops her. "I have a new assignment for you, for 4 years now you've helped me. Maybe it's time..." He says as he stands and approaches where Mave sits. "I'm assigning you as Mave's secretary." Mr. Laxamana says in a serious tone. "Po?" Aya shouts"What??" Cal and Mave shout.