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#3

Matt Damon as Brandon Hall on the side ;)

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The next few weeks passed without any disturbance. Alec or should I say Mr. Hunt didn't bother me and just concentrated on his work. David Hunt, my previous boss, retired after a month since Alec started working and Alec took his father's place in the company. Alec was a gentleman sometimes but other time he was just an annoying and irritating jerk. He never let me sit down for few minutes to take my breath. He always needed something whether it's coffee, or some file or paperwork. I should not complain I was his secretary but still that man made me work like a pack mule. The worst thing was I couldn't help but feel like he keeps staring at me for some reason. Maybe he likes me, nah that's not it, I hope that's it; it would be so nice to marry a rich man like him, wouldn't it? Or maybe he thinks I am not trustworthy or something. But I felt self-conscious whenever I was around him. So I become happy whenever the weekend was near and getting to stay at home for two full days without having to worry about anything was really relaxing until...

"Ms. Adams, are you free this weekend?" Alec asked me while I was arranging his files on the shelf.

"Well it depends. Why you ask?" I asked skeptically.

"Please don't get the wrong idea. I was thinking of having a party at my place and I need you to organize it. It will not be a part of your job so you'll get paid." He said frowning at me.

"I am sorry sir but I have plans to laze around on my couch all weekend." I said flatly making sure that he'll realize that I don't want to spend time with him or for him.

"I am really sorry for interrupting your fine weekend. You'll have to do this or I will just make you work here in the office." He had an evil smile on his face that said you have to work.

"What? You can't do that." I said gloomily.

"Look it's very important. And you are getting paid it's not like I am forcing you."

"Well you are forcing me. Fine I will do it but you'll have to double the price." I said as he had mentioned about me getting paid. I hoped that he won't do it but he had all the money in the world.

"Great we have a deal." He said shaking my hand. I scowled at him as I left his office.

Later on he gave me ride to his home and I was surprised not to a big mansion. It was conveniently a big house. There was a big backyard with a pool. Interior was quite fascinating. Alec told me that his mom, Mrs. Hunt, decorated the house herself. It had almost six to seven bedrooms with attached bath, a large kitchen, a library which obviously belonged to Alec. And it also had servant quarters too. Even though their house looked simple from outside but from inside it sure looked like a palace.

I started with my work, busting my ass all Thursday afternoon and the whole Friday I was able to organize a wonderful party as Alec had hoped. He just mentioned it was a welcome party and I did all the work according to my likes. And thankfully he never questioned my methods. But he invited me saying 'You had to there or else I'll cut your salary'. I tried to think of something to use as an excuse to bail on the party but I couldn't. The money I was getting was my right; I had worked my ass off for that. The final verdict was I had to attend the party in 'nice clothes' I quote his words.

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I was dressed in my blue sleeveless dress that came just above my knees. It had embroidery on the front and also on hem of the dress as well that sparkled a little in the light. I applied makeup to my satisfaction. I wore black heels that Brandon had gifted me on my birthday; well technically I forced it out from him. I had straightened my hair and then put small curls at the end so that my hair cascaded beautifully down my shoulder.