City Full of Grey

Bad Decisions

I imagine this skyscraper as the Grey Empire
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Alyssa's POV

My first day of work was exhausting. That Carter Vanderbilt was unbelievable after asking me for coffee he buzzed me to bring two exotic dancers to his floor, but as soon as I brought them I quickly left. I am no expert; however, he is abusing his power as the owner of a million dollar company. Honestly the way all these hormonal females look at him when he walks past the halls is mind boggling. Half of these ladies are married with children and giving a 25 y/o hungry eyes. But, I wonder what ever happened to his father? I remember when he looked distraught about being compared to his father. Growing up in Boston his father James Vanderbilt was in charge and everyone feared him. Last I heard was a tragic accident happened and details of that night never spoke out. Is that why Carter is as cocky as he is?

Jumping out of my queen sized bed I hop into the shower washing away all my stress and pain. After my hot shower I take out a pair of black lingerie which I stole. I am no stealer, but I was in need of a nice pair of lingerie I felt guilty. But when you runway from home and have absolutely nothing but 500 dollars which you spent, it's rough. My past is nothing to share, but the scar on my neck  is a daily reminder of what I ran away from.

"Alyssa!" A voice calls from beyond my walls. I rush into a pair of ripped jeans and a nice buttoned up white shirt.

"Yes Hailey!" Hailey, is one of my best friends who I rent an apartment with in the City of New York. She owns a law firm downtown and when she found out about my incident she took me in.

Hailey walks into my room, "Girl, I can't believe your working for thee Carter Vanderbilt one of New York's bachelors and richest young owner! Um darling, you are not wearing that!" She looks me up and down in disgust.

"What do you mean?" I question.

"This outfit doesn't scream 'I work for the Grey Empire'!"

"But he told me yesterday not to wear tight clothes or he'll, ya know." I point to my lower region laughing.

"Who cares, hold up!" Hailey runs out of the room and comes back 2 minutes later holding up a black dress.

"Now it's tight, but it's adorable. He'll just have to deal with it so you'll be fine." She hands me the black dress.

"thank you!" I hug her.

"I am off to work, chao !"

I slip into the black dress, which Hailey was right it's tight, but it's absolutely gorgeous and the smile on my face says it all. I apply foundation, concealer, bronzer, blush, rosie color lipstick and mascara. Then I blow dry my blonde locks till it's straight and dry. Brushing out my hair I set my hair in front so my scar can be covered. I look at my glasses and decide not to wear them. My mother always complemented me about my green eyes, since that's a gene we both share. I just wish she were here to save me from the damage that was inflected on me physically and emotionally. A tear sneaks out of the corner of my eye. I wipe it away and faintly smile.

I gather my things and walk out the apartment. Calling for a taxi, thankfully one stopped. I opened the door and got in, "To the Grey Empire please."

The taxi cab pulls up to the Empire , I hand him 20 dollars and exit the vehicle. Crap, it's 8:58. Carter told me if I'm not there when he's there which is 9 I'm done for.

Running towards the entrance I put my hands to pull the handle, but a hand beat me to it, "I see you made it." A familiar husky voice spoke.

I take my hand and push a strand of hair behind my ear, "I am a rule follower."

"After you, Blondie." He points to the door holding it open. Carter may be stubborn, but he is acting out. I just need to know why?

We both enter the empire and 'Good Morning', smiles, and waves were greeted towards Carter, but for me it was confusion and cold icy stares  beings passed around.

"Mr. Vanderbilt" a middle aged woman comes up to him, she gives me a weird look before speaking again, "I left files on your desk and a call came in asking for you he's on hold currently."

"Thanks, follow me.. what's yours name again?" He questions with his famous smirk.

"It's Alyssa..." wow.

As we enter the elevator I can't help but notice Carter in a suit is quite attractive, wait what am I saying he is my boss I am just a struggling adult who runs away from her problems. I slowly look at him blushing.

"Alyssa might I say you look ravishing in that dress." Carter glances to me biting his bottom lip.

"Carter, let's be professionals ok."

"Jeez, it's just a compliment." he scoffs, "Where's your glasses by the way?" he frowns.

The elevator door buzzes open after what it feels like an eternity, "Oh look we arrived at your office." I say ignoring the awkward question.

I set my things onto a desk by a bookshelf in his office and decide to take a clear look at his room. It's huge, and the view from outside his Windows are just gorgeous. I continue to look around until a hand wraps around my waist and I tense up. It's all too familiar.

Carters low husky voice rings into my left ear, "What's wrong?." He questions, "you acted as if I were to hurt you." His tone is almost too concerned when he notices how tense I was.

I pull away from his grip, "Look, I don't know you and you clearly don't know me, I am just your assistant and your my boss. Like I said let's keep it professional."

"Alright blondie. I shouldn't of done that any way. Can you place a call for Jasmine Ian, I have a few papers to file and this call I need to take." He throws me his phone and I thankfully catch it.

I open his phone and go through his contacts and after a minute I find Jasmine Ian. I dial.

After a few rings, Jasmine answers, "Hello, Carter?"

"It's his assistant, he asked me to call you."

"Oh yes, Alyssa you must be? I am jasmine his best friend. Tell him I won't be able to attend the Costume Gala downtown tonight. thank you." she hangs up chuckling.

How does she know my name? I am confused. That's odd.

"um jasmine canceled."

Carter pours a drink of what it looks like to be scotch into his glass cup and drinks it, "Why would she do that to me?" his brows furrow pouring another one chugging it. I walk over to him helplessly.

"Look I can call another one of your, lady friends an-" Carter cuts me off, "No need, they are one night stands, but you are my assistant. And you do as I say so will you, actually no you are coming with me to the Gala tonight. I'll have a dress picked out for you, trust me I have taste. Be ready, my limo will come and get you at 6. till then you are dismissed." He gets up from his desk and walks over to me.

I begin to blush once again, "but I..." he places his hand onto my shoulder, "no buts...Just go."

Following his orders I enter the elevator. Carter stands in the middle of his office with his hand in his suits pocket smirking.

Oh boy. what have I gotten myself into.