L A T E N I G H T S E C R E T A R Y

14 - Missing You

After making that oath to himself Tyler spent the past month working as hard as ever without trying to contact Jared in any way. However, his patience can only last so long...

"Manager Gordon! I believe these are the folders you were looking for." He said handing them to a dark skinned fierce looking man with a shaved head.

"Ah, yes. Thank you."

'It's been more than a month and Jared still hasn't contacted me. I'm uneasy, angry, and frustrated... but I'm alright. I already tried looking for him and the results were just disappointing. All I can do now is wait for him to call me..... if he calls me....' Tyler tried to fool himself, but there was always something in him that doubted and was utterly terrified at being thrown away. His past doubts that he has tried so hard to bury were once again surfacing, but before it could completely arise something startled him.

"Tylee! Sorry, but could you please look at these? It's very urgent!" A man said and showed him some documents.

"Understood, I can manage these in an hour or so."

"Thanks so much!" The man said and was a little embarrassed. After expressing his gratitude he walked away off to continue the rest of his work.

'I may have just stayed here temporarily, but everyone still welcomed me with open arms. I can't keep thinking of Polverini Corp. while I'm here. It'll feel like a betrayal. I have to concentrate on my work...' Tyler thought determined and began working once again. As he worked his mind was preoccupied with his past experiences with Jared. Before he could stray any deeper he shook his head and reminded himself, 'Jared told me to wait, and I am going to keep that promise. I'll be brave and wait for him'.

"I believe that one of the main problems in the office before efficiency is the software. This is the data analysis of the last five months. Therefore you need to..." He stated to a fellow employee. Turning to another one he said, "The analogue data has to be processed to digital data. Please, take care of it."

"Will someone please take care of these data sheets!" Someone called out to any volunteers that weren't too busy.

"I'm almost done here, so I'll take it." And of course, the one who answered was Tyler. Being as oblivious and distracted as he was, he never noticed a few eyes watching his every move. One of them being a certain dark raven-haired President with ocean blue eyes.

"Looks like Allyn is back in his element." A guy named Trevor commented with a bit of amazement in his tone.

"That's so much like him..." Another one answered, a shaggy haired blond named Clark.

"Tyler!" Tom called.

"Yes, sir?" Tyler questioned wondering what the President wanted with him.

Instead of answering Tom merely called Tyler over and began walking him away from the office towards a lounging area with vending machines and a view of the city.

"President?" Tyler asked curiously and was gently pushed to sit down on a chair and was handed a steaming hot coffee.

Tom was standing right behind Tyler and looked toward the floor to ceiling window with the beautiful panoramic city view.

After waiting a moment Tyler asked again, "Ehm, President Welling...?"

"You know, my puppy... She gets really carried away when it comes to playing with her chew toy that even when she's out of breath and panting, she just doesn't stop. When, I try to take it away she barks at me, and if I don't heed the warning she bites. Anyway, I'm just saying why don't you try to have some more fun and take things more leisurely." Tom advised hoping he got through and cheered silently when he saw the understanding in his employee's very green eyes.