Royals'

Fifteen.

"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both." -Niccolo Machiavelli

Slowly sipping my terrible cup of coffee, I sat impatiently awaiting November's arrival. I glanced at my watch on my wrist for the umpteenth time, then groaned. This is what I deserve from being so lenient with meeting rules.

"I'm here sexy mama!" I heard loudly behind me, not bothering to turn around, I closed my eyes and waited for November to find her position in front of me. Opening them with extreme slowness when I felt her presence, I scowled at how poorly dressed she was for this occasion.

"November, were you not aware that you would be having a meeting with your boss this evening?"

"Yeah of course girl, why else would I be up in here?" She asked opening a packet of sugar and pouring it's continents upon the oak table.

"Then why are you wearing sweatpants and a hoodie? A dirty one at that."

"Chill Bihh...Chill, I haven't done my laundry yet. I'm wearing the same pair of underwear from yesterday, matter of fact." Scrunching up my face with disgust, I opened my mouth to speak, but she beat me to it, adding,

"It's not dirty tho, I flipped it inside out."

"November, please." I stated holding up my palm.

"My bad, what's this meeting about anyway?" She asked, folding her arms across her chest.

"I wanted to remind you of your position at the company. I am highly aware of the close bond that we have formed over these past few years, but at the end of the day, you are my assistant and I am still your boss. Cymplicity Entertainment is expanding globally, so I will have a lot of important people floating in and out of the main headquarter. With that being said, I need you on your best behavior November as well as you in compliance with our dress code. Coming to any formal event such as meetings, dressed as you are will not be permitted."

"Well dang, let me write all of dat down." She chuckled.

"Termination will be your consequence." Taking one last sip of my coffee, I tossed a twenty on the table then walked out of the small cafe. Holding my hand up to signal my personal driver, I smoothed down my plaid skirt with the palm of my hand, looked up the clear sky and smiled. Today I was feeling very powerful.

When it pulled up next to the curb in front of me, I nodded my head at Sean as he stepped out of the company SUV, walked around then opened the door for me. Getting comfortable, I pulled out my blackberry then typed a quick message to Sherwin.

12:01 Me- Missing you :*

Smiling to myself, I looked around the interior of my BMW X 5, a little gift from Mason, while I waited for a reply from Sherwin.

"Mrs.Royals' is the temperature suitable enough for you?" Sean asked, peering up at me from the rear view mirror.

"It will do, Sean. Thank you." Feeling a vibration on my lap, my smile quickly turned into a frown when I realized it was only Mason that had texted me.

12:10 Massie- Dinner date tonight?

Eyebrow raised, I replied with,

12:11 Me- Why?

12:11 Massie- I have to have a reason to take my wife out? If you don't want to go out to dinner, that's fine. We could go roller skating or something, I just want to spend time with you Yasmine.

Blushing at his attempt at romance, I sent him a text agreeing to go out with him tonight. Leaning back in my seat once more, I enjoyed the short ride to my company's headquarter.