The Boss' Nerd

The Fiancée

The weekend did not come in handy for her. Because of her dilemma, she lost the bet despite trying so hard to have a comeback. She was so disappointed to herself that even Paolo can't cheer her up. Two races and both did not go on her favor. She lost 20 grand because of that gigolo. Good thing though, her brother won and gave half of the money she lost and was promised a new race at the end of the week again. And since Maine is Maine, she pushed the thought at the back of her head and schooled herself to get ready for this day. She is ready for her disguise when her phone rings.

Maine : Hello?
Mr. Mendoza : Are you ready? I am already on the way to the building...
Maine : Yes.
Mr. Mendoza : You better be, young lady. I want you to meet me at the office before 8am.
Maine : Yes, Tatay ( her voice sounded too formal and cold) I need to go now to be able to meet you before 8am.
Mr. Mendoza : Good. See you in an hour then. Take care of yourself.

The call was done and was about to resume on putting her disguise when her phone rang again...

Maine : Hello..
Paolo : Hello yourself... What's with the cold facade over the phone?
Maine : Bes, don't start with me, I am about to freak out!
Paolo : Then freak out! Hahahaha...
Maine : Bes, if you are just beside, I will box your ears.
Paolo : Hahaha... Anyways, I just called to wish you goodluck! Hahaha...
Maine : Shut up!
And then hang up the phone, fuming... And then as if all the gods are conspiring to what she is feeling right now, her phone rang again...

Maine : One more taunt and you'll be dead before the day is done!
Mr. Faulkerson : Wohhh! So early for a threat, young lady!
Maine : Ohhh... Sorry about that Tito... I just woke up at the wring side of the bed... Ummm, what do you want, Tito?
Mr. Faulkerson : We need you early this morning... We will be meeting the fiancée of my son today and I need to have a levelheaded assistant today to put my son in place until the meeting is done!
Maine : Oh... (If she was not the "fiancee" this would be hilarious). Don't worry Tito, I will be there! Even if I don't want to...
Mr. Faulkerson : What do you mean? But then, we need you here... Be here before 8am... Thank you, young lady...
Maine : See you...

And this pissed her off more and decided to look more dreadful... "Let me see what will the three of you will do once you see me!" Maine said inwardly, hate evident on her eyes...

At the Faulkerson's residence, Richard Jr., is busy thinking of how he would lure her "fiancée" on giving him full reign on the company.  He will be cooperative, yes, to make sure that the company will go down on his hands and will leave everyone, including this "bitch" in a ditch once he succeed on his plans.  He will make sure that everyone will pay for the death of his mother.  His eyes soften as he think of his mother.  His pillar of strength and his light was no longer on his grasp as she was consumed of the "c".  She was already on the way to her deathbed when they discover the truth and can't do nothing aside from waiting for a miracle to happen.  Apparently, his dad was so busy reigning his empire that he forgot he is also a husband.  A husband to her dying mother, but then don't have even time to care for her.  Hatred was again building up on his eyes and his resolution was once again cemented.  He will avenge the death of his beloved mother by destroying his father's empire!  And with that thinking, he is ready to deal in whatever comes his way!

Maine, was and still the first to arrive.  Her motorbike give her such privilege since the traffic as usual is hell.  But unlike before that she change her clothes upon arriving the building, she just toss the key to Kuya Eric and went up!  She want to surprise everyone on her garb today.  Ano pa ba ang mas malala sa pagiging fiancee ng isang gigolo! Kaya kahit ano sabihim nila tungkol sa hitsura niya, wala na siyang pakialam!

She readied herself for what will be the worst to happen on this meeting.  She hid herself beside her filing cabinet to check their reactions.  Mr. Faulkerson and Richard Jr., was first to arrived.  They both looked awkward and they have the same frown on their faces.  She almost smile.  They look almost the same except their auras.  The senior looks more loose than the junior, although the junior is the gigolo, he still exudes that "you don't know me" attitude, while the senior look more approachable and nice.  She is still comparing them mentally when her Tatay arrived.  The seniors, since they were friends, hit it off right away, while the junior was still wearing a frown. 
"Is this Richard, Jr.,?" Mr. Mendoza said.
"Hello, Sir! Pleasure to meet you!" Richard Jr said.
"Good morning, young man!" Mr. Mendoza shake hands with him and she saw him frown before her Tatay let go of his hand.
"Where's your daughter, compadre?" The Senior inquired. And that's Maine's cue to show herself.

"So everyone is here! Hello, everyone!" Maine said, facing the gentlemen.

"What the --?" Richard Jr, said upon seeing her beside her filing cabinet.
"Hello, Maine...!" Richard Senior said, greeting her secretary.

"NICOMAINE DEI CAPILI MENDOZA! What is this all about? And what are you wearing????!!! " Mr. Mendoza said, his voice booming with shocked.

"Wait... What???!!!" The Faulkerson were both surprised...