The Elementary CEO
I woke up the same time that is needed for me to properly prepare myself for work. Alas sais y media pa lang ay tapos na akong magbihis at ang tanging ginagawa na lamang ay maupo sa sofa habang inuubos ang kapeng hinanda ko.
"Another unfortunate death had happened again and it was the same signature of the killer that is found at the victim. The police are working hard now to calm the citizens and said that, the police, are trying their utmost best to investigate these killings. Meanwhile, the police had advice each and everyone of us
to be careful ..." The female reporter said in the television.
I finished my cup of coffee and headed to work with that news on my mind. I've atleast heard the same thing over and over again about the killings happening and the signature the killer have left on the scene. At first, I really thought that they were just showing off, but with these many killings that's happening, I thought not.
Nang makarating sa loob ng building ay ilang mga goodmornings ang aking natanggap hanggang sa nakarating ako sa opisina. The lights was on, and I am surprised to see Mr. Givanne, he was reading a newspaper on his desk.
"Morning, Issa ..." He said.
"G-good morning, Mr. Gi- Black." I said, the first name basis was still very uncomfortable for me.
Nagpakawala siya ng buntong hininga at saka ibinaba ang dyaryo. His hair was properly brushed upwards showing his firm angled jawline and revealing his handsome forehead and deep set of eyes, likes his' ...
"How do I look?" He asked and showed me a very detailed insight of his perfectly made face of a God.
"Dashing, Sir." I complimented and went to my seat.
He gave a laugh at my answer and thanked me for my honest complement. I scrolled my calendar and checked his schedules for today, even though I always informed him of his next day schedules thorough the end of my work.
"I'll remind you, sir, that exactly 9 this morning you have a meeting with the CEO of Lee Inc. and- "
"I have a meeting-interview with the Joy Industry this 4 pm and that my schedule is clear at estimatedly 5 pm if the interview wont last long enough for 1 to 2 hours." Walang gana niyang sabi haban nilalaro ang ballpen sa daliri.
"Excellent, with that memory of yours, you wouldn't need a secretary sir." I sarcastically said and added the sir in the end.
"You sounded just like my brother, Issa." Tugon niya.
I cleared my throat and pretended to face my laptop. It was quarter to nine when he got up from his chair and wear his coat. Sinusundan ko lamang siya ng tingin habang tinitignan niya ang sariling repleksyon sa salamin.
"Get ready, Issa. Sasama ka sa akin sa Meeting Room." He said and buttoned his coat.
Tumango ako at inayos ang mga gamit ko.
"Ready, Ms. Lieberg?"nakangising tanong ni Sid Givanne at nang tumango ako ay nauna siya sa pinto at pinagbuksan pa ako.
I blushed in embarrassment because of how he treats me. For pete's sake, I'm he's employee and he's here; opening the door for me. Tumatawa siyang sumabay sa lakad ko habang binabati siya ng mga nakakasalubong namin.
"My, my, I made my brother's girl blush ... Dyma will kill me." He chuckled and greeted back the next persons that greeted him.
Nang makarating kami sa MR ay kami palang dalawa ang nandoon. Umupo siya sa isang sofa na kulay itim. Originally, I think the cushion can occupy three persons pero dahil sa laki ng buka ng hita niya ay halos isa nalang ata ang kasya sa sofa.
"Sit here, Issa." Aya niya at tinap ang natitirang espasyo sa tabi niya.
Tumango ako at ipinagpilitang ikasya ang sarili ko, upong kwatro lang. Half an hour had passed but the supposedly client was late, very. Sir Givanne keeps on glancing at his watch and fixing his eyes on the door.
"He's late." Buntong hininga niya at tumayo. "Tara na, Issa, I guess I will have to think about the project again. I really hate late comers." He said and was about to take a step when the door opened.
"S-sir! I- I'm sorry we're late ..." saad ng isang lalaking nakacoat and tie habang hinahabol ang hininga.
"I told you I will drive my Lambhorgini, didn't I?" Tinig ng isa pang bagong dating habang may iniikot na susi sa daliri.
"A very nice first impression there." Malamig na saad ni Sir Givanne habang nakapamulsa.
A guy in a blue coat and tie smirked and slightly bow his head.
"Aigoo, we're very sorry for arriving this late ... we have an arguement of picking the car I would ride for today, you know, to mix with my outfit. I hope you let it pass." He said boastfully.
"I could not let this pass, not with you. How dare a kid like you be late for some stupid reasons. Do you want me to teach you a lesson kid!?" He asked and then raised his hand in the air but withdrew it back when he saw the guy in blue coat and tie shield himself.
"Oh, my hand sort of ... slipped. I hope you let it pass." Nakangiting sabi niya at ginaya ang tono ng lalaki kanina.
"Sir, can we ... continue our meeting now?" Tanong ng lalaking kasama niya.
"Continue? Don't kid with me. You have wasted 30 minutes of my precious time. If you want a meeting, request one again. I don't tolerate late comers. Go back to school so they could teach you proper lesson, elementary boy." Malamig na sagot nito at naunang maglakad.
"Issa, lets go!"
