THE CEO

CHAPTER 5

*TRISHA'S POV*

I got to work as early as possible. I make my way up to the Last floor humming happily as I enter the elevator.

Getting to the top floor i see the Secretary which i now know her name to be Victoria.

"Hey Miss Victoria. Good morning" I said as I smile widely at her. Oh well, she gave me the great news.

"Oh hey Miss Waston. You are here early today. Good job"

"Well as they always say, the early bird get the largest worm, or in this case.... Coffee" I showed her the Box of coffee I got on my way to work this morning.

"Wow. I'm impressed,i just hope you equally impress Mr Gardner." I handed her one cup of coffee.

"I hope so. By the way,is he in?"

"Yes he is. He should be expecting you now"

"Well I guess I should get to work"I make my way to the CEO's office

"Oh and Miss Waston" I stopped to look at her

"Yes..."

"It's "Mrs" Victoria" she said as she showed me her ring finger "I'm married"smiling widely at me like she just won a lottery.

"Oh,my bad. Well Mrs Victoria....."

"You can just call me Victoria" interrupting me before I could even finish my sentence

"Ok?" I replied in more of a question-like manner "Victoria, I should really go to Mr Gardner's office now"

"Oh yeah. Later" she turned away from me and started typing away. I made my way to Mr Gardner's office. I took in a deep breath before knocking on the door. I hear a quiet"come in" before I open the door and entered the office. Though i saw his office yesterday,i can't help but be awed by how beautiful it looks.

"Good morning sir" I said trying to sound professional

"Good morning? What's so good about the morning. I expect you to be here before me,but you come waltzing your way in here over an hour after I arrive. Miss Waston,need I tell you I do not tolerate tardiness."

"B-but sir. I was told to arrive at 8 in the mor........"

"When did I give you the permission to talk?"

"S-s-orry sir" I automatically felt the tears build up in my eye. I was never this weak

"Your sorry wouldn't make me million's Miss Waston. So, I assume you have met with Mrs Victoria." I nodded yes

"Can't you speak Miss Waston?. Or have you lost the ability to talk?"

"Yes sir. I-i mean no sir. I have met with Miss Victoria" I mentally slap myself for showing such weakness

"Well go meet her. She will show you around and also give you my schedule"

"Ok sir" I said as I quickly make my way out of the office. Never in my life have I been scared In my life. Except for my fear of bugs.

Walking out of his office with my mood definitely spoilt I make my way to Mrs Victoria for my orientation
"Hey Victoria. Mr Gardner asked of you to show me around and give me his schedule"

"Ohh I see your brief meeting didn't go that well. Anyways you will get used to it soon enough. He isn't the type to be friendly or more or less smile. Okay follow me let me show you around" she said noticing my sad demeanor.

Without saying a word I followed her as she showed me my office which is next door to Mr "CEO". The office was definitely my scene. It was not as big compared to Mr Gardner's but it was cozy and with a few touch ups of mine It will be just perfect.

Moving on, Victoria showed me around from the cafeteria which was more like a 5 star restaurant, to the different departments in the company. I won't lie I was quite impressed at what Mr Gardner had in the company. Well, Gardner and co is a multi billion dollar company which deals with the production of Cars. I expect nothing less. Mr Gardner also has several other business including hotels, restaurants and even an orphanage home. I know right, who knew Mr CEO had a heart.

After what felt like Hours i was finally done with my orientation and Victoria handed me Mr Gardner's schedule and I have to say that man is really busy.

Settling in my office I tried to make some minor arrangements like sort out some files and organize a few folders when I hear a beep. I look around my office and I find a landline phone at the corner of my desk. I listened for a beep again to be sure it was from that phone and not less than 3 secs it beeped again. Picking up the phone
"Hello Trisha waston speaking how may I help you?" I said in the most professional tone I could mutter

"Come to my office now" the voice on the other end replied with so much authority. Nobody had to tell me twice that it was Mr Gardner. Without wasting anymore time I rushed to his office. He did say he hates tardiness *insert best eye-roll here*

Knocking on his door I hear a brief "come in" on the other end. Proceeding into his office I am welcomed with a death glare so intense i am sure it could bore a hole inside me. After possibly a decade I finally broke the silence

"Hmmmm you called for me?"

"What time is it?" He asked staring at me intensely. Feeling confused I looked over my watch... oh my God!! It was 20 mins past lunch time and on the schedule I had to get his lunch from McGarry's restaurant down the street. Feeling like a little girl who just got cut watching Tv past bed time, I looked up back to my boss who may fire me on my first day at the job

"Hmmm s-sir i c-c-can ex..."

"Miss Waston, I believe I asked for the time?" He said cutting me off

"It's 1:20 pm sir"

"And I want to believe you have my lunch behind you right now?"

Ohhh snap... should I just quit this job now. I felt like blotting out of his office and just going somewhere far far away. I don't get why I feel so intimidated by him but he just has this Aura around him.

"Well No sir. But I have a really good explanation for why. Mrs Victoria took me round the whole company and this place is sooo huge I must say. How could you acquire such a masterpiece at a strategic location? Well I shouldn't be asking questions, that's not the point. The point is the orientation took a while and I lost track of time and then I was settling in my office and I haven't even had the time to eat and I'm starvingg but wh..."

"Enough!!" He said banging his fist on his desk making me squirm as I realized I was rambling this whole time.

"Miss Watson do you know why I gave you this job?" He asked. I nodded no

"I gave you this job because you looked like you need the job and the money not because you possess any special skill. I mean look at what you are wearing" he said looking at me distastefully " Now I'm not the type of man to take on a charity case but i decided to give it a try. Since you have arrived you have showed me nothing but unprofessionalism and as the hour runs by I regret employing you at every passing minute. Like you know I am a very busy man and I don't need a personal assistant who will drag me back.Now if you don't want me to regret it completely I advise you take this job more seriously. With whatever time left I expect you to get me my food. Leave my office"

With whatever dignity I had I walked out of his office feeling the tears threatening to pour down like a water fall at any moment. Not wanting to waste any more time I make my way down to the lobby. Looking out I see the rain falling " I didn't even take my umbrella" I said to my self "Well I have to do what I have to do" making my way out of the company I was already drenched in rain even before making my way over to the restaurant. Whatever tread I was hanging on cut lose as at that moment.....

I cried.

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