The Secretary (ON HOLD)

Meetings

DIANNE'S POV

I woke up pretty early, to prepare myself for work. I checked my calendar, Mr. Sugg had two morning meetings with clients, and then a few hours for us to plan the next week. I had a cup of coffee, and facetimed my parents in Australia, while I ate my breakfast. I hadn't really talked to them in a few weeks, because of the time difference, just the occasional text message.

"hi mum, hi dad"
"hi dot, how are you?"
"good, I got a new job actually, as a secretary actually" I officially start working with my new boss today. I already started last week, but he was away on a business trip so his old secretary showed me the things she could while he wasn't here."
"that's great dot, I'm so prod of you" my dad said.
"dot, have you moved?" my mom asked, looking confused. Crap, I hadn't told them about the breakup yet.
"yeah, new apartment came with the job, it's very nice actually, and rent free! I kind of had to move anyway, I found him in bed with his costar." my voice cracked a little.

"Oh, Dianne, I'm so sorry, are you all right?" mom said, looking concerned. Dad had an angry look on his face.
"yeah, I'm okay, it was probably for the best anyways. At least it gave me an excuse to end the relationship, to be honest I think I was holding on to it because I didn't have anything else to hold on to. I'm going to be pretty busy with this new job, lots of traveling. So, it might be a while until I can call you again. I love you, and miss you, bye"
"we love you too, take care" they said in unison as I ended the call.

I put everything in the dishwasher and went into my closet. I put on a light blue button up, a black pencil skirt and some nude heels. I put my hair up into a sleek bun and did a natural makeup look. I grabbed my phone, my planner and my purse. I was the first one to arrive, Mr. Suggs first meeting was in 30 minutes. I decided to grab myself another cup of coffee as I waited. I turned the computer on, checked my email. Nothing important.

I heard some steps coming towards me, I looked up. Oh my god, was the elevator guy my new boss? Or one of his clients arriving early for the meeting. He was looking at his phone. Good morning, I said. He jumped a little and looked up. The shock on his face was hilarious, he did not expect me to be here then. "Are you my new secretary?"
"I'm guessing you are Mr. Sugg?"
"Mr. Sugg, I like the sound of that. But yes, I am Joe Sugg, I guess I'm your new boss. How about you then? I only know you as redhead aussie" He smirked and put out his hand for me to shake.
"I'm Dianne, Dianne Buswell" I shook his hand. "well miss Buswell, we have some work to do.

The first meeting was with mister Langley, about his music career. They were planning a tour of the UK as well as a music video shoot this Friday. After he dropped his first album in a few weeks. I zoned out a little, until I heard them talking about dancers.
"It would be cool if we got someone who could dance in the video and then join the tour as backup dancers" Byron said.
"yeah, but where do we find someone to help us audition the dancers, who actually knows their stuff in such a short time" Joe said.
"Mr. Sugg?" I didn't know if I was allowed to interrupt, I hoped he wasn't mad. He looked at me, raised an eyebrow, as to say go on then.

"well I don't know if it helps, but I'm actually a trained professional dancer."
"You're a what?" he looked shocked.
"yeah, I'm a ballroom dancer, I'm an Australian open champion, and I used to tour the world with a dance company. I'm not a contemporary expert, but I know enough, and I can choreograph."
"Well aren't you full of surprises." Joe chuckled.
"So, we could do auditions on Wednesday, choreograph Thursday and shoot Friday?"
"better put up some details on social media that we're holding auditions then. We need a dance studio to rent as well." Joe said, already making a poster on his laptop.
"My friend Amy owns a studio, it's about 45 minutes from here. And I'm pretty sure she has a couple of students who could audition as well. I can give her a call if you want?" I spoke a little more sure of myself.

I stepped outside to call, and Amy was super excited to let us rent. The studio was empty until later at night those days anyway. I got back in and we discussed the song and what they wanted the dance to portray. I took notes and my head was already in choreographing mode. I decided on some rumba steps combined with contemporary. Our meeting was over, so we said goodbye to Byron, who had to head to the recording studio to finish up his album.

The next meeting was with Mikey, who had a subscription candy box company. He was expanding to the us opening a new office in California. We were tying up the loose knots for now. So that was what our US trip next Sunday was about then, I noted down. But we were staying for two weeks? So, it had to be more than that. Mikey brought some chocolate samples to my delight. After our lunch break Joe and I planned more of the music video. And talked trough how we would do the auditions.

Somehow, we ended up closer and closer looking at his laptop while we worked. And we we're actually having quite a bit of fun working together. Joe leaned over me to grab something, and I noticed how nice he smelled. I could not be this attracted to my boss, for god's sake. When we finished up, I collected my things and started to walk to the door.
"Dianne? I was wondering if you wanted to come up for dinner, it would be nice to get to know each other a little better since we're going to spend so much time together at work." Joe asked.
"uhm, ok, what floor are you on?"
"penthouse, and I'm changing out of my suit into some sweats, so you can wear something more comfortable if you want, he chuckled"
"Okay, I'll come up in 30 minutes?"
"yeah, Nando's all right with you?"
"Yeah, see you later then"
I went back to my apartment. Was this a date? No it couldn't be? He was probably just being nice.

//AN//

Longer one for you, sorry it's mostly a filler so you'll get the storyline..

-Hel