THE CEO

CHAPTER 11

*TRISHA'S POV*
I was back at work on Monday and just like any other day, I was working my ass off.
Mr. Gardner made it his sole priority to work me till I drop. I was running errands, fixing meetings, making coffee, and whatnot. The company had a Charity Gala coming up, more like a business dinner. According to what I gathered, this Gala was just an opportunity for the Elite to meet the even more Elite. Great influential men and women, multi-millionaires, celebrities, and most importantly The Knights were coming. Alex and Grace knight are known to be the city's most richest and powerful couple, owning almost half of everything In the city ranging from hotels, schools, shopping malls you name it. Them being on that list made it even easier for the other rich and influential to join in the party.

And just like that Monday went like a flash and so did the other days of the week with me doing the same routine; wake up as early as 5:30 am, get Mr "I don't care how much you work" coffee every morning, make preparations for the Gala, get home really late with barely enough time to sleep and repeat.

It was already Wednesday and I could say we were all set and ready for the event. Invitations had already been sent out, the venue was taken care of and all the agenda was set for the event.
Going through some work files in my office, I was a little bit relaxed that we had taken care of 95% of the work to be done for the Gala. I had already gotten Mr. Grumpy his lunch and I already had mine as well. While going over the work files I heard the intercom buzz. We already know what that means.

Rolling my eyes I get up for the 100th time to go over to Mr. Gardner's office. He had been buzzing me all morning. Knocking softly I let myself in and walked over to his desk table.
He was somewhat concentrated on whatever he was doing. He is always so attractive whenever he was working like this, with his sleeves up and his hair slightly messy. I just couldn't help but stare. What is wrong with me? Well it's not bad that I find him attractive. I mean who in the whole city doesn't find him attractive. It's not like I had any chance. Pfft.

"Yes sir. You needed me?" I said trying as much as possible to hide my annoyance. The man is attractive but his attitude is not.
"Yes. So about the Gala, here is your invite" he said handing over a silver envelope with my name on it "you could bring someone along if you would like. And I need you to send this letter and some flowers, I don't care what type of flower to this address and make sure to call to be sure it has been delivered. Here is the number" he said as he gave me a small piece of paper with the number written on it. "That will be all" he said dismissing me. I hope so.

"What was that Miss Waston?"

Oh my goodness. I didn't realize I said that out loud.
"O-oh hmm. Nothing sir. I said "I-i need soap" damn you Trisha. Was that the best you could come up with?
Looking at me for a while I'm sure he thought I was crazy.
"You can leave now" and with that he was back to on his work. Feeling worse about myself, I let myself out of his office before I could embarrass myself any further.

*DAVE'S POV*

"I hope so". I heard that. I know I've been working her a little bit too much, well what can I say, it's her job. But somewhere deep inside me I felt a little satisfaction whenever I ask her over to my office. Seeing her walk through that door with her hair flowing around even in a ponytail. Sometimes I wish she could just let loose of that hair and let it flow.

it's not like I was attracted to her or anything, I mean have you seen how that woman dresses, I just appreciate the fact that she is actually hard working. I guess I was too quick to judge her when she first started working here.

I heard her when she said that, and when she tried changing it, that was a little bit funny. I went back to focusing on work when I heard my door open up. Only one person had the audacity to open my door without knocking. Lucas