Chicken Heart

'Boomerang'

TWO YEARS LATER...

A man in a black suit is being escorted by three bodyguards to the main entrance for the executives. Reporters swarmed when they saw him walking but growing up under the spotlight, he is kind of used to the feeling and walked straight to the elevator like there's no commotion going on.

He hopped out of the lift and seems like time slowed because all eyes are on him with recognition on their faces. They bowed and greeted him like he is some kind of a king making his way to the throne. Blackwell Inc. is now the largest company handling from finances to small scale industries. Holding the title and looks, he is the most famous and recognized CEO in the city.

"Mr. Alexander, please let me lead you to your office." A man in black suit appeared in front of him and helped him carry his suit case and they both led to the large oak double door adjacent to the main office area and meeting rooms. His office is a luxury type room with glass walls overlooking the city. It has it's own pantry, closet and a small meeting room to the right side. He sighed in relief when he saw a large tv screen, perfect for his video games.

"Is there anything you want me to do, sir?"

The man asked both hands clasped in front of him seems to be like one of the highest rank in the company given the nametag and a pin on his collar. "Where's my secretary?" he asked wiping an invisible dust on his table."Uhh sir, HR Department is still looking for someone who could fill in the position. They are asking if you coud give them one week to find a secretary for you."

"Alright. But for now, I need to have a temporary secretary as I will be attending a lot of meetings for the expansion of our company. Find me someone from your staff, Mr. Jones." He smiled with so much kindness and the man in black sauntered away probably thinking who could he possibly pull out for the temporary position.

On the other hand, Alexander made his way out of his office gaining too much attention from the employees. You can see clearly the adorement in their eyes and mostly girls who gave too much attention gawking at him. Sporting the 6'1 foot tall, broad shoulders, sharp feautures, clean aura, round eyeglasses and a nice sweep of hair to the side, he is the epitome of a perfect boss inside out. He is known to be kind and gentleman according to the news that circulated in the company a month before the announcement that he will be the one to manage the branch. He love the attention he is getting but he never once liked to appear in the television. After the death of his grandfather, he is automatically appointed to rule the Blackwell Inc.

He decided to see the cafeteria for some random inspection. And well maybe to get something to eat. His eyes caught something, no... someone that is quiet familiar. A girl with shoulder length hair, laughing with her friends making her way to the elevator. His eyes squinted trying to remember where he saw this girl. Round eyes, raven black hair and a smile that reaches her eyes. Shaking the idea of familiarity, he then moved to the cafeteria and got himself a cup of black coffee.

"No, impossible." He chuckled to himself putting his other hand in his pocket and making his way to his office. Passing the Accounting Department, Finance and Marketing. He is enjoying the sight that the company his grandfather built is still doing it's best to stay at the top. His office is situated near the executives and customer relations where you can see bunch of cubicles and most of them were always on headphones and telephones. A group of two female employees are laughing and giggling to whatever they are looking through their phones and he silently cursed to the divinities for clearly playing with him. He stopped dead on his tracks almost choking on the coffee suspended in between his lips. The girl in raven black hair is talking to one of his employees and is sitting on one of the cubicle. His world stopped and he even blinked twice just to make sure if what he is seeing is true. The face the once haunted him, the feeling of her touch that has been keeping him awake for years. The yearning of the heart that never vanished until it was him who surrendered for hoping too much. He didn't move until Mr. Jones appeared in front of him with stoic expression.

"Mr. Chairman, what are you doing here in our office?" Jones asked the chairman that he instantly changed his composure erasing the evident of his longing eyes to the raven haired girl.

"Who is she?" pointing to the girl that is now stacking her papers chuckling as one of her male co worker said something funny. It's as if the air is knocked out of his lungs and is holding his breath waiting for Jones' response.

"Who? Ms. Elizabeth Downings? Uhh she is the team leader of this section. She has been working here for five years now. She is always good on her performance and is very trustworthy. Would you like to have her as your secretary, sir?" he stared at the girl in coal black hair talking someone over the phone enthusiastically.

"No. She is playing a very important role in her section. Just send me her resume and files, please."

"Yes, sir."

Jones made a face like he is starting to smell like something not good is happening. Since when does the chairman pay too much attention to his employees and asked for her resume and files. He can't argue since Elizabeth is one of those who have beauty and brain. He looked at the woman and tried to think what could possibly the connection he has to the chairman. Shaking of the thoughts, he proceeds to the HR department and try to retrieve her documents. After a couple of minutes, Jones is now making his way to the chairman's office to give Elizabeth's files. Alexander is now sitting on his chair overlooking the city. The presence of the sun doesn't bothered him but instead enjoying it.

"Sir, I already have Ms. Downing's files."

Alexander turned the chair around with a smile on his face. He is excited to know more about the girl who insulted him for good two years. He knew it's just a one night stand, but he can't deny the connection they had while being caught in the moment. Sure he had been through a lot of experiences with women but one thing made him snap out of his sanity, she was different. He remembered the mixed emotions of longing, sadness, anger and hatred in her eyes and he is curious if there is still such emotions in his eyes today.

"Thank you Jones. I owe you for this one."

"Anytime sir."

Jones stared at his watch and decided to go back to his office since it's almost the end of office hours. He bid goodbye to the chairman and the latter instantly peeled off the brown envelope that covered the documents he had been waiting to read the whole day.

"Let's see what you got, Ms. Downings."

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