Her Assistant

[18] Phil

This is a bit short, but hey, I still updated as promised. :)

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C <3

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Phil

Monday.
9:10 am.

Phil took a sip of his coffee, feeling the hot substance burn his throat gently as his gaze was locked on his laptop screen.

"MIKEY NICHOLSON in NYC: Dating the CEO."
"Hottie model, Mikey Nicholson, 32, with a mystery lady spotted in NYC last weekend."
"Meet Mikey's GIRLFRIEND: Chloe Pike, 24, Acting CEO of Pike Industries."

Photos of Chloe Pike and Mikey Nicholson nearly occupied the gossip headlines as they exited the cinema last night. Paparazzi photos showed how Mikey treated her like his lover -- his hand wrapped around hers, an image that he was embracing her, and lastly, a good night kiss from last night (Sunday).

Running his hands through his hair, he closed his eyes in frustration. Perhaps it was time for him to stop chasing after her. She has changed and the Chloe he knew would never dare to hurt anyone the way she's doing to him. He wanted to hate her for making a move like this quickly, however, maybe she actually liked this guy ever since and their damned confrontations and conversations were meant to end them, to draw a line between them.

His thoughts were soon disturbed when his phone beeped. He reached for his phone and read the message.

A message from Jesse Pike.

"Philip,

Make sure Chloe isn't distracted. Keep an eye on her. Paparazzis are everywhere as long as she's with Mikey.

Jesse Pike
CEO, Pike Industries"

"Yes, Mr. Pike, I will." Phil replied and shut his laptop upon seeing the photos again, annoyed by the fact that Mikey is dating the woman he loved. He breathed deeply then went out of his office only to see people distracted by Mikey's presence as Mikey flawless walked his way to Chloe's office like a diligent gentleman. And as usual, his presence extracted gushes and blushes from the ladies. He wore a suit that was totally better than Phil's, and his hair was styled as if he was from the Wall Street.

Chloe went out of the office, talking to someone in her cellphone. Phil saw her give Mikey a weak smile, and she pointed at Phil as she made eye contact with Phil. She gestured to Phil that he should go inside her office and when Phil did, she shut the door behind them. It appeared that she was confused.

"We do not tolerate behavior like that in our company. It's not blackmail," she explained then mouthed 'Fuck'. "No, sir. We--Yes, I understand. Sorry, thank you, have a great day," Chloe ended the conversation politely and the moment she pressed 'end call' on her phone, she abruptly threw her phone on the shelf.

Phil glanced at the broken Blackberry that hit the books and landed on the floor, its glass shattered then back to his boss whose face was painted with dissatisfaction.

"We just lost Willis because of Pearson, that prick!" Chloe massaged her temples, trying to control her anger.

Pearson, the guy he suckerpunched who almost harrassed Chloe, he remembered.

"He's trying to get back at me," she told him, "He wanted to sue you but I don't want that to happen because it will consume time, and of course, you're my employee so I saved your ass that's why you didn't receive a memo from the court. And that old piece of shit just took Willis."

He was touched by the fact the Chloe did something for him, however, he's ready to face Pearson in court and he couldn't understand why she stopped him, although it has been reported by some that he hit an old man in public -- though there were no evidence, and neither of the two parties confirmed it. And then he realized that they just lost their major client, and that Jesse would be mad knowing that he's been eyeing Willis for months. "We'll get him back, Miss Pike," Phil said assuringly, hoping that it would calm her down. He wanted to thank her for caring.