I woke up the next morning feeling sore all over and really sensitive down there. I heard sounds coming from the shower so Alex must be in there. Memories of last night flooded in and tears pool around my eyes as I hugged myself.

A few minutes later I get out of bed and pick up my dress and put it on. I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I look horrible. My makeup is smudged all over my face.

I gathered my things and quietly tip toe out of the penthouse so as not to alert Alex.

As I waited for my Uber, tears pool up in my eyes again. I don't even know why I'm about to tear up, I had a good night.

Faith wasn't home when I got back but she left a note saying she'd be at the library preparing for her Bar exams. I freshened up, ate breakfast and went to bed. I have to look okay and prepared for my new job tomorrow.

*********

"Tasha you need to get up or else you'll be late for work" Faith woke me up gently.

Holy shit!, I can't be late on my first day of work

"Oh my goodness, I totally forgot" I jump off the bed

"Hurry up, it's almost seven and you have to be there by eight. Your breakfast is on the counter" she shouts, returning to the kitchen.

Times like this makes me feel grateful that I have a roommate. If not for Faith I'd probably be walking without a head.

I got a job at Moore's Enterprise as a personal assistant to the CEO which is a really big deal. I honestly didn't think I'd get the job but the email I was sent confirmed that I did get the job.

I took my clothes out of my closet. A baby pink button up blouse tucked into a black pencil skirt and paired with black wedges. I put my curls in a bun, mascara to bring out my hazel eyes and lipgloss.

I turned around to see it's already 6:57. I better hurry up.

I entered the building at 7:40. I headed over to the receptionist post.

"You must be Natasha" she said when I approached her and I nodded.

"Head to your left, you'll see the elevator. Go to the 11th floor. You'll meet Mr. Moore's secretary".

I nodded thankfully and made my way to the elevator.

I got to the 11th floor and met the secretary. She gave me a welcoming smile and introduced herself as Jenna. She offered me a seat and asked me to wait for Mr.Moore to call me into his office.

A few minutes later, a woman came out of an office I assumed to be Mr. Moore's office crying. I felt even more nervous than I already am.

"Natasha, Mr. Moore will see you now," Jenna told me.

I walked timidly towards the door and knocked twice before entering the office.The office was spacious with the colors Black, Grey and white dominating the room.

The walls are decorated with beautiful paintings, the furniture are all black leather

The man sitting behind the desk doesn't budge to see who walked in.

His eyes remain glued to his computer.

"Were you waiting for someone to usher you in ? Introduce yourself" he said in a stern voice

"My name is Natasha Clark, your new personal assistant" I said in a polite voice.

His head snaps up immediately and I'm met with clear blue eyes and I see them go wide for a second.

My blood runs cold

The same blue eyes from the other night. My one night stand.

Oh my God

I'm screwed

He didn't flinch but I know he remembers me. I saw his eyes go wide earlier.

My gaze shifts to the name on the desk.

'ALEXANDER MOORE'

"What are your past qualifications?. I want to make sure I'm not employing an incompetent staff" he said without acknowledging what happened between us, which I'm really grateful for.

"I worked as a waitress while I was in school"

"Well this isn't a restaurant or a cafe where you serve food. Do you think you're fit to work as my assistant?"

I felt offended but I really need this job

"I have the business sense, knowledge and intelligence to carry out this job effectively so yes sir I think I'm fit to be your assistant"

He stands up from his desk picking up a bunch of files and starts walking towards me. I backed away from him till my back hit the wall.

He's standing way too close to me I could feel his hot breath fanning my face.

His hand caressed my face and I instinctively close my eyes. He pushed a loose stand of my hair behind my ears

"Ms. Clark" he whispers and I shiver

I open my eyes and he's staring at me. My face turning bright red.

"Here" he hands me the files as he backs away a little bit.

I stare at the loads of files in my hands then at him .

"There's an instruction pamphlet on your desk which you must follow. Take the files to your desk and arrange them in alphabetical order, I'll be needing them soon. Review each contract and submit them to me in exactly an hour." He said firmly walking back to his desk.

Is this some kind of joke or what. How am I supposed to finish all these in an hour?

"And yes, if you can't get everything done in an hour, you will be fired."

"But I don't....."

"The cabin on the left is yours. Now go get the work done and fetch me a fresh cup of coffee" he said cutting me short

With that I left the office to go 'get the work done' since I can't afford to lose this job.

Oh God help me.

After what seemed like forever I was finally done with the work.

I walked to Mr. Moore's office. I knocked before letting myself in.

"Your file Mr. Moore" I handed him the papers. He didn't even look at me, he just took the files.

"You're five minutes late but I'll see what you did before making a decision whether to fire you or not"

He studied the contract, taking his time to look at each file.

"Most of the information was correct but I added a few changes to some and added some things of my own. But I can remove them If they're not to your taste"

He didn't say anything for a good ten minutes. "I'll ring you up when I need you" he finally said.

I nodded and left.

That was very awkward.

After lunch break, Mr. Moore rang me and I went into his office.

"Go over our records and make a report" he shoved a file double the last one into my hands."They should also be ready in an hour's time and nothing more. You can leave now".

I looked at the file, I wasn't sure I would be able to finish this within an hour. I felt like tearing up but I pulled myself together and left the office.

I was almost done with the work but Mr.Moore rang me asking me to bring the records to his office immediately.

I walked with fear towards his office, knocked before letting myself in.

"Are you done ?" He asked while I handed him the file

"Not yet sir but if you just give me....."

" I don't tolerate incompetent staff. It's your first day on the job and you're giving me more reasons to fire you. That is highly unprofessional" He barked at me. His eyes filled with anger.

"Um sir if you'd let me explain....."

"Explain what. First you arrived late and now you've proved you're worthless. This isn't a restaurant where you act how you please"

"Sir, I ..... I don't think it's possible to finish something as bulky as this in an hour" I stammered trying to stop myself from crying.

"If you're gonna work as my assistant, you have to be willing to do everything I say and get them done at the exact time I ask you to"

It's impossible to finish looking through records of every transaction history this company has made in an hour. I also had to write a detailed report on it.

"I'm sorry Mr. Moore. I'll try to be more competent". I said with my head hanging low. I left the office without waiting for his reply.

I ran into the restroom and balled my eyes out.

"Faith, I don't think I can do this" I called my best friend crying.

"Aw babes, what happened ?"

I told her everything that happened including the fact my boss was my one night stand and she consoled me over the phone.

"Babe just focus on why you're there don't let him see you weak okay ?. I'll make your favorite okay. Love you". Then she hung up.

She was right. I won't let him walk all over me. I washed my face, fixed my makeup and walked out of the bathroom.

On my way to my cabin, Jenna called me. She told me Mr.Moore already left and I could go home.

I thanked her, gathered my things and went home. I needed a long bath and a nap.

It's been two weeks since I started working at Moore's Enterprise and it's been hectic. I never expected the job to be this difficult but I understand. It's a prestigious company so I have to work very hard but my boss doesn't make it any easier.

"Can you get me through to Alex ?"

A beautiful lady that looked oddly familiar asked me. I didn't even know when she walked into my cabin.

"Sorry ma'am but Mr. Moore is in a meeting now. He'll be done in five minutes" I replied in a polite voice.

"I am his fiancee and you will get me through to him or else I'll have you fired" she barked at me and I flinched.

I felt a pang of jealousy. Even after the way Alex has been treating me, that night won't stop living rent free in my head and I'm starting to feel some type of way towards him.

"Ma'am interrupting the meeting will also get me fired so please just wait he'll be out soon"

Immediately after saying that, Alex rang me up.

"Send her to my office now"

"Mr.Moore will see you now" and she walked out right after giving me a smug smile and then it clicked she was Arielle Lorre a top model and she's the same girl who came out of Mr.Moore's office crying the other day. She's so pretty, why will he make her cry?

Arielle left an hour ago crying. I wonder what's up with them.

"Ms Clark, please report to my office immediately" Alex's voice sounds angry.

I walked to his office feeling nervous. I don't know what to expect since he sounded angry over the phone.

I knocked twice before stepping into the office.

Alex was leaning on his desk and was studying a file in his hand. He had a stress line on his forehead.

"Do you need an entourage to walk you down here ?" He said very coldly. Why is he always so cold, where's the sweet man from the night before.

"I'm sorry sir. I'll hasten up next time"

"That's by the way, have a seat" he said very calmly, his eyes darkened as they roam my body and I had to look away, ignoring his gaze.

I feel my heart hammering in my chest and heat creeping up to my neck.

"I'm letting you off early today, so take this file home, study it, and work on the presentation slides. We have a really busy week ahead of us"

"Okay sir. I'll be on my way then if that'll be all" I said standing up from my seat. He gave a brief nod and I made my way to the door.

"Wait"

I turn to face him. He was still leaning on his desk looking at me with something in his eyes.

"You've been really great Tasha and I appreciate all you do. I'd like to have dinner with you sometime if that's okay" he said so softly I could feel my heart swelling and a smile growing on my face.

"I'd like that. Thank you sir"

I opened the door and left the office.

***********

"Faith, I ordered dinner, where are you?". I yelled while entering my apartment.

"Thank God you ordered dinner. I'm feeling too lazy to cook.

Why are you back so early?

Hope you didn't get fired ?" she said, eyeing me suspiciously.

"Well mom, my boss let me off work early. I have to prepare our presentation slides for an upcoming contract.

And yeah he was nice to me today, he even asked me to dinner" I said grinning.

"I think your boss likes you, he's just acting tough" Faith said, opening the takeout I brought.

"You know most times when I'm with him in the office I can't help but think about that night. Most times when I see him sitting in front of that desk, I would think about screwing him on that desk or something. I can't help my thoughts"

"Oh my goodness babes, what's gotten into you, you have got it bad. But I don't blame you, he's hot just be careful okay ?".

"I love you babes. I want to watch a movie before I start working so pick something while I freshen up". Faith nodded, chewing thoughtfully.

After the movie, I worked half the night on the presentation slides making sure they're perfect and I spent the other night thinking about Alex.

What if he does like me? But he has a pretty fiancee, I can't compare to her.

Why can't I get him off my mind even after the way he's been treating me.

I really need to get some sleep but the thought of Alex is making me toss around in my bed.

I really need to forget about that night and keep things professional.

I don't think I've ever felt this sick before. This is the fourth time I'm throwing up this morning and I've barely had anything to eat plus Faith isn't home and I have to be at work in thirty minutes.

I have to give the presentation slides to Mr. Moore today so I dragged myself up, showered and got dressed in a navy blue button up blouse tucked in a grey skirt and paired with black heels and light makeup to cover up my sick face.

I gathered my things and got in the cab I booked.

I'm an hour late for work but I think Mr. Moore will understand if I explain how sick I am.

I passed and waved at Jenna, she waved back with a nervous smile.

"Mr. Moore has been waiting for you, he doesn't look too happy". I gave her a quick nod and headed to the office. I knocked twice before letting myself in.

Alex was sitting behind his desk glaring at me.

"Good morning sir, I'm sorry I'm late, I had to......."

"Do you want to get your sorry ass fired this minute? On your first day on the job I told you I don't tolerate incompetent staff and you had the guts to come in late today" he shouted, slamming his fists to his desk as he stands up from his seat, the abrupt action make me yelp in fear.

"I'm so..... sorry sir, if you'd please let me explain. I do have a reason for coming in late" I said, stammering.

"Do you want to get fired, Ms. Clark ?" he shouted, his voice louder than before.

"Do you ?" he yelled again. I shook my head in response.

"Use your words" he said sternly

"N-no sir" I answered quickly, my voice uneven but loud enough for him to hear.

He groaned in frustration

"Drop the presentation slides on my desk and go make yourself useful. I don't tolerate incompetence and this is your last warning. Now get out" he said with so much hate in his voice.

I dropped the presentation slides on his desk and walked out of the office. I feel tears stinging my eyes but I won't let him see me cry. He doesn't deserve to see me cry.

Days like this got me thinking, being a cleaning lady or a waitress is better than being yelled at like this. It's much better than being an assistant to an arrogant boss.

I made my way to my cabin, locked the door and cried. I didn't want to bother Faith, she's been stressing about me a lot lately.

After a few minutes of crying, I dried my tears and heard a ring, it was Mr. Moore.

"I need you to get the Anderson's contract file from Jenna, go over them, make changes where necessary and bring them to me as soon as possible" and he hung up. No apology, not like I was really expecting one from someone like him.

I got the files from Jenna and I was done with the work within an hour.

I made my way to his office to submit the files.

"Here are the files sir"

"Drop them on my desk and have a seat" he said politely. "Why were you late this morning ?"

"Sir, I wasn't feeling well this morning, I've been throwing up and I've barely had anything to eat. That's why I was late"

"Hmmm, I'm sorry I yelled at you without trying to find out the reason. That was uncalled for". I looked at him stunned. I never thought he'd actually apologize. "Let me make it up to you. How about lunch ?" I nodded in response

"Go get ready then" he said and he sounded almost excited.

I feel like he's messing with my head. One minute, he's yelling, the next, he's nice and today he's apologizing. Is he bipolar or what? Oh Lord help me.

He was waiting outside leaning on a black Lamborghini. He looked delicious as always. I walked up to him with a slight smile and he opened the passenger door for me, placing his hand on the small of my back which sent shivers down my spine as he guides me into the car.

We got to a restaurant that seemed too fancy for me. I felt out of place like I didn't belong.

A waitress was waiting in front. "Welcome Mr. Moore, welcome miss" she smiled at us but her eyes lingered on Alex for a second too long but he was busy on his phone and I felt a tightening in my chest.

"Mr. Moore, your usual table is ready"

He replied with a nod.

"Right this way" she ushered

I followed behind Alex as the waitress kept giving me death glares.

We sat down in a booth that overlooked most parts of the city. It looks really beautiful.We sat across each other and I was avoiding his gaze. There was no doubt the food here would cost a fortune, the whole place was screaming luxury and elegance.

The waitress returned with two menu booklets and I stared at the booklet in confusion.

"Your usual Mr. Moore ?" He nodded in response .

I looked up at Alex giving him a look to please help me. He looked at me with amusement in his eyes.

"Do you want me to order for you"

"Yes please" I'm glad he offered cause I didn't know what I was looking at. The waitress took our orders and left

"You seem to come here a lot" I said trying to kill the awkward silence

"Well I do, it's my restaurant" he said in a polite way and I looked at him. I was impressed, a side business.

A waiter came by, handing us our appetizers. It looks and smells really good, I'm practically salivating. I heard a low chuckle from Alex, if I wasn't paying attention I sure would've missed it.

As soon as the waiter left, I poked my food and ate a small quantity from it. Oh my goodness it's like the flavor is melting in my mouth. My taste buds have never tasted anything like this before.

"You like it ?" Alex asked with a smile. I nodded in response

"I'll be sure to send your review to chef" he said laughing

"Please do, this is really good" I moaned.

"Hope you'll be able to keep this one down without throwing up" he said with concern in his eyes.

I hope so too.

After the appetizer, the waiter from earlier brought the main course and it was just as good as the appetizer. While we were eating, I decided to break the silence.

"I don't mean to pry in your private life but can I ask you something ?" I don't know where I got the confidence to ask but I hope he answers.

"Go on"

"I notice anytime your fiancee comes around, she always leaves crying. Why is she always crying ?". I was really curious

"First off, Arielle isn't my fiancee, she's my ex". That brought me relief. I hope it's not obvious.

"We dated for a while but she cheated on me with my best friend. She keeps coming to beg me to take her back and my father is also convincing me to take her back but I don't want to".

"Wow, that must've been difficult". I wonder how he felt when he found out. I feel sorry for him.

"Enough about me, how are your parents ?" he's trying to change the conversation which is okay but why this topic

"Well my parents died in a plane crash while I was much younger so it's just me now. I sometimes feel lonely like I don't have anyone but my best friend Faith has always been supportive" I blinked back tears threatening to spill. I don't want to ruin our lunch with my tears.

"I'm really sorry about your parents" he sounded genuine and there was no pity in his voice. I was grateful for that.

"Thanks" I smiled slightly.

After our meal, I brought out my credit card to support the payment for lunch but Alex glared at me. "Put that back, I'm paying. Let me spend on you". I can feel the butterflies in my stomach reacting to what he said. I'm sure he didn't mean it the way I'm thinking.

He paid and tipped the waiter heavily then guided me out of the restaurant.

While driving I noticed we were going the wrong way. "That's not the way to the office?" It sounded more like a question rather than a statement.

"I'm taking you to the hospital to get you medications.

"Ooh that's alright, I can get them myself after work"

"No, I insist"

We got to the hospital, I was given medications and asked to rest.

"Put your address in the GPS. You can take the rest of the day off" I did as I was asked and said a low "thank you".

We got to my apartment and he opened the passenger door for me and helped me get out of the car.

"Thank you for today, I enjoyed myself" I said with gratitude

"You're welcome. Get well soon okay" he said, giving me that look, the same look from the other day.

As I was about to go into my apartment, he held me back and pulled me in a hug with a kiss on my forehead. I feel the butterflies in my tummy go wild again.

Ooh God help me, what is this man doing to me? He released me and I'm pretty sure I looked as red as a tomato. I walked into my apartment, closed the door and rested my back on it. What just happened

"Ooh my God, is that your boss?!!"I heard Faith shriek.