After a strenuous day at work, Riele got home feeling so tired. It was surprising she didn't receive any calls from the hospital yet.

It's been five years since her mom was hospitalized. She had refused to response to external stimuli. 

I doubt she's ever going to wake up. Riele thought as went to her room.

Riele's mother had a car accident five years ago that led to a brain tumor. She went out to buy things for her children. Unknown to her that a moving vehicle was coming and before she could try to escape, the car hit one side of her body pushing her straight to the pavement where she hit her head.

Good thing she was rushed to the hospital. Riele was just sixteen and her brother was five. It was a sad news.

She was having her school party when she got a call from the hospital. It was the worst day of her life.

Riele lay on her bed trying to get some sleep when her phone rang. She knew there was only one person who dared to call her.

She picked up the call without looking at the caller. "Seriously, Charlotte?" she asked as a giggle was heard on the other side of the phone. "What do you want?" Riele whined.

"Don't worry. You will be happy and grateful to me when I tell you why I called," her friend said as Riele waited patiently for Charlotte to say whatever she wanted to say so she could go to bed, but Charlotte was silent. 

"Charlotte, I'm going to hang up now,"

"Hold on! Do you have your laptop with you?"

Charlotte asked as Riele grabbed her laptop by the side of her bed and placed it on the bed switching it on.

"Is there a good reason why I need this?" Riele asked signing in her information.

"Just trust me," Charlotte told her.

"It's not like I have any other choice. So what am I looking at?" Riele asked.

"Go to google chrome or Firefox whichever you use and search for Diamond Boys," Charlotte instructed. 

Riele paused as she spent a few seconds trying to process what Charlotte just told her.

"Have you done that?" Charlotte asked.

"Um... yeah."

Riele quickly opened google chrome as she typed in the word Diamond Boys in the search box.

"What did you see?"

"It's loading," Riele paused. "Oh, I can see five handsome guys and they look like they are from New York. Is there a reason why I'm looking at this?" Riele asked.

"Just go to Diamond Boys Wikipedia and tell me when you see it. I'll call you back."

"See w...". Charlotte hung up before Riele could ask her questions. "What did she say I should check again?" She asked herself as she pondered.

Then it hits her. "Wikipedia," she said as she quickly strolled to Wikipedia. "Diamond Boys is a five-member boy band under Sparkles Entertainment. It is composed of Kim, Jake, Devon, Jay, and Mavin," she read.

She was getting bored with the story. She strolled down to see if she could find anything interesting, but nothing. "I can't believe Charlotte just made me waste my precious time reading this, I'm going to chop her ear off when I see her tomorrow."

The mention of tomorrow made Riele realize that tomorrow would be a different day for her. "I have to find clothes to wear."

she shut down her laptop as she breezes through her wardrobe.

She searched and searched but she couldn't find the clothes she needed. "Wait a sec! Why am I bothering myself with what to wear?" She asked herself as she picked out a blue jumpsuit. "This is perfect."

She scanned the shoe rank for her shoes. She decided to go with white canvas. "Who knows, you might need it to run just in case something unexpected happens."

She puts her jumpsuit on the sofa and her canvas near the sofa. Riele has had enough drama for one day. She stretched her tired muscles as she jump on her bed.

She picked up her phone placed it on her stomach and slept off. She didn't know if Charlotte was going to call back because she has been waiting for her call for a while now.

*††*

Charlotte sat on her bed with her laptop in front of her as she glanced through the pictures of Diamond Boys.

She couldn't believe her eyes. She called Riele so many times, but she wasn't picking up. "Dang it! She's asleep," she said as she kept the pizza she was eating in its box. She grabbed some tissues and cleaned her hand, tossing the tissue straight inside the waste bin. She texted Riele.

Charlotte

Have you seen it?

Call me when you do.

Call me when you don't.

Just call me when you're awake, sleepy head!!!

She pressed sent as she continued to transfer the pictures she downloaded on the computer to her phone. "It might come in handy."

She stared at the hotties that appeared on her screen.

"If only Riele knew how lucky she is," she said to the image in front of her. "But I guess she will never know," she paused. "I wish you will be the guy to sweep her off her feet and make her fall in love for once in her life," she continued to talk to the image. "If not you then maybe one out of the five. Let someone just make her happy. She's been through a lot.

"Her dad died on his way to see his son. Her mom took care of them and now she's hospitalized. She also has a younger brother to cater to. I feel for her. Please help her fall in love. I know it only happens in movies, but I believe it can happen in reality too." She closed her eyes as if she was saying a prayer.

After the files had entered her phone, she shut down the laptop as she decided to call it a night. "Let's see what tomorrow holds." She closed her eyes and allowed nature to take over.

Kim Huxley arrived at John F Kennedy International airport where he awaits his PA to come to pick him up.

He wore a white shirt that was nicely tucked inside his black trouser. He wore shiny black shoes and he had his suitcase with him. Everyone that saw him knew him, especially his fans that had been waiting for him since yesterday.

"Kim! I love you," some girls screamed.

"I love you!" 

Kim waved at them with a cute smile on his face. He was glad there were officers there to keep them in place.

He checked his time it was 8 am and whoever was going to pick him wasn't there yet. He dialed Mr. Owen's number, but unfortunately, it was switched off.

He was already losing his patient. If he had known such would happen, he would have come with some of his brothers.

**++**

Riele woke up late only for her to check her phone and see twenty missed calls. She quickly showered, brushed her teeth, and put on her jumpsuit and canvas. She packed her curly hair in a Ponytail. She took a white cap and her glasses just in case he wants to throw a fit.

She ran out of the house as a call came in from an unknown number. She wasn't in any mood to pick up any strange calls. She boarded a taxi that took her to the airport. She paid the driver as she searched for the guy. She forgot to bring the file, how on earth was she going to identify him now?

She heard some group of girls screaming 'Kim Huxley'. She moved closer to see if it was the same person. She has never seen his color of skin before.

He wore a white shirt and black trousers and he had eyeglasses on. She moved closer to him and to be honest she must admit, he looks handsome. She tried to find her voice. "Excuse me," she said tapping the young man.

He turned to face her and the moment their eyes met, she almost lost her balance. Good thing I am not wearing heels. She thought as Kim removed his glasses, he took a good look at her. He didn't say any word to her. He put on his glasses and handed his suitcase to her as he waited for her to lead the way.

Riele already must admit she doesn't like him. He's probably a rich spoilt brat. She thought as she boarded a taxi.

The driver took the luggage and put it inside his booth while Riele waited for him to get in before she did. The driver came inside the car, started the engine, and zoomed off.

Kim's phone rang as he looked at Riele before picking up the call. "Bro," he called.

Riele turned to see the smile on his face. He's cute no doubt.

 "Yes, I have gotten there." He replied.

After a pause, he looked at her before replying. "She looks okay."

Riele felt so uncomfortable around him. She watched him with keen interest trying to see if she can make out a few words, but he started whispering on the phone and she couldn't make out what he was saying.

He hung up and waited for the car to come to a halt before he got down. Riele went to get the suitcase from the booth as she followed him to the office.

**++**

Everyone had gathered around waiting for the arrival of the new CEO. Immediately Kim and Riele entered the office. Some ladies lost their sanity. The started to scream his name.

Riele turned to look at them only to see that some painted their faces. She tried so hard to hold her laughter. She glance at her friend who gave her a death sentence look. Riele could tell she was in trouble with her.

"Welcome, Kim," Mr. Owen said as he shook his hand. "Everyone this is Kim Huxley. He's the new CEO and I'd like for you all to behave yourself around him. And to you ladies... be careful," he warned.

He gave way for Kim to introduce himself and say a few words.

"Thank you, Mr. Owen," he said. "I'm Kim Huxley and I will cut to the chase. I don't like ladies that paint their faces to impress me," he said as he pointed to a few ladies. "I don't like tardiness," he directed his gaze to Riele. "I don't like to explain myself twice. I like things to be done in a neat and organized manner. If I see anyone who is not working when he or she should, I won't hesitate to fire that individual. If there are more things I think you all should know, I'll let you know."

Everyone clapped after he gave his speech. Mr. Owen then walked him to his office.

Riele sighed as she went to meet Charlotte. "Okay,  before you kill me, can you tell me why you called? And I got your text," she said as Charlotte pulled her closer.

"Did you find what I told you to search for?" She asked.

"Um... Just a few words. I don't know what you want me to look for exactly."

"Pea brain," Charlotte teased. She showed Riele a picture of Diamond Boys where Kim Huxley's picture was easy to view. "Now, look at this." She gave the phone to her as Riele looked at it.

"Wait! This is our boss," she said. "He's a member of Diamond Boys?" Riele asked in shock.

"Not only is our boss cute and handsome, but he's also a singer and a dancer."

"Not to forget he's rude and a heartless jerk!"

"I can't wait to get him to touch me," one of the girls called Amber said as Riele and Charlotte looked at her in disgust before going back to their discussion.

"This new CEO is going to render so many hearts broken. I can't wait!" Riele said.

"Riele Grants!" Mr. Owen called and she could tell that from the tone of his voice, she was in big trouble.

Charlotte and Riele were discussing when Riele heard her name. "Riele Grants!" Mr. Owen called.

Charlotte looked at her. "What did you do this time?" She asked, but Riele shrugged.

"Don't look at me like that, I did absolutely nothing."

"Did you pick him up at the supposed time?" Charlotte folded her arms while waiting for Riele to lie.

"Um, I woke up late," Riele answered softly.

"I just hope you are not in big trouble."

"I guess we are about to find out," Riele said as she walked to the office.

Riele exhaled and inhaled for thirty seconds. Affter she had gotten her boldness, she knocked.

"Come in," she heard Mr. Owen say as she unlocked the door and entered inside.

The first eyes that met hers were those of Kim. She tried to keep her beating heart in check. "Um...you called me?" She asked Mr. Owen.

"Yes. Please have a seat," he gestured for her to sit next to Kim.

Riele couldn't count how many times she almost tripped. This is what you get when you have a stunning and handsome new boss. Even though he isn't doing anything, you can't help but just  fall for him.

His dark hair, flawless skin, doe eyes, prominent shoulders, and that cute smile of his made her heart flutter, and her stomach churned in joy.

It was her first time to see someone so handsome.

She sat down and listened to the meeting. 

"Kim, this is Riele Grants and she's going to be your PA as agreed."

"I still don't know why you chose her," he said coldly. He looked up at Riele trying to find out if there was something special in her.

"I didn't choose her, we all did," Mr. Owen explained. "She was voted in. That's why I decided that she's the one for you..." Riele gave Mr. Owen a confused look. "... I mean the job," Mr. Owen quickly rephrased.

Kim turned to look at Riele who was trying her best to avoid to meet his eyes.

"Fine then." He turned to face Riele with folded arms. "So Riele Grants, what do you have to say for yourself?" He asked

She turned to face him. "Um...I don't understand the question," she told Kim.

"Do you think you're worth it?" He asked as Riele raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"I don't know what sort of question this is, but if you're trying to put my worth on a weighing scale. I can assure you that it's more than you can ever imagine."

Kim smiled. He must admit, she does have something special in her.

"Do you want to work for me?" He asked, his eye not leaving hers. 

It's not like I have any other choice. Riele murmured inside her head. "Of course. I mean who wouldn't?" She faked a smile. 

"Then first, I need a place to stay," he told her bluntly. 

Riele was shocked at his demand. She looked at Mr. Owen who was trying his best to avoid any conversation from her. 

"I thought they made provision for that, didn't you?" She directed the question to Mr. Owen.

"They did, but it's not ready yet. I saw the place and I didn't like it so I told them to change some things. That's why I need a place to stay before then," Kim answered.

"Mr. Owen, I think he's directing this to you".

"Come on, Riele just let him spend a few days or weeks or months with you, besides you stay alone," Mr. Owen said.

"I am sorry. There's no way I'm going to allow him anywhere near my house. If he wants a place to stay, someone like him should be able to book a hotel or something, not share a house with his P.A. Who does that?" Riele asked in rage and disbelief. 

"I accept her as my PA," Kim said as he got up and left.

Riele didn't understand what had happened. Did he just accept her? 

"See why I told you that you're the right girl for the job." Mr. Owen patted her back.

Riele was still having a hard time trying to process what had just happened. Her started started to ache. It was like her body was telling her she was going through a lot at the moment.  She pressed the two sides of her forehead gently, trying to suppress the pain a little.

She walked out of the office and what she saw shocked her. "Can someone explain to me what's going on here?" She asked. Charlotte pulled her close as she whispered in her ear. "Moving my things? To where?" Riele asked.

"As my P.A, you are going to work in the same space with me. Do you have any problem with that?" Kim's eyes pierced the deepest part of her soul. 

Riele was about to complain when Charlotte pinched her. "Ouch!" she whimpered, glaring at Charlotte.

"I'll take that as a no." He threw a file to Riele which she had a hard time catching. "Get me in touch with that person."

Riele opened the file only to find a picture of Kim Utter. She stared at Charlotte whose eyes were glued to the file in Riele's hands. "Can I know why you're choosing this guy?" She asked.

"Don't you think you ask me questions a lot?" He asked and Riele knew he was right. Ever since he came in, she has been questioning mostly everything he does.

"I'll get in touch with him right away," Riele avoided his gaze.  

Kim shook his head and sighed before going into his office. 

Charlotte couldn't believe her eyes, she wasn't ready to face him and here he is. What's she going to do now? "Riele, I'm not ready to face him yet," she whined.

Riele understood her plight and pulled her into a hug.

"Then you don't need to. I'll try to see if I can talk him out of this."

"That will get you into a lot of trouble," Charlotte warned her.  Riele pulled her away a little so she can see her face.

"And you are worth it." 

"Thanks a lot."

"Like I said, can I punch Kim Utter when I see him?"

"If the need arises, go ahead," Charlotte answered. 

"Let me try my luck with, Mr. Handsome." 

Riele took a deep breath before going into his office.