my private secretary

Chapter 4

Liana esperanza p'o'v

Good evening Ms, Esperanza. I just want to let you know that tomorrow you will start working as the new secretary of TSC CORPORATION. Don't forget what I said and please suit yourself for tomorrow.Assistant director of the TSC CORPORATION.

Tsk, why am I reading this over and over again?" I asked myself.

I've been reading this since last night. I'm still restless like crazy thinking about what to say in front of the CEO if we ever talk. They will probably ask about my experience. What if he knows my past? I mean I always get fired from work because of my pain? What if I suddenly can't speak? What if...I stutter in front of him???...gosh it's crazy!!

Good morning ma'am, how can I help you?" a woman asked me openly.

I'm Liana, Gell, Esperanza the new secretary of the CEO." I introduced myself smiling.

Yes?" he asked as if he didn't believe me. Didn't he hear it or something? I said I'm the new secretary of the CEO of this company." I said again now trying to smile. He just looked at me as if he still couldn't believe what I said.

Do I look like I'm joking?

But ma'am I think you got the wrong company." Now he said making me frown. What do you mean?? this is TSC CORPORATION right?" I asked curiously while looking at the name written on their I'd.

Yes ma'am, but nothing was said about us having a new secretary." he said and the other one agreed. I felt annoyed by what he said. What do they want to release? I'm just lying and making up a story?

Just excuse me, because this is the email that was sent to me last night and it says that I accept it." I said as I held out my cell phone to his face. They read it but I can tell from their faces that they really have no intention of believing it. "Did you read it?" I asked her raising an eyebrow.

Ma'am, are you aware that we don't immediately believe that? There are many people who pretend to work here even though they are not," explained one, which annoyed me even more.

So they really think that I'm just pretending? Ha.. Wait, are you saying I just pretended?" I asked annoyed. They didn't speak and just looked at each other. "First of all, what I'm saying is true and second, this is the proof!" I said. I couldn't really hold back my annoyance. It's okay that they think I'm lost here, but the thought of just pretending? Tf?

"Sorry, ma'am, but we think you need to leave." said one and motioned to one of his companions to come closer to me.

No, I won't leave." I replied firmly. Why am I leaving? I'm not really lying.

Please, ma'am, leave before we call the guard." one warned while the other grabbed my hand Don't touch me! What's your problem? This is proof that you still need to show me the contract I signed, huh?" I said, lifting the envelope I was holding.

No need ma'am, just leave before we call What's happening here?" said a voice from behind me. When I heard that voice, I immediately turned to the person from whom that voice came.

Finally! Come here!

G-good morning ma'am." They stammered greetings to the woman in front of me. He greeted back and turned his gaze to me.

Oh hey, Ms, Liana. Why are you still here? Shouldn't that be in the CEO's office?" he asked making me frown.

Yeah, but how can I do that if they stop me? Besides, they don't even believe that I'm your CEO's new secretary." I said irritated and looked at the woman holding my hand. He looked back at me now that his face was full of shock as well as the others who stopped me earlier B-but we thought that secretary Kory was still working with the CEO?" One of them asked in surprise. Most likely they are referring to the former secretary. No, actually she's not working with us anymore." answered the cursed woman Este of the assistant director. Just like yesterday, there was no trace of any emotion on his face except seriousness. So does that mean he is really the new secretary?" asked one who was still surprised Yes, she is." It was a short response that was immediately loosened by the woman's grip on my hand, perhaps out of shock that I probably wasn't really lying. They apologized to me, which was my fault, even though I was disgusted by their behavior, there was nothing I could do.

Maybe this company is really very strict with the people who work here that's why they are like that if they can check point with me earlier.

"Anyway go back to work and you Ms, liana follow me." The assistant director said to me. I didn't speak and just followed him. While we were walking, I couldn't help but bend down. Who wouldn't bow down in shame if almost all the employees here were looking at me.

Omy stop being shy liana! Be confident! Hm, I'm sorry about the behavior of our staff earlier. They're just like that, especially when they meet new faces." he said openly.

Oh.. it's fine, that's not a case for me, I just got carried away by emotion earlier." I said shyly. I admit that I was annoyed earlier but they can't blame me either." But I just want to ask why I feel that the policy in your company is too strict?" I will ask.

I really couldn't help but ask, especially since I still don't know anything about the policies of this company except for the warnings he told me when he talked to me at the cafe. I'm afraid I might make a mistake.

It's only natural for us to be strict when it comes to the people who work here, where have you seen a company that is too lenient with its subordinates? "He asked me that I kept quiet." and didn't I tell you that here in our company doesn't don't need a stupid and clumsy people?" he asked, making me even more silent.

Maybe I'm not the one he's trying to correct? And remember what I said Ms, Liana. You are the secretary of the CEO now so please act like one." His promise was strong and serious which made me swallow my saliva. I'm even more nervous now. "Also don't act stupidity in front of him you know what I mean right?" he asked slowly as I nodded.

Maybe I entered the right thing? Why does the tone of his speech make the CEO so scary? Yeah I understand." I boldly promised even though I was really nervous.

Okay good." was his short answer. We continued walking until we reached the front of an office. "Wait here, I'll tell him that you're here." he said and went inside. What else can be done but wait for him. I just watched the door. Now I wonder who the CEO is? I forgot to find out who and what the name of the CEO of this company is so I am even more nervous now. Oh that's okay! As long as I do my best to be accepted here.

A few moments later he came out and motioned for me to come inside. At first I hesitated but I had to do it even though I was scared.

I'll leave now." he said as he let go and left immediately. When he closed the door, I just stood there speechless while trying to stop the Kaba and afraid of what could happen to me now.

So you are my new Secretary huh." Open behavior of the CEO. I couldn't see his face because he was almost bent over looking at the paper he was holding. Uhh yeah I am..." I couldn't finish what I was going to say when I could clearly see his face. I felt like I was covered in water in shock.

T-this So you're my new secretary huh?" he asked while bending down to read the paper he was holding.

Uhh Yeah I am.." Liana stopped what she was about to say when she clearly saw the face of the man who was said to be the CEO. It was as if he was covered with cold water in shock, as was his chest that was pounding fast.

T-this...H-how.." Liana covered her mouth due to so much shock. Meanwhile, the man who was sitting had a different expression on his face that was serious before but now there was also a trace of surprise on his face. He immediately took it back and changed it. his face without emotion while staring at the girl. What??" he asked without emotion to the girl who was now just looking at him with wide eyes in shock.

He couldn't answer it. It's like he's standing still and doesn't know what to do with so many questions running through his mind.

Why are you still standing there? And you don't even know how to greet me?" He asked again with no emotion on his face. Liana is now feeling extremely nervous and shaking hands. he thinks it's just a bad dream.

Are you deaf or something?" he asked again with a frown.

Liana came back to her senses but she still couldn't believe that the person she hated so much was in front of her.

Oh.. I'm sorry." He apologized while looking seriously at the man in front of him. Hm okay, take a sit." he ordered not looking at her.

At first liana had no intention of sitting down but she couldn't do anything because she was already here. The only thing he could do was try to calm down and show that he wasn't nervous.

So your name is Liana, Gell esperanza? right?" he asked looking at the paper containing Liana's information.

Liana slightly looked at him wondering why he was still asking because he knew that this man already knew her full name and personality.

Right? You are Ms, Liana?" she asked firmly again.

Yeah that's right. I'm Liana, Gell, esperanza." answered Liana who was a bit shy but her Kaba was more superficial You're 24 years old...and you have many experience as a secretary." he continued reading Liana's information. Liana didn't say a word, she just remained sitting while trying to calm herself down. Calm down Liana! calm down!

Ha.. there were many companies you joined but they all fired you?" He asked with a little laugh. If Liana was nervous before, now she felt annoyed by his laughter."And it says that many CEOs have been hit, right? It's that correct?" He asked, now looking directly at Liana.

Because of his sudden gaze, liana's heart almost jumped at Kaba. After almost a few years, he is now able to see his eyes again. As before, he still has angelic eyes and a certain handsomeness that Liana can't deny.

Yeah but I have a reason to that." Liana replied looking away. He couldn't look at the man in front of him, especially since the past that he didn't want to go back to came back to him little by little.

Oh... it's that so? But I'm sure you are aware that you can't hit the CEO or everyone who's higher than you?" Liana couldn't answer this question right away. He knows that it is wrong to hurt any of his co-workers, especially the CEO, but for him, they deserve it.

Yes, I'm aware of that sir, but they're the one who want that they don't know how to respect someone." now liana said. He cannot allow anyone to insult him I know and you have a point, however, how can I hire someone like this?" Now he shook his head and looked at Liana's info again.

Then don't hire me! What if I want to work here? But since you are brave and competitive person you are perfect to work with us No!!" Liana suddenly said, surprising them both. Theo looked at him seriously No? What do you mean?" It raised an eyebrow. Liana just wanted to sink to the ground because she was so embarrassed that she didn't think she would be seen when she entered here. He thought he was a jockpot.

I-i.. actually I'm here because I want to say that I'm backing out as your secretary." Sambit stammered as he dropped the contract he was holding on the table. The man just looked at it, not even a little emotion can be seen on his face. Backing out as my new secretary??..are you out of your mind?" he asked with a frown.

Yeah I'm serious sir. I think I'm not qualified to work here." Liana said. "I'm so sorry sir." He said while bowing. The young man who told him laughed a little. Not qualified to work here huh? Why?" he asked her with raised eyebrows. It looks like he won't stop." You must have a reason to say that.." he said. Meanwhile, Liana couldn't stop being insulted over and over again in her mind.

This fvcker! Does he really not understand that I don't want to work here?! I can especially see his devilish face every day!

It's not that I don't want to work here sir but that's my decision so I hope you understand." Lian promised with a forced smile Tsk, Ms, esperanza do I look like a joke to you?? and don't get me wrong you signed the contract right?" he asked looking at her seriously.

Liana wanted to hit her head against the wall when she remembered that she had signed the contract. Tsk!if only I had known that You were the CEO I would never have come here and I would never have signed that damn contract! Yeah I did but...I can't do this anymore."

You can't do this anymore?? it's like it just started..." he shook his head

To him. He took the envelope that liana placed on the table and looked at it. " Well, I'm sorry but you're late Ms, esperanza..." she said looking at the contract. Liana wondered what it meant What do you mean sir?" he asked curiously Your late because you're my private secretary now." he said seriously as he placed the contract he was holding on the table what?? no! I said that I'm backing out! Don't you understand me?" Liana said angrily.

He doesn't want to experience what happened to him before, especially when he sees again the man who hurt him and caused him great pain. For him, this man caused him a trauma.

Secretary, Esperanza, can you please calm down? Maybe people outside will think that you are insulting the CEO in your first visit," said Sambit.

Liana was even more annoyed by what he said. Then let it be that I will be removed immediately!

I don't care! and I'm telling you. I'll never be your secretary." Liana said strongly and angrily.

Hm? Do you have any problem with my company? or...do you have a problem with me?" he asked her with an obvious look on her face waiting for his answer.

Liana didn't know what to say. He was running out of energy wondering if this demon was really in front of him.

I'll remind you, you're here to do your job not acting like a piece of trash." he said without emotion. Liana's blood boiled with anger at the words he said."So do properly your job as my Secretary. There's no problem there? And besides you're the one who signed the contract." said Panito.

Liana is feeling a mixture of emotions now, annoyance, anger and nervousness enveloping her now. Just thinking that he will serve the person who cheated on him makes his hair rise.

To Be Continued...