MILIANI'S POV
"These are the files you asked me to sort out sir," I said as I handed Declan a few files "And these are the reports from the finance department"
"Schedule a meeting with them for tomorrow afternoon, between 12 or 1pm."
"Of course sir"
He looked up at me and paused. He stared at me for a while and It felt like he was at a loss for words. He cleared his throat "I felt like you'd correct yourself after the first time, Peters" He said with a stoic expression.
"Sorry. Uhm.. of course, Declan. I'll send them a memo right away."
"Good. Also I'll need another report, a more detailed one for last month's expenses. Add that in the memo as well. Then help me give this letter to the head of Marketing"
"Alright" I said and turned to walk away.
"And before you go," He said and I stopped to turn to look at him "Your outfit, It's stunning" He said with a stoic expression and returned his focus to the files on his table.
"Oh.. uh. Thank you, Declan" I said and walked out of the office in utter shock.
My boss, the CEO of CrimsonRich Industries, Declan Pierce, just complimented my outfit?
Am I dreaming? Or worse, Am I dying?
That was so unexpected. He never complimented my outfits or said anything that wasn't work related. First the date thing, now this? I should be happy, should I? I was so confused and distracted I didn't realize I was about to bump into someone.
Crash!!!
I saw the files in my hand flying all over the floor.
"Here let me help you with that," I knew that voice, it was Andrew. I looked up and his beautiful green eyes were staring back at me. "Are you okay Miliani?" He asked with a concerned tone.
"Y-yes, thank you" I said as he helped me get up and arranged the files that fell on the floor.
"Here you go. Be careful next time so you don't injure yourself" He said as he handed me the files.
"Thank you. I'll be more careful next time" I smiled at him
He smiled back and I could see him being visibly flustered "Well, I'll see you at lunch"
"See you"
After delivering the letter I headed to the cafeteria for lunch. I spotted Andrew at our usual spot but before I could go and meet him I got a text from Declan.
'I need you in the office Asap'
Shit, he always called or texted me at the wrong times.
I turned back and went straight to the office.
"You needed me?" I asked
"Yes. I'm hungry" He replied
"What?" I asked again thinking I was imagining things.
He focused his gaze on me. "I said I'm hungry, Peters."
"Sir, with all due respect how does that concern me?" I said a little annoyed that he made me come up here because he was hungry.
"Get me food. There's this nice restaurant just across the street. I'm sure you know it. Their pasta is to die for and I'm craving some. So get me some. I've transferred the money to your account and some extra money for you to get food for yourself too" He said with an emotionless face.
"Is.. is this even in my job description?" I queried.
He furrowed his brows and turned to me "I'm your boss, Peters. You do what I tell you to do, without questions" He said and shifted his gaze back to his computer.
Wtf?
I so badly wanted to oppose going on this errand but he was my boss and I didn't know what he was capable of. I tried to calm myself down.
"Of course, Declan" I said and walked out of the office.
What was wrong with him? Was he bipolar? One moment he's cold, the next he's either nice or a straight up asshole!
After 30 long gruesome minutes I got the food he asked for, I got some food for myself so It wasn't all that bad. Andrew was still at the cafeteria waiting, I found it cute. All I had to do was drop the food with Declan and go back to the cafeteria.
"Mmmm, smells nice" He said as he took the food from me. "Thank you"
I nodded and turned around to leave but he stopped me again.
"Not so fast Peters"
What now? Another errand?
I turned back to face him, my patience running thin. "Yes?"
"Where do you think you're going?" He asked.
"Uh.. the cafeteria to have lunch" I replied.
"Oh I didn't inform you?"
"Inform me about what?"
"You'll no longer be having lunch in the cafeteria. As my assistant you'll need to be close to me so that it'll be easy for you to complete tasks"
"W-wait what?" I stared at him in confusion.
"Peters if there's one thing I hate," He said as he stood up and walked over to me, we were basically two inches apart. He leaned closer to speak into my ear. My heart skipped a beat. "It's repeating myself. I expect you to understand what I say without questions or opposition. Is that clear?"
I gulped and nodded.
"Use your words" He said coldly.
"Y-yes Declan. I understand perfectly"
He smirked and then immediately returned back to his cold, emotionless face. "Good girl. Now sit down and have your lunch". He said and then walked back to his desk.
Yep, definitely bipolar.
That conversation was something else. Standing close to him gave me the chills and him whispering in my ear sent chills down my spine. Who was this guy?
I returned back to my seat and texted Andrew that I couldn't come back to the cafeteria. I felt bad that he had waited that long for me and I ended up not going to see him.
'That's okay, as long as you're still on for the date.' He texted back.
I smiled 'Of course. I'll see you after work'.
Now I just had to hope that Declan doesn't come up with another way to frustrate me or deter me from my date. It was almost as if he was doing it on purpose. The odds for that were low but not impossible. I stole a glance at him and saw him staring at me. He didn't even break eye contact when I caught him staring. He smirked and focused his gaze somewhere else.
I wondered what went on in his mind.
Declan Pierce. You are as intriguing as you are handsome and that's scary.