CHAPTER NINE
Ok this is a nightmare , I’ll sleep now and when I wake up I will be back to my former life , I’ll be the normal Laura Paley that I was before .
“ Laura you’ve been sleeping for five hours now , you have to get up and do something “ Zoey said but I didn’t respond
“ This rumors are getting more intense , I think you should go see Nick “
“ Leave me alone Zoey “ I mumbled through the pillow
“ Leave you alone ? I’m not leaving you alone , we are stuck together remember? “
“ Then go away “ I said
“ No I can’t go away Laura , it’s not a big deal actually , another scandal will come up and people will forget about this soon “
“ you’re right another scandal will come up but why the hell am I the new secretary of Mr Harlow ?” I asked loudly
“honestly I don’t have any idea , more reason why you should go see Nick “ she said
“ I don’t know Zo , don’t you think it will be a bit awkward ?”
“ Do you want to be his secretary?”
“ No I don’t want to be around him at all “ I said
“ Then you have to walk up to him and tell him you’re not interested in the secretary position “
“ wouldn’t he fire me ?” I asked
“ I don’t think so , just tell him you don’t want to be his secretary and that you have a friend who’s up for the position “ she said winking
“ First , Never wink at me again or I’m shaving your left eyebrow . Second, you want to be his secretary?” I asked
“ Laura that man is like a walking orgasm donor , I wouldn’t mind working with him for a while … I’ll climb him like a freaking wall”
“ ok I’m done hearing you talk , you’re starting to sound like a Thot” I said
“ Girl I am a Thot “ she said and we both laughed
“ wow I’m friends with a thot “
“ Whatever now get your shit together and go meet Mr Harlow “
“ Wait today ?” I asked
“ Right now “ she said
“ but the reporters are still outside, there’s no way I’ll gt out without getting my face photographed “ I said
“ don’t worry , I’ll distract them “
“ How ?” I asked
“ You just get dressed and trust me , you know I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve”
“ ok then “ I said getting up
“ By the way please wear something Red “
“ Why ?”
“ You look really hot in red “ she said winking
Again ?
“ I still have that razor with me ,I can shave it when you’re asleep at night “
“ you evil –“
Then we heard a noise from the back door .
“ Do you think it’s those crazy reporters ?” I asked
“ I’m not sure “ she said
our back door is really secluded and distant , nobody knows it’s the back door so I wonder how someone got to know about it .
“ I’ll get the door and tell them to fuck off “ Zoey said walking to the back door .
This damn reporters , they can be so desperate at times , how can they –
“ Laura , someone’s here for you “ Zoey called from the back .
What ? Me ?
“ Be there in a sec “ I yelled back
I quickly finished brushing my teeth and ran downstairs , I saw a man fully suited Standing next to Zoey .
“ umm good afternoon , who are you ?” I asked
“ I’m Mr Harlow’s Driver , he asked me to bring you “ the man said
Wait what ?
“ me ?”I asked
“ yes “
“ Laura go get dressed in, you have to go “ Zoey said
“ I’m sorry can you give me a minute ?” I asked
“ of course “ he replied
“ Thank you “ I said as I ran to the bathroom to finish my business .
You got this Laura … you got this
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I stepped out of the luxurious car with wobbly and followed the driver like lost dog , the moment I stepped foot into the building all eyes were on me , whispers were heard and glares were directed at me from different corners of the room , I quickly hastened my step and entered the elevator .
The driver pressed on the first floor and after what seemed like forever we finally got to the infamous first floor . It was the smallest floor in the building with only The CEO’s office and few other offices .
We walked into the building and saw the secretary seated on a desk typing like his life depended on it .
“ Hi , we’ll like to see Mr Harlow “ The driver said making our presence known
“ Oh Mr chest , You’re here , Mr Harlow said to let Miss Paley in “ He said
What ? Me ?
Dear God
“ only me ?” I asked
“ Yes Miss Paley , just you “
Ok Laura you got this , I went to the door and held the knob , I hesitated a little before finally opening the door .
I walked in and saw Mr Harlow typing something on his computer not even noticing my presence . His midnight black hair looked rough like he had been running his hands through it multiple times , I guess being a CEO must be truly hard .
“ Are you done staring ?” He suddenly asked not looking away from the computer
Oh shit !
“ umm I – I – “
“ you can have your seat when you’re done gawking at me “ he said
I quickly took my seat on the chair opposite him , I tapped my nails and bit my lips nervously on the table as I awaited his judgement .
He looked finally looked up from the device and stared right into my eyes .
“ Miss Paley “
Oh he knows my name now ?
“ Y-yes sir “ I answered
“ Are you feeling good ?” he asked
“ no , not really … I mean yeah but – never mind “ I said stuttering and he smiled a little
Is it weird that I can’t look away from his angelic smile even if I want to ?
“ Miss Paley , do I make you nervous “
Hell yeah
“ Yes – I mean no , I mean … “ I said
God ! Why am I embarrassing myself so much ?
“ I’m starting to believe that the universe wants us together or what do you think ?” he asked
What ?
“ umm… i-I don’t t-think so sir “ I said
“ you don’t ? Then is this your plan ?” he asked
Wait what
“ I’m sorry what ?” I asked
“ Is this what you planned from the beginning ?”
“ what are you talking about ?” I asked
“ This is what you’ve orchestrated from the start right ? To use me for clout “ he said
“ Excuse you , what are you saying ?” I said angrily
“ There , now that is the Miss Paley I know , so tell me … Are you still nervous ?” He asked smiling wildly like a derailed cat
What ? What is wrong with this man ?
“ Umm I saw the message about the promotion “ I said going straight to business
“ Oh yes the message , you’ve been appointed as my new secretary” he said
“ Yeah about that …may I ask why sir ?” I asked
“ First , I’d like to Apologize for the inconveniences you must have faced the past few days , I’m sure it hasn’t been easy . I heard reporters were lining in front of your house , I’m sorry about that “ he said
Wow Nick Harlow just apologized to me , me a nobody , freaking Nick Harlow just said sorry to me and he didn’t even do anything wrong .
Honestly I don’t care if he acted like a jerk before , the word sorry really touched my heart.
“it’s ok “ I said acting cool like I wasn’t going crazy inside
“ You must be startled about the whole Secretary drama “
“ Yes sir I am “ I said
“ ok sorry about that –
He said it again …
You must be aware that I’m very handsome and famous right ?” he asked
“ umm yes “ I said
“ So that means not just any lady can be found with me “
Orrrr what now ?
“ Miss Paley someone took pictures of us in a somewhat inappropriate situation and posted it online , I’m sure you know the whole world is after you right ?” he asked
“ B-but we are not like actually in a relationship not something “ I said
“ Yes we both know that but the people outside don’t , that is why we had to defend you “ he said
“Defend me ?” I asked
“ Yes Miss Paley , I’m the celebrity here , people already love me whereas you are the nobody . Nobody cares if you’re hurt or not , all they want is to know about your personal life and ruin it “ he said
Ok forget what I said the other time , he’s a jerk .
Me ? A nobody ?
“ So? –“
“ So I gave out an official speech out today saying you’re my secretary and that there’s nothing between us“ he said
“ Ok so what does that have to do with my promotion and all ?” I asked
“ Reporters will be here tomorrow to confirm what I said , so you have to be my secretary “ he said
“ But what if I don’t want to ?” I asked
“ it’s pretty simple , The internet will believe that we’re in a relationship and your whole life will be the next headline every morning . So tell me Laura , do you want that ?” He asked
Is this a wrong time for my heart to start going Ape shit at the way he called my name with that hot accent ?