The Secretary; An office romance

.who am i kidding? he was probably just being nice and that was it, but it felt good to have a friend even if it was for a short period of time. I could imagine how stupid i was challenging

other expenses would be due soon, and I'm playin

on my work, trying to p

k and headed to the cafeteria. The aroma of food and freshly brewed coffee filled the air, I couldn't hel

ke to order ma'am"?

l be just fin

ng right up" sh

ifferent to the tension and stress that seemed to permeate the office. I wondered if t

ble and i quickly took a sip e

d found my self struggling to keep my eyes open. The tension and stress of the day had taken its toll on me, I was feeling so e

esk hoping that would make me feel at alert and be able to focus. I leaned back in

esting on my arms and the sounds slowly started

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Brian

isfied that everything was in order. I stood up, stretching my arms a

rprised that she was still working then i suddenly remembered that i had told her to wait for me before leaving

. I suddenly felt guilty remembering the reason i had told her to wait. it wasn't

hought of waking her up but didn't know how. I clear

d but she didn't respond.

pocket and dialed the drivers num

s immediately " I

told him to take Emily's bag and mine. I slowly walked over to Emily not wanting to startle h

looked at

door on you

es

me.I had no idea where Emily lived. I had not thought this thr

" I instruct

he replied tak

okay with spending t

sed that she had not woken up yet. I gently carried her int

of temptation to stroke her cheek, but i resisted reminding myself that i had to maintain a professional distance. when i got to the guest room, i laid her down gent

d arrange for some decent clothes

nodding. and i made m

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bbing my eyes, trying to remember where i was. But as i looked around i reali

a four-poster with luxurious curtains draped around it. The furniture was elegant

he side of the bed trying to process my surroun

nse of unease, a lady dressed in a

greeted dropping a dress and

eady downstairs and every other thing you need is in the

ll trying to clear t

to ask... it might sound weir

Sir Brian brought you in. Yo

left the room. leaving me wit

s everything that the maid said.

you in... you were s

t. He had carried me

r if Sir Brian's action meant something more. Did he care for me that

massive bed, This was definitely not my apartment and the maid had c

needed to focus on the present moment, I got up from

emotions as i made my way downstairs to the dinning room. The dress was stunning a

e table that could easily seat 12 people. Mr Brian was already seated eating his breakfast, He looked up as i e

d trying to sound cheerful as

. he responded h

e a cup of coffee and placed a

he would say something but he just continued eating his breakfast, his eyes fixed on his plate.

moned the cou

trying to sound sincere and brea

at me, a hint of

t would be more comfortable f

t at his thoughtful gesture, Maybe Mr

ee and took a la

Mr. Brian aske

ack to the offi

f fixed on me and it

". he said. " We can discuss th

Mr Brian really interested in spending more time

n, the door to the dinning room flung open and a lovel

Brian called

voice bubbling with excitement

came as early as i could so you wouldn't

nning my face before a friendl

ar " she sa

m " I greeted feeli

ay anything else she

our girlfriend "? is that the reason y

ned to Mr. Brian, waiting for him to

my Secretary " Mr

t laughed and patt

thrilled to meet the woman

embarrassment, Mr Brian's mother t

Secretary we are not in a relationshi

laughed again and pa

just going to have to know Emily better. You don't have to hide it

er. we're going to be great friends i just know it"