SABRINA’S POV
It was almost nine in the morning, so everyone in the office was busy doing their tasks. Since Aiden will leave for Singapore in the next few days, the schedule of different department deadlines has become tighter. It was because Aiden did not want to go with an ongoing project in the company since it would also cause a delay to the employees’ benefits.
“ Ms. Cruz?! “
I almost jumped from where I was seated because of the loud voice I heard. I raised my head to see whoever the jerk was trying to surprise me. However, I gulped when I realized who had called me. His dark aura and his eyes that could eat a person alive made me shiver in fear.
“ Sir Anderson,” I called his name after I stood up.
“ Daydreaming in the workplace is not allowed, Ms. Cruz. “ He lectured me in a serious manner. However, when our eyes met, I recognized that he did not mean to talk to me like that, but he had to.
“ I am sorry, sir!” I apologized and smiled slightly to show him that he was doing what he needed to do.
“ Just do not do it next time. Is the conference room ready? “ He asked.
“ Yes, sir. I also asked a staff to buy us some snacks in case the meeting will be longer than it was intended,” I politely explained to him.
“ Good. I will go ahead first in the conference room. Follow me after you get the folders on the top of my table.” He instructed.
He did not wait for me to reply because he immediately turned his back on me. I hurriedly put the things on my table before I went to Aiden’s office. When I entered, I went to the table to get the folders he asked for. One truth about Aiden is he does not want anyone to make him wait long, especially in terms of our careers.
I dropped the folders I was holding when I felt someone hug me from behind. Based on the smell of his perfume, I immediately recognized who he was. I secretly smiled because of what he did.
“ Aiden,” I called his name.
“ Hmm, “ He hummed because he continued to smell my hair and the back of my neck.
“ Aiden, stop! It tickles me, ohh,” A slight moan let out in my mouth because of what he was doing.
“ I am addicted to your smell. “ He seductively remarked.
Before anything more could happen, I faced Aiden. The gap between our lips was almost two inches apart. I slightly pushed him to create some space between the two of us. Due to my slight push, he did not have a choice but let go of his embrace for me.
“ Why are you still here? You should be in the conference room already, right?” I asked.
“ I was not at ease since I lectured you earlier,” he admitted, which made me smile a little bit. I was too lucky to have him as my boyfriend.
“ Do not be. You are doing the right thing. “ I encouraged and smiled at him to make his heart at peace.
“ Somehow, it was your fault. What were you thinking during working hours that made your mind daydream that deep?” He lectured me again. Sometimes, he was really fast in shifting his mood.
“ I was just sleepy earlier, which made me stare to nowhere,” I lied because I was sure if he knew what I was thinking, he would not stop pestering me.
“ Do you want to end this day early? Do you want to work only in half day?” He worriedly asked me.
“ Do not worry about me. I can still handle it,” I replied to him, smiling. I also held his cheeks.
“ Do not overdo yourself, especially on your job,” He reminded. Well, he was right. Being a secretary to a CEO, my life offered too much stress.
“ I will remember that,” I assured him.
He pulled me closer to him and hugged me tightly. I also embraced him. After a while, I let go because I remember that he still need to attend a meeting. However, he seems to have no intention of letting go of me.
“ Aiden, your meeting will start in a few minutes,” I told him while removing his hands from my waist, but he was not moved even a bit.
“ Aiden!” I called him once again, but with authority this time. I heard him chuckle.
“ What was funny, mister?” I irritably asked.
“Nothing. I simply found my wife so cute when she was irritated,” Aiden explained before letting me go. I pouted because of what he said.
“ Stop pouting. I might forget that we are still in the office,” He seductively stated. I hurriedly closed my mouth because of that seductive threat.
“ Well, I might be the one make you remember that you were in the office!”
Aiden and I were shocked when we heard that loud but deep voice. We looked around in the door direction, which the voice came from. My eyes widened when I realized who the two visitors Aiden had were. I lowered my head due to embarrassment.
“ Mom! Dad!” I heard Aiden call them happily.
“ G-good m-morning Mr. and Mrs. Anderson.” I stammered while greeting them.
“ Good morning, Secretary Cruz. “ Aiden’s father greeted me back with an emphasis on the word secretary.
“ Dad! “ Aiden warned his father.
“ What is wrong with that Aiden. She is really your secretary. “ Aiden’s mother interrupted them.
“ She is my girlfriend, Mom. “ Aiden tried to correct them.
I slightly held Aiden’s hand to calm him down. I do not want to be the reason for their misunderstanding. Unlike now, Aiden’s family loved me when we were still students. However, they changed how they interacted with me when I became Aiden’s secretary.
“ This is a workplace, not a dating site. She should know her place. “ Aiden’s father irritably stated. His words were like needles carved in my heart.
Before they could fight because of me, I gathered all my strength to look at them and excused myself.
“ I should take my leave now, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. I will go first to the conference room, Sir,” I stated before I looked at Aiden.
“ Much better! We wanna talk with our son in private. “ Aiden’s mother arrogantly told me while looking at me from head to toe.
Why are there some rich people who judge other people? I let out a fake smile and looked at Aiden once again. His eyes conveyed different emotions. I ignored what I saw and walked my way toward the exit.
AIDEN’S POV
After Sabrina left the office, I irritably looked at my parents. Why did they hate her?
“ Are you happy destroying my happiness? “ I irritably asked them.
“ Watch your mouth, Aiden. “ My father warned me.
“ You know I love her. “ I emphasized.
“ She is your secretary, Aiden. It is a shame “ My mother commented. She acted like Sabrina was something gross.
“ She was my girlfriend before she became my secretary. You love her before, why you cannot love her now? “ I could not hide my frustration anymore.
“ Because she is your secretary! It is a disgrace Aiden. A respectable CEO just end up with his secretary! “ My mother shouted.
“ You are underestimating her because she is a secretary? You are unbelievable! “ I could not really believe what they were saying.
“ You are the heir of Anderson Group of Corporation. It will be a disgrace to our family if anyone will hear about you marrying a secretary! “ Dad exclaimed with unbelief.
“ I would rather have no inheritance than not to be able to marry the woman I love,” I bitterly stated.
“ Watch your mouth, young man! I can take away everything to you!“ My father raised his voice louder. His aura also showed that his threat was not a joke.
“ Go ahead! Sabrina is my everything. “ I bravely replied before turning my back to them and walking towards my office’s door.
My mother tried to stop me by holding my arms. I bitterly looked at her before I removed her hands from my arms. Afterward, I left my own office. I went to the conference room immediately after leaving my office to shift my attention. I would rather supervise Marketing Team’s meeting than have a wasted discussion with my parents about something they should not be involved with. Sabrina is my life, and I will do everything to protect her, even if it will cost everything to me.
TO BE CONTINUED!