Becoming His Woman

Chapter 10: Dilemma

“You mean here Mr. Dexigrous.” I said sexily crossing my legs for an intricate look.

 Yet again, he swallowed hard. His eyes darkening in the enchanting call of flesh. His hands were tightly twitched on his paper works. Oh! Calix! Just like that…Did you realize now how am I ‘something’ in your life? 

 You were wrong to say that all those sweet gestures you did are just ‘nothing more than an apology offer’.

 I’ll make you believe that. That’s my mission by the way. He closes his eyes for a while taming the igniting desire burning inside him. I immediately got off the table and return to the seat where I should be as a decent employee.

 “What about my early dismissal Mr. Dexigrous?” I asked politely acting cool like I never hop in his table earlier, making him open his eyes. The darkening aura are now gone. He is a real legend from transforming a hungry beast into a humble rabbit. 

 “Quite a show Ms. Fernatto.” He asserted as he returns to his usual self. 

 “I bet you should better be careful with the specifics.” I pointed at his hand. I want to remind him of the specific of his command. He chuckled for a while before grinning from ear to ear. 

 “Should I need to be careful? Better yet…Am I the one who needs to be careful?” He plays with a pen in his hand while still wearing his infamous grin. He’s playing with me. 

 “Let’s see.” I challenged which turns his grin into a playful smirk before returning to his usual self and looks me into the eye. His eyes were deep and enigmatic. I think I’ll get drawn inside it if I wouldn’t break the eye contact. 

 “You are playing with fire.” I heard him say. 

I am about to speak in defiance when he raised his right arm to halt me as he threw a royal blue small card on the table. Could somebody tell me how many envelopes would be thrown in front of me this day? 

 “Read it.” My boss commanded. 

  Tamara Angel Dexigrous’s 20th Birthday  North Light City Garden Hotel—

 I haven’t done reading everything yet when he spoke. 

 “My sister Mara will be having a pool party for her birthday. That blue card serves as your invitation.” He said pointing to the card on my hand before sliding a credit card on my free open palms. “Use this card to shop for your outfit.” 

Great! I’ll be wearing two piece. And I’ll definitely make my boss look at me all night. 

 “When is this exactly?” I asked. It shouldn’t be tonight for I have a prior appointment to the auction. 

 “Tonight.” He shortly replied and faces his laptop. I am about to say my protest when he cuts me off without even starting. “I am cutting your working time for today for five more hours in exchange of your two hours presence in the party. You wouldn’t want to turn down your boss first personal command, would you?” He raised his eyebrow at the last part of his litany highlighting the word ‘personal’. 

 “Go. Shop your things.” He gestured me outside. 

How can he be such a bossy controlling freak adjusting my working time involving moral persuasion. He left me with no choice but to obliged.

 Now I am caught in a dilemma whether or not to attend the birthday party and drop the chance to prove the family’s loyalty to the Laghberg; or attend the auction and drop the chance to get to know Calix relatives and achieve things with him. 

 Crap! I still have few hours left to think.

 For now, I should switched on into my shopping spree. I should secure both outfits for those event and chose later on which one should I go- pool party or mafia auction.

 I would literally hit hard on this credit card he gave me. I would buy those on the A+ type of wardrobe worth more than thousand bucks. I couldn’t help grinning.

 I step on the engine of my car and pulls over my very own Devaraux Fashion Branch Boutique. It still looks classy and elegant as ever. I observed new fancy decorations inside particularly the elaborately styled and tended lavender flower. 

Flower experts say aside from being naturally appealing to the eye, lavenders hold a very nice aroma capable enough to repel any insect that is lurking around while giving the space a fresh ambiance. 

I bet I would add this lavender thing on my bedroom too as well as on Mr. Dexigrous office room to ease any tension works will give him. 

 I hastily steps towards the entrance. The guard immediately recognized me and slightly lowers his head in respect as he opens the double glass door. “Good morning Madame.” I give both of them a quick smile in response as receptionist did the same thing. 

 I proceeded to the third floor where two piece and lingerie together with men’s boxer shorts were intricately placed among the glassy shelves and silver hangers. As I searched among the racks of the most elaborate designed sophisticated two piece of our boutique, I heard a familiar voice from a far.

 With the plunge of intrigue, I gingerly followed where it is coming from, only to find myself looking at the same girl who intrude the CEO’s not long ago.

 Great! We have a Dexigrous client.

 Mara was holding silver hangers, each one holding an excellent designers style two piece. In front of her was…hmmm I bet the assistant manager of the branch, Samantha Walker. 

 “Gosh! Which am I supposed to choose among this one? Both of them looks pretty damn good!” I heard Mara battling with her own dilemma of which to wear between a black lacey sequin, silver lined strapped, and golden splendid two piece. Samantha takes a moment first to decide herself. Mara doesn’t seem to have enough patience and rants again.

 “Come on! It was your job to guide a VIP customers!” She spits acting more of herself-impatient and demanding. 

 “Go on with the gold one...that will perfectly set the spotlight on you all night long,” Samantha said smiling keeping her cool despite the perverse attitude of the client. 

Good job. I couldn’t be more grateful with my employees like this, maintaining professionalism amidst all odds and circumstances. 

 “Alright! I’ll go on with the gold one but I’ll still purchase the other two.” Mara handed her pick to one of the saleslady as they sashayed to the counter. Samantha was left relieved leaning on the red velvety couch. I was about to turn my heels and go back to the racks I am checking before I got interrupted with a Dexigrous impertinent voice, when Samantha notices me. She hastily makes her way towards me and bid her greetings.

 “Good morning Madame, how long have you been here? I didn’t received any heads up on your arrival. Pardon me if I haven’t prepare you a firsthand accommodation.” I am a little bit confused. Samantha is been acting like a manager herself, taking responsibility of things that concern managers' attention. Wait! I nearly drop my jaw as my eyes rested on her badge. It says here ‘manager’. How come I became a visitor on my own shop? I didn’t even know that they had been a promotion and such. But I have to maintain my cool and pretend I am aware of everything. 

 “The lavender on the front door must have been your idea.” I said as we make our way back to the racks. Samantha feels astonished on my remarks as evident with the flustering of her cheeks. Oh she got the wrong idea. “It was magnificent!” I added to clear out the idea. 

“I am even considering adopting the lavender trend on my bedroom.” I winked. “Oh! Thank you Madame. Since Rhiana was transferred to the other branch, I’ve been doing my best to match the same servitude she offered for Devaraux Clothing Brand.” She explained. So I am right in my speculation that there have been a reshuffling of brand managers as well as promotions to instill constant change and collective development on each branch. I should better ask Alexis of the details later.

 Just then, my eyes come to rest on an innocent aqua blue two piece cut in an exquisite different patterns giving off a look of innocence and luscious appeal.

 “Perfect!” I handed the item to Samantha and asked her to pay it for me using Mr. Dexigrous card. “You can leave the two piece in the receptionist, I’ll fetch it later. Afterwards, you can proceed on your work. Don’t mind me. I love shopping alone.” I instructed her before she leaves.

 Now that I am done with the pool party outfit, I should secure a formal attire for the auction. I finally come to a decision to neither skip the events. 

I will first show up in the pool party then excused myself for being not feeling well. Once I am relieved of my first obligations, I will proceed to the next one- the auction. 

 I searched through the racks for bloody red long formal dress. The auction theme changes from the mysterious black motif into a bloody red masquerade. 

Just as I finally make a pick myself, I saw a familiar silhouette of a woman approaching my way. “Oh! Good morning Madame.” Lyra Amigo greeted me with a warm smile. She’s been a good personal assistant of mine since then.

 “What brings you here? I mean what about those?” I asked her as I rest my eyes on a bloody red tuxedo on her hands.

 “Hmmm…” She hesitated first before speaking. I think I get it. 

“Sir Alexis tasks me to find him this kind of formal attire.” Her cheeks were turning red while saying my cousin’s name. Come on Lyra. Do you have a crush on my cousin? If only you know how late he takes a bath during weekends. 

“Oh is that so?” I shortly replied and sashayed my way to the counter. She follows after me. After our things were wrapped, we proceeded to the exit as I fetch my two piece on the reception table, and separate ways. I am so excited for tonight despite the nervousness of what if things go wrong unexpectedly.