Becoming His Woman

Chapter 3: Dirty Business

I woke up early by 6 AM. This way my first day as his secretary. And I should make a great impression of coming before time. I park my car on the basement and march towards the entrance.

Today, I stick to my conservative fashion taste without missing the trend. My white spaghetti strap blouse was topped with my favorite peach coat; paired with a matching trendy peach slacks reaching my heels. A black pumps was worn on my feet to compliment my black wavy hair, properly tied behind letting it flow freely at my back without distracting my face. It was my nude make up that completes my OOTD (Outfit of the Day). I look elegant and classy with my get up.

I am smart enough to avoid prejudice on my first day. People tend to think that secretaries wore skimpy and soul-revealing clothes. I don’t want to partake on that stereotype.

The guard opened the door for me. I smile lightly to thank him. My ears never miss to catch people murmuring with each other as I entered. I even heard some of those murmurs.

“Is that the new secretary? Gosh! She’s a lucky one.” No need to remind me girl. I know it very well.

“Ugh! It should have been me.” Oh so this fella also aspired for my position.

“Look! She really looks like a CEO queen.” This one brightens up my day. It was a man in big glasses who’s behind the magic words. Nice guess! I am a CEO too.

I walked pass them and entered the elevator. My wristwatch reminds me of how early I am today. It was still 7:29 AM when supposedly my working time starts at eight.

Ting!

The elevator opens as I finally reach the top floor of this building. I walk towards the same room we had conducted the interview. I’ve been told that it’s the CEO’s office as well.

Boss doesn’t typically come early than their employees so I guess Calix…’Oh scratch it Herena I mean Bliss. It should be Sir.’ My sub consciousness scolded me. I guess Mr. Dexigrous wouldn’t be here yet. Nevertheless, for formality’s sake, I knock three times before slowly opening the door.

To my surprise, he was already on his table working on the tons of papers. Such a workaholic. “G-good morning Sir.” I greeted politely as I approach his table.

“Oh drop the Sir already. Call me Mr. Dexigrous, Ms. Fernatto.” He told me after sipping on his coffee and still fixing his vision on the papers. I bet he stayed overnight for work. No doubt Dexigrous Empire remains number 1 for three consecutive years. They have such a nice boss mindset.

“Take a seat Ms. Fernatto. Mrs. Estrada will brief you later of your task as my secretary.” Finally he raises his face to see me. Those eyes are drowning me to the pits of wonder.

“Okay Mr. Dexigrous,” I replied and look at my side to avoid his gaze. Come on Bliss. You are better than that. I fix my composure and looks at him directly. He is busy reading reports. My eyes accidentally landed on his chest where three of the buttons are loosen up. I couldn’t miss to see his bulky muscles. I thought he noticed that as he suddenly looks at me before proceeding on the next report.

I’m not guilty!

I swallowed lightly and look at the heraldic view of the city through the glass window on his back. Being on a high place, gives such a nice pleasure of being above something. Now, I understand why boss' offices are commonly placed on the top most floor.

After getting my fair share of the wonder, I look at him again. Sometimes his eye brows would bend in confusion and sometimes it would stay relax.

Knock!

Knock!

“It is I Mrs. Estrada.” A voice from the outside said.

“Come in.” Mr. Dexigrous called out. The door swung open and reveals a woman in his mid forty’s I guess. She was wearing an all black business attire with her hair tied in a neat manner. She is a perfect exemplar of a loyal employee who’d serve the company for years.

“Mrs. Estrada holds the longest experience of work in our company among all our employees.” Like what I expected. “She would tour you around as well as teach you the tasks a secretary is expected to do.” Mr. Dexigrous further added.

“Come on Ms. Fernatto. Let’s start from here going down.”Mrs. Estrada said as she marches towards the exit. I followed her into the spacious hallway.

After we finish to visit all the offices on this floor, we descended to the next floor and so on…until we finally reached the lobby in the first floor. We sat on the couch as our body is feeling tired already. I must say Mrs. Estrada was so much of her age as commonly prescribed. She was so lively without missing the touch of professionalism throughout our tour.

I look at my wristwatch only to find out that it was pass 1 PM already. “Better if we have lunch already Ms. Fernatto before briefing you.” I heard her said. I would love that too. My baby worms are now craving for food.

It was in the company’s cafeteria that we immediately visited to satisfy our food cravings. There are plenty of food choices aligned in a along table. Mrs. Estrada instructed me to pick whatever I like as many as I can. Free lunch is one of the benefits granted to all the employees of Dexigrous Empire. I think I will also adopt this kind of benefit in my company if the sales continue to increase month by month.

“You know what Ms. Fernatto. I find you very different from all the secretaries I’ve encountered in the past years.” Ms. Estrada suddenly said in the middle of our meal after swallowing her food.

“Oh! How do you say so?” I am curious myself.

“It’s just that. Your aura and fashion taste speak so much of class and poise. I don’t know.” Her eyebrows are bent as if she was really confused. I am not sure if that was a good thing for me or not. What if she doubts my identity already?

“I mean you don’t show much skin on your dressing code. It was an unusual thing for secretaries.” Thank goodness! It was all about the stereotype on clothing and not my identity. I can finally eat at peace.

“Ha-ha…” I laugh lightly with my hand gentle covering my mouth. “No. I mean…I am a half Filipina so basically I rooted from a conservative race.” I explained.

“Oh!” Mrs. Estrada looks a little shock. “Was it your mom who’s the Filipina or your dad?” She asked.

“It was actually my mom. My father is a pure American.” I replied. I didn’t have to lie for Bliss Fernatto's resume goes the same way.

After our meal, we proceeded on her office as she briefs me on my tasks. It wasn’t hard for me to internalize everything as I already have my own secretary/personal assistance with me. What Lyra is doing for me, I will do it myself to Calix. By 4 PM, Mrs. Estrada sets me free from her grip. I returned to the CEO’s Office with a smile on my face. Finally, I can go home after one hour.

Knock!

Knock!

As usual, I knock first before opening the door and stepping inside.

“Ugh! Come on baby! Faster! Please!” I heard unnecessary noises as I walk forward.

“You’re so tight. s**t!” I don’t know what would I feel. Seriously, Calix had grown to this kind of lifestyle in his own office. I am about to turn around and leave when I heard him called out my name.

“Ms. Fernatto.” I slowly turn around with my eyes on the ground as I prepare myself for any hurtful Rated-18 scene.

“My brother wants to dismiss you early as soon you finish your tasks for today.” I-it was Devon and not Calix who pulled the dirty act. I look at him who only had his boxer on to protect my eyes from seeing anything.

“He forgot to get your number and I am too lazy to check on your resume to find it either…that’s why I waited you here while having fun…right baby?” Devon looks at the girl on the sofa who was, God forgive, all naked but all might and confident. Oh right. Sluts do not know privacy.

“Okay," I said and leave. Even if I am into punching him in the face for tainting Calix's office with his dirty business.