Straightening from his desk and the paperwork in front of him an hour after dismissing Liza from his office, Mike stood to take a stretch by moving close to his window which gives a breathtaking view of the London city at night.
Gazing into space, his thoughts were brought back to his meeting earlier with Liza and he shook his head wondering why on Earth she gave such a puzzling reaction to his news instead of jumping for joy as expected of someone of her age.
He had thought at twenty three years of age, she would be excited with a promotion many would break their teeth for, especially when she would have had to wait at least another three years to get such an opportunity.
Mike was damn exasperated.
“Honestly! Women! You never can understand them.”
And now, with Liza acting like a bimbo who didn’t understand any word he was saying, he would have to devote the next twenty fours to think up a substitute should Liza happen to turn down his offer.
What a damn! What a waste of time!
He honestly couldn’t afford to spare such time for that again, not when he had a board meeting that would demand all his concentration coming up.
Making up his mind in the space of a minute, Mike picked up the file on his desk, his car key and jacket, as he left the office with a purposeful stride and one thought in his head.
Liza!
Liza must be made to understand and see reason. I have to make her know she really wanted this coveted position.
At twenty three years and as the PA to the MD of the Company, she can be on her way to greatness. Who would not want a more comfortable private office with good working conditions and an increase in pay?
Not to talk of the respect that comes with the position or the luxuries of traveling with the boss all over the continents.
No, she must be made to understand, to see sense and as the boss, who does it better, if not the MD himself!
It’s the least he can do for the society, Making a young girl see the potential in working for him as his PA.
Smiling to himself, he got to the car park just as Liza drove out of the park with her tail lights flashing on.
Moving swiftly, he got to his car and followed with the determination to talk and make her see sense once and for all.
In Mike’s world, there was no room for refusal. Not when it’s contrary to what he wanted. He didn’t attain his current height by taking No for an answer.
And convincing Liza shouldn’t pose a problem, he had dealt with bigger and stronger oppositions before, so one girl with a tiny body and soft beautiful face would not distract him from his goal.
The battle of Will has just begun!
*****
Entering the lobby of Oriental Hotel almost in a run, Mike did a quick search with his eyes and was lucky to see Liza just as she almost disappeared through the restaurant’s hallway.
Moving swiftly, he went in after her but just as he was about to make his presence known, he saw Liza smiling and waving to a guy who in return gave a deadly scowl and grabbed her arm to drag her outside.
Quickly, he moved behind a tall bucket plant to hide and watch as the tall guy dragged the now sad looking Liza out of the room.
Deciding to see what was going on, he quickly put on his dark glasses to follow them outside.
Unfortunately, he couldn’t decide where they went and after some minutes search, he shrugged, thinking they probably left in the car before he could get outside.
Walking back to his car, he saw them at the same time he noticed Liza’s car. Moving swiftly but quietly under the cover of night, he drew closer to the car to watch and listen.
“You bitch! You bloody God forsaken bitch. How dare you keep me waiting? How dare you?” says the guy as he holds Liza’s hand in a painful grip.
“Tom, you’re hurting me” she whimpered.
“Hurting you? This is the beginning of it. I’m going to hurt you so much, every single bone in your body will hurt with it. You shameless slut!” he spats at her angrily.
“Slut? Stop it Tom, stop it. I told you, I had no choice but to obey my boss when he asked for a meeting.” She cried.
“So that’s the title now right? Boss! You’re sleeping with your boss now hmm?”
“What? Sleep with my boss? Mike?” She gave a dry laugh.
“That’s so funny, Tom. There is nothing like that and if you will be calm enough and think about it, you will know it’s not possible. If I would date or sleep with someone, it wouldn’t be my boss. I have told you many times, he is too boring and strait-laced, I wonder if he is sleeping with anyone. So stop this and let’s have our dinner,I forgot to have lunch and I’m so hungry.”
Mike, who was listening behind the car, wondered if he was hearing correctly. Did they just mention his name? And did his employee, Liza, just make a poke at him? Really? Why can’t she sleep with him? He thought angrily as he listened for more.
Meanwhile, irritated with that small unconcerned laugh she gave, Tom found himself getting angrier. He honestly felt like throttling her tiny neck. But, settling for a bellow, he told her angrily.
“You must be crazy if you think I will sit to have any meal with you after keeping me waiting for a whole hour. Who do you think you are? The Queen? Well, let me remind you that you’re nothing but a piece of shit and without me, without the love of a man like me, you’re doomed to be alone.” He released her hand harshly and walked away.
“Tom, Tom I’m sorry, please come back and let’s have our dinner as planned. You know this was meant to be a reconciliation after what you did the last time.” She begged in tears.
Retracing his steps to her side in a few strides, Tom gripped her neck painfully as he spatted hurtful words to her face.
“Damn you” he said. “Damn you bitch.”
“You see, the only reason I’m not punching the living light out of you right now is because we are outside and I don’t want to have the police on my hands, but if you dare say one more word, I will damn the consequences.” He said, while squeezing her neck till she cried out.
Moving backward, he gave a warning with his finger.
“Don’t come back to that flat tonight if you don’t want to die. I don’t care if the flat is yours, don’t come back,” he turned and left.
Moving slowly to her car, Liza slumped on it and gave a deep painful cry as she gave way to tears. She was so engrossed in her sadness; she didn’t see the dark silent figure that moved to touch her before rechecking his movements.
Angry and confused, Mike watched as the guy Liza called Tom left. He moved to follow him but he stopped his movement as he saw Liza limp to her car. He knew there was no way he would leave without checking if she would be fine. Although he didn’t understand any of the things that just happened, he could deduce from the conversation he heard that Tom was the guy’s name and he’s Liza’s boyfriend. A boyfriend that’s angry because Liza was late to their dinner date. A lateness caused by him. Oh grief! He couldn’t help but feel guilty even though he knew he had nothing to feel guilty about, he was only doing his job. But why! Why didn’t she say something? She could have told him she had a date. He isn’t a monster that he wouldn’t understand. Remembering how she described him to her boyfriend, as boring and all business, he shook h
Forgetting he was expecting Liza, Mike gave an angry bellow. “What?” Opening the door tentatively, Liza quietly walked in. “I’m sorry sir, I can come back if you’re busy,” she said. Trying to compose himself, he went back to his desk and motioned her to sit. “No, I’m not busy and I’m sorry for bellowing in that manner, just that I had a lot on my mind.” He said as he tried to give a smile. Liza gave a nod as she sat to face him while wondering and praying he shouldn’t mention the promotion. With everything going on with her presently, she hadn’t given the promotion a thought, so she’s yet to decide on what to do. Taking it would be the best move for her career but a promotion as the PA to the boss meant more work and less time for herself, and that might not be good for her relationship
Entering her flat that evening after a hectic day of trying to avoid Mike, Liza gave a smile of relief when she saw that Tom wasn’t anywhere around the flat. She honestly couldn’t stand his trouble again, not with the way she was feeling. In fact, she prayed he should not come back…But as soon as she said it, guilt replaced the thought and she grimaced. Of course she wanted him to come back. He was the only one she had, the person who truly loved her. Having lost her parents at an early age, to be raised by an indifferent aunt who only cared about her painting and pets, she had grown with the determination to not only find a good career that would give room for other things, but to also find love and marriage. So yes, she wanted Tom to come back but in a better mood than the previous night. Maybe they could talk; maybe the ta
Returning the kiss hotly, she wasn’t prepared for the next sound she heard. Oh dammit! There goes the buttons of her favourite blue top. Tom was playing Mr. Rough again. And that’s another thing she forgot to mention. While Tom was a good kisser, he’s rough and wasn’t really great in the bedroom department. Just a fast, boring sex and that’s all, he doesn’t know how to romance and bring a lady to satisfaction. Just rough tumble on the bed and he is satisfied. Well, that’s not true, at least not today. It seems they will be doing it on the kitchen counter today so that’s obviously a change, She thought with an inner roll of the eyes while trying to lift her rosy breast for Tom to suckle. “Oh yes baby, kiss me, suckle me, I’m all yours.” She told him.&nb
"What did you say?” Mike pretended not to have heard the young lady sitting across from his desk. “I said, I’m sorry, but I will not be taking the promotion offer. I cannot.” She told him. “Tell me why.” He demanded. “I don’t think I’m obligated to give a reason, sir,” She snapped and Mike grimaced. “Well, oblige me my dear Liza.” He said with a sugar coated angry smile. “This is outrageous, sir. I believe it’s my right to accept or reject an offer from the company and as far as this offer is concerned, I’m rejecting it. There are many others in this office that will jump at such an opportunity.” She told him. “But not you right?” He asked again just to be sure he heard her well. Biting her li
Running to the Ladies washroom, Liza tried to calm her beating heart. She honestly couldn’t believe she just kissed her boss. Mike! Mike of all people. Who would have thought? Who would have thought the man was a walking dynamite waiting to explode? Touching her sensitive lips, she stared into space as she thought of their kiss again and again. But seeing that even the memory was enough to make her weak below the knees, she quickly snapped out of it. Wetting her face with water to calm her nerves, she wiped her face with a toilet napkin before slowly making her way to her desk. But Liza soon found out that getting rid of the memory wasn’t as easy as she thought and she gave a small groan when she found herself making a mistake for the fifth time in five
It was after five in the evening and Liza should have been out of the office twenty minutes ago but for the printing she had to finish and drop on Stella's desk for tomorrow’s meeting. But thanks to God, she’s finally done and can be out of the office in a minute. But just as she was grabbing her purse to make a dash for the door, the door to the boss’s office opened and in strolled Mike with his usual leisure walk. “Done for the day?” He asked. “Hmm, yes sir.” She answered. “Oh good. I was just leaving also. Mind if I walk you to your car?” He asked. “My car?” She repeated foolishly. “Yes, since my car is parked beside it.” “Oh, please, go ahead. I will be fine to walk to the car park alone”. She said with a fake smile. “I know you would be
Wondering what just happened, Liza kept staring at the door in which Mike just went through.Obviously, he was in a bad mood, she thought.Going back to her desk, she remembered the intense look on his face while he was staring her down and how she had almost allowed him to kiss her, again.But now, not in his office, but the office lobby where anybody could see them. Good grief!What’s Mike thinking of?She honestly doesn’t understand the man again.Maybe it’s best she resigns from the office.For her peace of mind!But, with her plans of getting married, where is she going to get another job soon?She knew she was good and while Mike and Stella would not refuse her a recommendation letter, she couldn’t guarante