Hacking into my Hyper-linked Heart

Chapter 19- First Day at the Office

***Present Moment***

"Is this what I pay you to do swivel on the chair." A demanding voice cut through the air, making me jump up as I held on to my chest due to the fright. "Mr Cole." I whispered. I realised at that moment, the Ethan Cole from yesterday was carefree and kind however as he stood there in front of me in his grey suit with his hair in every direction which made him irresistible, I noticed how his mouth twitched in annoyance, his eyebrows furrowed together in anger. His whole demeanour changed compared to last night.

"Well? I would like an answer?" He demanded.

"N-no sir." I muttered.

"Good to know. In the next five minutes I want my coffee on the desk and you with your notebook ready to take my notes."

"Yes sir."

I quickly hurried into the small kitchen next to my office and put the kettle on. I then realised I didn't know how he liked his coffee. I started to panic, I was too afraid to ask him due to his angry mode on and if I didn't get his coffee right he might think I'm not capable of doing anything else. I looked at my watch and saw I had four minutes left, I started to pace back and forth in the small kitchen, my heart slamming against my chest due to me panicking away. Suddenly the light bulb in my head lit up and I knew what to do, I quickly ran to the receptionist thinking I could ask the nice lady (whose name I don't even remember) if she could tell me how Mr Cole liked his coffee. It felt like someone up there among the clouds was against me, the receptionist desk was empty. I looked at my watch three minutes left, I admitted defeat as I walked towards the kitchen and prepared the coffee the way I drink it. After I made the coffee, I picked up my notebook as well as the pen which were on the desk and knocked on the door before I walked in.

There was the glorious Ethan Cole sitting behind his desk, he had his head resting against his seat as he rubbed his temple with his long slender fingers. I placed the coffee on the desk and my notebook and patiently waited for him. He opened his eyes and sat up straight, he reached for the cup of coffee and took a big swig. I waited for the wrath to come but instead Ethan took another sip and made eye contact with me. "That's perfect, just the way I like it."

I let my body sag down in relief feeling a bit relaxed that I didn't mess up. "Now I want you to get in contact with Mr Smith and make an appointment with him ASAP ..." I realised at that moment I meant to take notes, I quickly sat up straight and started to jot down notes as fast as I could so I could keep up with him.

"I need you to check my schedule to make sure I have Friday free, if I do have any meetings reschedule them for the coming week. I finally need you to read up on Miss Fox file and give me all the details I need to know for the afternoon meeting."

"A-afternoon." I asked on shocked as I took the big lump of file from Ethan's hands. What does he think I'm some type of robot or something that I will be able to read and comprehend that big fat file in couple of hours?

"Is that a problem Miss Dawn?" He raised his eyebrow in a 'are you going to challenge me' way.

I plastered a small smile, "No Sir."

"Good, off you go then."

When I left the office I thought as soon as I make the appointment with the so called Mr Smith and ensure Friday was appointment free, I could spend the next couple of hours to read through the file and make notes. But I was wrong, I couldn't find couple minutes free to even open the damn file, all that took my time was Ethan's stupid demands.

Myra I need coffee

Myra I need 'so called' file

Myra I would like you to email the IT department about few changes made in the current software

Myra could you make dinner reservations for tonight due to meeting some important client.

The demand list was never ending!

I started to panic when I realised I had an hour left before the clients came in for her appointment. I knew for a fact that I wouldn't be able to read the file if I stayed here in my office. I quickly got up with the file in my hand and I rushed into the toilets. I locked myself in the cubicle and placed the top over the toilet as I pulled out a handful of toilet paper and placed it on top before I sat on it. I opened the file and started to read through it as I made few notes which I think was important.

As soon as I finished I checked the time to see I had 15 minutes to go before the clients came. I got out of the toilets and made my way to the office. I knocked on Ethan's door when I heard the muffled voice, I opened the door and walked in swiftly. I took the seat opposite him but before I could tell him about the file. He demanded to know where I had been for 45 minutes.

"I had some issues to resolve." I replied.

"What issues?"

I can't really tell my boss that I was in the toilets to get away from him so I could finish off the task he gave me. I cleared my throat, "Err It was my roommate, she had locked herself out."

"Okay, could you please tell me before you disappear."

"Yes sir."

"Now, Miss Fox File?"

"Yes sir, she is looking to establish her cupcake business in Australia, but her main focus is to discuss reduction in costs without compromising on business transformation. So in other words she's interested in our companies IT Cost Optimization strategy."

"Okay great, I want you to cancel any meetings or appointments I have after this session. Once you done that you can go home ."

I looked at him confused, "But it's not-"

"Myra, I don't often do this so don't get used to it."

" Okay, Bye Sir." I said as I turned around to leave.

"You have something on the back of your skirt."I heard him say.

I touched my skirt to find a long toilet paper stuck to my bottom. I quickly snatched it off and scrunched it in my hand. I could feel myself heat up due to the embarrassment. I swiftly walked out of the office, glad that I don't have to endure any interaction with Ethan until tomorrow.