Every Sense of the Way

Part 1- New Job

Godfrey Institute, the most powerful company in all of Hemlock Grove. And to think, you were about to start a job there. Of course it was only a secretary job, but, you were the new secretary for the man himself. Roman Godfrey.

You'd heard stories about Roman from several different people. Things like his bad temper, his 'don't give a fuck' attitude (though if you were to ask some of his close friends and family, they'd tell you that he gives a fuck on rare occasions.), but the one thing that caught your attention the most was that he could get laid any time he wanted, anywhere he wanted, with whoever he damn well pleased. You'd be lying if you said you didn't want a good fucking from him. But, since he was going to be your new boss, that would be a bit unprofessional. Right?

You were quite nervous to meet Roman on your first day. You weren't sure you were gonna be able to meet his expectations. The last secretary clearly didn't, seeing as he was gotten rid of. Quite literally too. You hoped you could do better than the last guy and at least spare yourself the embarrassment around the hottest guy in town. The closer you got to Roman's office, the more your heart pounded. Were you ready for this? Sure you were qualified, had experience from a past job, but come on... this was Roman fucking Godfrey. Maybe you could change your mind, maybe you could--

"Mr. Godfrey? Your new secretary is here to see you."

Nope. Too late.

"Send her in."

You could hear the slight annoyance in his voice and that raised red flags for you. FUCK. Can I really do this? What if he sees me and instantly hates me? A hand on your back snapped you back from your thoughts and the woman that led you to Roman's office motioned inside.

"Go on ahead, dear. He's been patiently waiting for your arrival."

You could only nod your head, swallowing the lump in your throat before making your way into Roman's office. He was busy scribbling away on some papers, probably signing important documents, so he didn't pay any mind to you at first. You bit your lip, just soaking in your surroundings while you waited for him to finish what he was doing. You surely didn't want to interrupt him and make him upset on your first day. First impressions were always important to you. You decided to observe the pictures hanging on the walls for several minutes while he finished his task.

"Alright. Sorry about the w-- Holy shit."

You looked away from the picture you were currently admiring to glance at him, a slight blush creeping on your cheeks at his reaction. Roman stood there gawking at you, his eyes deliberately scanning your figure.

"Wow... You must be Y/N, I presume?"

"Mhm," you bit your lip. "It's... It's a pleasure to be working for you. I've heard a lot about you."

"Good things I hope?"

"Nothing but," you grinned, your words a slight lie, but mostly true. You couldn't care what people said about his temper, you had a bit of a bad one yourself.

"Well that's good to hear. So," he paused, walking around his desk and to where you stood. "Has anyone explained what you'll be doing for me yet?"

"Not exactly. All I know is that I'll be your secretary," you smiled.