My Billionaire Boss /HS

~ 1 ~

"Paige, I told you yesterday I have to be at work for 8." My voice echos as my little sister bounces down the stairs. She looks up at me with her fairy held firmly in her right hand.

"Who's looking after me?" She speaks up. I grab my keys off the cabinet towards the side of the front door.

"I've ask Uncle Benji to have you just for today." I see her blue eyes look up at me with a hint of disappointment. "I know." I sigh. "We can't go on like this any longer." I kiss her forehead. She's nods a little.

I see Paige wonder off in the corner of my eye. She comes back seconds later with her coat and backpack.

"I promise- I'll sort something." I smile lightly before leaving the house with her.

"I get to choose the music. We made an agreement yesterday-"

"I know." I smile a little as I unlock the car. She hops in the front as I sit beside her.

"What time do you finish work today?"I hear her young voice chirp up. I roll the windows down slightly before putting my seatbelt on. I check Paige's before getting comfortable.

"It's up to the boss." I shrug, starting the engine. She nods and turns the radio on as I indicate to head on to the road.

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"I'm thinking of speaking to Claire today. It's not fair having to drop her off at different houses everyday." I stand at Benji's door as Paige races past me.

"It's not your fault." Beji holds the front door with his food. "It was so sudden, It's good that you're coping Haley." He holds his hot mug in his hand as I watch the steam rise.

"I don't know what to do. I feel like I have no time for her." I tighten my grip on the keys as I rest on the door frame. He shakes his head and looks back at Paige who has poured her bag of goodies on the black carpet. I see a giggle fall from her lips as she lines her toys up.

"You're 19. You're only young." He looks back at me. "It's understandable that you feel under pressure all the time. Especially with your job. You're always busy and-" He pauses for a moment before continuing. "Bring her here when you need, She's always entertained and doesn't bother me when I'm working." He smiles.

"I shouldn't have to rely on you, Benji." I separate my keys and hold my car key.

"Stop stressing, you." He chuckles a little. "Just go to work and do amazing as always. I can feed Paige until you're ready to pick her up." He nods. I thank him and hug him a little.

"I'll try and finish early. Thank you." I sigh and call Paige over. She quickly wonders over.

"Behave misses." I smile, kissing her forehead. She nods with the biggest smile on her face. I wave them goodbye and head to  my car.

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"Hello, Miss Clarke." I see the receptionist smile. I say good morning and put my ID on, allowing her to register me into the system.

"Have you heard from Claire?" I ask, turning to her. She nods.

"She's in the board room." I nod and walk down the well lit corridor until I read my destination.

I knock on a little before I step in to see Claire moving a trolley around.

"Thank god you're on time. I need to talk to you." She moves some cups and places a few in front of each spot before putting the biscuits on each tray.

"I have some news and I don't know how you're going to handle it." She puts the wrapper in the bin and turns.

"Okay, What is it?" I move forward. I hear the door latch go as I let the door shut behind me.

"Mark left yesterday which means we have a free office." She adjusts her blouse. I nod a little.

"We've moved Paris to Marks old office and I'm moving into Paris's." I nod again.

"So who's having yours?" I ask, raising an eyebrow. She stiffens a little before sighing.

"Mr Styles is taking my office." She turns to the tea that has been left in a thermal heater.

"As in your boss?"

"Correct." She puts the large cylinder canister onto the tray. "That's why I've called you in early."

"Wait- he's coming today?" I look shocked. She nods again.

"I know I've been letting you off the hook with your sister and I know it's really complicated times but Mr Styles isn't aware of the circumstances." She turns back towards me with an apologetic look.

"This means that I'm going to have to ask you to stay and do the allocated times. Half 8 til 6." My face drops.

"I can't leave her unattended for that long. She goes back to her part time school on Monday. She's only in for 12 hours a week." I try to explain.

"I know." She sighs. "I can try and sort something out with Mr Styles but I can't promise a positive response back off him." I put my hand on my forehead.

"He will be here in a moment. Quickly go grab your things from your office and I'll get you a tea ready." I nod slowly as I grab the door handle. I exit the office and walk down to my office.

I unlock my office door and head to my desk. I grab a pen, note pad and my diary before leaving my office.

As I hear my office door lock as the door shuts, I see a tall figure walking into the board room at the end of the corridor. I awake hard.

Walking down, I adjust my clothes. As I reach the door, I clear my throat and walk in. I see the back of the familiar figure which makes me panic.

I look towards Claire who sits at the table. She sternly nods to the seat beside her. I quickly rush over and place my things on the desk.

As I take a seat, I look over at who I assume is Mr Styles.

He wears a simple black suit. His hair is slightly curly which ends just above the end of his neck.

As Paris walks in, her face drops when she see the unfamiliar figure. She raise her brow and take a seat opposite me.

"I don't plan on waiting up for anyone. They should arrive on time." I hear the deep masculine voice come from the figure.

"I suggest you get your pen and papers out. This is how it's going to be from now on."