The CEO's office was quite different from my expectations. I expected a big room filled with expensive items and luxury. Instead, I saw a messy desk with papers scattered all over. There was furniture, but it couldn't be used since it was stacked up with the company's sample products. I could see Aiden also looking at the room. He didn't look surprised but instead he smiled softly. It came as quickly as it disappeared. I wondered what his relationship with the ML. Even an idiot could tell they knew each other somehow.
"You both can take a seat here." Michael said, gesturing to the plush chairs in front of the desk. I eagerly sat down. The chairs were lined with soft leather and looked very comfortable.
'Ahhhh~ So comfy' I thought as I took a seat.
Aiden also sat down and bounced a little, seeming satisfied with the chair as well. The ML shuffled papers around the desk until he finally found what he was looking for. He gestured for Aiden to look at the paper.
"This is the contract. You will be my secretary for 10 years with the salary of $500,000 a month. If you are unsatisfied with these conditions, I will change them." Michael said. He looked nervous as he saw Aiden reading the contract. I was just in shock. $500,000 a month! That was a jackpot. Damn! I feel so jealous of Aiden right now. It's okay now Rei, when you're back to reality you'll be very rich too.
"You idiot! How could I agree to these terms and what were you thinking making me your secretary?!" Aiden shouted at the ML seemingly angry.
'Why are you mad?! Isn't that a good deal?' I didn't get it. Did Aiden want more money per month?'
"Well I wanted to spend more time with you. Please be my secretary." The ML said in a pitiful tone.
'What the heck is going on? Isn't the ML supposed to be a cold and indifferent person. Why is he acting like a bullied dog right now?' I thought getting even more confused.
" Fine but give me the usual salary for being your secretary. It's unfair otherwise. It's not like you're my sugar daddy." He said as he puffed his cheeks.
'Dude, why not just take the money. It's basically free money. Being poor isn't fun so why are complaining. If I were you I'd just accept it. No, I'd ask for even more.' I thought as I watched for the ML's reaction.
The ML was surprised. It was actually pretty comical. I would have laughed if I weren't wearing the exact same expression on my face. Aiden laughed a little when he saw the ML's face. The ML recovered quickly and smiled a devilish grin and pinched Aiden's cheeks.
"Look at you playing with my feelings. You've gotten naughtier huh?" The ML said when he pulled Aiden into and embrace.
"G-gah! Pervert! You shouldn't do these things at work!" Aiden protested while unsuccessfully trying to break away from the ML's grip.
My thoughts at seeing this scene: . . . WHAT THE HECK!!!!! Why did I have to see this scene. Get a room you two! No one wants to see you acting lovey dovey. I hate love. I hate couples. Ugh, I can feel this room getting hot already. First, Amour abandoned me. Now, I had to see this. Could my afterlife get any worse?
(A/N:
Author: Sorry Rei, but yes it will get worse.
Rei: You sadist author! Why are you trying to make me suffer?
Author: Because it's more fun that way:)
Rei: . . . (what did I do to deserve this 😭) )
I coughed to break up the moment. The ML was still holding Aiden but he turned to look at me.
"Ah, you're still here." He said and looked at me if I my whole being was insignificant. Did he just really forget I was in the room with them?
Ghhhhhh! This jerk! You're the one who called me here. I really wanted to hit him. Luckily, I still had my self-control and restrained myself from punching him.
I nodded impatiently.
"What did you need me for? I'm very busy with the product designs " and trying to make the FL's life hell.' I decided not to say the last part out loud.
"Sorry about him. Michael, you should focus on your work now. I'm telling you this as your secretary and . . . *blushes* lover." He whispered the last part but I could still hear it. The ML chuckled and pinched Aiden's cheek again and whispered something into his (Aiden's) ear that made him (Aiden) blush even further.
Could these two stop acting so much in love . . . Wait a minute. They were in love. How did that happen? Wasn't the ML supposed to fall in love with the FL? But . . . this also means that half of my missions are already completed. I still have to expose the FL true nature but the ML already has another lover so . . . This situation was actually quite good. But they should still refrain from flirting in front of me.
The ML turned his attention back to me. I could feel my palms sweating under his suddenly cold gaze but I tried to not let it get to me.
"You cannot tell anyone about this." The ML told me. I looked at him blankly. I can't tell anyone about what?
Aiden seemed to notice my confusion and he said, "Our relationship is a secret. Please don't tell anyone about it."
"Why would you want to keep it a secret?" I didn't get. Was their love forbidden? Were they like Romeo and Juliet, whose families were enemies but their children inevitably fell in love with each other.
"There are people who will target Aiden to blackmail me since he is my lover. I don't want him to get hurt so I decided to keep my relationship a secret." The ML explained.
I nodded. It made sense. It would hurt to see your beloved person get injured. For some reason my heart hurt and the emptiness inside me just grew. I didn't know why until later . . .
Aiden and the ML were staring at me.
"You don't think it's disgusting?" Aiden asked.
"I think it's very disgusting. Why the hell do you have to flirt with each other in front of me. I get you're in love and all but please just get a room . . .To yourselves. Seriously, I have no intrest in seeing you two so lovey dovey like that." I complained.
"pfffft- Sorry, it was hahahahhahahhaha" Aiden started laughing hard after hearing my response.
"Did I say something wrong?"
"No, I meant what do you think when you see two men dating each other?"
"Nothing much. I just don't like couples in general, no offense. Be it two girls, two guys, or a girl and a guy, I don't care, to me they are all the same: Individuals who are deeply in love with one another . . . Most of the time. " I answered honestly, thinking about the exceptions where couples are cheating on one another or have ulterior motives for dating the other party.
"You're quite open-minded." Aiden commented.
"No, I actually don't care. Some things are more important than love." I said.
"Like what?" Aiden asked curiously.
"Money." I thought the answer was pretty obvious.
I could feel the ML's oppressive aura spreading throughout the room again. His expression was passive, but I could tell he was angry. Even, Aiden was frowning at my response.
"So, would you date people for their money?" The ML asked, in his deep, cold voice.
'Would I? The answer is quite easy . . ."
"HELL NO! What type of person do you think I am? If I want money, I'll obviously work for it my self! I have shame you know. Ugh, stop trying to compare me with those people." By 'those people' I was talking about the FL. Why did I have to be compared with her? I was obviously better.
The ML raised his eyebrows at my answer. He adjusted Aiden's position on his lap and said,
"I suppose I won't fire you then."
"What?! Why would you even think about firing me?"
"The meeting will be starting soon. Gather your team and let's head to the conference room. My cousin will be attending from the main branch to see the plans, so make sure to not mess the presentation up. That was all I needed to tell you. You can leave." The ML informed, completely ignoring my previous question.
I guess I had no choice but to do as the ML said since he was technically my boss. I reluctantly got up and turned to leave.
"I hope we'll get along well." Aiden called out to me.
I smiled at him. It would be nice to have a friend in this world, even if I would have to leave soon. Also, I really liked Aiden. He was frank about things just like me. He didn't seem to like the FL at all so maybe he could help me plan her demise. That would be fun!
"Me too." I replied back, leaving the office to prepare for the presentation.