---- Book 1 Chapter 7 Book 1 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 The next week went by in a blur of rushing around, trying to adjust to the new schedule my mother and I had come up with. Life was hectic, although they hadn't actually called outside office hours. I dreaded the time they did, knowing it would be a juggling act for me. Walking into the office, I turned the phones over and flicked on the AC, getting ready for the day. For the most part, they remained in their offices, and the only time I saw them was when they needed me to file something or print or just give me random annoying tasks. They usually started at 8AM, which after speaking to Bella, she said was strange because, for the most part, they handled a lot of the companys business from their homes. Apparently, the last secretary spent most of her time in the office by herself, but I had seen them every day since I started working under them, and they never missed a day. Cyrus, though, I could tell, didn't like being here; it had only been a week working under them, and I had discovered he had quite the temper. 1/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 7 Adeline, I heard Eli call out from his office. My entire body tensed as I got up from my seat. My heels clicked on the tiled floor, and I smoothed out my skirt the best I could before opening the door. Eli raised an eyebrow at me, and I realized I had forgotten to knock. Seriously? He called me in here, but I still needed to knock? I rolled my eyes and shut the door knocking on it before breathing out, annoyed and waiting for him to answer. Come in, he said. I walked in, and his arms were folded over his chest as he stared at me with an annoyed look on his face. You're not very good at listening to instructions, are you? I fought the urge to roll my eyes at him or retort sarcastically. What do you want? I asked, but even my tone came across rudely. My mother always said it was not what you said but how you said it. I really needed to work on that. Lose the attitude. I won't tolerate it, he said, leaning on his desk, his hands clasped together as he watched me under hooded eyes. 2/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 7 The door suddenly opened behind me, and Cyrus took a seat on the couch next to the window overlooking the city. He braced his chin on his hand, watching our little altercation enthusiastically like this was prime entertainment. We are leaving for Soya City. We will pick you up at 6AM tomorrow. The plane leaves early in the morning. Pick me up? I cant leave. What about Maya and my mother? You want me to come with you? I asked, looking between them. Are you not our personal assistant? Because last I checked, it was part of your job description? Eli asked, leaning back on his chair and placing his hands behind his head. I really should have read those documents more thoroughly. I have to drop my niece off and pick her up. My mother is working tomorrow, I told them. Well, then tell your sister to pick up her own damn kid. It is hers, isnt it? Yes, SHE is, but she isnt available either, I told him with a heavy emphasis on she, not liking the 3/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 7 way he called my niece an it. My oh my, doesnt she have an attitude today, Eli? Cyrus mocked behind me. I turned and glared at him before noticing he had moved and was now standing directly behind me. I gulped, a shiver running down my spine. He leaned in closer, and my heart rate picked up. Do I make you nervous? he asked, his breath fanning my lips. Gosh, he smelled good. I took a step back, looking him over, not bothering to answer his question, instead asking my own. No contact lenses today? I asked, and he smirked, his eyes going to Eli. She is observant, though, Cyrus said, making me furrow my brows. He didnt move away; instead, he stepped closer, and goosebumps raised on my arms when I felt his breath on my neck. What time do you drop your niece off? Eli asked, making me look at him at his desk. You drop her at school that early? he asked with 4/6 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!