CHAPTER 2: HIS COLD VOICE

Waking up early hasn't been that new to me. But, since I hate mornings, I still put an hour allowance before I go to work every day because I'm telling you, almost all my time in the morning I take it this way; first 5 minutes-- sitting on the bed, stretching and doing nothing. 10 minutes-- checking my phone, emails and text messages from my managers, my mom and don't forget my boss. Another 10 minutes-- preparing my clothes, 15 minutes-- taking shower and talking to myself in the mirror. And I have to spend the last few minutes wearing my clothes and do my makeup. So sometimes, eating breakfast is not included in my daily routine. Upon entering our office building, I started to wear my natural smile. I'm twenty minutes early, so I don't have to rush my feet getting late. I still have time to say 'Hi' and have a little 'chat' with another employee who greets me. Well, not all of them like me. There were some of them who hated me, especially those who are members of my boss's fans club. And that two members of that fan's club were Ailene and Jenny. They hate me for being their boss's PA, in short.. they envy me. They were talking nonsense and I just choose to ignore them like I always do every time I see them. Walking out from the elevator, they turned their way left with a scowl on their face. I haven't put down my things when Sandy, the CEO's secretary came frowning at my office door. "I've been calling you in the lobby, but you just ignored me!" she said with knitted brows. "Ohh, I'm sorry. I didn't hear you." "Hmmp! It's okay. I just want to give you this." she has a brown paper bag on her hand. "What's this?" I asked accepting the bag from her. "Hmm, it's just chocolate cupcakes. I brought you some because I know you skipped breakfast every day." she rolled her eyes. "Ahh.. you're so sweet. Thank you." I hugged her and she patted my arm. She's just 4 months ahead of me. And like me, she also suffered from Jenny and Ailene's bullying club when she's just started working. "Wait! Is the boss already here?" her eyes widened. "Relax, we're a bit early. He hadn't come yet." "Haist!" she sighed and I chuckled. "Thank you for this." I lifted the brown bag. "You're welcome. Just let me my new boyfriend and I come to your restaurant and eat for free." she winked at me wiggling her eyebrows and I laughed. "So, that's it. In exchange for this cupcakes----" "Just kidding!" she laughed with me. In addition to my friends, I also revealed my secret to her. And she promised to keep it to herself until I say so. "Nah! Seriously, just text me or let me know whenever you want to go there and it's on me. And if you want to ask your boyfriend for a date, just call me." "What? I admit, your idea is really good and tempting Madi, but no way in hell will I ask him for a date and pay everything for him! Just no way!" I laughed at her bitter reaction. "And why? You know, it's a give and take for a relationship to work." "Don't tell me, you're willing to do that when you're dating?" "Why not? As I said, it's always a give and take in a relationship. You have to learn that process if you want both of you to work." I explained not noticing that our boss stopped in front of my office door. We continued our conversation. "But you're a girl Madi, and he's the guy!" "And so... what if he's a guy?" "So, he should be the one paying bills on your dates and handling all your needs! He should be the one taking all the efforts on your relationship!" "Sandy, why are we talking about money here? We're talking about a relationship. And as I told you, if you want your relationship to work, you should learn the give and take process. Whether you're a guy or a girl, you need both to give an effort to your relationship. Being a girl doesn't mean, you can't ask your guy for a date." "Ohh.. that means your generosity has no limits!" She rolled my eyes. "I'm going to set you on a blind date!" she smiled evilly. "A blind date?" my face turned sour at her idea. "Yes, a blind date!" she repeated proudly. I was about to complain when the hidden figure at the door showed himself and approached us. "No one will set a blind date to anyone, especially when you're at work." his cold voice rang in our both ears that caused our eyes to turn wide like saucers. "G-Good morning, Sir." Sandy greeted him first, stuttering. "Good morning. Mr Wilsons." I greeted him in a chin up. It's still 10 minutes before our official time in, so we don't have to worry about being caught chatting by our boss. "Ms Aguilar, had you finished those papers that I gave you yesterday?" he asked her but his eyes focused on me. I didn't look down, I just gulped. His cold stare brought sparks down my spine. It's weird, but I tried to look away and glanced at Sandy who's looking at her feet. "Yes, Sir. I'll bring it to your office immediately." She said but he just ignored her. "Ms Davis, bring me my coffee and my schedules for today," he said without leaving his eyes on me. "Yes Sir, right away." I managed to smile and turned to break his freaking stare. Sandy excused herself and went to her office which is right across mine. "Whew!" I sighed when he 'finally' came out of my office. I went to the pantry to make him his first coffee of the day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Knocking on his office door, I heard his cold voice inside saying 'come in'. I took a deep breath before entering the door. The cold atmosphere in the room mixed with his cold voice sending goose bumps all over my body. Right there on his table is the cold and heartless CEO, Gabriel Wilsons. He has the five o'clock shadow and a pink pair of lips that I almost dream of kissing. I shake my head with my naughty thoughts. "Mr Wilsons. Your coffee, Sir." I put it on his desk. He didn't say anything. He didn't even look at me. -'Rude!'- My everyday line on my head every time he didn't comment or say anything. No 'thank you' or whatsoever after giving his orders. I told you, he doesn't know the word thank you. It doesn't exist in his vocabulary. "Do you need anything else, Sir?" "My schedule." -'Oh... I forgot.'- I mentally rolled my eyes and recited his schedules for the day. "Anything else, Sir?" I keep my smile on my face. "Nothing so far. You can go back to work," he said not looking at me but at the papers in his hands. I didn't waste any second, I turned to the door.. only to stopped by his cold voice. "Ms Davis." I immediately turned around. "Call Ms Aguilar, when you leave." then he turned his eyes back at the pile of papers. That's it. The second word that doesn't list on his vocabulary, besides thank you--- 'Please'. -'You're welcome'- The tiny voice screamed in my mind. "Okay, Sir." I sighed loudly and went out of his office. Sandy was busy searching for something on her computer when I walked into her office. "Sandy." She looked up when she heard my voice. "Mr Wilsons wants to see you." "Oh... okay." I chuckled as she seemed startled. I don't know why she hasn't gotten used yet to our boss's cold and stern demeanour. "Relax. He won't bite you." I tried to joke but she just huffed loudly. "Yeah, I know. And I don't get it, how you managed to stay cool and relaxed in front of him!" I need to cover my mouth to stifle my laughter. "Maybe because I am also a boss?" I whispered laughing as I looked around. "Oh... yeah, I forgot. How silly of me. Hmph!" she took the red folder on top of her table and walked to the door. I followed her out. "Good luck." I chuckled, teasing her. "I hate you!" and I laughed even more before walking back to my office.