5| Change of work.

ADRIAN POV

Ever since that intense moment in my office, Kat had been avoiding me, it made me want her even more.

I knew she felt the connection too. I had seen her eyes dilate nervously and her breathing became ragged anytime I passed by her desk.

And I must say, not only was she beautiful, but she was also extremely intelligent. I often checked her work progress and was impressed.

Her supervisor had good things to say about her. I had seen how she took the reins in board meetings when presenting.

Professional and chic. But I wanted her close. I wanted that night, every night. And when I took a drastic step, I knew she would come knocking.

“Come in,” I said as I reclined on my chair. Katherine entered with a frown which she tried to hide under professionalism.

“Good morning, sir.”

She was dressed in a sleek white pencil skirt and a red blouse that complemented her figure perfectly.

Damn! Red. How wish she knew what her beauty was doing to me.

“Good morning, Ms. Turner,” I replied, gesturing for her to take a seat. She remained standing.

“Do you need something, Katherine?” I asked, feigning innocence.

She took a deep breath. “I came in this morning to resume my work, only to be informed by my supervisor that my job description has been changed.”

I smiled, leaning forward. “Yes, it's true. You're now my personal assistant, I believe you are the best to assist me.”

Her eyes widened. “Why wasn't I informed about this change?”

“I wanted to discuss it with you personally.” I said, reclining in my chair. “This position comes with a momentous increase in salary. I thought you might appreciate the opportunity.”

Her frown deepened. “I loved my job, I don't think I would want to change that sir.”

I smiled, keeping my gaze fixed on her. “I think you're capable of much more and I'm sure you need the money more, so…”

She crossed her arms, “I still prefer my job, sir.” Her stubbornness amused me, she knew why I did it.

“Well, I am the CEO, quite fortunate right?” she looked clearly unconvinced. “This is about your potential and nothing more.”

She passed me a glance and I smirked. “I need an assistant, and you, Ms. Turner, are the perfect fit for me… for the job.”

“I don't have a choice, or do I?” she asked sarcastically which elicited a chuckle from me.

She sighed, looking torn. “Fine. I’ll take the position, but I expect a clear outline of my new responsibilities.”

“Of course,” I agreed, trying to hide my satisfaction. “We’ll discuss everything in detail later today.”

Katherine nodded and turned to leave.

“Wait, Katherine,” I called after her. She turned back, her expression challenging. “Where are you going?”

“Outside,” she replied, confused.

I smiled. “I guess you’ve forgotten that you’re now my PA. Your office is there, right beside mine.” I gestured to the open office beside mine.

My office is a translucent one, I can see everything going on around me but they won't see me or whatever I was doing inside.

Perfect spot. She walked away, her black heels clicking on the floor. I watched her butt sway seductively and my eyes darkened.

I decided to give Kat some time, not wanting to rush things but take it slow. In her new role, she excelled, impressing me with her skills and dedication.

Even without being in her department anymore, she helped a lot. And as my impression of her increased, so did the need for me to be closer to her.

I discovered she was divorced with an 18-year-old daughter. I wouldn't have believed she was a mother to such a grown-up.

I couldn't help but feel hatred and appreciation for her ex. He was such a loser to let go of her and I was glad because if they hadn't separated, she wouldn't be here.

One morning, as I reviewed the latest reports, I saw Kat’s proposal for improving our internal communication systems.

Her suggestions were sharp and practical, exactly what we needed. I smiled, thinking about how brilliant she was.

One afternoon, Lilian and Vera; my fiance came to visit. Vera was all over me, openly flirting, while Lilian teased us about making her jealous of our relationship.

It wasn't a relationship. It was a family deal, I wasn't happy when I was told I was going to get married to her, but I didn't have a choice, I wanted to please Dad and be the new CEO.

I remembered that evening when I met him at the observatory and congratulated me on my win. I was all smiles, at least he acknowledged my effort.

But when he said I had to get married to Vera immediately, I knew I had to do something. Convincing him was like trying to move a rock.

I convinced Vera to convince her father and mine that we should take it slow, explore the world, and know each other better before settling down and thankfully they agreed.

That was my saving grace. But her father had said we had to get married next year, and that might still buy me more time to come up with another excuse.

“Adrian, where are you taking me for our second-year dating anniversary?” Vera asked, her voice dripping with sweetness as she clung to my arm.

I glanced at her, forcing a smile. “You can make the arrangements for wherever you want to go.”

“Mauritius?” Lilian asked with a smile. “And I hope I will tag along.” I was about to say something when the door suddenly burst open.

Katherine entered with a file in her hands. “Excuse me, sir,” she began but was quickly cut off by Vera.

“Excuse you? How insolent. Don’t you know how to knock?” Vera snapped, her tone icy.

Kat looked taken aback. “I’m sorry, I thought I heard–”

Lilian frowned. “You thought you heard what? Now go back outside, knock, and wait for a response before entering”

Kat’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment. “Of course.” She turned to walk out.