Chapter: 02

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Arriving at the office, I greeted everyone I met, whether in the corridor or at the entrance to my office. Everyone was entitled to my smile, and that was really important.

I grabbed my cell phone, entered my WhatsApp and exchanged a few words with this magnificent beauty whose name and profession I'd never known until now. What can I say? She certainly didn't know about me. No need to judge her. Thank God her number was indeed on WhatsApp, I couldn't wait a single second so I left her a message.

Good evening madam, I hope you got home safely? I thank God I've been to the office successfully.

Once I'd sent the message, I put down the cell phone and stretched out tenderly on my office chair. Suddenly, the office door opened and my secretary, with document in hand, came to see me.

I saw you come in earlier with a beautiful smile on your face.

She was right, and that's exactly what I'd just said. I looked at her and straightened up, smiling again.

Yes, you're right," I replied, "my day is off to a great start.

___ That's our wish and we want you to be like that every day.

I understood her perfectly, but I was very docile with my employees. I'm not one of those bosses who comes to work with a tight face, as if the employees were responsible for everything that happens to them. If I have a problem, I calmly leave it at the gate before entering my company. I would never make the mistake of making my employees feel uncomfortable, ever.

You're funny, so what do we have here?" I asked.

We don't have much, I'd just like you to read carefully this file that came to me from the public service concerning the construction of the international market and the school, they want you to study it and send them your quotes to see if they can award us the contract.

Judging by my secretary's reply, I imagine you already know about my noble work? The work I do behind my desk? If you don't know it? You will in a little while. For now, I leave you in the embara and the dilemma.

Have you spoken to Monsieur Charles about this?

Mr. Charles? He was the general accountant of my company, the most rigorous and never amused himself with work. I'd say that none of my employees let themselves get carried away by distraction, and that's why I respect them as I should.

Yes sir, I've already sent it to our estimator, you're the last person left.

___ I'm really proud of you, just leave them on my desk. I'll take the time to read them without hurrying, and please let me know what others think.

___ Why don't I set up a meeting right after the thirteen o'clock break so you'll already have time to whip through the file.

She was right, but if she only knew what I was thinking as I sat there in the chair, she'd even tell me I'd see her tomorrow for the meeting. What am I going to say? Sometimes you have to encourage your employees to create harmony and respect. I had to accept the idea from her, otherwise she wouldn't have the courage to share her ideas with me any more.

That's a very good idea, thank you very much for the proposal. Tell them that and I'd like you to take part too, maybe we'll come up with some ideas of your own.

It's my pleasure sir, I'm really happy to have proposed something you liked.

It's my duty to accept your proposals.

One last thing: should I let someone see you before the meeting?

___ Not unless it's the mother or my little sister, other than those two, public service.

___ Understood, sir. Have a nice day.

Smiling, she closed the door behind her. I let out a sigh of relief and grabbed my cell phone. I'd better see if I'd received a message from this magnificent, sublime beauty who was already bewitching me to no end. Unfortunately for me, she hadn't replied. I was devastated and also sad, but what was I going to do? Call her? Leave her? No, I shouldn't disturb her, so I left her in peace and quiet.

I took the file and continued studying my thing. I spent minutes reading the file my secretary had sent me. The more I read, the more I concentrated on my WhatsApp. I didn't want to miss her message, I wanted to reply within a minute or two of her answer.

I was standing there peacefully when my cell phone vibrated, I quickly unlocked the code, it was just a surprise, she replied and what drove me even crazier was that she continued writing.

Yes hello sir, I've been very well at home and thank you so much for being kind to my poor self. We parted without even getting to know each other by name or profession. I apologize very much if I was a bit rude.

I couldn't wait a single second longer, so I jumped on my keyboard and quickly left her a message.

No you don't need to apologize, I understand you perfectly, I know you're suspicious of me and it's really necessary. The world is full of bad people, especially the dishonest.

I sent my message and a few minutes later, she replied. We then plunged into a wide-ranging discussion.

Yes, you're right. Thank you so much for understanding.

You're welcome. If you don't mind, I'd like to see you again but if your husband or boyfriend won't agree, I'll understand, just for the sake of getting to know you by name and professionally.

___ Laughing... When?

This answer had animated a heavy feeling of joy in me.

Tonight at 5 p.m. if you don't mind, of course.

On no account, sir. The place.

In the von of your house, we'll leave for the rendezvous point together. I'll pick you up.

___ Very well, I'll be ready by 4:30 p.m. so as not to waste your time, and if you don't mind, I hate false dates and late arrivals.

I'll be on time.

___ I understand, I'd like to rest a little later, have a good day.

Thank you very much.

She disconnected and left me alone. I even wanted to tell her I loved her, but as a responsible man, I'd have to be patient.

It was break time and all my employees had already left for lunch. I was the only one left in my office, I was hungry but I had to finish this file and this discussion I'd just had gave me an inexplicable motivation. I don't know if you've ever experienced anything like this, but it's really a crime.

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To be continued.