Chapter 17: A morning with the CEO

Anastasia's POV
"Yes, the one" she gave me a not so kind dirty kinda look before picking the phone and talk g with someone.
"His receptionist mentioned she is expecting you immediately" and I said a whispered thanks and went ahead before coming back.
"Which way please?" I asked slightly embarrassed.
"Take the elevator and press on the first floor " and I did as she was said. Damn, even the elevators were something else with the outside looking like a glass see thorough and inside is covered with diamond mirrors.
There must be an air conditioner even in the elevator because everywhere seems chilled and smells nice. Finally, the elevator came to a halt and scarier looking than their interrogating at the main gate opened the door for me while sizing me up.
"Me President awaits your arrival"
"Thank you," I said politely and following a rather beautiful lady with short pixie hair as she directs me into his office.
No cap but this man's office is outstandingly bigger than our whole apartment. I move in a but consumer and stood to watch him drop some papers while he mentioned for the last to go ahead" and oh, do entertain my guest" he said.
"Yes sir"
"Aaron Blacks, do come and have a seat," He said holding the little of my back and directing towards a chair opposite a very beautiful view of the sky, clouds and lease buildings.
"What will you like to have?" He asked politely.
"Anything is okay," I said not wanting to decline and also it will he'll in calming my nerves. Seconds later, the lady with Pixie came in with two glasses of wine.
"Thanks" I whisper and immediately going for glass under M hot into e gaze. I was wrong, it's champagne and it tastes so divine.
His phone rang and he checked it giving me the hand. I need for him to go ahead while I twirl around the chair taking not of his too-large office with extremely beautiful chandeliers, chairs even the curtains and blinds reminds me of what heaven might look like.
"Thank you for coming Miss Anastasia Peters," H said all formal.
"You are welcome, how is Ava doing?"
"She is found great," He said taking a sip before he continues.
"Here is the contract, all you have to do is a sign. I normally negotiate with my client on terms it conditions but I will let you have a look first" He said handing me a copy.
"Also, I know that this will take a lot of your time outside your normal work and that is why I promise to pay you handsomely for making out time to do this for Ava"
I shook my head and went over the contract, it was sounding boring with so many legal terms. I trust this man for some weird reason, so no need to freak out or go through everything I consoled my lazy ass.
"Just one problem..."
"A problem?" He asked rais g an eyebrow.
"Yes, where does my pet dog Dior fit in all these?"
"Well, we can get her a dog sitter or something"
"No, if I am to do this. I will have to take Dior along even though it won't be always since I have a roommate. My best friend Jennifer."
"Will Ava be okay with that?"
"You have seen how she likes playing with the dog. Besides, I got to be friends with Ava because of Dior, cut him some slacks will you"
"Okay fine, you can bring your dog along"
"Yay, where is the pen?" I asked excitedly and he pointed towards the table and I took it to sign.
"Miss Anastasia, that's a pencil and you need to sign with a pen" That was embarrassing, the champagne did nothing to calm my nerves.
"Of course" I picked the pen and handed the contract over to him with a handsome "Looking forward to a successful deal with you"
"Likewise," He said taking my outstretched hands and shaking them gently causing a jingling sensation down my groin. Oh boy.
I coughed and we released our hands while I focus on the large lone abstract artwork covering the entire wall, one would almost think it's part of the wall. The painting was aesthetically down, wouldn't be surprised if it cost a fortune.
"Now what?" I asked feeling uneasy sitting there and doing nothing.
"We start work now!
" Today, like now?" I asked shocked.
"We have a birthday party to plan remember?"
"Ahh, of course" I gulped down my glass of champagne at one not minding what he thinks of me. I am a staff so, so?
He handed me a notepad and a pen. " Let's go over to my study area and plan this party," He said sighing as if horrified by the idea.
We both search online videos of birthday parties organisms for children in the same age group with Ava but alright Mr President always had one complaint or the other from questioning the security to game and food choice. It was harder because he doesn't know what Ava likes.
Might have to think things through with little miss Ava. I looked up a princess themed party where the birthday participant have to sit on a high stool on something that looks like a castle but was received with yes another complaint.
Let me tell you a secret, I secretly hoped that Mr President will notice my hair but no word from him, and yes I noticed how differently curled he is but nope. He is not going to get a pimp from my mouth.
"Ahhh, I am so hungry " I whined already tired. This man is hard to please, just imagine if it was his birthday to plan?!
He made a call and within five minutes, a trolley cart filled with different variety of steaming hot delicious smelling dishes were wheeled in.
"Go ahead and eat," He said gesturing to the food.
"Whoa, all seems so good. Now I am conflicted. Which one should I go first!" I said excited by grabbing my plates and spoon, my tummy grumbling and stomach already salivating.
I ate to my fill before finally going back to work. At least the food gave me some energy and I was able to bring out some ideas Mr President didn't complain about. Started building on those ideas that didn't know it was already late.
"I will drive you home"
"Okay" I wouldn't even dare to protest, it might be hard to get an empty transit rapid busy night and the taxi fare is more expensive at night.
I pretend to be asleep throughout the journey because I didn't know what to discuss with him a and it will just be awkward just looking at each other. The man doesn't even listen to music while driving. Prude.
"We are here," he said and I had to close my eyes for a bit longer. You know, to make the sleep look real.
He sighed and opened his dashboard bringing out pink bracelets and put it around my left wrist when I opened my eyes.
"What are you doing?"
"It's an artificial intelligence health bracelet my company is working on"
"I see because I am not moved by your money. You are now back to using simple favours and gestures huh?" I asked, proud of myself for picking out his plan this fast.
"Nope, it's still in the testing phase and you are an experienced user." sounds fun, I checked the box to see the name 'love bracelets '
"It's a love bracelet, and you can go and read the manual while you go back inside"
"But, who am I paired with?" I asked curiously and he faced his front.
"Get out of my car, it's late"
"Huh" just when I thought we were being civil and getting somewhere.
"Out, now"
"Okay, okay," I said dropping down from his too black car and he immediately zoomed off.
"Geez, what a long day!"