New Life

****Chloe****

A couple of weeks passed by and I can finally say that I am happy. Janet and I live together perfectly. I feed her delicious food and she is there for me as a friend when I need to speak with someone. I cried for a couple of days and spoke about my sadness with some bowl of oreo cookies flavored ice cream. I watched some series and hated the good guys when they betrayed the one that they should love.

A week later Sophia and Derek got married because I saw their photos on every billboard and magazine's front pages. She didn't even change my wedding dress and choose another for herself. Everything looks like in the photos just how I imagined and planned for so long. Only the bride is somebody else and not me by Derek's side. Sophia smiles and looks so happy while Derek looks so fake, even the smile on his face. Congratulations to them and wish them the best. Maybe that is the best for me. Derek wasn't perfect for me and fate showed me his real face before it was too late for me. They also announced that Sophia is pregnant with Derek's child. Now the whole world guesses why the bride changed.

I went to many job interviews and they offered me jobs. After I decide which is the best for me now I have a job as a secretary at Lionel group. The job is good but not exciting like any other job. I should stay hidden for a while after leaving my family. Mr. Lionel is old but very kind to me. He can be around the age of my dad or a little older. He has a nice big family who visits him from time to time.
Today is a typical day as well. I print out the documents and put them into folders. We will have a meeting as well an hour later so I printed out the papers for every member which is attending this meeting. I bring water bottles for everybody and prepare the coffee machine and water boiler as well. I just fix the last paper when I feel somebody behind me. I don't need to look behind me because I know him from the smell of his perfume. He always uses this sandalwood and rose mixture perfume.

"Chloe. So good to see you here. Can I help you with something?"His hot breath tickles my neck and ear. He is close to me and might be too close.

"You too. Thanks, Mr. Brandon but I just finished with the last touch. Soon the guests will be here and we can start the meeting."I turn to face him. Brandon is Mr. Lionel's oldest son. He is older than me by seven years. He is single and I heard gossip about him hooking up everybody in the company. He is just a step away from me. His green eyes watch every inch of my body. A shiver runs through my body because I don't like how he looks at me. I wear a grey blazer under a white blouse and a black pencil skirt with black pump shoes. It feels like he can see through my clothes as I stand in front of him naked. He wears his casual suit with a two-button-up jacket. He might be handsome and can get any woman but not me. He is taller than me by two inches. He has dark brown short hair and green eyes. He is not muscular but has an average-built body.

"I told you before. You can call me Brandon when only the two of us. We don't need formality when no one is around."He says and reaches for my hand. He pulls me closer to his body and his breath fan my face. I can't look at his face but pray that someone interrupts us. He is after all my boss and I can't let them fire me. I need this job and need to stay low. He puts his finger under my chin and lifts my face. Oh no. No escape now for me. What should I do? Should I scream or kick him? It is so hard to decide and I will risk my job also.

"Brandon I…"I start but he can't let me finish my sentence. He crashes his lips to mine and pushes my legs against the conference table. I try to push him away but he is stronger. His arms cage me when he wraps them around me. I don't respond to his kiss and do not let me in my mouth when his tongue asks for permission. His one arm sneaks down on my body and grabs my bottom. I gasp from the surprise and he smiles. I feel his tongue in my mouth when we hear the doorknob turn. Quickly we fly apart and I fix my clothes. Brandon licks his lips and looks at me with lust in his eyes.

"Ms. Smith, is everything ready for the meeting?"Mr. Lionel walks into the room and looks at me and his son also. He might guess what happened here before he entered the room. Brandon stretches his back and looks back at his father.

"Brandon, good that you're here too. I have a task for you. Ms. Smith, you can go and wait at the entrance until our guests arrive. Thank you for everything."He says and I nod to understand. I quickly leave the room and shut the door behind me. Luckily Mr. Lionel came just in time to rescue me. Soon the guests arrive and I accompany them into the conference room. The meeting went smoothly and the guests are very happy and satisfied with our plan. Brandon from time to time touches me when I bring him a cup of coffee or when I just walk by. He never misses an opportunity to touch me. It disgusts me and I feel uncomfortable. The meeting was successful and they signed the contract with us. Luckily after that, I can sit back behind my desk and far away from Brandon's touch.

The end of the day comes soon and I am ready to go home. I pack up everything and turn off the lights. Some colleagues even work overtime and leave later. I took the elevator to the underground garage where I parked my car. My baby is waiting for me patiently every day to go home together. Sometimes I miss my Porsche and driving fast, but I will get used to living a normal life. I open my car with the remote and open the door. I am ready to sit in when a hand covers my mouth and nose. I want to scream for help but it is impossible because of that hand. A lot of questions run through my mind. Why me? What does he want from me? Who is this? Am I in trouble? Is this person going to hurt me?