FALLING FOR THE CEO

r office door in a stern tone. She was a middle aged woman wit

in a mood today." My co-worker Mandy sp

w sigh. "This

and knew if she wanted you one on one it meant two things. You did something wrong that a client complained

I could feel myself getting nervous. I really didn't know what this was about. Every clie

ckett motioned to the

, I wanted to just get to the

er out of her desk drawer. "A request

s slightly

me into the program out of state in California where those of us at the orphanage could learn some skills to get jobs. I had picked the pro

n't out doing that we were here in the office doing whatever Mrs. Puckett had asked of us. It wasn't the most exc

d by the request. "I tried to offer one of the m

for?" I q

the contract that was sent over." Mrs. Puckett sighed as she opene

ed. My eyes grew wide at the number. It was about three times more than what I current

unt." Her tone was serious. "I'll be honest, Ms. Avi

s not listed. Whoever this was definitely

" Mrs. Puck

ad been broken? Was it worth running into Sterling? My heart wanted to fight this, but Mrs. Puckett was right. It would be

the next flight. It seemed this was a time sensitive matter. I did as I was told and packed as muc

ght for Nashville. During the flight I could feel myself begin to get anxious. I was going to be

scular. He had a serious look to his face which was a little intimidating. He was nic

I had really known before was Sterling but that bridge had burned. She agreed to let me stay and she seemed very excited by

had happened over the years. Then it was time for me to get some sleep as I star

t stopped above my knees. I put my brown hair into a ponytail and put on some eyeliner and mascara. I p

pot. It had been years so some shops had been replaced by ones that I didn't recognize. Every

he massive building which made my stomach drop and made me feel s

d gave her my name. She checked something on her compu

is? I took a deep breath and let it out as the doors opened. There was a red headed

wife. He had a little grey in his hair but it only complimented his features. He gave a slight smile when I was brought i

speak. "Sterling, this is your new assistant.