3 Dresses for Annalise

"This is the report you wanted, secretary Anna." Someone came to Anna's room to give the file.

"Oh, thank you very much, Luna." Anna smiles.

Luna nodded.

"Then I'll excuse myself."

"Yes."

***

Annalise checked the financial documents of the marketing department as requested by Axel. She scrutinized each lift line carefully and carefully. She was amazed to see that the numbers continued to show increasing numbers on the graph. It turned out that Axel wanted to show Anna the progress of the emperor group, to prove himself as a director.

Anna smiled. After tidying up the data, Anna went to Axel's room to give the data to her boss.

Knock knock!

Anna knocked on the director's office door.

Actually, Axel asked Anna to stay in the same room with him but Anna refused firmly. According to hers, she would not be free to work in the same room with his superiors.

"Come in!" Axel exclaimed from inside. Anna opened the door and went inside.

"Here is the report you requested, Sir." Anna handed over an envelope containing the data Axel had asked for this morning.

Axel looked up at Anna then said "Just put it on the table."

"OK."

"Oh yes, Sir, we have to leave in half an hour, eh—" Anna hung her sentence.

Axel looked back at Anna. "You look pale, are you sick, Sir?" Anna asked a little worried.

Axel massaged the bridge of his nose. "I'm fine, I just didn't sleep all night," Axel said.

"Give me some vitamins, maybe it will make me feel better," Axel added.

"Wait a moment," Anna replied who immediately rushed to open the special storage drawer for Axel's personal needs. It didn't take long for Anna to find the vitamin. Anna gave a vitamin along with a glass of water to Axel. Axel took it and immediately drank it.

"Did you fight with Daddy again?" This was the first time that Anna had spoken as Annalise, not as secretary Anna. Axel was a little surprised but he controlled his surprised expression so as not to be caught by Annalise.

Axel chuckled. "That old man is really troublesome. He keeps urging me to give him a grandson as soon as possible. I don't even have a girlfriend."

Anna chuckled. "You should be looking for a lover, young master Elard. You should have fulfilled the wishes of father and mother."

Axel took a deep breath. "You know I'm too lazy to deal with such troublesome things, Anna."

"If you're lazy to take care of it, let me take care of it for you. What are the criteria for your ideal lover? I'll look for it in the matchmaking arena." Anna's joke was accompanied by laughter.

"Unlucky!" Axel cursed.

"No-no! I'm serious about I'll find someone according to your criteria."

"No, Anna. It's not necessary. But if it were you, I wouldn't refuse." Axel smirked.

"Don't think anything of it, Axel." Anna turned to tidy up the files that Axel had already checked or signed.

"Hi, Anna."

"Uh-hm?"

"Come back. Doesn't Daddy always listen to what you have to say? Help me talk to Daddy." Axel complained.

"Hahaha... maybe I'll come to visit but not to come back. It's been my decision."

"Come on, Anna. Don't you feel sorry for me?" Axel begged.

"All right, Director, time is ticking. We have to get going if we don't want to be late for the meeting." Anna changed the topic nicely.

Axel was annoyed, but he still had to be professional. "Okay, have you prepared all the files needed, secretary Anna?"

"Everything is ready, Sir."

"Then let's go now." Axel stood up, grabbed his coat, and put it on. He walked first then Anna followed behind him.

"OK."

***

All scheduled meetings with clients have been passed and everything went smoothly.

Today's schedule isn't that tight for Axel but he has to attend the party tonight. Honestly, he didn't like parties, but because of Anna's insistence, Axel finally agreed to come.

"I have prepared all your needs. Now let's go there to get your clothes first." Anna said while driving.

Out of the corner of his eye, she glanced at her boss who was sitting in the back seat.

"Yeah, I'll just go with what you say." Anna nodded silently, then drove faster so that they could reach their destination shop as soon as possible.

Fifteen minutes later the car that Anna was driving was parked in the yard of their regular shop. Anna guided the steps ahead. Not far behind hers, Axel walks with a charisma that can't always be covered by anything.

"Welcome Miss Grace, young master Elard." Shop clerk greets.

Anna nodded with a polite smile.

"Is my order ready?" Anna asked.

"All right, Miss, come with me."

"Okay" Anna followed one of the attendants to retrieve a set of clothes she had ordered online for Axel Elard.

"Miss Grace, here is your order. Your taste is always admirable, Young Master Elard must be knowledgeable with your performance." Praise the shop clerk.

"You're praising too much. It's my job to help him look his best. I've been following him for a long time anyway, I know what his style is." Anna said she didn't feel like she was getting a compliment at all.

"Well then I'm there now, thank you for helping me prepare it," Anna said gratefully.

"With pleasure." The officer replied. Anna immediately turned right and walked towards Axel.

"Here is your set, Sir." Anna handed Axel a complete set of clothes from head to toe.

"Thank you, I'll change first."

"Please, Sir. I'll be waiting for you here." Anna replied with a slight bow.

Axel had entered the fitting room. Taking advantage of the free time,

Anna went to choose clothes that fit her. She forgot to order for herself earlier, so now she can only choose.

But apparently, Anna took a long time to choose just a dress. Not long after, an officer came over to Anna.

"Miss Grace," someone called.

"Yes?" Anna replied confused.

"This for you." The clerk gave a dress and high heels to Annalise Grace.

Anna accepted it but the look of confusion had not disappeared from her face.

"Who gave this to me?" Anna asked.

"Miss will know after reading the letter." The officer replied.

Anna looked down and found a piece of paper. She read the writing in it.

Anna smiled knowing who sent the dress. Turns out it was from Axel. She said it was a reward for Anna's hard work.

"Thank you for bringing me here."

"No problem. Then I'll excuse myself."

"Yes."

***

Anna looked at her reflection in the mirror after the makeup artist finished her make-up. Anna was amazed.

"Turns out he's good at picking out women's dresses," Anna muttered still looking in the mirror.

Anna took a deep breath.

"Okay, Anna, you're ready. Let's get out now." Anna spoke to herself.

As soon as Anna came out of the dressing room, her eyes immediately caught the presence of Axel who was sitting lifting one leg while reading a newspaper with the latest news.

"I'm ready, Sir," Anna said when she arrived in front of Axel.

It seems that Axel noticed Anna's arrival and now he was surprised to see Anna. Not only surprised, but Axel was also even stunned by Anna's appearance tonight.

The silver dress is very suitable to be combined with her milky skin. With a simple design and low cleavage style, Anna looks more elegant and mature.

The cleavage of the dress on one side that shows Anna's long legs makes her look even taller, combined with high heels of the same color that fit perfectly into a perfect combination.

In his fingers, Axel clicked admiring the beauty of God's creation that was in front of him now.

"Um..." Anna's voice woke Axel from his daydream.

"Can we go now?" Anna asked forced to pull Axel's consciousness.

"Wait a moment," Axel replied.

"Service, come here," called Axel while waving. A maid who had been asked for help came with an object in her hand.

"This is what you want, Sir." The maid handed her a silver handbag which was slightly darker than the color of Anna's dress.

"Thank you," said Axel who then returned his focus to Anna.

"This is for you. Without it, it would seem strange." Axel said as he handed the handbag to Anna. Anna accepted it with a smile on her lips.

"I haven't thanked you for this dress and now plus this bag."

"You want to thank me? You can treat me to pizza one day."

"All right. So can we go now?" Anna asked.

"Let's go."

They walk side by side. From any side, they always look harmonious. Many people think they are a couple, but actually, they are just a boss and subordinate couple. Arriving at the parking lot, Axel walked faster then he opened the door next to the driver's seat.

"You want to sit here?" Anna asked unsurely.

Axel shook his head. "As your partner you not only have to look beautiful and stunning, but you also have to sit here."

"But, Sir—"

"Let me drive for you tonight," Axel said not letting Anna finish her sentence.

"Come in."

"Thank you." Anna replied.

After closing the door beside Anna, Axel followed and sat behind the wheel. Axel started his car engine.

"I haven't driven in a long time, I hope I haven't forgotten how to drive my car," Axel said humorously.

Anna chuckled at the joke.

"Anna," Axel called suddenly.

"Yes?" Anna turned her head to face Axel.

"You are very beautiful tonight."

***