03 Little Sneak Peak of their Past

He reached out and unconsciously grabbed her wrist and dragged her to bed. Nesryn let out a squeal "Shhhh, not so loud" Azriel muttered under his breath, fanning her face with the smell of alcohol. Nesryn scrunched her nose at the smell and slowly tried to pry his hand away from her.

She sighed in relief when she successfully stood up. She went to the kitchen, wore an apron, rolled her sleeves, washed her hands and started cooking a hangover soup for her drunk boss. 20 minutes later, Azriel appeared in the kitchen, topless and thankfully wearing shorts. She served him a bowl, then grabbed an Advil and a glass of water, handing it to him. He didn't say anything and just took the medicine.

"After eating please relax in the shower, I'll adjust your schedule, you can come to the office after lunch" Nesryn said, washing everything she used. Azriel grunted as a sign of acknowledgement. "Join me," Azriel said, putting the big bowl of soup in the middle of the table. Nesryn stared at him, Azriel gestured for her to seat down, she took a bowl from the cabinet and sat down. The two silently ate breakfast.

Azriel finished the bowl of soup till the last drop. "Thanks for that, I feel better already" he stood up, took her empty bowl and put every used dish in the sink. He started washing the dishes, Nesryn protested that she'll do it but he just ignored her and finished washing the dishes. Azriel went back to his room and she heard the shower turning on.

She relaxed in the dining room, knowing her boss won't be out for another hour. She pulled out her iPad and continued working, she called people regarding the cancellation of their appointment with her boss. She worked on his schedule for the whole week. An hour later, Azriel came out of his room in shorts and a tee "Send a necklace and a 100,000 dollar cheque to Abigail" Nesryn stood up and pulled out a chair for him.

"Any preference?" she asked as she worked on a cup of tea for him "A breakup necklace" Azriel clarified as she placed the teacup in front of him. She looked at him and sighed, she contacted one of the jewelry store under their company and asked to send the necklace to Abigail with a note on it that read 'It's over ~A'

This has been the 2nd time this week, Nesryn didn't bother asking for the reason, she kept her mouth shut as she continued working, Azriel finished his tea and went to the living room to watch TV. Nesryn prepared lunch for the both of them, trying to create something out of the leftover ingredients in his fridge. She called him over once she was done cooking and everything was set up.

The two enjoyed a peaceful lunch, Azriel helped in cleaning up after that, he freshened up in the bathroom while she picked out his clothes. He came out of the bath only in towels, Nesryn looked away as a sign of respect to his privacy, not that Azriel could care less. She's been working for him for 3 years now and has constantly seen him naked.

She even walked in on him and one of his 'girlfriends' the next day when she arrived at his penthouse, despite the awkward things that happened between the two, their relationship still remained professional, she's also the only one that was able to stay with him for the longest time. Some of his past secretaries fell for his charm and was seduced to his bed and then it led to complications in the office.

His charm did work on her the first time they met, she only considered him as a crush and that was it, there was no relationship between them, the two weren't romantically involved. Her little feeling for him immediately disappeared when she found out that he was a playboy and since then the only relationship they have is work-related.

Azriel had to admit that the only woman that knew him best was Nesryn, even her grandmother doesn't know everything about him and that's saying something with how close he is to her, despite getting hit by her cane every chance they meet.

He was also surprised that she lasted 3 years with him, most of his past secretaries quiet after a month. Some couldn't handle the pressure and some were fired due to incompetence. Their first few months together were awkward as hell though, it was Nesryn's first time being a secretary of someone this successful. She made mistakes but she took responsibility and fixed it on her own. Gaining Azriel and his family's respect, she was so far the most loved secretary he had.

Azriel dressed himself up while Nesryn picked his tie, watch, handkerchief and belt. Rummaging through his collection in his penthouse. Once choosing matching things, she went back to Azriel, who's now fully dressed. She handed him the leather belt, he looked at the mirror as he put on the belt, she also slipped the handkerchief on his back pocket. Azriel sat down on the armchair as she leaned over and put on his tie for him.

She also fixed his hair, styling it in his usual hair style. Azriel stood up as she slid his watch on his wrist, Azriel fixed his watch and went out of his room, Nesryn stayed to fix his bed and grab his coat. Nesryn found Azriel in the kitchen, grabbing some candies and putting it in his pocket. She called his driver and they went down to the lobby and waited for the car. They didn't have to wait for long, the driver opened the car door and the two went in.

Everyone in the company didn't think that their boss was coming to work since he was not present earlier that day, the employee's shocked expression was amusing enough for Nesryn but what took the cake was how fast the employees scrambled, some bowed to them and some ran to their departments. The two arrived at around 1:30 pm, meaning lunch break is already finished yet here the employees are, walking around leisurely as if they didn't have work to do.

Despite the unprofessionalism his employees displayed in front of him he decided to turn a blind-eye for the day, deciding not to worsen he's raging headache. The two boarded the elevator.

"You're morning schedule would be moved but your afternoon schedule is still on the go, you have a meeting and a possible partnership with Sir Emmanuel Hudson, CEO of Philatua Agalia, the leading company in terms of skin care products nowadays, their growth was so unexpected that they surpassed Mr. Enrique's company in terms of net worth and revenue.

Then you'll be having a dinner meeting with Mr. Angelo and Mr. Malrick, president and vice-president of one of our subsidiary company" Nesryn scrolled through her iPad whilst Azriel just stared at the elevator door. The two walked out once it opened, everybody stood up and greeted Azriel a good afternoon. He just nodded as an acknowledgement and went straight to his office.

Nesryn hung his coat on the hanger and immediately went to the pantry and made a cup of tea for Azriel, she found him slumped on his desk holding his head. She let out a sigh, walked closer and placed the tea on his desk. She picked up a remote and pressed a button, Azriel's once clear windows turned opaque, she also locked the door using the remote. "Please drink your tea and lean back on the chair" she softly said, walking behind his chair.

Azriel followed her instructions and immediately relaxed when she started massaging his temples, he sipped his tea while she massaged him. He let out a sigh of relief 15 minutes later when she finished, Nesryn lowered the brightness in his office and left the room, windows clear once again.

She used the extra time they have to work on other things, specifically checking all documents that will be handed to Azriel, she had to make sure that the only thing her boss had to do was sign but regarding contracts she had to remind her boss to read it over once again. A woman dressed in a formal work attire walked in front of her desk, she smiled and handed Nesryn 2 folders.

Nesryn thanked her softly and put the folders on the side and continued typing away in her computer. A buzz from her phone pulled her out of her concentration. She saved her work and shut her computer off before turning off the buzzing from her phone's alarm. She packed her things and went in Azriel's office.

He was in the middle of reading through a folder of documents, his reading glasses complemented his chiseled face. She walked over, a bag slung on her shoulder. "It's time to go sir" Nesryn smiled, Azriel put down whatever he was holding, took off his glasses and stood up, massaging his eyes in the process. Nesryn took his coat and helped him wear the coat then she fixed his table.

They left his office once Nesryn called the driver. Everyone on his floor said their goodbyes and the two boarded the elevator and left. They arrived at a restaurant where they met the Philatua Agalia, Mr. Emmanuel Hudson with a woman. The two shook hands upon meeting "This is my secretary Ms. Nesryn" Azriel gestured at her and she stepped forward and shook his hand. "This is my secretary Ms. Elaine" Emmanuel copied Azriel's gesture, once everybody was properly introduced they sat down.