CHAPTER 16

<p>Crystal's POV<br/> <br/> Walking briskly within the premises of D's corporation, I headed towards my office. Due to the hastiness, I bumped into Rachel one of the staff in the production department. I guess the only thing popular for me these days is bumping into innocent people daily.<br/> <br/> "Oh! I'm so sorry Rachel I wasn't focused" I lamented.<br/> <br/> "No problem. I understand that you are higher in position than we all so being prideful isn't a crime actually but if I may ask, what made you be in such a hurry?" She grimaced.<br/> <br/> "Well, I'm sorry about my action earlier. It isn't what you are thinking. I have some unfinished work in the office which the boss may need right away so you see, I have to hurry" I said quickly, running off.<br/> <br/> I wonder why she spoke so rudely to me. I haven't even had a real conversation with her before. I guess this position is attracting me a lot to me.<br/><br/> Stepping into the office, I found my boss moving to and fro looking all worked up and frustrated.<br/> <br/> I moved further quietly as I bowed down a little to tender my greetings before him.<br/> <br/> "Good morning boss" I greeted, startling him in the process.<br/><br/> "Oh, Miss Crystal!" He replied still recovering from the shock.<br/> <br/> "I'm so sorry if I startled you" I apologized.<br/><br/> "There's no need for that besides I should be the one apologizing concerning yesterday's occurrence at the party." He replied.<br/> <br/> " I made it out thanks to you," I said, settling down to begin the business for that day as he made his way to his desk.<br/> <br/> Damien's POV<br/><br/> It's been eight hours now and there has been no news from my boys about Jenny's whereabouts. Being frustrated, I decided to have some fun with my PA to ease my quavering mind though I doubted her participation. <br/> <br/> "So tell me, Crystal, do you have to be serious all the time?" I asked from my end, rising to find my way to her occupied desk. <br/>I sometimes do pity her because she always has a lot to do, encounters to face just like the previous night, and more confrontations. After apologizing to her concerning the previous night, I decided to get a personal bodyguard for her.<br/> <br/> "Yes, boss besides I would be paid for this." She responded, gazing at my figure standing in front of her desk with her brown eyes holding anxiety in them.<br/> <br/> "Well, I think we should talk for now. So pack up let's merry" I told her as I made my way to my private bar to fetch a sweet wine for the both of us.<br/> <br/> "But sir...."<br/> <br/> "No buts please just play along for once" I interrupted her speech sternly. <br/><br/> I made my way to my private chambers as I ordered her to follow which she did hesitantly. I must commend her annoying attitude because it's not just my thing.<br/><br/> As I entered my chambers, I placed the wine on a small table with the cups I told her to carry along. I sat down on one settee as I offered her the other. <br/> I stared at her for a while before tending to the wine in my hand. <br/> <br/> "So tell me more about yourself," I asked, noticing the anxiety her eyes suddenly held.<br/><br/> "I'm sorry boss but I can't besides none of my information benefits you in any way" She replied apparently.<br/><br/> "Well, I think I'm loving this attitude of yours" I praised knowing fully well that other females would have taken the opportunity to spill lies and give all impressive talks.<br/> <br/> "Now tell me something. Do you have siblings and a father?" I asked the popular question I do ask anyone under me.<br/> <br/> "I have a sibling and mother" She responded.<br/> <br/> "Wow!" I exclaimed.<br/><br/> "Why did you ask?" She asked, staring at me suspiciously.<br/> <br/> "Nothing. I just wanted to know" I responded lazily.<br/> <br/> "I feel you are not honest with me" She replied.<br/> <br/> "Well, I do wish I had a full family. A father, mother, and siblings"<br/> <br/> "So you don't have any?" She asked, raising her brows in surprise.<br/> <br/> "No I do but only a mother" I answered, staring at her relaxed expression now.<br/> <br/> Crystal's POV<br/> <br/> I've been so overwhelmed by my boss' actions today. First, he looked worried and frustrated when I came in the morning but after a few hours, he sounded so jovial and all funny which left me wondering if he was the same person who always seemed feisty.<br/> <br/> I never knew he does laugh and crack jokes like the ones he is doing right now. I have been smiling, laughing, and blushing all along., Jessica needs to hear this.<br/><br/> "I almost stumbled on her food as I was running all around the hallway" He exclaimed chuckling.<br/> <br/> "Your mum must have been on swearing edges when you were still little" I informed, smiling.<br/> <br/> "Yeah, Crystal. She told me so herself"<br/> <br/> "So why were you all bothered in the morning?" I asked as his facial expression suddenly changed. <br/><br/> "I am looking for Jenny. The lady I picked up from that party alongside you" He revealed.</p>