Chapter 11 planning something very big
Embracing the truth that he didn’t want me to stop, I cleared my throat and said, ‘Fine, I will take my leave then. It was nice meeting you.”
Turning around, I took a few steps before he called out for me. Not comprehending why he was calling, I turned to him in astonishment.
Nonchalantly walking towards me with his hand tucked in his pocket, he said, "Even if you decide to leave I still want you to know that, I really wish you could work with me. I just came here and I am in need of someone who I can trust blindly. I want to stay and I don’t want to force you also. Can you please consider my offer once again? You can take your time and think calmly. There is no rush. Whenever you make the decision you have my number just give me a call.”
Then taking a huge amount of oxygen in, he added, “that is all I can say for now. Bye!”
As he turned around and marched away, I stood still watching his back in dilemma. Then when he completely vanished inside the tall building, I walked to a nearby bench and plunged on it.
Numerous thoughts cross my mind making it chaos. Backing off probably meant that I had to seek another chance to take the job, but working with my best friend as P.A was a little bit awkward.
As I was considering things, suddenly the image of Emma jumping from Joe’s lap appeared fresh in my mind, giving me a shock and making me stand on my feet.
‘I know what I must do,’ I thought to myself and marched towards the building. Getting in the elevator, I went up to the same floor again.
‘Ding!’ The door opened and I was astounded seeing Noah standing near the elevator counting, "3-2-1 and!” he took a glance at me and announced, “there she is."
“What?” In a surprise, I stepped out of the elevator. "You knew I was coming?” raising my brows I inquired.
"Of course, I did.” He grinned. “I know no matter what you will never walk away from me and that's what makes you my Best Friend..." he sounded proud.
Folding my arms, I mumbled, "great then if you know me that well then you too might know that I have my conditions before working as your assistant.”
“Um! Short of, Miss Worth has barely done anything for me without keeping her condition in the past. So, whatever it is, just bring it,” he mumbled, motioning his hand towards himself.
"Wow! It is good to have a best friend as a CEO. I am loving it,” I mumbled, planting my hands on my hips, and added, “First you will pay me the salary equal to half of your salary."
"Ptf!” he snickered.
“You cannot deny that, or else!” pointing my finger at him I tried to threaten him.
“As you demand, my lady I hope you are okay working for free,” he said with a smirk.
“What do you mean by free? I want a salary equal…”
He interrupted, “My salary is zero. I am CEO, I don’t get a salary, I distribute the salary. And as per your condition, when my salary is made in half it becomes zero. Thank you for being so considerate and working for free." He clapped his hands merrily with a witty smile on his face.
"Seriously?" I looked around and said, "Okay, fine, whoever you pay the highest salary you will pay me the salary equal to half of his/ her..."
He interrupted, "Nicky is the one I pay the highest. That means I have to pay you the salary equal to his half salary?”
"Yes, you got it right." I nodded.
"Impressive!" he stroked his chin, seeming to be in deep thought.
"Does that mean you are agreeing?" I questioned, raising my eyebrows.
"I guess I have no other choice, right?"
"No, not at all, it is a take or leave situation," I declared.
"Fine, what's the next condition?" he asked.
Tapping my chin, I grinned before keeping my second condition, "second you will not make me work hard. I mean I know I work hard so you should appreciate it and never rely upon me to work harder than that..."
He scratched his head looking totally confused, "um I didn't get that. You don't want me to rely upon you to work hard but you work hard. What does that even mean?"
"Here comes the person with IQ level zero.” Pinching the bridge of my nose, I overcame my short mental breakdown and explained, “What I mean is you should appreciate my work and never ever yell at me or get angry with me. Because if I have done anything wrong unintentionally then I, myself will apologize to you, but if I have intentionally done anything wrong and still won't apologize that means you have done something wrong and I am punishing you for that, clear?"
With a helpless expression, he mumbled, “Don’t you think it is too extreme? Mind you, you are keeping such conditions in front of your boss, girl."
I rolled my eyes. "Say's who? I don't care what your position is, you are that jerk with whom I spent my high school days. Besides, I didn't come begging in front of you to appoint me as your assistant. You came after me so I need to have some right to keep my condition, isn't it?"
“Fine!”
“Also,” I gave him a sinister smile. “I have many unfinished businesses with you and I am seeking all those revenge. For that, I need to agree so that I don't have to bear any consequences. Clever me!” I laughed.
“You… you are planning something very big, right?” he mumbled in a tone mixed with surprise and fear.