CHAPTER 7: The Revenge

　　Vino awoke on Monday morning with a smile on his face. He lets his aching body into the shower whistling happily to himself. Even after promising to fuck Camille relentlessly on Saturday's night, he couldn't do anything because that fucking beautiful angel has worked him tiredly that he couldn't wait to take his sweet little revenge.

　　Putting on his blue linen suit with white shirt, he donned his tie and picked up his briefcase. He just couldn't wait to get to work. Strolling to his car, he took out his phone to call his secretary.

　　“Hello sir! Good morning ” Madison's sleepy voice greeted him on the other line. He doesn't blame her for still sleeping at this time even though it was just 6:30a.m.

　　“Madison. I want you to take the day off . I don't need you to come in today. Have a nice day ” Vino called dryly into the phone before getting into the car.

　　“What Really!! Thank you sir! ” Madison exclaimed excitedly, jumping up and down as the phone went dead in her hands.

　　Vino disconnected the call and pulled out of his apartment with a smile on his face “Just wait! Miss Evans. I'm sure you will like the little surprise I've got ready for you today ”.

　　Pulling into the Thompson's Art Center. He shut the engine and stepped out of his car taking his briefcase with him, he walked into the company and was surprised to see Cynthia already in the reception.

　　“Good morning Mr. Thompson. You are here very early this morning ” Cynthia greeted him with a shocked expression on her face.

　　Vino glanced nervously around. Many a time he has been tempted to have a fling with Cynthia. She has the basic thing he wants in a woman ‘buxom ’ but his policy has always stopped him.

　　“Mr. Thompson ” Cynthia said seductively, licking her lips to drive in her point as she flirted with Vino.

　　“Morning Cynthia. Tell Miss Evans to see me when she comes in this morning, I will be in my office ” Vino half ran into the elevator that will take him to his office where he sat counting the time until Skylar shows up.

　　He still can't believe he overcame that temptation but he couldn't help feeling bad that it was the right time for a quickie. He couldn't deny he doesn't know that Cynthia wants him and he does to her too, sexually and he couldn't even fire her, she's good at her job.

　　Skylar stroll into the Thompson's Art center at exactly 7:30a.m even though she was asked to resume at 8a.m everyday. She felt she needed to be here earlier today. Immediately, she stepped into the reception, Cynthia's face greeted her as she gulped nervously. Seeing her, she has always been reminded of the thing Vino wants which she lacks.

　　“Good morning, Cyn. How was your weekends” Skylar greeted her. She was bent over on her desk searching for something, she didn't see Skylar come in.

　　“Oh! You're here. The boss wants to see you immediately ” Cynthia said as she eyed Skylar suspiciously.

　　“What could he possibly want with her this morning ” Skylar thought to herself as she glanced away from Cynthia's chest where a button was left out from her chest.

　　“Oh! My! Don't tell me he took that threat seriously ” Skylar half ran to the elevator immediately her head came up with a possible answer.

　　She pressed the button for the third floor and rested her back against the wall praying in her heart that Vino didn't mean what he said to her on Saturday's night.

　　She knocked on his door after hearing his deep voice telling her to come in. Skylar opens the door and stops short as her eyes scan the damages in the office.

　　“Did someone rob your office this morning” Skylar asked as she walked into the office. His office was scattered, there were files on the floor, the cabinet was empty as all its contents were also on the floor. Vino's desk was not left out as his laptop and computer were both scattered on the floor.

　　“How can you stay in such a messy place” Skylar glared at Vino who wouldn't stop smiling but choose to remain silent.

　　“Are you not going to say anything. Fine, let me get the janitor then ” Skylar scoffed at him as she turned to walk out. Her heart beating rapidly in her chest.

　　“There will be no need for that, ” Vino suddenly said, causing Skylar to stop on her track as she turned slowly to look at him.

　　“What do you mean by that ” Skylar screamed at him getting worked up. She doesn't even know why she's so angry with him.

　　“No one robbed my office, Miss Evans. I was here quite early today searching for an important document and now this” Vino said, pointing to the mess in his office as he rested his head on the cushion chair staring at her with a smile on his face.

　　“Fine. Did you find the documents you were searching for” Skylar asked him with her hands folded across her chest. She felt bad for Madison, imaging getting to the office to meet this...

　　“Not at all, Miss Evans. I'm sure I might have left it at home ” Vino shrugged unconcerned as he watched her face curiously.

　　“What” Skylar gasped shocked as she glared at him, all this mess for nothing. “Whatever, why did you want to see me” Skylar stepped away from where she stood at the door to sit down in front of Vino.

　　“Oh! That” Vino exclaimed suddenly pretending to remember why he called her into his office.

　　“Ah! Yes. Unfortunately, my secretary called in sick today. If you don't mind Miss Evans, can you clean my office” Vino stifled the laughter that wanted to come out when he saw the shock on her face. He stood up and dust imaginary dirt from his suit after dropping the bombshell on Skylar.

　　“What” Skylar shouted shocked as tears sprang to her eyes. She hates cleaning!! “ But I don't like cleaning” She protested bitterly, voicing out her distaste.

　　“I figure you don't, ” Vino answered back truthfully while Skylar looked at him.

　　“You figured, how” A soft whisper escaped her lips before she could stop herself from asking the question. Vino answered, confirmed he heard her question.

　　“I saw the brief message you left for your housekeeper and your unkempt apartment, ” Vino said disgusted as he remembered her untidy apartment that Saturday. Skylar blushes red from embarrassment.

　　“So, you did know. Then why are you asking me to clean your office when you know I don't like cleaning” Skylar screamed at him. To think that she's still attracted to him after everything. Even right now, she felt like going over to kiss that smirk off his face.

　　“Miss Evans you seem to forget that I'm your boss. That I can tell you to do anything for me. Now, clean my office!! ” With that Vino strolled out of the office majestically with a smile on his face.

　　“Fuck you! Fuck!” Skylar swore vehemently at his retreating back “ I don't want to kiss you again. You are a fucking bastard! ”

　　“Language, Miss Evans. For a lady, you sure swore like a man. I'm glad you want to kiss me but I'm sorry to disappoint you, I'm not interested in kissing you ” Vino said as he left the office completely giving her a chance to clean. Thank God, he stays back, he wouldn't have heard her confess of wanting to kiss him.

　　Skylar sat down tired and embarrassed on the chair. She couldn't believe he heard that. Getting to work immediately, she started rearranging the books and files back into the cabinet, sorting out the flies on the table and carrying the laptop and computer back into the table.

　　Soon enough she was through with arranging everything in the office, so she stepped out to look for the janitor so she could borrow a vacuum cleaner from her.

　　Glancing at the empty seat of Madison, Skylar couldn't help but feel jealous “You lucky girl Maddy. I wish I was at home too. I don't mind being sick ” Skylar mumbles to herself. She saw the janitor from afar and ran to meet her.

　　The janitor let her borrow the vacuum cleaner, though Skylar would have loved it if she had offered to help clean Vino's office.

　　Going back into the office, Skylar couldn't help but compliment herself. Most of the books were back in the cabinet and every other thing was at its usual place. She only had to vacuum the floor, then she would be done.

　　Even though her legs and hands were protesting for her to take a rest, she ignored them and started cleaning the floor. Half way through, she noticed a tiny canvas which was hidden in a corner between the cabinet and the restroom.

　　Skylar pulled out the canvas and was surprised to see a half finished portrait of herself wearing the same dress she was putting on, the day of the interview.

　　“He drew this that day After seeing me once. He's a good artist” Skylar shrugged unconcerned, putting the canvas back at its place, she continued with her work.

　　“What does this mean Does he like me. No, he can't, how can he. I don't have buxom and I'm not as beautiful as Camille. I'm just plain Skylar Evans. He can't want me, maybe he's just fascinated with my dress” Skylar mumbles with bitterness to herself as she goes to return the vacuum cleaner to the janitor.

　　Vino stepped into his office and was awed. Everything was back in its place just as it was that morning before he scattered it to spite her.

　　“I see you are very good in the cleaning department Miss Evans. Is there anything you are not good at” Vino questioned her softly with a smile on his face as he sat down behind his desk.

　　Skylar didn't reply but rather was glaring dagger at him. If looks could kill, Vino would have probably been dead by now.

　　“Okay, that will be all for now. From tomorrow we will start with the Young Artists Talent Hunt [Y.A.T.H.], I need you to be here as early as possible Miss Evans ” Vino said using his professional voice. He waves his hands dismissing her as Skylar turns to pick up her bag and walk out.

　　“Miss Evans ” Vino called out to her causing Skylar to stop and turned to look at him “ I need you to clear out your schedule for this weekend, we'll be having a business meeting in Spain together ” Vino continued without looking at her.

　　Skylar was shocked as she kept staring at him with surprise. Who does that He didn't even bother to ask if she has any weekend plans before making one for her and moreover, she's not his secretary.

　　Immediately Skylar stepped out of Vino's office, he raised his head to stare at her retreating back longing for her. He felt so bad for making her work tiredly but she has to be thought a lesson never to challenge him.

　　He went back to the work he was working on as Skylar got into her car and drove home with the thought of making Vino pay for humiliating her as she vowed never to forgive him..