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Fainting in the office!

I was tired- no, not tired, scratch that, I was exhausted. My plan of chilling with Netflix, Sam, Matt and my parents failed. Why you may ask.

Firstly, Sam got sick. Right after we came home from Walmart, he started sneezing non-stop and by the time night came, his body was hot with fever. I had to stay awake the entire night taking care of him.

That night, I didn't even blink my eye for a second. On Sunday, he was feeling a lot better after some home remedies, soup and medicines. I thought I could have some rest that night, but that thought flew out of the window when Sam started coughing again at night and when I checked his temperature, it was hundred and three degrees.

Matt told me to sleep while he took care of Sam, but I refused because he also had job the next day. He didn't budge and help me anyways and I was glad to have three hours of sleep that night. He told me that he could take care of Sam, but I didn't want him to not have any sleep and go to office the next day looking like a zombie.

So, basically, I got only three hours of sleep in the last forty eight hours and I was damn sure that Mr. Steele was going to make it extra hard for me. After having a huge cup of bitter coffee, I felt a little relaxed and was ready to start my day at Steele's Company.

I didn't really put any effort to dress up, not that I do anyways. Like everyday, my outfit of the day was kept neatly on the bed by Matt, which was a beige nude short sleeved sheath dress with flutter sleeves, a golden belt, nude pumps, some lipgloss and I was all set to face the world. My hair were tied in a ponytail as I didn't feel like keeping them down today.

Mr. Steele was as expected giving me a real hard time of my life. He just kept on giving me orders, giving me works which were not required for the next week or two. He didn't even once look at me. It was just him giving me orders while doing something on his laptop.

Right now, I was getting him his fifth coffee. And now that I look upon it, I think I also need one right now or else my body will just collapse. After making two cups of dark coffee, I made my way towards my cabin and placed my coffee on the desk. After giving Mr. Steele his coffee, I came back to my cabin and sighed in relief when my body hit the chair, not literally.

I sipped my coffee slowly and rubbed some sleep from my eyes. Yes, I was tired. Yes, I needed a break even if it's still my second week. And no, I cannot do a thing about it. Life is hard fellas, don't try being an adult. It's harmful.

I rested my head on the desk and closed my eyes for few minutes, relaxing them a little. Few minutes later, the door to my cabin flew open and there came brown eye. Yes people, I don't know his name yet.

He had a wide grin spread on his face. He came and gave me bone crushing hug to which my cheeks turned red.

"Love, I missed you so much!"

I gave him a smile. "I missed you too."

"You don't come to lunch. Why?" He asked, scrunching his eyebrows.

"Mr. Steele won't let me because apparently, his work is more important than my food." This brought a frown on his face. Then he made this look and was silent for few minutes. Suddenly, his eyes brightened in happiness. "Be right back!" Saying that, he rushed out of the door and came back few minutes later with a paper bag in his hand.

"Here." He said, handing me a sandwich and took another one out for him. "If you cannot come for lunch, then we can do lunch here!" I smiled at his kind gesture. So, this is how it feels to have a friend. A nameless friend, might I add.

"Erm, Can I ask you something?"

"Sure." He chirped.

"What is your, uh, name?" He laughed. Yes, he laughed like he has heard a real crazy joke. Once, his laughter died down, he spoke, "Luke. Luke Benson."

"I am sorry, I wasn't able to have lunch with you." I apologized, to which he just wave his hand. "Come on! It's cool. I know you were busy and was not purposefully avoiding me, so it's okay." I gave him a wide grin.

"You weren't avoiding me, right?" I frantically moved my head to the sides.

"No."

He chuckled and pinched my cheeks. "I know you were not and obviously, who can avoid me? I am too hot to be ignored." I laughed at this.

Luke was like a sunshine to my dull day and I was grateful to him for this. I haven't smiled properly since I have entered this office today and look at me now. I am having a good laugh. People like him are the reason to smile.

"I should get going. My lunch is over." I frowned at this which he noticed.

"Don't worry, I will see you very soon." Giving me a hug, a tight hug, he made his way towards the door. Just before leaving, he said, "Also, take care of yourself please, you look dead." Saying this, he closed the door living me alone with my misery.

Suddenly, the intercom buzzed and surely it was Mr. Steele calling me in his office. I quickly stood up walked towards his office. I knocked twice and entered his office after hearing him say, 'come in'.

I walked near his desk, keeping my head low all this while. I was afraid of him. I was afraid of his intimidated look. I was afraid of his eyes, the way they stare at me like they can see right through my soul. I was afraid of his mood which keeps on swinging and I don't do good with angry people, as I said, I have never experienced angry people before him.

My life until now was just peachy. Back in Chicago, I had everything I wanted. A best friend who can always take care of me, parents who always spoil me with anything and everything. I was never taught how to live alone or how to face difficulties because I never faced one.

My life in Los Angeles was also amazing while I still worked at the cafe because I never had to worry about anything. It's not that I can't stand work, it's just I can't stand rude or angry personalities. My life has always been surrounded by jolly people, but destiny changes.

My life took a whole one eighty degree turn after meeting Mr. Steele. I started working at the most reputed company in the world. I made a friend. I earned money which I never thought I could earn. I have faced difficulties which I never thought I would face. I went to the party and I lost my first kiss—To my boss.

So, if you ask me how am I doing? I am just peachy and perfectly good, just wanting to get read of a person whose name starts with 'Aa' and ends with 'ron'. But we don't get everything we want, right?

"Yes, Mr. Steele?" I asked softly, in a low tone.

"Did you organise my meeting with Mr. Suave?" He asked, not looking at me.

"Yes, Mr. Steele."

"Did you prepare the presentation needed for the meeting with Hilsorie company?" Not sparing me a glance.

"Yes."

"Made the report of the company's finance of the past five years?"

"Yes sir and I have also done all the other work that you told me to do." Suddenly, I felt dizzy and my head started feeling heavy. I blinked my eyes few times to get rid of the dizziness. My legs tumbled a little, but I hold the chair to compose myself.

"Ms. Collins, you okay?" I nodded my head, just to bring back the dizziness. The blinking of eyes idea also failed and soon black dots started to appear before my eyes.

"Sienna!" I could sense tension in Mr. Steele's voice, but my brain currently was void of thinking anything. My vision got dark and I felt myself falling down. Before I lost my consciousness, I felt a pair of hands around me, gently carrying me to the ground with their arms around me and calling my name.

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