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You worked in the Malek Inc. for two years as the CEO's personal assistant. Mr. Rami Said Malek is one of the most successful and wealthy businessman all over America.

Before you became his personal assistant in his company, you worked as a waitress in a restaurant until a friend of yours told you that a the Malek Inc. was open for hiring a secretary and the salary was was ten times higher than you get from being a waitress.

The day of the job interview was nerve-wracking. You knew who the CEO of the company was since you Google him and he was famous all around America.

As soon as you opened the door to his office, you felt his powerful presence and it really made you want to faint. You didn't want to mess this up. You needed this job.

During the whole interview, he was really intimidating yet charming. You had to keep wiping the sweat from your hands because of nervous you were. But that was two years ago.

Fortunately, you got accepted for the job and you thought you wouldn't.

During those two years that you've been working in his company, you and Rami grew closer. You developed friendship. You learned that he isn't actually that arrogant. He has a soft side especially when it comes to family. You became comfortable with him when you two are alone but you have to keep things professional.

You were always the one he goes to when he wants to talk to someone because apparently, you are good at giving advices and he likes talking to you. He would call you to his office and that's where you talk.

Now back at the present time.

It was already 9:30 in the morning and Rami still didn't arrive. He's the boss, he can do what he wants anyways. You were just sitting in your office, sipping at your cup of coffee that you made. You were just waiting for him to arrive to tell him about his upcoming meeting today.

You heard your phone rang and it startled you that your coffee almost spilled. You picked up your phone from the table and saw who it was.

Mr. Malek

Your heart started beating fast. He's your boss, Y/N. You sighed and answered the call.

"Sir?"

"Good morning, Y/N." Your heart jumped whenever he calls you in your first name. "Good morning, Sir."

"I'm going to be late today because of family matters. I would probably be there around one in the afternoon."

"Sir, you have a meeting with Mr. Hardy today at 1:30 in the afternoon." You said.

"Alright, just prepare my presentation and my papers for the meeting later."

"Of course, Sir."

"You know you can call me by my first name, Y/N." He said with his deep voice that would always make your heart beat so fast.

"I know, Sir--, I mean, Rami." You tensed when you said his name. You heard him chuckle through the phone.

"I have to go now. I'll see you later."

"You too." You said and ended the call.

It was not easy for you to not have feelings for him. He was always nice and very patient with you. You would notice whenever you talk to him, he would really listen to you.

Damn it, don't think you'll have a chance with him, Y/N. He's your boss. Nothing else.

You groaned to yourself and noticed your cup was already empty. You stood up to go out. I need more coffee.

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It was already 12:30 and you still haven't had your lunch. You were already in the meeting room since you were part of the meeting later. You were preparing papers and presentation that Rami told you to do.

This is a lot of work. You said to yourself.

As you were preparing, you heard the doors opened and that startled you again. What's with all the startling today? You groaned.

"I'm sorry, Miss. Did I startle you?" You heard an unfamiliar voice in the room.

Yes, you did. "Oh, no. It's alright." You looked up to see who it was and your eyes widen. It's Mr. Hardy.

"Mr. Hardy, you're already here." You said to him.

"Yeah, I thought Rami would be here, but I guess he's not yet here. Are you his personal assistant?" He asked.

"Uh... y-yes, Sir." You said with your shaky voice.

"Does he even notice that his personal assistant was this beautiful?" He said and sat down beside you

You felt your cheeks warm up and nothing came out of your mouth when he said that.

"Sir--"

"Please, call me Ben." He said and took his hand out from his pocket.

You shook your hands with his, "Y/N."

"A beautiful name for a beautiful girl." Ben said and gave you a smile.

"T-thank you, Sir-- Ben." You said and gave him back a smile.

"After this meeting, what do you say we get a cup of coffee together?" He said as he made himself relax in the chair.

"Oh, sure-"

"She's busy, Ben." You heard a familiar voice going in the room. Your eyes widen when you saw who it was. Rami.

"Rami! Good to see you, mate." Ben stood up from his chair and gave a bro hug to Rami.

You sat there awkwardly, not knowing what to do. You just waited for the meeting to start.

You didn't know that Rami was looking at you and what he was actually feeling.

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Through out the whole meeting, you sat beside Rami and he was very serious. You saw no emotion in his face during the meeting. I wonder how he's feeling.

You kept all your things from the table to your bag. You heard footsteps going towards you and you looked to see who it is.

"Mr. Hardy."

"Y/N." He said.

"You were great during the whole meeting." You said.

"I'm used on getting that phrase." He said and that made you chuckle. "So about the coffee later. Do you think you can make it?" He asked.

You didn't know what to say at first and you glanced at Rami. He glanced back at you.

"Actually, I'm busy today. So I don't think I can, Ben. I'm sorry." You apologized.

"It's alright. I understand. Maybe next time if you have time. I have to go now. It was nice meeting you, Y/N." He said and gave you a smile.

"You too, Sir." You gave him back a smile and he walked going to the door.

Before going out, Ben went near Rami and pat his shoulders.

"Good luck with her, mate. She's a keeper." Ben whispered to him and went out.

You were alone with Rami in the room. After you kept your things, you were about to go out of the room but you stopped when you noticed Rami was still sitting.

"Rami?" You called him.

"You finally said my name without me correcting you." He chuckled and spun the chair around to look at you.

"Are you feeling okay? You were moody during the meeting. You barely talked than usual." You said.

"I'm just not really in the mood today. Concerned?" He asked.

"You're my boss, of course I would be concerned about you." You blurted out and didn't even realize what you said.

That's not what I meant, Y/N. Rami said to himself.

He sighed and stood up. He looked at you straight in the eyes. Your heart skipped at beat and you stood there awkwardly.

He walked near you and slowly wrapped his arms around you. He pulled you close to his chest. Your eyes widen and your heart pounded really fast. This was the first time he hugged you.

"Thank you, for being here." He whispered to your ear and that gave you chills.

You didn't know what to say so you pat his back. "Rami?"

He pulled away to look at you.

"Were you jealous, Mr. Malek?" You said in a sly way and you felt Rami tensed a bit. You didn't know his face a burning up and his heart was beating so fast. Does she know? He asked himself.

"Why would you say that, Ms. Y/L/N?" He asked you and placed his hands in his pocket.

"I don't know. Ever since Ben talked to me, you got moody and you weren't like that when you called in the morning." You smirked at him. There were times you joked around like this.

"N-no. My head just hurt. You better go home now. You did great in the meeting once again." He said and sat down again and looked away.

You laughed at the way he changed the subject and greeted him goodbye.

"Bye, Mr. Malek!" You happily said and went out.

What are you going to do with these feelings, Rami? He asked himself and sighed.

He was going to tell her eventually when he was ready.

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can we just appreciate Ben Hardy here for a second