My Domineering President
Chapter 1 - My Own Life
Harriet Lawson
Julia? We're going for dinner, do you perhaps want to come with us?
I was sitting at my desk, finishing up some work that I needed to finalise before the end of the week when one of my colleagues invited me out for dinner for the first time.
I haven't been in this company for that long. My first day was two months ago, and people haven't welcomed me with completely open arms just yet.
Everyone on this floor are rivals fighting for a chance to be a part of a huge advertisement project.
All they see me as is another person to look out for.
The fact that someone is taking the initiative to have dinner with me is for one of two reasons.
One, they want me to submit to them, giving up some of my ideas to enhance their performance.
Perhaps they'd like to embarrass me in the process.
Or they're actually trying to be nice and want to welcome me into their group.
However, the fact that I overheard these guys gossiping about me in the bathroom just a few hours prior makes this the first option.
I can't offend them. Hostile work environments aren't healthy.
Clapping my hands together, I sighed and closed my eyes, apologetic.
Julia Weston
I'm so sorry guys. I already have a meeting with friends planned. Another time though!
Harriet Lawson
Right... shame. See you, don't work too late!
Harriet Lawson
You should always take a break!
They just don't want me to get ahead... I smiled and waved them away.
Julia Weston
Right! I'll be right behind you, promise!
As soon as the elevator door closed, I sighed.
I really wanted a workplace to be a place where I could have fun. Exchange beauty tips with the other colleagues, go out for lunch and talk about whatever comes to our mind.
Perhaps I should have chosen a different profession than advertisement...
Suddenly, my phone buzzed and I immediately smiled upon seeing my brother's name pop up.
I smiled. It's been a while since my brother and I went out together.
Ever since I moved out of his apartment and got myself a job, we've hardly had time to meet.
Julia Weston
Come on, you'd better hurry up and change!
Today, Emmett made a reservation at the high-end restaurant that is just across the street to my company building.
How he managed to snag a reservation is beyond me.
I rushed into the bathrooms and slipped a folded dress out of my bag.
The only downside about going to a fancy restaurant is first, the prices.
So I should say that there are two downsides. The second is that they have a dress code.
I can't just waltz in wearing my work clothes, I'd be kicked out!
I don't know what possessed him, I could have honestly met him anywhere in the city.
Putting on a black dress, fixing my hair and slipping on a pair of matching heels, I walked out of that bathroom feeling like a princess.
I wonder what Emmett will say when he sees me.
It'll be my wishful thinking for him to tell me how grownup I look.
He'll probably make a joke and then cover my shoulders up with his suit jacket, like he always does.
It's cute how he's strangely protective like that.
Misty Plume
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Chapter 2 - Pleasant Surprise
As I walked through the lobby, I waved goodbye to the woman at the front desk.
Receptionist
Out on a date, Julia?
I giggled and shook my head.
Julia Weston
No, just off to have dinner with my brother! See you tomorrow, good work today!
Receptionist
Yes, you too!
I walked across the street cautiously, my feet hurting a little from walking in heels.
Normally, I avoid wearing heels as much as I can.
They are terrible and horrid things that dig into your heels and cause chaffing on your feet.
I'm doing this for you, Brother.
As I entered into the restaurant, I was greeted by the head waiter.
Julia Weston
Table under Weston?
The head waiter checked his list and shook his head.
Waiter
I apologise, Miss. No reservation has been made under the name Weston.
What? But Emmett told me that he was here. Perhaps I misunderstood...
Julia Weston
Check if a table has been reserved under Hawthorne.
Waiter
Indeed, Table 6 has been reserved.
Waiter
Is that your party?
I nodded and he gestured towards the large row of round tables.
I followed him until I saw Emmett in the distance.
Upon seeing me, he smiled.
I walked up and hugged him tightly.
Julia Weston
I haven't seen you in months!
Julia Weston
We've talked and chatted on the phone, but it's not the same...
Emmett Weston
I know. I've really missed you too...
Emmett Weston
And I'm not alone.
He looked over my shoulder and I turned around only to see the man I hadn't seen in person for a whole year.
Victor Hawthorne, my brother and I's best friend, walked into the restaurant holding bags upon bags of souvenirs.
After spending a year abroad in the French branch of his company, which he is the President of, he's finally returned.
I ran up to him and jumped into his arms.
Julia Weston
I can't believe it... you were supposed to be back in three weeks!
Victor Hawthorne
I missed you too, Julia.
I looked up at him and smiled.
Victor has been my brother and I's best friend since I was 17.
I first met him at my 17th birthday party. Emmett had invited him along and introduced us. We immediately hit it off.
Victor has the kind of cold and unemotional face that makes you want to turn the other way.
He was 19 at the time and I soon figured out that he just wanted someone to talk to, someone to have fun with.
He just had trouble expressing that.
Seems only me and Emmett picked up on that, since everyone else ignored him.
Julia Weston
You're back...
Upon seeing the face that I only make when I'm truly happy, he smiled back.
Victor Hawthorne
I'm back.
Misty Plume
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Chapter 3 - Spoiling Me
Eventually, Victor sat down and after his assistant laid down the rest of the bags, he left us to enjoy our meal.
Emmett Weston
What's all of this?
Victor Hawthorne
Things I thought that Julia would like.
Julia Weston
All of this is for me?
Victor Hawthorne
Don't worry, I didn't spend much money.
Victor Hawthorne
Half of the things here are free samples from the skincare division.
Julia Weston
Is there a moisturiser? My skin has been so dry lately...
Emmett Weston
And the other half of the stuff? What did you get me?
Slipping an envelope out of his pocket, he handed it to my brother.
Emmett Weston
Hey, not to sound ungrateful, but my sister gets bags upon bags of stuff and I get an envelope?
Julia Weston
That's because Victor prefers me~.
Emmett Weston
I'm the one who knew him first!
Julia Weston
Bet you regret introducing him to me now, hm?
Victor Hawthorne
Hey now, don't fight.
Victor Hawthorne
But Julia is my favourite.
Emmett slammed his fist against the table.
Emmett Weston
What? Come on, dude, what about bro code?
Julia Weston
What era are you in?
Emmett Weston
What do you mean? Bro code never dies!
After a nice long dinner and a lot of catching up, Emmett grinned.
Emmett Weston
So, did you find any hot French girls to date?
Emmett Weston
I'm sure that those French models were asking you out any chance they got.
Victor Hawthorne
None of them interested me.
Emmett Weston
What? You're joking, right? Surely you must have had one girlfriend, or at least one date...
Victor Hawthorne
I wasn't there on vacation, Emmett.
Victor Hawthorne
I was there to work.
Emmett Weston
But still...
Julia Weston
Emmett, don't bother him!
Julia Weston
Just because you haven't dated either doesn't mean that you should project your need for a girlfriend onto Victor!
Emmett Weston
H-Hey, I've been trying, alright?
Emmett Weston
And what about you, huh?
Emmett Weston
Have you found a boyfriend yet?
Julia Weston
N-No, and honestly, would you really want me dating some unknown guy you've never met?
Emmett Weston
I guess that you're right.
Julia Weston
Thank you. End of conversation, no more talk of relationships.
Julia Weston
So, tell me more about France. Was it as magical as they describe it to be?
Victor Hawthorne
I didn't have time to do much sight-seeing.
Victor Hawthorne
I was constantly busy with my work.
Julia Weston
I see, what a shame...
Emmett Weston
Anyway, how are you going to bring half of this home?
Julia Weston
I'll put it all in a taxi. It'll fit, I'm sure.
Victor Hawthorne
I can drive you back.
Emmett Weston
That's much better. Puts my mind at ease.
Emmett Weston
On top of that, you can help bring all of those bags upstairs, right?
Julia Weston
You're a slave driver, you know that?
Emmett Weston
What? He got you the stuff, why can't he transport it to your house?
Victor Hawthorne
I can do it, it's no problem.
Julia Weston
Are you sure? You must be jetlagged from the journey.
Victor Hawthorne
You could never be a nuisance.
Misty Plume
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