Things have been complicated since I lost my mom. I am 21 years old, mom got sick a year ago, I had just finished secretarial school and all I wanted was to get a job and then… achieve my goals, which is to study economics and business administration and manage a large company. But things got out of hand, Mom started having dizziness and fainting spells, we went to the doctors and discovered advanced brain cancer.

We tried everything….

But in 6 months she was gone, leaving me alone in this world, all I did was withdraw and cry.

It was just the two of us for as long as I can remember. Dad was a man who came and went from our lives until one day he wasn't there anymore. I don't even remember his face and I confess that I never bothered to know anything about him, after all, he chose to leave us.

I spent almost all of our savings on Mom's treatment and another part I used to support myself during all this time that grief was knocking me down. But I couldn't wait any longer, I needed a job and no matter how devastated I was, I would pursue my dreams, which were also Mom's dreams.

"Good afternoon! My name is Pamela Romano and I'm here for an interview." - I try to sound confident.

"Hello, your documents please." - The receptionist is so elegant that I feel lost here.

I was nervous about this opportunity, I had been referred by a teacher and I never imagined that my first interview would be at Gallo Enterprises. I was sweating and I was definitely about to pass out from anxiety.

As soon as the receptionist cleared my access, I ran to the elevator and damn the door closed before I got in, I checked my watch and it was 5 minutes to go, I couldn't be late so I noticed there was a private elevator, I looked to one side and then to the other, there was no one so I got in and marked my floor.

I took the opportunity to take off my blazer, I was sweating, without realizing it I saw that the doors opened and when I went to get out I bumped into a man.

"What are you doing here?" - said the impatient man.

"Ahhhh…. I….I…." - I couldn't finish speaking, I didn't know who the man was, but he was very angry.

"Come on…. you got off on the wrong floor." - he snapped, pointing to the elevator, I didn't react, I just got in. - "You should know this is a private elevator."

The man was incredibly handsome, he was all sweaty and carrying some bags, I avoided looking at him but what little I observed was amazing, I soon thought: he must be some abused employee who has the boss's trust and is here playing me for a fool. I won't admit it.

"Look, I took the wrong elevator, okay. But you have no right to talk to me like that, who do you think you are? The boss?"- I play all my anxiety in the tone, not looking at him, just looking at my blazer again.

"Girl, you are…" - the doors opened and I noticed it was my floor. I got out and before they closed I looked at the handsome man and said:

"Have a terrible day you arrogant jerk and choke on all your pride." - he looked at me with a fury, but before he could say anything the doors closed and I was calmer, nothing like a good argument with a handsome man to make the day flow in its perfect order.

The interview was great, I answered all the questions, the salary was excellent and I would have excellent future opportunities, I got millions of tips and due to my teacher's indication the position was mine, there was no competition since the vacancy was not even announced, I felt the weight of responsibility and when I signed the contract I could see my mother's smile, if she was here she would be celebrating the first big victory I had towards our plans.

"Miss Romano, as Mr. Gallo's secretary you will have a considerable amount of uniforms, well they are not exactly uniforms, they are clothes that express the position you hold, so these are the stores that are responsible for dressing our executive secretaries, some models will be available and we hope that you are always aligned with the perspectives of your position and the company."- speaks with all the pomp and circumstance of the company.

"Of course, Mrs. Martim." - I say impressed with everything, but showing that you can trust me.

"Mr. Felipo Gallo is a very controlling man, so you will have difficulty absorbing some tasks but I guarantee you are in good hands, there is no smarter and more strategic entrepreneur than him in all of Europe. In addition, you will have the opportunity to get to know other countries besides Italy, it will be a great opportunity for you. We don't usually hire newbies, but Marcia recommended you directly to the boss so take this chance, don't waste it."- travel wow…. I've never left Italy and I was excited for it all to begin.

I left the company feeling fulfilled and with a lot of expectation, I confess that I never liked weapons and I even researched the company because I was caught off guard by the referral and only had time to put on something and run to the company. I took a train to the store indicated by Mrs. Martim, when I entered I was helpless, everything was very expensive, and I couldn't choose anything, the attendant took my measurements, and that was it, I was free to go, I just had to wait for the delivery of the supposed uniforms.

I got home and took care of eating something and going to bed, soon Monday would arrive and I have to be ready to become everything I've ever dreamed of.

"Mom, I took the first step. Soon I'll be the new CEO of a big company."

Soon I fell asleep.

"Scrape it… That’s it, now pass his guard… Go, Felipe." Fernando’s commands were like ropes tied to me, I followed every tip from my brother.

I was sweaty, my Kimono was wet from the private training I had every morning, I had been practicing Jiu-Jitsu since I was a kid and had been a black belt for a few years, I would occasionally take a chance in competitions and these trainings assisted by my brother, who also practiced the sport, were preparatory for the next championship I decided to participate in.

"Wow dude… you did well on… nice sweep…. This way no one will stand a chance." "said my coach who was watching my training alongside Fernando."

"Thanks for today, Romeo, I’m going up to the company, I have a lot of errands."

I was like that… Always sought first place in everything I set out to do and always achieved my goals. My family owned the largest arms company in Europe and one of the largest in the world, I contributed so significantly that my father left the presidency of the company early. In addition to the company, I also invested in technology, including being a partner of Alana Ricci. She had a technology company that was taking the world by storm, already dominating Europe.

I had two brothers, I was the oldest followed by Fernando and the youngest was Frederico, we were inseparable and equally predatory, we were at the top of the food chain, we had money, prestige, intelligence and power, nothing seduced more than to flaunt and exude leadership and the Roosters symbolized that in everything they touched.

"Are you really going to compete?" my brother asks.

"Yes." I reply.

"Tell me, Felipe, is this crazy urge to kill someone because Mom was talking about marriage prospects?" he says mockingly.

"I think you were at the table with me when she said that HER children needed to give her grandchildren." I retort.

"This is all your fault. You went and got Mirella, man she tried to pull a baby trap on Enrico Ricci, you should have more criteria, she knows how to be clingy." he announces.

"What are you talking about, Fernando? I slept with her only once and that was before all the confusion with Enrico. I haven't crossed paths with the crazy woman in ages." I knew the crazy woman was trouble so I avoided even crossing paths with her.

Even if the reason was wrong, it is true that Mom had been talking about marriage, grandchildren and family. I expected this, but I would not fulfill her wish anytime soon, I loved sex and freedom, I would not trade that for anything in this world.

We were on our way to the company, I was all sweaty and needed to change to start my day.

My brother talked and talked until he dropped me off at his house and I went on to the company already thinking about the millions of meetings I would have today and the absence of my secretary.

I parked the car, took two bags with my kimonos, always handed them to my secretary to take to the laundry, and pressed the elevator button, waiting for it to arrive.

As soon as the doors opened I was surprised by the presence of a young woman in my elevator… the woman barely looked at me, it was noticeable that she knew she was wrong and before she bumped into me I questioned.

"What are you doing here?" I managed to look at her well, although she tried to hide by keeping her head down.

"Ahhhh…. I….I…." she started to stammer and I didn't have the time or patience.

"Come on…. you got off on the wrong floor." I made a point of pointing out "You should know that this elevator is private."

She looked at me briefly and I could see her extraordinary beauty, the woman was incredibly beautiful.

"Look, I took the wrong elevator, okay? But you have no right to talk to me like that, who do you think you are? The Boss?" She didn't know who I was?

"Girl, you're…." the doors opened and I couldn't finish my train of thought, especially since she spoke over me and I could get a better look at her face and her blue eyes, I was speechless, damn I was attracted to the crazy woman who invaded my elevator.

"Have a terrible day, you arrogant man, and choke on all your pride." Beautiful crazy woman… I felt my dick come alive and I got nervous, soon the doors closed and I could only smile.

My life was perfect and I didn't need a crazy woman with the most beautiful eyes I'd ever seen disrupting the harmony of my life, so I ran, took a shower and got changed. Soon I was visited by the HR manager informing me that my secretary would be starting on Monday, she left me a folder with all the girl's information, but I didn't want to analyze it, not now that I was swamped with responsibilities.

"Despite being her first job in the field, she has an excellent referral and her availability also qualifies her for the position." says the HR manager.

"Ok… I don't mind. She'll just be a secretary. Now let me work."

The clothes arrived, and I started to analyze each bag.

"Wow…. I've never had so much elegance and class in a bag."

I wasn't exactly a woman concerned with vanity, but I liked to dress well, within my means.

"Mom… if you were here you'd be laughing at me… I'm so excited."

Since my mother passed away, I picked up the habit of talking to her alone… or remembering her. Yeah, it might be a strange habit, but it was the way I found to lessen the multitude of feelings inside me.

I took the bags, spread them out in my room, and tried one after another…. Wow… everything fit perfectly…. There were suits, skirts, dress pants, and blouses, as well as dresses that flattered my body, they also had shoes and a makeup kit…. My job seemed to want a doll as a secretary.

I've always been very shy, in high school I suffered a lot from jokes about being too skinny, my body changed when I turned 16, but even then I was already seen as the ugly duckling and clumsy, so I hid behind my giant uniforms. I had improved a lot, but even so, I wasn't a miss. Mom used to say I was crazy not to see how beautiful I was, but the truth is I was afraid of the mirror… I looked like my mother, but I always thought I was his copy… so I was doomed to look like my father and that worried me, seeing that whenever my mother looked at me she saw the man who abandoned us. So I didn't see my appearance kindly, since I understood that that man left us.

I put on a blouse and a social skirt, looked for shoes that weren't too high, and fixed my hair.

"Great…. Miss Romano, you look great for your first day." I repeated the phrase looking at myself in the mirror.

I took a taxi to my work, it wasn't always that I could afford to spend on this transportation, but today I needed to make a good impression, so I arrived much earlier, got my badge, and organized my things on my desk.

I received a schedule of activities:

1- Morning before Mr. Gallo arrives:

* sugar free coffee

* updated agenda

* contracts organized by priority

* projects organized by delivery order

* laundry

Break

From my point of view this schedule was vague and what the hell was this laundry thing, I was hired to be a secretary. Not that I could complain right now, but my boss must be a big arrogant.

I tried to do what I understood from the list, I organized the appointments, projects and contracts when the phone rang I answered.

"Presidency, Romano, good morning!" I used the standard jargon that was in the manual.

"Miss Romano, Mr. Gallo just arrived…. I was on the phone with him, but I'm finalizing some documentation so I won't be there for the presentation as usual, but he's already been informed…."

Before the woman could finish the private elevator opened and out came the most handsome man I had ever laid eyes on, he was holding two bags and was all sweaty.

I was speechless at the sight and before I could feel embarrassed by the man's beauty, I remembered the first day… what was he doing here…

"Miss Romano…. Are you listening to me…. Mr. Gallo practices fighting and always arrives sweaty, his workout clothes must go to the laundry…."

Shit….shit…shit….

Understanding came to my mind with a very bitter taste.

I looked at my boss and was sure he recognized me…. I was so shocked that the phone slipped from my hand and fell on the table.

The noise startled us and broke the tense mood.

"Cheeky girl…. I knew that sooner or later I would find you, I just didn't imagine it would be here…" he looked at me differently and sized me up… it gave me a feeling that he would fire me. I got even more nervous.

"Sir…. I'm really sorry and never wanted you to choke to death on your arrogance." shit what was I talking about…"I mean… you're not arrogant…. You must have been in a sour moment in your life.. I mean I…"

Shit he was going to fire me and I was sure I would never have a chance to get a job like this again.

"Miss Romano…. It's best not to try to fix all your first impression sympathy." he threw the bags on my desk."here's the Kimono, take it to the laundry and bring my coffee… I hope my aunt has a good reason to send a rude, reckless and untimely girl to my company."

Before I could answer, he turned his back on me and went to his office.

"Ahhhh…. Arrogant…. Handsome…." Pamela what kind of madness is this, he may be handsome but he's a big arrogant idiot.

Get his coffee, shit…. Now I had complicated my life.