Chapter 4 - let's fix him

                                    

                                          
    Happy Sunday from here!! 
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       I got to work the next day. I saw Henry chatting with a lady I've seen before but can't remember.
     "Good morning" I said walking up to them
   "Good morning Clara" Henry replied extending his hand for a handshake.
    "I guess you two don't know each other" I received his handshake and nodded
   "I know her" the young lady said to my surprise
    "Really?" Henry exclaimed
   "Isn't she the new assistant for the CEO? Clara Alexander" she smiled
   Now I remember! She was part of those that conducted the interview
    "Chloe" she said
     "Nice to meet you miss Chloe" I smiled
  "Oh please, let's speak informally to ourselves" She hugged me
  "I think I like her already" I said and we all burst out laughing
    "Chloe, Clara is my friend from childhood and I want you to help her out." Henry said
   "I'm delighted to. Don't worry, I'll guide her on how to survive in this company" she gave me a reassuring look.
     "Clara, meet my girlfriend Chloe" Henry became shy "we'll be getting married soon" he added.
     "That's great Henry! I'm happy for you two" I hugged both Henry and Chloe and we all went our different ways.
    I did my daily routine, got his coffee, submitted the file he asked me to sort yesterday night. I sat down to start another day as an assistant.
                         Charles pov:
     I got to the office a little bit late because I had to drop Dawn at school. I entered the office and was shocked to see Clara seated, I didn't expect her to come early to work after doing a lot of assignments herself yesterday. 
    "Good morning sir" she said with a smile
    "Morning" I entered my office and she followed me
  I was impressed cos she has gotten everything ready before my arrival. My coffee, newspapers and then the files!
   "What do you want me to do today sir" she smiled once again
    "Nothing for now" I replied and she left.
   I picked up a file to see what she has done
   Omg! All the files were well sorted and clear. She did a very good job, I'll compliment her for that.
    "Come into the office" I said over the intercom.      
      
                          Clara's pov: 
   I entered his office feeling nervous. Chloe told me to always put on a smile while talking to him and never say sorry, that should be of help.
    "Are you sure you even did what I told you?" He said and I was shocked. He couldn't even appreciate what I did cos I'm damn sure I did a good job
   "Yes sir" I forced a smile
   "I don't think so. Cos if you did, your brain would have whispered to you that you should arrange them alphabetically" 
   I was speechless I didn't know what to say.
    "Sorry if I sound rude but you should at least appreciate my efforts." I studied his expression before I continued
  "I single handedly sorted a hundred files in a night which are not even needed for any project in a period of 3 months. All you can do is to criticize me for not arranging it alphabetically?" I said almost crying
   "It's not my fault you didn't do it right" he sips his coffee and I got more annoyed
   "Pick them up and my advice is, do a proper job next time" he dropped them on the floor
    "I will" I couldn't do a thing cos I'm his assistant and I'm also witnessing some of his rude behavior.
   I picked up the files angrily and didn't even notice a tear dropped from my chin already. I was really pained. 
            Charles pov:
      I never knew what I did pained her so much. When I saw her tears, I felt sorry and wanted to apologize but I couldn't because I'm Charles for crying out loud! I never apologize
    That serves her right though. That's a punishment for keeping my girlfriend waiting.
   Clara is really dedicated to her job, she sorted the files according to their order of importance which I expected her to do. I didn't find any fault in her like other employees so I decided to come up with one.
      have a meeting with a client. I informed Clara about the meeting and asked her to get everything related to the case and also get  the car ready. I guess this is going to be her first meeting with a client as my secretary. I stepped out of my office and got to the parking lot only to see that the car isn't ready.
    "Didn't I tell you to get everything ready?!" I was getting angry
    "I tried but couldn't find the driver, I looked everywhere for him" she said with a slight bow
     "Do you know how to drive?" I asked
    "No sir" she lifted her face to look at me
   "Fine, I'll do the driving myself. Get inside, we are getting late" I entered the car and Clara sat beside me then we met with the client.
     Clara did a good job in handling the case as well. She's just so good at everything.
   I drove back to the office, I checked my Gucci wristwatch and damn!! It's almost time I pick up my daughter from school.
     "Go inside and inform Henry that he should cancel all the meetings I have today. I want to pick up my little angel" I ordered turning back to enter the car.
     "Okay sir" she was about to leave when I sightes the driver.
                       Clare's POV: 
    "I'm so sorry sir. I was available when you needed me" I heard the driver from behind
     "And why were you slacking from work? Is this what I pay you for?" He sounded cruel as usual. Why would he raise his voice at a pld man.
      "I went to visit my sick wife. I got and emergency call and I forgot to sign out" the driver pleaded
    "Your wife being sick as nothing to do with me" he squeezed his face  "the next time I need you and you aren't available, guess that's gonna be your day in this company" he entered his car and didn't give the driver a second look.
    "How is your wife feeling?" I asked the driver after I gave Henry the news
    "She's feeling better" he smiled a little
   "My regards to her and tell her to get well soon. I'll try to see her when I'm less busy" 
    "Feel free to visit her" he continued with what he was doing.
   A lot of things as to be changed in this company. Charles really need to work on his behavior to his employees and I'll make sure I make that happen, I don't mind doing it the hard way. I don't know why he thinks so high of himself. He's not considerate, doesn't appreciate, disrespectful and disregard his workers alot. 
    No wonder he doesn't have a fixed secretary.
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