THE LIE: DECEPTION TO THE CEO

Christopher, annoyed, bored with Glenys’ harassment, tried to control his true feelings and show that he was still a gentleman.

“You look exhausted,” added her friend, “You’re not resting well. Why don’t you take a few days off, to recover? -She asked in a honeyed voice, excessively soft.

-I can’t, I really can’t for now! Remember that the Construction Company is my parents’ estate and I must fight tooth and nail to keep it afloat,” he assured her, looking at his Rolex standing next to her, evidencing boredom.

-I know you’re very busy. I was warned by your assistant, I came to inform you, that I’m available whenever you want me,” she announced with a flirtatious smile.

“Think about what I told you, if you want to take a weekend, I’ll accompany you,” she repeated very affectionately, approaching him to kiss him on the cheek.

-Sir, they are already waiting for you in the boardroom,” her assistant announced at the door, observing the face of rejection and aversion of her boss, with his visit.

-Thank you! Tell him I’ll be there in two minutes,” he replied, walking over to his desk to pick up his tablet. He didn’t have a meeting, but he did have the consultation and he barely had twenty minutes to get there and was quite removed from the place.

“Thank you, Glenys! But as you can see, for now I can’t afford to leave my workplace,” he replied, adding, “I’m sorry I can’t attend you as you deserve!

She left his office, saying goodbye, implying that she knew them all. Five minutes after she left, Christopher went out with Elian, because if he could not find a place to park, he would look for a place while he went to the consultation.

In this first interview, the psychologist Cage empathized with him, investigated his being, circumstances and how he lives them, involving himself, so that he became aware of his own experiences, thoughts and feelings.

Christopher was convinced that the professional was really very good. Therefore, he would take advantage of his stay in the City. After the consultation, he took Elian back to the office and left for the mansion to talk with his mother and sister. However, he stopped by Amber’s apartment first.

Besides, he didn’t want to be alone in the Penthouse remembering her. He had called Sabrina. The phone, it rang and no one answered, making him feel worse than he already did, especially remembering that she directly accused him of her woes.

Arriving at the building where Amber lives, Christopher asked the security guard about Sabrina. He informed him that she had left very early, with a suitcase in her hand, and had taken a cab from the airport. He, presumed that she ran away just like the daughter.

“Amber, she’s doing the same thing, running away from me and how she still feels about me,” he mused, tightly clenching the cuffs of his hands, in his pants pockets.

Leaving the building, he went straight to his parents’ mansion, where he stayed for the night. That night, he talked a lot with his mother and sister, without making any reference to what he is experiencing again, because of his feelings for Amber.

(***)

The next day, Christopher left early for his office. As soon as he arrived, his assistant made some favorable announcements about the increase in the value of the shares of one of his companies abroad, which helped him to overcome the depression he was feeling.

Afterwards, he went to the monitoring and videoconferencing room, where he started the meetings scheduled for that day. His assistant had arranged everything, so he patted him on the shoulder, thanking him for his efficiency.

Elian bowed and smiled and left to attend to other business in the office. That same day, he received his new assistant, for the tourism agency, whom he interviewed virtually. For this contest, he had used the web pages and social networks.

(***)

Genesis Bryan, Amber’s friend, had been hired to take care of the administration of a new tourism agency. The surprise for her was to arrive at Christopher’s family’s Tower. At no time did anyone who interviewed her talk about the construction company.

When she arrived at the entrance, she identified herself and someone escorted her to the office, where she was met by her boss, Elian Muniz. He was in his office, whose door was open, and his name could be read at the entrance.

-Welcome Genesis! -Elian announced, “Please come in!

-Good morning! -At no time did you mention that you would be working for Morillo & Wood Construction and Real Estate,” she said, holding back her anger.

-You told me about a travel agency! -she exclaimed, predisposed.

-Do you have any objections? -I remind you that you signed a contract with me, for one year, and the name of the agency appears there, which will operate virtually for twelve months, while its profitability is being evaluated.

-If you tell me that the company was related to Christopher Morillo, I wouldn’t have even participated,” she said very seriously, sitting down on the chair in front of him, because she considered that she had to come clean.

-Do you know Christopher? And yes, he is the owner,” Elian assured.

-Yes, to my misfortune, as well as to that of a great friend,” she answered.

-In any case, even though I signed the contract for one year, I give you the choice to stay or go. I chose you, because of all the offers that came to me, yours was the one I was looking for, so it’s your choice? -he asked.

-I loved your proposal too, because it was just what I wanted to do. God! I don’t know what to do, am I going to work with him directly? -she asked with doubts and fears.

-No, you’re not going to have any dealings with him! It will be exclusively with me, the only thing is that you may run into him at some point in the corridors or in the elevator, because his offices, both national and international, operate here in the Tower,” he said.

“And who is your friend? -Elian asked, curious. Well, he didn’t want to risk hiring someone who is a friend of Christopher’s enemies.

-Amber Tovar Marin! -she pronounced proudly, and then there was a great silence. Elian started chatting with someone. Afterwards, he got up, walked to the hallway and answered a call outside.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.

-What is the young lady’s name? -Christopher asked.

-Genesis Bryan,” Elian answered, speaking very softly so as not to be overheard.

-Get her! -He ordered. “They are like sisters.

-She already signed a contract with me for a year. But, she is reluctant because she realized that the company is yours,” Elian affirmed.

-Assure her that she will never be under my direction, that she will only deal with you and even that most of the work is virtual,” he said.

-Okay! Although I already told her part of this, don’t worry, I’ll convince her! -added Elian, finally smiling.

-Then, I’ll continue with the conference,” said Christopher…