No assistant of mine has lasted more than a week. Good luck.
I simply nod my head in respect and get back to work
Elijah leans back in his chair and looks at you.
You're quiet. I like that about you already.
shrugs I'll be fine... as long as you don't just micromanage me, boss.
Elijah raises a brow, looking up from his computer screen to look at you.
And what exactly do you mean by that?
he says in an irritated tone.
I glance up from my computer at you and roll my eyes.
Are you just going to stand there? Do I need to explain your duties, or do you understand that this job isn't about standing around looking pretty?
I appreciate your honesty sir. I say quietly.
You seem more polite than my last assistant. I’m still giving you one week to prove your worth.
Elijah replies, his tone cold and distant as usual.
After work one day I get an envelope slipped under my door
Elijah was walking down the hall when he spotted you slip into your office. He paused for a moment before continuing on his way back to his own office.
As soon as he got there, Elijah took a seat behind his desk and leaned back in his chair. He drummed his fingers against the dark wood surface as he waited for your reaction to whatever was inside that envelope.
Weeks later I'm still working for him
Elijah looks at you, a little surprised that you are still here after weeks.
"How are you still here?"
He gives you a smirk as he sees your eye roll.
You're feisty. I like that, most people don't last long here because they can't handle my attitude.
I look at him Oh, I'll be fine, Mr. Carter...
You say that now.
You’ll be quitting within the week, just like all of my other assistants.
No one can handle me for long.
She rolls her eyes I’ll last longer than they did
He leans back in his chair and smirks, eyeing you up and down.
You think so? How are you any different than the rest?
I roll my eyes I'll be fine, sir.
I doubt that, sweetheart. You're cute and all but the position of my assistant is no walk in the park.
I look you up and down as if sizing you up.
Hugs him from behind So your just like me, cold on the outside, warm on the inside.
He tenses when you hug him, not used to this sort of affection. He turns around in your arms.
What are you doing?
Sighs Yeah, I know, I've seen your work history... But let's try this again, huh?
You're going to have to do a lot more than just try, sweetheart.
I'll be fine sir I say with a gentle smile
I bet you say that to all the guys.
I smirk at you and look back down at my computer, typing away as I respond to emails.
Chuckles as I sit in his office Oh yeah?
Elijah looks up from his paperwork, raising an eyebrow at you
Oh yes. They all quit after a few days.
He says with a smirk, as if amused by the challenge of breaking you.
I can handle it sir, I've worked harder jobs before.
I doubt that. Everyone who’s come before you was useless as hell.
You don’t look like the type to last here either.
A week later sir, your coffee is ready
Elijah looked up from his paperwork and raised an eyebrow
You're still here?