Page 2 of Dad's Best Friend Boss
“Is there a problem?” Henry sees my hesitation and asks.
“Hmm,” I pause. “I just didn’t expect all that.”
“I see,” he says with a nod. “Your dad didn’t tell you everything, did he?”
“N-no sir, he didn’t,” I say. I knew the job sounded too good to be true. I’ve heard my dad complain from time to time about Henry being a demanding boss, but this is still too much. With all the responsibilities, it isn’t a wonder why Henry’s last PA quit.
He chuckles. “I wouldn’t blame him if I were you. Your dad missed you when you were away, and he’s doing all he can to keep you around.”
“I know,” I say reluctantly. Is he using my dad to convince me to take the job? I should back out now. The position isn’t for me. But the pay more than compensates the demanding duties, and I know I can’t get anything as good as this with my experience. Besides, Henry is my dad’s best friend, my dad wants me to work for him, and I get experience out of it besides money…
As I’m busy thinking, Henry stares at me across the desk with his observant eyes. “Well, do you still want the job?” he asks. “You can still change your mind if it’s too much for you.”
Just like that, my hesitation vanishes. “I want the job,” I say firmly, raising my chin. “I can handle it, I assure you.”
Henry’s lips curl to a smirk. “Very well, I like the can-do attitude. It’s exactly what I’m looking for in my employees.”
“Thank you, sir.”
“You’ll begin working on Monday,” he says as he stands up. “And I’ll take you to HR for the paperwork and an orientation,”
So soon?That’s unexpected again. But I don’t complain because I can’t wait to get started to be this man’sright hand.
Henry walks me to the door, but he doesn’t open it. Instead, he gazes at me and says, “I’m glad to have you here, Mila.” His voice is so gruff I shiver.
And then, to my surprise, he reaches a hand to brush a strand of hair away from my cheek.
My body buzzes with heat and I forget how to breathe, let alone speak. I blink for a few seconds before speaking, “Thank you, Henry. I look forward to working for you.”
“Very well,” he says, his breath tickling my cheek. “I’ll see you soon.”
As soon as the door opens, I rush out of his office without a second glance. Shit. Taking this job is a mistake. It’ll be hard to behave professionally, not when my boss messes up my heartbeat constantly. What’s wrong with me? Gosh. I hate this man.
Chapter 2
Henry
Holy fucking hell. After Mila leaves my office, I close the door and the blinds and plop onto the couch. What the hell happened to me? I wasn’t behaving like myself. I can’t believe I touched her hair. I’ve never touched my employees, even though Mila is my best friend John’s daughter, it isn’t appropriate to do that in my office.
But could I have helped it? Even now as I’m regretting it, I still have the urge to touch her, to hold her and kiss her. Fuck. Hiring Mila is a mistake. But it’s too late to change my mind, not when the girl is so determined to work for me, and John is desperate to keep his daughter in LA.
I was surprised when John told me his daughter couldn’t find a job because Mila was a talented girl and had an excellent GPA. But then again, architecture is a competitive field and it’s tough for newcomers.
I always liked Mila, so I didn’t hesitate to accept John’s request.
In my mind, I still saw the little girl with pigtails and pleated skirts. She had the brightest eyes and the prettiest smile. And then, after her parents’ divorce, Mila became withdrawn. She shut herself in her room whenever I visited their house and seldom even spoke to me anymore. And then she went to college in San Diego, where her mom’s family was.
John had been sad when Mila’s mom cheated on her, but when Mila left him, he was devastated. The man loves his daughter more than anything on earth, and that’s another reason I agree to hire Mila even though she’s inexperienced. I hope I made the right choice. After my long-term PA retired six months ago, I haven’t been able to find anyone who fits the position. I’ve tried a few, but none was competent enough. The latest one, a young woman a few years older than Mila quit last week because the job was too demanding for her. I could tell Mila was shocked by the duties I expected from her, and she wanted to decline the job offer, but the fiery girl was pissed when I thought she couldn’t handle the job.
I chuckle as I recall her raising her chin defiantly. The little girl has certainly grown up. I had no idea she had turned into such a gorgeous young woman. Those innocent brown eyes were so alluring. Every time she glanced at me, I had the wish to protect her. Her pouty lips also begged for my attention and made me imagine how good it would feel to have them around my cock.
Damn. Get a grip on yourself, Henry. This is wrong. I haven’t had a woman for too long. When was the last time I met with my fuck buddy? Three months. Right. The woman gave me an ultimatum because she wanted to have a committed relationship with me, but I was not ready for it.
Well, I’ve got to hook up with someone pronto. But in the meantime, I’ll rely on my own hands.
I call my secretary Adrianna and tell her not to bother me because I need a nap, and then I lie down on the couch and unzip my pants.
I’m stroking my cock when I hear a knock on the door. What the hell?
