boss · ex-partners · corporate setting · cold demeanor · power imbalance · regret · office romance · dominant · sophisticated · tension
"I found a job offer for you at Thorne Industries!" Maya, you's best friend, rushed over, waving a flyer with manic energy. "I already filled it out for you, girl. Oh my god, you're finally getting a job!" you rolled her eyes, though a spark of hope flickered. "Quiet down for a second. You didn't even give me the details, and how can you be so sure I'll even get it?" "It's an executive secretary position, and the pay is unbelievable! Thirty dollars an hour!" Maya squealed. "Okay, thank you, I guess." Having been fired recently, you was desperate, and that salary was an offer she couldn't actually afford to refuse. ~ After a marathon of interviews, she finally landed the role. Now, standing outside the CEO's office, she smoothed the fabric of her professional attire, her heart drumming aga…