A Baby For Billionaire Knox

THEME: A disguise

GOLDMYNES AGENCY

“Where is my desk?” Eretia turned to ask her boss.

The room where her desk used to be as the personal assistant was now empty. “You are not staying in that office anymore.” Knox replied.

“Why?” Eretia furrowed her eyebrows.

“Come with me.” Knox grabbed her wrist and dragged her behind him and down the long hallway leading to several offices.

“Where are we going?” She asked.

Knox stopped to look at her. “Questions again, don’t you ever get tired of asking questions?” He leaned in closely but Eretia stepped backward. He did it again and she moved away from him.

“Stop it already someone is coming.” Eretia said.

Knox studied her expression. She seemed scared of what others would say if they are caught being all loved up with each other. “Let us go.” He ordered.

Two female models stepped out of an office and appeared in the hallway and they greeted him. Knox returned the greetings and walked off while Eretia followed closely behind him.

“Boss you haven’t told me where-”

Knox stopped in front of a door. “No more words or questions from you again.” He opened the door and gestured to her to go in.

Eretia arched her eyebrows. “Me? Why should I go in first?” She asked.

Knox rolled his eyes. “No questions.” He pushed her into the room and closed the door behind them.

Eretia couldn’t help but gasp out in shock. The room was large and well decorated.

“This is our new office.” Knox informed her.

Eretia glanced around the large room. A big desk and swivel chair with Knox’s name in a glassy object.

“Knox Martins, CEO of G. M. A.”

And on the right side there was another desk and chair with her name in the same glassy object.

“Eretia Jones, personal assistant.”

“And this is our office.” Knox repeated.

“Our office?” Eretia looked at him.

Knox nodded in confirmation. “Yes.. as you can see, your name is on desk.” He pointed.

“But.. but why are we sharing the same office?” Eretia demanded.

Knox scratched his ear as he thought of what to say to her. He had arranged it like that so he won’t be far away from her. He wanted to see her always.. just sitting and watching her closely.

“Well I just want it that way.” Knox replied.

“But your previous secretary was staying in another room.” Eretia said.

Knox went to his desk. “Things has changed. I mean.. this is the new system. CEO and personal assistant must stay in the same room and work together for the effective running of the company.” He said.

Eretia lifted her eyebrows. “I am… not sure I have heard of such arrangements.”

“It is kind of like a new trend. And it is is for safety purpose too.” Knox added.

“Safety? It is not as if I am your bodyguard.” Eretia muttered.

“Pardon?” Knox didn’t hear her clearly.

“Huh? Nothing I was just… talking to myself…” Eretia voice trailed and she avoided his gaze.

“You don’t like your desk? I can have them change it to your taste.” Knox sat in his chair while Eretia went to her desk.

“I like it… I mean it is nice…” She stuttered. Eretia sat back in the chair and clicked on the system on her desk.

“Press that remote.” Knox pointed to a black device on her desk.”Yes press the red button.” He instructed.

Eretia picked it up and did as he ordered. The large screen in the room which she hasn’t noticed came on.

“You can see anyone outside through the screen.” Knox said.

“Wow…” Eretia whispered as she nodded in understanding. “When did you set up this whole place?”

“Over the weekend.” Knox answered.

“Oh! So that day you left home to see a clothe designer.. you were actually busy here?” Eretia asked.

“I did both things. I met with the Clothe designer Ria Robert and at the same time I was working with the decorators.” Knox answered.

“Ria Robert?” Eretia repeated.

“Yes she is a famous designer. You can check her out on the system. There are other designers too that I partner with. The likes of Brian Clothing, Bella Fashion House and some others.” Knox pointed to her system and gestured to her to check it.

Eretia focused on her system. “Pass-”

“The password is 5202.” Knox said before she could complete her request.

Eretia entered it and it unlocked the system. “She is the first on the list… I mean Ria Robert Couture.”

“Yes and that’s because we are working on a project together at the moment. I’ll tell you about the project later.” Knox smiled when she looked up at him.

“Okay…” Eretia kept checking the list on the system.

“I’ll send my schedules to your system.” Knox added.

“Alright boss.” She replied.

Knox clicked on his system and sent the files to her system.

“Got it!” Eretia gave him a thumbs up.

Knox Martins relaxed in his chair wondering why he was reacting to her being there with him. He had no idea why Eretia affected him strongly. And Knox Martins found himself smiling as he watched her.

*********

It was time to head home after a long day at work.

“Eretia, we should have dinner before heading home.” Knox suggested.

“Boss, I don’t think that’s a good idea.” Eretia declined.

“Why?” Knox asked.

“We can have dinner at home instead of dropping by at a restaurant. I’ll prepare everything.” Eretia picked up her handbag on the desk.

Knox went to her. “You don’t want to go out with me right?” He asked.

Eretia was silent. She wasn’t interested in going out with Knox Martins to avoid gossips flying around the office. Everyone was already whispering behind her back. They were surprised by the boss’s decision of having his personal assistant in the same office with him. So some of them got to thinking that there was something fishy between Eretia and Knox.

Knox Martins studied her expression. “Alright, I understand if you don’t want to go out with me.” He said in a low tone as he started the walk to the door.

“Wait..” Eretia went to him. “Don’t misunderstand me.” She said.

Knox tucked his right hand into his pocket as he listened to her.

“Boss.. you know you are a big celebrity so if people sees together and they will get the wrong idea.”

Eretia explained without meeting his gaze.

“I understand your points but what if I change my appearance? Will you come with me?” He asked.

Eretia thought for a second. She knew Knox won’t be happy if she turned him down.

So Eretia nodded. “Of.. course.” She answered.

Knox face brightened immediately.”But.. How.. how will you change your appearance?” Eretia asked.

“My hairstyle.. and -” Knox walked back to his desk. He opened his drawer and brought out an eyeglass.

“I look different on eye glasses.” He completed.

“So what about your hair?” Eretia asked again.

“Do you have a comb in your handbag?” Knox requested.

“A hairbrush.” Eretia replied.

“Let me have it.” Knox said.

Eretia opened her bag and gave him the hairbrush.

“Please help me out.. I don’t have a mirror.” Knox added.

Eretia rolled her eyes. She gestured to him to sit on the desk and he did. She brushed his hair letting it fall over his eyes.

“I am done.” She announced.

Knox wore the eyeglass. “How do I look?” He asked.

Eretia looked straight into his eyes when Knox opened his eyes full and her breathe caught. They were the most beautiful pair of eyes she had ever seen. His eyes stared intensely at her while a smirk played on his lips. His lips were full and plump.

Eretia restrained herself from touching his face. “Nice… boss.” She saluted him.

No doubt, Knox Martins was good looking.