CHAPTER 8: HOW I DO THINGS

Black's POV

I'm waiting for a cab in front of the condo when a black car stops in front of me. My eyebrows rose immediately because it blocked my vision.

Its tinted glass went down and I was able to see Daze's teasing smile while sitting on his ass in the driver's seat.

"Good morning, my color! you going somewhere? " He asked

"First, it's too early to piss me off. Second, it's none of your business. "Please, move your car away so the taxi can see me," I replied with a serious tone.

"Woah! I'm just asking, but you're angry again! " He said he was acting like a kid because he was pouting.

"If that's the kind of smile I will see first thing in the morning, my blood will really boil!" I said and rolled my eyes.

"What kind of smile will make you smile? Like this?" He smiled and bit his lips while giving me a look.

"You disgusting jerk! You just gave me a shiver! " I commented and glared at him. That made him laugh.

"Ahaha! Kidding aside! Let me just take you. Where are you goi--" He didn't finish what he was going to say because I got inside his car.

"Santos Publishing company, please!" I said while putting my seatbelt on

"Wow! Alright, Your Majesty, I will take you to your destination!" He said it sarcastically.

"You offered it, I'm just grabbing the opportunity, man!" I said with a sarcastic smile. He just smirked and asked me

"What are you going to do there?" He asked

"Work" I answered while applying lipstick

"I assume you'll be the new manager or someone in a high position" He predicted that, which made me smile.

"How'd you know?" I asked him

"Because you're the Great Black." He said it as if it's something that's already given.

"Indeed" I simply answered.

It was only a matter of time before we reached the company. I immediately got off of his car and faced him.

"I owe you!" I said and smiled at him. He looked stunned at that moment and all he did was stare at me without uttering even a single word, so I waved my hand and started walking.

As usual, all eyes were on me. I'm wearing a black turtleneck sleeveless top, denim jeans, and 2-inch black heels with my black Michael Kors shoulder bag. It's casual wear but still eye-catching. I'm the Great Black after all.

When I reached the 7th floor, I found 2 rooms and a small cubicle outside. It is the CEO's room, COO's room, and secretary's post.

The secretary immediately stood up to greet me. I just nodded and entered the CEO's room. I found Mich sitting comfortably while looking at her laptop "Michelle Santos. chief executive officer. Is it for real? There's no way to turn back. " I ask

"Yeah! But don't worry, my dad is supportive. Since these two positions have been vacant for 6 months, he's happy that we can stand-in. He'll give us full support and he'll also visit us." Mich explains

"So we're just acting CEO and COO. but it's still such a drag, " I commented.

"I know right! I know right! Sadly to say, the party is over, " she replied.

"I can quit whenever I want, right? Lucky me, " I teased her.

"Oh, shut up Black! Just go to your office, paper works are waiting for you my dear best friend" It's her time to tease me. I just rolled my eyes and headed to the door, but I faced her again.

"I have a great idea! This building is full of papers, right? Why don't we just burn them?" I suggested with a smile on my face and went out of her office before she even answered.

When I entered my office, I looked around and I could only say one thing. boring The only thing I like is the swivel chair coz it's soft.

It looks like Tito has completed everything we need. I open my laptop and examine the documents on my desk."What the hell?" I exclaimed. Those papers are full of numbers and graphs. Oh geez! I'd love to kill Mich right now! She knows I hate this kind of stuff.

Michelle's POV

Imagining the face of Black right now makes me smile. I know she hates anything related to math. That's why I send the files that I should be analyzing to her. Though it's almost halfway done. We just need the summary of it and I'm pretty sure Black will handle it.

I am busy planning for the new idea, Summer will start in 1 month from now, so it would be better if we launched new books or something. Someone has also submitted possible ideas that we can use. It seems that my dad trains his employees well.

As a publishing company, we also have our writers. I'm thinking of what story will be published. I now have three options. I have already read the prelude and plot of the story. It all sounds cliche, but only the epilogue will determine what's best.

I called Arah, our secretary.

"Yes, Ma'am? Is there anything you need?" she asked me.

"Bring this to Black. Tell her to choose one story and ask her why she chose it. Understand?"

"Ma'am Michelle, You'll be the one to decide about that." She said it as if she did not want to obey my command.

"I just want to hear her opinion!" I said with a dead-serious tone. When she left, I started to laugh, My attitude was coming out, What more if she contradicted Black?

It was almost half an hour later when she returned.

"She chose The Last Summer of Summer, Ma'am. She says the happy ending is not true, so this story is closest to reality," she said.

"As expected! Thanks, Arah!" I said and went back to work.

"Welcome Ma'am Michelle, " She said with a bow and left my office.

I read Black's chosen manuscript and ended up laughing. She's the Great Black. Bitterness overload.

I was busy reading and approving some documents when my phone rang.

"Yes?" I asked

(Ma'am Michelle, this is Lois of Reception. There's a guy in the lobby and he wants to offer us a project. He's asking if he can discuss it with you.)

"Who?" I asked.

(Mr. Daze Tejada, ma'am)

"I don't know him! Tell him to set up a meeting" I said.

(He wants it today, Ma'am. He said he would pay 100,000 pesos for your time) My mouth fell open for a moment. Rich and conceited, eh?I'm curious about this Daze Tejada.

"Escort him to my office and tell him to bring the 100,000 right away," I said with a huge smile on my face. It's added funds to the company, so why not? I won't let the opportunity just slide.

A few minutes later, my secretary and a man entered.

He's not wearing business attire.

Well, he looks decent and hot. He's wearing a navy blue checkered polo with 3 buttons open and jeans with black Nike shoes.

"Mr. Daze Tejada, right? Have a seat and let's talk about the project, " I politely said." He approached me and handed me the check.

"Here's the 100,000 pesos, Michelle," he said, looking at my name on the display.

"I will gladly accept this, Mr. Daze Tejada. Now let's get down to business, " I said while still smiling.

"I want to talk to Marie Violet Black. Where's her office?" His first question made me raise my eyebrows.

"I'm the CEO," I said in a sarcastic manner. Is he here just to ask me where Black is?

"Yeah but you're not Black" he answered as if it was nothing

"Why! Wait, does Black know you? " I asked him as my eyebrow furrowed.

"Of course! I'm her suitor, " an arrogant answer from an arrogant man.

"Say what?" I said in shock."

Before he could answer again, someone entered the office

"Mich, I've finally finished this ...... What the hell are you doing here, Daze? " A shocked Black said as she approached my table.

"I want to talk to you," he replied, and gave Black a sarcastic smile.

"You are so annoying!! Come here!" Black said and dragged Daze out of the office. " So he's the guy she's secretly dating, huh? Not bad!" I said with a smile, "but I just remembered about the project." Was it a lie so he could enter our office?