A gift with a date attached to it.

Sophia life had taken a dramatic turn as she settled into her new role as Alex secretary. Every morning, she would drive to work in the sleek, 23.7 million dollars Bugatti La Voiture Noire car, its engine purring softly as she arrived at the office.

Immaculately tailored in elegant pantsuits, Sophia presented herself with poise and confidence, a true transformation.

This new reality was a far cry from her humble beginnings, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. She was living the life she had always wished for, always dreamed of, and it felt surreal. But little did she know, this was only the beginning.

But despite the luxuries and comforts that came with her new role, Sophia couldn't shake off the feeling that something was amiss with her boss, Alex. 

He had been excessively nice to her lately, bordering on obsessive. He would often surprise her with food, gently inquire about her well being, and even occasionally touch her arm or shoulder to check if she was feeling unwell. The gestures, though kind, made Sophia feel uneasy.

Her enigmatic boss Alex seemed to be hiding something beneath his polished exterior. His behavior was a far cry from just being aloof and alone, his distinct personality, he always presented, seemed to be a sham. 

This newfound concern for her well being he has been showing, was unsettling, but at the same time, it felt so good. Sophia couldn't help but wonder and think, why is this man so suddenly interested in me.

One sunny afternoon, amidst the relentless work, Alex approached Sophia's desk and dropped a jewelry type square object.

Open it, his tone demanding as ever. Sophia, already used to it, just gave up and opened the squared box object, only to find a very beautiful, charming, and exquisite piece of diamond jewelry a necklace and earrings.

Hm, it's for you. I hope you love it. I am very sure it suits you, Alex said blankly, but a hint of over possessiveness crept into his voice. In either way, you are not to take that off ever in your life.

Sophia shivered with a little bit of joy, her heart racing as it beat fast, a hint of blush on her face, but she quickly regained her calm.

Ahm, sorry sir, this gifts , you have been giving me are too much. All these things are really expensive, sir. This is a diamond jewel piece , sir, it's really expensive. I don't think I can... I can take it, Sophia said, her voice expressing genuine concern.

Alex face turned extremely cold as his brows narrowed, turning sharp. He stared at her and said, Do you not like it? Well, I don't know women style, but I was betting this obsidian collar jewel piece would have done the trick. Or do you want another one? He asked.

Sophia shivered and said, No, no, not at all, sir. It's just that I really appreciate all you have been giving me, but how will I pay you back? Her voice trembled slightly.

Well, I did not ask you to pay me back, Alex said with a bit of joy , hiding his soft smile from Sophia's face, but Sophia caught a glimpse of it and she was speechless. And can you please stop addressing me as sir ? If anything, just call me by my name, Alex. It feels more better. 

And also prepare for the evening. I would like you to accompany me somewhere. Understood? Alex said, his tone, commanding once again.

As the day progressed, Sophia's mind buzzed and rang with a multitude of questions. The evening arrived, accompanied by the invitation from Alex but to her, felt more like an order. As the workday drew to a close, Sophia prepared for the evening engagement, which, in her mind, felt eerily like a date.

She shuffled through her wardrobe, picking a stunning, elegant silver-white tight gown with a subtle cut on the lap area. This dress had cost a whopping 25,000 dollars , and she still remembered the day she bought it from the store. As she dressed, she rummaged through her drawer to select a suitable piece of jewelry, but then she recalled the gift Alex had given her that afternoon.

She took out the box, and the moment she saw the name of the jewelry piece, she gasped in shock and whispered, is this not the obsidian collar jewelry piece?, it was a $50,000,000 dollars masterpiece, one of only three in the world, how did Alex get it, what am I to him, she thought to herself. She confirmed that it was, indeed, an original.

Sophia quickly put on the jewelry, paired it with shoes, grabbed her silver beautiful purse, and came out of her building.