3.

The next hour flew by busily. Not for me,but for Lisa. I saw that woman handle a call, file a document and typing something on the computer at the same time. Once she was done with the call, I asked her if there is anything I can help with. She said to give her time until documnets are sorted out.

I was just about to go back to my desk ,instead of looming over and disturbing her, when she called out to me.

"Umm,Dylan. Since you are free, go get a coffee for the Head. He likes it black, No sugar or cream. Make it strong with an added shot of espresso."

"Sure",I quickly got up with a smile on my face. Finally some work. I will do the hell out of it!

I rushed to the breakroom. Found the coffee machine and started making the coffee. Boy,this is when your barista experience comes handy. I chuckled to myself as I only had to push few buttons.

I did the exact same thing as the instruction. No sugar or cream and an extra shot of espresso. The aroma hit my nose. This is a good machine. I can tell from the smell that the coffee beans are premium.

I took the coffee along with a bread from the pantry and made my way to the cabin. I passed Lisa on the way,who had the receiver on one hand and a pen on the other. She was jolting some details onto the document in front of her.

I knocked and entered with the coffee tray in my hand. Maybe this will help him get used to me.

Alexander Blackwell was checking something on his phone when I stood in front of him.

"Sir,Your coffee."

He looked up ,kind of startled to see me. I put my best professional smile and put the coffee on his desk. I took the mini bread packet and laid it nicely beside the coffee.

He looked at my hand arranging the bread and then back to my face. He raised a eyebrow as to ask what this is?

"Bread." I replied in case he has never seen one,smilingly.

"Did I ask for one?"

When someone says that a person has a domineering aura about him that makes you go scared, I never believed it. But now I know.

I felt scared for some reason. This man has the capacity to throw me out of this firm even for a petty reason. I would be the man who got thrown out on his first day because I believe in feeding people.If I stay, I will ask around how his previous assistant got fired.

I could not utter a single word. I mustered up some courage to open my mouth.

"I-"

"Don't do the things you haven't been asked to" He said looking at me and then went back to his phone.

"Yes ,Sir. If nothing else, I will leave", I said .

He noded without looking up fom his phone and I turned around. I made my way out of the room as soon as possible.

Lisa was still on her phone when I got back. I placed the tray on my desk .

I needed a minute.

I quickly put a note in my diary.

"Don't do what you haven't been asked to."

I will learn the ropes quickly. Listen to their needs and become helpful so I don't have to be embarassed.

And I really need to understand his personality. I will have to observe him over next few days and learn about him. He did not fire me today , so he may not be petty. But something feels off. When he looks at me, which is 2 seconds until now, I could feel that he is not comfortable.

It's like... Looking at someone who ran away with your money.