6.

As soon as I filed the documents, I got up and knocked on the cabin door. Lisa had asked me to give it to him.

I entered, and placed the files on his desk.

"Sir,these are the files you requested. Financial year report is being checked by Lisa right now and she should be able to provide you it in the next 30 minutes. "

"Okay, Good. " He sifted to the files.

"Where is the tender?"

I looked at him confusingly. What tender ? These are the documents Lisa had given to submit.

"Umm, sorry these were the only documents that I was to submit it to you. Let me check with Lisa and get to you."

He put the file in his hand down and looked at me .

"You can't even get this one thing right? Go get me the files regarding the tender now."

That pierced my heart. Being called incapable is not something I enjoy. I quickly went out of the cabin to Lisa's desk.

"Lisa, he is asking for the files related to the Tender?"

"Oh ,it's right here. I will give it to him with the financial report. I am still using it."

She saw my face and seem to instantly realize something.

"He said something to you?"

I nodded. Guess,I am not really good at pokerface after king of being insulted.

"Don't worry. He is usually nice. This project has made him sensitive" she smiled that kind smile of hers ,"You go and tell him, I will bring it with the financial report as I have to validate a few things."

I nodded and went inside again.

" Lisa had the tender notice. She needs to validate something so she will bring it along with the financial report." I responded ,trying my best not to show my emotions.

"Okay." He said.

As I was about to turn, I heard his voice,"ummm, Dylan.."

It's the first time he has said my name.

"Yes sir?"

"I was out of line before. I didn't mean to. I am sorry."

His words pierced through my heart.

I have been used to hearing negative comments before. There were horrible bosses and rude Customers before. They would direct their angers towards the staff even if it's their own fault. They would be the first to eat you up in case something goes wrong. I have heard a lot of insults before. I am used to it. But it doesn't mean I don't feel bad. I was always advised ,like how Lisa did just now, to be understanding and not to take it to heart.

And I was going to do so. Afterall this was a job that would come with such situation. Keeping Mr. Blackwell happy is my job. If he is happy, the firm is happy. If he is happy, I can keep my job.

I was going to console myself by telling that this things happen and that I have to suck it up.

But this was the first time ,someone apologized. I was taken aback.

"No sir, its okay. It was my fault ."

"I don't think you are incapable. I was a bit sensitive. You are doing well."

I almost teared up. I would cry if I lose my control.

"Can I get another coffee please?" He smiled. I sensed he realized that I will lose my control.

"Sure sir," I smiled meekishly and made my way out.

I walked past my desk to the break room. Tears were on the edge of my eyes. I swiped it away and got a cold glass of water while the coffee machine did its job.

He is not a bad person. He may not be as bad as I think he is. He was considerate of me just now

The coffee machine whizzed to a stop. I don't have a lot of time to think about things in office. I quickly made my way back with his coffee.

I kept the coffee on his desk . He smiled at me. Half polite,half apologetically.

I smiled back. Not the professional smile, but my genuine smile . He deserves it.

I will try my best to assist himwithout being a nuisance. That will be my life motto.

I made my way back to the desk after serving him coffee and started to check his planner for appointments . I started scheduling the appointments by matching his work schedule. Most of the personal appointments are to be pushed to next week and after. The ones this week are relevant to the merger so I will keep it.

I will google the things I don't know or ask around. I will not let things like pride get in theway now. I have decided to do a damn good job.

While I was contemplating these things ,my mood started getting better.

There.

I felt it again, the stare from across the window. I looked up to see him , looking at his file.

Maybe it's my imagination. But as I looked back into my file, I could feel it back again.

I looked back up. He was looking at me.

However This time the blinds didn't close on my face. He went back to his file. That's new.

I think we both are progressing better.

Let's keep it up!