The Perfect Intern

Chapter 5.

Ariella Faure

So he is the boss. I don't know how I hadn't noticed before when his name is on every door in this building.

Last night, Deana had filled me in on some of the men and women that were there. Luckily, none of them were his wife. That'd be a very awkward situation. Deana and I had to stand by the gift table and watch as they all had fun but according to her we had 'the best seat in the house.'

I saw Dante leaving and then soon his assistant right after. I wondered if something was wrong but I knew I couldn't ask. Not even taking into consideration how weird it would be.

Now I sat at a computer as I started organizing the employee files. I could see Dante along with two other men in his office from where I sat, but I tried to get him out of my head. After all, I'm here to make money, not relationships.

I had been sitting here for about three hours so far. Soon after, his PA Karina came rushing in, her heels clasping with the floor loudly bringing a few sets of eyes towards her direction.

She walked into Dante's office and waited for him to finish speaking before whispering in his ear. Once she did, his face went still and he jumped up from his seat.

He said something to the two guys as I attempted to read his lips. "Excuse..just..over."

I scrunched up my face in confusion, looking towards my computer. Karina and Dante stomped past me, determined to get to get to their destination.

He quickly shot up the stairs and you could soon hear friendly yelling? "Hello, Jesse. How are you doing? Do me a favor and stand up."

He then swiped everything off of Jesse Vica's desk and grabbed him by his jacket. "Get the fuck up you piece of shit! Gonna spy on me?"

He slammed him against the chair as my eyes went wide as well as everyone else's. "I took you under my wing. I made you rich and you fucking betray me?"

He grabbed him once again and threw in out the office door making me gasp. The man looked pained and shocked. Most of the other workers seemed almost unbothered as if this wasn't the first time they had seen this. I would have never thought Dante would be so hostile and brooding. It made me wonder if he has had anger issues in the past.

"I hope Santana has a job for you," He looked down on him, walking out if the office door himself. He breathed heavily and smiled.

" I accept your resignation, jess," he looked up at us and dusted off his hands. His eyes immediately met my wide ones. It seemed as if he calmed for a second and he re-adjusted himself.

"Frankie, clean out your new office," He breathed, walking back to his office, not making eye contact with anyone. His PA still following behind with a smile on her face. What even?

Veronica sauntered my way with more files to organize, but I couldn't take my eyes off the office.

She tried to hand them to me and then looked to where my gaze was. "Ahh, I see you've noticed Frankie just got a promotion."

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Night fall had come around again and I was almost completely done with my stack. As I was packing up, a body landed on my desk.

Dante had sat there and smiled at me. I smiled back awkwardly, too shy to say anything.

"Hi, is there anything you need help with? How are you doing?" He spoke, casually.

"Great, how are you? And no, not unless data entry turns you on," I responded, fidgeting with my hands. Why was he here? And trying to be nice? Was he worried I'd quit after what I saw?

Ofcourse he wasn't worried. He's a boss. He probably has many lining up to work here. I shook my head at myself.

"You know what. Surprisingly it doesn't. But let me tell you how my day went, I closed some deals, had to deal with stubborn investors, and employees up my ass all day," He told me, sighing and placing on arm on my computer.

He failed to mention his savage attack on Jesse, but I deffinetly wasn't going to remind him. "Wow, sounds stressful."

"Very, but.." he leaned in close still smiling. "If you happen to find yourself bored around twenty fourth and fith street, say, nine o'clock, be sure to order The Manhattan. It's a real stress reliever. "

"Thank you for the offer, but I'm gonna have to pass," I told him, hesitantly. I didn't want to, but I had to.

He stared at me and didn't say a word. I stared down, awkwardly. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"No, I'm just waiting for you to change your mind," He smirked at me.

"Um, look Mr. Acosta.."

He jumped up and cut me off. "I recognize that tone. It sounds serious."

"No, it's just I really like working here and I'd like my work to speak for itself," I smiled politely and entwined my hands together in front of my chest.

He is attractive yes, but I have to have my priorities straight. A long lasting crush or a job? You tell me which you'd choose.

"Fair enough. Have a pleasant evening miss Faure and please, call me Dante," He said, walking off. Would one drink hurt?

"Hey, Dante," I yelled and he stopped mid-walk turning around. "In case I change my mind.. Keep an eye out around desert."

Maybe I couldn't get to know him sexually, but I could get to know him as my boss. His likes, his dislikes. It'd only help me do my job better. Mostly, so I won't end up like Jesse Vica. Not that I felt like he'd ever intentionally hurt me.

Well, only two hours until nine and It'd take me half of that to figure out what to wear. Sigh.

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