
“The Frequently Painful Truth”.
It might be almost tired of hearing those old-fashioned words, but it was undeniable that it was true.
Many people hate the truth because it hurts and choose lies and deceit as pleasure. Seeking praise, no matter what, refuses to know the hidden meaning behind the compliment because it is a pleasure to hear it. Praise is only a lie and full of deceit, deliberately deceiving so that they can get something in return.
Entering the Meeting room, everyone bowed as Mr. Rubby walked in. This is my first time attending an important meeting. Many compliments sounded as we entered the room, the room was filled with middle-aged men, mostly a man, there were only a few women sitting around the room.
“Goodnight, Mr. Ruby.” They all stood up to greet my authoritative boss. “You have a new assistant?"
Mr. Ruby smiled at me. I smiled back, I was a confident person. I could see several pairs of eyes polishing me, rolling eyes at me as if fed up. It's funny how a grown-up woman behaves childishly.
“This is my new assistant, Jenny lucia. You can contact him when there's a need with me." I bowed a little after Mr. Ruby introduced me to the board of investors. Some of them looked at me with their grin and mischievous smiles, their body language was very clear, it was a pity that nothing was interesting.
Part of the participant was Daniel, his deputy director. No wonder why he attended this meeting. We looked at each other, after our hot activities this afternoon, I hope he didn't tell Mr. Ruby anything even though they were friendly. Daniel is a cool guy, he is not young anymore, he still acts like a free, fun and sociable young man. I smiled as he winked at me and I could see how his assistant's eyes were like they were going to come out from glaring and frowning.
“Should we start?” mr. Ruby announced before gesturing me to prepare the presentation material. Seeing Mr. Ruby make a presentation with firmness and intelligence makes me fall more and more in love with him. No matter how many times the audience tried to corner her, she would be able to come off in a cool way and her straightforward words.
After almost 1 hour of walking. I left Mr. Ruby who was still chatting with some of the board members. Breathe fresh air go to the balcony.
“Do you think you can be confident because you are the assistant director?” A woman I made sure was Daniel's assistant, she looked at me in anger.
“What are you talking about?” I looked back at him haughtily. He laughed as if he was mocking.
“You pretend to be innocent, but I know you understand I mean.” I hated his tone, obviously he was underestimating me.
“My boss picked you.” My forehead is crinkled, completely clueless. “What are you talking about? I applied as an assistant director and not an assistant to Mr. Daniel.”
The woman laughed again, getting closer to me. “Of course, but it was my boss who selected and looked at your resume, then urged the director to choose you.”
Damn it, I remember that Daniel who called me said he was selected as an assistant director candidate. This woman is not lying. But I don't want to look weak.
“Then what's the problem? I am good and capable in my work. The director didn't complain about anything, despite the fact that Mr. Daniel chose me, but I'm qualified in my work. I'm here to work as an assistant director, it doesn't matter if Mr. Daniel leaned on me and chose me. Are you jealous?”
He clenched his jaw, his hands clenched.
“Are you one of the pel*cur Mr Daniel who hoby doing one night stand? That's why you came out of his room earlier this afternoon, in shabby clothes.”
“How dare you” his hand swung about to slap me but I held him back.
“Don't think I'll be quiet, if you're so interested in sleeping with Mr. Daniel, I'll tell him to fuck your dirty mouth right away.” I grinned at him before leaving him stunned.
Just in time, Mr. Ruby had finished chatting with his comrades. As we took the elevator to the office, my emotions were mixed after hearing the truth from Daniel's assistant. He was full of deceit, he picked me, praised me, and approached me for wanting me to fall where he slept. The fact that he recruited me, I'm sure 99% was because of my performance.
Thinking about it again made me happy that Mr. Ruby praised me because I was smart, deft, and brave. But somehow I'm not satisfied, because he stepped on my ego. I want him to see me as something more than an assistant. That was his appeal, his rejection of my temptation motivated me more to get it. I want that day to come soon. I stared at the elevator wall.
“You can go straight home after putting all these documents.” Mr. Ruby hurriedly walked into his room, then not long out.
“Come home, it's already night, did you order a taxi?” he asked me who was tidying up a lot of documents. “Friends I promise will pick up sir.” I smiled at him.
“Oh then let's go down together, the whole office is already dark." I nodded following him from behind, today was really exhausting.
Up in front of me staring around, Lucas hasn't come yet. He said he'd pick me up after cleaning up his art exhibition. “Your friend is not here yet?” Mr. Ruby was standing next to me, with his hands on, he was so cool. “I think in a moment, oh that's it.” I pointed at the white car that was now stopped in front of me. “He's your friend?” Asked Mr. Ruby looked curious. I just nodded.
Lucas came out in a blue white shirt, perfectly matched to his white skin.
“Sorry I'm late." Lucas kissed me on the cheek, then glanced at Mr. Ruby and slightly bowed.
“It's okay, I know you're busy” I clasped his warm hands.
“Goodnight Mr. Ruby, see you tomorrow morning” Mr. Ruby just smiles nodding, then goes to his car.
“How was your day? You tired?” lucas was driving at average speed.
“Yes, right I'm so tired, my body hurts.” I hugged his sturdy arm, looking for a sense of security and comfort there.
“Why are you with your director outside?”
“We just finished a meeting. Please discuss anything else, if this will only be a debate.” I said it honestly, I don't want to fight with lucas about how I like my director.
“Are you going to stay?” I looked up at his face which also looked tired. “Ya, I'll stay”