The Crown

My desk. My chair. My computer. My boss’ office. People come and go; I greet them, as I smile. It’s a boring job, quite easy, but pays well though. What better way to earn money than being bored and still getting paid? Plus, the working hours are perfect, for me at least! Another person comes again, another smile as I ask what is their business with my boss and if they have an appointment with him, of course, they do! It is silly to ask but that is part of the job. Then comes my favorite part, where I call my boss and confirm with him before I let them enter. In these precious few seconds, I get to talk to my boss.

My boss is my favorite part of this job if that is not obvious already. In this phone call, I get to hear his voice, which is deep, manly, and seductive but also extremely professional, especially while speaking to me. Mr. Adam’s sexy voice is not just the only thing I admire about him, he, as far as I am concerned, is the type of man that women dream about. He is tall with broad shoulders and a lean body. He usually doesn’t wear a suit, he is the casual type of boss, but when he does, I bet that girls drool and even men stare. He has a meek good-looking face, with thick and full eyebrows that usually intensify his gaze, but his smile is just as bright as a sunny day and can melt anyone’s heart, with his prominent jawlines, perfect set of teeth, and full lips. There is something charming about Mr. Adam, that cannot be explained. Perhaps it’s the way he would walk and greet everyone. Yes, he greets all his employees! And everyone that works with him respects him and he is well-loved. They see him as a good leader, he kind of reminds me of the old kings in the past, the kings that would fight their own battles and not just sit on their thrones. He knows how to encourage his employees to trust their creativity, and he knows how to be firm with his business partners in keeping the company’s value always intact in all his dealings with them.

The only flaw with Mr. Adam is that he is married, sadly, but that doesn’t really stop me. Married people are the easiest ones to get. And I love the thrill of it. Besides, if one sees my boss, that person will not think twice about making a move on him. When I bring refreshments for him and his clients, I always make sure I get a glimpse of him sitting on his chair, as I catch a sneaky glance and watch him put his pointer finger and thumb below his chin, he simply looks irresistible. This is how he listens to his clients. His back is straight and is so full of confidence and his eyes give a penetrating stare. They all know about his gaze that can read through bullshits, so no one dares to cross him, and yet he has a kind smile, that everyone adored. A face of an angel but with the audacity of a lion. The boss as they call him.

I try my best to send him signals of my interest in him, but so far, he acts like he is not interested, but I know he will eventually give in, they usually act like that in the beginning. Just when I was busy daydreaming about Mr. Adam’s sexiness, a lady walks into our reception, everyone seems to greet her and smiles at her. She walks in ever so gracefully, like a queen, as if everyone in the room seems like they are prepared to lay out an extra red carpet just for her, they all stop, look, and try to speak to her. After almost saying hi to everyone, she finally comes near to my desk and gives me the most unforgettable gentle smile I have ever seen. And all I can think about is that if I have an angel, I wish she would look like this beautiful woman.

“Hello there! How are you?” She tells me, and I am in awe. Her eyes disappear every time she smiles. Her coffee-colored hair is naturally styled but in an elegant manner. The features on her oval shape face are small and simple, and yet it gives a mesmerizing beauty. I am not sure if I am imagining this but I can even see her glow, and there is something about her that I can’t help but admire. I can’t help but be captivated by the look of her chocolate brown eyes, and the lines underneath her eyes as she smiles, suggest that she has a strength of a lioness and a goddess. She makes me feel like she is the female version of Mr. Adam, they give the same vibe of understanding yet there is fierceness about them. A lion and a lioness. I cannot help but take it all in. For the first time in my life, I felt intimidated, most of the time, women are intimidated by me with my blonde hair, grey eyes, and perfectly slim body.

“Good day, ma’am! Are you here for Mr. Adam? Do you have an appointment? He is in a meeting right now ma’am.” I tell her altogether, consecutively in one breath. I try my best to sound normal, but she makes me feel like a schoolgirl. And I even forgot to ask her name, stupid me!

“Yes, I am. However, I do not have an appointment.” She answers me back. “But it’s okay, I can wait.” She says as if she already anticipated my answer. I wanted to ask her what’s her name so I can inform Mr. Adam about her, but she starts walking towards the couch before I can even ask her. She takes out her phone, maybe she is contacting him personally. Who is this woman? How does she know Mr. Adam?

In my weeks of working here, whenever my boss is in a meeting, he can never be disturbed, and yet for the first time ever, I see him get out of the meeting room. As he goes near her, I see his eyes sparkle, something I never saw before, and his smile is different, it was as if it was only reserved for her. He takes her by her hand, helps her get up from the couch, and kisses her cheeks lovingly. Suddenly it feels like there is no one else in the room but the two of them. I know who this woman is. I can feel their connection and the intimacy they share between them. They are both so in love with each other, and it also feels like it is radiating from within them. They look so natural and yet they give a movie couple feel. Now, I understand that he is taken, truly taken by his wife. They look so good together. I usually do not believe in this kind of healthy and dreamy relationship but, looking at them changes my belief and gives me hope that one day I might find this kind of genuine and pure love.