Killian's P.O.V.
"Good Morning Mr. Remington" she said as she placed a document in front of me.
"Good Morning Ms. Wolfe." I said as I looked at her. I have to admit, my secretary really is a beauty. I should probably warn her to dial it down a bit. Beauty is not exactly something to proudly showcase in the apocalypse. Unless, of course, you have a strong backer. Her looks could very well cause her lots of trouble.
"Sir, here is the contract you have been waiting on regarding ICX's upcoming cooperation. Your terms have been approved and once signed, we can announce Remington's collaboration with ICX. ICX is requesting we announce the collaboration within 24 hours." she handed me my favorite fountain pen and walked towards the coffee counter. I looked over the contract and once I verified that everything was in order, I signed. Whether it went through or not was not important, what was important was the massive income I'd receive. This is enough to buy the many missing supplies I need. Realistically speaking, it is highly impossible to sell all my shares to my company. I have less than 48 hours to prepare for this upcoming doom.
I had to think of a place to stay, my villa is out of the question. I looked at Penelope, she was in the process of making two cups of coffee. She looked dazed as she finished adding milk to her cup.
"Ms. Wolfe" I said as I stood from my desk to grab my coffee from her hand. "Is something bothering you? It seems you are not mentally here" I pointed out. She looked startled as I reached for my cup. I noticed that she was biting her bottom lip. A habit she tends to do when she is concentrating on stressful matters.
She looked up at me and our eyes connected. She's the first person I have encountered with amber eyes, most would have hazel colored eyes. I am not an Idiot, I can tell the difference between amber and hazel. These were amber colored eyes. That's when it hit me. Something was different about her. Although her eyes have always been beautiful, they have never felt dangerous before. Her stare was piercing as well. Almost like she could see through one's soul. 'can she tell I've lived twice?' I thought.
"My apologies sir, I was lost in thought...Sir, if I may, I've got some things to settle and would like to request for a week's leave." She looked determined, as if she was plotting something great. It was kind of amusing.
"Ms. Wolfe, I am sure you understand the importance of this collaboration. I cannot have any failures for the next 48 hours. Do you think you can postpone your matters till then?" I requested. I promise I am not trying to be a jerk. I really do want her to survive. She's an impressive woman and I do hope that my stalling can change her fate.
She paused for a brief minute. We continued our staring battle for about 15 seconds before she looked down and took a deep breath. I could feel the impatience radiating out of her. She was trying really hard to keep her composure. I took a deep breath as well. I should be honest with her. Something was telling me that her life was more important than mine.
"I...I hope you can consider staying by my side for the next 48 hours. I know you might think I am insane but I have a nagging feeling that we should stick together." I said. I know how crazy that sounds. I honestly do not know what compelled me to say that. I am a man in power, all my success is due to my intuition. My intuition was telling me that I needed to protect her at all cost. So I decided to follow my gut. It had yet to lead me wrong.
She was tilting her head slightly to the left as she stared at me. After what felt like an eternity, she blinked and said "I see. I'll be at my desk if you need me"
"That's it?" I asked. I'll be frank, her reaction startled me. She did not look at me like I was crazy. She just looked at me like she understood something and walked away.
"Yup" she said, as she closed my office door.
Wow. Just Wow. She's not going to question me at all? She almost sounded like she believed in me. Interesting.
Penelope's P.O.V
Well that was interesting. He asked me to stay by his side. This boss of mine is quite handsome. I liked his honesty the most. He did not beat around the bush. Most characters in novels will not give any insight until chapter 200 or so. But now I have a serious problem, how am I suppose to hoard supplies if I am by his side at all times. How can I help my adopted mother and brothers? What a headache.
I took a seat and opened the web-browser. Let's see if this world is identical to mine. I typed the famous shopping website in my world and would you look at that! It exist here but with better delivery perks too. Great, this just got much easier.
I started shopping like crazy for essentials. Everything is easier in this world, I ordered sanitary pads, blankets, winter clothes, summer clothes, shoes, over the counter medicine and emergency kits. lots of it too. All expected to deliver this evening at my house. I really need to get home and actually enter my space. I need to see what I'm working with. I refuse to suffer in any way like I did in my past life. I also reject the suffering the original host was destine to encounter in this life. 'Wherever your soul is, I hope you are living a great life. I promise you, I will live a great life here'.