Chapter 89 - Newbie (1) (1/2)

In the morning Sarah woke up feeling kisses all over her face.

”You should set up an alarm for yourself” Aiden spoke between kisses.

Sarah frowned. ”Why?” She opened her eyes and smiled. ”This is so much better.”

”Yes, yes... but you need to worry about my battery life.” Aiden vaguely said.

”What?”

Aiden got on top of her and whispered in her ear. ”You need to refill my batteries to ensure I work properly.” He used his knee to spread out her legs.

Sarah rolled her eyes and giggled thinking how he likes to come up with strange codewords. 'What battery refill? He just wants to… Oh, maybe codewords are not a bad idea.' She remembered that it's Monday. It's her first day at work! ”What is the time?”

Aiden's lips were dangerously close to her collarbone when he mumbled. ”Almost eight.”

Sarah panicked, and pushed him away. ”I need to get ready, my NEO* starts at nine!”

Aiden was in disbelief. ”What about my batteries?!”

”Wake me up earlier next time” She teased him as she disappeared into the bathroom.

...

Sarah looked sharp in a brown pencil skirt that ended just above her knees, silk white short sleeved shirt and high heel sandals. She pulled her hair in a high ponytail and put a light makeup on. The skirt hugged her curves and tucked in shirt showed her narrow waist. Two undone buttons on top showed a peek of cleavage made by her full chest.

When Aiden saw her, he went to change his t-shirt for a white shirt, and he undid top two buttons for himself.

He looked very handsome, but Sarah did not approve that two top buttons undone revealed part of his chest. She went to fasten his buttons, but he stopped her. With a straight face he observed her shirt. ”We need to match. If you have two undone, so will I.”

She looked at disbelief how childish he is. But there was no time to argue. And it was not worth it.

They compromised to keep only top button undone each.

They walked to the office. Sarah was excited to walk on the streets next to him, blending in with all the people who are going to work or grabbing breakfast. As they approached White corp. HQ building, Sarah let go of Aiden's hand.

Aiden gave her a look of disapproval.

Sarah hesitated while choosing her words. ”I will appreciate if we don't disclose our relationship at work, at least not for now.”

Aiden looked at her without a word, but the disapproval was still obvious.

Sarah decided to explain. ”I don't want people to think that I got the job because we are dating.”

Aiden's expression relaxed and he confirmed compliance. ”Whatever you wish.” But he didn't like it. First, she was hiding their relationship from her family, now from coworkers. Aiden felt that if they could reverse roles, he would put Sarah on a tall pedestal and proudly announce to everyone that she is his girlfriend, yet she is hiding him. He knows that she has her reasons, but part of him feels hurt.

...

When they reached, she went to the NEO which was scheduled to go from nine to noon. Aiden said he will pick her up after that so they can go to lunch. After lunch he will take her up to the office and show her around.

NEO was in a large conference room. Sarah counted about fifty people who attended. Few speakers took turns, explaining benefits, their options for health insurance, retirement funds, company policies, etc. They had a break after about one hour. One young lady approached Sarah.

”It feels good to join a big company, yes?” She had a heavy French accent. ”I see you are new, just like me. Let's be friends. I'm Bridgette.” Bridgette extended her hand for a handshake.

Sarah shook her hand. ”Hi, I'm Sarah. Nice to meet you.”