*I'd like to note that this is an AU (Alternative Universe) where we have the same characters but in some different settings, different realities, different lives or even in different alternative worlds completely. This is not related to the novel in any way.*

*This time around it is a secretive and CEO's son/office AU.* Hope you'll like it!

Garrett's pov

Clark company, the company I've been working for the past 6 years.

The name seems like it's nothing but trust me it is of grand importance.

The Clarks are known as a family that works in the industry of new electronics. They are one of the most influential families, maybe not as much as 20 years ago but they still are.

What makes less sense is the fact that I work with them.

I'm not a part of that family by any means and I'm not even a close friend of them, maybe today a bit more but not in the past when I first started.

I work as one of the secretaries of the CEO of the company, Robert Clark. It is a big role that I have and take great care of it. Through, I'm just a simplement secretary but that means I'm not really an important person.

It's not the best job as I don't do much but I won't complain when I have a good salary. Working in one of the most privileged companies is the best thing that can happen to anyone, I am insanely privileged.

I came into this job 6 years ago. I graduated in economics and the company was for the rare times hiring a new secretary. What was even better was that it was open to the whole public which I found strange but I guess they were that desperate.

Even if I knew the chances of getting the job were low, I went at it and got it. That's thanks to the fact one of my friends had connections to some of the working members. I got lucky there. They say I had good assets too so I guess that's also a good thing.

I'm not close to the CEO himself or the other members as I rarely do tasks directly related to them.

Today must be a special day as I got called into the office of the CEO himself. I still wonder if I'm finally getting promoted or recognized for my grand efforts.

I arrive with my coffee in hand and then head into the elevator. I press button number 27 and the elevator goes up. Not too long after I finally stand in front of the infamous door, the CEO's office.

Gosh, I'm scared but here I go. I knock and wait a bit. Then, the door opens and I'm met with his personal assistant, Ms Carnell. She smiles as she sees me.

"Good morning Mr. Peterson. Glad to see you. Come in." I smile politely.

"You too."

She leads me the way and as I sit in the chair in front of the CEO's chair, I notice another young man sitting on another chair close to mine. Is that...?

"Good morning Mr. Peterson. As you may have realized I called you up here to my office for special reasons." Mr Clark says and I smile.

"Yes, how may I help you?"

"You see the man next to you?" I turn around and look at the young man I saw before.

"You might recognize him, as he is my youngest son, Brandon Clark." Oh, that's why I recognized the face. What is he doing here?

"Hi," He says smiling brightly.

Oh, the aura he has. He's the all-fun type, isn't he? Didn't even use my official title how impolite.

"Hello, Mr. Clark."

"None sense call me Brandon!"

He says brightly and I notice the CEO looking a bit irritated by that as he tries to soften his eyebrows. Oh, dear...

"Clark, We are at the office here. You have to use your official title."

"You haven't even told him what it is yet."

The CEO stares at him coldly and his son loses his smile immediately. Oh, dear... It's not looking good.

"As you can see I brought you here because I have an important task to ask of you." An important task?

"As of today Mr Clark will be working with us and I would like for you to be his personal assistant. No longer secretary." What? My shock must be evident because his son is smiling at me brightly.

"So what do you say?" I wanted to get promoted but I didn't think it would be that big of a promotion.

"Sir, don't you think someone else can do the job better than me?"

"Oh, Mr. Peterson, I am pretty confident in your competence and I'm sure you will able to accompany my son."

"I used to be a secretary, not an assistant. How can you know that?" I would've thought that the CEO would be annoyed by my questions but it doesn't seem like it.

"Because that man thinks I can't handle myself." His son answers and everyone in the room looks at him wide-eyed.

"What? Is the truth."

"Brandon Clark! What did I tell you about matters?!"

"Dad, he was just asking the truth."

"Don't call me as such in the office." The CEO stares at his son with such cold eyes that I'm frightened myself.

"Sorry, sorry. I apologize." His son chuckles. Oh, dear... Do I have to deal with that?

"Then let's forget what happened there. I believe you are in a better position to be Mr. Clark's personal assistant. You have been working for us for 6 years and you have done nothing but an outstanding job." Huh? The CEO noticed that?

"If you say I am capable of the job then I accept the task." The CEO smiles upon hearing that but his son, on the other hand, looks defeated. He was all smiles earlier through?

"That's more like it. Now I trust you take great care of my son."

"I will"

"Mr. Clark here will show you where his office is. Before you go through I would like to give you more important details about your task." His son seems to be glaring at the CEO. Strange...

"Yes sir."

He has an office already? Well, I guess it's expected of a CEO's son. His oldest has a huge role under the CEO and has a big influence on the company too.

Though I have only seen his youngest a few times on certain events or the news...He never comes to the office and I wonder why he's suddenly work him here. I shouldn't be thinking about this, it's none of my business.

As soon as the CEO is done explaining to me more trivial details about what the task of personal assistant for his youngest son holds, I leave the office with his son beside me. We close the door and the moment we do, his son attitude's changes completely.

"I can't believe you agreed to the job like that."

"I had no other choice."

"You only care about money, do you? I can lend you some."

"What? No...I'm glad I get this opportunity."

"Sure you are. You'll change your mind once you start dealing with me."

"Um, what is that supposed to mean?"

"He didn't tell you?"

"Huh?"

"You haven't seen the news either?"

"I don't watch those that much, too much drama."

"Nice...So you haven't heard of the scandals."

"Scandals?! What kind of scandals?!" I ask worried.

"Wow, you worry that much about scandals. I guess I won't bother telling you then."

"No, I apologize. Please tell me." He smirks.

"Please too? Gosh, I might tell you after all. It got on the news that I hook up with guys."

"Oh, so you're the gay type?"

"Gay type? Got a problem with that? If that's the case I'm changing my personal assistant."

"No! I apologize! I didn't mean it like that! I don't mind..."

"Ok...I was sure with the way you worded it...but ok then. I'm sure you're aware I like to have fun and all."

"Um, yes?"

"I wasn't curious enough and paparazzi got ahold of me even if I'm the less popular kid of the Clarks."

"Wow, ok..."

"So yeah, they caught me kissing a guy and that guy wasn't from a wealthy family too. They caught me at the bar with him."

"Oh...So...I guess the press didn't take it well?"

"Yeah, my image is ruined. Now they say I'm ruining the family's image or something but as far as I'm concerned, the family is alright."

"So um, if I'm allowed to ask. Why are you working here?"

"My dad forced me of course. I wasn't interested in his company but he says it's my punishment for ruining the family's image."

"Um...by any chance are you supposed to get into a forced marriage?" I ask worried.

"No! Of course not!" He laughs at the idea.

"Oh..."

"It's fine. The man doesn't really care if I'm gay or not. He cares about his company and his image I guess."

"It doesn't bother him that you're gay?"

"I'm bisexual but no it doesn't really. He doesn't say it since he can't say a word anyways but he is pretty acceptant towards people like me."

Bisexual huh? But...wow is that why it doesn't bother the CEO that gay people work for his company?

"So, the CEO isn't homophobic?"

"He's not the most supportive but I'd say he's quite fine in matters like this. Why does it bother you?"

"Um..." I blush embarrassed.

"Hmm...you like guys too, don't you?"

"What?!"

"Wow...does the company know you're gay?"

"No..."

"Wow...I guess my dad did a mistake after all..."

"How come?"

"Well he doesn't want me to do what I did last time but here he puts me with a gay guy."

"I assure you I don't like you that way." It's true but I'll admit he is quite attractive. Maybe my type...

"You only say that because you're a professional."

"Excuse me?"

"Nothing, nothing. Let's go to my office."

We finally go in the elevator and we land on floor number 20. Number 20 huh? That's the entertainment department. This is where they all focus on the entertainment part of their innovations. So, this is where they captivate people's attention...

Well, it isn't that surprising that they put him in that department knowing his nature and everything. He seems to like entertaining purposes.

We walk a bit more and he brings me to an office on the far right of the floor level, then, we get in.

"This is my office. You'll be working with me here. You can gather your things and get them here, this desk is just for you." He smiles as he points to a desk near the near-end wall.

"Ok, thanks."

"Despite the fact I clearly don't want to be here, I'll give at least a minimum of effort."

"Because of the CEO?" I smile.

"Yeah..." He says annoyed.

"I hope we'll work well together." I smile sweetly and he smiles back.

"Well, I hope so too..."

He suddenly comes a bit closer and arches his back only to kiss me on my hand.

"Mr.Peterson."

Despite the fact he finally used my office's title, I blush feeling flustered and he stares at me with those magnificent blue eyes from the Clark family.

His showcases pure amusement but the CEO looks a bit more cold and dead-hard serious. I think I actually prefer his son's eyes...

"Blushing are we Mr.Peterson?" I blush some more at the proximity of him.

"Ah uh, I apologize. You can move a bit now."

"Yeah," He says his voice trailing behind while he smiles.

"Before I take my things, no fooling around Mr Clark."

"Don't worry I'll behave." He smiles maliciously.

I really hope the CEO was right when he said I could deal with his son and that he'll behave as he says because I really hope everything will go well.

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It's been a few weeks since I started working as the son's CEO's personal assistant and everything has been going quite well.

He behaved as he said and he actually brings an asset to the entertainment department. I get that he didn't want to work here but he fits quite well.

Despite all this, I've been loving the job so far. I wasn't sure I would be able to like it but it's not too bad.

He isn't too demanding in his requests and the tasks I have to do our perfectly reasonable. He has treated me well and so far no scandals either.

Well maybe he does stuff but I can't know. I may be his personal assistant but we haven't dealt with stuff outside of work. He insisted that I don't follow him for personal matters. Logically, his personal assistant should be by his side no matter what but not this time around.

Even if it's that, I still have a feeling that he's been acting that way because he's on a strict punishment. He can't afford to do something bad or that could raise the possibility of a scandal.

Regardless, I should be the one at fault here. I've developed a bit of a crush on him and I can't believe I did.

Though I can't lie but just state that the man's unbearably attractive and it's crazy how hot..he is.. No wonder lots of guys wanted him.

Through, I know nothing will happen as it is risky but I can't help but watch him do his thing silently without anyone noticing. I can stare from afar huh? And hide it too.

Every morning, I arrive at work with my coffee and go up the elevator. As soon as I get on floor number 18, I walk over to the office. I knock noticing that the door is strangely closed.

As the door opens, I'm met with Mr Clark that suddenly grabs me by my wrist and forces me in. My coffee falls on the floor and I stare wide-eyed.

"Mr. Clar..!"

Suddenly, I get forcibly met by lips on mine and I instantly froze. He kisses me with such need and hunger, that I don't know how to answer to that. Though, I can't help but surrender to the kiss. I don't know what this is but...

The pressure intensifies and he gets granted access to my mouth. He kisses me intensely, he moves his tongue everywhere in my mouth and he explores it as if he wants to savour all of it. As he does all that I finally can't help it, I moan.

That wakes me up from my slumber and I push him away.

"Mr. Clark..." He looks at me with those beautiful blue eyes of his.

"I couldn't resist you in the end.."

"What? What do you mean by that? We can't go around kissing."

"I know that but.." He comes closer inches from my lips. Thus, his breath gets on my face. Oh gosh...

"We both know I can do what I want."

"But..I don't understand.."

"You tempt me." He says bluntly.

"What? I'm confused."

"I've tried to behave those past few weeks but I couldn't handle it anymore."

"But you know the risks.."

"Yeah, but I say f**k the rest. They won't know." I flinch at his choice of words and he backs up a bit.

"Oh come on, don't tell me it bothers you that I curse?"

"No.."

"So seeing you didn't reject the kiss, you have some explaining to do too." Judging by his smirking face right now he doesn't seem an ounce serious by that.

"Um...You took me by surprise, Mr Clark."

"Oh please stop using such formalities."

"Um...We have to."

"I don't care. In my office, you call me Brandon and I call you.." Oh, he doesn't know my actual name, does he?

"Garrett."

"Rett then."

"Rett?"

"Oh, shut it, you. How about we have more fun." He smirks.

"But we can't...We have work to do." I say worried.

"Oh, a bit of fun won't cause an issue there."

"What kind of fun...?"

"The one we were about to have?"

"You are serious?"

"Yeah, I have an interest in you, my personal assistant." He smirks as he holds my chin and I can't help but blush feeling flustered.

"Then it's better we don't act on it."

"Oh come on. It won't matter. No one will know. Let's have fun please?" Please?

"Fine...That's because I...I like you too..."

"I knew you did."

Then, I finally remember my fallen coffee on the floor.

"What about my coffee?" He looks at the coffee content on the floor.

"I'll get you one later. Consider it a compensation." He smiles brightly.

"Ok.."

He smiles as he smashes his lips on mine crashing each other on his desk.

Oh dear, am I really going to do it with the CEO's son at work?! I thought it was impossible!

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Even if I am still afraid that others will find out, and that I'm ashamed of what I've done, I can't help but admit I can't wait to do more. I've really done it with the CEO's son, Brandon Clark.