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Gabriella slowly stood from her desk, accentuating her languid movements. She strolled towards Sofie, pausing to stop behind her. Gabriella then paused, placing two hands on Sofie’s chair. “Most office work will include administrative duties, such as filing, answering emails, sending packages, andcorresponding on my behalf. But sometimes, I may need your help with other tasks outside the office.”
Sofie crammed her neck to glimpse at Gabriella. “Sure, I can handle administrative responsibilities. But what would I be doing outside the office?”
Putting her hands on her hips, Gabriella circled Sofie’s chair, coming face to face with the young woman. Wearing a Cheshire grin, Gabriella continued. “Well, sometimes, I may have you run some personal errands for me. I demand your absolute discretion with any assignments. You may get to know my life more intimately, so I expect your absolute loyalty.”
While maintaining eye contact, Gabriella moved to her chair, slowly lowering herself down. “Andothertimes, you may be expected to accompany me to fashion galas and events as a representative of the magazine. How does that sound?” Gabriella loved the idea of having Sofie by her side at an event. She imagined dressing the young woman in new season designer dresses, a gorgeous doll at her beck and call.
Sofie squealed with affirmation. “Oh my gosh, that sounds like a dream job! I am committed to the role and whatever you need from me. And I can’t thank you enough for the opportunity! When do I start?” Gabriella studied Sofie’s expression, which was one of gratitude and joy. Her skin seemed flushed with excitement, and Sofie’s glow thrilled the CEO. She hadn’t seen a woman that happy in a while, and it inspired a softness within Gabriella.
“You already have,” she offered. “That is, unless you have something better to do today?” Gabriella assumed that Sofie would jump at the opportunity and that she wouldnothave other plans for the day; her asking Sofie to quit Sunny’s was a test of Sofie’s commitment. But Gabriella also knew that she had given Sofie very little information about the position, so she needed to manage her expectations.
Surprised, Sofie answered, “Um, okay! No, I don’t have any plans today. I’m just not sure where to start?”
Gabriella nodded. “Good, that’s great to hear. Don’t worry; we will spend the day working together, and I will set you up in the office. Later on, I’ll send you to Lynn from HR so you can sign the appropriate documents.”
Gabriella turned to her phone and paged Evangeline. “Hi, Evie. Can you arrange for a second desk in my office? I’m hiring a new assistant. Thanks.”
Curtly, Gabriella hung up the phone, noting to Sofie, “You’ll be working alongside me in my office. That way, I am here for any assignments that come up or in case you have any questions. I think it’s essential that we remain in close proximity.”
“Alright, works for me!” Sofie beamed. Within a few minutes, there was a knock at Gabriella’s door, with two men dragging in a desk. Gabriella and Sofie stood, moving out of the way. The workers placed the extra desk near Gabriella’s. Thanking the crew, the men exited, leaving the women alone.
“There you go, please get comfortable. You’ll receive a computer from HR tomorrow.” Gabriella invited Sofie to sit. “Once you get settled, I have an assignment for you. I’d like you to handle the invitations for the upcoming ‘Pink in the City’ fundraising gala.”
Sofie lowered herself in front of her desk, placing her purse on top. Excitedly, she said, “Wow, I’ve been hearing about that gala for years; I’ve always wanted to go. But I’m just as excited to be a part of the process.”
“You will be attending. With me,” Gabriella responded, ensuring that her tone indicated an order, not a question. From the corner of her eye, Gabriella watched Sofie’s reaction. The young woman turned to look at Gabriella, wide-eyed. “What? Are you serious?”
Gabriella smiled coyly. “Absolutely—consider it part of your job. Mind you; I expect that you will focus onassistingme. I can tell that you enjoy submitting to others, Sofie; you get great pleasure from being in a service role.” Glancing nonchalantly at her manicured nails, Gabriella added, “And I mean that as a compliment. In fact, I find women who are naturally submissive socaptivating, you know? I get great pleasure from being served.”
Gabriella wasn’t exactly sure where she was taking this conversation, only that she wanted Sofie to recognize the position as one that was submissive to her.
Sofie looked momentarily like a deer caught in the headlights. She blinked, nodding slowly. “Um, sure, I think I know what you mean. Personally, I’ve always preferred more decisive and empowered women. It’s just easier when people speak their mind and let me know what they want.” But Sofie then looked away, shyly adding, “I meant that in a professional way, of course. It’s nice to have a boss who is powerful, successful, and direct. I would happily follow your lead.”
Gabriella did not outwardly react to Sofie’s statement, but her mind was racing inside. Regardless of how Sofie worded her statement, Gabriella felt she was addressing more than just professional power dynamics. Sofie may have a self-conscious demeanor, but Gabriella felt that beneath the surface, Sofie was curious to explore more than just her career. But Gabriella knew that she couldn’t rush anything, and most of all, her focus was getting Deluxe Magazine back on track. Anything that happened outside of that was merely a bonus, but for now, Gabriella wanted Sofie properly trained to be her best assistant.
“All in due time,” Gabriella replied evenly. “For now, I’ll have you work on these invitations, but I’ll keep you posted on more ways that you can serve me.” With a playful wink,Gabriella settled into her desk while Sofie began to go through the invitations.
Unbeknownst to Sofie, Gabriella kept one stray eye on her as she worked. Her gaze traveled down Sofie’s body, taking in every inch of it’s loveliness and imagining her naked.
8
Sealing up the box that contained the invitations, Sofie glanced up at Gabriella, who was focused on her laptop screen. She had completed addressing all 500 invitations, many of which were for sponsors and media figures attending the Pink in the City Gala. Sofie was still reeling from her morning, still in disbelief that she was sitting in the legendary Gabriella Galena’s office with a brand-new job. She knew it would take a few days to process the change, and for now, Sofie wanted to concentrate on doing her very best to please her demanding boss.
“All done. I’ve completed the invitations. What should I take care of next?” Sofie eagerly asked, waiting for direction from Gabriella. Gabriella remained silent for a moment, almost as if she didn’t hear Sofie speak. Unsure of whether she should repeat herself, Sofie waited patiently.Hmmm, she looks busy. Maybe I’ll organize my desk in the meantime. I don’t want to annoy her with too many questions.
As Sofie began rearranging her belongings, organizing various files that Gabriella had left on her desk, Sofie considered what her boss was referring to regarding Sofie’s desire to serve.She picked up on the nuances of Gabriella’s tone, which was suggestive and coy. She wasn’t sure if Gabriella was also a lesbian or bisexual or even single and google had been no help on that front. Although it was being made super clear to Sofie was that Gabriella was giving off vibes that implied she loved submissive women and not just in the workplace. And Sofie had caught Gabriella’s eyes on her body on more than a couple of occasions now. But Sofie didn’t want to jump to conclusions.Don’t overthink anything, Sofie. You’ve scored the gig of a lifetime and must focus on your work.
After what seemed like an excruciating amount of silence, Gabriella finally spoke, keeping her gaze on her laptop. “Good. You’ll need to find the mailroom to drop off the invitations. Do that now,” Gabriella ordered, void of warmth and gratitude. “Once you’re back, I’ll have another task for you.”
Sofie slowly stood from her desk, grabbing the white cardboard box. Uncertain about where to go, she gingerly asked, “Sorry, where is the mailroom?”
Gabriella stopped typing, turning to stare at Sofie. With an impatient sigh, she replied, “That is a question for the receptionist, not for the CEO. Please speak to Evangeline at the front. And hurry, I’ve got a lot for you to do today.”
Gulping nervously, Sofie bobbed her head. “Yes, of course. I’ll be quick.”
Feeling out of her comfort zone, Sofie left the office to ask the receptionist for directions. She approached a stunning blond, who was perched at her desk.Wow, everyone here is so beautiful. I guess that only makes sense, considering it’s a fashion magazine.The environment was different from anything else that Sofie had experienced. The women at Deluxe were sophisticated and polished, nothing like the casual and liberal atmosphere that Sofie was used to.
“Hi there. I’m the new assistant to Ms. Galena.” Sofie approached Evangeline. Holding the large box, she asked, “I’m supposed to drop these off in the mailroom. Do you know where that is?”
