The Assistant (open for 1 male Please PM first)

[Daisymell]

OOC: My character is the boss of her own company which she runs from her home on the outskirts of New York. She rarely leaves the house and is very rich. She has all the latest technology, donates money to charity, and writes books on the side. She puts in an ad for an assistant preferably male because there may be heavy lifting. She needs an intelligent man who is willing to work for a successful young woman. The ad says that apartments on her property are available for her assistant since she will need him almost all the time, except when she has designated her time to write. The ad states that time off will be provided of course and anything else that the assistant needs can be asked and approved by only her. She has a staff at the house that will cater to him but only so far. She also, as you will come to find out, hasn't dated in years and a few surprises are to be in store for the assistant in that area.

IC: Ms. Lily White had been groomed since she was young by her now deceased parents to be everything she could be. At age 16, she had gotten her GED and went to college for Business Administration and Accounting. She minored in writing. She graduated three years after getting her GED and pursued her masters. A year later she took over her family's company called The Great White, a fashion distributor that connected designers to stores so that each store had the designs that fit them best. It saved both the designers and stores a lot of time. The company was global and large. She did not like corporate settings so she decided to have her home fitted with technology that would connect her to her business all over the world. Her time was very precious but she couldn't seem to keep it all straight at times. She decided to post an ad for an assistant.
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I looked at myself in the mirror. I am twenty-six years old now and my chestnut hair spills down to my lower back thick like rope and straight. I always had it in a bun these days to keep it out of my chocolate brown eyes. My silver framed glasses fit perfectly on my face making me look studious instead of geeky. I was fairly average height at 5'5" and a 135 lbs. The one thing that seemed out of place was a small tatoo on my right shoulder of my favorite cartoon character Harley Quinn from Batman. She was always dancing around a stripper pole, therefore I kept her out of sight.

I dressed for the day in a black matching suit with a jade patterned silk shirt underneath. One thing about being in the fashion business was to always look good. She put on her two inch black heels and checked the mirror one more time after applying only a little makeup. Caking it on was not worth it.

I walked from my suite of rooms down the hall to downstairs to where my large, techy office is. I was hoping to hear something about my assistant job offer today. I needed someone who wouldn't mind turning his life upside down to work for me and live on property to make it easier. She also secretly hoped that she had a love life but business made it difficult.

 

[DeaMSmith]

Dea was a young man and was good looking but had a bad past. His family was no good to him his mother died when she gave birth to him and his own father blames him for it and gets hit every day as his father drinks. Dea left him at the age of 17 to enlist in the army. He had an bad eye and was able to lie and find away to pass all the test. But after 7 years of lying about his age and eye he was giving an honorable discharge for all his work and his own life to keep his men of his Team alive as his days in the army came to an end he had nothing to do. As he look all over the net he found something. A Assistant job was open and it seem like the only thing let to do.

No one will hire a former hand to hand combat kill machine in anyplace of work and he also need a place to live. Hoping he can find some type of life here he answered the ad by sending his contact info and other things they may need. As he now waited he went from place to place keeping close to the cafes with pc’s to keeping up with what’s going on as he waited to here from who every was looking for a Assistant Dea was a tall may at six feet tall and always had black on.


His blue eyes was always looking around it was a part of him he picked up in the army. He didn’t have much other then his things from boot camp and his one dress out fit for anything former. As he wanted to know what to do as he just waited he then thought of just going they he did give his cell out to that ad as he logged out of the pc he was at and left for the only place left. He got on a bus to head to the place as it did take some time new York was not a place to own a car r a bike but the buses was the only way he can go so he was glade he had some money left as he waited a few blocks from the place that put out the ad.


As he hopped and sat there waiting as it started to rain. Dea thought this was not good but he ran to a small place next to the gate where the rain will not get him and his bag wet. As he looked at his cell and wonder if it was going to be okay for someone like him. He didn’t put down everything and just a little about him in the army but he was not to sure about anything anymore. As he watch the rain fall he felt like this was all a waste of time and when the rain stopped he was going to find a place for the night before going back to his home town and he didn’t even want to do that so he look on the web from his cell for a cheep way to get out of state and to las vegas.

 

[Daisymell]

Lily was getting more frustrated with her work only wanting to go into her personal study to do her writing. She booted up her personal computer while her business computer was running reports for last month. She checked her email and suddenly sat up straighter noticing a person had actually answered her ad for the assistant.

"Finally."

I read the information noticing it was a little vague but it sounded like the guy needed me as much as I needed him. I read the phone number and picked up my desk phone dialing quickly.

When a man answered, "Hello, my name is Ms. Lily White. I am calling about the ad you answered. I am wondering if you can come to my home and have an interview in person. I don't like interviews by phone. Would that be possible?"

 

[DeaMSmith]

Dea heard his cell go off and picked it up as he heard the what sounded like a young female she said her name and smiled as she heard that she wanted to meet him about the ad. it was nice to finally get to do something. As he got himself ready and he said.


* thank you for this I'll be there as soon as the rain lighten up a bit and my name is Dea thank you ms white* he said as he place his cell away and looked around and saw the rain started to left.

So he ran to place down the road with a rest room clean up a bit and put on the only nice thing he had it was his army dress suite. it was filled with many things purple hearts medals and strips and the rank on his arm with 3 silver stars on his neck it was the only thing he had in life. and head over to her home and looked at the door bell as he passed it and waited to see if anyone will come and open the gate or the gate will open on its own.



Dea was a bit happy thinking it was a nice old lady that need a set of hands and he was glade he took the ad as to what he was going to do he didn't care to much about it.

 

[Daisymell]

When the buzzer for the gate went off I was stunned. I looked at the monitor to the left of my desk on the wall and saw a man in an army suit.

"He got here fast."

I pressed the gate button to open it and watched him walk through to the front door. I saw my housekeeper answer the door. I stood up and came around my desk to meet the candidate.

My housekeeper, Judith, knocked and entered announcing the Army man. When he entered I was a bit stunned. He looked very handsome in his uniform and was only holding an Army bag. I smiled at him and said,

"Welcome," I stepped forward to shake his hand. "Please come in and take a seat. Judith could you please bring us some refreshments. I haven't eaten today and really could use some coffee and whatever cook has at the ready."

I sat down behind my desk as Judith left and looked at the man across from me, "So, why did you answer the ad?"

 

[DeaMSmith]

Dea nodded and walked over to her Desk and looked at her. as he took a seat placing his army hat on his knee and siting up right in a army type of way. and his bag next to him on the floor.

* Well i was discharge from the army mama And it was the only thing i was good at. for us it's hard to find any type of job other then freelance work. And I'm not that type of man to tune his own back on what he fought for. *


Dea said and added a few more things.

* Also I was hopping it be a live in job also since i dont have anywhere to go back to. I hope this is a enough info on me if thats okay or do you want more? *

Dea asked her as he looked at her he was thinking that she was not an old lady and was a nice and sexy girl but Dea didn't care to much he need a job to get back on his feet and it was not going to be easy as he waited to her what she had to say.

He was trying not to show any feelings yet as to kept it from getting a head of himself he was now thinking he may not get the job but he had to work hard.

 

[Daisymell]

Lily tilted her head at him trying to figure him out, "Before you say yes to the job I need to tell you what will be expected. You will have your own suite of rooms here in the east wing. My suite is in the west wing. I will expect you to keep up on my communications with email, phone, and the like. I never do business outside of the home, except when a charity I donate to asks me to speak or I need to go on property to one of the several offices around the world connected to my business. I would like you to be available, preferably, at any time I need you. I am looking for someone fairly good at writing and editing for business letters, keep my schedule straight and just basically keep me on time and making sure I don't miss the important stuff. If that sounds like something you can do, your hired."

 

[DeaMSmith]

Yes i wont let you down. I was in a part of the army to keep maps up to date out in the red zones so something like this will be a walk in the park.

*Dea said with a smile and looked at her as to ask her.*

So will i be starting now or later Ms white? *

He had asked her as he sat waiting for her to tell him. Dea was happy to be finally working again and it seem like it was going to be easy as he looked at her desk to see if he can see anything but did not move his hole body just his eyes but then looked at her as to see if she was going to tell him to get ready or to go. it was all up to her. But Dea didn't care to much he was thinking he was able to get the job and a place to live.

 

[Daisymell]

At that moment, Judith knocked and came in. She had coffee and tea on a rolling tray and sandwiches, chips, and fruit. She set it along side her desk.

"Thank you Judith. Has the mail come?"

"Yes, ma'am. Its on the bottom of the cart."

"Excellent. You can leave Judith. Thank you so much for taking care of this and let Cook know I appreciate it. Also, please let the small staff know that I have a new Assistant and if he ever needs anything that he is just to ask. After we eat and I get his paper work done, I will show him to his suites and make sure he is comfortable. Tomorrow will be the grand tour."

"Yes, of course, ma'am," Judith left.

I turned to my new assistant and said, "Do you prefer me to just call you Dea?"

I poured a cup of coffee and pulled out the sandwiches and other items and set them on my desk.

 

[DeaMSmith]

what ever is easy for you i been called many names but Dea is my true birth name. * he said with a small laugh and looked at her as to wonder what his room was going to be like as he look at the coffee and sandwiches they looked a bit high pice for his taste but didn't mind it as he was watching her make her cup.


* Ms white what do you do if i may ask. I did take this job with out asking first. Also what time do you like to start you day?*

Dea asked as to hope he did not offend her in any way by asking this but he need to know what he was going to do and the time to start the day off. As to what he was going to where he need to get a few things on a day off to kept up with her but that was fine he had what he need for a week or two but he then caught something in his eye what seem to be some type of tattoo but he didn't say anything it was her own and it look good from what he saw but not all of it.


Dea didn't have any but one sacra along his back from something long ago but that was in the past.

 

[Daisymell]

"I wake ever day at 6:00am. I take an hour to work out most of the time and swim laps in the pool. I am then showered and in my office by 7:45 am to take breakfast and await any communications on my screen," I pointed to a cabinet behindme which had a large screen and three smaller screens that she could conference on. "I expect from 7:45am to 8:00am a small briefing from you about any mail, email, or situations that are deemed immediate attention at that time. I leave what time you wake up to you as long as you are properly dressed, which we will need to discuss, and able to brief me."

I moved from behind the desk. You will be present during an conference calls and interviews that I have to place. You will also be on phone calls that I need notes on. It will be easiest to type into a laptop which I can provide for you which will have my companies software on."

"I am 26 years old and own my family's company called The Great White. We are company that helps efficiency between fashion designers and fashion boutiques and stores. We are the largest provider of this service and have several designers and stores contracted with us. We also handle the paperwork for the partnerships and provide legal services. A smaller branch of the company is actually a school for the fashion arts. We are less expensive but provide high quality education to those who can't afford other schools. I personally accept those that are admitted, so you may see some mail to that affect. Fashion may not be your thing but its a business pure and simple."

I fidgeted with my silk blouse making sure my tatoo was covered, "Any other questions? I am prepared to give you a bonus for being hired. You will need to have several suits. I will call to have a tailor brought to the property tomorrow. Tonight, have your suit hanging on the hook outside your door so it can be cleaned and pressed. I end the day at 6:00pm for business then spend at least two hours on my books. Lately, I have had to worry too much about the small things and have not been able to do so. You being here will help with that. You will start in two days. I don't expect perfection at the beginning but I am hoping you are a quick learner."

 

[DeaMSmith]

Dea nodded as he took notes in a old school way that was tech to him in the army as he nodded and looked at her. Then went back to Finnish taking nots on her time it seem like a walk in the park but the only thing he did like was the hole suite thing but it was a small thing so he was able to be happy about it. And he looked up again and saw her fix her blouse as he saw more then he wanted and the tattoo but didn't say anything.


* About the suits can they be all black? or do you have a set color already?*

He asked her as he place his hat on top of his bag and waited for her to tell him what he wanted. So he need to be up at 5 am and have everything ready for her by 7:30. so it was fine by him now the only thing left was the room he was going to stay in but he didn't care about that e wanted to get the day over with and set this job in stone.


As place his note pad in his pocket away he waited for her to say something then thought of something.

*will i be working here or in a other office somewhere?* He asked her as to wonder if he was going to get a laptop office or a room to work in.

 

[Daisymell]

"I am glad you asked. Please eat some sandwiches while you do the paperwork," I grabbed the packet from a file along the wall. I handed it to him and gave him a clipboard and pen. "These are the necessary papers. If anything seems too personal let me know. Most of the time we can get through certain parts without writing it down. I need to make the appointment for you and need to contact headquarters about a few things. Take your time and let me know when you are done. I will then explain the things you asked about."

I went behind my desk and grabbed the phone.

 

[DeaMSmith]

Dea took the packet from her and look at it as he filled most of it and kept going he didn't eat as he was tech to get work done before eating and it was a lot of papers but it was okay for him as he just kept going as he look at some others then looked at her talk on the phone. he saw a part on family and left every out as anything elas he filled it out in no time and waited for her to Finnish what she was doing.

Dea want up and took some tea as he looked around the room from where he was. it was nice here but seem to be missing something as he went back to sit down before placing the papers down on her desk and waited he was thinking about something but it was too late to tune back now.

 

[Daisymell]

I got the tailor appointment taken care of quickly and called headquarters. I order a state of the art laptop for my assistant and made sure he had passcodes and was now officially in the system. I setup some other items making sure he would have his medical, eye, and dental started right away and that a 401k would be in the works. All my hires also were given a small pension if they were upper management and worked directly with me. He was my assistant now and would be the most direct contact. When all was done, I hung up the phone and watched as he sipped tea looking at the room.

"If you are ready I will show you where you will be living. I will look over the papers tonight and we can discuss things further. Please take your time tonight to look around and don't be shy. Once you are settled, dinner is at 7pm and always in the small dining room. Please come with me."

I got up and headed out the door making sure he left the papers on my desk.

 

[DeaMSmith]

Yes thank you.

*Dea said as he watch her it seem for her age she had a nice body but Dea waved it off this was a place of work and if se knew about his past he be on the streets but his eyes ket going back to her as they walked down the hall. it seem long but not to long. as to what dinner was going to be it was fine just to have anything that was made easy.

Dea was a easy man and didn't like to make things hard when he need to do things but now as they walked he saw somethings on the wall and out the window seem to be a yard where anything type of game can play on. but it was a nice place an it seem even better as he kept following her. his eyes going back to her once in a few steps.


*So how long has it been since you been here? or is this your home since birth? if I may ask.* Dae ask Ms white as to open some air as the walked down the hall.

 

[Daisymell]

I stopped outside a door to his suite in the east wing, "I have lived here all my life."

I turned and unlocked the door to the suite, it had been prepared yesterday in the hopes of a candidate. The first room was sitting area with couches, chairs, coffee table. There was a large, flat screen tv on the wall and a few game consoles in a cabinet next to it as well as movies and games. I immediately went to the room to the right off the sitting room which was a small office with desk, filing cabinet, large comfy chair and phone.

"This is your office. You will tote the laptop with you every where. It is being shipped here tomorrow."

I walked then out of the office to a door that was to the left of the main suite doors. I opened the double doors onto a large bedroom with four poster king size bed.

"This is where you will sleep. There is a balcony that stretches from your bedroom to mine in case of emergency. If for any reason, you can tap on the glass door if there is a problem."

 

[DeaMSmith]

No no this is a lot. I didn't think i be getting so much thank you I wont let you down.*

Dea said as he place his hat on the desk in the office and then followed her into the bed room and place his army bag down on the bed.*

It's a lot better then sleeping in the mud most of the time.*

Dea said as he looked around and head for the balcony and looked over and saw her room next to his. he was sure that he wont bother her or anything elas be Dea like everything here.

So Ms white dinner is around 7 you said? if it's okay with you i like to meet with the cook.

*Dea asked being a bit picky about what he eats. Dea was a man that liked to say in shape and had the body to match it.

 

[Daisymell]

"Of course. You can speak to the staff. They are people. I will leave you be. After tomorrow when fitted for suits, I will give you some money. It is your signing bonus. I am hoping you will use it to buy some clothes and any other items you need. When working you will wear a suit and other time you make wear what you like. You have full use of the facilities so work out clothes and a swim suit might be useful. Do not skinny dip in my pool, I hate that. Anyway, get comfortable and I will see you at seven. Oh and tomorrow you can use any car in the garage, just make sure you bring it back in one piece."

I turned on my heels trying not to remember how good he looked next to the large bed. I really needed to work on my books. Romance novels were very popular and it surprised her that she had major success under her pen name Whitley Lyle. Most surprising was, I had no romance at all in my life.

I spent time until 6:00pm on work and went up to change into a nice pair of slacks and cotton embroidered shirt. I put some heeled sandals on and walked down stairs. When I entered the dining room at 7:00pm precisely, Dea was already there and looking very good.

 

[DeaMSmith]

Dea was at the table but he didn't have much on other then a black pair of army pants on with a black tank top on. he had a head band on keeping his hair out of his face as he looked at her. He stood up and smile at her.*

Evening Ms white. I like to thank you again for everything.*

Dea said as he sat back down and waited for her to sit so he can talk some more he had already unpack everything and it was not much as he place his army suite in his office on a coat rack and is other things like photos of his army fiends and small things. in his room was what was lift in his bag and came down here to talk to the cook and then waited for her here.


* your staff are nice and easy to get along with.*

Dea said with a smile. And looked around the room some more.

 

[Daisymell]

"Judith was my nanny when I was young. She has been with me since I was born. She likes to tell embarrasing stories about me," I smiled as Judith came into the room to pour us some ice tea and water. "My staff is the only family I have left. I hired the cook though. He specifies in good, healthy eating which makes it possible to continue to fit in my clothes. I just keep the dark chocolate hidden in my room so no one knows and can take it away from me," I chuckled. "Also, Dea, you don't have to keep thanking me every couple of minutes. I am as thankful for you as you are me. What did you ask the cook to make?"

I nodded to Judith as she left.

 

[DeaMSmith]

Well I like steam food a lot. I got the taste when i was on my 2nd tour in China. And thats about all I eat other then some meat here and they to get the good things for my body.

*Dea said with a small laugh then watch Judith walk away and then back to Lily and smile.*

Maybe I should ask Judith about that so i can better understand you.*

Dea said with a laugh as he too some water and made sure he got some ice to with it as he looked around. and then wonder.*

Must get lonely here a lot huh? must be hard.

He said as he took a sip of his water and sat back to relax a bit.

 

[Daisymell]

I leaned back self-conciously, "Yes it can. That is why I work so hard though, to keep myself busy. I work out, do business, enjoy my writing, then go to bed. Its a routine I have done for the last couple years. I am just getting so busy and out of touch that your help is going to be great," I sipped at my iced tea and watched as Judith brought in his steamed dinner and my salad with grilled chicken, tomatoes, and light dressing.

"Please eat and enjoy. After dinner, I will be up in my private office for a while before going to bed so if you need anything ask Judith, she can come get me."

I ate slowly and without conversation. I was just not naturally social and kept to myself. I didn't ask him about his past because most did not ask me about mine.

 

[DeaMSmith]

I'll keep that in mind and if you like to know anything about me just ask.*


He said as he looked at the food. it was well made and looked good as Dea started to eat. he ate it fast but slow in away. it was the army way you can say. Dea didn't mind anything as he stop and looked up at the clock and nodded as he want back to his food. As he took his napkin and wiped his sides of his mouth. Dea was a clean eater and a fast on at that.


So what do you do for fun? on your days off that is. *Dea asked her as to wonder what she dose. of if at all was seeing anyone.

 

[Daisymell]

"Unfortunately, when you run your own company you don't have days off. But, you will have the weekends to yourself, unless an event comes up which you will know about ahead of time. Sometimes I read, but mostly I spend extra time on writing. I confess I am a Halo junky. The first person shooter game helps take off the edge. I am sure it is nothing compared to what you went through in the army though. Occasionally, I will go shopping but its rare. I shop online a lot. What about you," I sipped more iced tea and continued to slowly eat my salad noticing he was finished.