The ticking of the clock on your desk was sure to bring you to the brink of insanity, sooner or later. Outside of the floor-to-ceiling windows, only the city lights pierced through the dark; like every other night, you were waiting for John to leave before you could clock out of the office as well.

This was not what you had expected the day you had walked through the doors of Price Corp, right after getting your economy master. Still, you had aced the job interview, and secured your position as John’s personal assistant. But soon, you had realised that the job left you little to no time to enjoy the lavish pay the company gave you.

Another unexpected outcome was the development of your relationship with John– or rather, his extramarital affair with you. You had tried to resist him at first, but his charm - and the leverage he held over your job - had the best of you. Eventually, the thrill of the tryst and the generous gifts made true love spark in your heart. To this day, you wondered if John felt the same, but you never dared ask him.

Suddenly, the door to his office opened, showing a visibly exhausted, yet always impeccable-looking John. “Clear my schedule for the night, and make a reservation at the White Lotus.” He said, straightening his tie as he rounded your desk, stopping in front of you. “Taking out the wife?” You had innocently asked, looking up from your screen.

“There’s a Chanel tailored piece in the bathroom, make yourself pretty,” he answered instead. “Use the private lift to meet me at the underground lot, I’ll wait in the car.” After that, he started to make his way towards the corridor, but before you could say anything, he added:

“And make sure to call Joan, and tell her not to wait up for me tonight.”