The next morning, Christina rushes into work, running slightly late. she quickly fixes her hair. grabs some files, and hurries toward the conference room where her team is gathered.
Co-worker: '' Hey, did you hear? The CEO is coming today!''
Christina: half-listening, distracted ''Mmm-hmm, yeah, great...''
She enters the room, adjusting her blazer, when suddenly the doors swing open. The air shifts. Everyone standsup.
Christina follows their gaze... and her heart stops. standing at the head of the room, looking calm and confident, is none other than Damian Sinclair. Her blind date.
Damian's sharp eyes scan the room, but when they land on Christina, he pauses. There's a flicker of recognition. Then, a slow smirk appears on his face.
Damian: ''Good morning, everyone. I'm Damian Sinclair, your new CEO.
Christina's face goes pale. Oh. No. She wasn't supposed to see him again. And definitely not here.
Damian: glancing at her, voice teasing but firm '' I look forward to working with all of you.''
christina grips her files tighter. She is doomed.
Operation Avoid Damian
Christina stands frozen as Damian finishes his introduction. Her brain is screaming- he's CEO?! My blind date is my boss?!
She forces a stiff smile, gripping her files so tightly her knuckles turn white. Nope. Nope. This is bad.
As the meeting starts, christina slides into her chair, trying to make herself invisible. Every time Damian glances in her direction,she pretends to be deeply focused on her notes.
Christina's thoughts: He doesn't recognize me, right? Right?!
But then-
Damian: ''Christina, what do you think?''
Christina jolts, eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights. The whole room turns to her.
Christina: fake coughs'' Uh, um... yes! I completely agree!''
Damian: ( amused) '' Agree with what?''
Silence. The room waits.Christina has no idea what they were talking about. Her brain malfunctions.
Christina: ''...Everything?''
Damian raises an eyebrow. The tension is unbearable. A co-worker mercifully jumps in, shifting the conversation away Christina slumps in her seat, sweating.
After the meeting, she grabs her stuff and bolts before Damian can talk to her.