I promised to publish this story in March, but my schedule didn't allow me to do it. But now, I'm finally able to do it. I really can't wait to know your opinion. It's is the second time I'm using this pair (I'm using them on "Behind The Fear" too, as a minor couple) and I like to write them together. I have a soft spot for them.

Title: Obsession (Based on the movie - "Obsessed")

Rating: T

Summary: Ted DiBiase, a successful asset manager who has just received a huge promotion, is blissfully happy in his career and in his marriage. But when a temp worker starts stalking him, all the things he's worked so hard for are placed in jeopardy.

Main Characters: Ted DiBiase, Maryse, Kelly Kelly

When the elevator doors opened, Maryse Ouellet observed her image reflected on the metallic walls. Fixing her platinum hair and the skirt above her knees, the blonde left the elevator. It was her first day as assistant on Gage Bendix and she had to look perfect. She had to give a good impression.

Walking to the front door desk, before Maryse could present herself, she saw a raven-haired woman walking to her.

- You must be Mr. DiBiase new assistant. Maryse Ouellet, right? I was waiting for you. Please follow me - the woman said and continued walking. Sharing a look with the woman, who was on the front desk, Maryse decided to follow the raven-haired woman - Mr. DiBiase haven't arrived yet, so it gives me plenty of time to tell me what you have to do and what you can't do.

- Okay - Maryse said and finally caught her. Crossing the office, the raven-haired woman gave Maryse all the indications.

- Don't enter in Mr. DiBiase office without knock; don't enter in the office without authorization and don't comment what you see or hear. Keep it to yourself - stopping walking, the woman showed Maryse two empty secretaries - That secretary is from the other assistant. She takes care of the important calls and meetings. She delivers Mr. DiBiase all files and documents he has to sign.

- What do I have to do? - Maryse asked interrupting the woman. Why did they hire her if they already had someone who would do all the work?

- You serve coffees, you answer the calls she doesn't want to take care and you work extra hours doing whatever Mr. DiBiase wants. By the way her name is Mickie James - hearing the woman's words, Maryse did everything to not look disappointed. She had accepted the job because she needed experience. But now it seemed she was going to win more experience doing coffees than in business matters - If you have any dugout, ask for me.

- By the way, for whom should I ask - since they "met" the woman hadn't presented herself.

- Melina Perez - the raven-haired woman said getting ready to leave Maryse - Before I forget: Don't get in Mr. DiBiase way. He's a busy man, he doesn't need someone slowing in down. And believe me your skirt, will slow down a lot of people - speechless, Maryse saw Melina backing to her secretary in the other side of the room.

Deciding to ignore Melina's last words (after all Melina didn't have anything to do with the clothes she used), Maryse placed her purse on top of her new desk. Looking around the place she could call now "workplace", a smile crossed her face. It wasn't a bad place to start her career.

Before the blonde had time to make herself comfortable, a male´s voice called her attention.

- Mickie I need those files you talked about yesterday - the man said and entered in his office without even noticing Maryse.

"It can only be Mr. DiBiase" Maryse thought to herself. She had never met the man; she had no idea of how he looked. When she went to look for the job, they only told her with whom she was going to work, nothing more.

- Mickie - she heard him calling the other woman, who wasn't there. Maryse stayed without know what to do. After all, Melina haven't told her what to do if Mickie wasn't in the office. Should she advise the man Mickie wasn't there?

- It wouldn't be nice to be fired during my first day - Maryse whispered to herself and took a depth breath. Walking to the office's door, she knocked (even if the door was open). The man inside it, looked to the platinum blonde - I'm sorry to interrupt, but Mickie isn't here.

One thing Maryse had learned was to not have a crush for the guy who was going to be your boss during the next months, but at the first moment this man looked to her, Maryse had one of those strange feelings you would rather not have. One of those feelings that would make it hard to follow what you have learned.

- You are the new assistant, right? - Ted asked and walked to Maryse. Mickie had advised him some days ago about a new girl; she had told him a new girl who would start working for him. She had even given her the blonde's application. Ted had never really understood why he needed another assistant. After all, Mickie was capable of doing all the work needed. He was even going to tell that didn't need another assistant, but now, if had done it, he had the feeling he would have regretted it.

- Yes, I'm. It's nice to meet you Mr. DiBiase - with those words, Maryse showed a smile "Good impression" a voice said inside her head.

- Nice to meet you too… - indirectly, he asked her name. He should know it, but he hadn't read the application Mickie had given him.

- Maryse Ouellet - Maryse presented herself and saw him extending his hand to shake hers. Not wanting to be rude, the platinum blonde did the same move and grabbed his hand.

- Nice to meet you Maryse. Welcome aboard. You can call me Ted - it seemed Ted wanted to say something more, but before he could do it Mickie entered in the office.

- I'm sorry for being late, I had some problems with the car - Mickie said without notice Maryse's presence and put on Ted's desk the files he was looking for - You only have to sign them.

- Thank you - Ted thanked and picked up the files. He had to take those files to a meeting that afternoon - By the way, that's Maryse. She is going to work with us.

- Hi - Mickie said with a smile. Walking to Maryse, she wrapped her hand around Maryse's wrist, to take her out of the office - I'm going to show you what you have to do.

Being pushed out from the office, Maryse hadn't a chance to share another word with Ted, a word she wanted so much to share.

- Nice skirt by the way - Mickie spoke and Maryse stayed without know what to say. Was she telling the truth or was she being sarcastic? After what Melina told her, Maryse had the feeling Mickie was being sarcastic.

- So, what do you want me to do? - Maryse asked avoiding looking to Ted's office. Having an affair with your boss would be the last thing in the World you would want to have.

Hearing Mickie's indications, Maryse started her work. The petit brunette had told her to send some emails. To her surprise, when Maryse was going to start doing it, she saw an email from Ted. Opening it, a smile crossed her face. He was asking her to go dinner with him that night.

"Having a dinner is very different of an affair" Maryse thought and bit her lip. Clicking on the "send" button, she gave Ted an answer. Maryse would go dinner with him that night.

I really hope enjoyed it! I'm sorry for the spelling and grammar mistakes (English isn't my first language).

Don't forget to tell me your opinion about it.

Next Chapter's Summary: Three years later...

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Ainat