Taming of the Runaway Boss
Author's Notes:
Hey there guys and girls ^_^ AllyJane here! Sorry it's taking so long to get this one off of the ground and thank you so much for being patient with me. I'm limited at the moment to use of the library computers once a week so I'm picking and choosing stories to work on at the moment looking to get them both finished now they've been published.
Also I just wanted to tell you more about the other profile I have on here under my previous username MaisieFreakage. I have other story work on there if you would be interested in checking it out. Unfortunately I'm having to wait and see if they'll allow me to post it on this profile as as some of the work on that profile is also unfinished and I already published them under a different name but if I can't I've added my old profile as a favourite Author so you can check them out there.
And with that cleared up on with the disclaimer!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN SAILOR MOON OR IT'S CHARACTERS
Enjoy! ^_^
Chapter 3
Walking into his father's office, Darien found his assistant Amy talking to with him as she held a large and very beautiful bouquet of flowers in her hands "Mr Shields! Sir these are just beautiful! You didn't need to go to so much trouble"
Derek smiled "But of course my dear Amy it is most certainly needed! It is not everyday a lovely young lady like yourself receives a proposal of marriage"
Amy blushed bashfully as Derek exchanged polite conversation with her about her fiancé and her plans for their wedding. Darien had to admit that his father made every aspect of his job look so easy! The way he considered his staff with such compassion and loyalty, much like he did his own family. Making fair decisions and yet keeping all members of his staff happy. Genuinely happy! No imitation smiles to be seen.
Darien noticed the look of surprise and pure joy on Amy's face as Derek told her all about an evening dinner party that had been arranged for this coming Friday and told her to bring her fiancé with his and her family and friends to celebrate the engagement, entirely paid for as an engagement gift from him to her for Amy's loyal service.
"Thank you so very much Mr Shields" Amy smiled tearfully "Greg will be so happy when I tell him"
"It is me who owes you my thanks my dear and my sincerest apologies" Derek said
"Apologies?" Amy blinked in confusion "What ever for?"
Derek chuckled "For putting up with my runaway son!"
"Oh?" Amy laughed as Derek gave an apologetic smile "I'm aware how stressful holding down the fort must be but I'm grateful that you stay with him. Darien may be hard to handle right now but he honestly is a very good and kind hearted man"
"Oh I'm aware of that sir" Amy admitted
Darien gasped "You do?"
Startled, Amy spun around before smiling "If I may be frank you do deal me some trying moments when you turn up late and take off somewhere at the drop of a hat...and when you leave me to deal with the broken hearted ladies you engage with in the evenings"
Derek gave Darien a look only to get a look of guilt in return as Amy said "But I have seen Darien at his best as well! He tries very hard to keep tabs on this company's progress and on visits or opening ceremonies he's very passionate and dedicated to helping the causes it'll benefit".
Derek gave a look of amusement as he asked "Really?"
"If I may say sir" Amy turned back to Derek "I think it's plainly obvious who your son looks to emulate"
Derek feigned relief as he said " well that is a relief because I was starting to think he'd take after his mother"
Amy laughed as Darien coughed "Uh hm? Anniversary!"
Receiving a scowl from his father Darien smirked "Or maybe you got lucky and I'm a little of both"
After Amy had left the room, Derek turned to his son and lifted a newspaper with Darien's picture highlighting the front page "What is all this about Darien? Why do you seem to be hell bent on damaging the reputation of this company?"
Darien looked upon his father's face to find it marred with disappointment. He didn't make eye contact with his father as Derek listed all of his infamous deeds over the past few months, including a few police charges. Derek ended his list by adding "That and poor Amy hasn't had a chance to even enjoy her new found engagement"
Darien rolled his eyes "Ah damn it! I knew I'd forgotten something!"
Nodding, Derek looked at him, an eyebrow raising "Procrastination comes at a cost son and in this case it's costing others around you their assured trust in you as a leader! It makes me glad Amy told me how she sees you"
"Me too" Darien chuckled "Considering how I've been"
Looking at his father apologetically "I don't mean to disappoint you" Darien said genuinely.
"And I'm not out to lecture you or put you over my knee but suffice to say Darien I'm not getting any younger" Derek shrugged "All said and done the doctors are telling me to 'stop or drop dead'"
This wasn't news to Darien. He knew his father's health was on the line, he just didn't want to let this company or his father down. Derek continued on speaking "You're a grown man now son but I cannot afford to wait around for you to decide whether or not you are ready for this! Decisions need to be made and actions implemented now!"
Darien nodded confirming that he understood as Derek sighed "So it's time to be honest! By the end of the year I plan to announce my retirement from Elysian Enterprises Ltd. I have great faith that you would make a wonderful Cheif Executive in my stead...that and I really don't want to sell it, especially should any of my competitors wish to buy out the company!"
Chuckling Darien smirked "You'd be right in not selling it Dad this company isn't just work it's been your livelihood for years!"
"I'm glad to see that you understand my feelings my son" Derek smiled "And so before my open heart surgery earlier this year I have left some of my inheritance to you. However...there is a clause in my will for you to complete"
Darien looked at him wide eyed "Dad come on let's not talk about this! You're freaking me out!"
"You must understand Darien!" Derek stressed "I'm doing this for your benefit and...given the last year mine too" His father rolled his eyes "Men of your age have already quelled the need for frivolous escapes and living their lives, meeting their life partners, having children and settling down"
Rolling his eyes, Darien groaned "Ah come on Dad! This again? Like I told you I can still run a company without being married to anyone!"
"What? You think I'd risk the future of my company to get you hitched? Do I look stupid? Derek asked
Darien scoffed "I could tell you what you look like Pap but it might not help your case here"
Derek lifted his cane "Boy I may not be able to put you over my knee anymore but I can swing a cane pretty damn hard!"
"Okay Okay! So why the pressure to marry me off?" Darien asked
"Well One! To get your sorry ass out of them nightclubs and putting your energy towards something more productive!" Derek stood and leaned on his cane before he sighed "And Two! Your mother and I want to see some Grandbabies some time Mr Only Child!"
"Ugh! Spare me Please!" Darien groaned running his hands over his face as his father warned "you better not have any illegitimate kids I don't know about!"
"What? Dad!" Darien cringed
They both turned towards the sound of a cough only to find Mina stifling a laugh as she cleared her throat "I...um...I'm sorry to interrupt sir but you're scheduled for a property development meeting across town in about an hour"
"Thank you Mina" Derek smiled and then did a double take as he looked to Darien and then back at Mina "Ah Mina my dear, would you mind if I ask you a personal question?"
Mina turned to face Derek, her lovely smile solely for his benefit only as she spoke sweetly " Ask away sir"
Darien looked between his Dad and Mina and then it clicked "Uh! Dad I don' think we should discuss this with Miss Charlton"
"Nonsense! She won't mind" Derek chuckled "Mina my dear what is your marital status at the moment?"
'Oh My God! Dad is actually trying to set me up with his secretary" Darien thought as he cringed
Mina's face took on a shocked expression and then a slight blush adorned her face as she answered "Uh...It's...It's a little complicated"
"Oh?" Derek asked innocently, Darien smirking as he asked "how so?"
"Well um" Mina cleared her throat "there is someone I'm in a relationship with but he's in the armed forces and I only get to see him when he returns home"
"Oh I see...well I was wondering if by any chance you may have any lady friends you could suggest for me?" Derek asked
Mina gasped "Why? Did things get that bad with Evelyn? You're both okay right?"
"Huh?" Derek asked before grasping her meaning "Ha ha! Oh no! Mina I meant for Darien"
Mina looked between her boss and his son with the same bemused expression on her face "You are trying to find a date...for Darien?"
Derek nodded to which Mina laughed "Have you spoken to any of the women working here Derek? Your son has no trouble getting a date, it's remembering their names the next day that's the problem"
"And you would know that how?" Darien shot back
Mina crossed her arms over her chest as she took a casual step forward "So what was the name of the young lady you slept with last night?"
Stuttering in response, Darien faltered "Uh?...I...uh..."
"For the record her name was Barbara, she's 5'6, red head, pale and slender and a supermodel" Mina gave a smug grin "How do I know? Because she is now telling the press that you're lovers and wants to have your babies!"
Derek chimed in excitedly "Darien! Call that girl back!"
"Are you serious? No!" Darien cried "That girl is a psychopath! Not to mention completely vapid! No intelligence whatsoever!"
"Derek meet Playboy Shields" Mina said sarcastically "Now my point has been made I'm going back to work! Bye guys"
As she left, Derek turned towards Darien and said "All joking aside Darien I'm enforcing the clause in my will for you right now! You find a wife before I retire at Christmas or this place gets put on the market and you get nothing!"
As he left the office Darien caught sight of Mina at her desk looking at a video on her tablet. She wore a bittersweet smile on her face as the lovely melody of a flute reached his ears.
Walking towards the source of the sound, Darien came to stand a little behind Mina's chair. There on the screen was a young teenaged girl on a stage. She had silver blonde hair in soft beautiful curls that framed her face, the rest swept up into two pigtails flowing down her back in soft waves, eyes closed as she held a silver flute in her hands against her lips. Slender, petite, and skin like alabaster. She looked like an ethereal goddess playing a song to draw in a man's heart. Without thinking Darien asked "Who's that girl?"
Mina whirled around, her tablet falling into her lap as she turned with a start to find Darien behind her "What the hell are you doing?"
Darien shrugged "I heard music and got curious! So? Who is she? The girl in the video?"
Mina huffed as she straightened up again "She is none of your concern Darien"
"Oh come on Mina! I know I may seem like an asshole but I'm not that bad" Darien sighed "I was just going to say that her music is beautiful! She really knows how to play that flute"
Mina smiled "Yes she did" and before he could ask further Mina excused herself and left for her lunch break.
Author's notes: Chapter 4 up asap for you guys ^_^