Beyond Secrets and Lies

Summary : Sarah Walker is the heartless daughter of Jack Walker, President of Walker Enterprise. A group of bandits called the Ring tries to kidnap her to use her as leverage to Jack; however they get caught up in an unexpected event that saves Sarah from trouble. At the same the heartless finds the meaning of love.

A/N: I just got a crazy idea..and now I'm writing it. =p This is my second fanfiction, it's still all new to me, but hopefully this is better than the first one. Reviews are very much welcomed. =]

Chapter 1 : Meet the Boss

"Ugghhhh! I hate this job! I quit!" cried Christina Johnson, current Executive Assistant of Sarah Walker.

It has been always like this. People can't seem to stand Sarah Walker. She may be drop dead gorgeous, sexy, and intelligent, but she's also serious, stiff, workaholic and perfectionist. She always follow the rules and wants to get the work done, if not early, at least on time - she doesn't care about other people's feelings. And with her attitude, she gets to bring out all the patience and the worse in her every co-workers, especially the ones who gets to work close to her. Her Executive Assistant is the person who works with her almost all the time, and that explains why on the past year the position was vacant for ten times - make it eleven now. The most patient among the ten stayed 3 months, while one with the shortest patience stayed for 5 hours. She has a lot of moniker around her department - Evil Bitch, Wicked Witch, the Beast, Heartless Monster, and the most famous of all - Giant She-Male.

Christina went to the Giant She-Male's Lair to give her resignation letter. She knocked at her door and she let her in. Her boss signaled her to place her letter at her desk and to leave. Just when she was supposed to leave, the phone rang.

"Answer that one, tell I'm currently unavailable at the moment." the she-male ordered.

"But I just resigned..." she reasoned out.

With just a blink, the monster was unleashed. "I don't care. Technically I haven't accepted your resignation, so you are still my assistant. Now, do what I say!"

She did as what the She-Male ordered her to do. She answered the call, told him that the she-male was unavailable, but no matter how she try to convince him, he wouldn't back down. It's because he wasn't just anybody. The caller was the President himself, Jack Walker, and he knows his daughter too well to be unavailable at the moment. So the poor Christina had no choice but to go back to the She-Male's lair and tell her it's her father calling. She sighed heavily before she entered her lair. As she steps inside, the she-male immediately gave her an evil glare.

"What? I told you tell who's calling I'm not available. Can't you understand that?" the she-male said insolently.

"Uh, it's you're father on the line. He said you should take the call." she responded.

The she-male rolled her eyes. "Ugh! Fine! Leave!' the she-male exclaimed.

Christina smiled as finally she had escaped the slavery from the She-Male. As she stepped outside, she rejoiced herself and she almost jumped and cried the word "freedom". But she tried to stop herself from doing so by reminding herself she's still at the She-Male's territory.

Back inside the lair, Sarah pressed the speaker button and began to talk to her father.

"Hey, Dad.."

"I'm disappointed. I heard your assistant resigned, AGAIN. What the hell is wrong now? This is the third this month and the eleventh this year!"

"Dad.. She's slow and -"

"Your excuses are getting lamer every time! You are the one who chooses your employees, and you should be responsible for their actions! Maybe its not them who has the problem..."

"But they -"

"Enough! Don't explain yourself further. This is getting to no where and I am getting sick of you screwing around because you can't get a proper assistant! I have called to tell you that this time I have appointed you a new one. I chose him myself. I find him a schnook, but I know he shouldn't be a mess like your past assistants. Don't screw this one up or you don't get the Ohama Project! I already sent him there, so he'll be there in a bit. Again, don't screw this up!"

And just like that, her father hung up on her. No wonder Sarah Walker didn't have a heart..

Jack Walker may have been the best employer you can ask for. He's generous, and kind to his employees. But no matter how nice Jack to his employees, he sure has deprived his love to his only daughter. Ever since Rebbecca Burton-Walker has died, he became focused on making the company grow. He thought by doing this he can give his daughter a better life. He wants her to have a better future. He wants her to be like him. But he didn't realize that the more he pushed her on being the best, the more he make her feel unloved and unwanted. He rarely see her. He's always at work, while she is left with her nanny. When she finally get to spend time with him, there is no second that she was not being criticized by her actions. She forgot the feeling of being loved. She had place a wall around her. She built it high and strong. She started to set her goal to be number one at everything she does. But no matter achievement she gets, it seems that she still hasn't her father's appreciation and approval. Despite of her best efforts, she always disappoints Jack Walker.

When will I be enough for you dad?

Sarah buried her face on both of her hands. She was devastated. She wanted to cry, but as soon as the tears are starting to form on her eyes, a knock came at her door.

"Come in." she said trying to compose herself.

A tall, curly-haired man entered the room. He looked nervous but he managed to stand with poise in front of his new boss. He displayed his 10,000 mega-watt smile and began to speak his introduction blissfully.

"Good morning Mam, I'm Charles Irving Bartowski, your new Executive Assistant. Mr. Walker sent me."

Sarah Walker suddenly felt like smiling and her heart sped up a little bit. She stared at him and finds him really charming. What? A certain Charles Irving Bartowski is breaking down the walls of Sarah Walker! This is freaking insane! She tried to snapped back to reality and tried to regain her professional self but that smile.. It's like sucking everything inside her. It's like she found her Kryptonite. She can't help it but find herself go weak.

"Oh, okay." That's what managed to escape her mouth. She cleared her throat and looked down, trying to avoid his gaze and his smile. Regaining her strength and professionalism, she started to speak again monotonously. "Go at the front desk, and ask for Anna Wu, she'll brief you with your job and she'll show you around."

"Okay, thank you Mam. Nice meeting you Ms Walker." He smiled again. This time it wasn't as big as his 10,000 mega-watt smile, but when she took a glance of him, it still made her weak. Really really weak.

By the moment he left the room, she finally felt she could breathe again. So you are attracted at this guy... This cannot happen! You need to stay in the game Walker! You need to make your father proud! There's no room for distraction... even if it's as adorable as he is... yeah, he's adorable. She took a deep contented sigh as she stared at the door and just like that, she began to form a smile. Maybe, the giant she-male has a heart after all.