"Pleaseeeeee."

"No."

The brown haired woman leans back on her chair, puffing out her cheeks as she crosses her arms across her chest, "C'mon, don't be a stick in the mud. At least do it for Erwin."

Long story short, Hanji, a woman who works in the research department of the Ackerman Company, known as one of Levi's friends, asked Levi to attend her wedding, which will be held tomorrow. Of course, Levi refused, since it's considered too sudden and could ruin his agenda.

It is Erwin Smith that Hanji will be married to, and this makes Levi think twice.

"Fine."

Hanji grins widely, "Now that's the shorty I know !" She cackled a laugh before taking a bite of her lunch. Levi narrows his cold eyes.

"Don't call me that, shitty glasses."

"Oh ! I almost forgot !" Hanji's attitude quickly turns into a serious demeanor, "Important guests will be there, and one of them is Dot Pixis, so I suggest you use this chance to make company relations with them. Erwin was the one who decided to invite them."

The raven haired man nods, and then begins to take a sip of his exclusive black tea.

They're currently having lunch at the Dauper Restaurant, which is a five star restaurant at the south part of Rose city.

"Speaking of marriage, when will you get yourself a girl, Levi ?" Hanji inquired.

He locks his gaze on her, "Never. Don't even dream of it."

"Aaah.." She groans, "there you go again, shorty. You need to spice up your life, find a girl that could make your day brighter ! You know, if you keep this up, your co-worker will start assuming that you're making out with a broom."

"You better watch your mouth, four eyes."

"So, there's this girl," Hanji ignores his threat, "Her name is Petra, she's the daughter of the Ral Company. And let me tell you, she's so frickin hot, men are always after her. And, a little bird told me that lately she has set her eyes on you. I don't know what she sees in a clean freak like you, but- THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO FIND YOUR LOVE LIFE-"

"I'm calling Erwin." Levi cuts her off as he fishes out his phone from his blazer pocket.

Hanji stops rambling, "Eeeeh ?? Why ??" she whined. The short man only gives her a sharp and menacing glare.

"You're being so fucking loud, my ears hurt, and you're causing a damn ruckus here. That’s why." He simply stated.

--

Upon seeing her boss has returned, (Y/n) quickly rises from her seat behind the desk and bow.

Levi doesn't even bother to spare a glance at her, he just walks straight to his office and closing the double door behind him. Leaving the lady a bit confused.

"I guess Mr. Ackerman is in a bad mood right now, he just had lunch with Ms. Zoe after all," she murmured.

Her desk is placed right in front of Levi's office, think of it like a receptionist desk. So whenever Levi returns or comes out from his office, she'll always be there to greet him and the things he needs. Oftentimes Levi also summons her to his office in case he needs her to do a specific favor.

Speaking of the devil, a small black device on her desk beeped. It's Levi's signal for her to come into his office.

(Y/n) straightened her skirt before entering his office. She stops right in front of Levi's desk and bows, folding her hands in front of her thighs politely, "What can I do for you, sir ?"

"Find a dress for yourself. You're coming with me tomorrow to Hanji and Erwin's wedding." He pushes a black credit card towards her. (Y/n) bit her lip a little. This has become a habit of his everytime they have to go to attend a formal event. No matter how many times he had told her to use his money to buy the things she needs, (Y/n) always felt quite uncomfortable since she rarely uses other people's money.

‘It's part of your grooming as my secretary’

That was what Levi said when she once tried to refuse his credit card.

Nodding nervously, (Y/n) accepts the card with both hands, "Do you want me to prepare a newly wed present for Ms. Zoe and her soon to be husband, sir ?"

He only nods before waving off his hand, telling her that she's dismissed.

(Y/n) bids him a bow before leaving his office and makes her way back to her usual desk, proceeding to finish her work where she left off. Those slender fingers dance on the keyboard as her eyes are locked to the monitor, accepting emails from a wide variety of companies and clients, arranging meetings, et cetera.

"Pssst !"

She stops typing, trying to identify who was calling for her. Until she spots a pair of yellow eyes and a bald head.

"Connie ? What are you doing here ? And why are you sneaking up like that ?" (Y/n) asked her co-worker, who happened to be a part of the planning division.

Connie turns his head left and right, checking the situation beforehand, "Come and gather around with the rest now !" He whisper yelled, "Sasha brought us cookies, so she ordered me to fetch you. Everyone is getting free cookies from her right now."

"Cookies ?" (Y/n) laughs a little, "I can just take my share later you know."

"But they're Duchess Cookies !! Duchess Cookies, (Y/n). I repeat-"

The lady rises from her seat, "Count me in." A dark aura emanating from the secretary, for she's too excited about the cookies. Duchess Cookies !! The most expensive cookies in the world !! (Y/n) will not let this chance slip.

Together, she and Connie head towards the planning division workspace. A medium sized room with cubicle workspace. It's a division that requires teamwork most of the time so it's normal to work in a rather open space like that.

"Ah ! (Y/n) ! Good timing ! Here, the last one is for you." Sasha hands her a luxurious looking box that contains cookies that probably cost everyone's kidneys.

The black haired lady gasps, "Holy shi- Did you steal this ? One of these costs $1,000.."

"Hey ! Of course I don't. My neighbour just got back from an overseas travel and he just happened to bring back too much of.. these expensive cookies. I don't even want to know how he managed to afford all of them, but the point is, he gave me a lot."

Connie cups his hands around his mouth, "You guys better hide your cookies if you don't want vice president Ackerman to find them. If he ever finds out we're slacking off because of sweet treats, then kiss your goodbye to this job."

"How about I make my shoes kiss your face, Mr. Springer ?"

Everybody in the financial division room jolt up upon hearing that cold voice, including (Y/n). They quickly bow at the vice president himself, who's standing at the door with his arms crossed, "You should've told me if you have matters to talk about with the planning division team, Ms. (L/n)." His steel blue eyes bore into her bowing figure.

"My apologies, Mr. Ackerman. Seeing that you're looking for my assistance, is there something that needs to be taken care of ?"

Levi hummed deeply, "Yes. After I'm done with Erwin's discussion this afternoon, Send me the last report of yesterday's meeting." He said with a voice that held authority.

She nods, "Yes sir."

With that, the short CEO takes his leave. Sasha let go of the breath that she didn't realize she was holding, relieved that vice president Ackerman didn't ask what the commotion was about.

"So, where's the others ? Armin, Eren, Mikasa, and Jean." (Y/n) asked.

"They're having a meeting with the technical division team. It should be over soon."

"I see.. Well then, we better have a taste of these heavenly treats that Sasha brought for us !" (Y/n) smiles as Connie and Sasha pump their fist in the air. Soon, they found themselves munching on the cookies.

------ Meanwhile ------

"Levi."

His blue eyes held a solemn look as he stared at his friend.

"You have to find yourself a girl."

"...."

Levi rolls his eyes, "I see that shitty glasses' mind has rubbed off on you."

"Ah, Hanji talked about this with you earlier ?" Erwin's question was replied with a single nod from the shorter man. "You've reached this..stage of age, Levi. It's time for you to find something that'll spark your life other than work-"

"Cleaning."

The blonde sighs, "This is no joking matter, Levi."

"Who said I was joking about cleaning ?" Levi retorted. "I don't need a slut or a bitch in my life that'll only ask for money and sex-"

"Levi."

Erwin's sharp tone was enough to bring Levi to a stop, "Don't talk about women like that. Have respect for ladies please." Levi only crosses his arms.

"Tch. This conversation is going nowhere. Here I thought you were going to discuss work."

"Aside from work, your life is also important, Levi. Look, I'm not pushing you or something but the sooner you can find true happiness in your life, the better. Mark my words. It affects your work too. Do you actually plan on handling this company by yourself until your hair turns grey ?"

"Yes. Now screw off eyebrows, I have important shits to do rather than talking about love." Levi said as he rises from the sofa he was sitting on and made his way to his working desk. Erwin sighs, his attempt to have a talk with Levi about his own future failed. With no further words, Erwin excuses himself and exits Levi's office.

That's right. Levi's office has its own guest room. Along with a private meeting room, restroom, and everything else.

Behind his posh working desk, Levi spins on his swivel desk, staring at the large window.

'Damn that couple, keep pursuing me to get married already.. Tch.’