How? How could this be?
And why me?Haven't life given me enough trauma that I have to face this now?I can't believe it!I realise that I'm still standing looking at him like a hungry old lady who’s craving some action in her life. I could not speak a single word now. Fu*k this.As soon as I build the courage to speak, He starts walking towards me.My heart starts pounding as if I know what’ll happen next and, God I’ll be lying if I say I do not want to cause any “scene like a romance movie” where you fell in love with the dirties sexiest man ever.But something happens. He walks right past me.He slips into his chair and looks directly at me saying, “take a seat. Miss May.”How is that even possible? No man has ever had this kind of behaviour with me after I’ve slept with him. And the kind of behaviour he’s showing? It is totally different from last night. He was a completely different person.Was it just the drinks? Or was he really into me? Or was he only there for me for s*x?It doesn't matter now. I guess I just have to listen to what he has to say.I sit down in front of him and wait for him to speak.He stays silent for a while as if he’s observing my body language.“Let’s start shall we?” He says.Sure, Mr Ramsey, I reply.The reason I called you here is that I needed to meet you in person. Before handing this tough position to you I have to make sure you got what it takes.So, anytime you’re ready.What? I think to myself.How the hell is he acting like this? I mean the one woman with whom you had the most dominant night you can ever have is sitting in front of you and you’re acting all, professional? How!I have to admit his presence was enough to make me nervous and now I have to speak paragraphs to show my worthiness.Fu*k me.I take a deep breath and gather what’s left in my mind and start speaking.The reason that I know that I’m perfect for this job is that I know I would be perfect for it. I’m a well-oriented person and I do my tasks within deadlines.I do well with others and I know that if I do a task assigned to me with full passion I would do it no matter what happens“You would know”, what the f*ck did I just say?Did I recall him accidentally, on purpose, about last night?I close my eyes in embarrassment and feel like total crap.I blew this interview and I very well know it.“I’ll escort myself out” is the only sentence that could come out of me.I start to stand up but surprisingly he stops me by giving me a hand sign.His eyes stare into mine, then they land on my deep glossy red lips as if he’s rewinding what happened between the two of us.He takes a deep breath and asks me to sit.“Please, take a seat.”Here’s that dominant voice I was talking about, he knew his way yesterday I guess he was just trying to remember how unimaginative he was.Of course, I need to get my stuff together, opportunities like this do not come with open hands.I have seen your record, of course. I have seen and also talked to the company’s manager you worked for before.With the experience you have in this field, I can say for sure you won’t be a disappointment for us.Don’t make me regret this.“Wait what, did I f*cking get the job?”Are you saying that I?You start on Monday, be on time.“He gets up, straightens his suit and tightens his tie while he looks at me.He smiles with confidence and shows professionalism like he’s welcoming me for having me on board.I sit there in silence trying to process the situation.I look back from my seat, watching him go.He stops, turns and slides both his hands into his pockets.“Miss May?”Yes? I reply.“This job consists of not having personal relationships with any of the staff or those with a much higher post, I think you get my point.”He smirks at me, almost giving me a devilish look as if he’s toying with me. Like he wants me to take the first step without making me realise. It’s like he’s manipulating me into doing a crime that I do not want to do.I scoff, before I could say anything he gives me one last look.“Miss May, it’s been a pleasure to have you on board.”He walks out.That’s it? He does not even escort me out?This isn’t professional.That’s crazy son of a b-——- at home with Natalia——-GENIUS!He’s a goddamn genius! Says Natalia.I mean, you totally screwed up the Interview of course but he gave you a chance to do better.And you’re sitting here blaming that hot son of the hottest devil? How!I don’t know, Nat.I guess I just…You just what?You have to control your inner hooker, Angelica.The life you had before is nothing like this one.You can’t mess this up okay?Promise me you won’t do anything stupid.“I hate it when she’s right.”She is right though, my life now is going on a totally different track from my last life. And I can not SCREW THIS UP.—beep beep—I check my phone, looking at a text from a number I don’t recognise that well.“Congratulations on the new job. I’ll be there soon.”Ps - remember me?What the f*ck?Are you sure you don’t know who that is? Asks Nat.Of course. I reply.I don’t know how they got my number or who this person is.All I know is I won’t Give a damn about it.Well, as stupid as it sounds it can be your secret lover texted you from his office.Wait what? Do you think Jonathan is texting me?I ask.Well, given you two having the worst tension in the whole history today, he might want to have one last fling with that body of yours.I seriously can’t realise if you’re just being nice or being flirty. I say as I make my way to my room.Oh come on, you know it’s true. She follows up behind me.I slip into bed and Look at that text again.I see Nat leaning against the door, crossing her arms and looking straight at me.Okay, jokes apart. Whoever he is, don’t try and do something foolish okay?You’ve got a great life and a nice job now. You can’t have distractions.If you want a relationship, be in a real one.Can I go to sleep now?Nat scoffs and rolls her eyes at me before s
I rush back home as quickly as I could. I start to panic like I first did when I was four. "This can't be happening", I think to myself. I was careful. that life behind me long ago. I was so f*cking carefulI sit on the sofa, trying to take it all in. And all I could think of is.He found me, Roger found me.I rush to the kitchen take out the bottle of wine, and start drinking, just to convince myself that I can solve this. As soon as the liquor starts hitting me, I instantly start to get all these flashbacks of my childhood. About my father, his brother, Being screwed up by my aunts and them finally at my worst nightmare."Roger".I get a text from Nat asking me where I was. Living with her sure made me feel safe. If I don't revert to her for more than an hour, she goes all Hard to tackle detective throwing her sweet self away. If I tell her what I just saw today? She's gonna toss all the hard work she did living in California and asks us to move to another place just for my securi
It's been almost a week since I last saw him.From that day, Nat has been picking up and dropping me off every single day, Juts to know whether I safely reached my workplace or not.I couldn't ask for more. No one knows what I'm going through.Yes, I could go to the police. But the only bullsh*t that I will have to face is the lack of evidence.I would have turned him in long before I found out about his true colours. Let's just say I wasn't brave back then. Thinking about Moving here to California gave me the spirit that I need to build as soon as I knew this was wrong. But I guess changing my real Identity was not enough.I didn't see Jonathan the past week as well. All I knew is that Cooper Inc's throwing a big ball for their new merging and cooperation with "Zala Enterprises". All I knew about it was they were all fashion based and they were having a fashion show as a thank you and welfare of both parties.And of course, I was invited.Nat strictly forbids me from going there alon
"Why me? Huh?""What could I possibly have for you? I'm a nobody, Roger. Nobody." I shout at him."You were everything that I needed in my life, My sweet Angel." He starts stepping forward slowly covering the distance between us.Well, You better back off or else...Or else what? You're gonna call the police? Or you're going to run away just like the last time you did.He steps forward instantly, grabbing my arm so hard I could almost feel each one of my nerves getting pressed."Do you really think you would fly your way to California like that?" What? Was I not good enough for you?"You were a creepy bastard that's what you were!"I knee him in the groin and I run back towards the door. I hold the door handle, trying to open them, but they are locked from the inside.I scream for someone to help me, continuously looking back if he recovered from the knee-kicking pain.I try to go the other way but he instantly catches up to me, Roger pushes me onto the wall, grabs my neck, choking me
Nat makes us both a hot cup of coffee as she hands out our cups. She sits down right in front of me and stares at me, trying to get to talk now. "So?" "So what?" "What happened, Angie?" "Nothing happened, okay? Will you just let it go?" I get up in frustration as I never wanted to have this conversation in front of Ethan. But I guess he's just as involved as he is now. "Let this go? I called you and your phone was switched off, I tried to call your office number and there were no answers, I finally get a call back from you and you tell to drive back home?" Do you think that I'm gonna be okay like this? Pretending as if nothing happened? How can you even ask me that? "Alright, God. I'm sorry okay? I shout at her instantly regretting that I shouldn't." I look at Ethan who realised that I wanted him to go outside so I could talk to Nat alone. "I'll be outside on the balcony," he says as he walks out of the room. ------After a few minutes-------- "Hey" I come up from
"Why are you still so hung up on it?!" Ask Nat. Because it just doesn't add up. "What? What exactly does not add up?" I don't get it, Angie. You should be resting, you should be thinking about what actions can you take to be safe from that sh*thole. And you're here you are on your laptop looking into your Boss's background? What good will that do to you? I don't know okay? I just... I need to see. "Fine, I just.. I'm just gonna go back to sleep, It's been a hectic day." I'm sorry. Nat goes back into her room without giving me a second look. Maybe she's right. I don't know what good will it do for me. I just knew in my heart that I had to find out. ----Beep beep---- My phone rings as I see a text from an unknown number. My heart starts to pound again as if I'm having an attack. I tap on the text and I read. "Hey, I hope you're alright. I just heard what happened at the parking. You want to talk?" PS: It's Jonathon. Ugh, It's only been two weeks and h
The night is finally here. Everyone walks through the red carpet, getting out from their limo and god knows how many highly expensive vehicles. I for one, came in a cab with Nat. Honestly, I do like cars with attractive features and facilities but I'm not someone who would show them off.I'm not assigned to anything right now. And I see that most of us are not. What? Is this another red flag for Ethan Cooper? Who does he hire to do this stuff for him? I do see Mai with his "friend" who I sure can understand is not just a friend and means more to her. But for him I can only say, he's enjoying the attention he's getting. Does the so-called girlfriend earn more? I could see why he was with her. I feel sorry for you, Mai.An attractively cute waiter, who seems to be Italian, comes with a tray of wine glasses on top."Is this Sula?" Ask Nat."Yes, Senorita." Yes, Italian.He winks at Nat as she bites her lips. I look at her rolling my eyes."What? Can't I have some fun either? Says Nat." O
"I walk back to the party, clenching my hands. I couldn't take this anymore. I wasn't afraid that 'Roger' was still stalking me, I was afraid that this time it wouldn't do him any good. I was sick and tired of being played every single day of my life. I was so stupid for losing control over what I could do. I knew I could fight but I got scared and let that bitch try to manipulate me. But I won't let this happen now, and Never again!"Where did you go?" Ask Natalia."Oh, Nowhere, I just wanted some air." I revert. "Are you sure, You..""I'm fine, Nat, don't worry." I cut in between her. "I'm fine, Nmat, don't worry." I cut in between her. t I just couldn't let anyone see what my true emotions are. Apart from the person or 'Roger', who sent that text, they are right about something, I can't trust anyone. The ceremony starts, and everyone gathers in a big circle as the waiter brings out this big 5 story cake. I see Jonathan with Juliana, he crosses his gaze with me, I try not to me