Stella's point of view continues...
I rubbed my eyes vigorously several times to make sure whether it was him or not, while he stood there leaning against the glass window smirking at me deviously. “You are not hallucinating me Miss Miller. Stop rubbing your eyes" My stomach cramps with desirous feelings as he walked towards me taking a seat in the adjacent chair rather than sitting in his own.
Words were like sleeping inside my mouth not ready to escape, my throat had eventually gone dry while eyes could not let the sight of him go away. It seemed like he will disappear if I even try to blink my eyes. After few seconds tear drops started appearing in the corner of my eyes since I was torturing them not blinking.
“Ughh you girls!" I heard his voice as he removed his handkerchief from the left pocket of his coat, he lent in near me wiping away my tears that were going to fall down. “Drink this water and do blink your eyes… I told you already I am not your hallucination I am for real… Want to see? See." He chipped locking the hair strands behind my right ear, our faces were really close that I could listen to his heart beats when his hot breaths hit my cheek.
I looked away as the telephone kept on his table rung. He swiftly rose reaching for the received.
“ Ohh Amy, I already told you turn them down… I don’t want to give my deal to the people who doesn’t even know how to impress me. You know she was disgusting!" I incredulously stared him with confusion written all over my face. Which sort of impression was he taking about? And who could be the She? I nod my head negatively trying to maintain a straight face. “ Yeah… I will see after that meeting. Sure"
Turning towards me he sat in his chair asking for my file. “ I’ve heard a lot about you Miss Miller, if I am not wrong than you have won the youngest desingers award last year, haven’t you?" I opened my mouth to reply when another question came.
"Ohh you were called by the Vicia faba firm my rival and equally famous brand! May I know what made you come here, miss Miller?" He closed my file, his fingers played with his pen as he waited for my answer.
“Umm Sir who doesn’t know you and your achievements, during the years of the course I have always wished to work under you. There is no Hollywood celebrity left who did not wear your designed attires! Your brand comes first in the fashion industry, it will be an honour for me to work as your employee" His bright smile had somewhere conveyed me that I was selected but then also I waited for his answer.
Whereas he was really impressed with my biased answer. “ hmm I must appreciate your words miss Miller! You could have been a good politician if not a designer." I bit my tongue nervously getting caught but that was true.
I have been dreaming to be a part of this leading brand. “ Coming to your achievements and the job I would say... Your talent deserves appreciation and I would be happy to hire you." Crossing my fingers to hear an answer of my interest I keenly and hopefully grimaced his face while holding my heart. “Who would not want a talented and energetic worker like you? Your talent can take us on other level of success. Miss Miller, you are selected however not for the assistant designer’s post but the lead designer, congratulations! "
I was for a moment stilled, I couldn’t believe on my own ears. Did I just listen him giving me the lead designer’s Post? I was too inexperienced to be one, does that mean I will be near him as long as I am in the office building and this firm.
Ohh Jesus this was unanticipating!!!
“ Thank you so much sir, I assure you I’ll try to give my best" I replied while he just smiled at me with a sly smirk, he should be a hero if not a boss, he is perfect.
“My assistant will give you all the necessary instructions and also the files of the design we are working now on. There are some defects in the designs I want you to come with innovative ideas and mend those designs okay" He got busy with his lap top while I stood up to leave, but before I could take q step forward towards the door he huskily exclaimed.
“Did I ask you to leave miss Miller?" I quickly turned around watching him look different, his eyes bore into mine soo dangerously that for a second my heart skipped. “ Did I tell you to leave!" He shouted this time making me jump in fear.
“ I am.. I am sorry sir, I.. I thought I should take your leave" I fumbled as he rose from his chair, with quick steps he approached me.
“ Never leave my cabin unless I don’t tell you to, I hate people who disobey me!" Suddenly his eyes grew darker making me feel uncomfortable under his gaze, his voice sounded so possessive and claiming.
I adjusted my pencil skirt while he place has hand behind me on the wall, I have not realised we were now standing against the wall. “ You are not supposed to leave until I say, is that clear to you miss Miller?" I quickly yet slowly nodded my head in yes bowing my head down having no courage to match his eyes.
“ You are joining from today only, go back to the receptionist she will tell you where to go, and make sure next time you obey me okay! You may leave now “… He removed his hand from the wall taking few steps backwards while I stood straight fidgeting with my file. When I looked at his face, he seemed the same calm and rational like the way he was fifteen minutes ago.
I quickly pushed the door running out of it while he kept standing there. On my way towards the reception I realised a pair of finely dressed women staring me unbelievably when few words hit my ears from their whispers.
"See she is the one, boss has selected her this time. I will pray to the lord to give her patience"
Passing the receptionist a chaste grin I moved ahead while my mind wondered, What does that mean???
Max's point of view…She walked out of my cabin few minutes back. Such a poor little soul she is! How I am going to handle her with ease. Those moments, when she showed me her different shades.Her those strawberry coloured lips. Ahh! They are edible, but she can’t be tamed so easily. Her eyes have their own spell, but she is naive and I never got one!“Sir, Patrick Dawson is here himself. I think the matter is very crucial! The meeting will start within 15 minute”My P.A's voice echoed on the intercom.“Mia, send Miss Miller in my cabin and until I come to the conference Hal, you handle the meeting” I ordered her.“But Sir, they are the leading partner of our company who provides the best raw materials to us. Making them wait means, our competitors would try to break our deal in mid term" Mia worriedly spoke.“Mia, there is no one who can challenge our mon
Stella's point of view...Staying inside the bosses room was more like dealing with my death before dying. Trust me, it was freaking impossible keep myself calm during that time when he was so close to me. My breaths have gone uneven just by looking at his devilishly handsome face. There was no way that I could stop my body from going haywire under his gaze.How can he be so extremely controllable and dominating!He was doing both to me but I don't get one thing, why is he showering me with his attention like this?Have not I just joined his empire?Am I not a fresher with zero percent experience and a nervoused appearance?Then why on land is he behaving so good with me. Why does he want me to call him by his name and not, a boss?There are so many questions in my head against him. No doubts that he is hot and charming, I am in fact blessed with amazing
Third person's point of view...After Stella walked away from the canteen with his secretary Mia, she was greeted by Max in the way only. He smiled at her saying, "Hope you are prepared Miss. Miller. Come on, follow me. Mia, get me a cup of coffee please" he directed his secretary with a smile.After walking for a few minutes they stopped before the elevator. He pressed the button of eighteenth floor as they got inside. Neither of the two spoke in the lift. But as the doors of the elevator unlatched, Stella's heart beat skipped. "It is okay, come on. Don't be scared." he spoke in a bossy tone.Soon she entered inside after him in the conference room, her heart felt like throbbing way more faster than ever when her eyes spotted the crowded hall filled up with fifty plus people seating on an oval shaped discussion table.Every one of them were dressed in three-piece suits from men to women, the light of the
Stella's eyes blurred with tears, she fixed her gaze on the lifeless body of the girl whom she saw few moments ago, barging in her meeting and screaming on her new boss crazily.She felt her heart thumping maniacly as her eyes trailed down her body over the floor, at her dripping blood.She felt her head spinning and pegs going jelly. Her eyes watered watching the scene before her while her boss spoke, "Take everyone out and call the police!" The four guards obeyed to his words and pushed all the employees out.When they reached to Stella, Max bit his lower lip as their eyes met. He could see a glint of an unknown emotion playing withing her eyes. And for a moment it felt like, that emotion was 'doubt' she was doubting him."Excuse me ma'am, please stand out with the others. Please." One of the four guards came forward and hence Stella's eyes from Max's face diverted.She also exhaled the
Stella's point of view...My head was throbbing as if someone had hit me with a hammer.The cold evenings breeze was not helping either. Whatever happened today was not less than a scene of drama.I stood stuck to the wall outside the washroom while the four guards who led all of us (the employees) outside of the washroom stood shielding the area.Not my head alone but my heart was also throbbing inside my chest while those lifeless eyes staring at the ceiling of Tisha flashed across my own eyes. It is truly unbelievable that the woman who ruined my meeting fifteen minutes ago was lying dead in the room!Moreover I witnessed someone being stabbed. The litres of blood oozing from her body wars not leaving the sight of my eyes.Not directly but Tisha's face was not leaving my sight and the possibility of my few hours boss killing her was another reason which did not let me rest in ease. How cozi
His lips quivered like he had something to tell nevertheless just like how I did in the washroom inside, I avoided him. My cheeks burned as I can sense his gaze was on me. He was just looking at me and I do not know why!My eyes were burning and I wanted to cry but damn, I could not. I drank my tears trying to be strong in front of the world. All I wanted right now was just to go away from here and never come back.Dream job!Sarcasm hit me, well that it was for me until the morning. I woke up with great and new energy and prepared myself for the interview.It was my dream to get a place in Array & Thrice company but after today, I just feel like running away and never coming back. Megan was wrong, my boss was not accused by the media in false cases, they were indeed right.And after seeing Tisha, it was proved he was hiding something that was not known to the world.My boss has
The day was tiring. The cab stopped in front of my building. I paid the driver and rushed to my apartment. I badly needed a cold shower to calm my brain down.The door was locked it means Megan had still not returned. With shaking hands I somehow unlocked the door with spare key and turned the lights on. Ripping my clothes off of my body, I turned the water tap on.The water was mild and I sank myself in the bathtub. This is my favorite place after my bed. I still could not erase those images off my head."Could Max Stokes really kill her?"This question rotated once withina minute."But he was in the meeting with all of us!"I answered my own question."May be he ordered someone to fulfill his task!"After the good bath of thirty minutes my aching muscles relaxed but the headache became more worse. So after changing into my grey s
Third person's point of view...The alarm rang in the early morning hence irritating Stella's peaceful sleep.It was not that peaceful, yet she managed to fall in slumber after she recalled the good moments of her life as a student.Indeed, college life is the best phase of our lives! It gives us immense memories to rejoice in the future and die happily with them as we grow older.And luckily, those same old college memories only became the reason for her sleep and Stella finally called it a night.She yawned stretching her arms out, her eyes were paining badly. She cried before falling asleep because of some sour memories of her personal life. It was going great recalling the college life until she reminisced that day when her dadda had come to the college with her brother as chief guests.Flashback...The Brilliant Academy, located in the Boston city, was