JANA’S POV
“Hello everyone, I am Melissa and I am the new recruit.” I greeted everyone with a bright smile on my face.
“You are welcome. I am Dana, the head of this team. We have Alicia, Edward, Corey and Britney who are a part of this team.” Dana introduced them to me and they all came to me to give me a handshake.
“So, I am certain you know your work as a fashion designer and that is the same thing we do here, but we have to make sure that we stand out, so that we can beat the other team. And then we would be able to get recognition and be trusted more for trendy outfits, okay?” Dana explained, briefly as she put her hands on her waist.
Looking at her, I could tell her that she had a good fashion sense, even if it was not one that made people think she is gifted or sort, but I admired her and the way she spoke. Being in one of the best companies and meeting cool colleagues, got me stoked.
“Alicia and Edward are in charge of street wears, and with your portfolio, I can see that you are capable of making elegant wears, which is quite perfect, so you will become Britney’s partner, you and Britney will make both elegant and gothic wears and then Corey and I are in charge of making the clothes come into a reality.”
“I do not really understand the last part.” I said, trying to understand what she meant.
‘It means your hands are going to be off the needle. You will be creative in your specialty, draw those designs and then create a miniature sample on a little doll, then Corey and I will make the bigger one, which is turning them into reality.” She explained further and exhaled.
“Oh! I understand better, now.” I said, fiddling with my fingers.
“Alright, so that’s your desk over there. Britney will send the files you need, over to your computer.” She added, then went back to her desk and continued working on her computer.
“Hey.” Britney rolled over to my desk, with her seat.
“Hi.” I gave her a bright smile.
“You do not have to worry about how our boss gave you work as soon as you got here, without even familiarizing in the best way, that’s how she is and we are used to that, but trust me, she is cool.” Britney winked, then gave me a flash.
I knew just what to do with the flash, so I didn’t have to ask questions. Then I got a text message on my phone, it was from the company, which read:
“All new recruits are to come over to the conference room during their break. Thank you.”
I wondered if everyone in the company usually had their break during the same time, but that could be possible and could be one of the reasons they are unified and bring out the best results.
I started working on my first project which was an elegant wear, I had to think of how I wanted the dress to be and I got a few ideas, which I wrote down in my diary.
When it was break, I headed to the conference room, with directions from Britney. When I got there, I noticed that there were up to eight people who were certainly in different categories. Then a man joined us and called our attention.
“Hello everyone, I hope you all are good? I am certain that we all are wondering why we are having a meeting with the CEO. Well, the CEO prefers to have a one on one discussion with his new recruits, that is how it is.” He said, with a smile on his face.
I was beginning to see a few things that made Stefan’s Design Company, stand out. Seeing his recruits could make him know the kind of people they have employed into the company.
A minute later, the CEO entered and to my shock, it was the pervert I met the other day. Could he really be the CEO of this amazing company? That’s when it came back to my memory, he introduced himself as Stefan, but how was I suppose to know he was the one.
What surprised me more was that he was staring at me as he sat on his chair. It was spooky and I was beginning to wonder If he was a pervert CEO. I shrugged off the thought and tried to look away and try my best not to look at him anymore.
“Good day, all of you. I am certain that my secretary has explained why you are here. So, I will not need to go back on that. Now, I want you all to congratulate yourself for being able to get into this company.” He said and then we all clapped ourselves.
People were smiling, but I was smiling awkwardly, because I could feel his gaze, fixed on me.
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Work was really nice today, except for the fact that the pervert had to be the CEO of my most desired company. Since he was the CEO, it was impossible to see or bump into him every day, so it was safe.
“I’ll be leaving work, earlier than usual. Take care.” Dana said, then took her bag and walked out of the office.
“I think it is time we move on to that restaurant, to celebrate Melissa’s welcome.” Britney suggested, with a party mood.
Everyone agreed and it only made me excited, because they were all good to me.
“I’ll be right back. I want to use the restroom, first.” I excused myself, then went to the female toilet.
After using the restroom, I made to wash my hands only to notice that there was a presence here, it felt so awkward. It didn’t feel like a man’s presence and I didn’t know how I felt that was true.
“W..who is there?” I said, in a fearful tone.
Then I began to hear footsteps sounding louder and louder as it came close.
JANA’S POV.“Who is there?” I asked, with my eyes, looking around in fear.“Sorry, did I scare you?” It was the pervert CEO who had appeared in the restroom with me.“What are you doing here?” I asked as I held myself tight.“I’m not here to hurt you.” He said, looking like he was concerned.“You are in the female’s restroom!” I shouted as I reached the end of the restroom.Then he looked around like he knew nothing about where he was. “Oh, my goodness. I’m sorry.” He apologized, then left the restroom.My heart was still racing and I was clueless on what to do. Was he really a pervert? Why is it me he has his eyes on? I left the restroom and walked quickly to the office where I met the others, waiting for me.“Uhm… Sorry I took time.” I apologized, with my hands, shaking as I picked up my bag.“It’s fine.” Britney said, with a smile on her face and then, she hung her hand around my shoulders.Edward had a car, so we all hopped in and he drove us to the restaurant.~“Cheers!” Ever
STEFAN'S POV.I knew this was going to be a problem, if I let her go with this information. Then I picked her up and she was shivering, in fear.Then I held her tight.“You saw none of my werewolf powers. You only saw how I fought with him with good skills and then he got knocked out.” I said, using my vampire powers to hypnotize her. Then I knocked her out and then lodged her in a hotel room and went back to my house. I removed my tie and sat on the couch, staring into blank space and the first thought that came to my mind was Jana. I needed to be in her life and it just seemed that every way I tried to come closer, was wrong to her.~MELISSA’S POVThe next day, I went to work, ready to take on my project. As I got to work, I greeted everyone, with a smile, and before I could have my seat. That same man who addressed us before the CEO, walked in.“Miss Melissa?” He called my name, then walked out.I looked at my colleagues, then followed the secretary.‘Sorry if you may have found
MELISSA’S POV.“Melissa! Melissa!” I could hear my name, being called, but it wasn’t loud. My eyes began to open little by little. Had I fainted?Edward picked me up gently and I staggered a bit, but he was there to hold me tight. He held me tight and then I rubbed my eyes and opened it, only to find him looking at me, with worry.“Are you sure you are fine? Come, let’s get to the clinic.” He said, with worry, written all over his face.“I’m…I’m fine. I…I can walk on my own.” I said as I tried to walk on my own, but staggered back into his arms.“You see? I do not think you are fine. Let’s get you to the clinic.” Edward said, then drove me to the clinic.~“You are fine. You probably just need rest.” The nurse said, with a smile.I couldn’t explain what had happened to me, neither did I understand what happened. But why did I pass out over that? Something seemed fishy, but I guess I really needed rest just as the nurse said.While Edward was driving me back home, I looked at him. He
MELISSA'S POVI got to the restaurant and I saw Layla looking around like she expected that I ought to have been there, since a while ago."Melissa. You came in late, why is that?" She asked, staring at me suspiciously."That wasn't intentional, so stop giving me that expression. You won't believe what just happened.""What just happened?" She asked, inquisitively."Well, I bumped into this pride filled woman at the entrance and she said I scratched her bag, which was a limited edition and then she asked me to pay the money back." I explained as I sipped my drink, still not believing that the woman had placed a debt on me that easy."O.M.G. Those kind of people are really bad luck. What then happened?""Surprisingly, the CEO threatened her never to treat his employees, lowly anymore except she is done having a business with him." I added, with a smile on my face."Oh, my goodness. That's so cool. Mr. Stefan is really a cool man. If he can fight for his employees, how much more his wom
STEFAN’S POVSeeing as she left in such a hurry, was disturbing. It didn’t seem like good news either. I dropped my fork and took up my suit and headed towards my car as fast as I could, so I wouldn’t lose track of her.Thankfully, I caught sight of her. She was running to wherever she was going to and I just followed her slowly at the back. A few minutes later, she got to her destination, I presume. Everywhere looked scattered, it looks like they had thrown her friend’s belongings away, then I used my wolf ears to eavesdrop, which I knew was wrong, but this was Melissa’s case. I am always more than interested on her case.“Oh, my goodness. How could she do this at night?” She gasped, with her hands, covering her mouth.~I watched as they conversed regarding the house issues until she went into her house, angrily. So, it was her, owing house rent, afterall. I drove off, back to my house and thought of what to do. There was no way I could give her landlady the money, because word woul
MELISSA’S POV“What is going on? How is this missing? What am I going to do now?” I said to myself, with tears, filling my eyes up.I sat down, feeling depressed. It was one of the personal projects I have worked on that made me happy and even Stefan had encouraged me to put it up. Just when I decided to, I can’t find my clothes now. I knew I had lost the chance, so I accepted my fate and went back to the event.“Wow, the competition is quite tough. Both the teams have put up their best and it is hard to choose, but I feel there is still one more cloth that Team A hasn’t shown us. That could help us to decide finally.” Stefan said, searching for me and at that moment, I felt like covering my face.What was I going to say? Dana would think I had told him about the cloth, behind her back, probably for favoritism and when he finds out that I can’t find it, he might think that I was only looking for an excuse, but that isn’t a problem. He had already increased my interest in putting up m
STEFAN’S POVI was glad that Melissa had won the show off event. I was going to use the time we would spend together, to know more about ourselves. I stayed at the balcony and watched the quiet street.Where would be best to plan for our outing, I needed to find a place that would make her feel comfortable with me and I needed her to remember who she was. Every day, I could feel the mate bond between us and it made my patience, become thin and thin that I really want to have her as soon as possible.I remembered how bright her smile was, when I congratulated her for coming out as the winner of the show off event.~Flashback~“Congratulations, Melissa. How do you feel, emerging as the winner of this event?” I asked her, with a smile on my face.“I feel so good. I wasn’t expecting this and this is thanks to you for encouraging me to go for it.” She smiled brightly at me.“That’s why it is good to always believe in yourself, regardless of how the situation is turning out or whatever what
MELISSA’S POV“I heard that. Who said you can’t have fun with your boss? Let’s have today and make the best out of it.” He said, with a smile and walked towards the water.I followed him, fiddling with my hands and unsure of how to act around him. As we got to the water side, my attention was caught by a couple who were having fun and it made me to remember my father and mother who died in a car accident.Suddenly, water splashed on my face and I looked at the direction in which it came from and to my surprise, it was Stefan who splashed the water at me. He was smiling widely, with his nice set of teeth showing. I giggled.“Okay Melissa. Let’s forget he is the boss and enjoy today.” I said to myself and then ran towards him, beaming with smiles.“Be careful. You could slip.” He chuckled as he tried to run from me.I laughed out loud because I was excited. “If you are able to catch me, I will grant you a wish of yours and if you don’t, you will grant me a wish.” He said, with a smile