Maya POV
“Your name is Anya Henry?” Malcolm asked as he reached for my the clipboard which was passed to them, his eyes skimmed over the information, i watched his face for a more broader reaction but his face remained unchanging. What was going on in his head?
“Yes-” he raised his head to stare at me as i replied. It was almost as if he was ready to tear my lie apart and call me out but instead he leaned back in his seat and crossed his hands over his chest.
“Tell us, why do you want to work here?” He asked and the rest of the team remained quiet, Malcolm easily carried the room with his authouritative aura and his hands crossed over his chest as his eyes nailed me.
“I have what your company needs and would love to build an experience with my stay here, both with the company as an organization and the people in it.” i answered smoothly with my eyes still on him.
“I see. Tell us Anya- what did you do before you applied for this job?” He asked and his lips stretched out in a smirk, but i was ready to answer this question. I was prepared for this.
“I worked in an NGO which focused on diversity and culture preservation, i worked as a team lead under one of the guides.” i answered with my voice bold and unshaking, Malcolm leaned foward and crossed his hands together.
“I see, well i think thats all.” My eyes buldged out of my sockets and Malcolm’s colleagues turned to him.
“Wait, what?” the words fell out of my mouth and malcom stared at me. “Thats it?”
“Is there something wrong with the interview?” He asked flipping through the papers.
“U- no- I just-”
“One rule here at Omni corp is that we are precise about what we want and don’t handle things lightly.” he stated pausing to glance up at me.
“I have a question to ask her Malcolm.” Derek said drawing both our attention to him.
“What is your take on loyalty?” It was an out of the blue question but it couldn’t keep me speechless.
“Its an important tool to thrive anywhere, either as a person or an individual, it breaks all laws of morality as it shows where a man’s heart is. When a man signs an oath, he should stay with it until death do him part.” Derek smiled and then he clapped his hands together.
“I like her, so far she has given us answers that are way above the norm and she is pretty intelligent.” Derek said but Malcolm’s gaze was on me.
“Lets take a break, shall we?” He said and slid out of his chair as he walked out of the conference room, my eyes followed him until the doors closed and when i turned back to derek he was staring at me.
“You’re dismissed Anya.” i passed him a small smile and stepped out of the room, while i was about to leave to the waiting area strong hands reached out and grabbed me pulling me into another room. My urge to resisit died down when i stared into Malcolm’s eyes, there was no need to make a scene, especially here.
“What are you doing here Maya?” he said through tight teeth as he trapped me in the corner. I swallowed as i stared up at his face and his cologne ran over me with him being very close.
“What does it look like i’m here for? I’m here for a job Malcolm-” a low dangerous chuckle escaped his lips.
“Don’t play games with me Maya, we both know that you have a JOB-” he emphasized on the job and glared down at me. “And why in the hell is your name Anya Henry?”
“I don’t have to answer to you Malcolm, now let me go.” i said and oushed against his chest to give me space but it was a wrong move on my end as he grabbed my wrist stopping me from pushing hard against his chest.
“Oh you have to if you want to get a JOB here ANYA, now tell me, why are you here?” he repeated firmly not letting go of my hand.
“Its none of your business.” i snapped trying to push against him but it was impossible as he had no intention of letting me go. “I am here because i need a fresh start, i need a job to keep me going and Omni corp just seems to be hiring.” I lied through my teeth while staring at his dark eyes.
“Now, its my turn. Why are you here? I was sure as hell that you weren’t working in any corperate body, so what exactly are you doing here Malcolm.” his grip on my wrist slacked but i don’t pull away instead i follow his eyes and wait for his answer.
“I work here too,” there was no way i could believe that.
“I dont believe you.” i said and he rolled his eyes.
“And i do not care Maya,” he said and walked closer to me. I remained unmoving as i couldn’t let him intimidate me but it was dangerous for him to be this close, my sense were flaring red and so was my heart beat.
“What i do know is that i won’t take it lightly with you, i know who you are and what you are, and if you’re not so careful things will not end however you want it.” his baritone voice loomed in the air.
“Is that a threat?” i asked. Malcolm leaned closer taking me by surprise as i held my breath and his mouth hovered right next to my ear.
“There is only one way to find out.” His words set goosebumps to rake all over my skin, “And trust me Maya, you don’t want to go down that road.”
Chapter FiveSong- AIMED TO KILL- Jade LeMac………………………………………MAYA POV……………I groaned as i opened my eyes and stretched my bones as i got out of bed. I rubbed the sides of my neck and climbed out of the comfortable bed and moved to the windows. The blinds covered them and i pushed them apart as i stared down into the darkness, the sun was yet to rise but there were traces of its light from a far off.I closed the curtains and moved to the bathroom where i washed my face and brushed my teeth. I changed out of my sleeping clothes and put on my sports short and a sports bra, i wiggled into the large black hoodie which covered my upper thighs. I checked my phone for any news or updates but my screen was blank as i received none. I put on my shoes grabbed my headset and phone and stepped out of my room. My eyes scanned over the door opposite me, Malcolms room, i checked on my button lips and walked away.I took the stairs to the h
Chapter SixSong- OUT OF THE BLUE- Fluerie……………………………………..MAYA POV……………“Hold the elevator!!” I yelled as my feets picked up pace and i tucked a loose strand of hair away from my face, i was not late but if i didnt get to the office in the next thirty minutes on my first day then i should be expecting to be fired. I heard the sound of the elevator door and i turned up the corner.My eyes locked with the same man i had left an hour ago, and while his gaze was on me, i watched as his fingers reached out and pressed the button.It took my five seconds to realize that he was closing up the doors. He was closing up the doors.My brows narrowed and i skipped further, hoping to get in the just in time, Malcolm eyes followed me in a cold gaze as the gaze slid shut. I banged my hands on the closed doors but it was all futile. He had intentionally locked the doors on me, i clenched my fists as i tried to think of less ways to murder Malcolm.I sighed and threw my head back lightly.“Are you
Chapter SevenSong- Heartburn- Wafia………………………...MALCOLM POV…………………Maya is a wrecking ball. Chaotic and loud. She is a force that always brings destruction with her and when i spotted her entering the gym from the far end, i couldnt help but stare at her form. She hadn’t nticed me and with that headset on, she was probably getting briefings for whatever she was in the city for.She told me that she was here for a new start, but i knew people like her didn’t ‘do a new start’. They were out to destroy something. I moved from where i stood to one of the benches behind the threadmill, it wasn’t intentional to want to be behind her but i wasn’t going to cower away just because she was here. I would do what i need to do and not think about Maya.My plan didnt work. It looked like i had been staring at her and she caught my gaze. Shit.I moved my eyes away from her and down to the benches where the weights sat. I climbed on, starting my rep, some oart of me thought she would say somethi
Chapter EightSong- Starving- Hailee Steinfeild, Zedd…………………………………………MAYA POV……………I hated it here. I checked my watch as the rest of us got into the elevator. It was closing time and i couldnt wait to peel the clothes away and hit the showers. “So Anya, how was your first day?” I turned to the brunette who had removed her hair from the high ponytail it was in. She wore glasses which sat on the bridge of her nose, she had tucked her tablet to her other arm and held her tote bag in the other.“It was fine,” i replied with a wide smile, but it was a lie. I wasn’t able to move around to find any clue on how to get the first piece of the gem.“It’s fun having another lady around for a change.” She muttered and a low chuckle escaped my lips. She was right, there was a large percentage of male in our department and Mark who had black curly hair rolled his eyes as he turned to me.“Don’t mind her, she is happy because she has someone to invite to sleepovers.” He said and i tried not to
Chapter NineSong- ENEMIES- LAUV…………………………..MAYA POV……………“Did you two date before now?” If i hadn’t been surrpsied with Lucas being here and accessing me with slightly accurate points, his question now had my eyes widen and i wasn’t alone Malcolms face had the same look of resentement for Lucas who thought it was possible.“Hell no!” I said firmly while he reached my table and glared down at me.Lucas amusement spread through his face and he leaned back to stare at me and then Malcolm and then back at me again.“There is not in a thousand way that i would date someone like his kind-” the words slipped out of my mouth before i could cross check, but they had dropped and my eyes widened feeling two pairs of eyes on me.I shuffled in my seat and raised the cup of tea to my lips distracting myself from my slip up. “We did not.” Malcolm clarified and my hands tightened against the ceramic in my hand. I heard a slight beep in the ear bud tucked in my ear and the screen of my tablet ca
Chapter TenSong- TALK- Khalid,(feat Disclosure)……………………………………….MALCOLM POV…………………My hands curled tightly around the leather steering. It was a close call back at the Cafe, i hadn’t expected Lucas to bump into Maya, i hadn’t expected to find her there. I exhaled calmly and watched her through the review mirror, she had her attention on the screen of her device, her eyes glowed and moved expertly.“Why are you taking me home first? We should drop Anya first.” Lucas said from beside me and my gaze shifted back to the road, we were currently on the way to his house.“No, your safety comes first. I don’t want your father chewing on my head when he needs you back home.” I answered stopping at the traffic light. “Besides, Anya and i stay in the same place.Its easier that way.” I could feel Lucas gaze on the side of my face, he had that calculative gaze as he tried to access my decision.“Anya-” he said turning to Maya, she had put her tablet away and her eyes were dimmed. “Are you okay
Chapter ElevenSong- NOW OR NEVER- Halsey…………………………………...MAYA POV……………“I need to speak with you.” I raised my head from the screen in front of me and my gaze landed on Malcolm. He was in a white shirt dress and the sleeves had been rolled up to his elbow.“Why?” i asked with my right brow raised. We were currently at work and it was clear that we shouldn’t be talking to each other yet he was in my cubicle, asking to speak to me.“Just come out here will you?” he said and started to leave but i crossed my hands over my chest and answered.“No.” he stopped and turned back to me with a sigh.“Maya, it’s really important,” he added but i didnt budge, instead i stared at him. It was almost two p.m and i hadn’t seen him today, not back at the gym nor at the elevator.“Mr. Malcolm, what brings you here?” Mary asked cheerily as she skidded over to Malcolms side, his disdain was replace with a ligther expression that made me raise my brow even more.“Oh, i was sent to come get Miss. henry
Chapter 12Song- Dancing with a stranger- Sam Smith, Normani……………………………………………………….Maya POV…………Even with my tight muscles, it didn’t stop me from going all out on the black punching bag, my eyes focused on the material. I hit hard, again and again, the warm air coursed through my body and sweat drippled down my back, my hair swished around my neck and my head swerved.Malcolm. HIT.Tricked. HIT.Me. HIT.I turned around ready to hit the new person who thought it was a great deal to come behind me.“Woah- easy there.” It was Malcolm, my fronw deepened and i threw a kick which he dodged but i didnt stop there, my hands jerked at his head and he managed to block it with his but i had been expecting it right from the start. I pushed back on him, using my legs as i leverage, i kicked them in the air wrapping them around Malcolm’s neck. His eyes widened and when he realized what was going to happen, he stopped fighting and i pushed him to the ground straddling his waist with my arms pres