MELISSA'S POV:

"You bitch! How dare you to use my make up? You so badly wanted to use my things huh? Let me get you done with the makeup." The model who is said to be the most beautiful model of the company pulled my hair and started dabbing makeup on my face and her action was so harsh, her nails were scratching on my face. The intensity she was using to dab the blender was so painful and her other hand pulling my hair was making me wince in pain. Tears were flowing without any full stop. I was feeling horrible.

"Here you go Bitch! You're all ready now. See how beautiful you're looking. Hahahahahaha...." She pushed me towards the dressing table such that my hear banged on the edge of the table. I felt a sharp pain on my head. I couldn't help but shed tears in pain, I was feeling as if I'll faint the next moment as my head was spinning because of the bang. With the help of the chair next to me, I somehow managed to stand up using all the energy in me and then my eyes fell upon the mirror on the dressing table and I... couldn't describe the emotions developing inside my heart to see myself in such condition.

My face was painted with the thick layer of foundation that didn't match my skin tone at all and I was feeling my face heavy because of it. My eyes were covered with dark red eyeshadow which wasn't blended at all and mascara spread all over my cheeks because of my tears. My lips and the area around were painted in red lipstick, the dark unblended blush making me look like a joker. There was a wound on the left side of my forehead due to the bang and blood dripping from it. My hair was messy. I was looking so... ugly! I couldn't identify myself, I couldn't believe I was looking at myself! Those tears I was trying so hard to control were now flowing like stream. I felt so humiliated seeing everyone around me laughing at me.

I was just following the orders I was given and that was to check the makeup products. I was ordered to provide a final report on the additional makeup needed to all the models and I was just checking her products. But then she started bullying me and others joined her too. I'm sure they knew that I was just doing my work. Why am I being treated like a trash when all I'm trying to do is hard work? Since the very beginning, I'm trying to devote myself for the job. I've started realizing the satisfaction you get after your hard work succeeds, I've started enjoying the work. The tiredness my body feels when I reach to home after all day of work is so stressful but the sleep I get after all day of hard work has a different magic.

All my life, I used shortcuts to get success and it always worked not until I came here. I had no other option than to work hard here and with the time, I started realizing the importance of self respect you earn with the efforts you make. I felt changes developing in me, I felt myself growing. All I prioritized in my life was fun, men and money but after working for a month here, I've learnt what struggle is. I've learnt that getting successful isn't easy and I'm ready to put all the efforts I have to. But with these bullies and maltreatment I'm facing, I don't know if I'll be able to move ahead in the path of my life. I've left everything behind, my past, my attitude and behaviour just to start a new life. All I want in life is now to make myself successful but I guess the sins I've committed won't let me make my life better.

I looked down immediately when I saw those women laughing at me and the men looking at me in disgust and lust. For the first time in my life, I felt ashamed when a man looked at me with lustful gaze. I just wanted to run away and hide myself away but then a sudden voice dragged everyone's attention including mine.

"WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?"

Everyone turned around to see the source of sound and... it was him! The same man who dragged my attention on the very first day of my office and the same man who I saw again on the central park, Mr. handsome! The moment he saw towards me, I felt so ashamed of myself. What might be he thinking about me when I'm feeling so disgusted with myself? I must be looking like a fool in front of him and he must be feeling disgusted looking at me. I didn't have that courage to face him so I hung my head low to avoid his gaze while. The tears making their own way. My mind was in great mess and I was thinking of running away but suddenly, I saw a hand that held white handkerchief in front of my vision. Gathering all the courage, I tilted my head a little to see who it was and to my surprise, it was him!

"You're head is bleeding, take it." His words didn't have any taunts and mocks, his eyes held no lust or pity. All I could find in his voice and eyes were generosity. "Here.." He pushed the handkerchief even closer towards me and I subconsciously took it from his hand. "Is this what happens in this company?" Everyone's head was hung low and soon the manager came forward to handle the situation.

He warned all of them not to repeat it again and everyone dispersed. He looked at me and smiled a little and walked out with the manager whereas I was so lost to see what actually happened that I even forgot to thank him for what he did for me. Out of all those people, he came forward for my help while the other's were busy on having fun looking at my condition. Out of everyone, he was the one who showed humanity, who behaved like a gentleman. He has a beautiful face, and even more beautiful nature than that. My eyes fell on the handkerchief and a smile crept on my face, a smile that was genuine and carefree which came after a long time.

AIDEN'S POV:

Once the manager dealt with the situation, we moved towards the meeting hall. I don't know why but I felt I've seen that lady somewhere but I don't know where. And on top of that she wasn't looking recognizable so I didn't pay much attention to it. Once everything was discussed, we decided to held a party to celebrate our collaboration after two days. After completing all the formalities, I drove back to office as I had to pick her up to go back to home and I can't wait to see her. I can't wait to be with my wife again, the woman who owns my heart.

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