VELDANA

My confidence suddenly came crashing as my eyes softens while I faked a smile.I can't miss this opportunity because I want to be miss right.

She raised her chin up like she has won.

"Look at you. Now where's that bravery? You leech, you fend off from people like us..."

"You're mistaken, you need people like us to survive" I cut in, holding that dignity in me as I stepped back.

She looked like a steam of fire as she closed up that space between us. Her eyes brawled at me as she scorns at me.

"Watch how I kick you out of here. Security!!" She barked but that didn't make me cower as we stared at ourselves in a heated stare.

And yes, after here, I'd throw myself on the bed and sob but right now, it's only right to feed her the truth.

Just as she had given that order, two bouncers out of nowhere came out.

To worsen it, no one here cared, why should they?

The bouncers held me side by side yanking me away from her.

"You on blonde, you'd take her place as veldana" she ordered with an evil grin at me as the girl she referred to scurried closer to her.

She made me watch that before the bouncers dragged me away. I tried to writhe out of their hold but doing that was futile.

Once they got to the exit door, they threw me out like a piece of garbage.

My legs twisted and a major fall from that impact would have gotten my head slamming the steps down but then, I felt a hand holding out to me and my body slammed on something hard yet comfy.

I pant softly with terror in my eyes, my hair came crashing down, stupid hair but the fragrance from this stranger dealt with my nose.

Slowly, I tilted my head to have a glimpse of who caught me.

I gasped, blinked at the familiar face hovering just inches from me. That cologne and a touch that always makes me quiver.

“Whoa, easy there,” he said, lightly like the first night. His arms were around my waist as he made me stand properly before slowly taking them off.

His blue eyes had a hint of concern in them before it quickly got replaced by a playful grin.

"What a romantic way of embracing me"

For a moment, I could only stare, overwhelmed as I drew in a long breath.

It's Mr Tyler! How? Why is he here?

"Are you okay?" He asked.

I managed a shaky laugh even though I was still offended by how the bouncers treated me.

“I… I think I almost… thank you.” The words stumbled out, slashed with embarrassment.

“Anytime. Though I’d prefer to be the reason you stay upright rather than the one who has to catch you.”

I hope no one heard that because I'm flustered. I couldn't even ask what he was doing here yet as this might be a coincident.

My gaze shifted to the environment.

He had two bodyguards beside him who doesn't look interested in whatever discussion we were making which is a relief.

And more like 6 more behind him! Each one of them looking deadly and dangerously hot.

I swallowed trying to steady my breath and found myself meeting his blue eyes.

“Well, I guess I owe you one,” I said in a low tone while thinking of a way to run because he's a temptation before me.

Anything he wears suits him perfectly as this tailored suit still reveals his sturdy shape.

He wasn't a model but he should have been.

My palms were already sweating as he took the file in my hand to have a look without my permission.

The flirtatious glance that followed was soften.

"You do indeed" he muttered running through my file in just a glance before settling those eyes back on me.

"What are you doing here?" I questioned finally peeping at my file which was my concern here.

"A quick survey"

"You have a meeting with the CEO?" I added curiously as I can't recall this place being own by Lena family.

"Let's just say, I bought it" he announced handing the file to the bodyguard at his left "Because you were in it"

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My mouth formed a silent O, my stomach twisted as my eyes grew wilder.

Because I was in it? How?

"What?" I brawled, baffled and grateful I lost the job. Him and I? No way.

He adjusted his coat, snapped his finger and the bodyguard at his right hurries forward to hand me a card.

"If it pleases you, I'd want you to work for me as my secretary" he furthers not even bothered by how startled I was.

"I'm sorry...I can't work for you" I snapped like i had prepared that answer already.

"Is it because..." He paused and then cleared his throat.

"I'm not hiring you for free. Consider this. You have tons of loans on your shoulders, a comatose sister, a loser for a fiance and the list goes on and on"

"How do you know all this? Are you stalking me?" I sneered more flattered than being piqued.

He shrugged nonchalantly while squinting his eyes at me.

"I know everything about the kind of friends my daughter hangs around with. Just trying to keep her safe"

He was right about everything but still yet... I'm trying so hard not to fall.

"Mr. Tyler!"

The young lady from earlier called interrupting us. I could hear her heels knocking the concrete floor like a rhythm and when she was close, her shoulder pushes me aside.

Her hands had bundles of flowers with a never withering smile.

I staggered feeling like the only awkward one while Tyler kept staring at me, waiting for my response.

"Oh it's an honor that you're finally here!" She excitedly affirms, straightening her hair, and also her blouse on the tight skin skirt while forwarding the bunches of roses to his face.

Her smile was so broad and enthralling that one would think she's a sweet angel.

"Is it a yes or no?" He said suddenly shoving aside the roses with two fingers.

This man just wants to see.

"Excuse me?" The lady manages yet her smile didn't fade away.

She turned to look at me with disgust on her face.

"Mind my manner, I'd call the security to take her out, she has been a nuisance sir"

Mr. Tyler raised a brows at her, his features still calm.

My shoulders dropped as I clenched my fists and said;

"Yes boss, when do I begin?"

I saw his eyes light up, like they were smiling and even though this annoying lady was between us, our eyes didn't leave each other.

"Now" he said and then faced the manager. "And Ms?"

"Hera" she replied as her smile didn't reach her eyes.

I knew she was confused but dared not to ask.

"You'd be putting miss veldana through"

"Sir?"

"That's because she's taking over your position and your fate is now in her hands"

He takes the bouquet of roses, handed them to me and let out a sided smile.

"Play good" he advised her, took a glimpse at me and then walked away.

What!! Did I just become the manager?