any's

opping myself on it, my hands behind my head. As I gazed

han's eyes. He seemed to be getting away with hurting people but i

t of the responsibility fell on me. I didn't care how but I was determined to find a better job that would foo

portunities. Pacing from one end of the room to the other, I applied in different sites waiting for their res

tion to my phone, a website popped up which I clicked on. There was a job vacancy for

.

ide table. I sluggishly reached out to turn it off but sprang up immediately when I saw the notification o

idly scanned the screen and a huge smile appeared on my face. T

ue as I hurriedly prep

interview. I smiled on spotting the neatly ironed navy skirt, crisp white blouse and a blazer to match. I dressed up

ion on my face, I hid all hints of paleness then applied mascara and lipgloss. I slipped on a pair of flat shoes to c

g then walked out of the room . I silently prayed not to meet a rude employer.

, stopping right in front of the huge building. I got down and looked up at the huge sign

d with people on corporate wears bustling around. Everyone seemed busy; carrying files

I greeted when I

ceable Asian accent, a wide smile sprea

iew scheduled for 10 t

etary positio

. An

at the elevator. "To the third floo

ion. I wondered why she didn't mention the cleaning job. Ma

aiting for the interview but surprisingly, there was no one around. I checked the time to know if I had come l

e door then opened it on hearing a mumbled response. I

behind the desk. It was no other than Mr Ethan with an unreada

it, sitting on his desk. I could have done my rese

was a glare or scrutiny. He seemed to be so good at st

re was no point waiting for him to say a word. I already knew what it was going to be.

hoed, a deep baritone and I stoppe

How did this man know my name? Someone who had conne

ou...?" I

ightly. "No one messes wi

tatement but it gnawed at me lik

for this job. You don't employ i

that same unreadable expre

briskly. "The inte

ave me an opportunity to stand in his office. I s

art of me as I wanted to