Chapter 02

Chapter 02

Scarlett's viewpoint

The question is, "Do you like them?" Throughout our shopping trip, Tonia kept asking as she made numerous clothing selections, and I kept nodding in agreement. I was still utterly perplexed.

While my twins appeared joyful and thrilled for their mother, I was perplexed.

What is happening? That was all I could think to ask myself.

If it hadn't been an official email, I would have replied to it. I suppose everything would make sense tomorrow.

The following day

"How do you feel? Do I appear presentable enough, in your opinion?" I questioned with some trepidation.

"Come on sweetie, I've told you a number of times, you look good in anything you wear. You certainly appear presentable, if not more than presentable". Tonia remarked, looking at me.

I turned and remarked, "I'll believe that since you seem serious saying it," and she laughed.

"I'm not kidding; you look nice. She added, and I lightly chuckled, "I'm sure the CEO won't be able to take his eyes off you.

The thought of the email being sent to the incorrect person had me say, "That's enough compliment, now I have to face my faith and understand what happened with me suddenly getting the job without even doing an interview." My demeanor also changed as I said this.

"Come on, they would have sent you an email letting you know if the email was incorrect. With a snort, Tonia added, "Don't let that ridiculous thought of your girl destroy your flawless beauty"

"I hope," I mumbled.

**

I inhaled deeply as I approached the door marked "CEO'S Office."

If the email was incorrect, now is the moment to find out if this individual would be my boss or not.

I assumed I was the perfect person for that email and that her boss had requested her to give me the position when I first saw the woman who told me about losing the job yesterday. It turns out she is the CEO's secretary, and she is currently standing behind me. My anxiety increased when she claimed she didn't understand the reasoning behind the choice.

What if the employer is a pervert and only hired me because I was attractive? What if he had further hidden agendas? I'm perplexed and concerned about the potential cause at the same time. Or perhaps it was simply nothing, as the secretary had claimed.

A deep male voice from inside said, "She can come in," jolting me out of my reverie.

When she saw me, the secretary turned to smile. She added, "You can go in miss," which caused me to furrow my brows.

"Me? Alone?" When I inquired, she nodded and smiled a little.

I grinned apprehensively before moving forward and cautiously opening the door.

I decided to get the guts, I raised my head directly, I walked in gently.

"Good morning, sir," I said with a modest bow.

"Scarlett O'Hara, right?" He questioned in a strong, powerful voice.

"Yes, sir," I answered.

He continued to look attentively at the sheet that had my information and stated, "Good, you can resume work," leaving me to wonder why.

I answered with a "Um, Yes sir" and a slight bow, but I didn't move.

"Um, I. Can I find out why I was hired without a formal interview? Are my credentials really so good?" I found the courage to inquire.

He slowly raised his head so I could see his entire face and let out a somewhat dead laugh.

I was unable to squeeze the shock out of my eyes, which expanded.

"I didn't even look through them, so no. He responded with a harsh and icy expression, as if he hadn't just let out a lethal chuckle, but I was still baffled and gaping in awe as I stared at him.

He said sarcastically, "You may leave Scarlett."

"Alexander?..." I muttered in shock.

"Sir!" He harshly corrected him.

"I. I apologize, sir.

He replied with a chilly, unfriendly expression, "You've only been here for a few minutes and you're on the verge of losing your just-found job."

I muttered, "I'm sorry, sir," out loud.

"Leave!" I obeyed his order and limped away slowly, still in amazement.

How will I handle this?

My boss is my ex!

***

"How in the hell did that happen?" Tonia asked a perplexed query.

I replied as I fed Ryan by hand, "I honestly don't know.

She asked, glancing at the twins, "Does he.."

I retorted, "I don't believe so."

"You realize he did that on purpose, don't you? Yet why? Or did he simply wish to lend a hand? Do you still believe that he loves you? And given what transpired between you two, why else would he offer you a position at his business? How long has he been aware that you are here? Girl, I have a lot of inquiries." Tonia asked in an irritated tone.

"I'm sorry to say, but I have no idea. Do you believe I ought to depart?" I queried.

"Leave? For instance, do you believe he is planning something?"

"I can see it in his face that he despises me. Come on, the looks he gave me as I left silently after breaking his heart were priceless." I murmured, bewildered and irate, "Girl, I'm terrified, truly scared.

"I don't know, you mean, I mean, you need this job and he gave it to you not as you begged for it and you said it yourself you didn't see him throughout the day?" I nodded as she requested.

"So, we're good to go. You cannot be wounded by him, and he won't. The least he can do is try to make you jealous, but it won't work because you don't love him anymore, right?" I remained silent for a time after she asked before nodding nonetheless.

"Yes, without a doubt, "I murmured.

Do I still adore this man, let's be real about it now. Absolutely, I still do. Never once did I stop! I have his children without him knowing it, and now that he despises me, it breaks my heart.

But I also broke him, and I did so without turning around. He loved me despite the fact that I was simply a maid, but I broke him. As instructed by his father, I collected the money and departed, walking away from his life.

I'm a snob.