AMELIA’S POV
A week later: It’s been exactly a week since I lost my job… and the unfortunate encounter I had on my way back, and it was safe to say that I was still more than a little paranoid. I couldn’t go around without watching my shoulders as everywhere I went, I felt like I was being watched. I had tried to hide in the shadows, to hide and to wallow in self pity until today. I combed out my hair, humming a song under my breath as I prepped myself for a job interview. After I lost my previous one… I took another look at myself at the mirror, and a small smile crept on my lips. I was pretty. I was cladded in a sleek black corporate gown, which was tailored fitly. The dress was above my knees and It had a little embroidery on the Neckline. The sleeves were also long and fitted. I sighed slightly, as I packed my hair in a bun. I took out time to admire myself in the mirror, and I must say— I was captivated by my own beauty…. After gazing at myself in the mirror, I knew it was time to leave. I picked up my white handbag and took a final glance at myself before leaving for the company. “I hope this one goes well,” I muttered underneath my breath as I left my house in a hurry. It took some time before I got to the company, but the moment I got to the company…I felt my breath got hitched for a second. I quickly alighted from the taxi as I stretched my hands giving the driver the money, my eyes were still focused on the building. A&M BUILDERS GROUP was boldly written at the top of the company. “This is huge,” I chuckled nervously, as I clutched my bag tightly. I began to take slow strides towards the building, and went straight to the receptionist. “Please, I’m here for the job interview….” I was interrupted with her pointing towards the elevator. “The second floor,” She said, and directed her attention to what she was doing before I got there. “Thank you,” I said, and walked towards the elevator. I was worried, hoping silently that I got the job I came in search for. But as soon as I got to the hall, my heart fell! The applicants were more than I was expecting, and at that moment—I lost hope in getting the job. We were over 300 applicants seated in the big hall, waiting to be called upon. Suddenly, a door creaked open and there was a pin drop silence. A lady wearing a red dress walked out with a file in hand, as she glanced over everyone in the hall. She took another look at the file before saying out loud, “Amelia Cooper,” That was me! I felt shivers run down my spine, as I stood amongst the people in the hall. “Follow me,” She said, and turned entering the room she came out from. I felt my legs stuck to the ground, as I felt the gaze of everyone on me, and I became quite shy unlike me. I strode behind her and entered the room after her, just to see three more strict looking ladies at the table. “You can have your seat,” I sat down slowly, but with a confident look. I couldn’t afford to let them know that I was nervous—instead, I wanted them to see me as a confident young woman. “We are pleased to have you here Amelia,” The woman who I followed into the room said as she had her seat. “Thank you,” I flashed her a smile, as I waited for the questions they were going to ask me. I made sure to prepare for this interview, but what I still couldn’t understand was why I felt unprepared that moment. I just couldn’t believe I was the first person they were interviewing among almost 300 applicants. “Amelia, if I may ask—What’s your approach to maintaining Confidentiality,” The lady asked, with a very serious and strict look on her face. A wave of fear washed over me, as I gulped down nothing. “Discretion is key, I handle sensitive information with care, adhering to protocols and respecting privacy,” I replied, still wondering why this question happened to be the first one they asked me. I narrowed my eyes at them the moment I noticed that the three of them shared an eye contact, making me worried if I didn’t answer the question well. “Are you willing to take on additional responsibilities and support other teams as needed?” A woman who has been seated there without saying a word suddenly asked, but with a snark on her face. Oh no, I didn’t prepare for this question… “But it would be better to try my best than saying nothing at all.” I thought deeply. “I’ll be more than willing to support other teams and take on new challenges,” I answered with a smile. The lady scoffed, as she stared at me with a jeering look. Just as she was about to talk, the door swung open and a young man entered—swiftly walking up to the woman who wore a red dress. He leaned closer to her left ear and whispered something, making her eyes widen in shock. She stood up, signaling to the rest of the women who understood what she meant. They got to their feet immediately and bowed their heads leaving me to wonder what was actually going on. The footsteps were light and cautious but as he drew closer, it became clearer till it stopped as soon as he got close to me. “It has begun?” His deep baritone voice was heard, and as I looked up to take a glance at his face, my countenance fell. To my utmost shock, it’s the man from those nights ago. The face which had plagued my dreams, giving me nightmares. Memories of how he had murdered that man replayed itself in my mind’s eye and just when I was beginning to deceive myself into believing that it was my mind playing tricks on me, he winked. The murderer freaking winked at me! My heart fell!Amelia’s POV. I widened my eyes, staring at him in shock as I found it difficult to believe it. “Follow me,” He said to no one in particular as he turned around and waltzed out of the office. I glanced at them in confusion until the young man that had just entered silently urged me to go and that was when the realization dawned upon me. I followed him till he entered a room I guessed to be his office, and to my surprise —it was larger than any office I had come across. He turned and locked eyes with me, sending chills to my body. “Look who we have here,” He said softly, yet huskily. “Good morning,” I greeted, and bowed slightly but he came towards me and made me stand upright. “You came for the job,” He asked, as he turned his back on me. “Yes sir,” “You’re hired,” He said and turned with the most charming smile I had ever seen as he stretched forth his hand for a handshake. Wait, what?!I couldn’t believe my ears as I stared at him like he had suddenly developed two heads.
Amelia’s POV. “What’s wrong Luca?” I questioned softly because I still didn’t know what had gotten over him. “Amelia,” He called coldly and seriously that I had no option but to stare up at him. “You’ll resign from there!” He said what I least expected, and I narrowed my eyes at him. I waited patiently, hoping he’d take his words back. “You cannot work there. I’ve told you that you can come to work in my company and I’ll pay you well,” Luca said, and I shook my head slowly. “I told you that I didn’t want to work with you because there would be preferential treatment. In as much as I need money urgently, Luca, I won’t work where my skills wouldn’t be appreciated,” I stated the facts for the umpteenth time because Luca chose not to understand a single thing. “Preferential treatment my foot! Amelia your skills would be appreciated,” Luca said angrily, and I wondered why he got worked up over nothing. “Luca, please calm down. People are watching,” Mia suggested in a hushed voice, a
ALESSANDRO’S POV. Her face depicted shock, but I wasn’t moved. I wanted her to be around me, so I could pay more attention to her and ensure her safety. She has slowly become my priority. “Is anything the matter?” I inquired, staring deeply into brown eyes. She sighed deeply and shook her head. She strode to her desk without any other word. Even though I knew that it wouldn’t be safe for me to discuss certain things again in my office because of her presence, I still went ahead to bring her here. I didn’t know why, but all I knew was that I wanted her around me. I shrugged and went back to my seat, hoping she’d at least say something but she didn’t. She began typing frantically on the computer, and from the look of things, I figured out that she was already working. I shrugged and decided to continue what I was working on. We worked for quite some time, and after a while of not hearing her talk, I decided to break the tense atmosphere. “Hey, you done?” I said aloud, so she
AMELIA’S 8: 00PM“Get out, we don’t ever want to see you in this company again,” My boss said icily, as the security escorted me out of the company. My mind couldn’t process what was happening, as I stared at my stuffs that were littered on the floor in disbelief. “Your services are no longer needed Amelia,” He said in a still, yet cold voice. “Why? What did I do wrong?” I managed to ask as soon as I got my voice, tears threatening to fall from my eyes. He just ignored me, and walked back into the company. I stared at his retreating figure and felt tears drop from my eyes. I crouched down to pick my things, packing them all into my handbag—before taking a final glance at the company. “What could have gone wrong in just five minutes?” I wondered deeply as my eyes stung badly. To be honest, I didn’t know why I was sacked from my job. I had just excused myself to get an Americano in a cafeteria down the street, just for me to come back to this. I walked back home, as my vision
ALESSANDRO’S POV. Her face depicted shock, but I wasn’t moved. I wanted her to be around me, so I could pay more attention to her and ensure her safety. She has slowly become my priority. “Is anything the matter?” I inquired, staring deeply into brown eyes. She sighed deeply and shook her head. She strode to her desk without any other word. Even though I knew that it wouldn’t be safe for me to discuss certain things again in my office because of her presence, I still went ahead to bring her here. I didn’t know why, but all I knew was that I wanted her around me. I shrugged and went back to my seat, hoping she’d at least say something but she didn’t. She began typing frantically on the computer, and from the look of things, I figured out that she was already working. I shrugged and decided to continue what I was working on. We worked for quite some time, and after a while of not hearing her talk, I decided to break the tense atmosphere. “Hey, you done?” I said aloud, so she
Amelia’s POV. “What’s wrong Luca?” I questioned softly because I still didn’t know what had gotten over him. “Amelia,” He called coldly and seriously that I had no option but to stare up at him. “You’ll resign from there!” He said what I least expected, and I narrowed my eyes at him. I waited patiently, hoping he’d take his words back. “You cannot work there. I’ve told you that you can come to work in my company and I’ll pay you well,” Luca said, and I shook my head slowly. “I told you that I didn’t want to work with you because there would be preferential treatment. In as much as I need money urgently, Luca, I won’t work where my skills wouldn’t be appreciated,” I stated the facts for the umpteenth time because Luca chose not to understand a single thing. “Preferential treatment my foot! Amelia your skills would be appreciated,” Luca said angrily, and I wondered why he got worked up over nothing. “Luca, please calm down. People are watching,” Mia suggested in a hushed voice, a
Amelia’s POV. I widened my eyes, staring at him in shock as I found it difficult to believe it. “Follow me,” He said to no one in particular as he turned around and waltzed out of the office. I glanced at them in confusion until the young man that had just entered silently urged me to go and that was when the realization dawned upon me. I followed him till he entered a room I guessed to be his office, and to my surprise —it was larger than any office I had come across. He turned and locked eyes with me, sending chills to my body. “Look who we have here,” He said softly, yet huskily. “Good morning,” I greeted, and bowed slightly but he came towards me and made me stand upright. “You came for the job,” He asked, as he turned his back on me. “Yes sir,” “You’re hired,” He said and turned with the most charming smile I had ever seen as he stretched forth his hand for a handshake. Wait, what?!I couldn’t believe my ears as I stared at him like he had suddenly developed two heads.
AMELIA’S POVA week later:It’s been exactly a week since I lost my job… and the unfortunate encounter I had on my way back, and it was safe to say that I was still more than a little paranoid.I couldn’t go around without watching my shoulders as everywhere I went, I felt like I was being watched. I had tried to hide in the shadows, to hide and to wallow in self pity until today. I combed out my hair, humming a song under my breath as I prepped myself for a job interview. After I lost my previous one…I took another look at myself at the mirror, and a small smile crept on my lips. I was pretty. I was cladded in a sleek black corporate gown, which was tailored fitly. The dress was above my knees and It had a little embroidery on the Neckline. The sleeves were also long and fitted.I sighed slightly, as I packed my hair in a bun. I took out time to admire myself in the mirror, and I must say— I was captivated by my own beauty….After gazing at myself in the mirror, I knew it was time
AMELIA’S 8: 00PM“Get out, we don’t ever want to see you in this company again,” My boss said icily, as the security escorted me out of the company. My mind couldn’t process what was happening, as I stared at my stuffs that were littered on the floor in disbelief. “Your services are no longer needed Amelia,” He said in a still, yet cold voice. “Why? What did I do wrong?” I managed to ask as soon as I got my voice, tears threatening to fall from my eyes. He just ignored me, and walked back into the company. I stared at his retreating figure and felt tears drop from my eyes. I crouched down to pick my things, packing them all into my handbag—before taking a final glance at the company. “What could have gone wrong in just five minutes?” I wondered deeply as my eyes stung badly. To be honest, I didn’t know why I was sacked from my job. I had just excused myself to get an Americano in a cafeteria down the street, just for me to come back to this. I walked back home, as my vision