CHAPTER 3- WHAT?!
I drank the wine in my glass in one go. I can't accept that the bar is gone; we just lost our jobs. Mr. Tyson is very selfish to make a decision so quickly. I know he's not blood-related to us but it's as if we don't have a good relationship for him to do this to us.
"So what's the plan? Are you going home to your provinces?" Rocy asked-- one of my coworkers.
"Maybe," Elise replied. "My parents have been wanting me home for a long time. Maybe this is also a sign for me to go home." She sighed then.
"As for me, I don't have anything to go home to. Because you know that my family has rejected me, maybe I'll just find another club where I can work." Rocy said.
"I'm sorry, it happened suddenly. I'm not prepared so I don't know how I can help you." Manager Nora said sadly. I caressed her back so she looked at me. "You, my youngest, what's your plan? Will you go home too?" I shook.
"It's hard to earn money in the province, Manager. If you've been looking for it for a long time, then it'll be quick to get lost. Maybe I'll stay here in the meantime. I still have a little bit of savings enough to pay my rent for another month. Even if I can only work as a waitress, maybe that's okay" She nodded. Honestly, I don't know if I will be paid enough to be a waitress to provide for the needs of my siblings but I know I'll be able to continue giving them financial support. Maybe God is merciful.
After a few hours, my other companions left to pack their belongings. They plan to go back to their province tomorrow or the day after. My other colleagues will try other jobs in another town. While me? I do not know yet.
I stared at Manager Nora for five minutes I think because she was smiling widely while looking at her phone. How can she smile like that knowing that we just lost our jobs? Aish. She then looked at me.
"What if you just apply for a job with Mr. Anderson's company?" I looked at her with my right brow being raised. "The five hundred thousand, by the way, was only given to me ten thousand."
"S-sorry .." She smiled.
"It's okay! The important thing is, that you're still a virgin. And promise me that you'll only give it to the man you love!" I smiled and nodded. "But kidding aside, can you just apply to him? Because I don't trust the people around you, especially if you're a waitress. In his company, you're just inside the building. And after all, he knows you. "
"B-but maybe he'd just take this opportunity to get what he wants from me."
"Why, don't you like it?" I frowned at her. She just laughed. "Isn't it? That young man is handsome, I don't think he's thirty yet so it's okay. Another one, rich! But ... it's still up to you."
"Haaaaaay, I don't know what I'm going to do, Manager. It's hard to start again."
"You're right. Oh hey, let's go home so we can rest and think." We got up and fixed the fallen bottles.
"Yes. All right, thank you for everything you've done for me." She smiled at me and hugged me.
"You know where I live so just come if you want to talk. Always be careful."
"I know..." I broke away from her embrace.
"Remember what I said, Tanya..." She reminded me about her suggestion to join Mr. Anderson. "Think carefully." She said before turning around and walking away.
The next day I woke up early to go to the computer shop at the bottom of the boarding house where I live. I made a resume but when I got to the part about 'work experiences' I thought .. will I write that I was a strip dancer before? This is freaking hard!
I just decided not to put that. I just said that I used to be a waitress and I worked there for two years. Maybe they won't ask me about it anymore.
About six o'clock when I thought of going to Mr. Anderson's company. This morning, Manager Nora told me where and what to say. I don't know if it's a good thing for me to do this or not but as Manager says, nothing will be lost if I just try. Also, I will only apply for a janitress and not in a high position. I hope I get accepted.
I descended to the place where Mr. Anderson's company is. I was overwhelmed just by seeing the height of his building. Above the elegant door is written 'W* Automobile Company'. I took a deep breath before entering. But before I could finally enter, a guard stopped me.
"Excuse me, what can I do for you?" He asked. I showed my resume. "Do you have an appointment today? All I know is that they have temporarily stopped hiring a new employee. But wait a minute, I'll just call Sir Anderson's secretary." I just nodded. Bad timing if they don't hire now.
While waiting for the guard to return I couldn't help but look at the female employees they have here. The cleanliness and the beautiful look in their official uniform. Now I just thought that it's different when someone is educated and graduated from a University. You can find a good job without having to undress in front of other people.
"Ma'am, Sir's secretary said you can go on the fifteenth floor. Only Sir's office is there so you won't be lost. There's no one there because everyone has gone home. Please just wait for Sir inside the office because he's on the sixteenth floor, in the penthouse. Thank you. " I was stunned because of the speed with which he spoke and the only thing I understood was that I would wait for Mr. Anderson on the fifteenth floor. Aish! Whatever! What's more, it's embarrassing, all the employees have gone home and then I came here just to bother the owner of this company, What a shame, Tanya!
I took the elevator to the fifteenth floor. So even though I was nervous, I just bought it because if I was hired as a janitress, it would be a big help for my family.
When I entered his office I was amazed. The furniture is black and the other items are white. There was a large window behind his desk where I could see the city lights. It's getting late and because of that, I can see how beautiful the lights are outside.
There is a black sofa and there is also a big TV here. There are also expensive vases on display. That's cool! Is it still an office or a house?
After looking at the displays there one by one I looked at my wristwatch. It's seven o'clock! My god! I enjoyed roaming around his office! I think it looks like Mr. Anderson has no intention of coming here so I'm just going home. It's already night so he's probably asleep or resting as well.
When I faced the door I almost screamed. He is leaning against the door jamb a-and .. w-will anyone interviews the applicant wearing only boxer shorts? Because he's topless!
I couldn't help but look at him from his face to his abs. Maybe he always worked out so that's how his body is?
"Do you enjoy what you see?" I cleared my throat and swallowed the clotted saliva in my throat. I looked at him once then avoided his gaze. S-shit.
As he walked closer to me I seemed to stiffen where I stood. He looks like the supermodel I watched on TV before. When he gets close to me, as in close! I closed my eyes and couldn't get past the smell of him. Only now did I notice that he was undeniably good-looking. His nose was very pointed, his lips were thin and his eyes were a bit narrow.
"Won't you give it to me yet?" He asked. What? Give? My v-virg--- don't say that ... My eyes widened.
"I- I knew it! D-don't you have a heart ?! I'm here t-to join your company and not to give up my femininity! You rich people are too much!" Why did he just raise an eyebrow at me? He's crazy!
"Are you stupid? I'm referring to your resume." He seemed to be laughing. I was secretly trampled by my stupidity. I just handed over my resume even though I was still embarrassed because of what I said. He may think that I will never forget what happened last night. Aish!
When I handed him the resume, he walked to the sofa and sat there. I followed him with a look and seriously, his back was nice! As he sat on the sofa I looked in the other direction. After all, he was able to sit up! He's only wearing boxer shorts!
"Waitress?" I cleared my throat awkwardly. "Were you a waitress?"
"U-uhh."
"Nevermind." He stood up and stretched. "You can start whenever you want." What ?! That's it? No more interviews?
"A-are you sure?" He stared at me. From head to toe.
"But in one condition .." He slowly approached me. He looked at me in a sticky manner so I suddenly felt nervous. So as he approached, I moved backward until my back hit the hard wall.
"W-what are you doing? W-why do you have to come near me l-like that?" I said softly. He locked me between his two arms.
"I want you to live with me."
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CHAPTER 4- UNLUCKY PERSONI went home and did not accept Mr. Anderson's condition. He wants me to live with him? For what? If in exchange for the job he will give me is my virginity, then no way. I will look for a job anywhere. Even if I become a strip dancer again in another bar, I will. Even if I work somewhere else, it's okay with me. Just not Mr. Anderson's condition. I don't want that. Yes, I undress in front of many men but I am not like other women. It's okay for different men to see my naked body, just don't let them touch it.In the days that followed I always went out to look for work. I've already reached the other town but nothing-- it's like I just wasted money on the fare. I hear just the same reason from them; 'no vacancies' 'we're not hiring. I was losing hope, my savings were running low on fares and snacks, and searching for a job. I don't even eat at night anymore because.. there's nothing left. I only had two hundred dollars left because I had to go to another town
CHAPTER 5- Under The Same Roof (1)NATHANIA'S POV"Here." He handed me the glass containing water. I sniffed several times because I just finished crying."T-thank you," I said before drinking some water. While drinking, I watched him walk toward the sofa just in front of me. When he sat down I averted my eyes. The glass table is in the middle of us now.After he almost hit me with his car a while ago, he invited me to his house. I refused when he said he would rush me to the hospital so he just said that he would treat my wound even if it was just a scratch. So we are here now at his house. He also just finished treating these scratches on my knees and my palms."So .." He started. I looked at him."W-why?" He raised his right eyebrow at me. "W-what... what's it you want to s-say?" He cleared his throat."Have you found a new job yet?" He asked directly. I don't know why but the way he asks me reminds me of my parents."N-not yet. I'm still searching for a job." He nodded."Until now?
CHAPTER 6- Under The Same Roof (2)After I agreed to live in his house, I went up to the bedroom to fix my clothes in the cabinet. While fixing it I glanced at the brown envelope lying on the bed. I approached it and pulled out the money. I was surprised because it was a thousand dollars each. T-the amount of it; this is the very first time to see and touch a huge amount of money. I will send the rest to my siblings so that they can pay for the hospital bill and buy Juno's medicine.I sighed. I hope I've made the right decision because I have no choice but to live and work here. Aish! Lots of dramas! I should be braver because I am the only one here in this decision. And I should be more careful in my next steps because there is no one to guide me here as Manager Nora did before. I should also be wiser in things because I'm living in a different world; very different from my world before.After I arranged all my belongings I took a quick shower. I plan to go down and cook something tha
Chapter 7- Under The Same Roof (3) NATHANIA's POV Starting earlier I was restless and couldn’t sleep, I-I just slapped Warren Anderson, my boss. Arrgh! B-but.. w-why did he kiss me? What does that mean? Or does that mean anything? Dammmmmn!!! I think I'm going crazy thinking about that, I can also feel my face getting hot feeling so much shame. Wait, why am I the one who's shy when he's the one who kissed me? Aish! I don’t know what to do anymore! It is my first day here at his house-- but then he kissed me right away. What about the next few days? Shit! It can't be! Whatever it takes, I will never give myself to someone like him. I need to be brave because I know he will make a way just to get me. And I will not allow that! hmp! I promised myself that I would give ‘this’ to my husband-- in the future. And I will fulfill that! I took a deep breath and lay down on the bed. What's wrong with my brain and I went down earlier, now this happened. Haaay, how am I going to face him tomorr
CHAPTER 8- VISIT NATHANIA’s POV The next morning I woke up because of the loud ringing of my cell phone. I hurriedly picked it up and answered. "Hello?!" When I answered, I looked at who the caller was. Unknown number. I got up and sat on the bed. "Who's this?! You're calling at only seven in the morning! Can't you call me to say what you want at ten o'clock?! I'm still sleepy ---" "Nathania." I seemed to lose all drowsiness in my body when I heard his voice. "Come to the office now and wear something decent." After that, he cut the line. What the actual fck. It’s Warren! Oh my gosh, am I going to lose my job already?! I’m so stupid! I got out of bed and took a shower. While taking a bath, what happened last night suddenly came to my mind. When I got up, I immediately inhaled fresh air. Gosh! I don't know how many minutes I've had now but I know it's only been a while. When I opened my eyes my jaw dropped. I-it’s Warren. H-he's wearing swimming trunks only. He is standing on t
Chapter 9- First Day NATHANIA's POV It's my first day to work but it seems like I am no longer excited to work. I don't know why I'm like this, it's like I just want to stretch all day but I remember-- I'm just poor so I have to get up and work. I’ll go to work at eight o'clock but at six-thirty, I got up and went down to check what could be cooked but ended up just scratching my forehead remembering that we hadn't even gotten to a grocery store yet. Maybe there's a cafeteria in the building, right? I'll find it later and buy something to eat. I went up again to iron my slacks and blouse. I looked at the heels lined up next to me, what am I going to wear? I can't wear a stiletto because it's too high and they might even think I'm one of Warren's business partners. Maybe I'll just use the mules for simplicity. Warren also bought me bags and most of them were shoulder bags, there were also sling bags. I'm so scratchy, will he deduct it from my salary? After I prepared the things I a
Chapter 10- SickNATHANIA's POV"Next up is The Late Show with Karson Miller, for their segment World's Youngest Billionaires of 2021." He shook his head and I stared at him. I think he rejected twelve or more already! "Ok---""Do you want me to attend that interview?" He asked while looking at the laptop. Why is he asking me?"It's up to you, sir." I said confusingly. "But why do you always reject them? It's a waste of the opportunity for them to work." I’m referring to another businessman he rejected. "And the interviews that you also rejected, it's a waste of exposure. You know you will attract more customers because of your good-looks." I said. It's true, it's a pity he rejected everything. The other companies ther
CHAPTER 11 - Thank you NATHANIA's POV "Ugghhh.." I immediately opened my eyes when I heard Warren moaning painfully. When I looked at him, he’s now sitting on the sofa, I stood up and approached him. I didn’t realize I fell asleep on the carpet. Aish, instead of taking care of him, I slept. "D-don't move." I restrained him. He now looks at his left hand wrapped in a gauge roll. "I found you in the kitchen last night..." He kept his gaze on his hand. "You were lying on the floor and then the glass was scattered on the floor, maybe at the same time when the glass broke, you fell so you were injured in the hand and face." When I mentioned his face, he immediately touched it and pain drew on his face, maybe it still hurts. It's just a small wound but I know it's a bit deep. "You really had a high fever last nig
CHAPTER 14- JUST ONCENATHANIA's POVI was awakened by the sunlight in my eyes. When my head started hurting, I put a hand on it instead of getting up."Gahd! Why did I agree to have a drink with him?" I massaged my head. I'm now suffering from a severe headache and would like to be relieved of it as soon as possible. My eyesight was also spinning, so I stayed in bed, holding it.As I lay on the bed, I recalled what had happened last night. Warren invited me to a drink, and I accepted; we drank at the counter table, and I'm not sure how we ended up in the living room. We drank more than three bottles of wine. We exchanged questions, and he eventually asked about my parents. I answered the question and... and... I cried?Gosh! Why did I cry?! That's why I don't like drinking alcohol because I'm such a crybaby!Aish!
CHAPTER 13- GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHERNATHANIA's POVShocks! I'm not sure why I'm feeling this way. Every time I recall what happened last night, my heart continues to pound and my cheeks remains red! I didn't get kissed or anything, but I did get a gaze! I'll never forget his expression!I took a deep breath before entering Warren's office the next morning. I can do it, as if what happened last night didn't happen. That's supposed to be fine with me, but wait— nothing happened last night, right? Why am I feeling this way when we didn't even kiss? It's annoying!"Why are you still here?" My eyes widened as I heard Warren's deep voice behind me. I shut my eyes. What will he think of it? That I'm uncomfortable to be there? Gosh!I cleared my throat before turning to face him, nervously. I gave him a sweet smile, but I'm not sure if it was ob
CHAPTER 12- TEMPTATION NATHANIA's POV When I woke up, Warren was by the pool and having a cup of coffee. He said he feels okay but to be sure, I didn't let him go to work yet. I think he was overworked so he got sick. Plus add the fact that the climate is different this month. "Have you eaten?" I asked.. "Not yet." He answered sparingly. "What do you want? Cereals? Noodles ---" "I didn't let you live here to be a maid, Nathania." I sighed. "I know that, but you've just recovered from your fever so I'll do things for you first. B-besides, this is my way of thanking you." I said the last part weakly. "All right, just call me if you have anything to do." After I said that, I went into the laund
CHAPTER 11 - Thank you NATHANIA's POV "Ugghhh.." I immediately opened my eyes when I heard Warren moaning painfully. When I looked at him, he’s now sitting on the sofa, I stood up and approached him. I didn’t realize I fell asleep on the carpet. Aish, instead of taking care of him, I slept. "D-don't move." I restrained him. He now looks at his left hand wrapped in a gauge roll. "I found you in the kitchen last night..." He kept his gaze on his hand. "You were lying on the floor and then the glass was scattered on the floor, maybe at the same time when the glass broke, you fell so you were injured in the hand and face." When I mentioned his face, he immediately touched it and pain drew on his face, maybe it still hurts. It's just a small wound but I know it's a bit deep. "You really had a high fever last nig
Chapter 10- SickNATHANIA's POV"Next up is The Late Show with Karson Miller, for their segment World's Youngest Billionaires of 2021." He shook his head and I stared at him. I think he rejected twelve or more already! "Ok---""Do you want me to attend that interview?" He asked while looking at the laptop. Why is he asking me?"It's up to you, sir." I said confusingly. "But why do you always reject them? It's a waste of the opportunity for them to work." I’m referring to another businessman he rejected. "And the interviews that you also rejected, it's a waste of exposure. You know you will attract more customers because of your good-looks." I said. It's true, it's a pity he rejected everything. The other companies ther
Chapter 9- First Day NATHANIA's POV It's my first day to work but it seems like I am no longer excited to work. I don't know why I'm like this, it's like I just want to stretch all day but I remember-- I'm just poor so I have to get up and work. I’ll go to work at eight o'clock but at six-thirty, I got up and went down to check what could be cooked but ended up just scratching my forehead remembering that we hadn't even gotten to a grocery store yet. Maybe there's a cafeteria in the building, right? I'll find it later and buy something to eat. I went up again to iron my slacks and blouse. I looked at the heels lined up next to me, what am I going to wear? I can't wear a stiletto because it's too high and they might even think I'm one of Warren's business partners. Maybe I'll just use the mules for simplicity. Warren also bought me bags and most of them were shoulder bags, there were also sling bags. I'm so scratchy, will he deduct it from my salary? After I prepared the things I a
CHAPTER 8- VISIT NATHANIA’s POV The next morning I woke up because of the loud ringing of my cell phone. I hurriedly picked it up and answered. "Hello?!" When I answered, I looked at who the caller was. Unknown number. I got up and sat on the bed. "Who's this?! You're calling at only seven in the morning! Can't you call me to say what you want at ten o'clock?! I'm still sleepy ---" "Nathania." I seemed to lose all drowsiness in my body when I heard his voice. "Come to the office now and wear something decent." After that, he cut the line. What the actual fck. It’s Warren! Oh my gosh, am I going to lose my job already?! I’m so stupid! I got out of bed and took a shower. While taking a bath, what happened last night suddenly came to my mind. When I got up, I immediately inhaled fresh air. Gosh! I don't know how many minutes I've had now but I know it's only been a while. When I opened my eyes my jaw dropped. I-it’s Warren. H-he's wearing swimming trunks only. He is standing on t
Chapter 7- Under The Same Roof (3) NATHANIA's POV Starting earlier I was restless and couldn’t sleep, I-I just slapped Warren Anderson, my boss. Arrgh! B-but.. w-why did he kiss me? What does that mean? Or does that mean anything? Dammmmmn!!! I think I'm going crazy thinking about that, I can also feel my face getting hot feeling so much shame. Wait, why am I the one who's shy when he's the one who kissed me? Aish! I don’t know what to do anymore! It is my first day here at his house-- but then he kissed me right away. What about the next few days? Shit! It can't be! Whatever it takes, I will never give myself to someone like him. I need to be brave because I know he will make a way just to get me. And I will not allow that! hmp! I promised myself that I would give ‘this’ to my husband-- in the future. And I will fulfill that! I took a deep breath and lay down on the bed. What's wrong with my brain and I went down earlier, now this happened. Haaay, how am I going to face him tomorr
CHAPTER 6- Under The Same Roof (2)After I agreed to live in his house, I went up to the bedroom to fix my clothes in the cabinet. While fixing it I glanced at the brown envelope lying on the bed. I approached it and pulled out the money. I was surprised because it was a thousand dollars each. T-the amount of it; this is the very first time to see and touch a huge amount of money. I will send the rest to my siblings so that they can pay for the hospital bill and buy Juno's medicine.I sighed. I hope I've made the right decision because I have no choice but to live and work here. Aish! Lots of dramas! I should be braver because I am the only one here in this decision. And I should be more careful in my next steps because there is no one to guide me here as Manager Nora did before. I should also be wiser in things because I'm living in a different world; very different from my world before.After I arranged all my belongings I took a quick shower. I plan to go down and cook something tha