Why Are You Here?

Jaxon POV

It's been two nights since I last saw that girl. Her red hair and blue eyes were able to melt me like butter. I don't know why she went to a bar, dressed in cooperative wear, but I'm sure she has a reason.

Apart from the reason where she got drunk only after a sip, she managed to touch me. It's been years since I had any physical contact.

But, this girl not only patted my back, we also spent the night together. I thought I would have an anxiety after her touch but, I was fine.

Who is she? How is she able to have this much effect on me?

I turned away from the window and my eyes met with the cash on the desk.

Also, how dare she leave behind some money like I performed some service? I was also stupid enough to bring the money back to my house.

I want to meet her again. I must see her again.

I want to confirm if her touch really has no negative effect on me.

But before that, I must focus on my job. As the new CEO, I can't show any weaknesses.

....

That's what I wanted, till I arrived at the company on Monday morning. The name was boldly written both in front and above the company. It's not a small company. Father never told me it's huge.

BB Design Company. It's a famous company that has many collections that are wanted by most celebrities and also, politicians. And right now, I'm the new CEO of that company.

"Mr Rodrigo, are you alright?" My assistant, Felix, snapped me out of my thoughts. I looked at him and looked back to building.

"I'm fine. Let's go in" I said.

Felix led me to the elevator that went up to my new office. It was huge and bright. It had a glass desk and leather chair. I like it. My father entrusted this company to me, to see my competence, I'll have to do well to earn his trust.

"What's on my schedule today?"

"You only have to familiarise yourself with the company and the employees. The real task starts tomorrow"

"Hold a meeting with all leader and assistant of each team. I want it today after lunch"

"Yes sir!" He said and started scribbling on his tablet, with a stylus pen. Slowly, I sat on the leather twirling chair in the office, looking at the door and the sofa.

Few days ago, my father called me back into the country, just so he could hand me his inheritance. He divided his companies amongst all of us and gave us three months to see who will produce the most results. That person will inherit his properties.

My siblings only see me as a thorn. After all, I was born from a different mother, I'm twenty years older than they are and most of all, I have SAD. I neglected people and never got close to anyone after my mother was killed, by someone I don't know. I never had the chance to investigate because of the phobia. But now that I've gotten used to my anxiety, I'll be able to uncover the truth about my mother's death and also... Become the heir!

Since my morning was less busy, I decided to take a walk around the company. It was huge, so I'm sure I'll avoid touching anyone. Even if I do, I have my gloves on.

Felix walked behind me as we left my office together.

As we walked around, I heard the employees gossip. They were aware that they were having a new CEO, but do not know it's me.

They even stole glances at me, wanting attention from me.

"Oh my.. he's hot. What department is he from?"

I smacked my lips. The walk was getting tiring already. I've only walked around the ninth and tenth floor.

"What team is on the eleventh floor?" I asked Felix.

"The design team" he replied after taking a glimpse at the tablet.

"That'll be the final floor for today" I said and entered the elevator.

The elevator dinged and parted open. We were on the eleventh floor. It was the most busy floor in the whole company.

I should have avoided it to prevent getting touched but...

"WHAT THE FUCK?!"

I heard a scream from the room behind me. It was the break room.

"Oh please, don't scream now Maya. What if someone listens to you?" A familiar voice asked.

"That son of a bitch broke up with you after five years and... You don't even care. If I were you, I'll cut off his dick and throw it into the ocean" the first girl said. Her voice was loud, that I can hear what she was saying...

Hold on! Why am I listening to their gossip? I can't believe I brought myself so low to listen to those girls, gossiping.

"Let's go, Felix" I said and turned to leave.

Suddenly, that familiar voice came again.

"I'm glad you're not me, Maya. He found someone he loves, all I can do is wish him good luck with his life"

"But, he took credit for all of your designs. Are you just going to let him go?"

Designs? If I remember correctly, that red haired girl talked about something similar to that. She could also tell that the shirt I was wearing that day was BB design and she.. she was the one who designed it.

I turned around immediately and pulled the door open. The two girls looked at me. One of them had black hair, that stopped under her jaw. She had make up on, together with a pair of glasses. While the other girl...

Ah!

She's the one. The one from that night. She saw my face and shot her mouth wide open. Of course she's surprised.

"Who is this? How can he just barge in like that?" The dark haired girl asked.

"Shit! What are you doing here?" The red haired girl asked, stomping her feet towards me. Felix was about to stop her from getting close to me, but I signalled him to stop.

"Ruby, do you know him? Is he new here?" Her friend asked.

So, her name was Ruby? Well, it fitted her perfectly well.

"Yes. He's the one from that night" she whispered to her friend but, it was loud enough for me to hear.

"Why are you here? Didn't I give you enough money that night? Are you here for more?"

The corner of my eyes twitched. I was upset. She thinks I'm here because of money. How poor does she think I am.

"Ruby, look at his clothes. Does he look like someone who lacks money?" Her friend got closer and whispered to Ruby. At least, she's not as stupid as Ruby.

Ruby looked at me from head to toe and finally noticed.

"Why are you here?" She asked again, this time she was looking nervous.