Chapter 5.

Lillian got out of bed with a glum face. She felt pained that Nora had the guts to look down on her just because she was staying with them.

She wouldn't be there if her parents were not selfish enough to think of accepting Mr Andrew's marriage proposal.

Lillian moved into the bathroom to take a quick bath. She closed her eyes and relaxed herself while the warm water poured on her.

Then she heard footsteps in the room, and she opened her eyes. “Lillian, are you in there?” Mila questioned.

“Yes, I will be out in a minute.” Lillian replied and hurried. She stepped out when she was done and met Mila seated on the bed while scrolling through her phone.

“Hey, are you okay?” Mila inquired in a calm tone.

“I'm not fine. I feel like a loser,” Lillian whispered in annoyance and moved over to the drawer to get her body lotion.

“I know you're mad, but you should know Nora better. She doesn't think of what pops out of her mouth.” Mila pressed further while staring keenly at Lillian.

“If I had known I was going to be humiliated this way, I wouldn't have come here. It isn't my fault that I haven't gotten a job or my parents tried to make me marry an old man.” She said with a growl, and Mila stood up and moved to her.

“I'm sorry. I apologized on behalf of her. I know it hurts, but you two need to keep your difference aside and apologize to each other.” Mila chipped in and Lillian turned swiftly to look at her.

“Apologize? That is the last thing I will do, Mila.” She uttered in annoyance and walked to the wardrobe, she began to rummage through it while Mila kept mute.

“Seems like none of you want peace. You don't have to act like her, Lily, you're bigger than this.” Mila finally voiced out and Lily release a scoff.

“Count me out. As a matter of fact, I have decided to go job hunting today. Luck might shine upon me.” She whispered and picked out a blue turtleneck dress.

“Today is Friday, I thought you wanted to start job hunting on Monday.” Mila spoke in concern.

“Change of plans. And please, you can tell Nora not to worry, I will be leaving the house as soon as I get my first pay.” Lillian uttered and quickly wore the dress she was holding.

“It hasn't gotten to that. Please stop making it a big deal. I will talk to her, you don't have to rush anything.” Mila added, but Lillian wasn't ready to listen.

She moved to the mirror and combed her hair while looking at her curves. If her qualifications doesn't get her a job, then her curves should, which man won't find her attractive, huh? The last time she checked, she was the high school and college crush of so many guys.

Mila kept talking, but Lillian wasn't even paying attention. She rushed to her handbag, put a few things in it, picked up her jewelry and slid her legs into her shoes before moving out of the room.

“Stay for breakfast.” Mila yelled behind her, but she kept walking and when she got to the door, she noticed Nora seated in the sitting room.

She turned and glared at her before moving out of the house, while Mila ran a hand into her hair. Those two were totally driving her crazy.

Lillian waited for almost thirty minutes while waiting for a cab. She was already muttering a few curse words under breath, and suddenly a cab stopped right in front of her. “Going somewhere Miss?” The man inquired, and she itched the back of her nape.

Where was she going to start from? Everything was so sudden that she didn't get to check on a few companies before leaving. 

Though she has submitted her documents in two other companies in the city, she hasn't gotten feedback yet.

Then her thoughts drifted to two particular companies. They were among the biggest companies in the country and the largest in the city but getting a job there will be hard, but she wanted to try her luck.

“Valid hall, legend street.” Lillian uttered, hoping it was the road leading to the companies. The cab man asked her to hop in, and she did.

One of the companies was a manufacturing company, owned and managed by one of the richest men in the country. But lately, it seems like the son took over the business, though his father owned numerous companies. How lucky of him to be born in such luxury-Lillian thought.

The cab man finally got to her destination after being stuck in traffic for almost twenty minutes. That was how busy the city can be, and everyone seemed impatient.

Lillian paid the cab man and stepped out of the car while he drove away instantly. She stood there like a statue while roaming her eyes around the place.

She was sweating already, and she wiped it off with her palm before crossing over to the other lane. 

But she halted while thinking of which company to go to first. The other company which was a few inches away from the manufacturing company was a software company.

It was better for her to go there for today and try her luck in the manufacturing company on Monday. Besides, she has heard of how annoying the CEO of the manufacturing company can be.

All those rich kids who never lack anything often turn out to be arrogant and annoying-Lillian whispered as she increased her pace.

She wasn't ready to face another Nora that day, so she walked a bit further while clinging her bag to herself as she headed for the software company.

Suddenly, her phone began to ring, and she pulled it out of her bag. Lo and behold, it was her dad.

Lillian released a sigh and dialed the answered button. “What do you want, dad?” She asked in annoyance.

“Lily, baby, are you really not going to come back home?” She heard her mom's voice from the other side, and she sighed.

“Let her stay stubborn if she likes. Where are you even staying right now? With a man?” Her dad yelled, and she shook her head while rolling her eyes like he could see her.

“It seems like you have nothing important to say to me. Bye, I'm busy right now.” She whispered and ended the call.

“So much headache for a day. Nora should have been the perfect daughter for my dad. Those two always find a way to piss me off. But I'm going to show them I can be better than what they think of me.” Lillian mumbled to herself and walked into the gigantic building in front of her.