CHAPTER FIVE

MIA'S POV

" We WHAT!?? "..... He shouted back at me.

Oh My God!!! Why the hell is he feigning ignorance?..

" The night we had SEX or should I say the night you raped me"

"Hold it up right there!!!....We had sex? You mean I slept with you? Rape you, you say? Are you sure you are not mistaken? Jesus Christ Miss Anderson, are you out of your mind? I barely know you for pete sake. Now, I'm convinced that you were sent to destroy me. Who paid you to do this to me? Whose dog are you?" He asked with a look of disgust evident on his face.

"Yes,you raped me and no, I'm not mistaken." I declared with my chin up,meeting his gaze with my teary ones. "Why did you do it?You ruined my life Mr Black and I hate you so much with all of my heart"

However, I should have been more prepared because the moment I uttered those statements, he was right in front of me.

For the first few minutes, there was complete silence. I was held captive in the grip of his unwavering calculating gaze.

His gaze pierced into my eyes for a long time causing me to lower my eyes to his chest. I couldn't match the intensity emanating from his eyes anymore.

"Look at me!" He demanded with his deep voice caressing my face and ears, sending shivers down my spine and causing goosebumps to rise on my skin.

I looked up at him with my hands gripping my skirt tightly. Making sure to let him see the hatred I had for him in eyes.

His eyes were roaming my face, searching for the truth behind my words. After he was done, he turned around and went back to his desk.

He sat down on his chair and raked his hand through his hairs muttering something to himself but I was getting impatient with the silence.

"Well, aren't you going to say anything?" I inquired.

His face snapped up, his grey orbs darkening all of a sudden.

" I don't have anything to say to you , Miss Anderson. All I see in front of me is a LIAR and a WHORE… How dare you?.. How dare you accuse me of raping you?.. You're not even my type for crying out loud so why would I sleep with you? I thought you were just rude but I didn't know you could act so cheap?.. Is it money that you want?... How much do you need?... TELL ME!!!"

My soul left my body with all the harsh words he was throwing at me. I couldn't process what was happening right now. It felt like I was dreaming.

Tears threatened to overwhelm me but I took a deep breath and held everything in.

No. No. I had to stand up for myself. I wouldn't let anyone trample over me, not even my boss.

"What are you saying right now? Are you joking?.. If anyone is to be called a whore then it should be you. You are a MANWHORE.You took advantage of me that night in Texas on the 10th of May. Exactly two months today Sir. You didn't just rape me, you stole away my most precious gift that night without my consent. You took away my virginity by force in the most painful way." I shouted back at him.I won't let him bully me like this.

" You are the one who's joking here right now. I'm done with your drama and I won't tolerate any disrespect from you again.Who do you think you are talking to? How much did they pay you, I can double it for you. Here, this is a check of them million dollars, is this your worth? I know your type and I'm not surprised you came in this manner. If you want more money, just name your price Miss Anderson."

He wrote a check and handed it over to me. I collected the check from his hand and tore it into pieces.

I laughed with tears streaming down my face.This is it I guess.

" You are so heartless!.How can you even call yourself a man if you can't take responsibility for your own actions. The only thing you know how to do is hide behind your company's name. Since you think I'm accusing you unjustly,that's fine Mr Black. I know that someone like me, who isn't in your class, wouldn't win a case over the likes of you. You don't need to fire me because I QUIT."

His ego was bruised the moment I was done pouring out those words. I could see it in the way his eyes darken more but I could care less.

Just as I was about to leave his office, I heard his voice again.

"Nobody will believe you, Miss Anderson. It is your word against mine. And do I need to remind you that this is the world of the rich. Where money controls everything."

With that said, I turned back around and faced him.

"Are you threatening me Mr Black? Let's see about that. They may not believe me because like you said, we live in a world where money covers injustice that the likes of you do to those who have no one to fight for them. But time will tell and this time,even this money that you so much believe in, will not be able to help you. Because, you will come crumbling."

I said this and left his office making sure to close the door loudly just to annoy him.

I bumped into his sister and another man just as I left his office. I quickly wiped the tears in my eyes before they could see it but it was all futile. She had already seen it.

"Is everything alright Miss Anderson? Why are you crying?" Immediately she asked me, tears filled my eyes again.

How could I tell her the reason I'm crying is because of her brother.

" Everything is fine ma'am. Something just got into my eyes" I sniffled.

" I don't think something is enough to bring that much tears to a person's face. So your excuse is unreasonable if I may say " I heard the man beside her say.

I turned to him now and focused my attention on him. He was quite good looking with his brown hair and dark eyes. He stood 5'8 ft tall and if I didn't know better,I could mistake him for a model.

"He looks quite familiar though" I thought to myself.

" Well, If I say something got into my eyes, then something did. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go home" With that, I hurriedly left their presence.

I knew I sounded rude but that was the only way I could hold myself back from saying the truth.

I walked into my office and packed up everything that belongs to me. I took a look inside the office one more time to check if I had forgotten anything.

Once I was satisfied I had packed all my belongings, I left the office and made my way outside.

I saw some of my colleagues staring at me with confused faces but I didn't give any of them attention.

I got outside the building and hailed a cab home. It was when I got into it that I broke down into tears.

"Is everything alright ma'am?" I heard the cab driver ask me

" Yes. Could you please drop me off at the nearest park?" I told the driver.

" Alright ma'am."

I needed some fresh air and I needed alone time to think.

We got to the park and I got down. I paid the driver and found myself a bench to sit down on. I didn't want to cry outside so I just raised my head up and looked at the sky.

It was beautiful I thought.

I saw some children playing around and laughing. This made me laugh too.I couldn't help but miss being young and free.

How could life be so cruel to me ?