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Elise's pov;While Brian and I were travelling on the bus, I asked him, “Do you like travelling by bus?”He nodded saying, “Yes. But I don't get a chance to get on a bus since dad always picks me up from school.” “I only get a chance when the school gets over quickly.”“That's fine. But since you're not old enough to travel alone, wait until you turn ten or eleven, okay?” “And, it's dangerous to travel alone with your age.”When his smile fainted on his lips, I said, “I can take you on the bus if you want to.” When he looked at me, I continued, “Because I think I'm old enough to take you on the bus. And Mr Alarcon won't be against this either.” And smiled at him. He gave me a smile and enjoyed looking outside the window. When the trip ended, we two came to Mr Alarcon's house. When I entered, I saw Mr Alarcon in the centre of the house. Didn't he say he's going on a business trip? What is he doing here? When I tried to go upstairs, Mr Alarcon said, “Hold on. I have to talk with you.
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Elise's pov:When I opened my eyes, I saw the ceiling over my head similar to Mr Alarcon place. When I sat straight up from the bed, I found myself in Mr Alarcon house. How did I come here? Wasn't I in the car… Lizzy!!! I got out of the bed and rushed out of the room to get stopped by Steve. He held me asking, “Mam, where are you going?”I tried pushing him away saying, “Lizzy! Lizzy's in trouble. I have to help her… Lizzy…”He interrupted me by saying, “Calm down, mam. Calm down, please.”“I have to go help her. Let me go!”“She's safe.” When I turned in the direction of the voice, I saw Mr Alarcon standing behind Steve. He continued, “She's doing good. She was sent home.” “Are you an idiot to go outside wearing only pyjamas? And why did you even go out in the middle of the night? Moreover, there's a snowstorm-”Brian came hugging me which made Mr Alarcon stop scolding me. I crouched down to ask, “I heard you crying on the phone. Why did you cry?”He held my cheeks saying, “Because
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Elise's pov;Without answering my questions, Mr Alarcon went inside the house. When I followed him to question him again, he said it's lunch time and went to the dining table. I sat with Mr Alarcon and Brian at the dining table. We ate in silence until Steve came to us and said something to Mr Alarcon in his ears. Mr Alarcon stood up and said, “You two stay at the house and dont go outside.” And pointed at me and continued, “Especially, you. Stay.” And hurriedly left the house along with Steve. When I looked at him, all the people who were working on clearing the snow left. Soon, some men in black suits came and stood in front of the house, guarding it from someone. What's happening here? While I was being confused about what's happening around me, Brian said, “There must be another threatening call.”I looked at him and asked, “What?”“He gets it every now and then.”“Threatening? Who?”He pointed the fork at himself and said, “Me. It's always about me. Dad says there's some bad p
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Elise's pov;After everyone left, I went straight to my room after bidding goodnight to Brian. When I closed the door and laid on the bed, someone knocked on the door. Is it Brian? When I opened, Mr Alarcon was standing before me. Is he here to scold me? I said, rubbing my eyes, “I feel so sleepy. Can we talk tomorrow?”He stepped into my room and closed the door behind. “Mr Alarcon…”“I asked you to call me Max. Did you forget it already?”“I'm sorry… Max.”“Begin eating green vegetables a lot because you tend to forget a lot of things.” he sat on my bed and continued, “Who are those people who came tonight? You mentioned them as your friends but I heard them calling you as boss.”“They work in my bakery store. I consider them as my friends, that's why I introduced them as my friends.”“Is this how you treat your workers? If you give them a lot of space then they'll take advantage and don't do anything properly. They're workers so treat them as one.”Is he here to give me lessons?
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Elise's pov;I came to Mr Alarcon house at 8 pm because we cleared out some stuff for decorations. When I came to the house, I saw Mr Alarcon and Brian eating at the dining table. Wasn't it too soon for dinner time? According to Mr Alarcon's rules. Brian yelled, “Emily, be quick. Let's have dinner together.”After seeing them together, I said, “It's alright. I ate out with my friends.” And I headed upstairs to my room in order to not disturb them. I dropped down on the bed as I stared at the ceiling above me. Mr Alarcon told me he'll help me but how am I going to ask him? And how should I do it? Should we make another deal? It's not a big amount to make a deal though. Let's just think of it as a loan and borrow from him. I feel hungry. I should have at least eaten the brownies which Teresa made at the store. I can't even go down stairs since Mr Alarcon and Brian are having their dinner. I sprang up from the bed and took my wallet and went downstairs. I said to Mr Alarcon, “I'm mee
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Elise's pov;At my store, while I was calculating the expenses for the decorations inside my cabin, Teresa barged in saying, “Boss, your husband's here.”Husband? Oh, yeah. That guy. “Why do you look like you saw a ghost?”“You'll get it if you see for yourself, boss.”I came out of the cabin and when I saw him sitting with clenched jaws with a hostile glare. And he was surrounded by his mafia-like subordinates. What is he doing here with his men? Is he trying to make a scene? I sat across from him and asked, “What are you doing here?”His subordinates walked out of the store dragging my staff along with them. Mr Alarcon placed a piece of paper saying, “Sign it.”When I took a look at it, there were a number of rules listed in that paper and the first rule was not to leave the house after 10 pm. I gave back the paper saying, “No.”“What do you mean by no?”I let out a sigh and said, “I'm not one of your subordinates to go by the rules set by you.”He looked around my store and ask
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Elise's pov;When I woke up, I was in the hospital bed this time. The white ceiling and the antiseptic smell surrounded me and when I lifted my head, I saw Mr Alarcon on his phone. After seeing me, he hung up on whoever he was on the call and asked me, “How do you feel now?”Why is he acting like he care about me? “What happened to me?” I asked as I sat straight on the bed. “I'll call the doctor.” And walked out of the room. The door opened and Mr Alarcon walked in along with the doctor. The doctor asked me, “When did you had your last meal?”“Morning.”“So that means you skipped lunch and dinner?”When I gave him a nod, he continued, “Skipping meals will make your blood sugar levels to drop that's why you fainted.” “I'll prescribe supplement tablets for you. You can take them after your meal. But avoid taking them in empty stomach.”Mr Alarcon asked the doctor, “Can I take her home then?”“Yeah, you can discharge her now.” And the doctor left. Mr Alarcon said, “I'll finish the d
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Elise pov;At my bakery store, While we're arranging the tables, Jared came to our store asking, “Looks like you decorated the store finally.” He walked around while saying, “Oh, you put up the window display too. It's nice…”Teresa, “Boss, is he really here to praise or tease us?”“Do you still doubt that?” Teresa let out a chuckle and asked, “Doesn't he have a store to look after? Why is he always coming here, boss?”“There's only one word to describe. Jealousy.” And let out a chuckle. Theo talked to him, “Mr Matthews, would you like to see our menu?”Jared replied that he's only here to take a look and went to the Christmas tree. When theo gave a fed up look, I said to him, “Let him be. Don't mind.”Theo gave a stare at me and walked to the bill counter. I walked to him and asked, “How long will you give me this silent treatment?”When he didn't answer, I continued, “What if someone thinks we had a fight? Do you want that?”Theo, “Boss, it's business hours. Let's not talk abou
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Elise's pov:Mr. Alarcon's embrace was warm and reassuring as he held me close, his voice gentle yet firm as he uttered words of comfort, urging me to release the burden of guilt that weighed heavily upon my shoulders. "Stop blaming yourself, Elise," he whispered softly, his eyes filled with a mixture of sympathy and understanding. He reminded me that dwelling in self-blame would only cause more pain, emphasizing that the past could not define my present or dictate my future. I could sense the depth of his concern as he observed my struggles, his touch tender as he lifted my face to meet his gaze. "Why are you doing this to yourself?" he inquired, genuine curiosity lacing his words. In the midst of our emotional exchange, a single teardrop made its way down Mr. Alarcon's cheek, prompting a surge of surprise within me. "Why are you crying?" I reacted instinctively, moved by the display of vulnerability from someone whom I had always seen as a pillar of strength. His response was unw
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Elise's pov:At the bustling bakery store, a sharp-dressed man named Jake Turner caught my eye as he took a seat directly across from me. He exuded an air of sophistication with his tall stature, defined facial features, and sleek black suit, suggesting he had just rushed from a day at the office to meet me. Despite my lack of interest in conversing with him, the curious gazes of onlookers like Theo, Harry, Teresa, and Morgan added to the strange energy surrounding our encounter. To my surprise, even Mr. Alarcon and Brian, whom I had recently discussed this mysterious newcomer with, appeared among the spectators. Teresa, with her usual grace, set down a latte and a delectable strawberry lemon trifle before each of us before mingling with the rest of our acquaintances. Before I could even collect my thoughts on the unexpected turn of events, Jake Turner took the initiative and inquired, "So, you run this place?”With a simple nod, I confirmed his assumption, bracing myself for further
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Elise's pov:As I was diligently reviewing the financial records for the past two months, meticulously documenting each expense, my focus was abruptly interrupted by a soft knock on my office door. Theo, my trusted assistant, stood there with a sense of urgency as he whispered, "He's here, boss."Rapidly shutting down my computer and grabbing my phone, I made my way out of my office, the wooden door creaking faintly as I closed it behind me. Mr. Alarcon, a long-time associate, awaited my arrival by the reception counter, his presence commanding attention even in a bustling environment.With a level of composure befitting my leadership role, I turned to Theo, who stood by my side, and issued clear instructions, "Take care of the store in my absence." His response held a trace of friendly banter as he remarked, "This store certainly sees more of the boss than any of us employees."As I gently patted him on the cheek in jest, a light-hearted smile crossed his lips, expressing a mutual un
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Elise's pov;When morning light filtered through the curtains, I roused myself from sleep, feeling the need to escape any potential encounters with Mr. Alarcon. Hurriedly preparing for the day, I quietly slipped out of the house, finding solace in the familiar sights and sounds of my store. As my mind flitted anxiously to Brian, a sense of guilt tugged at me, knowing I hadn't bid him farewell. His peaceful slumber seemed suspended in time, prompting me to depart without disrupting his rest. The bittersweet air of my departure lingered, leaving a void where parting words should have been spoken.Teresa stood before me, her eyes filled with curiosity as she directed her question about my attire. She was already donning a festive elf costume, serving as a stark reminder of the occasion we were celebrating. Across the room, Theo, Morgan, and Harry emerged from the changing room, fully adorned in their respective outfits, adding to the jolly atmosphere that filled the space.In response to
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Elise's pov;I came to Mr Alarcon house at 8 pm because we cleared out some stuff for decorations. When I came to the house, I saw Mr Alarcon and Brian eating at the dining table. Wasn't it too soon for dinner time? According to Mr Alarcon's rules. Brian yelled, “Emily, be quick. Let's have dinner together.”After seeing them together, I said, “It's alright. I ate out with my friends.” And I headed upstairs to my room in order to not disturb them. I dropped down on the bed as I stared at the ceiling above me. Mr Alarcon told me he'll help me but how am I going to ask him? And how should I do it? Should we make another deal? It's not a big amount to make a deal though. Let's just think of it as a loan and borrow from him. I feel hungry. I should have at least eaten the brownies which Teresa made at the store. I can't even go down stairs since Mr Alarcon and Brian are having their dinner. I sprang up from the bed and took my wallet and went downstairs. I said to Mr Alarcon, “I'm mee
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Elise's pov;When I woke up, I was in the hospital bed this time. The white ceiling and the antiseptic smell surrounded me and when I lifted my head, I saw Mr Alarcon on his phone. After seeing me, he hung up on whoever he was on the call and asked me, “How do you feel now?”Why is he acting like he care about me? “What happened to me?” I asked as I sat straight on the bed. “I'll call the doctor.” And walked out of the room. The door opened and Mr Alarcon walked in along with the doctor. The doctor asked me, “When did you had your last meal?”“Morning.”“So that means you skipped lunch and dinner?”When I gave him a nod, he continued, “Skipping meals will make your blood sugar levels to drop that's why you fainted.” “I'll prescribe supplement tablets for you. You can take them after your meal. But avoid taking them in empty stomach.”Mr Alarcon asked the doctor, “Can I take her home then?”“Yeah, you can discharge her now.” And the doctor left. Mr Alarcon said, “I'll finish the d
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Elise's pov:pov;When I entered the office, I saw the models who had been chosen for the work, so I went to them and sat next to them. Owen walked into the room as he yelled into the phone, "Last time when you were caught, it was hard to get rid of that reporter. Don't make a mess as much as you want to -" he stopped for a moment when he saw us staring at him and continued on the phone, "Come to the office in ten minutes." And hung up on whoever he was talking to. He smiled at us and said, "Excuse me. I will briefly introduce TA company's rules because most of them are new here. There are three rules you must follow when working with us. First, do not promote other products while working with us. Second, you cannot work for another company until your contract with us ends. Third, if you are in a romantic relationship, wait until the contract is over. That's all for today. Did you all sign the contract?" As we nodded in unison, he said, "Sweet. Thanks for coming, guys. And one more t
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Elise's pov;Mike, "I think I made a decent decision in keeping him here.""What?"While he was handing me the meal in the service area, Olivia called him back to the kitchen. What made him say that?I served the food to the customers after bringing it out of the kitchen. The couple who received the food from me, both laughed and glanced at me. Is it my imagination or are they laughing at me?Emily brought me to the counter and said, "I know you were married recently and have a great husband, but do you have to flaunt it like this?" "How many times do I have to advise you not to refer to him in that manner?"She put her hand on my neck and whispered, "Listen to me, Do you want all of our customers to know what a wonderful night you had?""What!?"I dashed to the restroom to see what it was. When I looked at my neck, I thought, "A hickey?" Can he really do this to me? Now I see why everyone was staring at me. I'm humiliated. I'll start by changing my shirt.When I exited the restroom
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Elise's pov;After Mr Martinez made a call, The police arrived and then arrested them and left while some remained behind to investigate what had occurred.When they investigated me, I told them what happened in the office. They began investigating Mr Martinez after my turn was finished."They forgot to ask you a question," Big Brother said as he approached me."What?""They didn't question you about why you were on the second floor in the middle of the night when your room was on the first.""I… I couldn't sleep so I wandered around…""Mr Johnson, come here!" said Mr Martinez.Big brother said, "I'll ask you once more. Prepare yourself." And then he left.Should I tell Big Brother about what I was doing in Mr Martinez's office? What if he stopped me from looking into the thing I was looking for? What if he tells me to stop?I have a doubt about Olivia. This isn't retaliation, but I can't let Olivia go free after what she did to my mother.The following day,In Mr. Martinez's office,
