4) Enough

Veronica///

I had enough!

First he started out just as any other Boss would be, strict and annoying but it was bearable.

But by the second week he started to scream at me like a maniac , send me running across the town while knowing I don't have a car .

Than he started to throw things at me, I still can't believe it!

I mean OK he never really met me with one of the things, but still.. who does that?

When he called me in the middle of Sunday night I was so done! But than again I was so exhausted that in the morning I wasn't so sure about me anymore, so I went and apologised.

And as I heard from some workers he had some problems with some business and his family so I let his moods and aggressiveness slide.

But calling me a slut and worthless and pathetic.. I just lost it!

My dad raised a strong woman, one that never gives up but that was just to much.

I didn't had one proper sleep this month, he forced me to skip meals and I lost almost ten pounds, running extra miles and not having time to eat.

In the evenings I was to exhausted to eat so I always just got to bed only for him to call me in the middle of the night for some stupid shit that could have been done in the morning.

Forced me to work on the weekends and to be honest I feared them the most, because than it was mostly just the two of us working.

He was so cold and aggressive that he made me believe when he said he would kill me and I feared being alone with him in a building he owns.

When he came in on Monday and started to call me names and scream at me because from his point of view I made a mistake, again. But I hadn't! Lisa asked me to make some copies for her while I'm there and that's what I did but he didn't give me a chance to explain!

I still hear him scream" You stupid bitch, can't you do one thing right!! You had one fucking job you pathetic piece of shit!! This are the wrong reports and they aren't even in the right order!"

That's when I finally broke! I just couldn't take it anymore. No matter what he might going through, nothing justifice such a behavior to someone.

Luckily I got a call from the Café Susy's Dream a day before . I applied for a job some weeks ago when I was on the edge of quiting but they never called back. Than on Tuesday morning the owner called me, said one of her girls suddenly quit and she needed back up emidiatly.

Of course I accepted and rushed down there as fast as I could.

When I came there, the store was full!! At every table were at least four people sitting and the counter was full, the waiting line continued through the whole story and outside.

Without asking I just rushed in and started taking orders and making the drinks.

After the air cleared Susy gave me a full-time job and doubled the pay she originally offered me with the words " Never in my life did I had such a fast and capable worker. You came in and just started to work, no question no complaints. I'm impressed!"

I worked here for three days and I enjoyed every minute of it. No one screams at me, I sleep better and I already gained three pounds back.

And just as I was about to feel good for the first time in a long time he walked through the doors and sits in a hidden corner, like I wouldn't see this bastard there. But even from the kitchen, where I was, I could see him looking around like he is searching for someone, he even send Nancy, my coworker, away.

For a moment I hoped Lisa told him Why and what I was doing there and he came to apologise, but I doubt that. Even if Lisa told him he wouldn't apologise, he just doesn't have it in him.

The way he looks, walks and talked gives me the creeps sometimes. He is a scary guy, his tattoos, the dark suits, the way he looks at someone, like he is above everything and that scared me a bit, but not anymore.

I take a deep breath and walk behind the counter, prepare the order and move out, trying to ignore him , only that he wasn't aware of this fact as he walked up to me and stand in my way, looking down.

Is he trying to intimidate me?

I shrieks , when I almost bump into him but luckily get a hold of the tray.

" What the hell are you doing here? I'm working so get out of my way and get lost" I spat coldly and move around him , going outside.

I places the order on the table and asked around if someone wants something and moved back in, only to be stopped by Susy.

"V what is wrong with you?" She shrieks as soon as I am infront of her.

" Remember I told you about my last job? That him. And I don't know how or why the hell he found me!" I whisper- yell.

" Still you have to serve him, he is a customer "

With a sign, and an angry face I walk to him and force a smile.

" Welcome to Susy's Dream, what can I get you?" I ask, trying hard to sound as nice as possible.

" A coffee, you still know how I drink that, I assume " he says, looking with this cold gaze at me , that makes a shiver run down my spine.

" Sure, I'll be right back" I say and rush to make the coffee to finally get away from him.

Behind the counter Nancy sneaks up to me.

" He is so handsome I want to cry. How can a man be that good looking?" she whispers in my ear.

" I tell you what: He is such a big asshole that he has to cover up his shitty character with his looks" I whisper back and she looks shocked at me

" Do you know him?"

" Yes it's the ass I worked for last Month, I told you about him, remember "

" Omg! Let me spit in his coffee" she snickers.

" That would be a great idea. But I promise you he will find out. If his coffee doesn't taste like he liked it, he will throw a tantrum and we don't need that kind of publicity " I say, smirking and go to bring him his coffee.

" Here you go. Can I bring you something else or would you like to pay for your drink directly " I ask hoping he will leave.

" I pay" he says and throws ten dollar on the table.

" The coffee costs only 4.90 ,Sir" I say polite.

" Keep the rest" he says rushed and storms out of the store.

Huh? What was that?

Did I manage to offend him? How?

" Dear did you offend him?" Susy asked.

" No ma'am. Not since you scolded me, at least not that I would know. I just brought him his coffee, and asked the usual questions?" I answer, but it sounded more like a question itself.

After the shift Nancy and I grabbed a bite together and I walked home.

***

I start to enjoy my life in New York, I have Nancy and Susy, Felix and his mom. They are nice people, friends even. I love my apartment and my new job, the Semester is about to start and I couldn't be happier. And after my talk with dad I considered my decision and changed my subject, luckily the NYU had still a place and my scholarship could be transferred. I now will make my Major in Economics, that will last at least six semester and I will deal with the topics of marketing, finance ,management , accounting,

legal,and economic issues.

So I will stick with numbers and technologies like my father wanted and like I can.

And I decided that after that I will go back home and work with my father, stick to the family like it was for Generations.

For the next week I drown myself in work and pre-Studying since I was prepared for graphic design and not economics and I have to buy other books so I need the money.

The fact that I still sleep on a mattress since my furniture still didn't came my whole body is sore and I long for a nice, warm bed.

Nancy and I switched shifts on Tuesday since Mr. Rossa started to come daily during lunch and insisted that I serve him, but than he started to come in the morning, annoying the hell out of me.

And on top of that I feel like I am being watched, I don't feel safe anymore. Luckily Felix and his friends offered to accompany me wherever I go but the unnerving feeling is still there and it doesn't help that Mr. Rossa is coming daily and whenever I change shifts with Nancy he seems to know , making the dread inside me rise.

***

In the early morning on Friday Susy calls and ask me to open the store, since she has an important appointment.

I rush down there , happy for the opportunity and am humming to myself.

I opend the store and went into the kitchen to get Ice, when I come back I shriek, seeing the drop-dead gorgeous man at the counter. How did he know I will be here? Or was it just a coincidence?

" W-What are you ...d-doing here?" I stutter.

" Coffee, as usual and hurry up I don't have all day" he says , looking at his phone.

" Why here? There are a lot of other stores where you could get your Coffee and they are much closer to the company " I ask but he doesn't answer me , so I get to work and make him a coffee with a sign.

Behind the shelves is a mirroring marble , as I have my back to him I let the curiosity get me and I dare to take a peak through them only to see him observing me.

What does he want? Why is he comming back? Why can't t he just leave me alone ?

I turn around with the coffee in a to go cup, and catch him lowering his gaze rushly, just in time " That will be 4.90, Sir" , my voice sounds foreign to me, as I am at a loss of words.

He was observing me just now, or did I imagined things?

He throws ten dollar on the counter, grabs his coffee and leaves without a word.

This man is so strange and slowly but surely he scares me, like for real!

It makes me think he is stalking me and for some days now I feel like I am being watched.

Maybe I am and he is stalking me? But than why should a handsome , rich man want to stalk someone like me? That does not make any sense, I am just being paranoid!

My shift went smoothly and at lunch Susy and Nancy came to replace me.

" Thank you so much for your help, I don't know how I could forget about my appointment. I must be getting old" Su snickers.

" Don't be silly, you're just tired that's all. I will take my leave now. See you tomorrow " I say , give Nancy a hug and rush out.

My furniture finally arrives today, after over a month!!

I rush out of the Café and was about to cross the street, when my phone rings and distract me...

It was just a split of a second but that was enough..

......

I heard a loud sound and voices calling me and a sharp pain spreads through my whole body before the darkness swallows me.

***

I feel the horrible pain, hear strange beeping and try to move or open my eyes, but nothing happens.

What is happening??

" Doctor! I need a doctor!!! She starts to move!!" I hear a familiar voice.

" Dad?" I whisper, my throat is sore and dry and my voice hoarse.

" Yes honey, I'm here. It's ok" he says, sadness lacing his voice.

" W-where am I? W.. what hap- happend?" I force out, my eyes still closed.

" You had an car accident after work yesterday, but it's alright. The Doc said you were lucky."

The doc rushed in and I finally managed to open my eyes, remembering what happend.

After a check up I was clear to go, It apearce I really was lucky, the dirver saw me just in time and hit the barks so I just was hit slightly, some bruises that's all. I was unconscious because I hit my head when I fell and have a pretty big bump there but all in one I'm one hell of a lucky girl, at least that's what Susy said when she helped bringing me home.

The Nurse said she was there with me the whole time , she refused to leave even at night, and finally left when Dad arrived.

***

They brought me home and I was shocked to see that my furniture was there and set up.

Just as I was about to ask who did it, Felix and Nancy rushed in.

" Your back" the screamed and pulled me into a tight hug.

" Ouch!" I say laughing.

" Sorry, we were just so worried! Su and I saw everything and we were so scared. She went with you and I stayed behind, finished the shift and closed the store. I remembered why you were in a rush and came to your apartment. Luckily Felix accepted the deliver and after I told him what happend he get the spare keys and we set up everything for you" she exclaims happy.

" I hope you don't mind , normally the spare keys are for emergencys like fire or something but we thought it would please you" Felix rushes to defend their doing.

" Do I mind? Are you kidding?? Thank you so much guys! I don't know what I would do without you" I say and give both a light kiss on the cheek.

" Well I'm happy you're fine, I have to go and open the store because I believe Susy won't leave you .. and your dad so soon" she whispers the last part and snickers,. Yeah I already noticed how the two of them glance secretly at each other.

" Oh and get well soon!! My birthday is this Saturday and I want to party! There is a new club opening on that day and birthday kids get a surprise " she says and rushes out the door.

My dad stayed the whole week with me, not leaving my side and Su came by every day, bringing us food and cooking for us.

" Dad you really don't have to stay! I'm fine..." I say.

" No way! I will stay , I want to make sure your OK and besides your new boss is hot!" he says and winks at me.

" Geez Dad! Gross!" I say and pull a face , making him laugh.