reminiscence 1

Ella's POV

"Yes, Ella yes we both have turned insane in your glamour. We both want you. Amuse us, Ella, please us. You have done this with both of us but in a different bed, so from now on let's do it in one bed..."

"No, don't..." I awoke in a terror. 

I inhale heavily and my body was all drenched in sweat. I made an effort catching my breath and comforting myself but I was precisely very terrified. I pulled my knees close to my face and draped my hand around it. I sowed my face on my thigh trying hard to come back to reality.

It felt like yesterday and the wound that I got on my heartfelt so raw which never was intending to heal. Only the difference was I no longer shed tears. Whenever I recalled my past I mumbled underneath my breath but didn't sob.

I darted at my watch which was striking just 2 in the morning. I climbed down my bed and walked to the window. As I pulled the curtains I gazed at the black and calm sky which had numerous white dots twinkling at me. I forced a smile at them. I did that every now then whenever I used to be dismal. 

I didn't want anyone to see my sadness wrinkles. I didn't want anyone to know who I was and what I have been through. I didn't want anyone to know about my past, not at all.

The night was cold and relaxed with no noise at all. The calmness of the night was soothing me with its peaceful surrounding. An empty easel was beside me I stared at it for a long time. After a while I dangled a canvas on it and gripping the brush I dipped its tip in a colour.

Here I am again painting lost in thought trying hard not to reckon about anything. But no matter what the thought on my head didn't quit crossing my mind and making me upset.

*****

'Reminiscence 1'

"Goodbye, Miss Seema" I waved at Miss Seema wiping my tears feeling heartbroken.

But Miss Seema wore the same smile which she always had and waved back at me standing by the gate of the orphanage.

"May Almighty provide you with all the success you deserve Ella Royal... Goodbye" was the final sentence she said to me that day.

As the cab left sitting on the backseat I wiped my nose with tissue on my hand. I didn't prefer to leave. I just preferred to stay but Orphanage always had a rule of setting free the bird from the cage when they got to the age of 20. 

Everyone concluded orphanage was a cage but for me, it was not a cage. It was my warm nest where I was raised and caressed. I never loathed to be in the orphanage but that was the only moment when I hated it for sending me away. Orphanage wanted me to fly and conquer the sky but little did they knew I didn't want to flap my wings at all. 

After travelling on a train for a long time I arrived at my destination where I was supposed to start the new phase of my life. Thinking about my new life I took deep breathe and got out of the train carrying my luggage.

Thanks to Miss Seema who had managed everything for me. From my apartment to my job. Regarding my job I was presumed to have my interview before it was to be fixed. With difficulty, I got to my apartment address thinking about my job.

A tall building which I had never dream about living in was now my home. And Once again thanks to Miss Seema. I took an elevator and got off in the thirteenth floor were my agent Miss Kayri was already waiting for me right outside the elevator to hand over the keys of my apartment.

After a short introduction and showing me my apartment she left. I then became all alone in my apartment. The apartment was good and cosy with a living room, a bedroom with attached washroom and a kitchen with a small dining table at the side. The best thing about the apartment was a balcony which gave a spectacular picture of the city.

Gradually, I was starting to like living outside the orphanage. After spending some time in the balcony I went to freshen up. I was to attend my interview at 2 pm. So I was precisely not intending to be late.

After a quick shower, I wore a plain skirt and white shirt gifted by my orphanage siblings on my 20th birthday. I smiled at the reflection of the mirror and missed my siblings.

I then strolled out of my apartment and led the way to the company. Luckily, it was not that distant from my apartment.
When I got there it was quart to two. Fifteen minutes earlier. As I was about to get through the entrance a car halt and a man got down from the car. 

Damn, I had never seen such a handsome face in my life. His gemstone eyes were the first thing my eyes noticed which I found so beautiful about him. His hair was neatly combed backwards and his suit was ironed so well and was faultlessly fitted on his strong and muscular body.

"Excuse me lady" a voice pulled me back to the reality.

The man was already staring at his phone and the man who asked for an excuse was his driver. I hastily strode away from the way and let them in. I silently followed them inside. As I got on the hall I inquired about my interview from the receptionist who implored me to wait for a while.

The company where I was about to work was an event management company and I was called for interview for the post of Personal Assistant. I was ecstatic inside thinking that if I would pass the interview well and I would be the P.A of that handsome man. I was smirking inside.

"Thank you very much for the opportunity. I will not let you down" lady who seems to be in her thirties was talking shaking her hands with that handsome man. And in a while, he strolled out of the company.

That handsome man left breaking my heart into pieces. I was not supposed to work for him. I gazed him leaving but as he reached the entrance he slightly swivelled his head towards me and gave a sweet smile. My eyes expanded and I swear I nearly got attack with his damn cute smile.

"But now I wish if I didn't have that curiosity to know about him and get hurt..." 

*****

At present:

I walked out of my apartment with the cookies bag which Suzi had given me last evening and rushed to my workplace. Presently, I am working in a small shopping mall as a cashier which doesn't pay much. But I had no other option rather than working here.

Now you may be thinking my boss could fall for me and I could also have the same lovely and sweet love story like a modern fairy tale but you are totally wrong. I am not that lucky enough. I have a vicious lady boss who is so mean and ruthless.

There is only a time in a whole month when I didn't badmouth her that was when she gave tree packets of bread hearing that I was admitted in hospital due to food poison.

That was only the time when I found her kind but any other time she was so mean and greedy that I got sick of her whenever I saw her. But still, I have to work for her 'poor me.'

"Miss Ella..." there at the entrance she was waiting for me folding her arms and glancing at me with her wide eyes.

"Good morning Mrs Smith" I forced a smile.

"I think you are late" she smirked adding "...again'

"Um. I was just" I stammered being speechless. I was just five minutes late.

"No, just and all you clearly know that I don't like people who get late for work. Don't you get it?" she yelled.
"Yes, Mrs Smith it won't happen again" I nodded "I am sorry..."

"You better not let it happen. This is your last chance..." she mumbled and glaring at me walked away.
 I took a deep breath and went to my counter. I started working right after my butt was pressed against the chair.