"Do I have to?" Khloe whines as I bring up the topic about the school bus, but she doesn't like the idea of it, for some reasons maybe because i have always brought her to school myself since day one. We again are now stuck at the intersection, waiting for our turn to get out of this horrendous traffic,if I said earlier i hated Monday now I'm starting to believe that tuesday is no better.
"Yea I have been thinking about this, I'm planning to take the train to work instead of driving there"
Khloe takes a deep breath and sighs loudly, such a drama queen she is "Does it mean i have to wake up earlier?"
"Yep"
She moans and grunt as a reply as if the world has turned against her completely. Khloe hates waking up early in the morning well she is my kid after all, I still remember how my mom used to wake me up from the bed
"It's doesn't matter if i take you to school or if you go by bus you will need to wake up earlier sweetie and the train station is closer our home "
" What if the kids in the same bus are mean? Marissa gets annoyed a lot by the boys in the bus with her"
" Have those kids done anything to Marissa? "
" Well they often bother her like hiding her stuff or pulling her hair "
I frown " Hmm has Marissa told her parents about this or the bus dispatcher? "
Khloe shrugs " I don't know "
" She should, tell her to "
" Ok mom"
" And don't worry, im going to make sure you get the best bus with maximum control, but if other kids in the same bus try to bully you, you know what to do remember last summer when you fought the boy in your class? this is no different but then you need to tell me right away "
" But the headmaster said fighting in not good "
" True if you can avoid it, then it's better to clear from it, but if a boy hits you like last time I permit you to hit him back, a boy should never hit a girl " I glance at my daughter who is listening to me I add " we should never hit anyone but if they attack us first, then it's ok to defend by attacking back, do you understand me? "
" Yes momma "
I slowly pull over before her school gate when the car stops full I turn my head to watch her getting out of her seat belt
"We will talk more about this tonight ok?"
"Are you going to be at aunt Sophie place on time tonight? "
" Yes I hope so "
" Ok see you tonight momma " she leans over to give me a peck before jumping out of the car, smiling I watch her run to her school gate her long brown hair dances in the air.
Khloe was born light weight, I remember how i blamed myself for that since i believed it was because of my alcohol consumption in my first trimester of pregnancy. Even though it wasn't intentional and the doctor didn't confirm it, the guilt refused to leave me for a very long time now but im glad that she is starting to catch up with the average size of kids her age now. Khloe turns her head as she grins and waves at me before disappearing behind the school gate.
It's my second day of work and i hope my lucky stars are still beaming. Yesterday evening I was darn sure i would lose my job but here i am. I sat comfortably in my desk
"Good morning Emma!" Sebastian greets giving me an odd look
I picked a classier work attire today, a royal blue dress with square neckline, something i never did at my previous work. I always receive compliments everytime i wore this dress and that is the reason im wearing it today. But am not sure if Sebastian look is referring to my dazzling appearance, my feeling says it's something else but i push it aside "Morning" I reply "Where are the girls?"
"At the pantry, they often have their breakfast together before work" Sebastian answers
"Ok" I put my bag on my seat
"About that... I think William wants to have a word with you first" With that his gaze shifts to William glass door behind me, making my my bright smile freeze "it sound urgent" he adds
Urgent doesn't sound good, does it have to do with the incident yesterday evening? am i in trouble? am i getting fired?
" No!" I quickly correct myself "I mean no problem sure is he inside now?"
"Yeah he's been waiting for you"
I nod and stand up, calmly adjusting my dress, that is it I'm finished, my career at this multi billion company ends.
Yesterday was a total mess, after Emily Lysander threw the spiced coffee at her brother face, she stormed out and never looked back leaving me alone with my drenched CEO, seeing his expression at that moment I would have laugh. So I grabbed a box of tissue from the table and rushed to him, I helped him dry up, I grabbed a towel soak in milk to dab on his face and neck to prevent from burning, I ran to his car and grab his extra clothes. He complained about the unusual prickly and hotness on his skin but i assured him that was just the the irritation from the boiling hot coffee, nothing more nothing less. Mr Lysander washed his face in the restroom while i wiped his desk and took the cup back to the pantry cleaning the crime scene, I was just hoping that he hasn't tasted the spiciness on his lips since Emily threw it straight at his face and neck area. He came back to his office room with his reddish face and a clean shirt, when he said nothing about the spiciness I signed in relief, still I went home still wondering if he actually knew something was off. Apparently he did otherwise i won't be here standing in front of William door already open
I knock softly "Good morning William"
William who is arranging his drawer turns his head to me and smiles "Good morning Emma yes please come in"
Ok" I closed the door behind me and walk to his desk, I have never been fired but i know it's going to be sucky as when my ex broke up with me. I sit down
" So!.. " he says after bringing out documents to his desk " We have a situation right now, it's about our big boss, my Lysander " he adds.
Panic rose to my entire body " I can explain! " I squeak
" Huh?" William frown, noticing the confused look on his face obviously we aren't on the same page maybe I'm not being fired
"I mean can you explain further... please?"
"ok, Mr Lysander executive assistant resigned yesterday without notice as you know very well, the board department is trying to find his replacement as soon as possible, in the meantime he needs someone to help him with phone calls and schedules" I holding my breath I don't like where this is going. "And since you have the experience of being a secretary to a president director and since you haven't started your account yet, he wants you to take the executive assistant position temporarily
" Ohh"
" It's just for a week " William winces, I know he was lying about the time frame.
I clear my throat " Thanks for the offer but i don't think it's a good idea William, you see i only have six months to prove myself in this team, if I go to the thirteenth floor and start this job, how will i achieve my target on time "
" This isn't an offer Emma " William replies softly
" What? "
" Mr Lysander assigns you to fill the position temporarily "
I can't believe my ears " He can't make me, this is against the contract we signed "
William knits his eyebrows " Oh? he said you would do this after the conversation you two had yesterday "
" Huh what conversation? " I ask looking confused
" The one over a company you are planning to tap ,since the CEO happens to be his old friend, he said you would help him out with the secretary work if he agreed to help you connect with the manager, i honestly think this is actually a good opportunity for you Emma? "
I'm trying to recall every scene on the thirteenth floor yesterday but nothing about approaching a new company, is Mr Lysander having hallucinations I'm beyond confuse " Are you sure he was talking about me? "
" Of course there is only one Emma Garnet in this office "
Something is definitely not right, this is so wrong, it's doesn't feel good " And what company was he talking about if i ask? "
" I'm not sure he mentioned the company name but it's the one that produces your favorite brand of chili sauce 'RompaRampa' is it.
I'm almost falling off my seat, my heart drums wildly against my chest and my stomach churns. He knows, he noticed I fucking knew it. Is this my punishment for my attempt to prank him? what if i refuse? will he fire me or worse sue me? but he has no proof right? I got rid of all the evidence.
My breath hitches in my throat THE CAMERA!!.
"Is there a camera in the pantry room on the thirteenth floor? I ask in horror and fear grip me
William seems surprise " Uh I believe so the thirteenth floor has cameras almost in every corner of the room, why did you ask? "
I feel my vigor leaving my body, I realize im being blackmailed by my own boss, what is his plan? is he going to enslave me by keeping me here from 6am to 9pm every single day? is he going to even worst poison my drink for revenge? oh shit!
" Emma, Emmie? " The next thing i know William waving his hand in front of my face " Are you alright? "
" Ye.. yes.. I'm fine " I answer " When do I start? "
" As soon as you are ready "
" Does it mean today "
" It means now".