Chapter 2 ASHLEY ALWAYS WIN

"There you are our confident queen!"

"Hey Ashley"

She dressed like a fashion icon that she is,her dress was made specifically by her designer, I heard she paid not less than 100 million bucks for every outfit and girl don't repeat clothes!

"Aww don't be so nervous"she said in a rather mockery tone and smiled at me.

"Oh I am not,actually just curious"I replied and smiled back at her.

"About what? (chuckles) how much my redcarpet outfit's worth?"

"Not at all,you never seem to notice me since I started working in this company untill now, let me guess is this because I am your rival?"

She cracked up in a way that embarrassed me.

"Sorry...you? My what?..Oh my goodness baby you ain't shit to compete with me"

She took a sip from her glass.

I shrugged and nodded in shameful agreement.

"You're afterall an extra,no matter how hard you work, you are still an assistant employee, but since you are part of the competition this night well I kinda like it, because this will help put some dreamers back to their rightful place".

"I hope so too because many suck.cessfull employees suck their ways to the top,where they don't truly belong".

I smiled back with a brow raised.

She flashed her teeth,her smile was obviously fake so fake she can't help it.

I enjoyed how hard she try to appear unbothered but ended up appearing like that.

"You are really smart Arianna,hope you get alot of votes..maybe next forever".

"Not as smart as you Ashley, our three times E.O.Y".

She chuckled and fanned herself with her hands.

"Oh please stop with the flattering,you can do better but unfortunately beauty is an important requirement sadly you don't pass for an average".

She sneered and nod at me with a smile.

I dimmed my eyes in annoyance.

She turned to me and gasped.

"Oh sorry... did I make you mad, you know what I will get you a new pair of glasses to make it up to you,I think I should, definitely you need one of those, I mean my gran gran's pair is even more fashionable than what you are wearing".

"Ashley..you!...."

"The first position goes to..our employee of the month!.. ASHLEY WI---LLIAMS!"

Micky announced interrupting me.

"Oops that's me,hold on to this honey"

She gave me her glass of wine and stepped forward.

"Ugh! Ashley always wins"

I mumbled with a brow raise and lips pouted,angrily I drank up the wine.

"Shit! That was hot"i screamed out, my throat burning.

The room was filled with joyful whistles and cheering sounds accompanied with loud applause as Ashley made her way to the stage.

Then I saw Zoey approaching,quickly I got rid of the glass.

She came to me and nudged me again, she got that habit.

I adjusted my glasses still annoyed.

"(Sighs)Just how much love she gets for being so beautiful, lucky!"Zoey lamented.

"Yeah she is indeed loved"I replied with a grunt.

Together we watched the spotlight queen own her stage.

"Congratulations miss Ashley, you are the favourite candidate for our employee of the year for the fourth time".

Ashley pretended to be in tears, she fanned her face while blinking her long lashes continuously, her friends kissed her cheeks and hugged her.

"Thank you ,thank you".

She did a little princess wave before she finally walked like a royalty up the stage for the award.

The award was given to her by the manager,Mr Aguero.

"Thanks everyone for your support and love, this is so sweet. I'm honored, this is so sweet, being your favourite four times in a row? You guys are amazing to recognize the best, lots of love".

A colorful sprinkles rained on her after her speech.

After she hugged the executives and went ahead to celebrate with her friends .

"Well we should go too"Zoey suggested.

"Not interested"I replied tartly.

Zoey shrugged and danced to them.

"Let's party!!"

The DJ announced and worked with his magic fingers.

Someone tapped on my shoulder, I would have cursed the person angrily but it was Mike.

"Hey"

"Hey"i replied blankly.

"You look great"

"Thanks"

"Care to dance with me?"

"I am no good dancer Mickey you know that, I don't want to embarrass myself again tonight"I replied trying not to sound sobby.

He was silent for a while, I could tell he was staring at me.

"Can we...go somewhere and talk?"

He asked calmly.

I met his eyes and looked away immediately, blinking my eyes to seal the glistening appearance.

"Sure".

He took my hand and we walked to the bar.

"I can't believe when I saw your name on the list".

"I know,it was a stupid decision, I ended up making a fool of myself".

"No...no I don't think it was a dumb decision"

"Really?"I replied with an uwu face.

"Yeah..you are courageous and brave to do that and don't get me wrong, not because you don't qualify to participate but because as an extra employee you must have tough time before winning but yet you didn't let it to tie you down. Stupid company's politics and standards apart, you stood a better chance of winning than Ashley.You made history girl, I admire that about you".

"I appreciate Mickey, you are really good in making me feel so great about myself"

I replied shyly.

He smiled back.

"So is your mum in the audience?"

"Oh no,I didn't invite her".

"Sorry if I may ask,who did you vote for?"

Mickey said looking at me straight to the eyes.

"Well I.. I voted myself ofcourse"

I replied and scratched my ears nervously.

"No you didn't"

"Alright yes I didn't. I voted for Ashley "

I replied shamefully and got busy with twisting and squeezing the tip of my sleeve.

Mickey sighed deeply and glanced at me.

"I thought you hated Ashley".

"Ofcourse not,her character sucks though".

"I agree,she is something".

We both laughed.

"You have a good heart Arianna,none of the rivals voted for eachother but themselves, well except for you"

"That's probably because they are smart and confident"

"You're smart and confident too"

"Oh please(intense eyeroll) stop witn the flattering mickey...so how did you know I didn't vote for myself?"

He smiled back.

"You voted for me? You believed in me that's silly"I asked in a whisper.

"Well I actually voted for the best candidate, so don't act like I did something great whatever"

"Okay.. yeah"

I nodded continuously fighting back my tears.

"Are you crying ,your eyes wet"he asked with concern.

"Ofcourse not!"I snapped angrily.

Mickey giggled and smiled at me.

"You are really tiny"

I threw myself at him and hugged him.

"Thanks Mickey".