Chapter 2 Call Boy

Veronica's POV

'With his eyes and the manner of his approach, he is definitely a callboy and he is doing this for the pay. Well, I will pay him.' I had that thought settled in my head.

"What's your name, stranger?" I asked in my drunk state.

"Darwin and yours?" He took my hand and kissed it with his soft lips.

"Veronica." After my response, I couldn't recall the next thing that happened.

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I opened my eyes the next day only to find myself on a properly laid bed. Wanting to carry my hands, there was a weight that outweighed my strength.

Turning my head to check, a young, elegant man was right in my arms with his eyes closed like a baby.

Fear gripped my heart, and I wanted to shout almost immediately, only for my brain to remind me of what happened earlier.

'He is the callboy from last night.' While I reminded myself, memories of our passionate night came into my head.

"What have I done? Damn!" Even though it was a sweet experience. I mumbled to myself, getting to regret the action I took. 'How am I different from my boyfriend?' I grunted weakly while the tears from my eyes wouldn't stop flowing, knowing fully that I reduced my dignity and self-esteem.

Gazing at the face of the man I cheated on my boyfriend with only soiled me even more. While he slept, I slapped him on the face.

"Wake up already!" I shouted at the top of my voice. Hissing audibly.

He gently opened his eyes to see the tears in my eyes. Without yelling at me due to what I did, he asked, "What's wrong? Why are you crying?" His eyes were filled with concern while he towered his hand to clean the tears on my cheek.

I was at first carried away with his majestic and calm aura, but I quickly snapped out of it.

'Men are not different from themselves. He is a dog just like my boyfriend.' I silently made that bold statement.

"Don't touch me!" I raised my voice, moving a bit backwards. "You are just a callboy and don't act as if you care. How much am I paying you for the night?" I asked him.

His lips straightened with slight annoyance. Without saying a word. He stepped down from the bed and walked into the bathroom to take a proper shower.

'What arrogance! Who does he think he is? Argh, an ordinary call boy raising his shoulders. I do not blame him.' I hissed with anger.

At the same time, the call boy rendered his services. I just had to do what was needed. I reached out for my wallet and opened it to bring out some money.

"Shit!" My heart throbbed when I realized I was short of cash. Damn! How will I go about this?

While I thought in my head, the callboy walked back to the room only in his shorts. Attracted by his body but had to snap out of it.

"I am short of cash. Can I pay for your service on an installment basis?" I asked, knowing fully well that apart from my wallet, the money I had in my bank account was too small to pay how much I owe.

"Suit yourself. But my services won't go without getting paid for." He spoke with pride.

"Okay." I am happy he agreed to the installment pay.

Putting on my clothes, my phone started ringing aloud.

'Who the hell is calling me at this time?' I complained, taking a glance at my phone. I was surprised to see it was my friend from the office I worked at.

'Why is she calling?' I was eager to know, and that prompted me to pick up the call.

"Hello, good morning."

"Hello, Veronica. You are getting late for work already. Have you forgotten that today is the introduction of the new CEO and all staff must be present?"

"Oh! I am sorry about that. I totally forgot. I will be on my way immediately." After stating that, she ended the call.

'What the hell is wrong with me? How could I forget this?' huh, slamming my hand against my head.

The former CEO, Harrison, resigned a few days ago. I heard the new CEO is a fierce man, and people rumoured that he is very handsome.

However, I stood outside waiting for a ride while the time drained. 'I will be late for work. I hope I get a ride soon.' I was in a haste to leave where I was.

A few minutes later, "I can see you are clearly waiting for your ride. Do you mind hopping into mine?" Darwin's voice broke several barriers.

I gazed at him with disgust, showing that I was uninterested.

He didn't bother to say anything further.

After many minutes that he had left, and a ride finally stopped before me. Due to the time that I had wasted while I was standing, I said, "Take me directly to the Yorkshire company."

"Okay."

He started the ride, and after fifteen minutes, the car stopped at the company. I hurriedly got down, waved my hair to its position, and walked into the company.

The first person that came to meet me was Chloe, my friend at the office. She has a slender stature, brown hair, and a tender nose.

"What were you doing back at home, Veronica? And why are you looking so unkept? She wore a frown and a gaze of concern.

"Don't mind my looks. My ride was delayed." I explained.

"Okay. Right now, the new CEO is furious that you were nowhere to be found. You had better go and explain yourself." Chloe spoke hurriedly with concern.

I couldn't wait more minutes for her to say anything. I walked all the way to appear in front of the new CEO.

Getting to his office, I knocked and stepped in at once.

Before me was Darwin, the man that I thought was a callboy. I got totally confused. "What are you doing here, Darwin?" I frowned.

Asking him that question, Chloe walked right into the office.

"Why are you late? Are you tired of the job?" Darwin finally opened his rigid lips to ask, and I became puzzled. Finding it very hard to believe what was going on.

"Chloe, is this the new CEO?" I asked, still finding it very hard to believe.

"Of course, Veronica. This is Mr. Darwin, the grandson of Mr. Chase, the billionaire." Chloe introduced him.

I became shocked and transfixed on the spot. "That's impossible. He is... While I was about to spit out the little sexual escapade we had due to the surprise I got, he interjected.

"Do you have any objections, Miss Veronica?" He arched his eyebrows.

I swallowed the saliva in my mouth and sealed my lips. Knowing that what happened between us had to remain a secret.

"No, Sir. I am sorry for coming late." I had to put myself together to give him a response.

He glared at me with a cold gaze for a minute. "I forgive you today, Miss Veronica. Make sure this doesn't repeat itself. Also, try to dress properly for work. We are not raising pigs here." He spoke eloquently.

But his words passed as insult. That sparked my annoyance. I just had to step my anger down. I turned at once and stepped out of his office. Still in shock. 'Damn! How didn't I figure this out? Am I that dumb?' I thought in my head while I flashed back to how he rejected my offer of paying him.

'So, he is not a callboy but a rich billionaire. This is so unbelievable.'

While I was still in thought, Chloe came out of the CEO's office, looking worried.

"I saw how you were looking at the new CEO. Have you met him before?" She arched her eyebrows with a smirk.

"It's a long story, Chloe. He is annoying. Who is he to tell me I didn't dress well? Huh! I wish I could insult him." I spoke with the irritation inside of me.