A Billionaire's Desires

The singing of the chirping birds, the persistent ringing of the alarm clock, and the loud music from the other room woke up Emma abruptly. Turning to the other side and covering her ears with her pillow, she groaned in annoyance but remained stubborn without getting up, but the loud music coming out from her cousin's room threw her on the edge.

" Turn it off, Cassie! " Emma angrily yelled, her voice ringing down the hallway. For the next few minutes, the music played on, and it seemed even louder. Leaning over her bed to turn off the alarm clock, she saw the time was 5:43 am. She had her alarm set by 5:30, and it was already 13 minutes late. Groaning in annoyance, she got off her bed and slid her feet into her "flip-flops" close to her reading table. She stormed out of her room, murmuring under her breath. Cassie was fond of this annoying behavior of hers, always disturbing the peace and serenity of the house with her loud music, and Emma was getting fed up. Getting into Cassie's room, she tripped over a box containing different magazines and song covers and fell directly to the floor. Her face turned red with anger.

That seemed to draw the attention of Cassie as she turned to face angry-face Emma, battling to get off the floor. Cassie hurriedly threw the headphones she had on, across the room and rushed to help Emma up.

" I'm sorry, "She muttered, holding her hand and pulling her up. Emma brushed off imaginary dirt from her pajamas, ignoring Cassie's apology, before venting her anger.

" Did you check the time? Why disturb everyone with your loud music?" Realizing the music was still on and loud, she gave her cousin a stern look," Turn it off".

" Right away ma'am"

Cassie rushed to the home theater and turned it off. She dropped her gaze to the floor and walked slowly towards her.

" Did you check the time? " She repeated this time a little harshly, Cassie nodded her head slowly.

" Don't you know mum is still asleep? I was asleep until you turned your music to the loudest. You know I sleep late at night and wake up early, why did you choose to interrupt that?"

" I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." Her voice was timid and low. Emma felt the rush of anger over her disappear immediately. She hated making her cousin feel sad or disturbed, and she felt bad that she had made her feel that way already with her tune of talking. She got down a little and placed her right hand on Cassie's shoulders.

" Sorry for using that tune on you, Cass. I was just annoyed, I'll learn to control my anger next time"

Cassie raised her head and smiled at her, she took her hand and held it with hers.

" I was wrong, Emma, for disturbing Aunt Susie and you. I'll be quiet from now on, "Emma returned her smile and pulled her into her arms for a hug. Although Emma was 20 and Cassie was 16, the love and respect they had for each other was one of their greatest gifts and strength.

" I'm going to check up on Mum now," Emma said, pulling from the hug and getting up. " You stay quiet from now on"

"Yes ma'am" Cass giggled

Emma walked out to the door and opened it. Looked around the room and saw the mess it was in," Please clean your room too, it's messy. "

" I will, Mom"

Emma chuckled at Cassie's sentence and closed the door behind her as she left.

Her mum's room was close to the living room and adjacent to Cassie's. It was just the three of them in the house, and also in the world of their own. Her dad was late – that was the only thing she knew about him. And so was Cassie's mum. Her mum was the younger sister of Susie, who was Emma's mum. Sarah got pregnant with Cassie when she was just 18 years old. The person responsible was the son of a reputable CEO who was against his relationship with Sarah. They wanted her to abort the baby, but she would have none of it. Oliver – Cassie's dad, was in love with Sarah, but was also scared of his parent's judgment and his reputation. He wasn't ready to leave everything and be with her. He ignored her and left her all alone with the pregnancy.

Depression crept into her, and the stigma her relationship with Oliver brought her was too overwhelming for her to comprehend. Slowly she got tired and fed up with life. Susie tried all she could to help her sister out of her situation, but it wasn't working, as she was going through the same thing.

After the birth of Cassie, things became very rough for Sarah, and she tried reaching out to Oliver, but it was fruitless. It seemed like he disappeared from the surface of the earth. After trying hard without any useful results, Sarah gave up and entrusted her daughter to the care of Susie, begging her to keep her away from the troubles of the wealthy devils. Susie wept to see her sister going through so much pain, and she vowed to make sure both of their children would never experience such trauma.

A few years after Cassie's birth, Sarah passed on. Leaving the troubles and pains her love had brought her, Cassie was four years old at the time, and ever since then, she had been living with Susie and Emma.

Emma heaved a sigh as she got to the door entrance of her mum's room. Tears formed in her eyes as she opened the door to go in. Her mum was lying shakily on the bed, giving little coughs. Susie was suffering from heart disease, and she required surgery before she could get better. Each time Emma saw her mum, her heart broke into a thousand pieces, not being able to afford the money for her mum to get better was the most hurtful thing to her; she was determined to raise the money any way she could.

Walking slowly towards the bed, she turned on the room lights and wore a fake smile for her mom. Taking a seat on the bed, she placed her hand on her mum's forehead.

" How're you feeling today, mum? "

Susie trembled slightly. Wearing a smile for her daughter. Seeing Emma grow into a caring and strong young woman was a dream come true for her. She knew her daughter felt bad about her condition, and not being able to afford the money for her surgery. She felt bad herself, for making Emma go through so much just to put food on their table and now, the money for her surgery.

" I'm good. How are you today? "

Emma replied with a smile.

" Have you checked on Cassie? The sound coming from her room was so terrifying, "Right? It was one of the things that woke me up. I had to go to her room to make her turn it off. "

" It's a good thing you did that. My ears hurt already from listening. "

Emma laughed, followed by Susie's. Mother and daughter laughed heartily, and it relieved Emma that her mum was holding up just fine. She searched for the courage in her to tell her mum about her interview for a job the next day. Knowing her mum, she wouldn't want her to take the job of an assistant in a company and work late hours. But all she needed to do was convince her mum and enlighten her on how good she was going to keep herself and her behavior in check. And also how badly they needed the money, but she wasn't going to say that because it would hurt her mum's feelings.

" Mum? " She called after a few minutes of silence.

"Yes"

" I have something significant to say to you. "

" Go on"

She took a deep breath before continuing, " Leslie introduced a job opportunity to me, so I have an interview with the company tomorrow by 7 am"

Susie was quiet. And for the next two minutes, she said nothing. Emma's heart raced, she knew this was how her mum would react.

" Mom? "

" I heard you the first time. So, you'll be going tomorrow morning?"

" Yes. If that's fine with you, "

" You know I can't stop you, sweetie. I can only advise you, to please be on good behavior and remember to keep yourself. Do not get enticed and give yourself out to any man because of money"!

Emma kept quiet, letting her mom speak. She knew she had just told her the one thing that was bothering her, and she was going to make sure she didn't disappoint her mother.

She took her mum's hand and placed it in hers, looking into her eyes she replied " I'm never going to do anything that will make you less proud of me mom, I'll respect myself, and my body and uphold my values. "

Susie smiled and held her daughter closer for a hug, she knew Emma was going to make her proud.

The next morning, Emma woke up as early as she could. Cassie wasn't playing her music today, at least not loud like the day before. She walked to her window and flung it open, allowing the cool morning air blow into the room.

" Good morning world" she greeted no one in particular, smiling broadly. There was no doubt she was excited and ready for her interview today, and she prayed silently in her mind to pass the interview and get the job. If not for anything but for her mom.

She went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast, she did the dirty dishes, cleaned the living room, then went into her mom's room to check on her. But she was still asleep when she opened the door. She decided to go and prepare for her interview.

Walking back into her bedroom, she turned the knob closed and got out of her pajamas. She stood in front of her half broken dressing mirror and admired her tall, slender body, running her hand across her smooth, sensitive skin and caressing it, admiring the texture. Likewise, she took her time admiring herself and almost forgot she had an important interview to attend.

'' Oh my gosh, I'm going to be late !'' She exclaimed, getting hold of herself and dashing into the bathroom.

After about twenty minutes of whatever she was doing in the bathroom, she came out refreshed and wrapping her towel over her body. Applied her moisturizer, carefully packed her hair into a neat bun, and took out her neatly ironed dress from her wardrobe. She ran her lip gloss smoothly across her lips, mushed them together, then blew a kiss at the mirror.

Satisfied with her look, she took her bag with her credentials in it and said a silent prayer before going out of her room. Cassie was in her room, playing her song at a low volume with her door wide open. Emma smiled at her as she walked in.

'' Good morning Em'' She pulled her into a hug

" Morning. I can see someone is being hushed today".

'' Of course I am, I promised, remember? ''

'' It's a good thing you're keeping to it.''

They broke free from the hug, and Emma readjusted her dress.

'' Off to the interview already? ''

" Yeah. I just came to check on you. I'm going to go into mom's room and make sure she's awake, thereafter, I'll be on my way.

''Alright, let me give you a good luck charm"

'' Good luck charm? What is that? '' Emma asked with a confused look on her face. Cassie walked to her reading table and took something from the box on top of it. She walked towards Emma with the object in her hand, it was round-like a tiny ball, but it was shiny.

''What is this? '' She asked Cassie, taking the shiny ball from her, curiosity written all over her face.

'' It's my good luck charm. It might seem and look funny but, whenever I'm with it, especially at school, I get really lucky with almost everything ''

Emma felt loved, she held the lucky charm in her hands and kissed it, before keeping it in her bag. Moving closer to her cousin, she hugged her for the second time that morning.

'' Thanks a lot, cousin. I appreciate it ''

'' You're welcome ''. She replied, smiling and tapping her back gently. Pulling away, she added '' get going now, I think you're getting late ''

'' sure. I just need to see mom first ''

She said, scurrying out of the room to her mom's.

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Her mom was lying in her bed but wasn't asleep. Her bedroom light was turned on, so she could see her face clearly. She was wearing a wide smile when Emma walked into the room.

''Good morning mom'' she sat on the bed for a warm hug from her mother

'' morning sweetie. I hope you slept well?''

Emma nodded affirmatively. '' And you, mom?''

'' I'm up and doing ''

'' I'm pleased to hear you say that ''

'' I can see you're ready for your interview ''

She noticed the appearance of her daughter, and the files that were in her bag. She prayed silently for everything to go well in her favor. Emma was going through so much just to make sure she was happy.

'' Yes mum. I'm ready, I just came to see if you were awake before taking my leave ''

'' I'm fine my dear, thanks for your utmost concern''

'' no issues. Breakfast is ready in the kitchen. Your bath water is waiting in the bathroom. Make sure you take your medications, I'll see you when I get back, wish me well mommy'' She said, giving her mom a goodbye kiss and standing up from the bed.

'' Thank you so much for your assistance, Emma. I wish you good luck in your interview''

'' Thanks mom '' She walked towards the door, opened it, and turned before leaving '' and please mom, let Cassie be, no unnecessary shouting okay? She's in her teenage years, and you know the mood swings that come with it ''

'' Not to worry, now hurry along before you get late''

'' I love you mom '' She said, running out of the room, and shutting the door behind her.

'' Love you too, Emma.'' Susie replied, with a hint of sadness in her voice. Her daughter was already a grown woman due to their circumstances, and she wished her the best in the life of the outside world.

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Emma got out hurriedly out of the taxi. It halted in front of a big supermarket, rather than the company she was supposed to be at. There was a huge traffic jam, so the taxi was unable to pass through. She had to come out of it and walk the remaining distance. Glancing at her faded leather wristwatch on her left hand, she discovered it was already a few minutes past 8am, and she still had about 10 more minutes before she got to the company. She walked fast, trying to race against time, but her shoes were against the idea, as the left pair opened right at the bottom of her feet! Apparently, the shoes were already old and worn out, but, she had no money for a new pair, at least not until she was able to secure this new job. Emma grunted in frustration, exhausted at how unlucky she was getting. She took off her left shoe and ran all the way to her destination.

Soon after, she arrived in front of a gigantic building with the inscription '' D Black Crystal Company '' at the top of the building. It was a massive building, built like a skyscraper, and she couldn't wait to get the job and share her working experience with her mom and cousin.

She walked into the premises, but the security wouldn't allow her inside. She had to bring out her files and credentials from her bag for him to take a look

'' I'm here for the interview, here are my credentials ''

The security guard took them from her, went through it, then turned to look at her skeptically. He had doubts, and she couldn't blame him, with the way she appeared with her worn out shoe in one hand and the other on her right foot, you could mistake her for a stray woman. She had to explain in details what she went through on her way.

The security guard felt sorry for her and opened the gate to let her in. She thanked him profusely and rushed to the reception. The secretary was a tiny, pretty girl whose head was slightly below the computer she had in front of her, Emma went straight to meet her.

'' Good morning, I'm Emma. Emma Cooper ''

'' Good morning Emma, how may I be of help?'' The tiny secretary replied, not looking up from what she was typing.

'' I'm here for the interview. I ... ''

'' You're late'' She interrupted, raising her gaze to her. It ended about thirty minutes ago.

Emma's heart raced, she didn't want to go home without getting the job.

'' I'm sorry, is there any way...''

'' There's nothing I can do '' she interrupted rudely again '' The CEO is resting. Go home ''

Emma had a teary look on her face. There was nothing she could do, and the secretary wasn't willing to help her, She turned to leave and then an inscription '' CEO Damien'' on a huge fancy door caught her fancy.

'' is that his office?'' she asked, pointing at the door

'' Yes, he's busy.''

'' how about I go in and explain things to him, I'm certain...''

'' I said go home!'' She yelled, standing on her feet '' He's busy ''

Emma felt offended and decided to leave quietly. She walked out of the reception, Making sure the tiny girl was fully engrossed in what she was typing on her system, Emma ran swiftly passed her and pushed the CEO's door wide open. The secretary jumped to her feet, screaming and chasing after Emma. But, it was too late to catch up with her. Emma was already in the office with her files in her bag across her chest. Her worn out shoe was in one hand, and the other good pair on her right foot. She was panting heavily, she didn't realize she just interrupted something. Raising her head, she turned her face away from the scene she just ran into. The CEO was half naked, having sex with a girl right in front of her on his table! Her mouth dropped open.

The secretary ran into the scene behind Emma and cringed at the sight of it. Turning her face away from her boss and what he was doing, she fired at Emma.

'' You lousy thing! I thought I told you to leave, now you've just gotten me in trouble that could make me lose my job''

''I was just trying to...''

'' Ohh shut up! I told you he was busy'' She interrupted, fuming with anger. '' Now I'm going to get you out of here myself '' And with that, she pulled Emma by the hair, pushing her out of the office. Emma yelped in pain, begging her to let go of her.

'' I will throw you out, back into the gutters where you came from''

'' That's enough!'' The CEO yelled at the both of them, and they both turned to look at him. His dark eyes were bloodshot. Anger was written all over his face, and his look was directly on Emma – who shivered at the sight of him.

The girl, he was making out with, got down from the office table and drew her tight gown down her body. There wasn't a single look of embarrassment on her face. And it surprised Emma.

'' Let go of her, '' The CEO, whose name Emma guessed as Damien, said to the receptionist. While putting in his trousers, right in front of them.

The tiny girl gave a look of anger to Emma, who breathed a sigh of relief, before releasing her hands off her. Damien signaled at the girl in his office, and she took her bag to leave. She kissed him on the cheeks, then proceeded to take her leave, giving both the other girls a glare of disdain.

With the absence of the girl, the secretary rushed to explain herself before her boss could say anything.

'' I'm so sorry sir, I tried to stop her ''

'' Well, you didn't try hard enough, Martina. Imagine the humiliation you caused.''

'' She caused it.'' Martina pointed at a fully dazed Emma, who was taking her time to observe the "hot" CEO '' I asked her to leave, but she tried acting smart and ran all the way here, I'm sorry sir''

Damien sat in his chair and whirled it from side to side, sticking a pen in between his teeth. He took a close observation of Emma. Her neatly packed bun was already messy and scattered. A pair of shoes was in between her armholes, holding it tight. Not only that, but her bag with her scattered files ran across her chest. Likewise, her dress was crumpled, looking faded and worn out. He looked at her and finally placed his gaze on her face, she had her face down on the ground.

'' Look at me'' He ordered, causing her to shiver slightly '' I want to see the face of the woman who has the nerves to barge into my office ''

His voice was calm, but at the same time filled with anger, he was trying his best to keep the anger and frustration in it down. Emma raised her face slowly, resting her eyes on the table and not him.

Her hair was quite long, and her lips, thin and glossy, looked soft and cherry colored. He was trying to get a full glimpse of her, but she wasn't looking directly at him.

'' Look at me, I want to see those eyes ''

It was the way he said it, it made her feel something deep inside of her. She slowly took her face up and placed her look on his curious eyes. He looked deep into her teary-blued eyes, sending waves of sensation into her. She was trying her best to hold up and not turn her face away because she wasn't sure how long she would be able to hold eye contact with him.

Damien studied her carefully and closely. She couldn't look him in the eyes and appeared shy. Martina was still standing there watching all that was happening, he signaled another to leave.

'' But sir... '' She tried speaking, but he hushed her

'' I said leave, I want to speak with.... '' He looked at Emma for an answer to her name.

'' Emma.'' she called quietly

'' I would like to speak with Emma, you can take your leave.''

Martina nodded and gave a look of disgust to Emma, reluctantly taking her leave from the office. When she was out, Damien offered a seat to her.

She took a seat with her heart racing, and her mind filled with different thoughts. Had she gotten herself into more trouble? She should have just left when Martina told her to. Why on earth did she run into his office? What was he going to do to her? Would he call the cops to arrest her for intruding? She certainly wished he didn't. Her mom would die of a heart attack if anything happened to her.

'' So you're Emma, '' He called quietly, tapping his pen on his table, '' Emma who?''

'' Emma Cooper''

'' Why are you here?''

'' I came for the interview sir, but I was told it ended half an hour ago, but I wanted to speak to you in person, but...''

'' So Emma, tell me why you refused to go home, knowing quite well you came late. Why did you barge into my office to disrupt my meeting?''

She wondered if it was a normal thing for them working in the company to interrupt people in the middle of their sentences. And what meeting was he talking about? Sex meeting?

'' Tell me why you decided to interrupt my meeting, after Martina told you, I was busy. Tell me the truth, who sent you to me?''

'' Pardon? ''

'' Do not beg for pardon Lady '' He said fiercely '' I want you to tell me your reasons behind your actions right now ''

'' Well, I'm sorry '' she burst out, tears forming in her eyes. '' I need this job, I came late for the interview, yes I know, but, I happened to run out of luck today. My shoes were messed up, the traffic jam was mad, and the security wouldn't let me in. Even your secretary wouldn't allow me to explain myself without hushing me and finally instructing me to leave. If I wasn't in dire need of this job, I wouldn't even bother anyone. But I require this, to sustain my family. My mom is sick, and I need money for...''

'' Did you say your mom is sick? '' Damien had a concerned look on his face. She drew her mucus in and replied wearily, '' Yes''

'' Sorry about that. But that doesn't justify your actions of intrusion ''

'' I'm sorry, sincerely.''

'' I'll let you off this hook. So, I'm done talking to you, you can take your leave now ''

Emma felt a stab of pain cut through her heart. He wasn't going to give her the Job? After all, she went through just for it? She made up her mind not to leave until she was given a Job, even if it was the work of a janitor.

'' Please employ me sir '' she fell to her knees begging, allowing her tears to flow freely '' I can't go home without this job, please sir ''

'' There's nothing I can do for you. I forgave you for being intrusive already, and as for the job, it's been given out already ''

'' Please sir. I'm willing to do anything just to get an offer. Please help me'' Her tears fell harder than rain. She couldn't imagine the painful look on her mom's face when she got home without the Job. How would she pay for her surgery? She had to get this job!

'' Did you say you're willing to do anything for a job?''

His voice sounded naughty, and he had the exact look on his face. Emma wasn't sure what he meant but, she knew what she said.

'' Yes sir. I'm willing to do anything but not something dirty and wrong''

'' I see...'' He said, leaning towards her, '' You see that girl you met in here with me? '' She nodded '' She told me the same thing. She was here for the interview ''

Emma's mouth dropped. The girl gave herself out for a job. How disgusting it sounded to her ears

'' I can't believe she did that''

'' Well, just like you Emma, some people are utterly desperate and would do anything. She already got the job, so what are you willing to do for me''

'' I can work as a janitor for you sir''

Damien laughed, she sounded so innocent and timid. He was sure she was.

'' I do not like that idea, I want you to do something else for me.''

He said, staring deep into her eyes, she swallowed hard, unsure of what he had in mind, but still proceeded to ask:

'' And what is it you have in mind, sir? ''

'' I want you to have sex with me.''

Her eyes almost popped out of their sockets, and it seemed like her ears were closed. She wasn't sure she heard him correctly, so she asked again.

'' I'm sorry, but what did you say, sir? ''

He stood up from his seat and walked to her, massaging her shoulders gently and sensitively. Emma felt shocks of excitement and ecstasy, she tried to halt him, but she couldn't find the strength to do so. He twirled her chair around and placed his lips close to her ears whispering '' I want you to have sex with me, right here, and right now ''

Lust and pleasure were showing all over his face, and he gave her a dirty look. Caressing her smooth, open legs, he moved her closer to him and proceeded to lift her dress. That was when she felt it....